– Annual online awards features incredible homes for sale. –

CHICAGO – June 27, 2023 – Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announce the launch of the 2023 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. This is the twelfth year HGTV has collaborated exclusively with Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® on the popular online promotion, which generated more than 1.12 million votes last year.

This year’s Ultimate House Hunt, which runs through August 3 on HGTV.com, features stunning homes for sale in eight categories: Amazing Kitchens, Beachfront Homes, Countryside Retreats, Curb Appeal, Downtown Dwellings, Homes with a History, Outdoor Escapes and Waterside Homes.

All featured properties are represented by members of Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

People can tour the homes selected as finalists by viewing extensive photo galleries before voting for their favorite properties. A winner will be chosen in each category based on the highest number of votes received, and an overall favorite will be awarded for the listing receiving the most votes.

“We are excited to join forces with HGTV once again for the Ultimate House Hunt. We’ve curated an incredible collection of homes with gorgeous designs, stunning décor and breathtaking settings, which are sure to inspire HGTV’s audience,” said Paul Boomsma, President/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

This year’s finalists include 84 homes represented by 36 real estate companies: @properties Christie’s International Real Estate; Allen Tate Company; Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, Realtors; Ansley Real Estate; Baird & Warner; Beacham & Company, Realtors; Bluebird Real Estate; Brown Harris Stevens; Dave Perry Miller, an Ebby Halliday Company; deasy penner podley; Dickens Mitchener; Dunes Real Estate; Ebby Halliday Realtors; Harry Norman, Realtors®; Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers; Hilton & Hyland Real Estate; John L. Scott Real Estate; Lafffey Real Estate; Latter & Blum, Inc. Realtors; Lowcountry Real Estate; McEnearney Associates, Inc.; Michael Saunders & Company; Parks Realty; Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.; PureWest Real Estate; Reve | Realtors; Santa Fe Properties; Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate; Smith & Associates Real Estate; Vanguard Properties; Village Properties; Wallace Real Estate; William Raveis; Wilson Associates; Windermere Real Estate; and Windermere Real Estate – Utah.

In addition, a special Global Homes gallery features eight beautiful properties from outside of the U.S., represented by: CDR Bienes Raices San Miguel; Chas Everitt International Property Group; Island Living Collective; NATIVU Property Advisors; P.V. Realty, S.A. de C.V.; Richmont’s; Smiths Gore Limited; and Strand Properties.

To view all homes and cast your vote, visit: HGTV.com/HouseHunt

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About Luxury Portfolio International® (LPI)

Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com) is the world’s leading collection of independently-run luxury real estate brokerages and their top agents, offering marketing and intelligence services across the globe. Marketing 50,000 luxury homes annually, Luxury Portfolio comprises 250-plus luxury brokerages in more than 35 countries. It is the luxury arm of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 138,000 sales associates in 70-plus countries. Well Connected.™

 

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 138,000 sales associates in 70-plus countries. 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. Its international project marketing program, Destinations by LeadingRE, showcases prime developments worldwide. LeadingRE is also active in commercial real estate, with 200 firms in over 20 countries specializing in the commercial arena.

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– DirectOffer provides multilingual audio sound bites paired with listing photos. –

CHICAGO – (June 12, 2023) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® adds DirectOffer to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. DirectOffer presents audio marketing to the current visual realm of real estate listings. Audio tours are a compelling marketing tool for listings, while producing strong lead generation for brokers and agents.

“DirectOffer has revolutionized marketing and lead generation in the real estate industry. By combining audio sound bites with captivating listing photos, these tours create a powerful and immersive experience for potential buyers. Additionally, by providing automated multi-language support and closed captioning, DirectOffer enhances accessibility and ensures strong ADA and DEI compliance,” said LeadingRE Vice President, Sales/Partnerships Jeff Kennedy.

“LeadingRE is a recognized leader in both the national and international real estate world. We are excited to be aligning with LeadingRE and its member brokerage companies,” states Katie Lappe, Founder and CEO of DirectOffer.

Learn more about DirectOffer at directoffer.com. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® at LeadingRE.com.

 

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About DirectOffer

DirectOffer, Inc. patented DO AudioTours™ is a marketing and lead generation tool providing brokers and their agents audio sound bites paired with the agent’s listing photos. The Audio Tours include automated multi-language and closed captioning; all providing for strong ADA and DEI benefits and compliance. Audio Tours add audio marketing to the current visual realm; it is a strong marketing tool for listings while providing referral-free (my-listing-my-lead) lead generation for brokers and agents.

 

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 138,000 sales associates in over 70 countries. LeadingRE supports its members with powerful connections to other market leaders and access to innovative, performance-driven programs. LeadingRE is also active in commercial real estate, with over 200 firms in 20 countries specializing in the commercial arena.

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