CHICAGO – (January 26, 2022) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) the global network of top independent real estate firms has announced the appointment of Taco Heidinga who joins the business as Director, Global Business Development. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he will be responsible for recruiting new members in APAC region and growing the company’s program for marketing real estate developments worldwide. Taco, who is also an expert real estate coach, will also be involved in growing the organizations online learning platform Institute.

Taco brings 14 years of industry experience to the role, most recently running his own real estate training company focused on the business environment in Southeast Asia, where he worked alongside top agents and developers as well as marketing and sales professionals in the region. He is a Dutch national with global experience having worked with multiple companies across international markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

Chris Dietz, Executive Vice President of Global operations at LeadingRE, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Taco to our global leadership team. A long-time friend of our network, he brings a specialized background in the APAC region and a fantastic professional network internationally. His skills will be hugely valuable as we continue to strengthen our global value proposition and create program offerings that support our members worldwide, particularly on the new development side. Taco’s appointment will also re-enforce our strong APAC footprint and support our growing initiatives in the region.”

Taco Heidinga commented: “I am excited to join a LeadingRE, a hugely successful business with proven models and efficient tools to support global real estate professionals, agencies, and developers to achieve their goals and perform at the highest level. Having spent years developing real estate training programs and workshops, I look forward to helping our members dive deeper into communication techniques and strategic growth to expand new ideas, strategies, and most importantly innovation for growth.”

Taco Heidinga can be reached at theidinga@LeadingRE.com.

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– Innovative platform helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home. –

CHICAGO – (January 18, 2022) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced today that it has selected Pacaso for its Solutions Group program, a collection of preferred business resources for the global network of 550 real estate firms. Pacaso is a tech-forward real estate platform that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home for a fraction of the cost, offering fully managed LLC co-ownership, ongoing property management and a smart scheduling system.

Pacaso partners closely with real estate agents to help clients buy, sell, and own a second home. Real estate agents representing buyers who purchase a share of a Pacaso earn a generous referral commission, along with the opportunity to earn equity rewards. Pacaso manages the entire process, from scheduling a home tour and answering client questions, to managing inspections, escrow, title, and reporting.

“As the demand for second homes continues to rise, Pacaso gives real estate agents the opportunity to serve second home buyers and introduce them to co-ownership. It is also a great way for sellers to throw a wider net for potential buyers. Someone who could only afford $1 million on their own, can now own a portion of a home for up to $8 million. That is huge. It’s a powerful way to expand sales opportunities and help more people achieve second home ownership in a modern way,” said LeadingRE Vice President, Sales/Partnerships Jeff Kennedy.

“We’re thrilled to be part of the LeadingRE community and are particularly excited by the company’s international reach, as we continue to expand our services globally and work with agents across the world to help people buy and co-own a luxury second home,” said Vice President of Industry Relations Marnie Blanco.

Learn more about Pacaso at www.pacaso.com. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® at www.LeadingRE.com.

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About Pacaso

Pacaso® (pronounced like “Picasso”) modernizes the decades-old practice of co-ownership by creating a marketplace that makes buying, owning, and selling a luxury second home easy. From curating the best listings in top second home markets to offering integrated financing and sales from as little as ⅛ to as much as ½ ownership; upscale interior design; and professional property management, Pacaso provides owners with all the benefits of owning a second home with less hassle. After purchase, Pacaso manages the home on an ongoing basis and supports a frictionless resale process in partnership with a licensed real estate professional. Pacaso was co-founded by former Zillow executives Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff.

About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE.com) is a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 150,000 sales associates in 70 countries. In 2020, network members participated in over 1.3 million global transactions. LeadingRE supports its members with powerful connections to other market leaders and access to innovative, performance-driven programs. Its online learning platform, LeadingRE Institute, was named to Training magazine’s Top 10 Hall of Fame. LeadingRE is also active in commercial real estate, with 200 firms in 15 countries specializing in the commercial arena.

 

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– Global real estate network plans more strategic growth in 2022. –

CHICAGO – January 10, 2022 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), the global network of top independent real estate firms, expanded its footprint with the addition of 35 new member firms in 16 countries in 2021. In all, LeadingRE now encompasses 550 member firms, with more than 150,000 sales associates in 70 countries worldwide.

The newest member firms include businesses from Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Dubai, France, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.

“We are delighted to have welcomed so many quality-focused firms to our network in 2021, despite the continued impact of the pandemic on the global real estate market. Leaders of these businesses recognize the value of aligning with like-minded real estate professionals, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth through our programs and resources,” said LeadingRE President and CEO, Paul Boomsma.

According to LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Global Operations Chris Dietz, 2022 will bring continued expansion. ‘‘Our goal is to build on the success we have had, not only with new members, but also with our existing members. Member loyalty and engagement have been incredibly strong over the past year, and we want to nurture those bonds and be responsive to whatever needs and opportunities may arise in the coming year.”

Companies selected for membership in LeadingRE are recognized for their commitment to a quality customer experience and their superior knowledge of both local and global real estate markets.

 

New members include:

• @properties Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, USA
• 460 Realty, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
• Advisors Living, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• AG Real Estate & Associates, Woodway, Texas, USA
• Austin Hill Realty, Savannah, Georgia, USA
• Bibian Group Israel Real Estate, Tel Aviv, Israel
• BONNE APART REAL ESTATE BROKERS LLC, Dubai, UAE
• Cape Breton Realty, Saint Peters, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Capital Homes, London, UK
• Cervera Real Estate, Miami, Florida, USA
• Charter One Realty, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
• Colliers, Dublin, Ireland
• Domus Realty, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• EVBodrum | TANBAY Consulting , Bodrum, Turkey
• FGP Swiss & Alps, Geneva, Switzerland
• Fox Smart Real Estate Agency, Nicosia, Cyprus
• Ganahl Immobilien AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland
• Gerrard-Hoeschler REALTORS, Onalaska, Wisconsin, USA
• Golden Group Holding, Kotor, Montenegro
• Halter Associates Realty, Woodstock, New York, USA
• Hannan & Piper Real Estate, Barcelona, Spain
• Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, Greensboro, Georgia, USA
• Maud & Blaise, Saint Remy De Provence, France.
• Moskito Real Estate, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
• PRC PROPIEDAD RAIZ COLOMBIA, Cali, Colombia
• Preferred,Realtors LTD, Plymouth, Michigan, USA
• Provincial Realty, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
• Real Estate Distribution System (REDS) Japan, Tokyo, Japan
• SANHEN, Hyeres, France
• Solid Rock Realtors, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA
• The Aland Realty Group, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
• Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, California, USA
• Vantage West Realty Inc., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
• Zihuabello, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

 

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About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®

Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE.com) is a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 150,000 sales associates in 70 countries. In 2020, network members participated in over 1.3 million global transactions. LeadingRE supports its members with powerful connections to other market leaders and access to innovative, performance-driven programs. Its online learning platform, LeadingRE Institute, was named to Training magazine’s Top 10 Hall of Fame. LeadingRE is also active in commercial real estate, with over 200 firms in over 20 countries specializing in the commercial arena.

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