Kim Barton Group

Name

Kim Barton Group

Legal name

Kim Barton Group LLC

Website

https://kimbarton.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kim Barton Group is a Towson, Maryland-based residential real estate team operating under Keller Williams Legacy. Founded in 2017, it serves buyers, sellers, and real estate investors across multiple Maryland counties and Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seller Representation & Listing Services (BPAJAAAK), Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Residential real estate services
• Home buyer representation
• Home seller representation
• Real estate investment guidance
• MLS property search

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 - Buyer Representation: The company earns commission on residential property purchases by representing buyers in finding and purchasing homes. Commission is typically a percentage of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents.
2. Real Estate Commission - Seller Representation: The company earns commission on residential property sales by listing homes on MLS, marketing properties, and negotiating sales on behalf of sellers. Commission is typically a percentage of the sale price.
3. Investor Services: Revenue generated from real estate investment services including property search and acquisition support for investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kim Barton Group provides full-service residential real estate representation for individuals and families looking to buy, sell, or invest in homes across multiple Maryland counties and Pennsylvania. Services include property search, listing and marketing, negotiation, and closing support, delivered through direct agent relationships and an IDX-powered website with MLS-synchronized listings. The group also advises real estate investors on property acquisition and market analysis.

Product overview

Kim Barton Group is a full-service residential real estate group offering integrated real estate services through a combination of personal advisory services and an online property listing platform. The core offerings consist of real estate sales, buying, and investment services, supported by an IDX-powered online listings platform that provides access to MLS property data including detailed listings, virtual tours, and scheduling capabilities. The company operates as a residential real estate services provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Buying Services Representation for residential home buyers in Maryland and Pennsylvania, including property search, scheduling viewings, offer preparation, negotiation, and guidance through the purchase and closing process. Targets individuals and families purchasing primary residences or second homes.
• Real Estate Selling Services Listing, marketing, pricing strategy, negotiation, and closing support for residential property sellers in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Includes MLS syndication, marketing materials, and access to the group's preferred-vendor network of lenders, inspectors, and contractors.
• Real Estate Investment Services Advisory and acquisition support for real estate investors seeking residential investment properties in Maryland, including market analysis, property evaluation, and identification of rental or fix-and-flip opportunities.
• IDX Property Listing Search Platform Online property search platform on kimbarton.net integrated with Bright MLS via IDX Broker, allowing site visitors to browse available residential listings, view photos and property details, access virtual tours, and schedule viewings. Supports the group's buyer- and investor-facing services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Keller Williams LegacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKim Barton Group operates as an independent agent group affiliated with Keller Williams Legacy brokerage. The group uses KW Command CRM for client relationship management and operates under the Keller Williams branding. Office location at 1104 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 400, Towson, MD 21204.
• IDX BrokercoreTechnology or IntegrationIDX Broker provides the listing data integration on the company's website, enabling automated MLS listing updates and property search functionality. Data services provided by IDX Broker for listing pages.
• KW CommandcoreTechnology or IntegrationKW Command is the CRM platform operated by Keller Williams Realty LLC that Kim Barton Group uses to store contact information and data about client interactions to better serve customers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Redfin: Tech-enabled residential brokerage and portal serving Maryland buyers and sellers directly, often at reduced commission. Comparable as a same-market competitor reshaping buyer expectations around digital service and pricing.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based residential brokerage with a growing agent base in Maryland. Comparable as a competing low-overhead brokerage model that competes for the same producing agents and transaction flow in the same regions.

Direct peers

• Compass: Tech-enabled residential brokerage built around agent teams, with a strong push into Mid-Atlantic markets. Comparable in business model (team-based agent groups earning transaction commissions) and in serving the same high-end Maryland buyer/seller segment.

Broad incumbents

• Coldwell Banker Realty: National residential brokerage with established Maryland/Pennsylvania teams offering buy/sell services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with agent-team models competing for the same residential transaction flow.
• RE/MAX: Global residential real estate franchise with high agent-team density in suburban Maryland. Comparable as a competing brokerage brand under which independent agent groups (similar to Kim Barton Group under KW) operate.
• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate: National residential brokerage brand with affiliated teams across the U.S., including Mid-Atlantic markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering team-based residential services to home buyers and sellers.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: National residential brokerage franchise with meaningful Maryland/Pennsylvania agent presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering team-based residential representation in the same Mid-Atlantic markets.

Regional players

• Long & Foster Real Estate: Historically dominant Mid-Atlantic residential brokerage with extensive Maryland coverage, now part of HomeServices of America. Comparable as a regional incumbent competing for the same Baltimore-metro residential transaction flow.
• Howard Hanna Real Estate Services: Large Mid-Atlantic residential brokerage with deep Maryland and Pennsylvania presence, the same geographies Kim Barton Group serves. Comparable as a regional incumbent offering team-based residential brokerage with multi-county coverage.

Others

• Zillow: Largest U.S. real estate marketplace driving the majority of online buyer and seller leads that feed Maryland brokerages and teams. Comparable as the primary upstream lead-generation and pricing-transparency platform shaping buyer behavior in the markets Kim Barton Group serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kimbartongroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/KimBartonGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kim-barton-group
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kimbarton.net%2Fidx-wrapper%2Four-listings%2F&description=&media=

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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