California Brokerages Shifted Hundreds of Agents to NextHome
Two brokerage owners moved five offices from Keller Williams to NextHome's new franchise model.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Real Estate — General
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Nearly 400 agents and five offices across California have transitioned from Keller Williams to NextHome. The move follows the launch of a new five-year franchise model tailored for large brokerage operators.
Why it matters
The transition reflects a broader effort by large brokerage owners to reduce operational friction and manage margin pressures. These owners are seeking streamlined technology options and flexible franchise agreements to address recent commission settlement changes.
The new franchise model provides a five-year agreement structure for large operators. It offers participants a choice between a Full Tech Stack and a Lite Tech Stack to consolidate their brokerage systems.
The players
Albert Meggers
A brokerage owner who transitioned two offices and nearly 200 agents to NextHome.
Colleen Rogers
A brokerage owner who moved three offices and approximately 200 agents to the NextHome franchise.
NextHome
A real estate franchise organization that recently introduced a five-year model for large brokerage operations.
Keller Williams
The national real estate brokerage franchise from which the five offices and 400 agents departed.
The details
Albert Meggers transitioned two offices in the Central Coast and Ventura County, while Colleen Rogers moved three offices in Orange County, including locations in Yorba Linda, Orange, and Anaheim. The new platform consolidates core systems for these large brokerage operations to better manage complex administrative demands.
Timeline
May 2026: NextHome launched the large-office franchise model.
September 2026: Colleen Rogers transitioned three offices to NextHome.
September 22, 2026: Article published regarding the office transitions.
Culture Shift
This transition reflects the industry-wide response to the National Association of Realtors' commission settlement changes, which have forced brokerages to re-evaluate their operational structures. Large firms are increasingly prioritizing technological consolidation to maintain margins in a more competitive market environment.
Clients in the Central Coast, Ventura County, and Orange County may experience changes in local brokerage operations and branding as offices integrate into the new system. These administrative shifts are designed to streamline service delivery for local buyers and sellers.
The takeaway
This move highlights the growing demand for flexible franchise agreements that can better accommodate the operational needs of high-volume real estate teams. Owners looking to replicate this shift should prioritize evaluating how their current tech stack impacts long-term profit margins.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving residential property market, visit the California Real Estate — General section.
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