JOHN NAUMANN & ASSOCIATES JOINS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY

TRANSACTION EXPANDS BROKERAGE’S PRESENCE IN LEE COUNTY

SUNRISE, FL (September 21, 2022) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Lee County presence for the second time this year with the addition John Naumann & Associates. The

transaction adds its REALTORS® and staff to the statewide company. Terms were not disclosed.

The brokerages’ founder, John Naumann, who passed away suddenly in July, first came to Sanibel in 1972 and founded John Naumann & Associates, Inc. in 1975. John built the company into the largest real estate brokerage company on Sanibel and Captiva Islands with annual sales of more than $400 million.

John Naumann & Associates have an impeccable reputation and have represented the region’s finest

properties.

“This acquisition serves as a tribute to John Naumann’s honorable legacy and ongoing commitment to serving the real estate needs of the

Sanibel community. We are proud and fortunate that they have entrusted us to continue in his honor as John Naumann & Associates transitions to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty. The pillars of our core values - longevity, stability and integrity are perfectly aligned with those of John Naumann & Associates. The firm’s associates are well-respected throughout the local community and southwest Florida, and we are pleased to

welcome them to our “Family of Services,” said Rei Mesa, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices Florida Realty.

“We are honored to have the associates of John Naumann join our Southwest Florida region,” remarked Shawn Strodoski, Regional Vice

President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.

“John Naumann & Associates have enjoyed great recognition and success over the years assisting customers with outstanding results. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty’s solid

reputation, global brand recognition, along with their long-term vision are an excellent match for my father’s company and for the dedicated and loyal

REALTOR® associates who deserve the continued expectation of excellence and leadership. We are proud to have the Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices name now associated with the team and look forward to continued success,” commented, Jason Naumann, son of the late John

Naumann.

The company’s local real estate associates are immersed in the Sanibel and Captiva real estate markets and specialize in condos and waterfront homes for sale. Craig Dorfman, Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty – Fort Myers located at 6700 Daniels Parkway, Suite 4, Fort Myers, FL 33912, will also be the Managing Broker of the Sanibel Branch Sales Office located at 1149 Periwinkle Way, Suite A, Sanibel, Florida.

33957, Office # 239-472-0176.

The transaction represents Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices Florida Realty’s ongoing growth strategy in Florida.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 22 counties throughout Florida with over 30 locations and nearly 1,700 sales professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in

1999, and is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services. The company is a franchise member of

the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, financing, home warranty plans, and personal concierge services.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 50,000 Sales Professionals, 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, The Bahamas and India. The company has been recognized as the No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, dedicated to children with cancer, having generated more than $3.9 million. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices is a global residential real estate brokerage franchise network with more than 50,000 real estate professionals and nearly 1,500 offices across 12 countries including, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, The Bahamas, and India. In 2021, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network represented more than $179.9 billion (USD) in real estate sales volume. The network, among the few

organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability,

and longevity.