Intero®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty. Samuel Cadelinia, a 41-year industry veteran and previous broker and owner, will continue to operate his successful real estate practice with Intero in San Francisco.

“This acquisition will further our forward progress and momentum in San Francisco,” said Brian Crane, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Intero – A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate. “Sam is a perfect fit for our Intero culture in San Francisco. Sam and Cathy have been friends for many years and will do an outstanding job integrating Sam’s group from BHHS into Intero and help us continue to grow our San Francisco presence.”

Intero San Francisco’s Vice President and Managing Officer Cathy Scharetg will be combining her existing agents and operation at the newly acquired office located at 1430 Taraval Street in San Francisco.

“I am so excited to be welcoming Sam and his agents to the Intero family,” said Cathy Scharetg, VP and Managing Officer of Intero San Francisco and Daly City. “I have known Sam for nearly 15 years and I can attest to the quality of person he is. It’s going to be so fulfilling to work together to continue to build our community-focused real estate business in San Francisco.”

“I could not think of a better company than Intero to associate myself and my agents with,” said Samuel Cadelinia, Former Broker and Owner of BHHS California Realty. “This transition has reenergized me and I am looking forward to helping Cathy continue to build a top-notch real estate operation in San Francisco.”

About the Intero Brand:

Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America Inc., serves Northern California and Nevada with 22 offices throughout the greater Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Calaveras County, Western Nevada and the Greater Lake Tahoe Region. The Intero Franchise network is comprised of 55 affiliates located in Alabama, California, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas. The company is headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley.

Find more information about Intero at www.intero.com. Find more information about HomeServices at www.homeservices.com.