HRLS Partners Join Sotheby's International Realty

Sotheby's International Realty announced that HRLS Partners, the #1 small team from Washington Fine Properties has joined TTR Sotheby's International Realty. The award-winning partnership boasts a total lifetime sales volume of $2.42 billion and has continuously been recognized by RealTrends Verified as among the "Top 1,000 Agent Teams in America," with a distinguished legacy of success in the Capital Region's luxury real estate market.

HRLS Partners – comprised of Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith – successfully closed nearly 1,300 transactions throughout their careers, spanning a combined 70 years of experience. The team possesses expertise in representing luxury properties across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including the $11.2 million sale of a prestigious estate located in the neighborhood of Langley Farms in McLean, Virginia earlier this year. The team achieved the highest average sales price of $3 million, the highest of any team in the Capital Region in 2023,1 and was ranked by RealTrends Verified as the number two small team in Washington, D.C. in 20242.

"Our business is built to help clients achieve their luxury real estate goals, so it was only natural for us to align with the brand synonymous with luxury," said Robert Hryniewicki, co-founder of HRLS Partners. "Adam, Chris, Micah, and I are excited for this next chapter and are thrilled to join TTR Sotheby's International Realty with its leading luxury presence in the Capital Region. Our core business principles have always centered on working with exceptional people and being of service to our communities. We were drawn to TTR Sotheby's International Realty because it is locally owned with a community-driven, service-first mindset that perfectly complements our values. We look forward to leveraging this powerful partnership and the extraordinary global reach of the Sotheby's International Realty brand."

"We are delighted to welcome HRLS Partners to the TTR Sotheby's International Realty family," said Michael Rankin, managing partner, TTR Sotheby's International Realty. "Their reputation for excellence, integrity, and results is perfectly aligned with our company. The team's impressive track record and deep market knowledge make them ideal partners as we continue to expand our presence in the Washington metropolitan area. Not to mention, if you've ever done a deal with HRLS, you know they're very collegial, consummate professionals and bring their unique sense of levity to all situations."

Mark Lowham, CEO and managing partner, TTR Sotheby's International Realty, added, "The addition of HRLS Partners to our firm represents a significant milestone in our strategic growth. Their proven success in the luxury market, evidenced by their remarkable sales volume and transaction history, brings tremendous value to our organization. We're confident this partnership will create exceptional opportunities for both our clients and our agents."

As part of the transition to TTR Sotheby's International Realty, HRLS Partners will establish and help lead a new office in Cleveland Park, further enhancing the firm's footprint in northwest Washington, DC's luxury neighborhoods. With this addition, TTR Sotheby's International Realty will operate 13 offices in the region.