Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Launches
First Phase of International Expansion
United States-based real estate brokerage network will expand to global markets in 2017;
one-of-a-kind property-search site and listing syndication program open initial gateways abroad
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, the United States-based real estate brokerage franchise network whose namesake is Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with Abbott Realtors, today announced plans to expand internationally starting in 2017. As part of its first phase of expansion, the network launched a powerful, new property-search platform on its popular www.BerkshireHathawayHS.com website; and a listing-syndication program now broadcasting Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network listings to 70 real estate websites worldwide.
Consumers may search for homes in any U.S. city or state serviced by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisees. What they find they can’t get on any other single site: full Multiple Listing Service data containing all listings in their search area. By registering on www.BerkshireHathawayHS.com, consumers also gain proprietary “Inside Access” features including the latest pending and sold information, market reports and property-price history.
To complement the home-search platform, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is now broadcasting its network listings abroad. Most of the residential listings priced at $200,000 (USD) and above are now displayed on 70 real estate websites serving consumers in 37 countries on five continents.
“Our listings will be seen by buyers throughout the world, and that’s terrific news for our agents and home-selling clients.
“Global exposure will also help our team win more listings and recruit and retain more top professionals.
