– Halstead Real Estate’s Kimberly Barkoff elected chairperson of leadership group. –

 

CHICAGO – (April 10, 2020) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® has announced its new Advisory Council officers and members. The LeadingRE Advisory Council is a leadership group comprised of relocation and business development professionals who provide guidance on strategic initiatives for the global real estate community of 565 market-leading firms in over 70 countries.

The Advisory Council works closely with the LeadingRE management team on vital programs relating to relocation, business development and lead generation. Council members also mentor other affiliates and serve as ambassadors for the network’s expansive offerings. Members are elected by fellow council members to serve a three-year term and are chosen based on the merits of their professional expertise and reputation.

Kimberly Barkoff, Executive Director of Global Services Division for Halstead Real Estate (New York, N.Y.), has been elected to a one-year term as Advisory Council Chairperson. Barkoff, who previously served as the Advisory Council Vice Chairperson, has more than 18 years of industry experience in property investment and management, real estate and corporate relocation.

Tammy Young, Relocation Director for Sibcy Cline Realtors (Cincinnati, Ohio), has been elected Vice Chairperson. Young has 17 years of experience in relocation and has earned numerous industry designations including the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP®) designation. She is a member of Worldwide ERC® and Relocation Directors Council (RDC).

Joining the Advisory Council are Shannon Brown, Relocation Director, Fazendin Realtors (Wayzata, Minn.); Kathleen Hollerbach, Relocation Director, The Group Inc. Real Estate (Fort Collins, Colo.); and Barrett Matheny, VP Relocation Services, John L. Scott Real Estate (Bellevue, Wash.).

“We are so thankful to have such an accomplished group of industry leaders serving on our Advisory Council. By sharing their time and expertise, they help us deliver highly-effective, market-responsive programs that drive business opportunities for our members around the world,” said LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Member Services Kate Reisinger.

Also serving on the council are Immediate Past Chairperson Catharine Pappas, Dickens Mitchener, (Charlotte, N.C.); Michele Barnes, Parks Realty (Nashville, Tenn.); Judy Bissell, Watson Realty Corp., (Jacksonville, Fla.); Shane Bronson, Lamacchia Realty (Waltham, Mass.); Marie Lawrence, ARC Realty (Birmingham, Ala.); Ashley McEvers, Willis Allen Real Estate (La Jolla, Calif.); and Karen McRae, Harry Norman Realtors (Atlanta, Ga).

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

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CHICAGO – March 26, 2020 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® paid tribute to top-performing member firms and individuals at its recent conference in Las Vegas. Winners were recognized in a variety of areas, ranging from referral excellence to business leadership.

According to LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma, the opportunity to recognize the network’s members during these uncertain times is especially meaningful. “The world is certainly a different place than when we came together for our conference. Celebrating those who work so hard on behalf of the communities they serve, as well as for our global network, reminds us of the strength of our community.”

The Diamond Award, LeadingRE’s top company honor, went to one company in each size category based on superior engagement and performance in all of LeadingRE’s business programs. Receiving the Diamond Award were Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Realty Austin (Austin, TX); Kentwood Real Estate (Denver, CO); Dickens Mitchener (Charlotte, NC); WK Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Haring Realty Inc. (Mansfield, OH); and Vista Encantada REALTORS (Albuquerque, NM).

The prestigious Leadership Award, celebrating brokers whose leadership skills and achievements have drawn the attention and admiration of others, was presented Jonathan and Yvette Boatwright, co-owners of Realty Austin (Austin, TX). The Customer Experience of the Year Award went to Mary-Jean Gianquinto, Halstead Real Estate (New York, NY), and the Referral of the Year was presented to Julie Rice, Dennis Realty & Investments Corp. (Lutz, FL).

Among the top marketing awards were the Best Overall Website, presented to @properties (Chicago, IL), and the Most Innovative Brokerage Award was given to deasy penner podley (Pasadena, CA). Most Innovative Office Design was awarded to two firms: Greenwood King Properties (Houston, TX) and Realty Austin (Austin, TX).

The Crown of Excellence referral awards were given in seven company size categories: Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Realty Austin (Austin, TX); Beverly-Hanks & Associates (Asheville, NC); Dickens Mitchener (Charlotte, NC); Platinum Group, REALTORS (Colorado Springs, CO); Marx-Bensdorf Realtors (Memphis, TN); and Vista Encantada REALTORS (Albuquerque, NM).

Earning the Million Dollar Award for Highest Valued Outgoing Closings was Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Rye Brook, NY). The Global Alliance Club Award for Most Outgoing International Referral Closings was presented to Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) and Reality Realty (San Juan, Puerto Rico). Awarded for having the Top 5 Most Closed Outgoing Closings, in order of units, were:  WEICHERT, REALTORS® (Morris Plains, NJ); Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. (Chantilly, VA); Howard Hanna Company (Pittsburgh, PA); Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); and Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Rye Brook, NY).

The Top 5 Global Referral Award, recognizing members from outside the U.S. that sent the most outgoing referrals in 2019, was presented to: Ginesta Immobilien (Kusnacht, Switzerland); CIR REALTY (Calgary, Alberta, Canada); Dexter Realty (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada); Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada); and Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).

The firms recognized with the Pinnacle Award for having the most outgoing revenue-generating referrals were: Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. (Chantilly, VA); Lyon Real Estate (Sacramento, CA); Kentwood Real Estate (Denver, CO); Greenwood King Properties (Houston, TX); WK Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Marx-Bensdorf Realtors (Memphis, TN); CamTaylor Realtors (Columbus, OH); and Premier Living Properties (Saint Charles, IL).

Receiving the Chairman’s Service Award for their contributions and talent over many years were Carol Bulman, Jack Conway & Company (Norwell, MA); Frank Morrice, Servmor Realty (Panama City, Panama); and Diane Ramirez, Halstead Real Estate (New York, NY). Earning the President’s Service Award were Tonya Krebs, Shorewest, REALTORS® (Brookfield, WI); Marie Lawrence, ARC Realty (Birmingham, AL); Dima Lorenz, Ark Properties Shanghai (Shanghai, China); and Michael Mabutol, Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services (Makati City, Philippines).

“Just as these members and all of our other award winners shined in 2019, we are confident that even in these challenging times they will continue to lead with excellence as they serve their communities,” Boomsma said.

To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit LeadingRE.com.

 

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– Distinction recognizes the organizations with the most successful learning and development programs in the world. –

CHICAGO – March 24, 2020 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) was inducted into the Training Top 10 Hall of Fame, joining only 16 other companies from a variety of industries named to the Hall of Fame since its inception in 2008. LeadingRE earned the distinction after ranking in the Training Top 125 for four consecutive years, including 1^st in 2018, 2^nd in 2019, 3^rd in 2017 and 9^th in 2016.

LeadingRE was formally inducted into the Top 10 Hall of Fame at this year’s Training Top 125 Gala, held February 24 during the Training 2020 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. LeadingRE will remain in the Hall of Fame for a minimum of three years or longer by adhering to specific standards for training excellence. Representing LeadingRE at the event were Chief Learning Officer Mike Staver; Executive Vice President, Kate Reisinger; Executive Director of Institute Content Cecelia Chott; and Assistant Isabel Santoyo, who head the company’s learning initiatives along with other key staff members and Institute Deans Matthew Ferrara, Dan Elzer and Debbie Maier.

The award comes in recognition of LeadingRE’s world-class training and educational offerings, which are key drivers in the continued international growth, high performance, productivity, and profitability for the global network of 565 top independent real estate brokerages.

LeadingRE’s learning and development offerings include the robust “LeadingRE Institute,” an online learning portal/ learning management system (LMS) that hosts over 300 courses and numerous certifications. In addition, LeadingRE provides extensive live training and networking events, timely webinars, leadership development programs such as MAESTRO, CEO mastermind groups, and targeted offerings for multiple audiences within its member brokerages.

As a privately held company owned by visionary brokers, LeadingRE is nimble and responsive to the needs of its membership and has long prioritized learning and development resources. “Our structure allows us to develop programs on the most timely and relevant topics, and we are committed to delivering the most impactful information in digestible, easily accessible formats,” said LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Member Services Kate Reisinger. “At a time when remote learning is more important than ever, we are especially proud of our industry-leading Institute platform, which will keep our members fully engaged and highly skilled.”

Other Hall of Fame members include noteworthy companies such as Ernst & Young, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, IBM and Verizon. To see all Hall of Fame members, visit https://bit.ly/2UvgpPh. To see the winners of the 2020 Top 125, visit trainingmag.com/training-magazine-ranks-2020-training-top-125-organizations.

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CHICAGO – 3/06/20 – Greenwood King Properties has been awarded the prestigious RELO^® Quality Certification from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), a global network of 565 market-leading real estate firms. The only program of its kind, the RELO^® Quality Certification (RQC) quantifies and qualifies relocation service excellence. Modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, it was created by LeadingRE to provide measurable standards for the pursuit of relocation excellence.

Greenwood King earned the certification following a rigorous application process, overseen by a committee of leading industry professionals. All aspects of the company’s relocation operations were evaluated, using specific criteria to evaluate performance, staffing, training and education, quality and scope of services for relocation clients, program marketing, customer satisfaction, technology resources, office facilities, and more.

“We are pleased to award the RELO^® Quality Certification to Greenwood King based on their success in providing superior relocation services to individual families, as well as corporate clients. They join a prestigious group of companies that have earned this distinction, signifying proven leadership in the relocation industry,” said LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Member Services Kate Reisinger, CRP.

“Greenwood King Properties is privileged to have earned the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® RELO^® Quality Certification. We are proud to be an independent brokerage for the past 35 years in Houston and a member of LeadingRE. Proven dedication by agents and staff committed to providing a stellar customer experience are the building blocks of our company.  This achievement exemplifies Greenwood King Properties as a leader in the world of global relocation,” said Renée Eads, CRP, SGDS, GMS, GRP, Greenwood King’s Vice President of Global Services, Referrals & Relocation.

Founded in 1984, Greenwood King is one of Houston’s most resourceful, responsive and respected real estate firms. One of only a handful of privately-owned firms in Houston, the company is a leader in the city’s high-end market with yearly sales exceeding $1.2 billion. With three offices in the Houston area, Greenwood King is one of the first “boutique” firms to open the city’s only full-service real estate resource center, The Lobby. The Lobby’s primary mission is to meet the homeowner needs of Houston city residents. To learn more, visit greenwoodking.com. For more information about Greenwood King’s relocation services, contact Renée Eads:  reads@greenwoodking.com or 713-914-8720

To see a full list of RQC companies, visit LeadingRE.com/rqc.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), the global community of 565 real estate companies, has announced two experienced new hires as it continues its expansion in the APAC region.

José “Jojo” Romarx Salas has joined the LeadingRE global team as Director, Global Research and Business Development (APAC), where he will be responsible for spearheading the expansion of the business into new countries in the APAC region. He brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience to the role and will be involved in the firms’ expanded commercial initiatives. He will also deliver market research and reports and represent the LeadingRE at global industry events.

Jojo is one of less than 300 Licensed Real Estate Consultants in the Philippines and has previous experience working as Director of China Fortune Land Development (CFLD), where he oversaw product development. Other roles included working as Director for Research at Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services in the Philippines, where he ran the consulting side of the business for over four years. Previously, Jojo worked at CGAM (SPV-AMC) Inc., where he managed a significant property portfolio.

Chris Dietz, Executive VP, Global Operations at LeadingRE, commented: ‘‘Jojo has an impressive background in commercial property, and part of his role will be to advise on our commercial real estate initiatives, which we plan to expand next year. Jojo holds important roles at key associations across Asia, and his experience in coaching leadership teams, training brokers and speaking at various international industry events will be hugely beneficial to our community.’’

Also joining LeadingRE is Denise “Jules” Julienne Diano, who will serve as Manager, Global Member Services (APAC). Jules will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to the LeadingRE members in Southeast Asia, India, China and Japan. She has already spent time supporting members at the LeadingRE Global Symposium in Athens earlier this year. Both Jules and Jojo will be based out of Manila, Philippines. They join Parikshat Chawla, who recently moved into a new role as Director Global Project Marketing, overseeing LeadingRE’s International Project Marketing Program. Together, they create a powerful team ready to serve members and clients in this dynamic growth market.

Chris Dietz added: ‘‘The experience of both Jojo and Jules will give our company a real boost in the APAC region as we continue our strategic global expansion. By recruiting knowledgeable and skilled professionals in key locations, we bring our members enhanced global connections, as well as international events and our core development training programs. We are thrilled to have them join our team.’’

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– CRM, transaction management and recruiting platform offers integrated solutions. –

 

CHICAGO – November 20, 2019 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, a global community of more than 565 top real estate firms, has selected LionDesk as a preferred provider through its Solutions Group program of carefully vetted business resources.

LionDesk helps real estate agents and brokers scale their business by giving them a CRM, Transaction Management, and Recruiting platform that is easy-to-use, easily integrates with hundreds of other tools, and eliminates the need for duplicate services that LionDesk offers natively, like video communication, texting and lead integration.

“Being an open platform, LionDesk makes it easy for users to integrate all their software tools, eliminating the need for multiple log-ins each day,” said LeadingRE Vice President, Corporate Marketing Robin LaSure. “Real estate is about building relationships and LionDesk’s easy-to-use system helps make it efficient so agents and brokers can focus on building relationships and closing deals.”

“It’s an honor to be chosen as a preferred service provider by a company that I highly respect and admire, LeadingRE,” said David Anderson, LionDesk Founder and CEO. “LeadingRE is a champion for independent brokerages, and through this relationship we look forward to helping brokers simplify their operations, save money and grow their business.”

Learn more about LionDesk at www.liondesk.com/leadingre. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® at www.LeadingRE.com.

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About LionDesk

LionDesk is an easy-to-use, feature rich, and affordable CRM platform for real estate agents and brokerages.  Operating as an open platform LionDesk integrates with almost any software making customization endless for users. LionDesk has partnerships with several MLSs including the largest in the industry, CRMLS. Established in 2014, LionDesk is privately owned and headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. For more information please visit www.liondesk.com.

 

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 residential real estate companies, with over 565 companies and 130,000 sales associates in over 70 countries. Network members generate over 1.1 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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– Company offers end-to-end real estate platform with CRM, websites, lead generation, and transaction management –

 

CHICAGO – (October 25, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, a global network of 565 top independent firms, has added Propertybase to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources.

Propertybase is a leading global cloud platform for real estate brokerages and teams looking to showcase their brand and drive more business through extraordinary digital experiences, collaboration and automation. The Propertybase platform includes IDX and MLS-integrated luxury websites, lead generation, a leading real estate CRM, marketing automation, and intelligent transaction management and back-office tools.

“We are excited to join the LeadingRE family — a network focused on innovation and performance in real estate worldwide. We are grateful to already call a number of member brokerages clients, many of whom have achieved LeadingRE’s prestigious Website Quality Certification. We look forward to showcasing Propertybase as a Solutions Group resource and joining the broader real estate tech conversation with this important group of market-leading brokerages,” Propertybase Marketing Director said Sarah Fisher.

Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president, corporate marketing, adds, “We are pleased to welcome Propertybase to our Solutions Group program. Many of our members are already finding success with their platform, which provides an integrated approach for websites, marketing, lead generation and transaction management. Their ability to service real estate professionals worldwide is an added benefit for our global network.”

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

 

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About Propertybase

Propertybase is the leading global cloud platform for real estate brokerages and teams looking to showcase their brand and drive more business through extraordinary digital experiences, collaboration and automation. The Propertybase platform includes lead generation, IDX-integrated luxury websites, the leading real estate CRM, and intelligent transaction management and back office tools. The company is funded by Providence Equity. For more information, visit www.propertybase.com.

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CHICAGO – (10/17/19) – Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate has been awarded the prestigious RELO^®Quality Certification from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), a global network of 565 market-leading real estate firms. The only program of its kind, the RELO^®Quality Certification (RQC) quantifies and qualifies relocation service excellence. Modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, it was created by LeadingRE to provide measurable standards for the pursuit of relocation excellence.

To receive the certification, Blanchard & Calhoun’s relocation department completed a rigorous and lengthy application process, overseen by a committee of leading industry professionals. All aspects of the company’s relocation operation were evaluated, using specific criteria to evaluate performance, staffing, training and education, quality and scope of services for relocation clients, program marketing, customer satisfaction, technology resources, office facilities, and more.

“It is a pleasure to award the RELO^® Quality Certification to Blanchard & Calhoun in recognition of their long history of providing superior relocation services, whether working with individual families or corporate clients. They join an elite group of companies that have qualified for this distinction, signifying true leadership in the relocation industry,” said LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Member Services Kate Reisinger, CRP.

“Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company is very proud to be recognized in the top echelon of real estate brokers for our customer service and area expertise. It is a true honor us to be recognized with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® RELO^® Quality Certification. This achievement speaks to the daily commitment made by our agents and staff to be an industry leader in global relocation services,” said Tom Blanchard III, president of Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company.

Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate has been integral in the development of the Augusta, Ga. area for more than 100 years and is one of the oldest independent real estate companies in the country, offering a full range of real estate services. To learn more, visit blanchardandcalhoun.com. For more information about Blanchard & Calhoun’s relocation services, contact Director, Relocation Services Andrea Bowles: abowles@blanchardandcalhoun.com or 706-868-3515.

To see a full list of RQC companies, visit LeadingRE.com/aboutus/membercredentials.

 

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ATHENS, GREECE – (September 23, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® recognized top-performing members for outstanding achievements and contributions during the network’s Global Symposium, held September 17-19, at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece.

The conference offered top-tier industry professionals affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) the opportunity to discuss key trends in the international real estate market, such as technology, marketing, big data, consumer engagement, and the health of the luxury market.

This year marks the third time formal awards were presented in the event’s 12-year history. “It’s an honor to celebrate the members who are so vital to our network’s continued success. These companies and individuals lead in their local markets and within our global community, and paying tribute to them is a highlight of our Global Symposium,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma, who presented the awards along with LeadingRE Chairman of the Board Diane M. Ramirez, Halstead Real Estate (New York, N.Y., U.S.) and LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Global Operations Chris Dietz.

The Global Leadership Award was presented to Michael Mabutol, Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc. (Manilla, Philippines), in recognition of his generosity of time and commitment in supporting Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s global growth.

Earning the Global Ambassador Award were Manabu Suzuki, International Property Agent (Tokyo, Japan); Francesco Papurello, Stresa Luxury Real Estate (Stresa, Italy); and Ashley McEvers, Willis Allen Real Estate (La Jolla, Calif., U.S.). These individuals were selected based on their active participation in LeadingRE on many levels, their promotion of the network worldwide and their service as role models for other members.

Ginesta Immobilien (Zurich, Switzerland) was presented the Global Referral Production Award for the third year in a row in recognition for sending the most outgoing referrals this year among companies outside of North America.

In recognition of its enthusiastic adoption of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® from the first day of membership, the Rising Star Award was presented to Barfoot & Thompson (Auckland, New Zealand).

CIR REALTY (Calgary, Canada) was recognized with the Luxury Trendsetter Award for leadership in the affluent real estate space and exemplary engagement with Luxury Portfolio International®, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s luxury marketing division.

INS Portugal (Estoril, Portugal) was presented the Referral Service Excellence Award for above-and-beyond service and professionalism in handling a challenging cross-border referral. 

Chas Everitt International Property Group (Johannesburg, South Africa) received the Referral Accelerator Award for its commitment to increasing referral awareness and sending referrals to fellow members.

Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc. (Manilla, Philippines) and Group One Real Estate (Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.) earned the Long Distance Referral Award for collaborating on the referral that traveled the greatest distance to be transacted – over 13,700 kilometers, or 8,500 miles.

In addition to the awards presentation and educational sessions, the conference offered time for attendees to collaborate on shared opportunities and strengthen relationships with fellow attendees, who came from 26 different countries worldwide.

To learn more about LeadingRE, visit www.LeadingRE.com.

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– Company’s interactive storefront displays already embraced by brokers throughout North America. –

 

CHICAGO – (September 17, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has welcomed imageSurge to its Global Solutions Group, a collection of preferred business resources curated for the global network’s members located outside of the U.S.

The imageSurge Interactive Real Estate Storefront is a groundbreaking through-glass-interactive display system that enables foot-traffic prospects to navigate real estate listings through the storefront glass, from the street, 24/7. The imageSurge patented “IRLE” platform is the only technology in the market that works through double-pane, Low-E glass.

imageSurge also offers a line of kiosks that transform the broker in-office experience and open unique opportunities to capture audiences across a wide range of offsite venues. imageSurge technologies deliver capabilities that redefine how brick-and-mortar brokerages compete and drive ROI in the digital economy.

“Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is the world’s premier network of independent brokerages, and we are thrilled to align with them in global markets,” said Oleg A. Vyadro, CEO of imageSurge. “Our interactive storefront technology has reshaped the North American real estate office, and we are looking forward to bringing this innovation to the international community.”

LeadingRE Vice President Corporate Marketing Robin LaSure notes that imageSurge is a welcome addition to this new division of LeadingRE’s Solutions Group. “Our Global Solutions Group brings our growing international membership innovative tools that give them a competitive advantage. Many of our U.S. firms have had great success working with imageSurge to showcase properties in a compelling way, and we are confident our savvy brokers worldwide will see value in engaging consumers with this revolutionary technology.”

To learn more about imageSurge, visit imagesurge.com. To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit LeadingRE.com.

 

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About imageSurge

imageSurge (www.imageSurge.com) empowers top global real estate brands with interactive brick-and-mortar storefront and in-house kiosk solutions. Its award-winning Interactive Real Estate Storefront transforms ordinary storefront windows into dynamic visual platforms, enabling unprecedented 24/7 lead capture capability and street-side marketing intelligence. imageSurge is based in Boston, USA and Berlin, Germany.

 

 

 

 

 

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