Partner Real Estate closed out 2025 with both celebration and strategic clarity at its annual Partner Real Estate Gala, an event that marked a milestone year for the brokerage while signaling a decisive move into the future.
Held on December 11, the gala brought together agents, staff, and leadership to recognize production, culture, and growth — and to formally introduce the next phase of the company as it prepares to launch 2026 on a new platform.
A year defined by results
The evening opened with recognition of Partner Real Estate’s standout performance in 2025, a year that reinforced the company’s position among the top-performing teams in the country.
Partner Real Estate was recognized as:
- #1 team in San Gabriel Valley
- #2 in the SGV / Los Angeles region
- #3 Best Real Estate Mega Team in California
- #13 in the United States
The brokerage also earned multiple RealTrends Verified honors, including:
- Top Team by Sides
- Top Team by Volume
- The Thousand by Volume
- The Thousand by Sides
For leadership, the accolades were less about trophies and more about validation. In a market marked by higher costs, shifting commission conversations, and tighter margins, the results underscored the strength of Partner Real Estate’s team-based model, systems, and operational support.
“This was a night to celebrate our agents,” Rudy Lira Kusuma, CEO of Partner Real Estate shared during the event. “These results are proof of what’s possible when agents are properly supported with structure, marketing, and people behind them.”
From celebration to strategy
While the night honored past performance, the most anticipated moment of the gala came with a forward-looking announcement: Partner Real Estate officially unveiled its new platform alignment with LPT as it prepares to launch 2026.
The move represents a strategic evolution rather than a departure from the brokerage’s identity. Leadership emphasized that Partner Real Estate’s culture, staff support, coaching, and team systems remain unchanged — but are now paired with a platform designed to better address the realities agents face today.
Why the platform shift matters
As the industry continues to evolve, Partner Real Estate leadership framed the decision around a central question: What do agents need right now to remain profitable, competitive, and scalable?
The answer, according to the company, lies in reducing friction while expanding opportunity.
With the new platform, Partner Real Estate agents gain access to:
- Multiple compensation options, allowing agents to choose the structure that fits their business
- Higher net income per transaction, supported by lower overhead
- No monthly fees, desk fees, or sign-up fees
- Done-for-you listing marketing, designed to strengthen listing presentations and seller confidence
- Modern technology and CRM systems that streamline lead, listing, and transaction management
- Revenue share opportunities that create income beyond individual production
- Equity opportunities aligned with long-term growth
- A national platform that expands collaboration and referral opportunities
The brokerage positioned the platform as both proven and progressive — pairing Partner Real Estate’s established team infrastructure with a model built for the next phase of the industry.
A model built for the market ahead
Industry-wide, brokerages are facing increased pressure to justify their value proposition to agents. Partner Real Estate’s approach reflects a broader trend toward agent-centric models that prioritize flexibility, cost control, and long-term wealth creation.
Rather than adding complexity, the company’s leadership emphasized simplicity: fewer fixed expenses, stronger marketing leverage, and more ways for agents to build sustainable businesses.
“This isn’t about chasing trends,” Kusuma noted. “It’s about giving agents a platform that actually works — one that’s been tested, refined, and built to scale.”
Looking ahead to 2026
The gala closed with optimism and momentum. For many in attendance, the evening represented both affirmation and opportunity — a recognition of what had been achieved in 2025 and a clear roadmap for what lies ahead.
As Partner Real Estate moves into 2026, the message to agents was consistent and clear: the future belongs to those who adapt, align with strong systems, and operate on platforms designed for growth.
With proven performance behind it and a forward-looking platform now in place, Partner Real Estate is positioning its agents not just to survive the next market cycle — but to lead it.