Lexington's Most-Reviewed Real Estate Team

New Home Collective is a real estate team in Lexington, Kentucky, brokered by eXp Realty. Bob Sophiea founded the team in 2014. We serve Lexington and Central Kentucky, including Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford, Madison, Clark, Bourbon, and Franklin counties. We have closed more than 1,600 homes and hold 1,200+ five-star Google reviews, more than any other real estate team in Lexington. Our office is at 3101 Clays Mill Rd, Suite 201, Lexington, KY 40503. Call us at (859) 721-2200.

Bob Sophiea started selling real estate in 2012 with a list of 25 contacts.

He built New Home Collective in 2014 around one idea. Most people

don't need a salesperson. They need somebody who will tell them

the truth and then handle the hard parts.

That's still how we work.

Why People Call Us

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Almost nobody calls a real estate team on a good day.

They call during a job change with a short window. A growing family in a house that stopped fitting. A parent's home that nobody knows what to do with. A landlord who's tired of the phone ringing at midnight.

The house is rarely the actual problem.

The problem is not knowing what your options are, or which one is right for you.

So that's where we start. What's your timeline? What do you need to walk away with? How much disruption can your life handle right now?

Then we lay out the real paths.

Sometimes that's listing on the open market. Sometimes it's a cash offer with a closing date you pick. Sometimes it's waiting six months. Sometimes it's not selling at all.

We'll say so even when it doesn't get us paid.

Not sure what your options are? Let's talk. (859) 721-2200

We'd rather show you than tell you...

1,200+ five-star Google reviews. More than any other real estate team in Lexington.

1,600+ homes closed. Across Lexington and Central Kentucky since 2014.

Ranked #1 in Lexington by RealTrends 2026. By volume and by sides, large team category.

2026 Best of Lexington Gold winner. Best Real Estate Team.

2026 Best of Lexington Silver. Bob Sophiea, Best Real Estate Agent.

5x eXp ICON Award. Issued in Bob's name. Earned by the whole team.

The awards are nice. The reviews matter more.

Those came from people who were living through something hard and decided we handled it right.

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"Brandon Cox and his team at New Home Collective made selling our house such a smooth experience. From our first conversation, Brandon took the time to understand what we needed and set clear, realistic expectations from day one. With his experience and marketing team, we were able to accept an offer after 2 days of listing." - Josh O.

"The New Home Collective team was fantastic to work with. Blaire specifically was amazing to work with. They listened, gathered all of the data needed to make an educated decision about our listing price, and put together a professional package with all of our options. We highly recommend them and look forward to working with them in the future!" - Adam S.

"Trustworthy and communicative. Bob helped us buy an investment property - sight unseen - and was our eyes and guide through the process. He applied his local market knowledge to give us confidence in moving forward with a strong offer that was accepted. We are very happy with our outcome." - Elizabeth K.

How We Work

We answer the phone.
Call us and you get a person. If we miss you, we call back. That sounds like a low bar.
Ask around and you'll find out it isn't.

You hear from us every week.
New homes on the market. What sold near you and for how much. Where prices are moving.
You shouldn't have to chase your own agent for an update.

We're a team, on purpose.
A single transaction has roughly 180 moving pieces. One person juggling all of them
is how things get dropped. Our agents, listing coordinators, and transaction managers
each own their part, so nothing sits.

You're never locked in.
If you're not happy with how it's going, pick up the phone and cancel the listing.
No penalty, no argument. We'd rather earn it than trap you.

See what your home is worth. Free market analysis, no pressure.

What We Do

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Buying

First home, next home, or the one you've been circling for two years.

We'll show you the ones worth seeing and be straight about the ones that aren't.

Selling
Pricing, prep, photography, marketing, negotiation, closing.
We handle the whole thing and keep you posted the entire way.

Cash offers
If speed and certainty matter more than squeezing out the last dollar,
we can get you a cash offer and a closing date you choose. We'll also tell you
honestly what you'd likely net on the open market instead, so you can compare.

Investing
Rentals, flips, and long-term holds across Central Kentucky.
We run the numbers with you before you buy, not after.

Questions People Ask Us

Who owns New Home Collective?

Bob Sophiea founded New Home Collective in 2014 and still runs it. He started selling real estate in 2012 with a list of 25 contacts. The team is brokered by eXp Realty and based in Lexington, Kentucky.

What areas do you cover?

Lexington is home. We also work throughout Central Kentucky, including Nicholasville, Georgetown, Versailles, Richmond, Winchester, Frankfort, Paris, Harrodsburg, Danville, Lawrenceburg, Mt. Sterling, and Shelbyville. That covers Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford, Madison, Clark, Bourbon, and Franklin counties.

Not sure if we cover your area? Just ask.

Do you charge a cancellation fee?

No. If you are not happy with how your listing is going, call us and cancel it. No penalty and no argument.

We would rather earn your business than trap you in it.

How is a team different from a single agent?

One home sale has roughly 180 moving pieces. When one person handles all of them, things get dropped.

Our agents, listing coordinators, and transaction managers each own their part. Nothing sits and waits on one busy person.

Do you buy houses for cash?

We can get you a cash offer with a closing date you pick. That matters when speed and certainty are worth more to you than squeezing out the last dollar.

We will also tell you what you would likely net on the open market instead, so you can compare the two and decide.

What does it cost to work with you?

Commission is negotiable and we go over it with you before you sign anything. There are no hidden fees and no upfront charges to list.

How many homes have you sold?

More than 1,600 across Lexington and Central Kentucky since 2014. We also hold 1,200+ five-star Google reviews, more than any other real estate team in Lexington.