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Two offices of a national real estate brokerage company have merged, creating one regional office with more than 725 employees.

HomeServices of America on Tuesday announced that its Portland and Seattle offices are joining forces, according to a news release. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of Omaha, Neb.-based Berkshire Hathaway.

The regional office will provide services to residential and commercial clients in the Seattle and Portland metropolitan areas, as well as Central Oregon, Yamhill County and the Oregon coast.

Jason Waugh, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate鈥檚 Portland office, has been named president and CEO of the combined companies.

鈥淭his merger creates a regional powerhouse within the Pacific Northwest,鈥� Waugh said. 鈥淲e are combining two organizations, each with immensely talented agents, sales managers and employees and a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional real estate experience into a company that will be unmatched in (its) ability to serve the real estate needs of new and existing clients.鈥�

Mike Gain, former president and CEO of the Seattle office, has assumed the role of chairman emeritus. He will focus on acquisition and expansion strategies and opportunities for the company.

鈥淢ike and Jason have done an outstanding job in positioning Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate for continued growth and success,鈥� said Ron Peltier, chairman and CEO of HomeServices of America. 鈥淐ombining the operations of these companies brings together two great organizations and reinforces our commitment to expanding our footprint in the Pacific Northwest.鈥�

Combined, the two offices鈥� sales volume for 2014 was $2.2 billion, according to the news release.

HomeServices鈥� operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services.