William Raveis Real Estate

Name

William Raveis Real Estate

Legal name

William Raveis Real Estate

Website

https://mattbrownrealestate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

William Raveis Real Estate is a privately held, family-owned U.S. real estate brokerage founded in 1974, operating 85 offices with 3,500+ agents. The firm provides commission-based luxury residential representation in Naples and Southwest Florida, serving ultra-high-net-worth buyers, sellers, and investors.

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 (5312), 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), New Development & Project Marketing (Pre-Construction Sales) (FSAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate
• Luxury home brokerage
• Buyer representation
• Property listing services
• Real estate marketing

GTM type

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 commission-based model where agents earn a percentage of property transaction value (typically 2.5-6% split between buyer and seller agents). Matt Brown closed $700M+ in career sales and $50M+ in 2024, representing significant transaction volume in the luxury segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

William Raveis Real Estate is a family-owned residential real estate brokerage that provides buying, selling, and renting services for luxury and residential properties through 3,500+ affiliated agents across 85 U.S. offices, with notable concentration in the Naples, Florida luxury market. Core services include buyer and seller representation, property search, market analysis, negotiation, and Buyer Broker representation for new construction condo developments, supported by an online property search platform and monthly market reports.

Product overview

Matt Brown Real Estate, operating under the William Raveis Real Estate brand, offers a comprehensive luxury real estate service platform for the Naples, Florida market. The core offering consists of Matt Brown's personal real estate agent services for buying, selling, and renting luxury properties. Supporting the core service is an online property search platform, market reports providing monthly analysis of Naples/Southwest Florida real estate trends, a real estate blog with neighborhood and lifestyle content, mortgage calculator, home value estimator, and a guide to new construction condo buildings featuring 13 active luxury developments. The company specializes in high-end residential properties including single-family homes, condominiums, waterfront homes, and golf community residences across Naples' most prestigious neighborhoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Residential Real Estate Brokerage Services Full-service buying, selling, and renting representation for luxury residential properties in Naples and Southwest Florida, including waterfront estates, golf community homes, beachfront condos, and primary residences. Services include property search, market analysis, home staging guidance, negotiation assistance, and concierge-level client representation for high-net-worth individuals.
• New Construction Condo Buyer Representation Independent Buyer Broker representation across 13 active Naples-area new construction luxury condominium developments including 3300 Gulf Shore Blvd, Epique at Pelican Bay, Naples Beach Club, Rosewood Residences, Ritz-Carlton properties, Olana Naples Residences, Harbour House, Infinity at The Colony, Kalea Bay, Metropolitan Naples, 2020 Gulf Shore, and The Island at West Bay Club. Provides guidance on floor plan availability, pricing timelines, construction milestones, and developer negotiations.

Quantifiable outcome

• $700M+ in career sales
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kolter UrbancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliam Raveis Real Estate is the official listing brokerage for 3300 Gulf Shore Blvd, a boutique waterfront condominium development by Kolter Urban. Matt Brown represents buyers as a Buyer Broker at this development. Kolter Urban is a leader in luxury residential development with over 20 years of experience across the Southeast U.S.
• Barron Collier Companies and Golub & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint developers of 2020 Gulf Shore (formerly Park Place on Gulf Shore), a boutique waterfront development in The Moorings. Barron Collier Companies is a Collier County-based development company; Golub & Company is a Chicago-based real estate investment and development firm.
• Coldwell BankercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColdwell Banker is the official listing brokerage for 2020 Gulf Shore development. Matt Brown represents buyers at this development as a Buyer Broker.
• Kolter Urban (Harbour House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolter Urban and BH Group are developers of Olana Naples Residences (ultra-luxury beachfront development with 12 full-floor residences priced over $30M). William Raveis Real Estate represents buyers at this development.
• The Ronto Group / Wheelock Street CapitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopers of Rosewood Residences (42 ultra-luxury condos from $12M+) and Infinity at The Colony (96 residences from $2.7M+). Matt Brown represents buyers as Buyer Broker at these developments.
• Club Pelican BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate golf club associated with Epique at Pelican Bay development. Features 27-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills, renovated clubhouse with dining and spa facilities. Currently full with closed waitlist.
• Moorings Property Owners AssociationminorOthersResidents of 3300 Gulf Shore and 2020 Gulf Shore gain access to Moorings Property Owners Association beach park through membership. Provides exclusive access to private beach facilities for waterfront community residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury residential brokerage network with deep presence in Naples. Directly comparable as a luxury-focused, brand-led firm serving ultra-high-net-worth buyers and sellers of premium properties.
• Premier Sotheby's International Realty: The exclusive Naples-area affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty; the most direct local competitor to William Raveis / Matt Brown in the SW Florida luxury segment.
• Compass: Tech-forward national luxury brokerage with a strong Florida presence; competes for the same high-net-worth agents and clients via a modern platform and aggressive agent-recruitment model.
• Michael Saunders & Company: Premier independent luxury brokerage headquartered in Sarasota with strong SW Florida coverage; directly comparable to William Raveis as a regional luxury-residential competitor.
• The Agency: Luxury-focused residential brokerage with growing Florida presence; competes in the same ultra-luxury, high-touch segment and targets high-producing agents similarly.
• Engel & Völkers: International luxury brokerage with a Florida footprint; comparable as a brand-driven, luxury-segment competitor serving affluent buyers and sellers.
• Douglas Elliman: Luxury-leaning residential brokerage with growing Florida operations; competes in the same UHNW coastal/luxury segments as William Raveis.
• Christie's International Real Estate: Luxury residential network affiliated with Christie's auction house; directly comparable as a brand-led luxury brokerage targeting the same ultra-high-net-worth buyer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Coldwell Banker: Long-established national brokerage with significant Naples / SW Florida market share and a luxury division; comparable as a broad incumbent that also services the same UHNW buyer pool.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Large national brokerage network with Florida luxury exposure; comparable as a broad incumbent in the residential brokerage market with luxury overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mattbrownrealestate
• Xx.com/mattbrownnaples
• Facebookfacebook.com/mattbrownnaples
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mattbrownrealestate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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