NEW YORK, NY, AUG 31, 2021 — Compass, a leading real estate technology company, today announced its continued growth in Wisconsin with a new Managing Director, Kel Svoboda, and two top agents from Milwaukee, Shar Borg and Collin Yelich.
Kel Svoboda joins Compass with over 16 years of leadership experience within the real estate industry, most recently serving as the Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for Glendale, WI based brokerage, First Weber. There, he maintained oversight across various departments and revamped the training, marketing, and branding processes for agents statewide, ultimately guiding the brokerage to $3.5 billion in sales volume for 2020. A board member, chairman, and committee member for numerous organizations in both the real estate and local realms, Kel brings a wealth of philanthropic, organizational, and managerial expertise to Compass.
“Compass aligns with my belief of helping agents and the need for change within the real estate industry. I felt that in order to make the most impact on these beliefs, I needed to be alongside the top talent in Milwaukee,” said Kel Svoboda, Managing Director for Compass in Milwaukee. “Compass is not only ahead of the curve, it is creating the highway to the future of real estate.”
Shar Borg, a Founding Agent for Compass in Milwaukee, has been in the industry for over 15 years and has consistently been ranked within the top percentile of agents in the city based on sales volume. Nominated as one of Milwaukee Magazine’s ‘Best of Milwaukee’ in real estate, Shar is repeatedly recognized for her year to year record north shore luxury sales and elite clientele which most notably includes many players, coaches, and staff of the defending NBA Champions, The Milwaukee Bucks. In addition to her accolades and network, Shar and her team hold detailed knowledge of the various communities throughout Milwaukee, regularly helping professional transplants and those new to the area find the ideal real estate opportunity.
“I’ve come to learn that Compass’ passion for listening to agents about what makes our business more efficient and effective is real. When it comes to marrying both technology and marketing, Compass has zero competition,” said Shar Borg, Founding Agent for Compass in Milwaukee. “My team consists of excellent and diverse agents who are specialized to help in every facet of the home buying and selling process, from first time buyers to experienced investors. Through partnering with Compass, we are empowered to serve our clients at the highest levels and I’m positive that the best is yet to come!”
Also joining Compass in Milwaukee is agent Collin Yelich, a former professional baseball player, now specializing in the Milwaukee real estate market. With his mother as a top Compass agent in Los Angeles and his uncle as a prominent commercial developer in Orange County, Collin has amassed a wealth of knowledge from years of exposure to the industry. Focusing on properties above the $400,000 mark, Collin works with many young professionals and is known for his ability to provide reassurance, transparency, and satisfaction for his clients.
“In an ever-changing market and economy, now is the perfect time for me to join my forward-thinking approach
with Compass’ vision to build a modern real estate platform. With Compass pairing the industry’s top talent with technology, we will bring an intelligent and seamless experience to the Milwaukee community, which I am privileged to serve,” said Collin Yelich, Compass agent in Milwaukee. “I am truly excited to join Compass and watch our growth within the Milwaukee community.”
Compass is home to nearly 23,000 agents operating in over 50 markets in the U.S. In 2020, Compass agents assisted home sellers and buyers to transact approximately $152 billion in residential real estate making Compass the largest independent real estate brokerage in the United States.
About Compass
Founded in 2012, Compass is a leading real estate technology company, providing an end-to-end platform that empowers its residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service, brokerage services and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry. Compass agents utilize the platform to grow their business, save time and manage their business more effectively. For more information on how Compass empowers real estate agents, one of the largest groups of small business owners in the country, please visit www.Compass.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or other non-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Compass' current perspective on existing trends and information as of the date of this release. Statements containing words such as "could," "believe," "expect," "intend," "will," or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from Compass' current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Compass' business, including, but not limited to, expansion into new markets, prevailing market conditions, the impact of general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally, and risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative, but is not exhaustive. For information about other potential factors that could affect Compass' business and financial results, please review the "Risk Factors" described in Compass' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 13, 2021, and Compass' other filings with the SEC. Except as may be required by law, Compass undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update these forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
