The Partner Real Estate Gala was more than a celebration of a successful year — it marked the beginning of a new chapter for real estate agents looking for a platform built to help them grow, scale, and serve clients at the highest level.
At the center of that moment was Michael Valdes, CEO of LPT International and Global President of Aperture, whose remarks captured the heart of what this new alignment represents for agents, teams, and brokerages nationwide.
“This Is What We’ve Built — And It’s About Family”
Standing before a room filled with Partner Real Estate agents, leaders, and industry professionals, Valdes shared a clear and powerful message:
“We’re all about family. We have built the largest and fastest-growing real estate company ever in real estate history. And now, to bring in companies like Partner — coming in and literally partnering with our platform — we’re creating an even larger family.”
For Valdes, the partnership is not just about growth metrics or scale. It’s about bringing together proven organizations under a platform that removes barriers and expands opportunity.
“This is exciting. This is an exciting day. It’s a new future for those agents — a new platform and a new opportunity for them to serve their clients at the highest level.”
A Platform Designed for Agents to Thrive
The message throughout the evening was consistent: the future of real estate belongs to platforms that empower agents, not burden them.
By aligning with LPT’s hybrid model, Partner Real Estate agents gain access to a platform designed to increase productivity, reduce overhead, and create long-term growth opportunities — without sacrificing culture or support.
The focus, Valdes emphasized, is simple:
- Give agents better tools
- Give agents more flexibility
- Give agents a platform that scales with them
- Give agents more ways to win for their clients
Industry Leaders Show Support for the Vision
The gala also drew leaders from across the real estate industry who came to support the partnership and witness the momentum firsthand.
Suneet Agarwal, Team Leader and Coach from Sacramento, California, shared why being present mattered:
“I’m here to support Rudy and all of Partner Real Estate and to welcome them to LPT. It’s so important for me to be at this event. I wanted to come and see all the great stuff Rudy and Partner Real Estate are doing. I’m super excited about everything that’s coming next.”
Her presence reflected a broader industry recognition that this platform alignment represents something meaningful — not just for one brokerage, but for agents across markets.
Agents Experiencing the Culture Firsthand
For agents already inside the Partner Real Estate ecosystem, the gala reinforced what they’ve experienced day-to-day.
Daniel Kirkpatrick, a newer agent who joined Partner Real Estate just two months ago, shared his perspective:
“I’m fairly green with the team, but Rudy knows what he’s doing — he knows how to throw an event. Everybody has been so welcoming and professional, and I’ve learned a lot even in the 60 days I’ve been here.”
That combination of professionalism, education, and community was a recurring theme throughout the night.
Training, Systems, and What Comes Next
James McDonald, who leads conversion training and playbook development for Partner Real Estate agents, spoke to the operational impact of the partnership:
“We’ve developed an entire playbook and great training, and the agents are doing an amazing job. But what I’m really excited about is that we’ve now gone into partnership with LPT.”
For McDonald, the alignment represents an acceleration — not a reset.
“This is going to explode agent productivity. There are so many more opportunities around every corner. I can’t wait to be standing here one year from now talking about how much we’ve grown. 2025 was amazing, but 2026 is going to be even better.”
A New Future for Real Estate Agents
The message coming out of the Partner Real Estate Gala was clear:
this is a platform built for the future of real estate.
By combining:
- A proven team system
- Strong agent support and training
- A scalable hybrid platform
- A culture rooted in family and collaboration
Partner Real Estate and LPT are creating an environment where agents can do more than just close transactions — they can build careers, businesses, and long-term success.
As Michael Valdes summed it up:
“This is what we are doing together.”
And for the agents in the room — and those watching closely — that future has never looked brighter.