Key facts
- Equity Union Real Estate has expanded into Nevada, its first market outside California.
- Jason Lindstrom is appointed regional director for southern Nevada and California's Coachella Valley.
- Melissa Dominguez-Martin will serve as managing and compliance broker for Nevada.
- Equity Union was named the fastest-growing brokerage on the 2026 RealTrends Verified GameChangers list.
- The expansion focuses on an agent-first culture, marketing, technology, and legal support.
Equity Union Real Estate has expanded its operations into Nevada, marking the independent brokerage's first market outside of California. This move is part of the company's broader national growth strategy.
The company was recently recognized as the fastest-growing brokerage in the country based on its five-year transaction side percentage, according to the 2026 RealTrends Verified GameChangers list.
In southern Nevada, the operation will be led by Jason Lindstrom as regional director, who will also oversee the Coachella Valley region in California. Melissa Dominguez-Martin has been appointed as the managing and compliance broker for Nevada.
Harma Hartouni, CEO of Equity Union Real Estate, expressed excitement about the Nevada expansion, highlighting the company's commitment to empowering agents, delivering exceptional client experiences, and growing intentionally. He noted that Southern Nevada is a dynamic market and that Lindstrom's leadership is crucial for the brand's national expansion.
Lindstrom brings over 26 years of real estate experience, including leadership roles across multiple states. He is a U.S. Army veteran with expertise in brokerage growth, recruiting, coaching, and operations. Lindstrom stated that Equity Union prioritizes people, culture, innovation, and agent success.
Dominguez-Martin has more than 24 years of industry experience, with a previous specialization in REO, HUD, and short-sale transactions before founding the Dominguez-Martin Group. She believes Equity Union's commitment to collaboration, innovation, and agent success aligns with her own philosophy.
The Nevada expansion will focus on an agent-first culture, providing in-house marketing and technology support, legal and operational resources, coaching, mentorship, and an organic growth strategy that avoids mergers or acquisitions.
In addition to leading the Nevada expansion, Lindstrom will oversee Equity Union's Coachella Valley region, which comprises over 270 agents and achieved more than $1.2 billion in sales volume in 2025.