the task team realtors

What the task team realtors does

The Task Team Realtors (legally The Task Team LLC) is a privately held, founder-owned residential and commercial real estate brokerage headquartered at 2217 East 9th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, with a second office in Moreland Hills. Founded in 2006 by Seth Task after he obtained his real estate license in 2005, the firm operates as an independently owned franchisee of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, drawing on the BHHS brand, marketing resources, and global listing network. The team of approximately 15 agents and support staff serves buyers, sellers, developers, and investors across nearly 50 municipalities in Northeast Ohio, offering residential sales, commercial transactions, and new construction services that span luxury (Trentstone Living partnership), modular affordable housing (sister company Rebuild Cleveland), and a Bring Your Own Builder land acquisition program.

The business is primarily referral-driven, with over 90% of transactions originating from client referrals and word-of-mouth rather than paid advertising. Marketing channels are correspondingly low-cost and content-led: a website with self-serve property search, a monthly newsletter with Cleveland market updates, educational resources for buyers/sellers/investors, and a community-engagement program that ties a portion of each sale's proceeds to nonprofit partners (Humble Design Cleveland, The Gathering Place, Sunshine Kids Foundation). Revenue is generated exclusively through real estate transaction commissions on residential, commercial, and new construction deals; commission rates are not publicly disclosed and pricing is negotiated agent-by-agent.

The firm has accumulated multiple industry recognitions consistent with high production for its size: top 1% of all U.S. REALTOR® agencies by volume, top 100 worldwide within the BHHS network, repeat Chairman's Circle designation, NAR Commitment to Excellence endorsement, and top 3 statewide BHHS team. Founder Seth Task has held senior roles in the Ohio REALTORS (President 2021), Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS (President 2014), and the NAR Board of Directors (since 2016), and was named Ohio REALTOR of the Year in 2017. The company does not disclose financial information, has no external private equity backing, and operates from a lean team structure.

Name

the task team realtors

Legal name

The Task Team LLC

Website

https://taskhomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Task Team Realtors is a Cleveland-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisee founded in 2006 that provides residential, commercial, and new construction real estate brokerage services to buyers, sellers, developers, and investors across nearly 50 municipalities in Northeast Ohio.

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), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Teams & Agent Networks (Team-Based Brokerage) (BPAJAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Industrial Land & Build-to-Suit Site Brokerage (BPAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Residential real estate
• Commercial real estate
• New construction
• Real estate brokerage
• Property investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Transaction Commissions: The company earns revenue through real estate transaction commissions on property sales and purchases. Services include residential, commercial, and new construction transactions for buyers, sellers, developers, and investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Task Team is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisee that provides full-service residential, commercial, and new construction real estate brokerage for buyers, sellers, developers, and investors in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Services cover the full transaction lifecycle — property search, pricing strategy, marketing, negotiation, escrow document handling, and closing coordination — supported by an in-house team of agents plus dedicated administrative and marketing staff.

Product overview

The Task Team is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisee offering residential, commercial, and new construction services for buyers, sellers, developers, and investors throughout Greater Cleveland. Their core product portfolio includes a property search tool accessible via their website, supported by downloadable buyer and seller resource packets. They offer three distinct new construction programs: Trentstone (luxury custom homes in Aurora), Rebuild Cleveland (affordable modular construction via their sister company), and a Bring Your Own Builder land acquisition program. Additional services include investment advisory, portfolio management, and affordable housing programs including Section 8 navigation. The team has been ranked in the top 1% of all REALTOR agencies in the United States by volume.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Services Full-service residential property buying and selling assistance for individual homebuyers and sellers throughout Greater Cleveland, including search, pricing, marketing, negotiation, and closing coordination.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Commercial property services for businesses, developers, and investors seeking office, retail, or industrial properties, including valuation, zoning, and investment analysis support.
• New Construction Services Comprehensive support for new construction projects including site selection, contractor comparison, financing options, and project management from planning through completion, offered to developers and individual clients.
• Investment Services Portfolio management and investment property services for investors, including first-time investors and veterans, with a focus on responsible landlord practices, 1031 exchanges, and out-of-state investor support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes in Northeast Ohio sell within 30-90 days on average when competitively priced
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. The company operates under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand, providing access to global network, marketing resources, and international property listings.
• Humble Design ClevelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner through the Task Team Giving Program. Humble Design Cleveland furnishes and decorates homes for families leaving homelessness. The company donates a portion of each sale's proceeds to this partner.
• The Gathering PlaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner through the Task Team Giving Program. The Gathering Place provides cancer resources and support. The company donates a portion of each sale's proceeds to this partner.
• Sunshine Kids FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner through the Task Team Giving Program. Sunshine Kids Foundation helps children battling cancer. The company donates a portion of each sale's proceeds to this partner.
• Rebuild ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company founded by Seth Task, spearheading modular construction in Greater Cleveland. The Task Team works with Rebuild Cleveland for new construction opportunities and can refer clients interested in modular construction to this company.
• Trentstone LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew construction partner offering high-end custom construction in Aurora designed to prioritize first floor living and easy aging-in-place. Task Team markets Trentstone opportunities on their new construction page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• eXp Realty: Cloud-based brokerage with a distributed agent model. Operates top-producing teams nationally and competes for productive agents in Ohio through its revenue-share model and low-overhead structure.
• Compass: Tech-forward residential brokerage rapidly expanding in Midwest markets. Represents a technology-driven competitive threat to traditional team-based brokerages like The Task Team that rely primarily on referral networks.

Broad incumbents

• RE/MAX: Global residential real estate franchise with strong presence in Ohio. Competes for agent recruitment and seller/buyer flow with team-based models and commission-based compensation.
• Century 21 Real Estate: Global real estate franchise with significant Ohio footprint. Competes for residential listings, agent recruitment, and buyer flow with team-based local brokerages in mid-sized metros like Cleveland.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (Network): The national franchise network of which The Task Team is a franchisee. Provides brand, technology, and referral infrastructure, while also setting network-wide standards that competing affiliates must operate within.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Legacy residential brokerage franchise competing for listings and agents across Ohio. Comparable commission-based model and team structure, with strong national brand recognition.
• Keller Williams Realty: Large agent-centric franchise model that competes with BHHS-affiliated teams for productive agents in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio market. Operates team-based mega-team structures similar to The Task Team.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-leaning international real estate franchise. Comparable to the Task Team in providing premium positioning and access to high-net-worth buyers, particularly relevant for their commercial and luxury new-construction offerings.

Direct peers

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty: Direct franchise-network peer of The Task Team under the same BHHS brand in Northeast Ohio. Competes for the same agent talent, listings, and seller/buyer relationships within the same regional market.
• Howard Hanna Real Estate Services: The largest privately held real estate company in the U.S., headquartered in the same Northeast Ohio/Pennsylvania region as The Task Team. Competes directly for residential seller and buyer flow with team-based models and similar franchise branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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