At Fathom, we’re always looking for ways to help more people achieve the dream of homeownership, and our latest acquisition is a big step in that direction.

We’re thrilled to welcome START Real Estate to the Fathom family! Based in Colorado and recently expanded into Utah, START Real Estate is a residential brokerage built around first-time homebuyers. This group continues to grow in size and importance across the U.S. market. With 70 agents and an impressive mortgage attach rate above 70%, START Real Estate is expected to close around 400 transactions this year.

So, what makes START such a great fit?

START Real Estate, founded by Randy and Terri Bell, has created a streamlined, proven approach to guiding first-time buyers through the homeownership journey. From financial education to hands-on support, their team has made it easier for new buyers to make smart, confident decisions. And now, by combining that expertise with Fathom’s national platform, cutting-edge intelliAgent technology, and our fully integrated mortgage and title services, we’re ready to take their model to the next level.

“After helping thousands of Colorado and Utah first-time home buyers, we are excited to partner with Fathom and leverage our experience with both the intelliAgent platform and the Elevate plan to expand our first-time buyer program nationwide,” said Randy Bell, co-founder of START Real Estate. “Together, we can help more families realize the dream of homeownership with better tools, support, and guidance at every step.”

But that’s not all. Many of START’s agents are expected to join Fathom Elevate, our concierge-level service plan designed to boost agent productivity with full-scale marketing, lead gen, transaction support, and more. That means more closings, more income opportunities, and more families served.

“START Real Estate’s impressive transaction volume and high mortgage attach rate align perfectly with our growth strategy,” said Marco Fregenal, CEO of Fathom Holdings. “This acquisition enhances our ability to serve first-time buyers while expanding recurring, high-margin revenue opportunities through our ancillary services.”

With nearly 15,000 agents in 43 states and D.C., Fathom is uniquely positioned to scale START’s first-time buyer program into new markets, and we’re just getting started.

Welcome to the team, START Real Estate! Let’s open more doors, together.

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