Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate company in the Puget Sound area of Washington is merging with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate company in Oregon and southern Washington. This consolidation will combine the strength of two companies with more than 725 real estate professionals creating a regional Pacific Northwest brokerage.

Jason Waugh, the current President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate in Portland, will assume the role of President and CEO of the combined companies. Mike Gain will be the Chairman Emeritus focusing on future acquisitions to continue the expansion of Berkshire Hathaway in the northwest region.

" I am extremely proud of what everyone has accomplished since I returned to the company in 2009 " Gain said . " It has been very rewarding to welcome new agents and to see the accomplishments of our loyal, experienced agents who have been with us for many years ", Gain added .