Two RE/MAX brokerages in the Chicago suburbs are combining into a single 12-office operation, a move that brings together more than 240 agents across Northern Illinois. RE/MAX Suburban and RE/MAX All Pro are merging under the leadership of owner and president Tom Hatzis, who will oversee the combined firm and its future growth.
The new brokerage will serve communities including Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Crystal Lake, Libertyville and St. Charles. Hatzis said in a statement that agents from both firms will gain access to a wider set of technology, marketing, operational support and other shared resources. RE/MAX Suburban’s technology and agent-support systems will be made available across the organization, while RE/MAX All Pro’s print marketing and operational capabilities will be extended to all offices.
The combined firm expects the larger footprint to create more opportunities for collaboration while allowing agents to keep serving their local markets. Hatzis called the union “the natural next chapter for both companies.”
Mergers of this kind often raise concerns about how two distinct corporate cultures will mesh, especially when each brokerage has its own established workflows and local relationships. The companies’ leadership has pointed to a shared commitment to community service and similar standards of excellence as reasons the transition should go smoothly, though the real test will come as agents and staff begin working under a single operational structure in the months ahead.
Tom Hatzis noted that the two companies have “exceptionally strong agents, similar cultures of excellence and a shared commitment to serving their communities.” Bringing them together, he said, felt like the logical next step. They have both operated in the Chicagoland area for years.
The brokerage now has 12 offices spread across suburban Chicago. The larger network of agents and resources is expected to help the combined firm compete more effectively in a market where technology and marketing support can make a difference for agents looking to grow their businesses. Hatzis did not disclose whether any office closures or relocations are planned as part of the integration, which is a common consideration for firms seeking to pre-market guidance for brokers and sellers.
The deal is the latest in a series of brokerage consolidations across the U.S., as firms seek scale to invest in technology and support services while maintaining a local presence. It remains one of many mid-sized players in a region dominated by national franchises and independent shops.
Agents will benefit from the merger.
The combined RE/MAX operation in Northern Illinois will have a sizable agent count. They will have more resources to serve their clients. The company will continue to serve the local communities. Tom Hatzis will lead the company. The company’s goal is to provide excellent service to its clients. The merger is expected to be completed soon.
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