Polaris Pacific, the leading west coast new home sales, marketing, and research company, and Urban Pace, the leading Mid-Atlantic new home sales, leasing, and advisory firm, have entered into a strategic partnership that expands regional reach across the US while continuing to provide innovative technologies and research, seasoned personnel, and best-in-class service to premier new home developers.
After eight years of successful operation within Long & Foster, Urban Pace President Clint Mann acquired the firm and will continue leading Urban Pace in the strategic partnership while Managing Partner Garrett Frakes and Founding Partner Paul Zeger will continue to lead Polaris Pacific.
“With our proven ability to successfully enter new markets, and combined with the depth of knowledge and resources each firm brings, we are uniquely positioned to help developers seize opportunities and accelerate sales success – from in-fill, to resort, to hi-rise – in residential markets across the country,” said Garrett Frakes, Polaris Pacific Managing Partner and Clint Mann, President of Urban Pace in a joint statement. “Together, we can open doors to new opportunities and create a seamless pathway for growth in new regions.” Top of Form
Twenty-year residential sales veteran Matthew Felt, Managing Director of Polaris Paci?c and resident of Bethesda MD, will be joining forces with Clint Mann from his Washington, DC headquarters to oversee the combined regional growth and client services.
“Between our two firms, we have worked on some of the most prestigious and complex residential developments in the country,” said Matt Felt, Polaris Pacific Managing Director. “From high-end, luxury-branded residences and large resort communities to urban infill sites and affordable housing, we have the expertise to execute on any scale and type of project – which ensures we can approach each new development with a wealth of knowledge and best practices drawn from a broad variety of successful past projects.”
The Polaris Pacific/Urban Pace partnership unlocks a new level of market access and expertise for clients looking to expand or enter new regions. Currently, the two firms are actively working on a total of 62 projects in 14 markets and are currently licensed in 15 states with more soon to be formalized. The combined companies currently have more than $5B in active new home listings.
“Merging the strengths and resources of both Polaris Pacific and Urban Pace, clients gain access to a deeper pool of talent, technology, and expertise,” added Paul Zeger, Founding Partner with Polaris Pacific.
“This expanded resource base allows us to provide more comprehensive solutions tailored to each project, whether it’s a luxury development or a more affordable housing initiative.”
The leadership team behind this joint venture is one of the most experienced in the industry. Polaris Pacific is the West Coast leader in high-density real estate sales and marketing, delivering unparalleled experiences in major urban markets, including Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. Founded in 2001, Urban Pace has consistently ranked one of the largest and most successful new home sales and marketing firms in the Mid-Atlantic region. In 2016, Urban Pace joined forces with The Long & Foster Companies while maintaining its team, brand, and offices. Earlier this month, Clint Mann strategically acquired the firm from Long & Foster. Urban Pace now services clients in Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, and the cities of Washington, DC and Philadelphia.
Combined, the partnership has navigated every type of residential development — from luxury hi-rise homes to resort-style communities, townhomes, small infill sites, massive mixed-use communities and affordable housing.
About Polaris Pacific
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in San Francisco, Polaris Pacific is the West Coast leader in high-density real estate sales and marketing in major urban and resort markets. The firm specializes in new development, leveraging new tools and new technology to support long-term client relationships. Committed to a forward-thinking philosophy across the company, the firm has continually expanded with offices that include Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZ; and Kahului, HI. For more information on Polaris Pacific, visit https://polarispaci?c.com.
About Urban Pace
Urban Pace is the Mid-Atlantic leader in development real estate services including marketing, sales, leasing and advisory. Founded in 2001, our team is the experienced authority having worked on more than 300 communities from large master planned sites to urban boutique buildings. Urban Pace specializes in condominiums, townhomes, apartments and new construction sites across all price points. Combining its strategic approach and proprietary technology, Urban Pace has a track record of driving traffic and revenue with extraordinary results. For more information on Urban Pace, visit https://urbanpace.com/about/.