Real adds Kansas City’s largest independent brokerage

The Real Brokerage announced that Chartwell Realty has joined the company, adding 150 agents and significantly expanding Real’s footprint across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The move increases Real’s local agent count to more than 450 and further strengthens the company’s position in one of its fastest-growing regional markets.

Over the past two and a half years, Real has steadily expanded its Kansas City presence and now includes several of the market’s top-performing teams as part of its network.

Founded in 2007, Chartwell Realty is led by President Brant Elsberry and Vice President Robb Murry. The brokerage said it closed roughly 1,200 transactions in 2025 totaling roughly $500 million in sales volume.

“From a cultural standpoint, Real is a strong fit for our organization,” Elsberry said. “By aligning with Real, our agents will benefit from best-in-class technology, education and a platform that allows them to grow their businesses more efficiently while continuing to operate in an entrepreneurial environment.”

According to the Kansas City Business Journal, Chartwell ranks as the top independent full-service brokerage in the local market and the 13th largest brokerage overall by sales volume.

The company operates three offices serving the greater Kansas City area.

Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real, said the addition reflects the company’s continued success in attracting high-performing brokerages and teams.

“Brant and his team have built one of the most respected independent brokerages in the Kansas City market,” he said. “This addition meaningfully strengthens our presence in Kansas City and underscores Real’s continued momentum in attracting top-performing agents and teams across the market. Chartwell’s commitment to agent development, training and technology aligns closely with Real’s mission, and we’re excited to welcome them.”

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