Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Properties in Nevada, Arizona and California, which had $9.3 billion in residential home sales in those states in 2021, named John “JT” Thompson as chief executive.
A veteran of the real estate industry, Thompson will oversee and support the managers of 34 offices with more than 2,900 real estate sales managers. He will focus on driving sales, recruiting, retention and increasing market share in his new role.
In particular, he will help the company continue to provide mortgage, title, escrow and insurance services.
“His vast experience and knowledge of our industry will reinforce our commitment to strategic growth and revolutionize our approach to internal and external development as a leading force in each of our markets,” said Troy Reierson, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Nevada, Arizona and California. Properties, in a prepared statement.
“With a proven ability to deliver results, JT’s leadership will dramatically increase the value of our Real Estate Sales Leaders by driving their business growth and advancing their personal evolution,” added Reierson.
Thompson’s professional career spans over 35 years. Prior to joining the firm, Thompson co-founded Intero Real Estate Services, a real estate services company and subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway in Silicon Valley. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices acquired the company in 2014.
“Their values and goals align with my goal of providing our real estate sales executives with an edge by prioritizing their professional and personal development,” Thompson said.
Thompson worked alongside Gino Blefari, the current CEO of Home Services of America, Inc., for more than two decades, Thompson being an integral part of the company’s growth.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada, Arizona and California Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. It currently operates in three states with 2,900 real estate sales managers and 34 offices.
The company’s California properties class in RealTrends’ 2022 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals.