HGTV Joins Forces with LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio for the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2019

 

– Annual online promotion spotlights exceptional real estate listings –

CHICAGO (June 12, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ®and Luxury Portfolio International® announce the launch of the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2019, a month-long online promotion held each year on HGTV.com. This is the eighth consecutive year HGTV has aligned exclusively with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® for the awards, which run from June 12 through July 17.

The Ultimate House Hunt features extraordinary homes for sale in eight categories: Amazing Kitchens, Big City Digs, Countryside Retreats, Curb Appeal, Homes with a History, Modern Masterpieces, Outdoor Escapes and Waterfront Homes. In addition, a special Global Homes gallery puts the spotlight on beautiful properties from outside of the U.S. All featured homes are represented by members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Consumers have the opportunity to tour the homes selected as finalists by viewing photo galleries on HGTV.com and can then cast a vote 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 thrilled to come together with HGTV again this year to put the spotlight on some of our members’ most beautiful listings. Seeing the response to the promotion and which homes attract the most attention from HGTV’s vast audience is incredibly exciting,” said Paul Boomsma, President/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

Last year’s promotion was the most popular in the history of the awards, reflecting the continued appeal of extraordinary real estate. This year’s finalists include 92 homes represented by 46 real estate companies: @properties; Allie Beth Allman & Associates; Balistreri Real Estate; Beverly-Hanks & Associates; Brown Harris Stevens; Chase International; Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate; Dilbeck Real Estate; Dorsey Alston Realtors; Ebby Halliday, Realtors; EWM Realty International; Gardner Realtors; Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate; Halstead Real Estate; Harry Norman, Realtors; Hasson Company Realtors; Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers; Heritage Texas Properties; Hilton & Hyland Real Estate; Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate; Illustrated Properties; Intracoastal Realty Corporation; John Daugherty, Realtors; John R. Wood Properties; Kinlin Grover Real Estate; Long & Foster Real Estate; McGuire Real Estate; Meybohm Real Estate; Moreland Properties; Page Taft Real Estate; Palladium Properties; Parks Realty; Perry & Co.; PureWest Real Estate; Robert Paul Properties; Santa Fe Properties; Silver Creek Real Estate Group; Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate; Strand Hill Properties; Village Properties; Watson Realty Corp.; William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance; Willis Allen Real Estate; Windermere Real Estate; and Windermere Real Estate – Utah.

The winning homes will receive editorial exposure on HGTV.com, as well as the prestige of being selected as fan favorites.

Additional properties featured in the Global Homes gallery come from ten different countries or territories around the world and are represented by Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Realty Playa, Harvey Kalles Real Estate, JK Property & Yachting, LX Costa Rica, REmexico Real Estate, Sibarth Real Estate, Turks & Caicos Property, Unique Estates, and WETAG Consulting.

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 luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest global network of premier locally branded firms dominated by many of the world’s most powerful, independent luxury brands. Luxury Portfolio attracts a global audience of visitors from over 200 countries/territories every month and markets approximately 50,000 luxury homes annually. Well Connected.™

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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Homesnap Selected for LeadingRE Solutions Group Program

 

CHICAGO (June 6, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced today that Homesnap has been added to its Solutions Group program, a collection of preferred business resources for its global network of 565 market-leading real estate firms. Homesnap provides Homesnap Pro, a mobile productivity app for real estate agents, as well as automated marketing tools that help brokerages and sales associates maximize their online reach.

With products like Homesnap Pro Ads, Homesnap automates marketing on four of the most heavily-trafficked online advertising platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Waze. Its Homesnap Pro+ is designed to help agents better connect with prospects through verified Google My Business pages that are regularly updated with engaging automated content.

“Having a robust Google My Business page featuring compelling information is one of the easiest ways for an agent to improve his or her presence on Google. With Homesnap Pro+, our brokers can help their agents achieve this, while promoting and protecting the brokerage brand,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing.

Well-known for the Homesnap national home search portal, a joint venture with the industry-backed Broker Public Portal, Homesnap’s focus on easy-to-use mobile technology is fueled by real-time data intelligence, making it an ideal provider for LeadingRE’s innovative brokerages.

“Homesnap is thrilled to partner with LeadingRE. For many years we have worked closely with LeadingRE’s brokerages and agents to provide the best mobile app and digital marketing programs in the industry. LeadingRE members are consistently at the forefront of technology, and creating a more formal partnership was a natural progression. Their commitment to providing their agents with the very best tools to help them grow their business is the perfect complement to what Homesnap provides,” said Homesnap Senior VP of Business Development Marc Regardie.

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

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About Homesnap

The industry-endorsed Homesnap platform leverages real-time data from over 200 MLSs to empower millions of consumers each month with a superior home search experience, while providing over 85% of U.S. agents with access to powerful mobile tools that automate their work and accelerate their success. With the Homesnap mobile app, the highest rated consumer home search application; Homesnap Pro, the industry-standard mobile business platform for agents; and the Homesnap national home search portal, a joint venture with the industry-backed Broker Public Portal, the integrated Homesnap platform is transforming the industry by bringing real-time to real estate. More information can be found at www.homesnap.com.

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Global Real Estate Leaders Gather at LeadingRE APAC Forum in Bangkok, Thailand

LeadingRE APAC Forum Attendees Tour the Four Seasons Private Residences in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

 – Invitation-only event attracts representatives from 14 countries. –

 

CHICAGO May 2, 2019 – Real estate leaders from 14 countries gathered for the LeadingRE APAC Forum, 29 April – 1 May in Bangkok, Thailand. Attendees were members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 565 market-leading real estate agencies in over 70 countries. Additional guests and speakers included experts in the fields of economics, technology and marketing.

Attendees were members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 565 market-leading real estate agencies in over 70 countries. Additional guests and speakers included experts in the fields of economics, technology and marketing.

The program focused on the driving forces behind the thriving Asia-Pacific real estate market and other key destinations around the world, including Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Tokyo, Japan; New Delhi, India; and Berlin, Germany. Other topics included luxury marketing trends, innovations in digital marketing strategies and brand-building, and the future of real estate.

The event is the latest conference hosted by LeadingRE, designed to help members retain their competitive positions by understanding and responding to market trends and delivering a superior customer experience to home buyers and sellers.

According to LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma, the networking opportunities are equally important. “As we continue to grow our presence around the world, it is incredibly valuable to come together to strengthen our relationships and learn from one another. The APAC Forum was especially powerful, as we benefitted from the unique insights and perspectives of so many market leaders from this dynamic part of the world,” Boomsma said.

The event’s official Media Partner was Dot Property, a prominent digital media company operating throughout South East Asia.

Featured speakers included Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Thailand Development Research Institute (Bangkok, Thailand); Matthew Campbell, Dot Property Group (Bangkok, Thailand); Georg Chmiel, Juwai (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia); Matthew Ferrara, speaker and author (Las Vegas, NV, USA); Taco Heidinga, PropCoach (Selangor, Malaysia); Peter Schravemade, BoxBrownie.com (Queensland, Australia); Andrew Pang, YOO Asia (Hong Kong, China); and Mark Williams, Williams Media (Victoria, Australia).

Featured panelists included LeadingRE Chairperson of the Board Diane M. Ramirez, Halstead Real Estate (New York, NY, USA); Robert Ang, Rahim & Co International (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia); Kashif Ansari, IQI Global (Dubai, United Arab Emirates); Nick Boyd, Belle Properties (Sydney, Australia); Ian Chen, Jalin Realty (Beijing, China); Bastien Forzy (Sense Property Group); Daniel Ho, IQI Global (Dubai, United Arab Emirates); Pankaj Jain, Realistic Realtors (New Delhi, India); Avril Lee, One Global Property Services (Singapore); Michael Mabutol, Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc. (Manila, Philippines); Kenneth Moskowitz, The Keyes Company (Del Rey Beach, FL, USA); Lyndon Philips, Prime Real Estate (Phuket, Thailand); Yasuko Suzuki, Plaza Homes (Tokyo, Japan); John Thomas, Realistic Realtors (New Delhi, India); Peter Thompson, Barfoot & Thompson (Auckland, New Zealand); Judith Von Hasselbach, Allgemeiner Grund & Boden Fundus (Berlin, Germany); Jane Wachiradejkul, McGuire Real Estate (San Francisco, CA, USA); and Paul Xumsai, VR Global Property (Bangkok, Thailand).

LeadingRE staff presenters included Paul Boomsma (Chicago, IL, USA); Chris Dietz, (London, United Kingdom); Parikshat Chawla (Singapore); and Stephanie Anton, from LeadingRE’s luxury division, Luxury Portfolio International® (Austin, TX, USA).

The event’s official Media Partner was Dot Property, a prominent digital media company operating throughout South East Asia.

LeadingRE’s next major event is its Global Symposium, 17 – 19 September in Athens, Greece. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® at 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 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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LeadingRE Leads Industry with $254 Billion in Home Sales Among Top 500 U.S. Firms

– Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® has led in sales volume for over 10 consecutive years. –

CHICAGO, IL Apri 17, 2019 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® announced today that it continues to lead the industry in sales volume among the top 500 U.S. firms, with $254 billion in U.S. home sales in 2018, $32 billion ahead of its closest competitor, according to the REAL Trends 500. Among these firms, LeadingRE represents 21% of total sales volume and 22% of transaction sides. Overall, the global real estate network of 565 firms participated in 1.1 million transactions worldwide.

“We are pleased that, once again, our network achieved the highest sales volume among the top 500 firms in the U.S.,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma. “Our independent brands combine the best of local expertise with the global connections and resources available through LeadingRE to deliver a superior customer experience for home buyers and sellers.”

With members in over 70 countries, LeadingRE is the largest network of top independent residential real estate firms, and network affiliates are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality residential real estate and relocation services. Its members have access to award-winning professional development programs and events, innovative technology and marketing resources, industry-leading referral network and connections to people and opportunities worldwide.

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

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LeadingRE Expands Solutions Group Program with Addition of NewRez

– National mortgage lender has 30 years industry experience in Joint Venture creation. –

CHICAGO (April 12, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has added NewRez to its Solutions Group program, a collection of preferred business resources for its network of 565 market-leading real estate firms. NewRez is a national mortgage lender providing a full suite of products to meet the needs of borrowers.

With 30 years of industry experience in Joint Venture creation, NewRez has formed over 30 successful new lending partners throughout the country. The company works directly with real estate firms and builders to form Joint Ventures to work collaboratively in creating value for consumers looking to purchase a home.

“NewRez’s commitment to customer service and passion for technology have helped make them one of the premier lenders in the country,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president, corporate marketing. “They have already created several successful Joint Ventures with some of our member firms, and we look forward to introducing their program to more of our members looking to expand their businesses with a mortgage offering.”

NewRez VP, Business Development & Strategic Relationships Al Miller welcomes the opportunity to work with more LeadingRE firms. “We are excited to officially align with LeadingRE. As a premier mortgage lender, a relationship between NewRez and LeadingRE is a perfect fit. As we continue to collaborate with thriving real estate companies to form Joint Ventures, a network like LeadingRE can lead to success for all parties,” Miller said.

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

 

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LeadingRE Selects ActivePipe for Solutions Group Program

 

– Marketing automation program offers behavioral email marketing for real estate brokers and agents. –

 

CHICAGO (April 2, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has added ActivePipe to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 565 market-leading real estate firms. ActivePipe is a marketing automation platform designed for the real estate space.

Using years of trending data, ActivePipe’s behavioral email marketing helps brokerages and agents maximize their databases to build stronger relationships and grow opportunities. Its unique algorithms and interactive call to action pages are designed to help agents know when to reach out to their contacts and with what message.

“ActivePipe makes it easy to create beautiful emails and campaigns with drag-and-drop functionality, but what makes the platform so impressive is the way it uses predictive analytics to help agents identify active buyers and sellers and understand the right message for a certain person at any given time,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president, corporate marketing.

Currently working with brokerages in the US, the UK, New Zealand and Australia, ActivePipe is well-positioned to serve LeadingRE’s global membership.

“LeadingRE members are, in many ways, our ideal partners because of how they tend to think about and embrace technology. It is a perfect match in that regard and a terrific fit on both sides, and we are extremely excited about this partnership,” Chief Revenue Officer Mike Feller.

Learn more about ActivePipe at www.activepipe.com. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® at 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 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, with $372 billion in home sales. 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.

 

About ActivePipe

Unique within the real estate space, ActivePipe (activepipe.com) integrates live property feeds to present tailored recipient-specific content. ActivePipe helps brokerages and agents in identifying and converting potential buyers and sellers by managing the communication journey with all prospects, at scale. Its drag-and-drop email editor allows for easy and instant blog and video incorporation, creating a seamless nurture program across all stages of the real estate lifecycle. ActivePipe has established a rapid penetration across US, UK, New Zealand and Australian real estate offices in its short history in market. The ActivePipe platform complements all popular real estate CRM platforms by bringing static data to life.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Announces New Advisory Council Members


Catharine Pappas, LeadingRE Advisory Council Chairperson and Dickens Mitchener Director of Relocation

 

– Dickens Mitchener’s Catharine Pappas named chairperson of leadership group. –

 

CHICAGO – (March 28, 2019) – 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 business development and relocation professionals who provide guidance on key initiatives for the global real estate community of 565 market-leading firms in over 70 countries.

The Advisory Council works closely with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® management team on integral relocation, business development and lead generation programs. Council members also mentor other affiliates and serve as ambassadors for the organization’s diverse program offerings. 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.

Catharine Pappas, Director of Relocation for Dickens Mitchener (Charlotte, N.C.), has been elected to a one-year term as Advisory Council Chairperson. Pappas has led the relocation department at Dickens Mitchener for more than 25 years, bringing a depth of experience relating to all areas of relocation.

Kimberly Barkoff, Executive Director, Relocation/Referrals for Halstead Real Estate (New York, N.Y.), has been elected Vice Chairperson. Barkoff has more than 18 years of experience, including expertise in property investment and management, real estate and corporate relocation.

Joining the Advisory Council are Michele Barnes, Director of Relocation at PARKS Realty (Brentwood, Tenn.); Marie Lawrence, VP, Corporate & Relocation Services, ARC Realty (Montgomery, Ala.); and Tammy Young, Relocation Director, Sibcy Cline Realtors (Cincinnati, Ohio).

“We are so fortunate to have such an esteemed group of industry leaders serving on our Advisory Council. Their commitment to our network helps us ensure we deliver highly-effective, market-responsive relocation and business development programs for our members worldwide,” said LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Member Services Kate Reisinger, CRP.

Also serving on the council are Immediate Past Chairperson Allison Rybarczyk, Arizona Best Real Estate, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Judy Bissell, Watson Realty Corp., Jacksonville, Fla.; Andrea Bowles, Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate, Augusta, Ga.; Shane Bronson, Lamacchia Realty, Waltham, Mass.; Jo Lay, Baird & Warner, Chicago, Ill.; 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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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Honors Top Performers


Watson Realty Corp.’s Ed Forman, Carlotta Landschoot and William Watson, Jr.
accept LeadingRE’s highest company honor, the Diamond Award, from outgoing LeadingRE Chairman of the Board Joe Horning. See more award winners at https://bit.ly/2HHCO7d and https://bit.ly/2UGdkdT.

 

CHICAGO – (March 19, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® recognized top-performing member firms and individuals during its recent Awards Gala – the finale of its Conference Week, which attracted a global audience of 2,500 professionals from 25 countries.

“Our conference focuses on the trends impacting real estate markets worldwide and ways to deliver a superior customer experience to home buyers and sellers. It’s only natural that we would pay tribute to those whose accomplishments exemplify excellence,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma.

The Diamond Award, LeadingRE’s top company honor, went to Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL), based on the company’s superior engagement and performance in all of LeadingRE’s business programs. It is the sixth time Watson Realty Corp. has won the Diamond in the award’s 17-year history, reflecting their consistent dedication to excellence, as well as their support of other members.

The Leadership Award, which celebrates brokers whose leadership skills and achievements have drawn the attention and admiration of others, was presented to Glenn Gardner, GARDNER, REALTORS

(Metairie, LA). The Customer Experience of the Year Award went to Aleesa Blum, Marx-Bensdorf Realtors (Memphis, TN), and the Referral of the Year was presented to Jeremy Fain, Greenwood King Properties (Houston, TX).

Included in the top marketing awards were the Best Overall Website, presented to Baird & Warner, (Chicago, IL), and the Most Innovative Brokerage Award, given to Halstead Real Estate (New York, NY). Most Innovative Office Design was presented to GARDNER, REALTORS (Metairie, LA) and Meybohm Real Estate (Augusta, GA).

The Crown of Excellence referral awards were given in seven company size categories: Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Lyon Real Estate (Sacramento, CA); Beverly-Hanks & Associates (Asheville, NC); Dickens Mitchener (Charlotte, NC); WK Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Marx-Bensdorf Realtors (Memphis, TN); and High Country Real Estate Services (Taos, NM).

Earning the Million Dollar Award for Highest Valued Outgoing Closings was Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Rye Brook, NY). The Global Alliance Award for Most Outgoing International Referral Closings was presented to Reality Realty (San Juan, Puerto Rico). Awarded for having the Top 5 Most 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 2018, was presented to: Ginesta Immobilien Kusnacht (Switzerland); CIR REALTY (Calgary, Canada); Giorgio Viganò Real Estate (Milano, Italy); Cofim-Immobiliare VR (Verona, Italy); and Strutt & Parker (London, United Kingdom).

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); Realty Austin (Austin, TX); Stribling & Associates, Ltd. (New York, NY); WK Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Marx-Bensdorf Realtors (Memphis, TN); and Bluebird Real Estate (Crested Butte, CO).

The Service Recognition Award was presented to individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment to the LeadingRE community in a variety of areas. The top individual honor, the Hall of Fame Award, was presented to  Allison Rybarczyk (Arizona Best Real Estate, Scottsdale, AZ).

Earning the Chairman’s Service Award were Pam Metzger (WK Real Estate, Boulder, CO); and Dawn Stevens (The Randall Family of Companies, Sandwich, MA). Receiving the President’s Service Award were Kimberly Barkoff (Halstead Real Estate, New York, NY); Deb Boland (Mel Foster Co., Davenport, IA); Claude Ginesta (Ginesta Immobilien, Kusnacht, Switzerland); Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna IV (Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Pittsburgh, PA); Jo Lay (Baird & Warner, Chicago, IL); Ashley McEvers (Willis Allen Real Estate, La Jolla, CA); and Ron Shuffield (EWM Realty International, Coral Gables, FL).

LeadingRE’s next event is the 2019 APAC Forum, taking place April 29-May 1 in Bangkok, Thailand.

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

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Names Diane M. Ramirez Chairman of the Board


Diane M. Ramirez, LeadingRE Chairman of the Board and Halstead Real Estate Chairman and CEO

 

CHICAGO (March 4, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) announced today that Diane M. Ramirez of Halstead Real Estate has been elected to a two-year term as chairman of the board of directors. The board provides strategic guidance for LeadingRE, working closely with the company’s executive team to deliver high value programs and services to the network’s 565 market-leading real estate firms in 70 countries.

Ramirez is chairman and chief executive officer of Halstead Real Estate, the company she co-founded with Clark Halstead in 1984. She has been integral to the company’s growth, which expanded from three offices to nearly three dozen located throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Riverdale, the Hamptons, Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Fairfield County, Connecticut.

She was appointed by the Governor to the Department of State Real Estate Board in 2010, where she is still an active member. Ramirez is also a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), where she serves on the board of governors, their executive advisory board and board of directors of the Residential Division. She was recently honored with REBNY’s Bernard H. Mendik Lifetime Leadership in Real Estate Award and is routinely ranked by the New York Observer as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate.

“I’m honored to be elected Chairman of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s Board of Directors. It has been a privilege to work alongside fellow board members, an esteemed group of global industry leaders, over the last two years. In my new position, I look forward to continued collaboration to advance the real estate industry and strengthen the deep international relationships offered through the network,” said Diane M. Ramirez, Chairman and CEO of Halstead Real Estate.

LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma comments, “Diane is a visionary leader whose reputation extends worldwide and who is highly respected in the real estate community. She is committed to the individual and collective success of our members, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her serving in this role.”

New to the board is Whitney LaCosta, broker/owner of Coach Realtors, Northport, N.Y. LaCosta, a second-generation Realtor who has been a top achieving sales agent, has opened and built branch offices for Coach Realtors, a family-owned company that operates 19 offices with 800 sales associates.

Other board members include Immediate Past Chairman Joe Horning, Shorewest Realtors, Brookfield, Wis.; Vice Chairman Carol Bulman, Jack Conway & Company, Inc., Norwell, Mass; Treasurer Pat Riley, Allen Tate Company, Charlotte, N.C.; Secretary Rob Sibcy, Sibcy Cline, Realtors, Cincinnati, Ohio; Harold Crye, Crye-Leike Inc., Memphis, Tenn.; Frank Morrice, Servmor Realty, Panama City, Panama; Pam O’Connor, Former LeadingRE President/CEO; Mike Pappas, The Keyes Company, Miami, Fla.; Ron Peltier, HomeServices of America, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.; Patrick M. Shea, Lyon Real Estate, Sacramento, Calif.; and William Watson, Jr., Watson Realty Corporation, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Ranks #2 in Training Magazine’s Elite Top 125

CHICAGO – (February 27, 2019) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) was ranked #2 on the 2019 Training Top 125, which recognizes the organizations with the most successful learning and development programs in the world. This year’s ranking follows LeadingRE’s first-place position in 2018 and continues the company’s impressive results in the elite ranking, placing 3rd in 2017, 9th in 2016 and 64th in 2015. LeadingRE was the only real estate network named in this year’s Top 125.

LeadingRE, a global community of over 565 independent real estate firms in more than 70 countries, was celebrated for its commitment to delivering best-in-class training and professional development for its member brokerages, in addition to its corporate employees. Central to LeadingRE’s learning programs is Institute, a robust online platform that provides over 300 courses. Institute also offers certifications for sales, service, leadership, marketing and relocation, in addition to an extensive resource library for managers and agents.

LeadingRE’s MAESTRO Leadership Program also played a role in the company’s ranking, recognized for its high performance results and life- and career-changing impact for participants. MAESTRO is the only program of its kind in the industry, designed to empower leaders by focusing on the three pillars of great office leadership. Instruction is delivered through interactive workshops, a behavioral assessment tailored for real estate sales managers, numerous pre- and post-workshop assignments, webinars, accountability partner pairings, and ongoing communication and motivation.

LeadingRE’s robust menu of educational programs also includes the Career Gold workshop for training professionals, CEO Exchange Groups and multiple conferences held around the world for its diverse membership. Its LeadingRE Agent Accelerator, powered by Ninja Selling, is a popular training process designed to accelerate sales associate performance and help owners and managers deliver powerful sales meetings.

“Providing industry-leading learning for our members is among our highest priorities, so It’s incredibly gratifying to receive this recognition from Training magazine,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma. “We remain committed to bringing our brokers, sales associates and staff results-based education that will help them elevate their performance.”

Leading the company’s learning programs are Vice President of Performance Development Dan Nelson and Executive Director of Institute Content Cecelia Chott, as well as Chief Learning Officer Mike Staver. Institute Deans Matthew Ferrara, Dan Elzer and Debbie Maier and other thought leaders from the industry and beyond regularly contribute content on a variety of relevant topics.

Now in its 19th year, the Training Top 125 ranking is based on myriad benchmarking statistics and determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including innovation and financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programs, and how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives. Other companies ranking in the Top 125 include Dollar General Corporation, LLC (#1); Best Buy (#3); Nationwide (#4), and BNSF Railway Co. (#5).

To see all winners of the 2018 Top 125, visit trainingmag.com/training-magazine-ranks-2019-training-top-125-organizations. To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® , visit LeadingRE.com.

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