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The Difference Between a Franchise and a Brokerage Affiliation

The Difference Between a Franchise and a Brokerage Affiliation

by Jen | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you have spent any time exploring your options as a broker/owner, you have probably encountered both terms: franchise and affiliation. They are often used interchangeably, but they describe very different relationships. Understanding the distinction can help you...
Built to Scale: How Sea Glass Properties Is Expanding With Confidence

Built to Scale: How Sea Glass Properties Is Expanding With Confidence

by Jen | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized

Nick Van Assche on the infrastructure behind a growing luxury real estate franchise. When Nick Van Assche set out to grow Sea Glass Properties into a franchise operation, he knew vision alone wouldn’t be enough. As a partner at the Virgin Islands-based brokerage...
Is Franchising Right for You? What Real Estate Professionals Should Consider First

Is Franchising Right for You? What Real Estate Professionals Should Consider First

by Jen | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you have spent years building a real estate business on relationships and local knowledge, the idea of joining a franchise can feel both exciting and unsettling. The promise of brand recognition, a strong technology platform, and a built-in support network is real....
Premiere Properties Announces Co-Brand with Sea Glass, Expanding Its Coastal Real Estate Presence

Premiere Properties Announces Co-Brand with Sea Glass, Expanding Its Coastal Real Estate Presence

by Jen | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Premiere Properties Inc., a boutique real estate firm specializing in Rhode Island’s coastal communities and lifestyle real estate, has announced its co-brand with Sea Glass and will now operate as Premiere Properties | Sea Glass. The partnership marks an...
SumnerBaird Announces Co-Brand with Sea Glass, Strengthening Its Community-Focused Real Estate Approach

SumnerBaird Announces Co-Brand with Sea Glass, Strengthening Its Community-Focused Real Estate Approach

by Jen | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

A new chapter for SumnerBaird as it partners with Sea Glass, strengthening its local roots while expanding capabilities for clients and community.  SumnerBaird, a renowned real estate firm with a rich heritage and tradition of service in Eastern North Carolina, has...
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