AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 3, 2025-- Keller Williams Realty, LLC (Keller Williams), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, today announced a strategic partnership with funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (Stone Point), a leading investment firm within the real estate and financial services sector. The partnership sees Stone Point investing capital to fuel Keller Williams’ continued growth and innovation, paving the way for new opportunities for agents, franchisees, and clients.
“This is an exciting milestone for all Keller Williams agents and franchisees,” said Gary Keller, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Keller Williams. “We’ve built an incredible foundation and as we focus on each agent’s personal development and their continual sales growth, we welcome the partnership and backing from the team at Stone Point Capital. With their commitment, we will also be exploring new ways to make sure top agents and franchisees who drive the growth of our business can share in its future success. I’m excited for the future and I’m excited to be entering the most prolific writing, teaching, and coaching phase of my 48-year career in real estate. I love this company and I’m not going anywhere.”
This significant investment signifies Stone Point's strong belief in Keller Williams' potential, as it plays to expand upon the successful strategies implemented by Gary Keller and his team over the last four decades. Keller Williams has managed to position itself at the forefront of the real estate scene, leading the market with the highest sales volume and unit count across the United States.
Chuck Davis, Chairman & Co-CEO of Stone Point Capital, shared his enthusiasm about the investment, stating, “We are very impressed by the business Keller Williams’ agents and franchisees have built over the past 40 years, and we are looking forward to partnering with Keller Williams on the company’s next chapter of growth. Gary’s visionary leadership and focus on the success of the real estate agent has created a business performing well across many housing cycles.”
The collaboration aims to empower Keller Williams to significantly boost its agent branding, marketing resources, education, coaching, data, and technology—all aimed at equipping its franchisees, agents, and clients with the resources necessary to drive increased value.
Joining the leadership team is Christopher Czarnecki, who will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer and President. With over 20 years of experience, Czarnecki previously served as the CEO of Broadstone Net Lease and brings a wealth of knowledge on scaling businesses and developing industry best practices.
Czarnecki expressed his enthusiasm for the new position, stating, “Keller Williams has built a global position and an incredible culture of growth and entrepreneurial achievement, and I am thrilled to be part of its next chapter and to serve and support the entire Keller Williams family.” His appointment symbolizes Keller Williams’ commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and focusing on prosperity for agents and franchisees.
The partnership is also seen as indicative of the growing trend where private equity is making substantial investments within the residential brokerage industry. According to industry experts, this trend validates the continuing involvement of significant capital sources aimed at elevational brokerage firms, leading to potentially transformative growth stages.
“Half of the top 20 brokerages and all of the top five enterprises (Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, HomeServices of America, and Compass) are now publicly traded or have substantial private equity backers,” noted Jack Miller, CEO and president of T3 Sixty. “This indicates how capital is proving increasingly integral to competitive advantages within the real estate brokerage market.”
The need for risk mitigation and strategic relationships prompted Keller Williams to partner with Stone Point at this pivotal moment. This partnership is anticipated to accelerate Keller Williams' focus on growth and innovation, thereby extending its influence beyond its current successes.
Gary Keller reiterated his and the leadership team's confidence, stating, “We’ve built an incredible foundation, and as we focus on each agent’s personal development and their continual sales growth, we welcome the partnership and backing from the team at Stone Point Capital.”
With these developments, Keller Williams prides itself on continuing to evolve within the changing tides of the real estate industry, all the more strengthened by this new strategic alliance.