Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties

What Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties does

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties is a privately held real estate brokerage franchise operating as an independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, with headquarters at 395 Hartz Ave., Danville, California. Founded in 2005, the company operates across 12+ regional markets covering Central Valley, East Bay, Foothills, Lake Tahoe, Marin, Northern Nevada, North Bay, Peninsula, Sacramento, San Francisco, South Bay, and Wine Country, employing between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It serves home buyers, home sellers, relocation clients, property management clients, and commercial real estate clients.

The company's core offerings span residential buying and selling services, supported by an agent network with searchable roster and office locations, plus add-on modules for property management (drysdalepm.com), commercial real estate (drysdalecommercial.com), relocation services, and transaction management. Differentiated features include the Cash Buy Program for competitive buyer offers, the Cash Buy Before You Sell Program (with GetReady Capital), the Luxury Collection sub-brand, free home value estimation tools, and market activity reports. The underlying technology is an MLS-integrated web platform with property search by location, bedrooms, bathrooms, and price range, plus SEO-optimized neighborhood landing pages and a blog content channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction commissions on residential and commercial real estate deals, supplemented by property management and relocation fees. Commission rates are not publicly disclosed and vary by transaction. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, driven by a network of independent agents using the company website for lead generation, with brand leverage from the broader Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. Gretchen Pearson serves as President and Owner. No revenue figures, funding history, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties

Legal name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties

Website

https://bhhsdrysdale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties is a privately held real estate brokerage franchise serving home buyers, sellers, and investors across 12+ California and Northern Nevada markets under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand, with additional property management, commercial, and relocation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate services
• Property management services
• Relocation assistance services
• Luxury home sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Danville

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Transaction Commissions: Commission-based revenue from residential and commercial real estate transactions. Agents facilitate home buying and selling services with commissions typically split between listing agent and buyer's agent. Additional revenue from property management services and relocation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties is a real estate brokerage that helps residential and commercial clients buy, sell, lease, and manage properties across California and Northern Nevada. It also provides relocation services, home valuation reports, and specialized buyer programs such as the Cash Buy Program and the Cash Buy Before You Sell Program, as well as a Luxury Collection for high-end properties. The firm operates as a multi-branch franchise agent network rather than a direct online-only platform.

Product overview

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties is a real estate brokerage franchise operating across multiple California regions (Central Valley, East Bay, Foothills, Lake Tahoe, Marin, North Bay, Peninsula, Sacramento, San Francisco, South Bay, Wine Country) and Northern Nevada. The company offers a comprehensive suite of residential real estate services through its core Home Buying and Home Selling products, supported by agent network, property management, commercial real estate, relocation, and transaction management modules. Key differentiated offerings include the Cash Buy Program and Cash Buy Before You Sell Program, which provide financing flexibility for home buyers and sellers. Additional services include luxury property representation through the Luxury Collection sub-brand, market activity reporting, and agent continuing education via The CE Shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Sales Representation Full-service representation for individuals and families buying and selling personal residences across California and Northern Nevada, delivered by the brokerage's agent network.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Brokerage representation for commercial property sales, leases, and acquisitions, serving investors, owners, and tenants in the brokerage's service area.
• Property Management Management services for residential and/or commercial property owners, covering tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance oversight, and administrative support.
• Relocation Services Relocation assistance for individuals and families moving into or out of the brokerage's service area, leveraging the national Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices referral network.
• Cash Buy Program Program that enables the brokerage to make a direct cash offer on a home, allowing sellers to close quickly without waiting for traditional financed buyers.
• Cash Buy Before You Sell Program Program that helps buyers purchase a new home before selling their existing one, reducing timing risk and the need for bridge financing.
• Home Value Report Automated home valuation report providing property owners with an estimate of their home's current market value to inform listing or refinancing decisions.
• Luxury Collection Specialized luxury real estate marketing and representation program for high-end residential properties, offering premium exposure and concierge service.

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany operates as an independently owned and operated franchisee of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHH Affiliates, LLC). The franchise relationship provides access to the BHHS brand, marketing materials, technology platforms, and network resources. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers Americas: International luxury-leaning residential brokerage with California shops in the Bay Area and Wine Country. Directly comparable for premium clientele and luxury segment competition.
• The Agency: Luxury and residential brokerage operating across California including the Bay Area and Southern California. Comparable business model combining residential sales, new development, and commercial services.
• Sereno Group: Independent residential brokerage concentrated in Silicon Valley and the SF Bay Area. Competes with BHHS Drysdale for mid-to-upper tier listings and agent talent in overlapping Peninsula and South Bay territories.
• Compass: Tech-enabled residential brokerage operating across major U.S. markets including California and Nevada. Directly competes with BHHS Drysdale for agent recruitment and listings, with a stronger technology and agent-economics platform.
• Intero Real Estate Services: Northern California-focused residential brokerage now part of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. Direct regional competitor in Silicon Valley, East Bay, and surrounding markets.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-focused real estate franchise with strong California presence. Directly competes for high-end listings and affluent clients in Marin, Wine Country, Peninsula, and South Bay regions.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based brokerage model operating in California and Nevada. Competes on agent economics, commission splits, and remote operating model — attractive to agents who might otherwise join BHHS Drysdale.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Large national residential brokerage franchise with deep presence in California. Competes head-to-head with BHHS Drysdale for agents and listings in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Southern California-adjacent markets.

Broad incumbents

• Anywhere Real Estate (formerly Realogy): Parent of Coldwell Banker, Sotheby's, Century 21, and Better Homes and Gardens — the largest U.S. residential brokerage conglomerate. Operates at portfolio level overlapping with BHHS Drysdale across multiple brands.
• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE): Nationally franchised residential brokerage brand with California footholds. Overlaps with BHHS Drysdale's brokerage model and target customer base, though as a broader network rather than a regional specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bhhsdrysdale
• Facebookfacebook.com/bhhsdrysdale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bhhsdrysdale

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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