Fathom Holdings (FTHM) Conference Call Summary Company Overview - Fathom is a real estate technology company providing a comprehensive solution for residential and commercial real estate, including brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings [3][4] - The company operates in 43 states with plans to expand to five additional states in 2024 [4] Financial Performance - Q1 revenue grew by 32%, transactions increased by 26%, and agent growth was 22.8% [4][31] - Significant investment of approximately $20 million in proprietary software [4][22] - The acquisition of My Home Group in November 2024 added 2,200 agents and $100 million in revenue, expected to contribute $1.2 million in EBITDA in 2025 [4][28][29] Unique Business Model - Fathom's model differs from traditional brokerages by allowing agents to retain a larger portion of their commissions, charging a flat annual fee of $700 plus a transaction fee [11][12] - The company offers a concierge-level service and a virtual business model, which enhances agent support and efficiency [7][10] Technology and Efficiency - Fathom owns all its technology, which includes an ERP-like system for managing transactions and agent operations [18][19] - The direct cost per transaction is less than $270, significantly lower than competitors [19][26] - The Elevate program, launched recently, aims to provide agents with comprehensive support, potentially increasing gross profit per transaction by four times [14][15][26] Growth Strategy - Fathom aims to reach approximately 100,000 agents in the U.S., currently having around 15,000 [27] - The company anticipates organic growth to return to 15% and total growth (including acquisitions) to reach close to 30% [50][61] - The Elevate program is expected to generate approximately $1 million in EBITDA for every 100-120 agents [15][73] Ancillary Services - The mortgage business grew by 15% year-over-year, while the title business grew by 61% in Q1 [25][74] - Fathom aims for 50% of its ancillary business to come from non-Fathom agents, currently at over 60% [75] Market Position and Competition - Fathom is the tenth largest real estate company in the U.S. in a highly fragmented market with around 80,000 brokerages [9][60] - The company is not focused on competing directly with large mortgage companies like Rocket Mortgage, as it operates differently and relies on Fathom agents for business [54][55] Future Outlook - The company expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA positivity in Q2 2025, driven by cost reductions and growth in ancillary services [57][58] - Fathom plans to continue expanding its footprint and exploring acquisition opportunities in the fragmented real estate market [33][61] Management and Governance - The leadership team has extensive experience in real estate and technology, with a strong board of directors supporting growth initiatives [34][36] Additional Insights - Fathom divested from its insurance business to focus on higher growth opportunities, achieving a 32% growth rate in its core business [78] - The company has implemented AI solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across various operations [51][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by 32.1% to $93.1 million compared to $70.5 million in the same period last year, exceeding analyst expectations by approximately 12% [6][17] - Brokerage revenue rose nearly 36% to $88.9 million from $65.4 million last year, with gross profit improving to $8.1 million, a 13% year-over-year increase [6][7][8] - GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $5.6 million or $0.24 per share, compared to a loss of $5.9 million or $0.31 per share in Q1 2024, reflecting cost-saving efforts [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The brokerage business closed approximately 9,715 real estate transactions, a 26.1% increase from 7,703 transactions in Q1 2024 [20] - Mortgage revenue increased by 13% to $2.6 million from $2.3 million in Q1 2024, while title business revenue rose 43% to $1 million from $700,000 [14][23] - Adjusted EBITDA for the real estate division improved to approximately $1.6 million in Q1 2025, up from $800,000 in Q1 2024 [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Housing inventory increased by 16% in California, 20% in Utah, 28% in Colorado, and 18% in Georgia, indicating a shift towards a more balanced market [13] - Average home prices dropped year-over-year by 2.4% in Florida, 4% in Colorado, 8% in Kansas, and 5% in Illinois, reflecting market adjustments [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three core drivers for long-term profitability: expanding revenue through strategic growth, enhancing gross margins via agent programs like Elevate, and maintaining cost discipline [25][27] - The Elevate program aims to enhance agent productivity and profitability, with over 120 agents signing up shortly after its soft launch [9][10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism despite ongoing economic headwinds, stating that the company is well-positioned to benefit from improvements in market activity [4][14] - The company expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA profitability in Q2 2025, marking a significant milestone [5][27] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with a cash position of $8 million, including $2.7 million in net proceeds from a public offering [24] - Cost-cutting initiatives are projected to reduce expenses by approximately $750,000 per quarter going forward [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on how Elevate enhances profitability on gross profit and adjusted EBITDA per transaction? - Management indicated that the Elevate program is expected to increase gross profit margins by three to four times compared to traditional programs due to the efficiency of the platform [31][34] Question: Have discussions with similar-sized agent teams accelerated post-launch of Elevate? - Management confirmed increased conversations with various brokerages and technology partners since the launch of Elevate, indicating potential partnerships and licensing opportunities [36][37]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by 32.1% to $93.1 million compared to $70.5 million in the same period last year, exceeding analyst expectations by approximately 12% [7][17] - Brokerage revenue rose nearly 36% to $88.9 million from $65.4 million year-over-year [8][17] - Gross profit improved to $8.1 million, a 13% increase year-over-year, with a 34% growth excluding divested Daggle Insurance [8][17] - GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $5.6 million or $0.24 per share, compared to a loss of $5.9 million or $0.31 per share in Q1 2024 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The brokerage business closed approximately 9,715 transactions, a 26.1% increase from 7,703 transactions in Q1 2024 [21] - The Real Estate Division's revenue was approximately $88.9 million, a 36% increase attributed to the addition of My Home Group [22] - Mortgage revenue increased by 13% to $2.6 million from $2.3 million year-over-year [15][24] - Cyto revenue increased by 43% to $1 million from $700,000 in Q1 2024 [16][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Housing inventory rose by 16% in California, 20% in Utah, 28% in Colorado, and 18% in Georgia, indicating a shift towards a more balanced market [14] - Average home prices dropped year-over-year by 2.4% in Florida, 4% in Colorado, 8% in Kansas, and 5% in Illinois [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three core drivers for long-term profitability: expanding revenue through strategic growth, enhancing gross margins through agent programs like Elevate, and maintaining cost discipline [26] - The Elevate program aims to enhance agent productivity and drive long-term profitability, with over 120 agents signing up shortly after its soft launch [9][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism despite ongoing economic headwinds, stating that the results reflect discipline and execution [6] - The company expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA profitability in Q2 2025, marking a significant milestone [7][26] - Management remains cautious about broader market volatility but is encouraged by current momentum [27] Other Important Information - The company has reduced expenses by approximately $750,000 per quarter going forward [6] - The cash position at the end of the quarter was $8 million, including $2.7 million in net proceeds from a public offering [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on how Elevate enhances profitability? - Management indicated that Elevate's structure allows for a higher gross profit margin per transaction, potentially growing by three to four times compared to traditional programs [32][33] Question: Have discussions with similar-sized agent teams accelerated post-Elevate launch? - Management confirmed increased conversations with various brokerages and technology partners since the Elevate launch, indicating potential partnerships and licensing opportunities [36][38]