Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was created in 2012 as a new real estate brand majority-owned by HomeServices of America, Inc., an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway, and Brookfield Asset Management, which acquired Prudential Real Estate in 2011. One of the most well-known and trusted brands in the world, Berkshire Hathaway was ranked No. 1 on Barron's list of the Top 100 "most respected" companies in the world, outranking brands like Apple and Disney. With the addition of Prudential Network Realty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is able to incorporate the sales expertise and local market knowledge of a Northeast Florida market leader. The firm, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2013, was one of Prudential's top affiliates in Florida and among its Top 50 in the national network.