Pam Metzger, WK Real Estate

 

CHICAGO, IL – (03/14/17) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® has announced new officers and members for its Advisory Council, a leadership group comprised of business development and relocation professionals who provide guidance on key initiatives for the global real estate community comprised of 550 market-leading firms spanning six continents.

Pam Metzger, director of relocation and corporate services for WK Real Estate in Boulder, Colo., has been named chairperson and will serve a one-year term. Allison Rybarczyk, relocation director, associate broker for Arizona Best Real Estate in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been elected vice chairperson and will assume the position of chairperson next year.

Newly-elected Advisory Council members include Kimberly Barkoff, Halstead Real Estate, N.Y.; Andrea Bowles, Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate, Augusta, Ga.; Jo Lay, Baird & Warner, Chicago, Ill.; and Catharine Pappas, Dickens Mitchener, Charlotte, N.C.

These professionals join current Advisory Council members, Kirsten Abney, Heritage Texas Properties, Houston, TX; Ryan Carrell, Carpenter Realtors, Indianapolis, Ind.; Rachael Joyner, Joyner Fine Properties, Richmond, Va.; Diana McGrogan, Intero Real Estate Services, Cupertino, Calif.; Frank Morrice Arias, Siuma Realty, Panama; Kim Mullins, HUFF Realty, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Dawn Stevens, Jack Conway & Co., Norwell, MA.

Concluding their service on the council are Jane Gowarty, Smith & Associates Real Estate, Tampa, Fla.; Liz Nunan, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate, Rye Brook, N.Y.; and Denise Talboy, The Keyes Company, Miami, Fla.

The Advisory Council works closely with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® management team on strategic network initiatives. Council members also mentor other affiliates and serve as ambassadors for the organization’s extensive programs. Members are elected by fellow council members to serve a three-year term and are chosen based on the merits of their professional experience and reputation and their willingness to share their expertise for the benefit of the network.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have such talented, experienced council members providing guidance on vital programs that impact our members around the world, particularly those that relate to business development, lead generation and relocation,” said LeadingRE Director of Member Services Brent Williams who serves as the staff liaison to the group.

LeadingRE connects its members to opportunities and people around the globe, supporting them with an international referral network, professional development programs, unique events and connections to people and opportunities worldwide. For more information, visit www.LeadingRE.com.

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About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^d® (www.LeadingRE.com) is a selective global community of the highest quality independent real estate companies, with over 550 companies and 130,000 sales associates spanning six continents. Network members generate over 1.2 million transactions annually. LeadingRE exists to make its members better by connecting them to opportunities and people around the globe, supporting them with an international referral network, professional development programs, unique events and connections to people and opportunities worldwide.

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Joe Horning, Shorewest Realtors

 

CHICAGO, IL – (03/13/17) – Joe Horning, president of Shorewest Realtors, has been elected to a two-year term as chairman of the board of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, a selective global community of over 550 independent real estate firms. Mr. Horning is a third-generation leader of the Shorewest Family of Companies, which includes Wisconsin’s largest real estate company, Shorewest Realtors.

He succeeded his father as president of the company in 2002. After graduating from Marquette University with a degree in Business Administration, he joined Shorewest on a full-time basis and later pioneered the company’s IT division. Under the leadership of Joe Horning and his brother John, who serves as executive vice president, the company has grown to 1000 sales professionals, 300 staff members and 23 locations throughout Wisconsin.

An articulate industry spokesperson and innovator on critical online issues, Mr. Horning is LeadingRE’s youngest chairman to date. He also serves on the boards for Upstream, the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors, Wisconsin Homeowners Alliance and the Wisconsin Real Estate Exchange, as well as participating in the NAR MLS Consolidation Resources Work Group. He has also chaired the MLS Policy Forum for the National Association of Realtors and The Realty Alliance.

“It’s an incredible honor to serve as chairman of the LeadingRE board, working alongside some of the best brokers in the business on behalf of all of our member companies worldwide,” Horning said. “I look forward to building on the exceptional offerings we have to support our members in all areas of their operations.”

LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor comments, “We are so fortunate to have Joe move into the role of chairman. His passion for the industry, his focus on innovation and his deliberate approach to business will be incredibly valuable to us as we continue to expand the ways in which we support our members’ success.”

Other LeadingRE board officers include Immediate Past Chairman Pat Riley Allen Tate Company, Charlotte, N.C.; Vice Chairman Diane M. Ramirez, Halstead Real Estate, New York, N.Y.; Secretary Howard W. (Hoby) Hanna IV, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Cleveland, Ohio; and Treasurer Rob Sibcy, Sibcy Cline, Realtors, Cincinnati, Ohio. Also serving on the distinguished board are Carol Bulman, Jack Conway & Company, Norwell, Mass.; Harold Crye, Crye-Leike Inc-Nashville, Memphis, Tenn.; Jeffrey Detwiler, Long & Foster Companies, Chantilly, Va.; Mike Pappas, The Keyes Company, Miami, Fla.; Ron Peltier, HomeServices of America, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.; Patrick M. Shea, Lyon Real Estate, Sacramento, Calif.; Ron Stader, CIR REALTY, Calgary, Alb. Canada; and William Watson, Jr., Watson Realty Corporation, Jacksonville, Fla.

For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.

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About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (www.LeadingRE.com) is a selective global community of the highest quality independent real estate companies, with over 550 companies and 130,000 sales associates spanning six continents. Network members generate over 1.2 million transactions annually. LeadingRE exists to make its members better by connecting them to opportunities and people around the globe, supporting them with an international referral network, professional development programs, unique events and connections to people and opportunities worldwide.

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CHICAGO – (March 9, 2017) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® hosted its annual Conference Week February 27-March 5 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The event attracted 2,000 real estate professionals from 25 countries, with distinct conferences held for brokers, senior managers and relocation professionals; sales associates; luxury specialists; sales managers; and marketing and technology professionals. The events were open to members and guests of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, a selective global real estate community spanning six continents.

Sessions focused on a wide range of topics impacting the real estate market, including the global economy, changing consumer demographics, evolving technologies and marketing strategies, and home and lifestyle trends.

Keynote speakers included John Foley, former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels; Josh Linkner, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and national columnist; Brett Culp, acclaimed filmmaker; Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author; NBA superstar Shane Battier; Mel Robbins, one of CNN’s most popular on-air commentators and opinion writers; and LeadingRE Chief Economist Marci Rossell, Ph.D. Also featured were an accomplished group of industry thought leaders, strategists, innovators and practitioners.

“As we continue to expand our network around the world, there is incredible value in coming together as a community, as we explore global real estate trends and learn alongside the remarkable professionals who comprise our network,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor. “Celebrating our members’ achievements is equally important, and we are honored to recognize so many outstanding firms and individuals for their exemplary performance.”

Throughout the week, entertainment and networking events were held, giving participants the opportunity to connect with fellow members from around the world. A highlight was the Awards Gala, where top members were recognized. Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL) was presented with the Diamond Award for the fifth time in the award’s 15-year history. As LeadingRE’s highest honor, the Diamond Award acknowledges outstanding performance and engagement in all of LeadingRE’s business programs.

Howard W. “Hoddy” Hanna, III (Howard Hanna Company, Pittsburgh, PA) was presented with the prestigious Leadership Award, which celebrates a member broker whose leadership skills and achievements have drawn the attention and admiration of others.

Howard Hanna Company also received the Customer Experience of the Year Award, and The Keyes Company (Miami, FL) earned the Referral of the Year Award.

Among the top marketing awards were the Best Overall Website, presented to @properties (Chicago, IL), and the Most Innovative Brokerage Award, recognizing Halstead Property, LLC (New York, NY) and Seven Gables Real Estate (Tustin, CA). Most Innovative Office Design was awarded to Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO) and Realty Concepts, Ltd. (Fresno, CA).

The Crown of Excellence referral awards were given in seven company size categories to Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Lyon Real Estate (Sacramento, CA); Beverly-Hanks & Associates (Asheville, NC); Cottingham Chalk Hayes, Realtors (Charlotte, NC); WK Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Marx-Bensdorf Realtors (Memphis, TN); and Tina Bilazarian, Inc., REALTORS® (Shrewsbury, MA).

The Million Dollar Award for Highest Valued Outgoing Closings went to Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. (Chantilly, VA). The Global Alliance Award for Most Outgoing International Referral Closings was presented to CIR REALTY (Calgary, Canada).

Earning honors for having the Top 5 Most Outgoing Closings, in order of volume, were: WEICHERT, REALTORS® (Morris Plains, NJ), Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., (Chantilly, VA); Howard Hanna Company (Pittsburgh, PA); Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); and Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. (Cupertino, CA).

The Pinnacle Award recognizing the most outgoing revenue-generating referrals was presented to: Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. (Chantilly, VA); Lyon Real Estate (Sacramento, CA); Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO); John Daugherty Realtors (Houston, TX); WK Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Premier Estate Properties, Inc. (Boca Raton, FL); and CamTaylor Realtors (Columbus, OH).

Earning recognition with the Fast Tracker Award were PorchLight Real Estate Group (Denver, CO) and Stone Real Estate (Sydney, Australia), given to select companies that generated significant outgoing referral performance in their first full calendar year as an affiliate of the network.

Additional awards recognized expertise in the luxury market. Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Rye Brook, NY) won the Top Luxury Portfolio Brokerage Award, while LX Costa Rica (San Jose, Costa Rica) earned the Top Global Luxury Portfolio Brokerage Award. Earning the Luxury Portfolio Best Newcomer Award was Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO), and Unique Estates Ltd. (Sofia, Bulgaria) was awarded the Luxury Portfolio Spirit Award.

For more information on LeadingRE, visit www.LeadingRE.com.

 

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