Join a Keller Williams Brokerage in Baltimore
Baltimore rewards agents who know it block by block. What it does not reward is building the business alone. Catalyst Towson is the Baltimore-area office of KW Catalyst Partners, a Keller Williams network across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, with mentorship, training, and local leadership behind every transaction.
John Newman
Operating Principal
Doug Rubin
Broker of Record
Shaquille McCray
Managing Director
In a city market, deals turn on knowing the block, the ground rent, the permit history, and who to call when a settlement snags. That is where a real office team earns its keep. John Newman is our Operating Principal, Doug Rubin serves as Broker of Record, and Shaquille McCray leads the office as Managing Director, all working out of our Lutherville location just up the road from the city. Across the KW Catalyst Partners network, agents closed more than $2.2 billion in volume in 2025 and served 5,492 families. When a rowhome inspection turns up a surprise or a contract needs eyes before midnight, you get a person who knows Baltimore, not a ticket in a queue. The platform runs behind you; the commission stays yours.
For new agents and experienced producers
New to real estate in Baltimore
Baltimore rewards agents who learn the fundamentals fast, because a first-time buyer in Hampden and an investor eyeing a Highlandtown flip need very different things from you. Catalyst Towson gives new agents a step-by-step blueprint, one-on-one mentorship, and a plan built around a real income target, so you spend your first year closing instead of guessing. You learn how city contracts, ground rent (a Baltimore leasehold quirk), and financing quirks actually work, with a local team that answers when you call. This is where a new Baltimore agent learns the business the right way.
Start Your First Year Right →Already producing across the city
Most of us built our businesses the hard way across this city, so we do not think you should have to. If you are already closing across Baltimore, you have earned the right to keep more of it. At Catalyst Towson you hold the majority split until you hit your annual cap, then 100 percent for the rest of the year, and profit share makes you a stakeholder who earns as the office grows, not just off your own settlements. Command is included in your cap, so the tools you use to farm neighborhoods and stay in front of past clients are not another line item. Your license moves in as little as a business day, and our team runs the transfer so your pipeline never pauses. Bring your book and keep your momentum.
Talk Splits and Transfer →What you build when you make the move
Training and coaching
Weekly live sessions at the Lutherville office, on-demand courses through Keller Williams University, one-on-one mentorship for new agents, and coaching for producers scaling a city book. Specialty tracks for every stage, from your first listing to running a team.
Technology that is included
Command, the KW app suite, gives you a CRM, marketing platform, and business analytics built for agents. It is included in your cap, so farming a Baltimore neighborhood or nurturing a past-client database does not cost you a separate CRM subscription or a per-seat marketing fee on top.
Splits and cap, stated plainly
Catalyst Towson uses the Keller Williams commission model: you keep the majority split on every transaction until you reach your annual cap, then you earn 100 percent for the rest of the year. You also share in the brokerage's profit as a partner in the business. We will run the exact numbers against your real production in a short conversation.
Local support you can reach
Contract review, document compliance, and tech questions handled in-house by leadership and staff at our Lutherville office, a short drive from the city, not routed to a call center. Real people who understand a Baltimore deal and know your file when you call.
Frequently asked questions
Is Catalyst Towson accepting new agents in Baltimore?
Yes. Catalyst Towson associates both new and experienced agents working Baltimore City and the surrounding metro, whether you are just getting licensed or moving an established book. New agents step into mentorship and a first-year plan; producers step into better economics and in-house support.
Where is your Baltimore-area office?
Our office is at 1300 Bellona Ave in Lutherville, MD 21093, just north of Baltimore City and minutes from the neighborhoods you work. You can reach the office at (443) 660-9229. From Baltimore City it is a straight shot up North Charles Street, or I-83 to the Beltway (I-695).
How do the commission splits and the KW cap work?
Catalyst Towson uses the Keller Williams commission model. You keep the majority split on your transactions until you reach your annual cap, and after you cap you earn 100 percent for the rest of the year. On top of that, agents share in the brokerage's profit. We will walk you through the exact split and cap for your production when we talk.
Do you train and mentor new agents?
Yes. Beyond the blueprint and mentorship, new agents get a productivity track with accountability check-ins, so training turns into listings and closings rather than notes in a binder. You practice scripts, role-play live conversations, and work real lead-generation activities with a coach watching your numbers. Producing agents get ongoing coaching and specialty education.
How do I move my real estate license to Catalyst Towson?
It is faster than most agents expect. A Maryland MREC license transfer can be done in as little as one business day, and you keep working your pipeline the entire time, so no deals stall. Our team files the paperwork with you and moves your active business, tools, and marketing over, walking you through each step so nothing slips.
What parts of Baltimore do you serve?
Agents with Catalyst Towson work Baltimore City neighborhoods from Federal Hill and Canton to Hampden, Roland Park, and the northeast corridor, along with Baltimore County and the wider metro across Anne Arundel, Harford, Howard, and Carroll counties. The service area reaches the outer counties of Kent, Queen Anne's, and Cecil, and into southern Pennsylvania, including York, Lancaster, Adams, and Chester counties.
Three steps, no guesswork
Schedule a confidential conversation
We talk through your goals and your numbers, in confidence. Nothing changes until you decide it should.
Plan your transition
We build the move around your production and your stage, whether you are getting licensed or bringing an active city book.
Make the move
The team handles the details, from the license transfer to your tools and marketing, so you keep working while you switch.
Build your business in Baltimore
Curious what your Baltimore business looks like at Catalyst Towson? Schedule a short conversation with our team. We will talk through your goals, your numbers, and how our training, technology, and local support fit the city market you work every day. Another year at the same split is another year you do not get back, so if the math could be better, it is worth an honest look. A candid conversation about your next move, on your own timeline.
Building in a different market? See joining Keller Williams in Washington, DC or Towson, or find an office near you.
