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Pleasanton, CA — August 30, 2024 — NextHome is proud to announce the expansion of NextHome Paramount with a second office in charming downtown Matthews, North Carolina.
The expansion builds on the remarkable success of NextHome Paramount’s flagship office in Charlotte and is the organic outgrowth of increased demand for high-quality real estate services.
The brokerage is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Jayme and Bobby Downey.
Area experts at NextHome Paramount with decades of real estate knowledge are poised to serve residential clients throughout Weddington, Waxhaw, Monroe, Mint Hill, and across the Greater Charlotte area. Through partnerships with some of the area’s best and brightest agents, NextHome Paramount (Matthews) offers expertise in luxury homes, investment portfolios, first-time home buying, right- sizing, new construction, and relocation.
The Matthews office joins the growing NextHome franchise that currently has over 600 active office locations across the country.
Bobby, born and raised in the Charlotte area, added, “Matthews has grown exponentially but has still maintained so much of its charm and character in the downtown area. We love being able to walk out of our office and participate in all the things going on downtown and support our community. We believe in giving back to the community that gives back to us.”
NextHome Paramount (Matthews) continues a tradition of excellence started by Jayme and Bobby. These high-achieving professionals have been proudly elevating real estate service in the Charlotte area for 20 years.
Bobby spent over a decade in the mortgage industry before teaming up with Jayme in real estate sales. Together, they quickly became the top-producing husband-and-wife team at the world’s leading Keller Williams office, a distinction they held for many years.
The Downeys took the next step in their career by opening their own independent brokerage, driven by a desire to change the antiquated way brokerages are run. Jayme says “My vision is to revolutionize the brokerage model by shifting the focus to where it truly belongs: the agents. At NextHome Paramount, we believe that agents are the CEOs of their own businesses, and our role is to work for them—providing the tools, support, and resources they need to thrive. We’re dedicated to empowering our agents to lead, innovate, and achieve their fullest potential in an environment that genuinely values their contributions.”
As their business grew and more agents expressed interest in joining them, the Downeys realized they needed not just more tools and technology, but also genuine support. NextHome not only met these criteria perfectly but also aligned with their core morals and values. NextHome’s mantra, #HumansOverHouses, embodies the belief that people always come first, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community over transactions. After launching NextHome Paramount (Charlotte) in 2018, the Downey’s created a family-like brokerage where high-achieving professionals reach the pinnacle of their careers.
With a small but mighty team, NextHome Paramount ranks among the top 100 brokerages in a competitive market with about 3,000 brokerages and more than 22,000 agents.
“We take a lot of pride in our remarkable agents and the environment we’ve built together,” Jayme said. “We care about each other here, we support each other, and that translates into exceptional experiences for every client.”
Jayme is a National Association of REALTORS® Certified Trainer with a deep passion for high-level mentoring. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her peers, and her supportive yet direct approach to coaching empowers others to reach their full potential. Jayme has a proven track record of helping agents achieve their business goals, increase production, and close more deals. In 2024, she was honored as ‘Most Admired CEO’ by the Charlotte Business Journal and recognized as one of Mecklenburg County’s ’50 Most Influential Women.'”
Today, Jayme and Bobby are looking forward to expanding their ability to provide NextHome’s people-centered perspectives on real estate through the Matthews office.
“It’s the best feeling in the world when you can help that client find their perfect home,” Bobby said. “We want to have a long-lasting relationship with these buyers and sellers. That is so important to us and always will be.”
“Our clients get a white glove level of service,” Jayme added. “The agents who work with us are dedicated to putting Humans Over Houses and being service-centered members of our community. We are proud to be a part of the Matthews community and very excited to offer agents that can serve at such a high level.”
In addition to supporting agents full-time, Jayme is also a NextHome National Certified Trainer and NextHome Academy Real Estate Coach. She volunteers her time and expertise on the NextHome Disaster Relief Foundation Board of Directors, and she is the NextHome Franchise Advisory Growth Committee Vice Chair.
The Downeys are proud parents of 15- and 12-year-old boys and are involved in all kinds of activities with their children, including football, rugby, and basketball.
The Downey family spends their downtime on the water, whether it be fishing, boating, or hanging out beachside.
Please join us in congratulating Jayme, Bobby, and the rest of the team at NextHome Paramount on the opening of their brand new NextHome office in Matthews, North Carolina!
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact VP of Sales Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
Each office is an independently owned and operated business.