Next-Nest:
Born from Outrage, Built for Efficiency
It started with a simple move—one that should have been exciting. But when Marietta (our founder) sold her family home and bought another, the staggering reality hit hard: over $145,000 vanished in fees, commissions, and hidden costs. For what? A system that felt archaic, opaque, and wildly inefficient.
That moment ignited a mission.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower people to navigate the real estate market with confidence and clarity by replacing the traditional, complex commission model with a simple, transparent flat fee. We provide expert guidance and full-service support to ensure our clients achieve your real estate goals, ensuring they keep more of what is theirs and trust every step of the process.
This Isn’t Just Business—It’s Justice.
We created Next-Nest because no one should pay six figures for a system that spends 96% of its energy on everything but the client. Today, we’re proving there’s a better way: smarter, fairer, and designed for the way people actually live.
Join the Movement – Change Real Estate, One Transaction at a Time
Core values
Our model is built on a foundation of radical transparency and empowering our clients. We believe that buying or selling a home should be a clear, fair, and modern experience.
1. Radical Transparency.
We believe in absolute clarity from start to finish. Our single, upfront flat fee eliminates commission confusion and hidden costs, ensuring honest partnerships built on trust, not percentages.
2. Unwavering Alignment.
Our success is solely defined by yours. Freed from the conflict of a commission-based sale, our advice and efforts are purely focused on achieving the best possible outcome for you.
3. Empowering Modernity.
We leverage efficiency and innovation to challenge the status quo. We provide the expert guidance and powerful tools you need to control your journey, ensuring you keep more of your equity.
Rebels With a Real Estate Cause
Marietta Companie
Founder & Managing Director
Meet Marietta - real estate commission industry disrupter!
Marietta has spent over 20 years in the finance industry, with the last seven in home mortgage lending. Prior to her involvement in the mortgage industry, she was actively involved in the automotive corporate world. She is an alum of the University of Miami. (Go Canes!)
Kate Hotchkiss
CoFounder & Managing Partner
Meet Kate – Your Real Estate Rebel with a Cause!
Kate brings over 8 years of real estate expertise to the table, following a successful 15+ year career in corporate operations management. She didn't just join the industry - she mastered it, cutting through the noise to create real change. A proud University of Central Florida graduate (Go Knights!), she combines corporate savvy with genuine passion for client advocacy.