{"id":314619,"date":"2026-06-17T12:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=314619"},"modified":"2026-09-14T17:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:26:28","slug":"brokerages-spanning-ny-nj-pa-join-forces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/brokerages-spanning-ny-nj-pa-join-forces\/","title":{"rendered":"BROKERAGES COMBINE TO FORM BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE REALTY CONNECT"},"content":{"rendered":"

MADISON, N.J. (June 17, 2026) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced a landmark merger between three leading brokerages across NY, NJ, and PA. The agreement brings together Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Dream Properties with Realty Connect USA, forming Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect.<\/p>\n

With this announcement, the combined company will do business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect, comprising of more than 1,100 affiliated real estate professionals across 22 offices and a footprint stretching from Harrisburg, PA, to Westhampton, NY.<\/p>\n

Realty Connect USA was founded in 2009 by\u00a0Michael Ardolino<\/a>,\u00a0John Fitzgerald<\/a>,\u00a0Bart Cafarella<\/a>, and\u00a0Fern Karhu<\/a>. Since then, the firm has grown to 16 locations and 700 agents across Long Island, from Flushing to Westhampton. Ardolino, Fitzgerald, Cafarella and Karhu will continue in local executive leadership roles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud of what we have built as a leading independent brokerage on Long Island,\u201d said Fitzgerald. \u201cAs the real estate industry continues to evolve, this move provides our affiliated agents with strong support and positions the company for long-term development.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLong Island represents a significant portion of New York State\u2019s population, and we see a clear opportunity to grow our market share and further support our affiliated agents’ success,\u201d said Cafarella. \u201cAligning with the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand strengthens our ability to connect with consumers who are drawn to this region\u2019s unique balance of proximity to Manhattan and more than 400 miles of coastline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo, led by co-owners Albert Faiola and Frank Stimiloski, has expanded over the past decade from a single office to eight locations with more than 400 affiliated agents. Faiola and Stimiloski will lead the combined three-state brokerage, while Steve Deans, COO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo, will oversee the New Jersey operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Frank and I started the business, our goal was to build a multi-state brokerage, and we have stayed focused on that from the beginning,\u201d said Faiola. \u201cThanks to the unwavering support of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand, we have been able to expand our footprint and serve more people and more communities with the unique lifestyle focus,\u201d said Faiola.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis combination brings together experienced leadership across three states and creates a stronger platform for our affiliated agents and clients,\u201d said Stimiloski. \u201cWith more than 150 years of combined experience, we are well positioned to compete across our markets.\u201d<\/p>\n

Founded in 2016 by Aret Kayserilioglu and Fred Bollinger, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Dream Properties, based in Massapequa, NY, is also part of the tri-state combination forming Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect. The firm is integrated into the Long Island operations serving Nassau to Westhampton. Kayserilioglu and Bollinger will continue in their leadership roles as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe formation of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect strengthens our presence across a key multi-state region,\u201d said Ginger Wilcox, president of Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate. \u201cAffiliated agents in these markets gain access to proprietary insights and consumer touchpoints that enhance how they serve clients, with the advantage of a brand built around how people live.\u201d<\/p>\n

Affiliated agents have access to numerous business-building resources through Be Better University\u00ae<\/sup>, as well as specialized programs such as the TrendmakerSM<\/sup>\u00a0Accreditation course, designed to help agents identify and leverage emerging consumer and design trends. They also benefit from the brand\u2019s recognition and sophisticated marketing assets, including the Distinctive Collection by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate\u00ae, the brand\u2019s specialized luxury marketing platform.<\/p>\n

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About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect<\/strong><\/p>\n

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect is a part of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network. This dynamic real estate brand offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates, homebuyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems, and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Learn more at\u00a0www.BHGRC.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings Inc. (NYSE: COMP), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services.<\/p>\n

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The growing Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate network includes approximately 11,000 independent sales associates in approximately 400 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Australia, and T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n

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Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae, BHGRE\u00ae and the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Logo are registered service marks owned by Meredith Operations Corporation and licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.<\/p>\n

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