The Corcoran Group Enters the State Capitol with a New Franchise
In welcoming Corcoran McEnearney into its network, the brand is increasing the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by nearly ten percent. The new company will have offices in DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
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The Corcoran Group has entered the Washington, DC metro area, with the addition of a new affiliate, Corcoran McEnearney, the company announced Tuesday.
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An addition to the organization made up of agents and staff previously associated with McEnearney Associates | Middleburg Real Estate | Atoka Properties is increasing the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by approximately 10 percent and increasing the number of physical office units for the brand by approximately 10 percent as well.
“By establishing a presence in a major city like Washington, DC, and markets outside of this global center, we are taking an important step in expanding our company’s footprint and strategic network,” said Corcoran Group President and CEO Pamela Liebman. in the statement.
“I am confident that this relationship will flourish, as the clients of this location understand the Corcoran’s premier position, and the McEnearney team’s commitment to superior service complements our brand’s superior offerings.”
Maureen McEnearney Dunn, daughter of McEnearney Associates founder John McEnearney, leads the new business as president, a position she has held at McEnearney Associates since 2007. John McEnearney first founded the company in 1980, and the company merged with Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties. in the summer of 2023.
Corcoran McEnearney brings more than 420 agents and 40 support staff from 13 offices in DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia to the Corcoran firm.
“True culture and dedication to excellence and the Corcoran brand have always been integral to McEnearney’s core values,” Dunn said in a statement.
“Corcoran’s strong marketing strategies and expanding network can help equip our agents to deliver even greater care and support to new and loyal customers. We are strengthened by the tremendous potential for growth that this relationship brings, which reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional service that has been our company’s 45 years of growth.”
Peter Pejacsevich, who co-founded Atoka Properties with Scott Buzzelli, will serve as principal and chief executive officer of the entity. (Atoka Properties acquired Middleburg Real Estate in 2008.) Pejacsevich brings extensive experience in luxury sales to the role that will help drive the firm’s innovation and efficiency, a press release said.
“This partnership has been a natural fit from the beginning,” Pejacsevich said in a statement. “The Corcoran The true spirit of the brand touched us – service values, integrity, market expertise, and neighborhood smoothness, which ensures that together we can achieve something even more impactful in our market. While maintaining our independence, we now have access to advanced technology, refined marketing strategies, an expanded network, and improved services.”
David Howell will continue to serve as vice president and chief information officer, roles he held at McEnearney Associates | Middleburg Real Estate | Atoka Properties. Howell is also an active leader in the industry, currently serving as vice chairman of BrightMLS, and a member of the Virginia Realtors Hall of Fame and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, where he previously served as president.
Additional members of Corcoran McEnearney’s executive team include Chief Strategy Officer Scott Buzzelli, Chief Marketing Officer Jeanne Choi and Chief Financial Officer Kristen Dozkat.
“We are very pleased to welcome Corcoran McEnearney, an outstanding and respected firm with a strong reputation for excellence and integrity,” Corcoran Affiliates President Stephanie Anton said in a statement. “By combining forces, our network gains unparalleled expertise and presence in the global market, while providing the tools and resources to continue to reinforce Corcoran McEnearney’s high standards of customer service and agent support.”
Between the nearby metropolitan areas of Washington, DC, urban markets in Virginia and Maryland, and Hunt Country in Virginia and West Virginia, the Corcoran McEnearney markets will provide customers of this brand with a wide range of housing, from luxury condos to horse farms.
The addition of Corcoran McEnearney to the brand makes it the second largest franchise in the Corcoran network behind Corcoran Icon Properties in Northern California.
Corcoran also announced a new affiliate in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
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