REMAX is welcoming a new affiliate in Missoula, Montana, joining the REMAX networkas REMAX Confluence. The franchise is joining with an initial roster of nine agents and a stated focus on agent development and a relationship-driven culture, the company announced on Wednesday.
The brokerage is led by broker-owner DJ Smith, who is returning to the REMAX brand where he started his real estate career in 2014 in Missoula, according to the announcement. Over the past decade, Smith has worked as a managing broker, helped grow market share for one of Montana’s largest brokerages and held leadership roles at the local and state Realtor association levels, including serving as president of the Montana Association of Realtors in 2024.
REMAX Confluence will operate from an office in Missoula and it plans to recruit additional agents.
“Everything starts with culture,” Smith said in a statement. “I’ve always believed that when people support each other’s success, everyone wins. That’s the kind of environment we’re building at REMAX Confluence.”
The office joins the REMAX franchise network, which emphasizes agent productivity and brand recognition and provides a suite of tools and resources designed to support broker/owners and agents. Smith said in the announcement that REMAX’s ability to adapt to changing market conditions and agent needs was a key factor in his decision to affiliate again with the brand.
“Real estate is always changing, but REMAX has consistently shown a willingness to adapt to the market and the needs of agents. I’ve had the opportunity to work with other brands and learn from different models, but what always stood out to me was how REMAX supports entrepreneurs,” Smith said in a statement. “When you’re building something of your own, it’s important to know the entire brand is invested in helping you succeed.”
The launch comes just a few weeks after The Real Brokerage closed its acquisition of REMAX forming the Real REMAX Group.