Top-Performing Vermont and New Hampshire Real Estate Team Joins PLACE for Cutting-Edge Technology and Business Solutions
“PLACE offers everything we need to scale immediately. The platform allows us to provide agents with value that has not yet been possible in this industry—things like stock ownership, revenue share, and access to subsidized health care.”
BURLINGTON, Vt., December 2024 — PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one business services and technology platform for top teams at any brokerage, announced today that Matt Bex and Livian Vermont are now powered by PLACE. PLACE improves profitability and production to make running a real estate business easier.
Livian Vermont was started by Adam Hergenrother, founder of the recently-acquired real estate team platform of the same name, Livian. The team grew to become one of the most profitable and top performing real estate organizations in Vermont.
In 2017, Matt Bex joined the team as CEO to lead Livian Vermont, leveraging his entrepreneurial vision and proven leadership skills from prior real estate team-building experience in Alaska. Together, Hergenrother and Bex have established Livian Vermont as a trusted partner for buyers and sellers across Vermont and the Upper Valley of New Hampshire.
Bex began his real estate career in 2011 after serving in the United States Air Force. His journey into real estate was inspired by his own experience purchasing a home during his military service. Encouraged by his real estate agent, Bex decided to pursue his license and build a business that combined his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for helping others achieve homeownership.
With Bex at the helm, Livian Vermont has achieved remarkable growth, reaching $90 million in annual sales volume and earning recognition as the #1 team within Keller Williams Vermont.
Today, Bex leads the team as its operator with longstanding team member Dan Preston, director of sales, running the team’s secondary location out of Woodstock, Vermont. In 2023, the team closed 171 transactions totaling $89 million in sales volume and, over the course of their careers, has been part of more than 2,150 real estate transactions in VT and NH.
In September 2024, PLACE announced its acquisition of Livian, creating an opportunity for Livian Vermont to transition onto PLACE’s industry-leading platform. “PLACE offers everything we need to scale immediately,” said Bex. “The platform allows us to provide agents with value that has not yet been possible in this industry—things like stock ownership, revenue share, and access to subsidized health care. Joining PLACE was the logical next step for our team to accelerate growth and impact.”
“Matt and his team bring a proven track record of high performance and a deep commitment to excellence,” shared Ben Kinney, co-founder of PLACE. “Their passion for growth and innovation mirrors our vision at PLACE, and we’re thrilled to support them in building even greater opportunities for their agents and clients. We look forward to seeing how they redefine what’s possible in their Vermont and New Hampshire markets.”
Chris Suarez, co-founder of PLACE, highlighted the alignment between the two organizations. “Matt and the Livian Vermont team embody the principles of leadership and service that PLACE is built on. Together, we are expanding the possibilities for real estate agents to build impactful businesses that serve their communities and empower their lives.”
By joining PLACE, Livian Vermont gains new tools and support to grow its impact locally in New England. With this partnership, clients can expect an even smoother real estate experience, and agents will have more opportunities to thrive – personally and professionally.
