HGTV has joined forces with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® as the exclusive real estate partners for its annual Doory Awards. Billed as “The Ultimate House Hunt,” the Doory Awards present extraordinary homes for sale to HGTV’s extensive audience, allowing consumers to vote for the homes they find most appealing.

Finalists have been selected in ten categories: Waterfront Homes, International Homes, Celebrity Homes, Tiny Homes, Urban Homes, Historical Homes, Your House Has WHAT?, Gourmet Kitchens, Spa Bathrooms and Outdoor Retreats. Consumers can view finalists and vote for their favorites at HGTV’s real estate site, FrontDoor.com/doory from May 1 through June 5. Winners will be announced June 6.

“Like everything we do at HGTV, the Doory Awards are all about what makes a home compelling and how we can be inspired by a home’s extraordinary design features, breathtaking setting or unique amenities,” said Rich Lacy, vice president, Emerging Brands for HGTV’s Home Category. “Because of our long-term relationship with LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio, we knew they would be the ideal partners for this year’s awards based on the quality of the network’s firms, the impressive array of homes represented around the world and the emphasis on stunning photography.”

HGTV has aligned with LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio on a number of marketing initiatives in recent years and announced the Doory Awards partnership during the network’s Conference Week in February at Wynn Las Vegas.

“We are thrilled to bring our member companies an opportunity to reach HGTV’s extensive audience of home enthusiasts through the Doory Awards, as well as future opportunities for editorial exposure on HGTV’s numerous websites and programs,” notes Paul Boomsma, COO of LeadingRE and president of Luxury Portfolio.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (www.LeadingRE.com) is the largest network of top independent real estate brokerage firms, with more than 500 companies in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Luxury Portfolio International^® (www.LuxuryPortfolio.com) is the luxury face of LeadingRE, supporting member firms that specialize in the high end market.

To view the Doory Award finalists and cast your vote, visit www.FrontDoor.com/doory.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has named its new Advisory Council, adding five members and appointing a new chairperson and vice chairperson. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Advisory Council is comprised of top business development and relocation professionals from firms affiliated with the network and works closely with the LeadingRE management team on critical network initiatives. Council members also mentor other network affiliates and serve as ambassadors for the organization’s extensive programs. They are elected by existing members based on industry experience, reputation and willingness to share ideas in support of the network.

The council’s new chairperson is Diane Howard, CRP, CRS, GRI, who was elected to serve a one-year term after recently completing a term as vice chairperson. An industry veteran with more than 23 years of experience, Howard is vice president of client services for Real Estate One, Inc. (Southfield, MI) and will provide strategic guidance to the council. Denise Talboy, vice president of Global Relocation & Corporate Services for The Keyes Company (Miami, FL), was elected as vice chairperson.

Newly-elected members include: Chuck Garrett, Kahala Associates, Honolulu, HI; Dawn Stevens, Jack Conway & Co. Inc., Norwell, MA; Jane Gowarty, Smith & Associates Real Estate, Tampa, FL; Liz Nunan, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate, Rye Brook, NY; and Pamela Metzger, Colorado Landmark, Realtors, Boulder, CO.

Additional council members include: Dawn Fetherston, Diane Turton, Realtors, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ; Elizabeth Fowler, WestMark, Realtors, Lubbock, TX; Nancy Harmann, GARDNER, REALTORS, Metairie, LA; and Paige Thompson, Zeitlin & Company, Realtors, Nashville, TN.

“The Advisory Council serves a critical role in our network’s ongoing success, helping us ensure the programs we offer our member companies are timely and relevant,” said Erin Koops, LeadingRE vice president, Network Services. “We are so fortunate to have such a highly-respected group of professionals who generously share their time and expertise.”

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is a collection of over 500 leading residential real estate firms, represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Collectively, the network produces more than one million transactions annually. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services, which include lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Conference Week, held February 23-27 at Wynn Las Vegas, attracted 2,700 attendees from 20 countries, a record attendance for the event. Hosted by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) for its affiliates, the event offered targeted conferences for brokers, relocation professionals, sales associates, luxury specialists, sales managers and marketing and technology professionals.

Among the highlights was the presentation of the network’s annual Performance Awards. The most prestigious honor, the Diamond Award, was given to Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL) for the second consecutive year. The Diamond Award recognizes the top member firm, based on participation in all of LeadingRE’s business offerings and signifies the network’s highest level of achievement.

Also presented were the prestigious Crown of Excellence awards, presented to the member firm with the highest level of network engagement in each company-size category. This year’s winners are Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Michael Saunders & Company (Sarasota, FL); Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO); Charles Reinhart Company (Ann Arbor, MI); Wright Kingdom Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Hamner Real Estate Inc. (Tuscaloosa, AL); and Burt Jordan Realtors (Florence, SC).

Companies recognized for superior performance in Outgoing Referral Production include Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL); Michael Saunders & Company (Sarasota, FL); Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO); Charles Reinhart Company (Ann Arbor, MI); Platinum Group REALTORS (Colorado Springs, CO); Hamner Real Estate Inc. (Tuscaloosa, AL); and Shea & Sanders Real Estate Inc. (East Setauket, NY). This award is presented to the member firm within each company size category that has introduced the largest number of clients per sales associate to other affiliates within the network.

Outgoing Sales Production awards were presented to Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL); Jack Conway & Co. Inc. (Norwell, MA); Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO); H. Pearce Company (North Haven, CT); Platinum Group REALTORS (Colorado Springs, CO); Hamner Real Estate Inc. (Tuscaloosa, AL); and Burt Jordan Realtors (Florence, SC). Recognition is given to the member firm that has introduced clients to other affiliates within the network resulting in the highest number of closed transactions per sales associate.

Recognized for Incoming Conversion were Real Estate One, Inc. (Southfield, MI); Comey & Shepherd Realtors, (Cincinnati, OH); Heritage Texas Properties (Houston, TX); Lawrence-Arendall-Humphries Real Estate (Birmingham, AL); Burns & Company Inc./Realtors (Baton Rouge, LA); Fish Real Estate, Inc. (Williamsport, PA); and McIntosh & Associates (Jackson, MS). This award is presented to the member firm with the highest incoming conversion rate based on closed transactions resulting from client referrals received from other affiliates.

Equivalent Closing Sales Production awards, recognizing the companies with the highest per agent average of outgoing equivalent closings, were presented to Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Rye Brook, NY); Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC (New York, NY); Kentwood Real Estate (Greenwood Village, CO); Paragon Real Estate Group (San Francisco, CA); Wright Kingdom Real Estate (Boulder, CO); Rutledge Properties (Wellesley, MA); and Bahamas Realty Limited (Nassau, Bahamas).

Winning the Global Alliance Award for Most Outgoing Closings was Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Vancouver, Canada), and the Million Dollar Award for Most Outgoing Closings went to Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Rye Brook, NY).

Companies recognized for having the Top 5 Most Outgoing Closings, in order of volume, were:  Weichert Realtors (Morris Plains, NJ); Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. (Chantilly, VA); Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL); Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); and Sibcy Cline Realtors (Cincinnati, OH).

Recognized with the Pinnacle Awards for having the most outgoing revenue-generating referrals, regardless of company size, were: Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., (Chantilly, VA); Watson Realty Corp. (Jacksonville, FL); Allen Tate Company (Charlotte, NC); Weichert Realtors (Morris Plains, NJ); and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (Pittsburgh, PA).

The network’s prestigious Leadership Award, which honors a member broker whose leadership skills have drawn the attention of others, was presented to Diane Ramirez of Halstead Property, LLC (New York, NY), a dedicated member of the local, state and national real estate community for the past 38 years.

The network’s Service Recognition Awards, established to highlight the significant individual contributions that members have made to our organization, were also presented.  Earning the President’s Service Award were Judy Alloway (JBGoodwin, Realtors, Austin, TX); Mark Bardo (Allen Tate Company, Charlotte, NC); Zane Burnett (Fillmore Real Estate, Brooklyn, NY); Rainy Hake (Alain Pinel Realtors, San Ramon, CA); Diane Howard (Real Estate One, Inc., Southfield, MI); and Rob Sibcy (Sibcy Cline Realtors, Cincinnati, OH). Chairman’s Service Award winners were Benedetta Vigano (Giorgio Vigano Real Estate, Milano, Italy) and Larry Zapf (Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Asheville, NC).

Earning praise for Transaction of the Year Award were both Elise Montgomery of CIR REALTY (Calgary, Canada) and GARDNER, REALTORS (New Orleans, LA), while the Referral of the Year Award was awarded to David Shaw of Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate (Winston-Salem, NC). The Rainmaker Lead Generation Award, recognizing a member company for unique and successful business development initiatives, was presented to Watson Realty Corp.

Top Luxury Brokerage Awards were presented to those companies who best exemplify a strong luxury market presence and high price point expertise, while also embracing the Luxury Portfolio International® brand and contributing to its overall growth and success.  The Luxury Portfolio Best Newcomer Award was presented to

Lyon Real Estate (Sacramento, CA), and the Spirit Award was given to Santa Fe Properties (Santa Fe, NM). The Top International Luxury Portfolio Brokerage Award winner was Ganly Walters (Dublin, Ireland), and the Top Luxury Portfolio Brokerage Award for Overall Excellence is Hilton & Hyland Real Estate (Beverly Hills, CA).

A variety of marketing awards were announced, including the Best Overall Website, awarded to John Greene Realtor (Naperville, IL), and the Most Innovative Brokerage Award, going to Jack Conway & Co. (Boston, MA).

“Recognizing the many achievements of our member companies and leaders is a real privilege and a high point of our Annual Conference,” said Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of LeadingRE.  “In a network that is made up of the most accomplished and productive firms in the industry, earning distinction is a real accomplishment, and we congratulate these winners and all of the companies and individuals who were recognized.”

Beyond the awards, the conference offered a robust educational program on a variety of topics.  Keynote speakers included former Navy SEAL Rorke Denver, who starred in the 2012 hit film “Act of Valor;” bestselling author, entrepreneur and former chief evangelist for Apple Guy Kawasaki; top-rated business author Daniel Pink; and internationally recognized graffiti artist, film maker and author Erik Wahl. In addition, more than 25 other guest speakers addressed a diverse range of real estate topics, from technology and mobile strategies to sales coaching skills to real estate market insights. Additionally, an accomplished group of member speakers shared insights as panelists and speakers.

LeadingRE is a global network of 500+ premier locally-branded firms producing over one million annual home sale transactions. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services, including lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development. LeadingRE’s 2015 Conference Week will be held February 9- 13, again at Wynn Las Vegas. Other upcoming events include the International Symposium October 16-18 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and the Fall Workshop series.

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

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A growing number of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® member firms and imageSurge have partnered to showcase properties in an innovative way through the company’s revolutionary Interactive Real Estate Storefront.

imageSurge, a preferred partner through LeadingRE’s Solutions Group Program, offers tools that transform an ordinary real estate office window into a powerful platform, where consumers can search and view listings and explore areas and homes of interest through the window. The system allows real estate offices to publish and update listings with real-time MLS connectivity, integrate other content and post time-sensitive information.

One of the latest companies to deploy the technology is Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate in Vail, Colorado, which has launched two units and has plans to add more. Other LeadingRE members who are using the tool include Brown Harris Stevens and Halstead, which recently expanded their relationship with imageSurge with deployments across their offices in Manhattan, the Hamptons, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Connecticut and New Jersey; Classic Properties in Pennsylvania; Houlihan Lawrence, across Westchester County, NY; Jack Conway & Co. across Massachusetts; and Robert Paul Properties in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Watson Realty Corp. has also signed up as the first agency in Florida to deploy the system.

Members credit the system for its brand enhancement features, for increasing lead acquisition in helping to secure new listings, and generating a sense of pride among agents.

Al Becker, vice president of marketing/operations for Jack Conway & Co., notes, “What we are doing with imageSurge has been incredibly beneficial for our brand, allowing us to offer something that is cutting edge to the consumer and our offices. There is no doubt it gives us an advantage, as we are showing properties 18 hours a day through our window, giving us significantly more foot traffic.”

LeadingRE members will have the opportunity to view an Interactive Storefront at the upcoming LeadingRE Annual Conference, February 25-27 at Wynn Las Vegas, where imageSurge will display the technology as an exhibiting sponsor at the event.

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

To learn more about imageSurge, visit www.imageSurge.com.
About imageSurge

imageSurge (www.imageSurge.com) empowers real estate companies with interactive 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 maximizes efficiency and ROI through an integrated delivery platform of hardware, software, installation and support. 

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Luxury Portfolio International^® has expanded its luxury broker collection with the addition of Meybohm Realtors, the number one real estate firm in Augusta, GA; North Augusta, SC; and Aiken, SC. Luxury Portfolio specializes in the high-end real estate market and is the luxury division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), an organization encompassing over 500 companies with 120,000 sales associates worldwide.

As the largest real estate company in the area, Meybohm brings extensive resources and experience working with a wide range of properties. The company’s luxury program is dedicated to marketing world-class sporting and luxury properties, including equestrian estates, premier golf-oriented homes and historic residences.

“We are delighted to welcome Meybohm Realtors to our network,” said Stephanie Pfeffer-Anton, executive vice president of Luxury Portfolio. “The company’s impressive market share and unique collection of properties make it a welcome addition to our network.”

As a member of Luxury Portfolio, Meybohm Realtors expands its marketing reach through a strategic program that includes the award-winning website www.LuxuryPortfolio.com and targeted online and print advertising that reaches a global audience of affluent consumers. In addition to joining Luxury Portfolio International^®, Meybohm Realtors has affiliated with LeadingRE (www.LeadingRE.com).

To learn more about Meybohm Realtors, visit www.meybohm.com.

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Luxury Portfolio International^® has released the latest edition of its magazine, debuting a new look for the publication, which is available online and will soon be on newsstands in 60+ countries/regions worldwide. Produced biannually by the luxury real estate network, the Luxury Portfolio International^® Magazine features exceptional homes and highlights trends in luxury living.

Among the residences featured in the new issue are Larry Ellison’s Lake Tahoe compound, a stunning Parisian mansion and a contemporary adventure home in Queenstown, New Zealand. A unique historic New England colonial, an extraordinary lifestyle estate on the California coast and an impressive sampling from Luxury Portfolio’s collection of homes are also showcased.

The magazine contrasts homes priced near twenty million dollars in various markets, offering a compelling view of what luxury means in different areas. An eclectic collection of islands is also explored, from Sardinia to the Palms Dubai, with local experts providing unique insights. Other stories include an interview with award-winning classical guitarist Miloš Karadaglic, who reveals what he loves most about his home, a look at culinary trends and a review of bespoke travel.

With a targeted distribution designed to reach a highly affluent audience, the magazine has a circulation of over 100,000 and is sent to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®and Luxury Portfolio members in over 40 countries. It is mailed to affluent buyers and sellers identified by the network’s top agents and can also be found in select international first class airline lounges and purchased at Barnes & Noble in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada.

“The magazine remains an incredibly powerful way for us to tell the story of the remarkable homes represented by our network members, as well as the lifestyle these homes represent. This edition is particularly special because we are unveiling an all new look with a more contemporary feel,” Luxury Portfolio President Paul Boomsma said. “The undeniable appeal of beautiful photography and a captivating story in a printed piece has helped us broaden our reach even further to an affluent audience worldwide.”

Luxury Portfolio International^® is a global real estate network of the most powerful independent luxury brokerages. In addition to the magazine, Luxury Portfolio markets over 25,000 luxury homes to over three million high-net-worth visitors annually on its award-winning website, www.LuxuryPortfolio.com. Luxury Portfolio is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, the largest global network of premier locally branded companies dominated by many of the world’s most powerful independent luxury brokerages.

See the latest edition of the Luxury Portfolio International^® Magazine and learn more about the network at www.LuxuryPortfolio.com.

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CHICAGO – (2/12/2014) – Luxury Portfolio International^® has welcomed one of the country’s oldest and most established real estate firms to its luxury broker collection, NP Dodge Real Estate. Luxury Portfolio is a real estate network specializing in the high-end market and is the luxury component of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), an organization encompassing over 500 companies with 120,000 sales associates worldwide.

NP Dodge Real Estate is the largest full-service company in Omaha, NE, and has been serving the community since 1855 – since before Nebraska officially became a state. The company has more than 500 employees and over 500 sales associates and represents an impressive range of luxury properties in Nebraska and Iowa.

“It is exciting to have such an iconic firm join our network,” Stephanie Pfeffer-Anton, executive vice president of Luxury Portfolio said. “Beyond its historic past built by five generations, the company remains on the forefront with innovation, technology and service.”

Through its affiliation with Luxury Portfolio, NP Dodge Real Estate extends its marketing reach through a strategic program that includes the award-winning websitewww.LuxuryPortfolio.com and targeted online and print advertising that reaches a global audience of affluent consumers. In addition to joining Luxury Portfolio International^®, NP Dodge is a member of LeadingRE (www.LeadingRE.com).

To learn more about NP Dodge, visit www.npdodge.com.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® has opened a corporate office in Singapore to support the network’s growing international presence, specifically in the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) also maintains an office in London, U.K. and numerous field locations throughout the U.S. and Europe.

LeadingRE is the largest network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms in the residential sector of real estate. The 500+ firms affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® are represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates. LeadingRE and its luxury division, Luxury Portfolio International^®, have expanded the network’s international footprint considerably in recent years, with member firms in more than 40 countries.

The new Singapore office will service existing members in Asia, including those in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Japan, India, as well as New Zealand. LeadingRE’s aggressive expansion plans will focus largely on Southeast Asia in 2014, in emerging countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

“The influence of this area on economic and housing markets worldwide is undeniable,” said LeadingRE Vice President of International Operations Chris Dietz. “Our members have a long history of servicing clients moving to and from this region, and we are delighted to establish an office here to further expand our mutual business opportunities.”

The Singapore office is located at 1 Raffles Place, Level 24 Tower 1, Singapore 048616; telephone:  +65 6408 0507.

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

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® and its luxury network Luxury Portfolio International^® have expanded the organization’s international coverage with the addition of Avantgarde Properties in Vienna, Austria; Properties in Costa Rica in Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Bosley Real Estate in Toronto.

Avantgarde Properties (www.avantgardeproperties.com) is a full-service luxury real estate brokerage representing the most exclusive homes, classic apartments, design penthouses, luxury villas and historic estates, as well as high-caliber rental properties in Vienna and its most exclusive surrounding neighborhoods.

Properties in Costa Rica (www.propertiesincostarica.com) is a powerful local brand in Costa Rica, with offices in San Jose, Uvita and Pavones. The company represents an impressive collection of residences, including luxury estates, beach properties, farms and mountain homes, as well as vacation rentals.

Also joining Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® is Bosley Real Estate (www.bosleyrealestate.com), a family-owned company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with roots dating back to 1928. The firm represents a range of outstanding properties and focuses on professional performance and extensively trained sales representatives.

The addition of these firms comes after a highly successful recruiting year in 2013, when Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® welcomed 39 new members in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Luxury Portfolio International^® added 33 members and 10 luxury developments worldwide.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (www.LeadingRE.com) is a collection of over 500 leading residential real estate firms, represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates in more than 40 countries. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services, which include lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.

Luxury Portfolio is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®. Affiliates of Luxury Portfolio market high-end homes to affluent consumers worldwide through the network’s strategic marketing program, including the award-winning website www.LuxuryPortfolio.com, which markets over 25,000 luxury homes to over three million high-net-worth visitors annually and features a total inventory of available properties totaling over $44 billion.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® has a considerable presence on the recently-released Swanepoel Power 200, a ranking of the most powerful people in real estate issued by RealSure, Inc., a real estate information services company led by Editor in Chief Stefan Swanepoel and Executive Editor Rob Hahn. 

Defining “power” as “the ability to make things happen,” RealSure, Inc. determined the ranking by using specific benchmarks and algorithms to evaluate a person’s influence on the real estate industry as a whole. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) has 35 representatives on the prestigious ranking, more than any other network or franchise.

LeadingRE affiliates and staff making the list include: Ronald Peltier, HomeServices; Wesley Foster, Long & Foster; Jim Weichert, Weichert REALTORS^®; Pam O’Connor, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®; Jeffrey Detwiler, Long & Foster; Lennox Scott, John L. Scott REALTORS®; Harold Crye, Crye-Leike Real Estate Services; Helen Hanna Casey, Hanna Holdings; Paul Hulme, Alain Pinel REALTORS®; Gino Blefari, Intero Real Estate Services; Cameron Merage, First Team Real Estate; Hoddy Hanna, Hanna Holdings; Geoff Wood, Windermere Real Estate; Michael Golden and Thad Wong, @properties; Dan and Stuart Elsea, Real Estate One; Robert Moles, Intero Real Estate Services; Stephen Baird, Baird & Warner; Allen Tate, Allen Tate Companies; Bob Peltier, Edina Realty; Joe Horning, Shorewest REALTORS®; Nancy Seaman, Houlihan Lawrence; Michael Saunders, Michael Saunders and Company; William Raveis, Williams Raveis Real Estate; Pat Riley, Allen Tate Companies; Rosey Koberlein, Long Realty; Robert Sibcy, Sibcy Cline REALTORS®; Mike Knapp, Iowa Realty; Dan Parmer, Harry Norman REALTORS®; Mary Frances Burleson, Ebby Halliday Real Estate; Merle Whitehead, RealtyUSA; Matt Beall, Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokerages; Jim Litten, FC Tucker & Company; Diane Ramirez, Halstead Property; Michael Pappas, The Keyes Company; and Ty Dodge, RealtySouth.

“It is gratifying to see our network represented by so many highly-respected and influential brokers. These leaders play an important role in our network’s ongoing success and have an undeniable impact on the industry,” Pam O’Connor, LeadingRE president/CEO said, who ranks 29^th on the list.

LeadingRE is a global network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms. The 500+ firms affiliated with LeadingRE are represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates in more than 40 countries worldwide. Collectively, the network produces over one million real estate transactions valued at $272 billion annually. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services including lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.   

To see the complete Swanepoel Power 200 ranking, visit swanepoel.com/power200.

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