About Newfound
Newfound is a national real estate brokerage and home services company committed to making buying, selling, and investing in real estate more cost-effective and rewarding for consumers and institutions. Newfound leverages its extensive network of top-rated salaried agents and integrated real estate services to deliver an exceptional experience at honest prices for its partners..
At the end of 2022, Newfound emerged from the union of Houwzer and Trelora, both dedicated to revolutionizing the industry by maximizing value and minimizing costs.
Newfound leveraged the strengths and geographical reach of both organizations, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, transparency, and customer experience while setting the stage for new brands and services aimed at transforming the Real Estate industry.
Newfound's Commitment to Community
RiseUp Fund
In 2022, Newfound launched the RiseUp Fund. RiseUp is an independent nonprofit organization that provides a clear path toward homeownership for underserved families through education, financial assistance, and empowerment. Newfound donates $100 to the RiseUp Fund for every home it helps its clients buy or sell with 100% of those funds supporting eligible families with homebuyer grants and programs.
Board of Directors
Jonathan Zabusky
Executive Chairman
Former President, GrubHub
As CEO of Seamless, Zabusky led the company through tremendous growth before merging it with GrubHub – then led corporate strategy as GrubHub’s President. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the company’s initial public offering.
Austin Allison
Director
Co-Founder/CEO, Pacaso, Dotloop
Co-Founder/CEO, Pacaso, Dotloop
As the founder of Dotloop, Allison transformed a disjointed real estate document process into one streamlined, unified experience on a single platform. In 2015, Dotloop was acquired by Zillow Group for $108 million. Today, the technology is used by nearly a million real estate professionals across the country.
Michael Maher
Director
Co-Founder/CEO, Newfound
Mike is the Co-Founder and CEO of Newfound. Maher co-founded Houwzer after experiencing the inefficiencies in the real estate industry firsthand. A serial real estate entrepreneur with experience in coworking, brokerage, and incubation, Maher is passionate about the paradigm shift taking place in all aspects of real estate.
Dan Herscovici
Director
Consumer Lead, Edison Partners
Consumer Lead, Edison Partners
Former Senior VP and GP of Xfinity Home Dan Herscovici is a highly accomplished Fortune 50 executive and partner at Edison Venture Fund LP. Herscovici’s expertise in strategic investments and operational growth strategies has led to remarkable outcomes for both the companies he worked with and the investors involved.
Montgomery Moran
Director
Former Co-CEO, Chipotle
Former Co-CEO, Chipotle
As the former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Moran played a pivotal role in elevating the company’s success and solidifying its position as a leader in the fast-casual dining industry. Moran’s strategic vision and commitment to high-quality, sustainable ingredients drove Chipotle’s exponential growth and garnered a loyal customer base.
Executive Leadership
Michael Maher
CEO, Newfound
Mike is the Co-Founder and CEO of Newfound. Maher co-founded Houwzer after experiencing the inefficiencies in the real estate industry firsthand. A serial real estate entrepreneur with experience in coworking, brokerage, and incubation, Maher is passionate about the paradigm shift taking place in all aspects of real estate.
Rod Ward
President, Newfound Enterprise
Ward is a seasoned real estate expert with a background in sales and marketing. As CEO of Trelora, Ward’s leadership and expertise propelled the brokerage to great heights, earning the company recognition for its exceptional customer service and cost-saving solutions.
Suzanne Garber
Executive Director/CEO, RiseUp Fund
Dr. Suzanne Garber is the CEO of the RiseUp Fund, focused on reducing racial disparities in homeownership. Prior to RiseUp, Dr. Garber led the 2020 Census efforts in the nation’s 6th largest city ensuring an accurate count of the city’s 1.5M residents. She is also the founder of Gauze, the world’s most comprehensive census of hospitals outside the US.
Company Values
We hold ourselves accountable to these core values in each and every transaction:
Trust. Transparency. Reliability. Honesty. Expertise.
Our Stakeholders
Consumers
We have saved our clients more than $420 million in listing commissions and rebates, giving our clients more money to finance what’s important to them. Our home sellers save an average of $12,000.
Agents
Newfound agents earn a competitive base salary plus performance bonuses. All out of pocket costs are covered including mileage, license fees, MLS access, and membership dues. Our agents also receive health care contributions, options for dental and vision insurance, and commuter benefits.
Community
Employees volunteer 50 hours a year in their local community, both through group opportunities and individual interests. Additionally, Newfound donates 2.5% of profits each year to area nonprofits.
1435 Walnut St, 3rd Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19102
success@newfoundgroup.com
(267) 765-2080
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