Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

What Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty does

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty, legally operated as BHH Affiliates, LLC, is a privately held residential and commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, founded in 1964. The firm operates seven physical offices across South Florida's most affluent submarkets — Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, and Aventura among them — staffed by VP-level Managing Brokers and a roster of licensed real estate associates. Since aligning with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in 2019 (after joining HomeServices of America in 2003), the brokerage draws on the parent network's 1,500+ offices and 50,000+ sales professionals for referral and cross-market reach, particularly in the luxury segment.

The product surface centers on the ewm.com property search portal, which integrates MLS/IDX data from Southeast Florida and Palm Beach boards, supplemented by a home valuation tool, market reports, a quarterly Lifestyles South Florida publication, a Commercial Division, Relocation Services, New Developments listings (including international inventory), Community Guides, and a Sports & Entertainment Division under the BHHS Luxury Collection. Underlying technology is conventional brokerage infrastructure — a kvCORE-derived search platform, Google Maps integration, and Facebook/Google SSO — with no proprietary AI/ML disclosed; the valuation tool relies on third-party data sources including Attom Data and Zillow. The firm sells exclusively through a sales-led agent network rather than self-serve transaction execution.

The business model is transaction-based commission revenue on residential and commercial sales and leases, supplemented by referral-based adjacency partnerships with PHM Loans (mortgage), First Title Group (title/closing), HomeServices Insurance, and Rental Beast. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has no external equity funding. Primary customer segments are luxury home buyers and sellers, commercial property clients (investors, corporations, developers), corporate and individual relocation clients, and general residential consumers across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

Legal name

BHH Affiliates, LLC

Website

https://ewm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty is a privately held South Florida real estate brokerage (founded 1964, Coral Gables HQ) operating seven offices and serving luxury residential buyers/sellers, commercial clients, and corporate relocations across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties under the global BHHS network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA), Hospitality Brokerage (BPAJABAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Luxury property sales
• Commercial real estate services
• Corporate relocation services
• Property listing portal

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission: Traditional real estate brokerage earning commissions on residential and commercial property transactions. Agents represent buyers and sellers in transactions for single family homes, condos, townhouses, luxury properties, and commercial properties across South Florida.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty is a full-service South Florida real estate brokerage providing residential and commercial property buying, selling, and leasing representation through licensed agents operating from seven offices across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The firm layers the brokerage with a dedicated Commercial Division, corporate and individual relocation services, a free online home valuation tool, market reporting, new development marketing, and a quarterly luxury lifestyle publication, all delivered under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. Revenue is generated primarily through commissions on real estate transactions, with referrals to affiliated mortgage (PHM Loans), title (First Title Group), and insurance (HomeServices Insurance) partners.

Product overview

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty operates as a full-service South Florida real estate brokerage offering a comprehensive digital platform centered on EWM.com. The core offering is the property search platform enabling searches across thousands of MLS listings. Supporting products include home valuation tools, a Commercial Division for specialized commercial transactions, Relocation Services for individuals and corporations, Market Reports for area statistics, Publications including the quarterly Lifestyles South Florida magazine, New Developments listings, Community Guides, and an Agent Roster. The brokerage has seven physical office locations and is part of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network with access to over 50,000 sales professionals globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EWM.com Property Search Platform Online property search portal enabling users to search thousands of current MLS listings across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, with map search, grid/list views, and advanced filters for property type, price range, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and amenities. Available to the general public and brokerage clients.
• Home Valuation Tool Online home valuation tool that provides instant property price estimates using automated computer modeling from public records and aggregated data sources including Attom Data and Zillow. Offered free to homeowners and prospective sellers as a lead generation service.
• Commercial Division Specialized commercial real estate brokerage service line covering business sales, income properties, office leasing, multi-family, tenant representation, hospitality/hotels, industrial, land, retail, and commercial financing referrals. Serves financial institutions, local governments, investors, international corporations, property owners, and tenants.
• Relocation Services Full-range relocation services including home marketing assistance, home funding assistance, rental assistance, area orientation tools, mortgage/title/insurance options, group movement management, policy analysis, consulting, household goods move management, expense management, and international assignment services. Designed for corporate clients, relocating families, and individual transferees moving to South Florida.
• Market Reports Free market reports providing current market statistics for specified areas including average listing price, price reductions, new listings, and market insights. Users can subscribe for monthly updates. Serves buyers, sellers, and investors analyzing South Florida real estate markets.
• Lifestyles South Florida Publication Quarterly luxury lifestyle publication featuring South Florida homes, elegant design, high-fashion shoots, celebrity interviews, and market insight reports and updates from Ron Shuffield, President and CEO. Distributed to luxury prospects and clients.
• New Developments Listings Listing and information platform for new development properties including pre-construction and under-construction listings across South Florida and select international markets such as Mexico. Features developer projects in Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Tulum, and other premium locations.
• Global Luxury Property Search Luxury property search integrated with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection, providing access to high-end properties and buyer referrals across the brokerage's global network of 50,000+ agents.
• Community Guides Resource providing community information and neighborhood guides for various South Florida areas, helping prospective buyers understand different neighborhoods and locations within the firm's service territory.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty aligned with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in 2019, gaining access to the globally recognized Berkshire Hathaway brand and network of over 1,500 offices and 50,000 associates worldwide. The brand association provides significant credibility in luxury real estate transactions.
• HomeServices of AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003EWM Realty joined HomeServices of America in 2003, becoming part of one of the largest real estate brokerage companies in the U.S. HomeServices of America is a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.
• PHM Loans (Preferred Mortgage Partner)minorOthersReferral partnership for mortgage lending services, directing clients to PHM Loans for home financing needs.
• First Title Group (FTG Agency)minorOthersReferral partnership for title and closing services, directing clients to FTG Agency for title insurance and closing services.
• HomeServices InsuranceminorOthersInsurance services partnership through HomeServices Insurance for property and related insurance needs.
• Rental BeastminorOthersPartnership for rental listing applications, allowing renters to apply for rental properties through the Rental Beast platform.
• Various Commercial Service PartnersminorOthersCommercial division partners for services including commercial financing, with relationships supporting the commercial real estate operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compass: Tech-enabled residential brokerage with strong luxury and South Florida presence. Directly competes for agents and listings in the same Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach geographies, with overlapping luxury and new-development positioning.
• The Corcoran Group: Luxury-led residential brokerage with South Florida operations. Competes for the same luxury buyer/seller segment and uses a similar agent-driven, brand-anchored model.
• ONE Sotheby's International Realty: Major direct competitor in South Florida luxury residential brokerage. Overlapping geographic footprint across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, with similar luxury, new-development, and waterfront specialization.
• Premier Estate Properties: Boutique South Florida luxury brokerage focused on ultra-high-end estates in Broward and Palm Beach. Same luxury segment, similar geography, and similar reliance on affiliated global referral networks.
• Douglas Elliman: Large luxury-affiliated residential brokerage operating across Florida including South Florida. Overlapping luxury, new-development, and East Coast wealth-migration clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Engel & Völkers: International luxury-focused brokerage franchise with Florida operations. Comparable premium positioning, agent-driven model, and global referral network.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury brokerage network with deep Florida coverage. Affiliation model mirrors BHHS, and it competes head-on for referral-driven luxury deal flow and global brand cachet.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Large national brokerage network with significant South Florida presence. Comparable full-service residential offering, with broader geographic reach and lower luxury concentration than EWM.

Others

• HomeServices of America (Berkshire Hathaway): Parent company and broader brokerage network that franchises the BHHS brand. Comparable service lines, shared technology, and shared referral infrastructure; provides the parent context for EWM's brand and network positioning.

Emerging players

• Redfin: Tech-enabled residential brokerage with South Florida presence. Competes on the buyer-side and lower-mid price tiers rather than ultra-luxury, representing a longer-term structural threat to traditional commission models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BHHSEWMRealty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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