THE LGBTQ+ REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE HONORS 150 INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS FOR THEIR 2024 PRODUCTION

The EZ Sales Team Leads for the Third Straight Year Alongside Top Agents Donna Tidwell and Andrew Manning
Top Producers List, Sponsored by Sotheby’s International Realty, Accounts for More Than $4.7 Billion in Volume

San Diego, Calif. (October 7, 2025)The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has released its fifth annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list, honoring more than 200 agents and teams for their 2024 production. Created in partnership with RealTrends Verified and sponsored by Sotheby’s International Realty, this is the only industry ranking recognizing top-producing LGBTQ+ and ally members.

Recognized Alliance members closed $4.72 billion in sales volume across 8,580 transaction sides in 2024. These results would position the Alliance at No. 40 in sales volume and No. 44 in transaction sides on the RealTrends Verified Top 500 brokerage rankings.

For the third consecutive year, the EZ Sales Team of Keller Williams Citywide, led by Michael Zinicola in Solon, Ohio, led all teams in transaction sides with 1062.8. They were followed by Matt Stone’s Stone Realty Group (329 sides), Stone & Story Real Estate Group, led by Darrin Stephens (214), Jessica Nieto’s Nieto Connect Team of eXp Realty in Los Angeles (200) and Emily Fraser’s Fraser Team from Platt Sotheby’s International Realty in Pittsburgh, Pa. (140). 

The EZ Sales Team also topped all teams in sales volume with $388 million in 2024. The Mike Johnson Group from Compass in Laguna Beach, Calif., finished second this year with $155.6 million, followed by the Stone Realty Group ($151.8 million), Nieto Connect Team ($140.3 million) and the Anderson Real Estate Group of eXp Realty, from Long Beach, Calif., led by Jeff Anderson ($105.3 million).

This year’s individual agent transaction sides list was headlined by Donna Tidwell of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty in Ligonier, Pa., who finished 2024 with 96 completed sides. Christa Huffstickler of Engel & Völkers in Atlanta (92) was second followed by Paul Bryant of Coldwell Banker Realty in Hoboken, N.J. (84). Patrick Reese and Ryan Ziltner, both with EXIT Professional Real Estate in Monroe, Wis., finished fourth and fifth with 67.3 and 65.8 sides, respectively.

Andrew Manning of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in Sherman Oaks, Calif., led all individual agents in 2024 sales volume with $62.2 million. Huffstickler was second with $59.4 million in sales volume, followed by Chaley McVay of Redfin in Portland, Ore. ($40.8 million), Geoff Hamill of Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s International Realty in Claremont, Calif. ($40.5 million), and Paul Bryant ($36.5 million). 

“Recognizing our top producers is about more than celebrating their professional success; it’s about highlighting the LGBTQ+ and ally leaders who embody our mission of providing equal access to an underserved and underrepresented population,” said Mary Mancera, CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. “Each of these members is not only providing for themselves and their families, but they serve as trailblazers when it comes to breaking down barriers in real estate, creating opportunities, and ensuring that LGBTQ+ people and allies can pursue the American dream with dignity and confidence.”

“Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to sponsor the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list once again, which celebrates the exceptional talent and achievements within our industry,” said Sotheby’s International Realty Vice President of Global Operations Tammy Fahmi. “The impressive results speak for themselves, and these top producers have demonstrated the kind of excellence that drives our entire sector forward.”

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list is created in collaboration with RealTrends Verified. Alliance member agents qualified by achieving at least 10 transaction sides or $5 million in sales volume in 2024. Teams led by an Alliance member qualified with a minimum of 15 transaction sides or $9 million in sales volume for the year.

Since its inception in October of 2020, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has grown to more than 3,500 members spanning across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. 

Click here for the full list of the 2025 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers.

The below is a list of the top 25 in each individual agent and team category:

INDIVIDUAL SIDES

RankNameBrokerageCity, StateSides
1Donna TidwellBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred RealtyLigonier, PA96
2Christa HuffsticklerEngel & Völkers AtlantaAtlanta, GA92
3Paul BryantColdwell Banker RealtyHoboken, NJ84
4Patrick ReeseEXIT Professional Real EstateMonroe, WI67.3
5Ryan ZitnerEXIT Professional Real EstateMonroe, WI65.8
6Jeremy FainGreenwood King PropertiesHouston, TX61
7Christina AsburyColdwell Banker Sea Coast AdvantageSneads Ferry, NC60.6
8Chaley McVayRedfinPortland, OR60
9Susan KliesenRE/MAX CenterDuluth, GA54
10Jennifer WeaverKeller Williams Realty Gulf CoastPensacola, FL53
11Peter KlebenowRE/MAX Advantage RealtyBaltimore, MD52
12Barbara ZinkColdwell Banker RealtyMilford, CT51.3
13Colleen CollierRE/MAX PlusBuffalo, NY51
14Monica KramerKeller Williams EmpowerPhiladelphia, PA50
15Lori WebsterHomeSmart LifestylesQueen Creek, AZ49
16Robert DawsonBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORSLynchburg, VA48
17Lisa SantacaterinaReal BrokerVinton, VA47
18Jake BluvsteinRE/MAX CollectionsColumbus, OH46
19Valerie GonzalezKeller Williams Realty Intown AtlantaAtlanta, GA45
20Terry BehalNextHome Realty ProfessionalsFort Lauderdale, FL43
T-21Brooke Roeder@properties Lone StarAustin, TX41
T-21Elyse RileyKeller Williams RealtySpringfield, MO41
T-21Kira WitherwaxRE/MAX North CountryPlattsburgh, NY41
24Alex WolkingKeller Williams ONE ChicagoChicago, IL40
25Bryan GuarnieriColdwell Banker Howard Perry and WalstonChapel Hill, NC38

INDIVIDUAL SALES VOLUME

RankNameBrokerageCity, StateVolume
1Andrew ManningBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California PropertiesSherman Oaks, CA$62,298,000
2Christa HuffsticklerEngel & Völkers AtlantaAtlanta, GA$59,446,275
3Chaley McVayRedfinPortland, OR$40,827,730
4Geoff HamillWheeler Steffen Sotheby’s International RealtyClaremont, CA$40,582,848
5Paul BryantColdwell Banker RealtyHoboken, NJ$36,572.450
6Lori WebsterHomeSmart LifestylesQueen Creek, AZ$33,468,498
7Alex WolkingKeller Williams ONE ChicagoChicago, IL$31,454,500
8Tracy WilliamsTTR Sotheby’s International RealtyMcLean, VA$30,408,981
9Dan SlaughterVanguard PropertiesSan Francisco, CA$28,358,5000
10Susan KliesenRE/MAX CenterDuluth, GA$27,906,878
11Shelle CarrigBriggs Freeman Sotheby’s International RealtyDallas, TX$27,423,500
12Shannon ShueKeller Williams Santa MonicaMarina del Rey, CA$26,487,328
13Luis SumpterBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance PartnersSacramento, CA$25,571,537
14Donna TidwellBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred RealtyLigonier, PA$24,865,958
15Christina AsburyColdwell Banker Sea Coast AdvantageSneads Ferry, NC$23,413,164
16Brooke Roeder@properties Lone StarAustin, TX$23,342,390
17Terry BehalNextHome Realty ProfessionalsFort Lauderdale, FL$22,935,311
18Bryan MorrisWilliam Pitt Sotheby’s International RealtyDarien, CT$22,528,018
19Ryan ZiltnerEXIT Professional Real EstateMonroe, WI$22,480,150
20Valerie GonzalezKeller Williams Realty Intown AtlantaAtlanta, GA$22,386,794
21Jake BluvsteinRE/MAX ConnectionColumbus, OH$21,469,736
22Barbara ZinkColdwell Banker RealtyMilford, CT$21,173,750
23Jolynn CrownoverReal BrokerDenver, CO$21,117,810
24Remi EvergreenRedfinOlympia, WA$20,927,130
25Patrick ReeseEXIT Professional Real EstateMonroe, WI$20,646,062

TEAM SIDES

RankTeam NameTeam Lead BrokerageCitySides
1The EZ Sales TeamMichael ZinicolaKeller Williams CityWideSolon, OH1062.8
2Stone Realty GroupMatt StoneStone Realty GroupCharlotte, NC329
3Stone & Story Real Estate GroupDarin StephensStone & Story Real Estate GroupTopeka, KS214
4Nieto Connect TeamJessica NietoeXp RealtyLos Angeles, CA200
5Fraser TeamEmily FraserPlatt Sotheby’s International RealtyPittsburgh, PA140
6Anderson Real Estate Group (CA)Jeff AndersoneXp RealtyLong Beach, CA130
7Tim Hur and Helen Nguyen TeamTim HurPoint Honors and Associates, RealtorsDuluth, GA127
8VSells & AssociatesVeronica SniscakCompassEllicott City, MD123
9J. Boswell Team at LPT RealtyJessica BoswellLPT RealtyBurlington, CT121
10Time to Close TeamMark KruseRE/MAX AllianceDenver, CO99
11Task TeamSeth TaskBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional RealtyCleveland, OH96
12Milestone Property GroupCarly SablotnyKeller Williams LivingSolon, OH93
13Doyle | Goodrowe – Curated LivingMatt DoyleCompassAtlanta. GA86
14The Kimberly Davis GroupKimberly DavisKeller Williams PlanoPlano, TX85
15Gregg’s TeamGregg KlarKeller Williams AustinAustin, TX83
16The Plourde TeamShannon PlourdeKeller Williams Integrity LakesMinneapolis, MN81
17McNelis & AssociatesChris McNelisBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed RealtySolomons, MD78
18Zac TeamZac PasmanickRE/MAX Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA76
19Mueller Residential GroupAshley JacksonCompassAustin, TX71
20Texas Pride Realty GroupRobert McCranieHomeSmart StarsPlano, TX67
21The Cassie Lamoureux GroupCassie LamoureuxKeller Williams Classic RealtyOrlando, FL61
22Diverse Realty GroupAlexander PhanKeller Williams Realty ProfessionalsPortland, OR59
23Sonder NWMegan Jumago-SimpsonKeller Williams Realty ProfessionalsPortland, OR58
24Laura Kaplan TeamLaura KaplanColdwell Banker RealtyExton, PA56.3
25HomeFound GroupTom WheelerKeller Williams Realty BoiseBoise, ID56

TEAM VOLUME

RankTeam NameTeam Lead BrokerageCityVolume
1The EZ Sales TeamMichael ZinicolaKeller Williams CityWideSolon, OH$388,048,889
2Mike Johnson GroupMike JohnsonCompassLaguna Beach, CA$155,672,905 
3Stone Realty GroupMatt StoneStone Realty GroupCharlotte, NC$151,796,932
4Nieto Connect TeamJessica NietoeXp RealtyLos Angeles, CA$140,390,538
5Anderson Real Estate Group (CA)Jeff AndersoneXp RealtyLong Beach, CA$105,280,308
6Doyle | Goodrowe – Curated LivingMatt DoyleCompassAtlanta, GA$77,087,733
7Tim Hur and Helen Nguyen TeamTim HurPoint Honors and Associates, RealtorsDuluth, GA$74,462,756 
8Caviness, Straub, & AssociatesBrett CavinessCompassMenlo Park, CA$65,750,688 
9Time to Close TeamMark KruseRE/MAX AllianceDenver, CO$63,673,980
10Stone & Story Real Estate GroupDarin StephensStone & Story Real Estate GroupTopeka, KS$56,311,181
11LuxeLife GroupSimon Westfall-KwongeXp RealtySummit, NJ$56,252,472 
12Zach KrasmanZach KrasmanCompassPasadena, CA$54,628,410
13McNelis & AssociatesChris McNelisBerkshire Hathaway HomeServes PenFed RealtySolomons, MD$52,727,292
14PBNW Homes TeamPhillip BelenkyEnsembleSeattle, WA$48,052,278 
15The Plourde TeamShannon PlourdeKeller Williams Integrity LakesMinneapolis, MN$47,315,642
16Vivre Real EstateDanielle LazierVivre Real EstateSan Francisco, CA$46,869,000
17Gregg’s TeamGregg KlarKeller Williams Realty AustinAustin, TX$45,533,368 
18Fraser TeamEmily FraserPlatt Sotheby’s International RealtyPittsburgh, PA$45,499,714 
19VSells & AssociatesVeronica SniscakCompassEllicott City, MD$44,426,189
20Michelle DykstraMichelle DykstraCompassLa Jolla, CA$43,659,000
21Connect California HomesKatie MoeConnect California HomesPleasanton, CA$41,893,950
22Sonder NWMegan Jumago-SimpsonKeller Williams Realty ProfessionalsPortland, OR$39,977,803
23J. Boswell Team Jessica BoswellLPT RealtyBurlington, CT$38,357,370 
24The Kimberly Davis GroupKimberly DavisKeller Williams Realty PlanoPlano, TX$37,586,439 
25Diverse Realty GroupAlexander PhanKeller Williams Realty ProfessionalsPortland, OR$36,114,583

ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is a 501(c)6 non-profit dedicated to empowering the LGBTQ+ community on the path to homeownership as we also advocate on behalf of the community on housing issues. The Alliance, founded in June 2020, is an all-inclusive organization that works to improve the professional lives of its members through a public-facing Alliance Referral Community. The Alliance began accepting members in October 2020 and has more than 3,500 members and dozens of chapters in North America. It was named the 2022 Inman News Innovator of the Year in the MLS, Association, or Industry Organization category. It was nominated for the same award in 2023. Its consumer-facing LGBTQplusHomes.com provides information on home buying and selling along with allowing the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to easily contact Alliance members for their real estate needs. For more information visit realestatealliance.org.

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