The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

What The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC does

The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC is a privately held, family-owned residential real estate brokerage founded in 2003 and headquartered at 70 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, New Hampshire. The firm operates under a Dual Agency model in which all 53 licensed REALTORS across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts may collaboratively represent clients on both sides of a transaction. Its product surface spans four core service lines — home buyer representation, home seller representation, new construction marketing and sales, and land development — supplemented by sub-brands for Luxury Collection, 55+ Communities, home valuation, and land-to-sell services.

Revenue is generated exclusively on a transaction-based commission model: the brokerage earns a percentage of sale price at closing for both buyer-side and seller-side representation, with rates set per agent consultation rather than publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, combining a website and SEO-optimized blog, a monthly "Everything Home" newsletter, weekend open houses across the Seacoast and Southern Maine, social media on Facebook and Instagram, MLS distribution, and a referral network anchored by builder partnerships. The underlying technology is a standard real estate marketing and transaction management platform with MLS integration and a self-serve listing portal — there is no proprietary AI, data, or SaaS technology stack.

The Gove Group's market position is anchored by an exclusive sales partnership with Chinburg Properties, the largest residential construction company in New Hampshire, which markets five communities through the firm. The firm claims over $2 billion in cumulative real estate sold across 200+ communities, ranked third among 1,163 agents in the Seacoast Board of REALTORS as of September 2020 (268 homes sold), and captured over 26% market share of new construction contracts in Southern Maine. Customer mix is fragmented across first-time buyers, upsizers/downsizers, luxury sellers, 55+ active adults, and land sellers — all individual consumers or small-scale property owners — with Chinburg representing the single most consequential B2B relationship.

Name

The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

Legal name

The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

Website

https://thegovegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Gove Group Real Estate is a family-owned residential brokerage founded in 2003 in Stratham, New Hampshire. Its 53 REALTORS operate under a Dual Agency model, serving home buyers, sellers, and new construction clients across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts with dedicated luxury and land development service lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA), Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• New construction sales
• Home buyer representation
• Home seller services
• Land development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Buyer Representation Commission: Commission-based fees earned from representing home buyers in purchasing transactions. Agents work with buyers to find homes, negotiate offers, and navigate the closing process.
2. Seller Representation Commission: Commission-based fees earned from representing home sellers in listing and selling properties. Services include home valuation, marketing, showings, and negotiation support.
3. New Construction Sales: Commission revenue from marketing and selling new home construction communities. The company specializes in new construction and acts as sales partner for builders like Chinburg Properties.
4. Land Development Services: Revenue from land development project management and land sales services, including helping clients sell land parcels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC is a full-service residential real estate brokerage delivering buyer representation, seller representation, new construction marketing and sales, land development, and luxury/55+ specialized services across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. The firm operates as a Dual Agency with a team of 53 collaborating REALTORS, allowing any in-house agent to serve any client and enabling coordinated service across both sides of a transaction. Revenue is earned through transaction commissions on closed real estate deals.

Product overview

The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC is a local, family-owned real estate agency offering a unified platform of residential real estate services rather than a modular software product. The core offering combines home buying and selling services, with specialized divisions for new construction marketing and land development. The company operates under a Dual Agency model, allowing all 53 agents to collaboratively serve clients. Key product lines include Buyer Services (encompassing search tools, financing guidance, and property selection), Seller Services (including the Luxury Collection sub-brand and home valuation), New Construction Sales (marketing communities for builder partners like Chinburg), Land Development (site work and planning services), and 55+ Communities (active adult housing). Additional offerings include Land To Sell services, Market Trends analysis, and community-specific pages for over 26 named developments across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Buying Services Full-service real estate representation for homebuyers, including first-time buyers, upsizing, downsizing, and second home purchases. Agents assist with property search, financing guidance, negotiation, and closing support.
• Home Selling Services Comprehensive seller representation including home valuation, marketing strategy, showings, negotiations, and transaction management through the firm's Dual Agency team model.
• New Construction Marketing and Sales Specialized marketing and sales services for new home construction communities, including lot selection, builder coordination, customization guidance, and on-site sales support for builders such as Chinburg Properties.
• Land Development Services Land development services including site selection, planning board navigation, lot marketing, and project coordination for residential land development and sale.
• Luxury Collection Premium real estate services targeting luxury and high-value property sellers, featuring specialized marketing, premium buyer access, and concierge-level service.
• 55+ Communities Program Specialized services and listings for active adult communities catering to buyers aged 55 and older, including lifestyle matching and retirement home purchasing.
• Land To Sell Services Brokerage services for landowners looking to sell undeveloped or developed land parcels, including valuation, development potential assessment, marketing, and land sale execution.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2 Billion in real estate sold since founding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chinburg Properties - The Villages at Hobbs PondcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2020Top-performing new construction community in Southern Maine, one of three top-performing subdivisions marketed by The Gove Group for Chinburg Properties.
• Chinburg BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2020Exclusive sales and marketing partnership for Bramble Meadow and other new home communities. Chinburg Builders is a five-time EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award winner known for Energy Star certified homes.
• Chinburg PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987The Gove Group serves as Chinburg Properties' exclusive sales partner for residential communities in the Seacoast region. Chinburg Properties is a fully integrated development and construction firm and the largest residential construction company in NH, founded in 1987. They market 5 of their communities through The Gove Group, representing the majority of their new construction projects.
• Chinburg PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-time EPA award-winning builder developing The Villages at Hobbs Pond community in Wells, ME, featuring amenities like clubhouse, golf simulator, and in-ground pool.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Compass: Tech-enabled national brokerage expanding into New England luxury and primary residential markets. Competes with The Gove Group for experienced agents, particularly in the higher-end segments served by the Luxury Collection.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based brokerage with an attractive commission split and equity program that recruits regional agents. Directly comparable buyer/seller residential services with a lower-overhead model that pressures traditional regional firms.

Regional players

• LandVest: New England luxury and land real estate firm offering high-end residential brokerage and land development services. Comparable to The Gove Group's Luxury Collection and Land Development product lines in the same geography.
• Bean Group: New England-based residential brokerage operating across NH, ME, and MA. Direct competitor for Seacoast home buyers and sellers, with overlapping new construction marketing and Dual Agency-style team representation.
• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group: New Hampshire and Northern New England-focused residential brokerage under the BHGRE brand. Competes head-to-head with The Gove Group across the Seacoast, Lakes Region, and Southern Maine corridors for buyer and seller representation.

Broad incumbents

• Keller Williams Realty: National agent-centric brokerage model that competes for the same independent REALTOR talent pool in NH and ME. Comparable team-based structure, commission economics, and consumer-facing residential services.
• Century 21 North East: Regional Century 21 affiliate covering NH, ME, and MA with residential brokerage and new construction representation. Overlaps with The Gove Group's buyer/seller services and geographic coverage.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: One of the largest national residential brokerages with established presence in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Comparable in core buyer/seller representation services, MLS distribution, and new construction marketing partnerships.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty: A large New England-based residential brokerage operating across NH, MA, and ME under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. Directly comparable to The Gove Group in geographic footprint, buyer/seller representation services, and new home community marketing, but at significantly larger scale.
• RE/MAX Shoreline (and affiliated New England RE/MAX offices): RE/MAX franchises serve the same NH Seacoast, Southern Maine, and Massachusetts corridors with traditional residential brokerage and new construction representation. Overlaps with The Gove Group's buyer/seller services, team-based agent model, and commission revenue structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/govegrouprealestatenh
• Xx.com/govegroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-gove-group-real-estate-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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