Platinum Realty Group

What Platinum Realty Group does

Platinum Realty Group, now operating as BHGRE Platinum Realty Group, is a Tehachapi, California-based residential and commercial real estate brokerage founded in 2018 by broker-owner Christy Rabe. The firm provides buyer representation, listing services, comparative market analysis, transaction coordination, and bilingual (English/Spanish) support across the Greater Tehachapi area, including Bear Valley Springs, Stallion Springs, Golden Hills, Bakersfield, and Antelope Valley. In June 2025, the brokerage affiliated with the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise network, gaining access to the MoxiWorks technology platform that powers its website, CRM, property search (with Search by Location and Drive Time), and a free 'What's My Home Worth' lead-capture estimator, plus standard financial calculators.

The business model is a traditional sales-led real estate brokerage: revenue is generated through transaction-based commissions on both listing and buyer-representation sides, with rates not publicly disclosed but aligning with the industry-standard 5–6% range split between listing and buyer's agents. The company serves individual SMB and mid-market consumers — first-time buyers, families, retirees, and investors — with no enterprise or institutional client base. Marketing is multi-channel, combining a content blog (home improvement and 2026 design trends), social sharing on Facebook, X, and Pinterest, email newsletter capture, and MLS-driven distribution.

The team consists of approximately six professionals including the broker-owner, a director of operations, a marketing director, a transaction coordinator, and licensed Realtors, with Christy Rabe driving the majority of the firm's $259.9M+ career closed sales volume across 1,268+ transactions and an average market rank of 2.2 in Tehachapi. The firm is privately held, bootstrapped, and not funded by institutional capital; it operates under a franchise license from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, a subsidiary of Meredith Operations Corporation, while retaining local ownership and operational autonomy.

Name

Platinum Realty Group

Legal name

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate LLC

Website

https://yourplatinumrealtygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BHGRE Platinum Realty Group is a Tehachapi, California-based real estate brokerage offering buyer and seller representation, transaction coordination, and bilingual services across the Greater Tehachapi area, operating under the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise since June 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Closing Coordination & Transaction Management (Broker/Agent Support) (BPAJAOAH)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Buyer representation services
• Property listing services
• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Real estate franchise operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehachapi

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. Real Estate Commission - Listing Services: Commission-based compensation for representing home sellers, typically a percentage of the sale price
2. Real Estate Commission - Buyer Representation: Commission-based compensation for representing home buyers in purchasing transactions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Platinum Realty Group is a Tehachapi-based real estate brokerage that represents buyers and sellers in residential and commercial property transactions. Services include buyer representation, listing with comparative market analysis and marketing support, REO/distressed property sales, investment property transactions, and bilingual (English/Spanish) service. Digital tools include a property search with drive-time search, financial calculators, and a home value estimator.

Product overview

BHGRE Platinum Realty Group is a full-service residential real estate brokerage operating under the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise. The company offers a comprehensive suite of real estate services centered on buyer and seller representation, with additional offerings including bilingual services, commercial property, REO/foreclosure properties, and investment services. The product portfolio is supported by digital tools including property search, financial calculators, and home valuation estimators, all delivered through the MoxiWorks technology platform. The company serves the Greater Tehachapi area including Bear Valley Springs, Stallion Springs, Golden Hills, and surrounding communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Buyer Representation Agent-facilitated services guiding homebuyers through property search, financing, negotiations, and closing in the Greater Tehachapi area. Targeted at individual home buyers.
• Listing Services Full-service property listing including Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), home staging guidance, professional photography, multi-channel marketing, and closing support. Targeted at home sellers.
• Bilingual Real Estate Services (English & Spanish) Spanish-language real estate services provided by bilingual agents covering buyer and seller representation in the Greater Tehachapi area. Targeted at Spanish-speaking clients.
• First-Time Homebuyer Services Specialized guidance for first-time buyers covering financing education, search assistance, and step-by-step transaction support. Targeted at first-time home buyers.
• REO Property Services Services related to bank-owned (Real Estate Owned) property transactions, including asset management coordination and distressed property sales. Targeted at buyers/sellers of bank-owned properties.
• Commercial Property Services Commercial real estate transaction support including buyer/seller representation for commercial properties in the Tehachapi region. Targeted at commercial property buyers and sellers.
• Investment Property Services Real estate services targeting investors, including property analysis, acquisition, and disposition support. Targeted at real estate investors.
• Financial Calculators Web-based financial tools including Basic Loan Calculation, Interest Savings Calculation, and Amortization Schedule Calculation to assist buyers and sellers in financial planning.
• Property Search Interactive property search tool enabling location-based and drive-time search with filters for property type, status, and geospatial criteria. Targeted at prospective buyers.
• What's My Home Worth? Free online home value estimator tool allowing property owners to get a snapshot of their property's current market value. Targeted at homeowners considering selling.
• Transaction Coordination Administrative support services managed by Transaction Coordinators ensuring smooth transaction flow from contract to closing. Targeted at buyers and sellers represented by the brokerage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% client satisfaction rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Platinum Realty Group joined the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network in June 2025, rebranding as BHGRE Platinum Realty Group. The franchise provides national brand recognition, technology platform (MoxiWorks), marketing resources, and operational support while the brokerage maintains local autonomy and community focus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: National residential real estate franchise network offering full-service brokerage under a well-known parent brand. Competes with Platinum in California for high-end and primary residential representation with comparable commission-based affiliate model.
• RE/MAX: Large global residential real estate franchise network with comparable agent-based, commission-driven brokerage model. Competes head-to-head in suburban and small-metro markets across California with affiliated brokerages offering similar buyer/seller representation services.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based residential brokerage with a viral agent-attraction model and commission-based revenue. Competitor for agent recruiting in California markets with comparable commission structure but radically different overhead model.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest residential real estate franchise by agent count in the US, with market centers operating on a comparable team-based, commission-driven model. Markets itself on agent productivity and tech-enabled service directly competing for the same local agent talent and transactions.
• Century 21 Real Estate: National residential real estate franchise with affiliated brokerages serving similar residential/commercial buyer and seller representation. Operates on a comparable commission-based agent model with regional franchise affiliates competing for the same local transactions as Platinum.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Established national residential brokerage franchise with affiliated owners providing full-service buyer and seller representation. Directly comparable business model and geographic overlap in California foothill and inland markets.
• Compass: Tech-forward national residential brokerage competing on agent productivity tools, marketing platforms, and lead generation. Adjacent competitor that pressures traditional franchise brokerages on technology differentiation and agent recruiting.

Broad incumbents

• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-tilted residential brokerage franchise affiliated with the Sotheby's auction brand. Competes for upper-tier transactions in California's mountain and foothill markets including Tehachapi-adjacent luxury segments like Bear Valley Springs.

Emerging players

• Realty ONE Group: Fast-growing flat-fee/100% commission brokerage franchise expanding aggressively across the western US. Represents an emerging alternative compensation model that may pressure traditional commission structures used by Platinum.
• HomeSmart Real Estate: Discount-commission residential brokerage franchise with a national affiliate model targeting budget-conscious consumers and agents seeking higher take-home. Competes in similar California submarkets on price and agent retention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RabeTeam

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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