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Beyond Brokers Consulting, a new real estate consulting firm, has launched an “elegant solution” to accelerate growth by connecting top agents with top luxury brokerages, the company revealed exclusively to Inman.
The company, co-founded by industry veterans Valerie Burmester and Andrea Leslie, is expected to have a significant impact on the long-standing pain point of recruiting top agents.
Andrea Leslie | Beyond Brokerage Consulting
“Our mission is to enable brokerage firms to differentiate themselves in today’s dynamic marketplace,” Leslie said. “We prioritize high-quality play and are unwavering in our pursuit of excellence. Our approach goes beyond just filling positions—we strategically build teams that drive long-term success.
Beyond Brokers Consulting is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and Miami Beach, Florida, and serves clients nationwide, including Sotheby’s International Realty, Burmester, which it shares with Inman. The company’s initial goal is to continue expanding into markets it has not yet reached.
The two-person team has provided Sotheby’s with a full recruitment service for the past four years and is keen to officially launch Beyond Brokers Consulting to attract new clients to its high-impact strategy.
“We have more than three decades of combined experience in real estate and agent recruiting, delivering boutique, high-quality service,” added Burmester. “We’re not just a faceless call center—we’re experienced professionals who understand the nuances of the broker-to-broker connection.”
Their strategy involves being a “connector,” connecting top talent and institutions whose cultures and values align.
Valerie Burmeister | Beyond Brokerage Consulting
The pair have facilitated more than $1 billion in recruiting volume to date, demonstrating their deep understanding of luxury real estate brands, diverse cultures and premium products.
Burmester brings more than 19 years of real estate experience, including 12 years in luxury real estate, and has built a global network and a sales portfolio of over $900 million. She ranks in the top 1% in her office and market.
Leslie has over 25 years of experience in real estate, specializing in sales, performance coaching, business consulting and recruiting. She specializes in building quality relationships, impactful partnerships and driving growth. Leslie has served as Director of Growth for Lucido Global since 2018, and her team has been named the top luxury team in North America by Keller Williams Realty for seven consecutive years, with sales exceeding $1.2 billion.
