Legacy Real Estate & Associates Returns to the ERA Brand Through Partnership with Real Estate Experts ERA Powered
CAMPBELL, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – Real Estate Experts ERA Powered has announced its
latest strategic partnership with Legacy Real Estate & Associates, now doing business as
Legacy Real Estate Experts ERA Powered. This partnership creates a combined network of
over 300 affiliated sales professionals across four offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton,
and Livermore, strengthening their footprint throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded in 2014 by Brett Jennings, a Harvard-trained negotiation specialist and recognized
industry leader, Real Estate Experts ERA Powered has grown into a reputable service provider
in Silicon Valley. Beth Lazar, CEO of Real Estate Experts ERA Powered, joined Jennings in
2021, bringing a strong background in brand strategy, organizational development, and
leadership. Recognized by RealTrends 1 in 2025 for its production, the company has closed
billions in sales volume across residential and commercial sectors, driven by a people-first
approach and data-backed decision-making.
Led by Bill Aboumrad, Legacy Real Estate Experts ERA Powered – founded by Aboumrad’s
father – has grown into a leading Bay Area and East Bay brokerage, consistently surpassing
$1B in annual sales volume. The firm has earned over a decade of “Top Bay Area Workplace”
honors from the San Francisco Chronicle 2 , along with national recognition from RISMedia and
RealTrends, including six consecutive RISMedia Newsmaker awards, RISMedia Power
Brokers, and RealTrends 500.
In 2013, Aboumrad’s firm was an early adopter of the ERA brand’s now well-known ERA
Powered branding model. The firm is now returning to the ERA® network through its
partnership with Compass International Holdings (CIH) to leverage its comprehensive suite of
services.
“This is a strategic, values-aligned partnership – not a traditional real estate acquisition,” said
Aboumrad. “Legacy isn’t changing who we are; we’re changing what’s possible. Most
brokerages operate within one ecosystem, but this partnership allows us to bridge the best of
multiple platforms. The result is a deeply aligned leadership team with a reach that spans well
beyond the real estate industry, positioning us favorably for growth in the Bay Area and beyond.”
1 https://www.realtrends.com/team-profile/realestateexperts-california-realestateexperts/
2 https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/legacy-real-estate-diversity-17239763.php
Combining these two companies becomes a multi-billion-dollar transaction merger. As one
combined entity, the two brokerages will provide high-level, strategic support to clients from
multiple angles. The joint leadership team brings a strong fiduciary and wealth-building advisory
perspective, advanced negotiation knowledge, and a deep commitment to agent development.
With enhanced infrastructure, operational support, and a broader geographic footprint, Jennings
and Aboumrad, who will continue serving as President of Legacy, are well-positioned to scale.
“While scale was a factor, it ultimately came down to our shared values, common vision, and
commitment to serving clients and agents at the highest level,” said Jennings. “Legacy has built
a remarkable reputation rooted in community and professionalism, which aligns deeply with our
philosophy. We believe our role is to be trusted advisors, not salespeople, and together we can
expand that across the West Coast.”
“What makes this partnership so exciting is not just what we’re building, but who we’re building
it with,” said Lazar. “We came together around shared values and a common mission – helping
people create a better life through real estate – and together, we’re creating greater
opportunities for the clients and agents we serve, grounded in true expertise.”
About ERA Real Estate
ERA Real Estate knows that real estate is as local as it gets. We believe that our core business
values of collaboration, innovation, diversity and growth are needed more than ever. As a global
leader in the residential real estate industry for over 50 years, ERA features a powerful network
of like-minded entrepreneurs supported by the brand’s game-changing technology, products
and powerful lead generation.
The ERA network includes more than 39,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales
associates and over 2,200 offices throughout the United States and other countries and
territories.
ERA Franchise Systems LLC (www.ERA.com) which operates the ERA Real Estate system, is
a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP), a global provider of real estate
services. ERA Real Estate information is available at www.ERA.com.
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Randi Rispoli
ERA Real Estate
973-407-5241
Randi.Rispoli@anywhere.re
