Beverly Hills-Based Walters | Plaxen Group Joins Sotheby's International Realty, Signaling A New Era of Global Luxury Expansion

Rhea-AI Summary

Walters | Plaxen Group (HOUS) affiliated with Sotheby's International Realty on Dec 17, 2025, creating a bi-coastal presence in Beverly Hills and Miami and tapping Sotheby's global marketing and network.

In 2025 the eight-person team closed over $220 million in Los Angeles, brokered Brentwood's $53M Melhill Estate (the highest local sale in five years), secured $32M for 1414 Donhill in one day, and assisted with $6.115M Malibu lots, while supporting clients across a $745M international portfolio. The affiliation adds access to Sotheby's network in 86 countries and its marketing platforms.

Positive

• $220M closed in Los Angeles in 2025
• Brokered Brentwood record: $53M Melhill Estate
• $32M sale for 1414 Donhill completed in one day
• Access to Sotheby's network across 86 countries
• Support for a client $745M international portfolio

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Melhill Estate sale $53 million Brentwood transaction referenced in 2025 article

1414 Donhill sale $32 million Sale to Fashion Nova CEO Richard Saghian in one day

Malibu fire lots sale $6.115 million Sir Anthony & Stella Hopkins Malibu fire lots

Team closed volume Over $220 million Eight-person team’s 2025 closings across Los Angeles

Client portfolio size $745 million International portfolio managed for clients

Team size 8 people Walters | Plaxen Group team size

Global footprint 86 countries and territories Sotheby's International Realty global network reach

Market Reality Check

$14.27 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,382,919 vs 20-day avg 1,827,609 (relative volume 0.76). normal

Technical Price $14.77 is above 200-day MA at $6.52 and within 2.44% of 52-week high $15.14.

Peers on Argus

HOUS was up 5.58% while close peers showed mixed, mostly mild moves (e.g., HBNB +0.29%, REAX +0.25%, IRS -0.85%, RMAX -0.62%). This points to stock-specific strength rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 11	Leadership promotion	Positive	+3.2%	Regional leadership expansion at Guaranteed Rate Affinity for Northern California.
Dec 09	Market insights report	Positive	+4.1%	Design trends report highlighting buyer preferences and branding insights.
Nov 20	Executive promotion	Positive	-2.1%	Promotion of new Chief Operations and Strategy Officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity.
Nov 18	Merger announcement	Positive	-0.3%	Announcement of all-stock merger between Compass and Anywhere Real Estate.
Nov 10	Leadership and branding	Positive	+3.3%	Return of Sabina Adamski and launch of new mortgage lending group.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate and industry news for HOUS has more often coincided with positive 24-hour price reactions, though there have been a couple of negative divergences.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, HOUS news has focused on internal leadership moves, consumer insights and a transformative merger plan. Promotions at Guaranteed Rate Affinity and the launch of The Sabina Adamski Group emphasized mortgage leadership and service expansion, often followed by 3–4% positive moves. A Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate design-trends report also preceded a gain of 4.11%. The announced all-stock merger with Compass, valuing Anywhere at $13.01 per share and targeting over $225 million in synergies, saw only a slight negative reaction, showing that strategic headlines do not always drive upside.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement focuses on a luxury real estate team aligning with Sotheby’s International Realty to expand cross-market capabilities, highlighting large transaction values and an international client portfolio. While it is not a core operational update for HOUS, it sits against a backdrop of recent Compass–Anywhere merger plans and steady internal leadership moves. Investors following HOUS often monitor merger progress, regulatory milestones, and quarterly filings, such as Q3 revenue of $1,626 million and ongoing net losses, to gauge the broader platform’s trajectory.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

After brokering Brentwood's $53M Melhill Estate, Shauna Walters and Nicole Plaxen align with premier global luxury real estate brand as wealth migration reshapes the geography of high-end real estate

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shauna Walters and Nicole Plaxen, the power broker duo behind Walters | Plaxen Group have made their most strategic move yet, joining Sotheby's International Realty in an affiliation designed to mirror the borderless movement of global capital itself.

The announcement arrives on the heels of a staggering year. In 2025, the Walters Plaxen Group commanded the $53 million sale of The Melhill Estate (Brentwood's highest transaction in five years), secured $32 million for 1414 Donhill in a single day for Fashion Nova's Richard Saghian, and helped Sir Anthony Hopkins sell his neighboring Palisades lots, alongside team member Brooke Enwere. This year, their eight-person team closed over $220 million across Los Angeles alone while assisting their clients manage a $745 million international portfolio spanning Phuket villas, Miami waterfront, and Las Vegas trophy properties.

"Sotheby's International Realty has built a global ecosystem unlike any other, one that mirrors exactly how our clients live, invest, and move," said Shauna Walters. "As wealth expands across continents, we're expanding with it."

"Our clients expect scale, discretion, and global fluency," added Nicole Plaxen. "This next chapter is about unlocking new markets, connecting high-net-worth buyers and sellers across cities, and raising the bar for what modern luxury real estate service looks like."

THE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ADVANTAGE

The team's decision to join Sotheby's International Realty reflects a deep alignment with the brand's unparalleled global reach and ability to elevate listings across the world's most influential luxury audience. As global wealth flows across cities and continents, Walters | Plaxen Group is expanding with it, positioning themselves as cross-market leaders who can move seamlessly between Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas and Asia, by tapping into the brand's global network.

"Shauna Walters and Nicole Plaxen represent the future of luxury real estate, where borders disappear and opportunity is truly global. Their ability to deliver record-breaking results while curating an international portfolio speaks to a new era of connectivity and sophistication. At Sotheby's International Realty, we share their vision of a world where high-net-worth clients move seamlessly between markets, and we are proud to affiliate with Walters | Plaxen Group as they redefine what global luxury leadership looks like."

— Cristian David, Executive Vice President, Southern California Region, Sotheby's International Realty

Walters | Plaxen Group will establish its bi-coastal operations at the distinguished Sotheby's International Realty offices in Beverly Hills and Miami, becoming part of the brand's omnipresent influence.

The partnership will provide Walters | Plaxen Group with access to Sotheby's International Realty's sophisticated marketing platforms, expansive global network spanning 86 countries and territories, and the esteemed Sotheby's brand legacy established in 1744.

2025 NOTABLE SALES

• 1414 Donhill – $32 million in one day to Fashion Nova CEO Richard Saghian
• The Melhill Estate – $53 million, Brentwood's highest sale in five years
• Sir Anthony & Stella Hopkins Malibu fire lots – $6.115 million

ABOUT THE WALTERS | PLAXEN GROUP

Shauna Walters and Nicole Plaxen of Walters | Plaxen Group are one of the most formidable female power duos in luxury real estate, leading a team representing elite clientele and developers across Los Angeles, South Florida, and global resort markets. With over 20 years of combined experience and participating in more than $1 billion in career sales, their eight-person team closed $220 million in Los Angeles in the past year and oversees an international portfolio exceeding $745 million, including marquee villas in Phuket and Miami. Known for record-shattering results, including the $53 million sale of The Melhill Estate, Brentwood's highest sale in five years, the $32 million one-day sale of 1414 Donhill to Richard Saghian, and the $48 million off-market Brentwood equestrian estate, Walters | Plaxen have become synonymous with strategic excellence, white-glove advisory service, and multi-market dominance. The team has appeared on Selling Sunset, and Million Dollar Listing, and their work has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, Fox 11, Dwell, Robb Report, and Architectural Digest.

About Sotheby's International Realty 

Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house. Today, the company's global footprint spans more than 1,100 offices located in 86 countries and territories worldwide, including 47 company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets. In February 2004, Anywhere Real Estate Inc. entered a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby's, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby's International Realty name and the development of a franchise system. The franchise system is comprised of an affiliate network, where each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby's International Realty supports its affiliates and agents with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.  

The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Both entities are subsidiaries of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 

Media Contact: Helb Kristina, kristina.helb@sothebys.realty 

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SOURCE Sotheby's International Realty

FAQ

When did Walters | Plaxen Group join Sotheby's International Realty (HOUS)?

The affiliation was announced on December 17, 2025.

How much did Walters | Plaxen Group close in Los Angeles in 2025?

The team closed over $220 million across Los Angeles in 2025.

What notable high-end sales did Walters | Plaxen Group report in 2025?

Notable 2025 sales include $53M Melhill Estate, $32M 1414 Donhill (one day), and $6.115M Malibu lots.

What investor/client benefits come from the Walters | Plaxen affiliation with Sotheby's (HOUS)?

Clients gain Sotheby's global marketing, access to an 86-country network, and bi-coastal Beverly Hills and Miami operations.

Will Walters | Plaxen operate in multiple US markets after the affiliation?

Yes; the team will operate bi-coastally from Beverly Hills and Miami and position across Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas and Asia.