ROME — HUNT Real Estate ERA has expanded its presence in Central New York by acquiring Flagstone Real Estate, a locally-owned real estate firm at 8490 Turin Road, the company has announced.

Flagstone has served the Mohawk Valley region since 2016 and employs nine real estate sales professionals, all of whom will be joining HUNT.

“We are thrilled to have the Flagstone sales professionals join our team and expand our presence in Rome,” said Dave Evans, regional vice-president of HUNT’s Central New York division. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know Flagstone’s owners, Julie Sestito and Wendy Palinski, and can appreciate the good reputation they’ve earned. While the brokerage name will be changing to HUNT, the faces will stay the same. We’re dedicated to offering the same great local knowledge and expertise you’ve come to expect from Flagstone Real Estate.”

Both Sestito and Palinski said they are pleased with the move.

“Julie and I, along with the entire Flagstone team, are proud to join HUNT Real Estate ERA,” said Palinski. “We look forward to offering our clients continued exceptional service with the addition of expanded marketing and resources that HUNT offers.”

HUNT Real Estate ERA will reside in the current location of Flagstone’s branch. HUNT has three additional Mohawk Valley locations in New Hartford, Clinton and Oneida.