The Corcoran Group has expanded its network with the launch of Corcoran SRG Residential, the brokerage’s first affiliate on Long Island. The Syosset-based firm was founded in 2023 and serves Nassau and Western Suffolk counties, recording more than $800 million in sales since then. Founders David Cohen, Jared Sarney and Sam Horowitz will continue running operations under the Corcoran brand.
Corcoran president and CEO Pamela Liebman said the affiliation strengthens the company’s presence between its New York City and Hamptons markets. “Their integrated approach across brokerage and new construction makes them a natural fit for Corcoran,” she said in a statement. The firm will keep its current office and is building a second location in Merrick, with more Long Island offices planned.
ERA Real Estate picks up Pennsylvania firm
ERA Real Estate has added Pagoda Realty, a Spring Township, Pennsylvania-based residential and commercial brokerage, to its franchise network. Founded in 2014 by broker-owner Craig Stringer, the firm will now operate as Pagoda Realty ERA Powered. It serves Berks County and surrounding markets, including the Poconos, Harrisburg, York, the Maryland-Delaware border and Philadelphia suburbs. The company has nearly 50 affiliated agents and recently brought on co-owner and chief growth officer Todd Sell.
Stringer said the affiliation is meant to boost agent productivity, recruiting and future acquisitions. “Affiliating with ERA Real Estate allows us to take everything we’ve built locally and amplify it on a much larger scale,” he said. “We’re tremendously excited about the opportunities ahead, but we’re also just as excited to work with a brand that allows us to remain true to who we are.”
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The Agency opens ninth Texas office
The Agency has opened a new office in Fort Worth, its ninth in Texas. Managing partner Heather Stevens, who also oversees the company’s Frisco and Rockwall offices, will lead the location. The brokerage said the expansion reflects growing demand in the Fort Worth luxury market, including neighborhoods near Texas Christian University, ranch properties and larger homesites.
“People are drawn here for the land, lifestyle, and strong sense of community that still defines the city,” founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky said. James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency’s franchise division, added that Fort Worth “offers an incredible blend of Western heritage, luxury living, and long-term growth potential.”
Ben Caballero tops $3B for fourth straight year
Ben Caballero, founder and CEO of HomesUSA.com, recorded $3.67 billion in home sales in 2025, according to audited Texas MLS data. It’s the fourth consecutive year he has exceeded $3 billion in annual sales volume. He became the first agent to pass that mark in 2022. Caballero averaged more than 20 home sales per day last year. HomesUSA.com said he has individually sold nearly 60,000 homes totaling $26.6 billion over the past decade.
None of that is possible without builders believing in it and its SpecDeck core technology, Caballero said. The platform is used by more than 70 Texas builders and is expected to expand nationally. The company attributed much of its growth to SpecDeck, a proprietary listing management and marketing platform developed for home builders.
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In a separate move, Realty of America announced its entry into Puerto Rico. Aixa Malave, a 20-year industry veteran and 2024 president of the Puerto Rico Association of Realtors, will oversee the market entry. Her vision is to grow the brokerage into a leading force on the island while expanding opportunities for agents through education and collaboration, the company said.
Agent moves: BHS, Elliman, Portside
Brown Harris Stevens welcomed back Rachel Glazer and her team from Compass. Glazer was aligned with BHS for about 12 years before spending over six years at Compass. Her team focuses on high-net-worth clients in Manhattan, closing over $119 million in sales in 2025. “BHS has always stood apart because of its hands-on approach and its genuine dedication to supporting agents,” Glazer said. “I missed the boutique culture and collaborative environment that helped shape my career.”
Douglas Elliman added Ernie Hahn and Richelle Jett, a San Diego-based team known as “Ernie and the Jett.” They will work out of the firm’s Del Mar office. Hahn, whose personal roots there date to the early 1970s, said Elliman’s collaborative culture and national reach align with how they serve clients. The team focuses on Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and coastal San Diego.
Portside Real Estate Group in Maine welcomed Jordan Wielgoszinski, a state native with more than 13 years of experience in real estate and residential lending. She had served as a licensed loan officer for over a decade. Portside agent relations manager Alyssa Bouthot praised her thoughtful approach and genuine care for clients. The independent brokerage said it’s thrilled to support her growth.
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