Days after news first broke that Fridman had left Compass, the luxury agent announced on Instagram his move to the brokerage, which is led by luxury powerhouse Aaron Kirman
Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty
The merger brings on Katy Thielke Straser's 7-person team and allows Jones Fridman International to expand into NorCal. The team now represents about $25B in career sales
The LA-based luxury powerhouses have collaborated together at Compass for 6 years. After clients suggested they make the partnership official, the pair formed Jones Fridman International