Fathom Holdings Inc - FTHM STOCK NEWS

Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM) has announced a strategic partnership with Locafy (Nasdaq: LCFY) to enhance its real estate agents' visibility in local search results. The collaboration will provide Fathom's 14,500+ agents with advanced local marketing tools through Locafy's entity-based SEO technology.

The partnership aims to deliver first-page search prominence for targeted keywords and locations, initially focusing on select neighborhoods within multiple markets. The integration combines Locafy's SEO technology with Fathom's database of neighborhoods, transaction information, and agent profiles to create a comprehensive solution offering near real-time, localized information for property buyers and sellers.

The long-term goal is to implement a scalable solution that allows all Fathom agents to enhance their online visibility and help consumers connect with real estate professionals in their local communities.

Fathom Holdings (NASDAQ: FTHM) has announced two major updates: a new Bitcoin strategy and preliminary Q4 2024 results. The company will allocate up to 50% of its excess cash to Bitcoin, with plans to purchase up to $500,000 in Bitcoin or Bitcoin ETFs within two weeks. The company also aims to enable Bitcoin payments for agents and customers in the future.

The integration of recently acquired My Home Group is progressing as planned, expected to contribute over $110 million in revenue for 2025. Q4 2024 preliminary results show revenues between $89.7-91.7 million, up 21-24% year-over-year, with gross profit increasing 28-30%. The company reported an expected GAAP net loss of $7.3-7.4 million and adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.8-3.0 million. Agent count grew 23% to 14,500, while brokerage transactions increased 16.5% compared to Q4 2023.

Fathom Realty (Nasdaq: FTHM) has appointed Andrew Shock as Vice President of Operations. With over 20 years of experience in residential brokerage, Shock joins from his previous role as Director of Operations at eXp Realty. His appointment will allow DeJane Kerr, Senior Vice President of Compliance, to focus exclusively on brokerage compliance.

Shock brings extensive expertise in operational management, residential and commercial property transactions, corporate portfolio sales, and new home developments. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Toledo in Business Administration and Legal Studies. The appointment aligns with Fathom's strategy to enhance operational capabilities and drive growth in its technology-driven real estate services platform.

Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM) announced the expansion of its joint venture, Verus Title Elite, into Amarillo, Texas. This marks the fourth Texas market for Verus Title Elite, adding to its existing operations in Plano, Flower Mound, and Waxahachie. The new office will be led by Lori Quinlin, an experienced title professional with strong local connections.

The expansion is part of Fathom's strategy to enhance its integrated real estate services platform, which includes residential brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings. The move demonstrates Verus Title Elite's commitment to providing localized expertise and community-centered service in Texas's dynamic real estate market.

Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM) has announced key leadership changes to strengthen its growth strategy. Jon Gwin, former Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer, where he will focus on revenue generation and strategic partnerships across the company's real estate, mortgage, and title divisions. Samantha Giuggio, previously Chief Operations Officer of Fathom Realty, has been promoted to President of Fathom Realty and Chief Operations Officer of Fathom Holdings, bringing over 14 years of experience to her expanded role.

Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM) announced Q3 2024 results, highlighting a 9% increase in its real estate agent network to approximately 12,383 licenses. However, real estate transactions dropped by 9% year-over-year, leading to a 10% decline in total revenue to $83.7 million. The company reported a net loss of $8.1 million or $0.40 per share, up from a loss of $5.5 million or $0.34 per share in Q3 2023. This was primarily due to a $3 million NAR settlement contingency. Despite challenges, Fathom improved its gross profit percentage to 9% from 7% YoY. The acquisition of My Home Group added over 2,200 agents, expanding Fathom's footprint in Arizona and Washington. Fathom also launched new commission plans to drive agent recruitment and retention. The company withheld Q4 guidance due to the uncertain impact of these new models.

Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM) has promoted Joanne Zach to Chief Financial Officer. Zach, who has served as Senior Vice President of Finance since February 2021, brings over 25 years of finance experience across public and private sectors. She has worked closely with CEO Marco Fregenal on strategic planning and financial decisions for the past three years. Prior to joining Fathom, she worked in public accounting at Arthur Andersen and held senior finance leadership positions. This transition allows Fregenal to focus fully on his CEO role while Zach takes charge of financial operations.

Fathom Holdings (FTHM) has acquired My Home Group, a leading Arizona-based brokerage ranked 27th nationally by transaction volume. The acquisition adds over 2,200 agents who complete approximately 12,000 transactions annually, expanding Fathom's agent network to 14,500 nationwide. My Home Group will retain its name, with co-founders Jereme Kleven and Mark Hutchins continuing to oversee operations. The merger strengthens Fathom's presence in Arizona's growing real estate market and creates opportunities to cross-sell mortgage and title services to My Home Group's client base.

Verus Title, a subsidiary of Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM), has announced two key leadership appointments. Monica Schroeder, with over 20 years of industry experience and a previous role leading a national title agency, has been appointed as President. Penelope Vockel, formerly Vice President for the Northeast and Midwest regions, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Schroeder brings expertise in scaling operations and enhancing client experiences through technology, while Vockel has been instrumental in driving growth across multiple regions with her decade-long industry experience and legal background from Georgetown University.