MADISON, N.J., (May 21, 2026) — ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader and subsidiary of Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP), today announced its latest affiliation in the Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois Real Estate Partners, a 19-year-old multi-office operation with over 140 affiliated sales associates serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Founded in 2007 by current owner and designated managing broker Frank Scibior, Illinois Real Estate Partners is now doing business as ERA Partners. The firm was established with the goal of providing Chicagoland residents a holistic real estate experience that goes beyond buying and selling homes. Scibior, who has a background in computer programming, achieved this goal through his willingness to be an early adopter of new industry trends and technology, while keeping the human aspect of the business firmly in focus. Throughout his 21 years in the industry, Scibior has also been recognized as a top producer by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, while developing specializations across residential sales, short sales, luxury homes, first-time home buyers’ assistance, distressed properties, commercial properties, relocation clients, and property management. Scibior’s capabilities are further enhanced by the support of his office manager, Carmen Garcia, and operations specialist, Rebecca Sayad, who play critical roles in managing the firm’s day-to-day operations.
ERA Partners, with two offices, including a headquarters in Lombard and another in Chicago proper, also has several industry relationships that allow it to provide a comprehensive real estate experience. With ties to nearby staging consultants, home inspectors, legal and financial professionals, and mortgage companies, Scibior and his 140 affiliated sales associates have positioned themselves as a trusted, capable resource for Chicagoland residents looking for real estate assistance.
As part of the ERA® network, Scibior and his affiliated agents will now be equipped with powerful business-building tools and innovative marketing programs designed to connect buyers and sellers more effectively, helping to drive production. In addition to ERA’s centralized technology stack, which can help the brokerage further streamline its operations, Scibior also cited the brand’s identity as a key reason for affiliating. As a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings, ERA offers a balance of global scale and local feel that strongly resonates with residents moving in and out of Chicagoland. With this newly strengthened positioning, Scibior plans to grow his office production by 25% over the next 12 months and hopes to leverage his increased bandwidth to pursue local outreach efforts that would further strengthen the firm’s ties to its community.
Headquartered in Chicago’s western suburbs, ERA Partners assists a wide variety of buyers and sellers. From families looking for a quieter suburban lifestyle to young professionals seeking the true city experience in Chicago’s downtown, the firm is uniquely positioned to support clients at every stage of their real estate journey. Now backed by the ERA network, Scibior and his agents will benefit from instantly recognizable international branding, while still offering the homegrown feel that ERA Partners is known for.
Details:
● The brokerage’s recruiting efforts will be enhanced by the ERA® brand’s highly engaged global referral network and state-of-the-art technology suite, including the MoxiWorks® platform, which supports the delivery of a seamless, fast, connected client experience that can help drive business and boost productivity.
● Team ERA University can help support organic growth through increased productivity as affiliated agents access the extensive professional development resources in the brand’s learning platform.
● Affiliated agents can also benefit from the ERA® brand’s consumer-focused marketing programs such as TextERA, an effective lead generation tool that transforms yard signs into interactive property marketing; and the buyer and seller follow-up programs that help affiliated agents keep in touch with clients after the transaction, which can lead to referrals and repeat business.
● A new ERA relationship with the software company Canva will provide affiliated agents with Canva Enterprise accounts at no additional cost.
● According to realtor.com®, the median home list price in Lombard is $382,000.
Quotes:
“Frank has struck an impressive balance between emphasizing innovation without losing sight of tried and true, human-oriented practices. His early adoption of technology and ability to stay ahead in one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas set his firm apart, but what truly distinguishes ERA Partners is its continued commitment to a personalized client experience. We’re confident that Frank and his agents have the values and vision to continue growing in Chicagoland, and we’re excited to provide them with the tools that can help them bring the business to the next level.” – Alex Vidal, president of ERA Real Estate
“Joining ERA Real Estate allows us to deliver an elevated real estate experience, which is ultimately what our business is all about. Almost 20 years ago, we noticed the need for a company that could do more than just help someone complete a transaction. We wanted to be an all-in-one resource, driven by respect, industry knowledge, and a willingness to accommodate the client, instead of the other way around. Now as an ERA affiliate, our agents and clients alike can benefit from previously untapped offerings, which can give us even more time to focus on building more meaningful relationships in our community.” – Frank Scibior, owner and designated managing broker, ERA Partners
About ERA Real Estate
ERA Real Estate knows that real estate is as local as it gets. We believe that our core business values of collaboration, innovation, diversity and growth are needed more than ever. As a global leader in the residential real estate industry for over 50 years, ERA features a powerful network of like-minded entrepreneurs supported by the brand’s game-changing technology, products and powerful lead generation.
The ERA network includes more than 39,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates and over 2,200 offices throughout the United States and 37 other countries and territories.
ERA Franchise Systems LLC (www.ERA.com) which operates the ERA Real Estate system, is a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP), a global provider of real estate services. ERA Real Estate information is available at www.ERA.com.
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