The Agency expands global reach with new office in Jamaica

GLOBAL REAL estate brokerage, The Agency, launched its new office in Jamaica, The Agency Jamaica, which is the firm’s first office in the country.

It joins the brokerage’s growing network of offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Europe, Turks & Caicos, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

The office will be led by industry veterans Matthew ‘Taff’ Stevenson, Rebecca Stevenson, Sean O’Neill, and Ian Hurdle, who will all serve as managing partners, as well as David Thwaites, who will serve as managing rroker. It is located at Unit 15A, 9-11 Phoenix Avenue in Kingston.

“We are thrilled to launch our first office in Jamaica as The Agency continues to expand strategically, forging partnerships with like-minded industry leaders across the Caribbean and beyond,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and founder of The Agency, in a release.

“It’s an honour to once again partner with Sean O’Neill and Ian Hurdle while welcoming Taff Stevenson, Rebecca Stevenson, and David Thwaites to The Agency family as we embark on this exciting next chapter for our brokerage.”

In the release, the company cited Jamaica as offering a unique blend of tropical beauty, rich culture, and unparalleled lifestyle opportunities, noting that with its warm climate, beaches and vibrant communities, the island presents an irresistible allure for those seeking to experience the ideal Caribbean lifestyle.

“Jamaica is such a special country with a strong culture that appeals to both locals and visitors alike,” said Jim Ramsay, executive vice president of franchise sales at The Agency.

“Our expansion into Jamaica and the greater Caribbean has been unprecedented. By leveraging our extensive network of leading agents and unrivalled marketing strategies, we are poised to redefine the real estate landscape in Jamaica,” he added.

According to the release, The Agency has a renowned brand that is featured on international television shows including ‘Buying Beverly Hills’, which debuted on Netflix in 2022 and recently announced its second season scheduled to debut in March. It was noted by The Financial Times as one of America’s ‘fastest growing companies’ and has ranked among Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies in the country for six consecutive years.

Recently, The Agency ranked 18th on the 2023 RealTrends 500 list, and the fifth-largest privately held independent brokerage in the US by sales volume. In 2022, Inman named The Agency Luxury Brokerage of the Year, and the firm was nominated for a second time in 2023.