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HomeServices of America Names Jimmy Burgess as Chief Coaching Officer

Nationally respected real estate leader will enhance agent performance and professional growth across the HomeServices network

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services – including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services – today announced that nationally-acclaimed industry leader Jimmy Burgess will be assuming the newly created national role of Chief Coaching Officer.

Burgess will now lead the design and implementation of agent and leadership coaching across the HomeServices enterprise. He will also serve as President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, headquartered in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

As Chief Coaching Officer, Burgess will spearhead a company-wide effort to empower agents and leaders at every stage of their careers. Drawing on decades of experience and a proven track record as a content creator and mentor, he will provide strategic coaching initiatives that blend practical tools with real-world application – supporting performance, productivity, and personal growth.

“Coaching is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity in today’s market,” said Chris Kelly, President & CEO. “This national role reflects our commitment to investing in people, performance, and long-term growth. To add someone of Jimmy’s expertise to the role makes our organization even more of a leader in this arena. His energy, clarity, and agent-first philosophy make him the ideal leader to shape the future of coaching at HomeServices.”

Highly respected on the national stage, Burgess is known for his insight-driven, results-oriented approach to leadership development. He has coached thousands of agents, authored countless training resources, and built a strong following for his ability to connect, motivate, and elevate.

His appointment as Chief Coaching Officer underscores HomeServices’ ongoing investment in professional development and innovation, ensuring agents and leaders across the organization are equipped to thrive in any market condition.

“I am very excited to help move our enterprise forward through investing personally in our people,” said Jimmy Burgess. “A commitment of this magnitude to training speaks volumes about our agent-centric approach to our organization. The more skills we equip our agents with, the more successful they will be in serving the needs of their clients.”

ABOUT HOMESERVICES of AMERICA

HomeServices of America is, through its operating companies, the country's preeminent provider of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Information about HomeServices is available at www.homeservices.com.

Contacts

Media Contacts:
Israel Kreps
ikreps@krepspr.com
786.374.3434

Caroline Underwood-Berman
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305.588.7108

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Contacts

Media Contacts:
Israel Kreps
ikreps@krepspr.com
786.374.3434

Caroline Underwood-Berman
cunderwood@krepspr.com
305.588.7108

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