The deal marks Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty’s seventh acquisition in 12 months as it marks 2025 acquisitions in the New England region. times,” the CEO said.
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LaMakia Realty acquired Berkshire Dream Homes on Tuesday, adding ongoing statewide coverage to the Massachusetts-based brokerage, Inman has learned exclusively.
CEO Anthony Lamacchia told Inman the acquisition strengthens the brokerage’s presence in western Massachusetts and ensures the fast-growing company’s continued expansion in New England and Florida into 2025.
“We have acquired seven companies in the last 12 months,” Lamacchia said, adding that nearly 200 new agents have joined during the same period. “I want to triple that number over the next 12 years.”
Headquartered in Dalton, Massachusetts, Berkshire Dream Home was founded in 2014 by Andy and Sarah Perenick. The company was the top producer in Berkshire County in 2022 and 2023, according to Lamacchia.
The acquisition includes 3 employees and 22 real estate agents. Lamacchia now has about 660 agents, up from about 470 a year ago, according to the brokerage.
“I am delighted to be working with Anthony,” Andy Perenik said in a statement. “His mission clearly aligns with my goals of increasing professionalism and protecting consumers during the real estate transaction process. Anthony and his team will be able to support our agents’ own growth in this area and provide them with tools and marketing to accelerate their professional development.
Lamacchia Realty has added 33 agents since June, and Chinatti Realty had about $150 million in sales in the first 12 months, Lamacchia said.
In April, it Buy Sears Royal Estate is a family-run brokerage owned by NAR President Kevin Sears. Sears Properties is the fourth-largest brokerage firm in the state, and the acquisition helps LaMacchia expand westward.
Earlier this month, Lamachia announced Recruit Masoud Atala from Anywhere Real Estate to lead its business development department. Atala is described as an expert in recruitment and acquisitions.
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