CHICAGO – October 10, 2018 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ^® recognized top-performing members for outstanding achievements and contributions during the network’s Global Symposium, held September 27-29, at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain.

This year marks the second time formal awards were presented in the event’s 11-year history. “The strength of our global network is unparalleled in the industry, and having the opportunity to recognize some of the members who have been so instrumental to our success was a highlight of the Symposium. We commend these individuals and their firms for being leaders not only in their local markets, but also on a global level,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma, who presented the awards along with LeadingRE Chairman of the Board Joe Horning of Shorewest Realtors and LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Global Operations Chris Dietz.

The Global Ambassador Award was presented to the following members for demonstrating extraordinary commitment to LeadingRE, participating actively on many levels, promoting the network, serving as a role model for other members: Marco Argentieri, Cofim-Immobiliare VR, Verona Italy; Sylvia Elias Arnanz, P.V. Realty, S.A. de C.V., Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Roland Kampmeyer, KAMPMEYER Immobilien GmbH, Deutchland, Germany; Jeronymo Kontonis, JK Property & Yachting, Athens, Greece; and Frank Morrice, Servmor Realty, Panama, Panama.

Judith von Hasselbach (Allgemeiner Grund & Boden Fundus, Berlin, Germany) earned the Global Leadership Award in recognition of her generosity of time and commitment in supporting to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s global growth.

Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc. (Manila, Philippines) was presented the Rising Star Award in recognition of their enthusiastic early adoption of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® branding and programs as a new member, beginning with an elegant branding event launching their Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® and Luxury Portfolio membership in their city.

Cofim-Immobiliare VR (Verona, Italy) was recognized with the Luxury Trendsetter Award for leadership in the affluent real estate space and engagement with Luxury Portfolio International^®, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s luxury marketing program.

Groupe Immobilier Mercure France (Toulouse, France) was presented the Referral Service Excellence Award for above-and-beyond service and professionalism in handling a challenging cross-border referral.

Strutt & Parker (London, United Kingdom) received the Referral Accelerator Award for their commitment to increasing their referral awareness and commitment to sending referrals to fellow members.

Smith & Associates Real Estate (Tampa, Florida, USA) and STONE earned the Long Distance Referral Award for collaborating on the referral that traveled the greatest distance to be transacted – nearly 14,900 kilometers, or 9,259 miles.

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

The conference offered top-tier industry professionals affiliated with LeadingRE the opportunity to gain insights into the global marketplace, discuss the top trends affecting real estate in 2018, and enhance the experience of home buyers and sellers. The event brought together attendees from 27 countries around the globe, including the United Kingdom, Romania, Thailand, Malta, Italy, Switzerland, New Zealand, and South Africa.

During the event, plans were announced for LeadingRE’s 2019 Global Symposium, which will take place in Athens, Greece.

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– Program focuses on leadership mastery for select real estate sales managers. –

CHICAGO – (October 8, 2018) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® recently graduated its latest class from the MAESTRO Leadership, recognizing 47 sales managers and brokers from top real estate firms across the U.S. and Canada who completed the program. In August, the first 2018 class graduated 37 participants.

MAESTRO focuses on developing talented and highly effective real estate leaders for the future. Only select applicants from LeadingRE member companies are accepted into the program. Based on proprietary and validated research conducted by LeadingRE with 300 sales managers, the rigorous MAESTRO program encompasses three pillars of great office leadership, as determined by the research. It is the only program of its kind in the industry, using science and art to establish and practice leadership mastery.

LeadingRE’s Chief Learning Officer Mike Staver is the lead instructor, with additional faculty including Dean of Innovation Matthew Ferrara and Dean of Professional Skill and Technique Dan Elzer. Additional instructors included REAL Trends President Steve Murray, Long Realty CEO Rosey Koberlein, Halstead Real Estate Executive Director of Sales Property Sara Rotter, and United Teletech Financial President/CEO and Founder of Wisdom Leadership Group Leo Ardine, as well as LeadingRE’s President/CEO Paul Boomsma and Vice President of Talent Development Dan Nelson.

Participants attended three live sessions held at LeadingRE’s Chicago headquarters that included lectures and interactive workshops incorporating ‘real life’ exercises, case studies and group activities. Ongoing support from staff and fellow participants ensures continued engagement and measurable results from the program.

“We are pleased to recognize this highly talented group of real estate leaders for their commitment to enhancing their leadership skills in ways that will have an immediate impact on the success of their agents and their respective offices,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma.

The latest graduates are: Al Beahn, Advantage Realty, a Real Estate One Company; Cindy Fowler and Angela Standish, Allen Tate Company; Bill White, Baird & Warner; Hollie Billero, Buldo Billero & Billero Properties; Mary Kapches and Johanna Pigeon, Bosley Real Estate; Tiffany Ahrens and Chelsea Block, Chase International; Deborah Beene, Cloud Real Estate; Larry Heidler, Comey & Shepherd; Jeanette Schlapfer, Crossroads Realty; Diane Fisher, Dennis Realty & Investment; Ginger Gill and Carolyn Rosson, Ebby Halliday, Realtors; Jennifer Wocelka, Molly Goenner and Tony Haider, Edina Realty; Angel Dean, Craig Fletchall and Jeff Miles, F.C. Tucker Company; John Martin, Fletcher Bright; Tammy Felenstein and Trish Martin, Halstead Real Estate; Peter Haring, Haring Realty, Inc.; Amanda Briggs, Brendon DeSimone and Janet Kovacs, Houlihan Lawrence; Chad Greenlee and Tammy Sparks, Iowa Realty; Sherrell Prefontaine, Jack Conway Co., Inc.; Michael McGrory, Lamacchia Realty, Inc.; Howard Lorey, Nourmand & Associates Realtors; Kristen Lenzner, Randall Realtors; Tom Long and Richard Rubba, Real Estate One; Jolene Weinstein, Realty Austin; Alex Carney, Jeff Frish, James Hiles and Lydia Laikos Melik, Russell Real Estate Services; Bonnie Josefski, The Keyes Company; Michael Eaglin, The Litchfield Company; and Dane Leslie, Reginald Robinson and Guy Sanchez, Watson Realty Corp.

Completing the program in August were: Joseph Cutrufelli and Joanne Zavlaris, Alain Pinel Realtors; Wendi Hensel and Robert C. Smith, Allen Tate Company; Steve Engel, Rebecca McDermott and Michael Simpson, Baird & Warner; Patrick Burgan and Sue Filipovich, Burgan Real Estate; John Grisillo, Carolina One Real Estate; Eric Crosby and Cindy Ranne, Chase International; Sara Levy, Classic Properties; Sara Bizzaro, Cressy and Everett; Sue Stinson-Turner, Crye-Leike, Inc.; Eric Carlson, Stephen Haley and Laura Murray, Lyon Real Estate; Ben Balsbaugh, PMZ Real Estate; Bruce Drake, Randall Realtors; Loren Hotchkiss, Mary Matthews and Clinton Wheeler, Real Estate One; Jennifer Korba and Marc Warshawsky, Realty Austin; Jan Camp and Erle Morring, RealtySouth; David Amarante, Mary Kandell, Tammy Smith, Russell Real Estate Services; Kimberly Curtis and Ellen Ostermann, Shorewest Realtors; Kellie Barter, Sibcy Cline; Mike Matthews, David Mutters and Ann Shahin, Watson Realty Corp.; Amie Henry, Westmark, REALTORS; and Michael Barnacle, Zephyr Real Estate.

All participants are members of LeadingRE, a global community of market-leading real estate companies that spans six continents, with more than 565 firms and 130,000 sales associates who produce over 1.1 million real estate transactions each year. For more information about LeadingRE, please visit www.LeadingRE.com.

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– Event reflects network’s global strength, attracting real estate leaders from 27 countries. –

 

NEW YORK – (September 30, 2018) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), home of the world’s market-leading independent residential brokerages, hosted the 2018 Global Symposium from September 27-29, at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain.

The conference offered top-tier industry professionals affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) the opportunity to gain insights into the global marketplace and discuss new strategies for growing a business. The event brought together attendees from 27 countries around the globe, including the United Kingdom, Romania, Thailand, Malta, Italy, Switzerland, New Zealand, and South Africa.

“As we continue to strengthen our network worldwide, we find incredible value in bringing together real estate leaders from diverse markets who benefit from the experience, insight and range of perspectives that come from our global membership,” said Paul Boomsma, LeadingRE President/CEO. “Those who attended the symposium are committed to delivering a superior experience for real estate consumers. By learning about the latest market trends, technology initiatives and best practices, they distinguish themselves as market leaders.”

Keynote speakers included Dean Foster, founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, who addressed cultural competency and the importance of thinking globally when working across cultures. Wendy Alexander, executive consultant of New Zealand’s largest privately-owned real estate company, Barfoot & Thompson, shared success strategies for thriving in a fiercely competitive business.

The symposium also included Matthew Ferrara, dean of innovation for LeadingRE Institute, who discussed the role of artificial intelligence, big data, predictive analytics and mobile strategies in rewriting the rules of marketing. Marci Rossell, chief economist for LeadingRE, shared insights about population shifts, demographic changes and political influences that are affecting the global economy.

Attendees also heard from Boomsma, who discussed the top trends affecting real estate in 2018, including the fusion of global growth and advanced technologies. Stephanie Anton, president of Luxury Portfolio International^®, spoke about similarities and differences in global consumers around the world. LeadingRE’s Executive Director of Global Operations Chris Dietz addressed trends in key growth markets and facilitated discussions with member panelists on real estate practices in their local markets.

For more information about the conference, please visit: symposium.leadingre.com

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– Recognition given for RELO Direct’s contributions to company’s relocation program. –

 

CHICAGO – (September 18, 2018) – RELO Direct^®, Inc. received the Innovation and Value Delivery Award from Andeavor (NYSE: ANDV) at its annual Supplier Recognition Awards event, held September 16 in San Antonio, Texas. The awards recognize service providers in a variety of categories based on outstanding performance that is in alignment with Andeavor’s Guiding Principles.

RELO Direct^®, LeadingRE’s full-service relocation management company, was recognized for its role in partnering with Andeavor’s Human Resources team to redesign the company’s relocation program to meet the changing needs of its employees and ensure the organization offers best-in-class programs for talent management and employee mobility.

In presenting the award, Andeavor Vice President, Talent Acquisition Tim James said, “We appreciate RELO Direct’s consultative approach in identifying opportunities for cost savings and always sharing market trends. RELO Direct’s program design allowed us to achieve a significant cost savings in 12 months, a period where we experienced a significant increase in relocation activity.”

Accepting the award on behalf of RELO Direct^® were Vice President, Client Relations Jamie Dotoratos   and Director, Client Support Services Oliver Dubester.

“It was a pleasure working with the Andeavor Human Resources team to help them develop a relocation program that provides employees with the best possible service, while achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies,” said RELO Direct® President/CEO Bob Portale. “Receiving this award in recognition of the results we achieved together is especially gratifying.”

Andeavor Executive Vice President, Operations CJ Warner explains the importance of the awards.  “Quality contractor work is of vital importance to Andeavor’s success, and we are both proud and gratified to be able to honor the best of the best at this year’s supplier recognition awards. Their partnership and contributions are a key ingredient to what we have achieved this year, and we appreciate this opportunity to celebrate together,” Warner said.

RELO Direct^® has worked with Andeavor since 2012, providing a full range of program management services. To learn more about RELO Direct^®, visit www.RELODirect.com.

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About RELO Direct^®, Inc.
Chicago-based RELO Direct^® (www.relodirect.com) is a full-service global mobility management company that puts thought leadership into action. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination and global relocation services to support clients with employees on the move. With a history dating back to 1992, RELO Direct^® helps people move with confidence, security, and appreciation for their employer. RELO Direct’s parent company is Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the market-leading network of independent residential brokerages in over 70 countries, with 565 firms and 130,000 sales associates producing over 1.1 million transactions valued at $372 billion annually.

About Andeavor
Andeavor is a premier, highly integrated marketing, logistics and refining company. Andeavor’s retail marketing system includes approximately 3,330 stations marketed under multiple well-known fuel brands, including ARCO®, SUPERAMERICA^®, Shell^®, Exxon(TM), Mobil(TM), Tesoro®, USA Gasoline(TM) and Giant^®. It also has ownership in Andeavor Logistics LP (NYSE: ANDX) and its non-economic general partner. Andeavor operates 10 refineries with a combined capacity of approximately 1.2 million barrels per day in the mid-continent and western United States.

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– An Easy-to-use Individual Retirement Account option created for 1099 workers. – 

CHICAGO – (August 17, 2018) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® announced today that it has added Honest Dollar by Goldman Sachs ™ to its Solutions Group program of select business resources for its global community of 565 market-leading real estate firms. Honest Dollar by Goldman Sachs provides agents with an easy-to-use Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that takes minutes to open, with managed portfolios designed by Goldman Sachs.

The program offers three retirement savings options real estate sales associates can consider for their financial planning: Roth, Traditional and SEP IRAs. Participants have the flexibility to set and change contributions based on their individual needs.

“We are pleased to introduce our brokerages to this financial tool, which they can share with their sales associates as an option for their retirement planning. With portfolios developed by Goldman Sachs, Honest Dollar brings financial experience and at a cost that is affordable to many, with an easy-to-use interface with guidance built into the product,” said LeadingRE Vice President, Corporate Marketing Robin LaSure.

“Honest Dollar aims to bring simplicity, transparency, and portability to what has been a hard-to-navigate retirement savings space,” said Greg Wilson, head of Honest Dollar. “We’re excited to team up with LeadingRE and help bring flexibility to their agents when saving for retirement.”

Learn more about Honest Dollar by Goldman Sachs™ at www.honestdollar.com. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® at www.LeadingRE.com.

 

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About Honest Dollar by Goldman Sachs™

Honest Dollar by Goldman Sachs™ is a digital investment provider that offers easy-to-use and low-cost retirement savings options. Since 2015, we’ve worked to deliver an easy way for individuals to set money aside for the future.  At Honest Dollar, individuals can open a Traditional, Roth or SEP Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in minutes and get access to investment portfolios designed by Goldman Sachs.

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– Global real estate community continues to see strong network growth –

 

CHICAGO, Ill., USA – (August 1, 2018) – Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) welcomed a total of six new U.S.-based members and 18 new global members to its international network in the first half of 2018. With new members in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America, all the new additions extend LeadingRE’s presence to over 70 countries, with a total of 565 firms and 130,000 sales associates.

New 2018 U.S. members:

• PureWest Real Estate (Kallspell, Mont.)
• Bishop Realtor Group (Wichita Falls, Texas)
• Mayben Realty (Mount Pleasant, Texas)
• O’Neal Real Estate (Fort Smith, Ark.)
• Julie Pogue Properties (Anchorage, Ky.)
• Portside Real Estate Group (Fairmouth, Me.)

New 2018 global members:

• 77 Great Estates (Sliema, Malta)
• Abri Group (Accra, Ghana)
• Alto Andes Real Estate (Santiago, Chile)
• ANAROCK Property Consultants Private Limited (Gurgaon, India)
• ANTONIN (Megève, France)
• BVR Property (Bali, Indonesia)
• Caetano Property (Ponta do Sol, Portugal)
• DWG Dennis Wee Realty Singapore (Singapore)
• Elite Propiedades SanFernando (Santander, Spain)
• INS Brazil (Fortaleza, Brazil)
• International Property Agent (Tokyo, Japan)
• Jay Miller Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage (Newmarket, Canada, Ontario)
• KR Property (Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia)
• Monaco Properties (Monaco)
• Plaza Homes (Tokyo, Japan)
• Saudi Gulf Home Real Estate (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
• Sense Property Group (Bangkok, Thailand)
• VINestate (Nha Trang, Vietnam)

“We are delighted to welcome all of these market-leading brokerages to our network,” said Paul Boomsma, president and CEO of LeadingRE. “This positive momentum is a testament to the value and exceptional client experiences our network delivers every day around the globe. We look forward to their contributions and continued growth in the second half of 2018.”

To learn more about LeadingRE and its affiliates, please visit www.LeadingRE.com.

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CHICAGO – (July 25, 2018) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® brings RingCentral (NYSE:RNG), a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications and collaboration solutions, to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 565 market-leading real estate firms. The global industry leader in cloud business communications solutions, RingCentral enables today’s mobile and distributed workforce to communicate and collaborate from anywhere and on any device.

With RingCentral, real estate brokerage office staff and agents can easily stay connected with clients through voice, video meetings, team messaging, and more. In addition, RingCentral can be easily deployed across multiple locations and managed from any mobile device.

“RingCentral is an ideal fit for our Solutions Group program, giving our member brokerages around the world access to a modern cloud-based communications platform that provides the flexibility and scalability required as a company’s business grows,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president, corporate marketing. “The ease of working with a single provider for all their communications needs and the potential for significant cost savings over traditional on-premises providers make the RingCentral solution even more compelling.”

“We’re happy to be selected as an approved supplier for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®,” said Steve Rawson, head of strategic industry alliances for RingCentral. “RingCentral has extensive experience in helping real estate firms empower their increasingly mobile workforce to stay ahead of the curve in today’s competitive real estate environment. Our platform greatly enhances communication and collaboration with clients and agents, delivering a seamless customer experience and improved agent productivity.”

Learn more about RingCentral at www.ringcentral.com. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® at www.LeadingRE.com.

 

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About RingCentral

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) is a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications and collaboration solutions. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises systems, RingCentral empowers today’s mobile and distributed workforce to communicate, collaborate, and connect from anywhere, on any device. RingCentral unifies voice, video, team messaging and collaboration, conferencing, online meetings, and integrated contact center solutions. RingCentral’s open platform integrates with leading business apps and enables customers to easily customize business workflows. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.

 

©2018 RingCentral, Inc. All rights reserved. RingCentral and the RingCentral logo are trademarks of RingCentral, Inc.

 

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– Annual contest generated over 880,000 votes. –

CHICAGO – July 20, 2018 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® and Luxury Portfolio International^® are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. HGTV teamed exclusively with LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio for the popular month-long promotion on HGTV.com, which concluded July 17.

The promotion identified extraordinary homes for sale around the world in nine different categories and gave consumers the opportunity to vote for their favorites. With more than 880,000 votes cast and 84 million page views, the Ultimate House Hunt is one of HGTV.com’s most popular online contests.

All 88 finalists from 13 countries were homes represented by LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio members. Based on the total number of votes received, the Overall Winner, as well as the favorite for Global Homes, was a sprawling Italian villa near Sardinia, Italy, represented by Immobilsarda.

Winners in the other categories include Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates for Homes with a History, First Team Estates for Love It or List it, GARDNER, REALTORS for Urban Digs, Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers for Waterfront Homes, Sibarth Real Estate for Modern Masterpieces, Silver Creek Real Estate Group for Extreme Homes, Willis Allen Real Estate for Amazing Kitchens, and Windermere Real Estate for Curb Appeal.

“It’s always a pleasure to work with HGTV.com to curate some of our members’ most extraordinary homes and see which properties are most popular with voters,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma. “This year’s contest, featured homes from 13 different countries, with the Global Homes winner receiving the highest number of overall votes, reflecting the broad reach of your network and the universal appeal of beautiful homes.”

In addition to bragging rights, the winning homes will receive additional editorial exposure on HGTV.com. To view the Ultimate House Hunt winners, visit www.hgtv.com/ultimatehousehuntwinners.

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CHICAGO – (July 12, 2018) – Sales associates affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® represented over $11.1 billion in sales volume on THE THOUSAND by REAL Trends, a ranking of top U.S. real estate professionals and teams based on sides and sales volume.

The combined individual volume ($5.9 billion) and team volume ($5.2 billion) of LeadingRE agents is the highest of any real estate organization or franchise ($11.1 billion), as listed on THE THOUSAND by REAL Trends.

“We are proud to see so many of our outstanding agents and teams represented on this prestigious ranking, illustrating that, year after year, our members continue to lead in their respective markets and collectively as a network,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma. “This success comes from a continued focus not only on innovation, but also on providing a highly responsive, customized customer experience.”

LeadingRE-affiliated sales associates who ranked based on Individual Sides include: Vladimir Oulianov, Woods Bros. Realty; Jeff G. Daniel, John L. Scott Real Estate/Ocean Shores; Carmen Laurendi, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services; Wes York, Hamner Real Estate; Ragan McKinney, Huff Realty; Nancy Kennedy, Houlihan Lawrence; Justin Ippoliti, Shorewest Realtors;  Mary Gilbank Peterson, Shorewest Realtors; Mike Boylan, Cutler Real Estate; Terry Blakley, Sibcy Cline Realtors; Tyler Minges, Huff Realty; Serena Riedel, Howard Hanna; Ryan Clendenin, Huff Realty; Chris Smith, Gardner Realtors; Kyle T. Hause, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Jeff Mathias, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services; Geri Westfall, Adams, Cameron & Co.; Adam Kaufman, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services; Chris Waits, Sibcy Cline Realtors; Charity P. Cox, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline Realtors; Marion Romano, The Van Dyk Group; Kathy Broock-Ballard, Max Broock; Richard Leasure, Howard Hanna Rochester, Mike Fayz, Real Estate One; Katherine Beck, The Group, Inc. Real Estate; Christine Lane, Halstead Real Estate; Eric Tucker, John L. Scott; James Selden, KAMAS REALTY d.b.a. John L. Scott Real Estate; John R. Bolin, Allen Tate Realtors.

LeadingRE associates recognized for Individual Volume include: Alexa Lambert, Stribling & Associates; Michelle N. Cohen, Laffey Real Estate; Pamela D’Arc, Stribling & Associates; Rochelle Maize, Nourmand & Associates; Keri Nicholas, Alain Pinel Realtors; Judy Citron, Alain Pinel Realtors; Nancy Taylor Bubes, Washington Fine Properties, LLC; Kathy Bridgman, Alain Pinel Realtors; Pascal Liguori, Premier Estate Properties; James L. Mccann, Premier Estate Properties; Debi Benoit, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.; Catherine Jones Coburn, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate; Wendy Sarasohn, Brown Harris Stevens; Amy Mccafferty, Alain Pinel Realtors; Nelson Gonzalez, EWM Realty International; Laura Sweeney, John Daugherty Real Estate, Inc.; Kathy Broock-Ballard, Max Broock; Nancy Kennedy, Houlihan Lawrence; Christopher Burnside, Brown Harris Stevens; Judy Bogard-Tanigami, Alain Pinel Realtors; Patricia Choi, The Choi Group with Hawaii Life; Mark Mcfadden, Washington Fine Properties, LLC; Robert Kinlin, Robert Paul Properties; Richard Orenstein, Halstead Real Estate; Pollena Forsman, Houlihan Lawrence; Adam Kaufman, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services; Tanya Dzhibrailova, Zephyr Real Estate; David Welton, Alain Pinel Realtors; Millie Perry, Stribling & Associates; Terry Naini, Brown Harris Steve; Michael Nourmand, Nourmand & Associates; Zach Trailer, Alain Pinel Realtors; Scott Dancer, Alain Pinel Realtors; Lisa Murphy, Houlihan Lawrence; Lori Joyal, Lila Delman Real Estate; Heidi Dugan, Greenwood King Properties; Laura Miller, Houlihan Lawrence; Charles Sullivan, Carriage Properties; Michael Galli, Alain Pinel Realtors; Lisa Madonia, @properties; Julie Back, Sibcy Cline  Realtors; Kim Gelman, McGuire Real Estate; and Monica Corman, Alain Pinel Realtors.

Recognized on the ranking for Team Sides are the following LeadingRE member teams: The Rob Ellerman Team, ReeceNichols Real Estate; The Koehler Bortnick Team, ReeceNichols Real Estate; Art Herling Team In Blue Bell, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Smith Marketing Group, Allen Tate Realtors; The Maryland Group of Long & Foster,  Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Judie Crockett/The Crockett Team, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services; Keith Beatty Team, Intracoastal Realty; Debbie Doğrul Associates, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; The Amy Stockberger Team, Hegg, REALTORS; Michelle Cantrell, Murney Associates, Realtors; Mottola Group, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Holly Creek Homes, Howard Hanna – Rochester; The Killebrew Team, The Real Estate Group Inc.; and Team Honeycutt, Allen Tate Realtors.

Among the top teams based on volume are these LeadingRE member teams: Mary And Brent Gullixson, Alain Pinel Realtors; The Koehler Bortnick Team, ReeceNichols Real Estate; The Rob Ellerman Team,  ReeceNichols Real Estate; The Aguayo Team, Halstead Real Estate; Art Herling Team In Blue Bell, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Debbie Doğrul Associates, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Shelton Smith & Elizabeth Lorenzo, Stribling & Associates; Caskey & Caskey And Associates, Strand Hill; Al Filippone Associates, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance; Kaminsky Real Estate Group, Strand Hill; David Gunderman and Andrew Raskopf, Alain Pinel Realtors; Louise Phillips Forbes Team, Halstead Real Estate; Emily Wong, @properties; Heller Coley Reed Team, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.;  Arlene Gonnella, Weichert, Realtors; Harkov Lewis Team, Halstead Real Estate; The Leslie Kopp Group, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; Mottola Group, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.; The Patty Dwyer Group, Alain Pinel Realtors; O’Dare Boga & French, Premier Estate Properties; The Zeder Team, EWM Realty International; Smith Marketing Group, Allen Tate Realtors; Leigh Marcus, @properties; Campbell & Prebish, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance; The O’Gorman Group, Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc.; D’Angelo/Liguori (Carmen D’Angelo, Gerard Liguori, Joseph Liguori), Premier Estate Properties; and Tom & Cindy And Associates Schneider, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.

To view the complete ranking, visit www.realtrends.com/rankings/rt1000.

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– New members strengthen presence in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America – 

CHICAGO, Ill., USA – (July 3, 2018) – Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) has welcomed 16 new members to its global network in the first half of 2018. This expansion continues growth achieved in 2017, which saw 14 market-leading residential companies joining LeadingRE’s ranks. With new members in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America, these new additions extend LeadingRE’s presence to over 70 countries, with a total of 565 firms and 130,000 sales associates.

New 2018 global members are:

• 77 Great Estates (Sliema, Malta)
• Abri Group (Accra, Ghana)
• ANAROCK Property Consultants Private Limited (Gurgaon, India)
• ANTONIN (Megève, France)
• Caetano Property (Ponta do Sol, Portugal)
• DWG Dennis Wee Realty Singapore (Singapore)
• Elite Propiedades SanFernando (Santander, Spain)
• INS Brazil (Fortaleza, Brazil)
• International Property Agent (Tokyo, Japan)
• Jay Miller Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage (Newmarket, Canada, Ontario)
• KR Property (Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia)
• Monaco Properties (Monaco, Monaco)
• Plaza Homes (Tokyo, Japan)
• Sanfernando Elite (Santander, Spain)
• Sense Property Group (Bangkok, Thailand)
• VINestate (Nha Trang, Vietnam)

“We are delighted to welcome such a geographically diverse selection of new global members,” said Paul Boomsma, president and CEO of LeadingRE. “With the addition of these market-leading brokerages, LeadingRE has already exceeded 2017’s global growth. This positive momentum is a testament to the value and exceptional client experiences our network delivers every day around the globe. Our AESEAN conference in May gave our new members in Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and Singapore the opportunity to share their insights and benefit from a program specifically targeted to address these fast-developing and ever-changing markets. We look forward to their contributions and continued growth in 2018.”

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

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