Keller Williams Realty announced an agreement to acquire the Jason Mitchell Group, a top-ranked U.S. teamerage-style independent brokerage and real estate referral and lead conversion platform.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Keller Williams’ platform by adding a highly scalable brokerage model built around consumer lead generation, referral relationships, and agent conversion systems. The closing is subject to certain conditions and is anticipated to take place in the third quarter of 2026.
JMG is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and operates across 37 states with more than 1,200 affiliated agents. According to RealTrends Verified, the brokerage generated nearly $5.9 billion in sales volume across more than 12,300 transaction sides in 2025.
JMG has built a business focused on connecting motivated buyers and sellers with agents through relationships with major mortgage lenders and real estate platforms. Its referral network includes Rocket Mortgage, Mr. Cooper, Redfin, Zillow, New American Funding, and Veterans United.
Keller Williams said JMG represents the kind of entrepreneurial business it was built to support. The company said the acquisition gives JMG access to a broader global real estate platform while giving KW a proven lead conversion and referral engine.
Jason Mitchell will continue leading the business as president of the JMG Division and will serve on Keller Williams’ executive team. Jake Kraft, Chief Revenue Officer at JMG, and Ken Friedlander, Vice President of Operations at JMG, will also join KW as part of the transaction.
The deal is designed to support JMG’s next phase of growth while preserving the leadership and operating model that helped the brokerage scale nationally. Keller Williams said the combination creates a larger platform for expanding JMG’s reach and supporting agents across more markets.
Keller Williams is based in Austin, Texas, and is the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count. The company said it is also ranked No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S.
Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory and Buchalter represented JMG. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer served as legal advisor to Keller Williams.
KEY QUOTES:
“At KW, our job is simple: give entrepreneurs the models, systems, and platform they need to thrive. Simply put, JMG is the number one teamerage in the US; they represent exactly the kind of entrepreneurial success KW was built to support. Jason has created one of the industry’s most effective platforms for connecting consumers with great agents, and we’re proud they chose KW for their next chapter of growth. This transaction represents a win-win for all parties involved; Jason has built an incredible business and has proven that phenomenal client services can be delivered at scale. Together, we are creating an engine for further growth by providing a worldwide platform for JMG to continue to expand.”
Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President of Keller Williams
“We’ve spent years building a network designed to connect motivated buyers and sellers with great agents and deliver an exceptional experience for both. I’ve admired KW since starting my real estate career; when it came time to select a partner for the next phase of growth, my choice was clear. KW offers the culture, people and opportunity to be part of the most connected real estate platform in the world.”
Jason Mitchell, Founder of Jason Mitchell Group
