Seattle, WA – January 13, 2024 – Compass, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States, announces the addition of Metropolist Real Estate, a leading firm consistently ranked among the top 20 brokerages in Washington State. Known for its creativity and strong community ties, Metropolist has been a trusted name in Seattle real estate, fostering connections through education, events, and a lifestyle-driven home buying and selling approach.
Co-founded in 2014 by Chad Zinda and Domenica Lovaglia, Metropolist has built a reputation for excellence, closing over $1.22 billion in sales volume. The 28-broker firm is celebrated for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, earning accolades such as being named one of the Top 25 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses by the Puget Sound Business Journal and ranked #16 among Residential Real Estate Firms in Seattle by volume of sales.
By joining Compass, Metropolist positions itself for greater growth and enhanced service capabilities. This partnership combines Metropolist’s local expertise and unique brand ethos with Compass’s national network and the industry’s only end-to-end technology platform.
“Metropolist is where business and life come together to create something extraordinary,” said Zinda and Lovaglia, Metropolist Co-Founders in a joint statement. “Our mission has always been to deliver meaningful and personalized real estate experiences, empowering our clients and brokers to thrive. By joining Compass, we’re leveraging innovative tools and resources to elevate our services, foster growth, and strengthen the connections that make our community so special.”
Metropolist’s distinctive approach integrates client education, curated events, and a deeply ingrained culture of collaboration. With Compass, the firm aims to build on its strong foundation while offering an even more seamless and elevated client experience.
“Metropolist exemplifies the client-first approach and community engagement at the heart of Compass,” said Jason Carroll, Compass Northwest President. “Their strong community focus makes them a perfect fit for Compass, and we’re excited to support their continued success.”
For more information about this partnership www.metropolist.com.

