Monumental Joins Forces with PLACE to Scale Growth, Strengthen Systems, and Elevate Agent Success
“There’s no more guesswork. With an extensive network of Partners that have proven the strategies work, we can focus on selling real estate, adding agents we love working with, and helping as many clients as possible.”
FAIRFAX, Va., March 2025 — PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one business services and technology platform for top teams at any brokerage, announced today that Austin Southern and Monumental are now part of the PLACE network. PLACE improves profitability and production to make running a real estate business easier.
Austin Southern, owner and operator of Monumental, leads a high-performing team serving Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. Over his career, Austin and his team members have closed over 1,200 transactions, surpassing $413 million in lifetime sales volume.
Austin’s journey into real estate was shaped by his entrepreneurial spirit and background in business and marketing. After launching a retail business and later transitioning to digital advertising, he gained invaluable experience in client relations, market positioning, and strategic growth. In 2020, he made the shift to real estate, joining forces with his mom, an established solo agent. Together, they quickly gained traction in the Arlington market with a strong focus on senior living.
By 2022, Austin was ready to take his business to the next level and began intentionally building a team. “There is nothing that gets me more fired up than agent success, which ultimately means client success,” he said. In just a few short years, his team hit major milestones, including ranking on The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends America’s Best List and exceeding $1 million in gross commissions. “We are building something agents are proud to be a part of,” Austin shared. “A team where lifelong learning, positivity, and a winning mindset define our culture.”
With PLACE’s systems, technology, and business support, Monumental is positioned for exponential growth. “There’s no more guesswork,” Austin said. “With an extensive network of Partners that have proven the strategies work, we can focus on selling real estate, adding agents we love working with, and helping as many clients as possible.”
“Austin has built a dynamic business focused on agent success and client excellence,” said Ben Kinney, co-founder of PLACE. “We’re excited to help him implement proven strategies, grow his leadership, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.”
“Austin’s vision for Monumental is clear—he’s building a high-performing, client-focused team,” said Chris Suarez, co-founder of PLACE. “We’re honored to support his journey as he refines his operations, strengthens his leadership, and creates new opportunities for his agents and clients.”
Through this partnership, Monumental is set to expand its market presence, provide a stronger foundation for agents, and drive long-term business success. “We’re ready to run plays that work and execute them at a high level,” Austin said. “PLACE will be a key part of our next chapter, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”
