Ldor vdor- A real estate legacy passed down – Texas Jewish Post

By Amy W. Sorter

It’s no accident that Judaism emphasizes passing down traditions and education from generation to generation, ensuring continuity.

But l’dor v’dor extends beyond family into business — as seen in the relationship between longtime Ebby Halliday Realtor Alan Levy and Allie Beth Allman’s Key Team, led by Julie Haymann and Lauren Savariego.

The three have been connected for decades. So when Levy decided to retire after a 40-year career, selecting the Key Team to carry on his legacy felt like a natural next step.

Less than 6 degrees of separation

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Savariego first heard of Levy through her parents. “Alan and Barry (Hoffer) sold my parents their home in Dallas in 1995,” she said.

Haymann’s connection was similar. “Alan moved here from South Africa to work with my father-in-law, Basil Haymann,” she said.

The two women also had overlapping circles. Both entered real estate in the 2000s and knew many of the same industry professionals. Their husbands, Joe Savariego and Gary Haymann, were acquainted as well.

They finally met in 2007, when Savariego walked into Prudential Real Estate at Park and Preston and ran into Haymann.

The women quickly clicked and went to lunch, bonding as Realtors and young mothers. Their conversations soon turned to partnership.

“We bounced around how we could be moms, Realtors and build a business,” Haymann said. “And then we thought, why not do exactly what Barry and Alan did?”

Hoffer and Levy had built a successful residential real estate model at Henry S. Miller, carrying their partnership through later years at Prudential Real Estate and Ebby Halliday.

So the women turned to Levy for advice.

His answer was simple: leave egos at the door and split everything 50-50.

“We built our business on those two principles,” Haymann said. “When people ask us about the secret to our success, it’s always been Alan’s advice.”

Creating, retiring and passing it on

Savariego and Haymann remained at Prudential until 2012, then moved to Virginia Cook Realtors before joining Allie Beth Allman & Associates in 2019 as the Key Team.

Meanwhile, Levy continued selling homes after Hoffer retired, closing an estimated 2,000 transactions over four decades.

At 77, he decided it was time to step back.

“I feel great, I love traveling, and I have four beautiful grandchildren I want to spend time with,” he said.

Choosing a successor was critical. Levy interviewed four teams before selecting the Key Team because of their family connections and shared values.

“These ladies are honest, sincere and very nice people,” he said. “We also had many of the same client connections, which made for a smooth transition.”

Levy retired in late March, handing over his clients and business to Savariego and Haymann.

Beyond selling homes

For the Key Team, real estate involves more than home sales — it’s also a path to building community.

Their website offers guidance on local activities, hotels and Jewish resources, including synagogues, schools, eruv maps and kosher restaurants.

“With so many Jews moving to Dallas, we want to be a resource for everyone — religious or not — to connect with the community,” Haymann said.

Both women are active in local Jewish organizations, including Temple Emanu-El. Savariego is also involved with Dallas ISD. Her son Jake attends Hillcrest High School, while younger son Cooper is at Yavneh Academy.

“This involvement matters because it’s part of the Preston Hollow community where we work,” Savariego said. “We want people to understand their educational options.”

Full circle

The next generation may already be waiting in the wings. Haymann’s children, Izzy and Kaya, are nearing graduation from the University of Michigan, while younger son Eli, a sophomore at Tulane, has shown interest in the business.

“Eli worked for our brokerage last year and has an eye for real estate,” Haymann said.

Savariego added that Cooper may also pursue a future in the field.

For now, the partners see Levy’s transition as a living example of l’dor v’dor. Twenty years ago, they turned to Levy for advice and built their business on the Hoffer-Levy model of true partnership.

Now, they are carrying that legacy forward.

“We are truly honored that Alan chose us to carry his business on,” Savariego said. “It’s humbling.”

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