City Group Properties

What City Group Properties does

City Group Properties is a privately held, full-service real estate brokerage headquartered at 1980 Post Oak Blvd in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas, operating since approximately 2004 under founders Alexander DiSaggio (Broker and CEO) and Claudia Cooper (COO). The firm serves residential buyers, sellers, and investors across roughly 20 Houston-metro neighborhoods—ranging from The Woodlands and Katy to Sugar Land, Pearland, and Galveston—as well as commercial clients requiring purchase, sale, or lease representation. Its core product surface spans standard residential sales, luxury homes ($1M+), new construction, commercial brokerage, relocation services, and specialty financing including owner-financed residential and commercial properties, bank statement loans for self-employed buyers, and rent-with-option-to-buy programs.

The firm's operational stack is modest and relationship-driven rather than technology-driven. It relies on in-house photography staffed by former agents who understand buyer-preferred angles, a proprietary CRM provided to agents, listings syndicated to 200+ real estate websites via MLS, and a professional marketing partnership with MaxiMedia International handling paid social and pay-per-click. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no public API, and no developer-facing platform. The brokerage's differentiators rest on a selective, top-producer agent model (~15 named agents), 7-day broker availability, and a stated 20-year community-giving program (10% of profits to Lakewood Church, plus H.I.S.D. and Houston Food Bank engagement).

Revenue is generated entirely through transaction-based commissions on buyer and seller representation, with rates negotiable per listing or buyer-representation agreement and no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is a hybrid of sales-led direct brokerage and community-driven referrals, supported by a website with neighborhood guides and lead-capture forms plus active social channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok). The firm offers an Agent Career Program with mentorship and lead generation as a recruiting channel for selective agent expansion. Revenue, headcount growth, and transaction volume are not publicly disclosed, limiting external triangulation.

Name

City Group Properties

Legal name

JACQUES HANMER LLC, HFS FLORIDA LLC, Jacques Hanmer, Alexander DiSaggio dba, City Group dba, and/or its real estate agents shall hereinafter collectively be referred to as 'City Group Properties'

Website

https://citygroupproperties.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City Group Properties is a Houston-based real estate brokerage offering residential and commercial sales, leasing, luxury, owner financing, relocation, and specialty financing services to buyers, sellers, and investors across the Houston metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Seller Representation & Listing Services (BPAJAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate services
• Owner financing solutions
• Luxury home sales
• Relocation assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission - Seller Services: Commission-based revenue from helping sellers list and sell their homes. Commissions are negotiable per terms of service. Services include professional marketing, photography, MLS listing on 200+ websites, and agent representation.
2. Real Estate Commission - Buyer Services: Commission-based revenue from helping buyers find and purchase homes. Agent provides lifestyle-focused home matching, neighborhood expertise, and transaction support.
3. Commercial Real Estate Services: Commercial property purchase, sale, and lease commissions. 7-day-a-week service available for commercial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City Group Properties is a Houston-based real estate brokerage that represents residential buyers and sellers, luxury home clients, new-construction buyers, owner-financing buyers, relocating families, and commercial property clients across the greater Houston metro area. Services include listing representation, buyer representation, in-house photography and video marketing, MLS distribution to 200+ sites, and commercial purchase, sale, and lease brokerage, with all commissions negotiable per the listing or buyer representation agreement.

Product overview

City Group Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage offering residential and commercial property services in the Houston, TX area. The core offering consists of home buying and selling services across multiple property types including standard residential, luxury homes ($1M+), owner financing homes, and new construction. The company also provides specialized commercial real estate services for purchasing, selling, and leasing commercial properties. Supporting services include relocation assistance, rent-with-option-to-buy programs, and bank statement loans for self-employed buyers. The brokerage operates a unique agent career program offering mentorship and training to recruited agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sell Your Home / Home Valuation Home valuation and seller representation service that includes professional marketing, in-house photography, power open houses, and listings on 200+ real estate websites for residential sellers.
• Find A Home (Residential Buying) Residential buyer-representation service in which agents match buyers with homes that fit their lifestyle needs across Houston neighborhoods.
• Luxury Homes $1M+ Specialized representation for luxury residential properties priced at $1M and above, including inner-city estates, golf club communities, gated estates, and country acreage.
• Owner Financing Homes Alternative financing representation for buyers who may have been turned down by banks, including self-employed borrowers and buyers with credit challenges; the firm has 20 years of owner-financing expertise.
• New Home Builder Homes Buyer representation for new-construction homes that gives clients access to builder inventory and current builder specials in the Houston market.
• Relocation Services Personalized relocation guidance to Houston, including area information, neighborhood education, and lifestyle matching for families and individuals moving to the city.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Full-service commercial real estate brokerage for purchasing, selling, and leasing commercial property in the Houston market, with 7-day availability and commercial owner-financing options.
• Rent With Option to Buy Program that lets buyers rent a home now and purchase it later, with most program homes available on MLS.
• Agent Career Program Agent recruitment and mentorship program offering one-on-one mentorship from top producers, proprietary training, CRM, lead generation, and 7-day broker support across 6 support teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 showings in 30 days achieved for one seller
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MaxiMedia InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional marketing company that provides real estate marketing services including social media ads and pay per click advertising. Partnership enables City Group to offer professional marketing for listings.
• H.I.S.D. (Houston Independent School District)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Group partners with H.I.S.D. to provide hundreds of turkeys every year on Thanksgiving to parents and families in underserved schools
• Houston Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Group agents volunteer their time to pack food for hundreds of families through the Houston Food Bank
• Lakewood ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Group gives 10% of all profits every year to Lakewood Church and their efforts to help people in Houston communities and worldwide
• Compassion Connection of TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud supporter and donor to this non-profit that helps families in need and in financial crisis
• Tayumon Out Reach Philippines MissionaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Group provides financial assistance to missionaries in the Philippines helping to feed many children

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Redfin: Redfin is a tech-enabled residential brokerage serving the Houston market with salaried plus bonus agents. Directly comparable on residential buyer/seller services, but with a technology-first, lower-commission positioning that competes on price rather than the premium service City Group emphasizes.
• Compass: Compass is a national full-service real estate brokerage using proprietary technology and a high-touch agent model. Directly comparable to City Group on residential buyer/seller representation, luxury focus, and commission-based revenue, though at vastly larger scale.
• eXp Realty: eXp Realty is a cloud-based brokerage with thousands of agents across the U.S. It competes for the same residential agent recruits and buyer/seller clients as City Group but operates on a low-overhead, high-recruitment model that contrasts with City Group's selective approach.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Sotheby's International Realty is a global luxury brokerage network. It competes directly with City Group's $1M+ luxury practice and relocation services, particularly for affluent inbound Houston buyers, but with an international referral pipeline City Group does not have.
• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is a national brokerage franchise network focused on residential services. Comparable to City Group on lifestyle-focused buyer matching and seller representation, but with a parent brand and broader geographic footprint.
• Howard Hanna Real Estate: Howard Hanna is a large privately held residential brokerage in the U.S. Comparable to City Group as a private, full-service, agent-led residential brokerage, though significantly larger in agent count and geographic spread.

Others

• Zillow: Zillow is a residential real estate portal and lead-generation platform that drives the majority of buyer and seller leads for City Group agents. Not a direct brokerage competitor in Houston at this time, but the dominant upstream source of consumer demand and a strategic partner/competitor to watch.

Broad incumbents

• Keller Williams Realty: Keller Williams is a Texas-headquartered, agent-centric brokerage with massive scale in Houston. It competes for top-producing agents and seller listings, but operates as a franchise/incumbent model with thousands of agents rather than a selective boutique like City Group.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Coldwell Banker is a long-established national brokerage serving both residential and commercial clients. Comparable to City Group on buyer/seller representation and commercial services, but operates at a much larger national scale with a franchised model.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a national residential brokerage franchise network with a strong luxury orientation. Comparable to City Group on luxury residential services, but as a national brand with broader geographic reach and larger agent rosters per office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLIaJehItyAqbiqQUeLCcXmZ78SLaTR0fQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityGroupHouston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-group-properties
• Xx.com/citygrouprealty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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