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HomeSmart Taps Nakia Evans as Designated Broker for DC, VA, PA

Evans becomes the newest addition to the brokerage’s East Coast team, stepping in as Designated Broker for the DMV and Pennsylvania region.

Nakia M. Evans, HomeSmart Designated Broker for DC, VA and PA markets

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — May 13, 2026 — HomeSmart has named Nakia Evans as the brokerage’s newest Designated Broker. A well-known and respected industry leader in the region, she will oversee operations in the Washington D.C., Virginia and Pennsylvania markets.

For over 23 years, Evans has led with vision and passion, helping agents and high-performing teams find the structure and strategies necessary to drive sustainable profitability. Her results-focused leadership style is rooted in accountability, clarity and execution. A nationally recognized Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designee and former REALTOR® of the Year, Evans is respected for her industry expertise. 

In recent months, HomeSmart’s East Coast expansion efforts have ramped up, fueled by housing demand. Evans, a firm believer in the brokerage’s powerful platform, appreciates the freedom and support the full-service, 100% commission model offers agents and consumers. 

“Joining HomeSmart represents more than a career move — it’s a growth move. It places me in a position to lead with greater impact, expand opportunities for agents and help shape the future of real estate across the DMV region. My mission is to empower agents with the tools, mindset, structure and leadership they need to win bigger, grow smarter and build sustainable businesses. When agents grow, communities grow — and I’m excited to be part of that transformation with HomeSmart,” says Evans.

In her role as Designated Broker, Evans will be responsible for HomeSmart’s local day-to-day activities with a focus on agent development, mentorship and recruiting. She anticipates growing the brand’s footprint in the market with agents receptive to the organization’s transformative model: personalized support, tailored training, end-to-end technology and a commission structure that allows them to keep more in their pocket with every transaction.

Nishika Green, HomeSmart’s Vice President of Corporate Brokerages – East Coast, said of the announcement, “Nakia is an industry visionary, and her approach aligns with what we’re trying to accomplish at the brokerage level — empower real estate professionals and their clients with real flexibility and transparency.”