FirstTeam®

Featured in RISMedia: FirstTeam® and Brown Harris Stevens have announced a cross-country strategic marketing partnership that brings together two leading independent brokerages across the East and West Coasts. Together, the firms represent more than 5,000 agents across 70+ offices nationwide, expanding listing exposure, strengthening agent-to-agent connections, and creating new opportunities for clients across key U.S. markets. At a time when industry consolidation continues to reshape real estate, this partnership reflects a different path forward, one rooted in collaboration, shared market alignment, and independent brokerage leadership. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dGepfshD With Michele Harrington, Bess Freedman, Lauren Henss, and Matthew J. Leone. #RealEstate #Leadership #Brokerage #LuxuryRealEstate #IndependentBrokerage 

Featured in HousingWire: Independents are not on an island. In an exclusive interview, Lauren Henss, VP of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives at FirstTeam®, and Matthew J. Leone, Chief Marketing Officer of Brown Harris Stevens, shared how a conversation at an industry conference evolved into a strategic multi-year marketing partnership built to expand cross-marketing, referrals, listing exposure, shared insights, and new opportunities for agents and clients. At a time when consolidation continues to reshape the real estate industry, this partnership offers a different path forward, one centered on preserving autonomy, strengthening independent brokerage leadership, and proving that collaboration can be a powerful growth strategy. As Lauren shared, “Collaboration beats competition all the time.” https://lnkd.in/gAWwadv2 #RealEstate #Leadership #Marketing #Brokerage #IndependentBrokerage

Breaking News! FirstTeam® and Brown Harris Stevens have announced a strategic multi-year marketing partnership, uniting two of the nation’s leading independent real estate firms on the East and West Coasts to expand listing exposure and create new opportunities for agents and clients nationwide. With more than 5,000 agents across 70+ offices nationwide, this collaboration is designed to expand reach, elevate listing exposure, and create new opportunities for agents and clients alike. At a time when industry consolidation is limiting choice, this partnership reflects a different approach: collaboration over competition. Read more about how this partnership will drive growth & opportunity across key U.S. markets. https://lnkd.in/gRUfnUNE With Lauren Henss, Matthew J. Leone, Bess Freedman and Michele Harrington. #RealEstate #Leadership #Marketing #Brokerage #LuxuryRealEstate

Another strong step forward for FirstTeam® and the agents we serve. Joining Zillow Preview creates earlier visibility, stronger momentum, and more opportunity for our agents and sellers to connect with buyers before MLS activation, in accordance with local MLS policies. As Michele Harrington shared, this partnership reflects our continued commitment to independence, agent-first thinking, and delivering meaningful exposure where it matters most. Read more in RISMedia: https://lnkd.in/dnXxx_2t #FirstTeam #FirstTeamRealEstate #RISMedia #ZillowPreview #AgentFirst

A major step forward for visibility, momentum, and opportunity. FirstTeam® has joined Zillow Preview, giving our agents and their sellers the ability to market listings on Zillow and Trulia before MLS activation, in accordance with local MLS and Clear Cooperation policies. As Michele Harrington shared, this is about getting the most eyeballs on our listings and creating a stronger path to prospecting, growth, and early buyer engagement. In a market that keeps shifting, independence matters, and this move reinforces our commitment to putting agents first while helping them move faster and win more business. Read more in HousingWire: https://lnkd.in/dMTe7Ri3 #FirstTeam #FirstTeamRealEstate #HousingWire #ZillowPreview #AgentFirst

Today is a reminder of the one thing we all share, the air, the water, the ground beneath us. A home that asks for nothing, yet gives us everything. Let’s take care of it like it’s truly ours. #EarthDay #OurHome #Sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet #ClimateAwareness

We’re proud to be recognized among 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists, a result of continuous innovation and growth.

A partnership built on shared vision and lasting impact. For years, FirstTeam® Real Estate and Nobleman Magazine have come together to celebrate leadership, luxury, and the people shaping influential communities. From exclusive features to unforgettable events, this long-standing collaboration reflects a commitment to excellence and a shared passion for the world of luxury living. Here’s to the moments we’ve created together and many more still to come. #FirstTeamRealEstate #NoblemanMagazine #LuxuryLiving #Leadership #LuxuryLifestyle

A brokerage built around one priority: the agents. In “Michele Harrington: A Rebel’s Guide to Success,” featured on RISMedia, FirstTeam® CEO Michele Harrington shares the philosophy that has shaped the company’s growth and culture for decades. Instead of focusing on shareholders or stock prices, the focus remains on supporting agents, helping them build sustainable careers, strong businesses, and long-term success. When you invest in people first, the results follow. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dAUdp-8N #FirstTeam #FirstTeamRealEstate #RealEstateLeadership #AgentSuccess #RISMedia

Featured in NOBLEMAN Magazine Issue 23, FirstTeam® takes center stage with a story about momentum, leadership, and the agents shaping the future of real estate. From Michele Harrington’s powerful reflection, “Plans are nothing. Planning is everything.” to a behind-the-scenes look at the philosophy driving our brokerage forward, this issue captures what sets FirstTeam® apart: bold thinking, decisive action, and an unwavering commitment to our agents and clients. Alongside stunning luxury listings from our network, the feature highlights the innovation, culture, and vision that continue to move the industry forward. #FirstTeamRealEstate #BehindTheAgent #LuxuryRealEstate #RealEstateLeadership #NoblemanMagazine