RE/MAX Gold Nation Announces Merger with RE/MAX Equity Group, Expanding Impact of World’s Largest RE/MAX Brokerage to the Pacific Northwest
New alliance brings together two of the most influential RE/MAX franchises to expand training, referral opportunities along the west coast
Titans of the RE/MAX network - RE/MAX Gold Nation, RE/MAX Equity Group have announced a merger together to expand resources and referral opportunities to their extraordinary agent network. RE/MAX Gold Nation is the largest RE/MAX brokerage in the world, with 107 offices across California, Nevada and Arizona. With the addition of RE/MAX Equity Group offices in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas, RE/MAX Gold Nation now encompasses five states, representing 2,712 agents and 118 offices.
According to James O’Bryon, CEO of RE/MAX Gold Nation, the new partnership is about building upon two strong foundations to create something greater.
JAMES O’BRYON, CEO RE/MAX GOLD NATION
"Welcoming RE/MAX Equity Group to Gold Nation is an incredible and historic marriage of all of the best of the RE/MAX world. It is the joining of two of the greatest RE/MAX organizations ever into a single juggernaut designed to serve the agents of Gold Nation and their clients,” says O’Bryon.
The partnership will foster a culture of community between the two brokerages, where agents can network and exchange best practices. As part of the new alliance, agents at RE/MAX Equity Group will now have access to exclusive professional development programming that has become a hallmark of RE/MAX Gold Nation. Increasing access to these resources and helping agents grow their business is core to RE/MAX Gold Nation’s mission.
CHAD OCHSNER, PARTNER RE/MAX EQUITY GROUP
"The merger of RE/MAX Equity Group with James O'Bryon and RE/MAX Gold Nation will only enhance the services, tools and support that is proudly provided to our Realtors. To be aligned with this Western regional RE/MAX powerhouse means our agents are now a part of a five-state referral network, benefiting from economies of scale in technology, marketing, education and collaboration,” says Chad Ochsner, Partner.
In addition to the merger announcement, RE/MAX Equity Group has announced that current President, Laurie Thiel, has been named a Broker/Owner partner in the brokerage.
“Having Laurie Thiel as a now vested local partner in the company demonstrates first-hand the commitment we all have to the RE/MAX Equity Group team of brokers and staff. Laurie's vision, creativity, and local leadership have served the Equity Group team now for three years, where she has served as President, and treated the company like her own. We are now making it official and are ecstatic to now have her as a Broker/Owner partner,” announced Ochsner. “RE/MAX Equity Group along with the Equity Group Foundation, have been staples in the Portland/ Vancouver community now for 21 plus years. Coordinating efforts with RE/MAX Gold and having local ownership in Laurie Thiel, solidifies the future of this community real estate establishment for years to come. Congratulations to all!"
LAURIE THIEL, PRESIDENT AND BROKER OWNER/PARTNER RE/MAX EQUITY GROUP
“I am very excited that, with this merger, RE/MAX Equity Group will continue to provide the personal and local support that agents and their clients deserve,” says Thiel. “Our companies are in true alignment with our cultures and our relentless commitment to extraordinary agent and client outcomes. I look forward to working directly with RE/MAX Gold to provide the top-notch support agents desire to grow their business and local credibility.”
As the two brokerages look ahead to their new chapter, they say the role the RE/MAX brand has played in getting them to this point cannot be understated.
“The power of over 2,700 RE/MAX professionals across over $15 billion in annual sales volume is a testimonial to Chad and Chuck Ochsner, Laurie Thiel, our President of RE/MAX Equity Group and partner, and of RE/MAX Gold Nation,” states O’Bryon. “The industry's best agents across a five-state footprint may now share a common vision of a community of mutual referral and support."
About RE/MAX Gold Nation
Founded in 1994 with just two offices and 40 agents, RE/MAX Gold Nation has grown to become the #1 RE/MAX brokerage in the world. In association with Southern California's RE/MAX One and Nevada's RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, RE/MAX Gold Nation represents 2,250 of the industry’s most productive agents at 107 locations, serving 31 California, Nevada and Arizona counties. RE/MAX Gold Nation is a proud supporter of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and is headquartered at 5330 Primrose Drive, Suite 248, Fair Oaks, California. To learn more, please visit www.remaxgold.com.
About RE/MAX Equity Group
RE/MAX Equity Group was founded in 1984 and has grown to 11 offices and 462 agents throughout the Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, regions. Chuck and Chad Ochsner, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Alliance in Denver, Colorado, purchased RE/MAX Equity Group in 2015. The brokerage is proud to help sick and injured kids get the care they need through its support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The main office is located at 9790 SW Nimbus Ave in Beaverton, Oregon. For more information, visit www.equitygroup.com.
RE/MAX Gold Nation, comprised of RE/MAX Gold, RE/MAX One, RE/MAX Grupe Gold, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, RE/MAX Realty Today, RE/MAX Alliance Group and RE/MAX Equity Group, represents over 2,700 of the industry’s most productive agents at 118 Offices in 35 Counties throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.