Friday, January 06, 2012 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (1/6/12) – RELO Direct®, Inc. announced today that Helen Maracle has joined the Chicago-based relocation management company as the newest member of its business development team.
Maracle joins the team with over 15 years of relocation experience, with a primary focus on servicing the western region corporate relocation sector for the past seven years. She began her career as an entrepreneur owning and operating a household goods agency. Helen is well known across the country for her sales, networking and relationship management skills.
“Helen brings a high level of engagement to our business development team. She is well connected in the marketplace and has a savvy understanding of the use of social media for developing brands and communicating with professionals in human resources and corporate relocation,” notes Roger Atchinson, CRP, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing for RELO Direct®.
RELO Direct® is a full service employee mobility provider that offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination, and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 550 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in 30 countries around the world.
Maracle is based in San Diego, CA and will maintain sales responsibility for the western region. She can be reached at 619-954-1163.
Chicago-based RELO Direct® is a full service employee mobility provider that offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination, and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 550 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:03 PM
Contact: Robin LaSure / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0436 / rlasure@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO (5/15/13) – Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced its 2012 sales statistics today, once again demonstrating dominance in the real estate market.
Collectively, network affiliates produced $272 billion in sales in 2012 with over one million transaction sides, which is $65-70 billion more in dollar volume and approximately 20% more sides than its closest network competitors.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® showed leadership in local markets as well, with network affiliates holding the number one ranking in 39% of the top 108 markets in either sales volume or transaction sides or both.
Among the top 500 companies in the country, affiliates out-performed all other networks by over 34% in 2012, according to REAL Trends 500, which ranks the largest companies by transaction sides and sales volume.
Within this prestigious group, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® members represented 13 of the top 25 brokerage firms in the U.S. and produced 27% of the total sales of the top 500 companies, compared to 20% by its closest competitor.
“We are gratified to see significant growth year-over-year in a number of important areas, including sales volume, which signals price increases,” notes Pam O’Connor, president and CEO of LeadingRE. “Our members continue to build on their strong local brands, while capitalizing on the many resources of our global network, coming together to create a dominant force in real estate.”
Figures for the top 500 firms are verified and published by REAL Trends. Figures for total sales of all networks are estimated by applying per-agent averages for each network for its top 500 affiliates to its overall agent population.
The 500+ firms affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® are represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates in more than 40 countries worldwide. The organization provides a full complement of brokerage services in marketing, technology and education to premier independent, locally branded residential firms. To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:14 AM
Contact: Robin LaSure / Luxury Portfolio International® / (312) 424-0436 / rlasure@luxuryportfolio.com
CHICAGO – (4/23/13) – Luxury Portfolio International® has expanded its global footprint with the addition of 15 new member firms in the first quarter of the year, with extended coverage throughout Europe, as well as the U.S. and Canada. The network has also welcomed two new communities to its Luxury Development Collection, further supporting the network’s growth.
Luxury Portfolio represents more than 200 market-leading real estate firms specializing in the high-end real estate market and is the luxury component of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an organization encompassing over 500 companies with 140,000 sales associates worldwide.
International firms joining the network include ART EMLAK (Istanbul, Turkey); BlueHouse (Prague, Czech Republic); CI Exclusive Properties (Geneva, Switzerland); Rustic Corner (Barcelona, Spain); Sally McGarr Realty Corp. (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada) and SPACE Gayrimenkul Danışmanlık (Istanbul, Turkey).
New U.S. affiliates include Beacham & Company, REALTORS (Atlanta, GA); Gerrard-Hoeschler REALTORS (La Crosse, WI); Mopper-Stapen, REALTORS (Savannah, GA); Perry & Co. (Denver, CO); Sprague & Curtis Real Estate (Augusta, ME); Stone House Properties (West Stockbridge, MA); The Maine Real Estate Network (Portland, ME); Weichert Realtors, Coastal Properties (Hilton Head Island, SC) and Windermere Real Estate - Nevada (Henderson, NV).
New to the network’s Development Collection are Four Seasons Private Residences Vail (Vail, CO) and Kempinski Residences - Skiper Villas and Apartments (Istria, Croatia).
Affiliates of Luxury Portfolio have access to a comprehensive program designed to market high-end homes to affluent consumers worldwide. The cornerstone of the program is the award-winning website, www.LuxuryPortfolio.com, which attracts website visitors from over 200 countries/territories every month and showcases a total inventory each year of more than 25,000 properties totaling almost $40 billion.
Members of Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® also have access to exclusive network events, including the upcoming International Symposium in Venice, Italy, October 20-22.
For more information, visit www.LuxuryPortfolio.com.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 8:52 AM
CHICAGO – (3/26/13) – RELO Direct®, Inc. has expanded its team with the addition of Patricia Tooman, CRP, GMS, as vice president, government services. In this role, Ms. Tooman will oversee sales and account management activities for RELO Direct’s U.S. government services group.
Tooman joins the team with 26 years of relocation experience. Prior to joining RELO Direct®, she was executive vice president of operations with a global relocation company. Previous relocation industry experience includes working as vice president of government services and account executive. She has served as president, past president, and on the board of directors of the Greater Washington Employee Relocation Council (GWERC) and is a member of both the Employee Relocation Council and the National Association of Female Executives.
“RELO Direct® is very fortunate to have Pat on our team. Her success with selling and servicing relocation services to the agencies and departments of the U.S. Government is well documented. Her industry involvement with the Greater Washington Employee Relocation Council as well as being a CRP and GMS with the Worldwide ERC are a testimony to her dedication to our industry and, specifically, the government sector,” RELO Direct® Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roger Atchinson said.
Tooman will be based in Bel Air, Maryland and can be reached at: (410) 849-4357 or ptooman@RELODirect.
Chicago-based RELO Direct® (www.RELODirect.com) is a full-service global mobility management company with a consultative approach to client relationships. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an international real estate network of 500 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:05 PM
CHICAGO – (3/14/13) – Luxury Portfolio International® has issued a white paper on “The Emotional Role of Home,” created to bring its member firms a clearer understanding of today’s high-net-worth Americans in an effort to best serve this discerning luxury clientele.
The white paper, which is available exclusively to Luxury Portfolio member firms, was created in conjunction with Harrison Group, a YouGov company, and includes select findings from the 2012 Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America, produced by American Express Publishing and Harrison Group, along with information collected exclusively for Luxury Portfolio.
The research provides unique insights and uncovers many key motivators behind the decisions of today’s luxury home buyers. Highlights include the emergence of the “Worth Dynamic,” a phenomenon resulting from the Great Recession, where consumers evaluate the true value of a property and its specific details, with an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship.
The emotional appeal of home as a base for creating fond memories, housing treasured positions and simply understanding happiness is explored at length, as is the value of home as a refuge and a place for serenity.
“By carefully examining the motivators and preferences of the affluent consumer, we are able to refine our marketing approach with a clear focus,” comments President of Luxury Portfolio International® Paul Boomsma. “Just as the unique needs of the luxury consumer are continually evolving, so is our approach to supporting our members’ efforts to market to and on behalf of these high-end homeowners.”
Luxury Portfolio International® is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest global network of premier locally branded companies dominated by powerful independent luxury brokerages. View a summary of the white paper and learn more about the network at www.luxuryportfolio.com.
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About Luxury Portfolio International®
Luxury Portfolio International® (www.luxuryportfolio.com) is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (www.leadingre.com), the largest global network of premier locally branded companies dominated by many of the world's most powerful independent luxury brokerages. Luxury Portfolio International attracts a global audience of visitors from over 200 countries/territories every month and annually markets over 25,000 luxury homes to over 1.2 million high-net-worth visitors.
Friday, March 08, 2013 1:26 PM
CHICAGO – (3/08/13) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has named Howard W. (Hoby) Hanna IV to its board of directors. Hanna is president of Howard Hanna Ohio, a division of Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the fourth largest real estate brokerage in the country, with 144 offices and 4,700 associates in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the Leadership Development Program of Yale University, Hanna is the third generation of the company started by his grandfather over 50 years ago. He is active in both professional and community activities, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Northern Ohio Multiple Listing Service (NORMLS), The Realty Alliance and the Trulia board. He is involved in leadership committees for North Coast Community Homes, which develops and maintains housing for individuals with developmental disabilities, Boys Hope, Girls Hope, University Hospitals Rainbow Children’s Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic, and NEO|SO. He is a member of the Cleveland Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and is a past Crain’s “40 Under 40 Business Leader.”
“Hoby and his company are outstanding contributors to LeadingRE,” comments Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. “In addition to high levels of achievement in sales performance, referrals, and technology, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is a leader in one-stop shopping, with extensive operations in mortgage, title, insurance and property management.”
Hanna joins a distinguished LeadingRE board of directors that includes Chairman Robert Sibcy (Sibcy-Cline, Cincinnati, OH); Vice Chairman Patrick C. Riley (Allen Tate Company, Charlotte, NC); Secretary Joe Horning (Shorewest Realtors, Milwaukee, WI); Treasurer Dan Elsea (Real Estate One, Detroit, MI); immediate past Chairman William Watson, Jr. (Watson Realty Corp., Jacksonville, FL); Harold Crye (Crye-Leike, Nashville, TN); Jeffrey Detwiler (Long & Foster, Chantilly, VA); Chris Meyers, Houlihan-Lawrence, Rye, NY); Ronald Peltier (HomeServices of America, Inc. Minneapolis, MN); Michael T. Robinson (Weichert Realtors, Morris Plains, NJ); andMichael Saunders(Michael Saunders& Company Sarasota, FL.
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About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (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® (LeadingRE) are represented by 4,600 offices and 140,000 associates in more than 30 countries worldwide. The organization's leadership is demonstrated by the fact that its affiliates comprise six of the top 10 real estate companies in the country. Collectively, LeadingRE affiliates produced nearly 1 million home sales valued at $235 billion in the U.S. in 20011. In addition, LeadingRE affiliates hold the Number One position in terms of sales or volume in more of the top markets than any other organization. Visit them at http://www.leadingre.com
Wednesday, March 06, 2013 2:19 PM
CHICAGO, IL – (03/06/13) – Robert N. Sibcy, president of Sibcy Cline, Realtors has been elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 500+ market-leading real estate firms representing more home sales than any other real estate network.
Mr. Sibcy has been at the helm of Sibcy Cline, Realtors since 1969, when he assumed the corporate leadership role at the age of 25. Now the largest real estate brokerage in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana, the company has 22 offices and more than 1,200 sales associates, selling over $1.72 billion of real estate in the past year.
“I am honored to serve this network and work alongside the finest brokers in this business for the mutual benefit of all of our members,” Sibcy said. “I look forward to continuing the good work of former Chairman Bill Watson to create programs that help our affiliates retain a competitive edge in their local markets and collectively as a network.”
Other officers include Vice Chairman Patrick C. Riley (Allen Tate Company, Charlotte, NC); Secretary Joe Horning (Shorewest Realtors, Milwaukee, WI); and Treasurer Dan Elsea (Real Estate One, Detroit, MI).
“Rob Sibcy has been contributing in other roles since the inception of our organization in 1997,” comments LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor, “so we know his many strengths and believe he is the ideal leader for this position as we all look forward to a very robust year for housing and for our network.”
Additional members of the distinguished board of directors are immediate past Chairman William Watson, Jr. (Watson Realty Corp., Jacksonville, FL); Harold Crye (Crye-Leike, Nashville, TN); Jeffrey Detwiler (Long & Foster, Chantilly, VA); Howard W. (Hoby) Hanna IV (Howard Hanna, OH); Christopher Meyers (Houlihan Lawrence, Rye, NY); Ronald Peltier (HomeServices of America, Inc. Minneapolis, MN); Michael T. Robinson (Weichert Realtors, Morris Plains, NJ); andMichael Saunders(Michael Saunders& Company, Sarasota, FL. Retiring from the board after nine years of service is Stephen Baird of Baird & Warner in Chicago, IL.
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:22 PM
Chicago, IL (2/25/13) – Nearly 2,000 top real estate professionals from 17 countries are gathered this week for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Conference Week at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Collectively, those in attendance represent more home sales than any real estate network, selling more than 924,000 homes in 2011 – the last full-year statistics available – valued at $234.6 billion in the U.S. alone.
Attendance numbers exceeded expectations, with all events selling out, including the network’s Annual Conference for brokers and relocation professionals, the inaugural Performance SUMMIT and Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT for sales associates, Sales Manager SUMMIT, MarTech for marketing and technology professionals, and the RELO Direct® Corporate Forum for employee mobility professionals.
“We are thrilled to have assembled such a sizable and impressive group of real estate professionals, especially the 1,000 agents who have come for our first large scale event for sales associates,” said Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of LeadingRE. “Having so many market leaders together in one place – and in one network – signifies the power of this global organization, and the excitement is contagious.”
Each Conference Week event offers sessions focused on the unique needs of the various roles within a real estate brokerage, offering in-depth discussions on the issues and trends impacting the real estate market worldwide. With content ranging from new business sources to innovations in marketing and technology to how to tap the many resources available through LeadingRE, the program was designed to give attendees tangible ideas for growing their businesses.
Keynote speakers include Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist and bestselling author Dave Barry, author of the international bestseller The Happiness Advantage Shawn Achor; and former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden. Also on tap from the world of finance is Dave Stevens, CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Addressing the areas of social media and marketing are word-of-mouth marketing authority Spike Jones; Brian Boero and Marc Davison, partners at 1000watt; Vice Chairman of Harrison Group Dr. Jim Taylor; and Internet marketing expert Jim Marks of Virtual Results.
The Deans of LeadingRE’s professional development platform, Institute, are also featured, including best-selling author and executive coach Mike Staver of The Staver Group; real estate technology and consumer expert Matthew Ferrara, Steve Harney, author of the popular Keeping Current Matters blog and a leading authority on educating consumers on market realities, and performance and customer experience consultant Debbie Maier. Author of Dress Your House for Success Martha Webb and WeSkill founder Brian Parsley will also be featured.
Noteworthy names from within the industry include Vice President and Chief Economist for the California Association of REALTORS® Leslie Appleton-Young, REAL Trends Editor Steve Murray, Ninja Selling architect Larry Kendall, founding partners of WAV Group Victor Lund and Marilyn Wilson, OwnAmerica CEO Greg Rand, founder of PCMS Jose Perez, and authors of the Short Sale Campus Certified designation Brandon Brittingham and Gee Dunsten. An array of talented and accomplished LeadingRE members will share unique insights and perspectives on achieving success in today’s market.
Grand sponsor HGTV’s FrontDoor.com and Premier sponsor Quicken Loans lead an extensive list of sponsors and exhibitors.
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Friday, February 22, 2013 11:12 PM
CHICAGO (2/22/13) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced today that Nest4Less has been selected as a preferred provider through its Solutions Group program, which offers selected business tools to its global network of more than 500 real estate firms.
Nest4Less provides brokerages and sales associates with a unique, free platform that allows them to add value to their database and expand their business through the social sharing of home-related promotions. Nest4Less can be customized for brokerages and affiliates.
“LeadingRE member companies are known for their commitment to support their clients before, during and after the transaction. Through Nest4Less, member companies can add value to their clients and their affiliates while helping their sales associates expand their referral network and grow their business,” said Jesse Kenner, CEO and Founder.
“Nest4Less is a unique offering for our members, providing an easy way to stay in touch with clients, while offering valuable discounts on home-related services,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing. “Brokerages and sales associates can promote their preferred local service providers and/or ancillary businesses, as well as offer discounts on appliances, contractors, painters and more from national companies.”
To learn more about Nest4Less, visit www.nest4less.com.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 1:35 PM
CHICAGO (2/20/13) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has named Reliance Network and its full-service products division BrokerTec as a preferred service provider through LeadingRE’s Solutions Group program, which presents leading business resources to its international network of more than 500 real estate firms.
Reliance Network has over a decade of experience delivering a full internet product line to brokerages and agents, including company websites, agent websites, lead generation and management, mobile solutions, search engine rank development, email marketing and more. Today Reliance Network provides services for over 110,000 real estate agents, 75,000 websites and over 100 Leading brokerages.
According to Reliance Network President Sean McRae, the secret to the company’s success is its understanding of real estate operations and the proper integration of technology to provide a tangible financial benefit to the company and its agents. “We have developed a system of tools that is reliable, easy to use and designed from its core to help our clients grow through lead conversion, recruitment and long-term retention,” McRae said.
“We are impressed by Reliance Network and BrokerTec’s inclusive approach to internet marketing, which is centered on being a business solution, rather than just a website,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing. “The company is already working with several of our top member firms, and we look forward to formally introducing their innovative products to our network members at our upcoming Annual Conference February 26-28 in Las Vegas.”
To learn more about Reliance Network and BrokerTec, visit www.brokertecsystems.com or www.reliancenetwork.com.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:22 PM
CHICAGO – (2/14/13) – Luxury Portfolio International® has released its latest issue of the Luxury Portfolio Magazine. The magazine is published twice a year by the luxury real estate network to showcase stunning homes and explore luxury lifestyle trends.
The current issue offers insights into high-end living in exclusive locations around the world. Readers can preview examples of what ten million dollars buys in various markets to gain a better understanding of differences in luxury homes from market to market. They can also learn more about specific types of properties through the evolution of the loft style home and a feature on special residences catering to those looking for the “perfect family residence.”
Individual property spotlights include “The Farmstead,” a meticulously created mountain home in Colorado; a stunning contemporary used as a setting for the new Dallas television series; “The Siemens Villa,” a remarkable century-old estate in Berlin; a historic hacienda in California formerly occupied by a silent film star and a premier landmark home located on the famous South Battery Charleston, SC.
Additionally, the magazine highlights the latest in luxury trends as well as popular home designers, who reveal some of their favorite things.
Finally, a unique perspective on the preferences of today’s global luxury buyer provides insights into affluent consumers and reveals many current trends and factors influencing the decision-making process.
The Luxury Portfolio Magazine is distributed to high-end consumers through the network’s affiliates in more than 30 countries, is sold on newsstands in over 50 countries, is available in first class airline lounges and is highlighted online.
“While our award-winning website, luxuryportfolio.com, remains the cornerstone of our marketing platform, the magazine has become an increasingly welcome component of our program,” President of Luxury Portfolio International® Paul Boomsma said. “People still love to view beautiful photography of breathtaking homes, and we strive to deliver an experience that reflects the finest in luxury living.”
View the latest edition of the Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine and learn more about the network at www.luxuryportfolio.com.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:02 AM
CHICAGO– (1/22/13) – RELO Direct®, Inc. has expanded its executive team with the addition of Steven M. John, GMS, CPA, CRP, as senior vice president of client services. In this role, Mr. John will oversee the delivery of services to RELO Direct’s corporate and government clients worldwide.
Prior to joining RELO Direct®, he was executive vice president with a global relocation company, where he worked in various capacities since 2003. Previous experience includes working as vice president of strategic finance and vice president of financial operations for a Fortune 500 company. He has extensive experience in corporate and governmental operations, client relations, finance, strategic planning and budgeting.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steven to our growing team. His expertise in managing all of the components related to employee mobility and his proven ability to successfully develop and lead dedicated service teams make him the ideal person for this role, as we continue to expand our impressive client roster and remain focused on consultative client relationships,” RELO Direct® President/CEO Bob Portale said.
Additional changes in the executive team include a new role for company veteran Pat Leon, who will now oversee all of RELO Direct’s supplier relationships, with a focus on streamlining systems and ensuring quality service delivery from all suppliers.
“Pat has been instrumental to the success and growth of RELO Direct® since the company’s inception,” Portale said. “She epitomizes our customer-focused approach, and having her in this role ensures that all services will be delivered with the same expert care we provide our clients.”
Chicago-based RELO Direct® (www.RELODirect.com) is a full-service global mobility management company with a consultative approach to client relationships. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an international real estate network of more than 500 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013 11:38 AM
Chicago, IL (1/17/13) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced an impressive line-up of speakers for its upcoming Conference Week, February 24-28 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. More than 1,500 people are expected to attend Conference Week, which includes the network’s Annual Conference for brokers and relocation professionals, Performance SUMMIT and Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT for sales associates, Sales Manager SUMMIT, MarTech for marketing and technology professionals, and the RELO Direct® Corporate Forum for employee mobility professionals. The event marks the first time a conference has been available to all of the network’s sales associates, with the inaugural Performance SUMMIT.
Keynote speakers include Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist and a bestselling author; Shawn Achor, author of the international bestseller, “The Happiness Advantage”; and television personality and author Joan Lunden.
From the world of finance, speakers include Director of Homeownership Operations in the Office of Financial Stability at the US Department of the Treasury Eric Chader; President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association Dave Stevens; Wells Fargo Vice President and National Field Short Sale Manager Abel Fregoso, Jr.; and Vice President of Portfolio Retention/Strategic Alliance for Bank of America Allen Seelenbinder.
From the areas of social media and marketing, participants will hear from word-of-mouth marketing expert Spike Jones; partners at 1000watt Brian Boero and Marc Davison; Dr. Jim Taylor, vice chairman of Harrison Group; and Internet marketing authority Jim Marks.
The Deans of LeadingRE’s professional development platform Institute 2.0 will also be featured: best-selling author and executive coach Mike Staver of The Staver Group; real estate technology and consumer expert Matthew Ferrara and Steve Harney, author of the popular Keeping Current Matters blog and a leading authority on educating consumers on market realities.
Noteworthy names from within the industry include Vice President and Chief Economist for the California Association of REALTORS® Leslie Appleton-Young; REAL Trends Editor Steve Murray; author of Ninja Selling Larry Kendall; founding partners of WAV Group Victor Lund and Marilyn Wilson; OwnAmerica CEO Greg Rand; founder of PCMS Jose Perez: and authors of the Short Sale Campus Certified designation Brandon Brittingham and Gee Dunsten.
Customer service expert Debbie Maier and author of Dress Your House for Success Martha Webb will also be featured, along with numerous talented and successful LeadingRE members, who will share insights from the field.
“As the scope of our network has continued to grow, the conference has expanded to address the needs and interests of virtually everyone at our member real estate firms,” said Pam O’Connor, LeadingRE President/CEO. “The range of expertise and the depth of knowledge represented by our speakers are inspiring, and we are so excited to present such a quality program to a record number of attendees.”
Grand sponsor HGTV’s FrontDoor.com leads an extensive list of sponsors and exhibitors.
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Thursday, January 17, 2013 9:45 AM
CHICAGO – (1/07/13) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced today that the chairman of its International Advisory Board, Beverly LW Sunn of Asia Pacific Properties Ltd. in Hong Kong, has been named to the board of directors of the Thomson Reuters Founders Share Company.
The Thomson Reuters Founders Share Company acts as a guardian of the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, which apply to the entire Thomson Reuters business and are designed to preserve its independence, integrity and freedom from bias in the gathering and dissemination of information and news for businesses and professionals.
Thomson Reuters combines industry expertise with technology to deliver essential information to decision makers in numerous business sectors, including financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets. The board is comprised of 16 directors from 12 different countries.
Ms. Sunn is the founder of Asia Pacific Properties, a corporate real estate and relocation consultancy founded over 20 years ago in the Asia Pacific region. Ms Sunn pioneered relocation services in Hong Kong and China and is one of the first independent American brokers to open a real estate office in China. In addition to her leadership role with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), she participates in the Members' Leadership Board of NAI Global and is a recent past director of Worldwide ERC®.
“We congratulate Beverly on this well-deserved honor,” said Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of LeadingRE. “The depth of her knowledge and her impressive business acumen will make her a valued member of the Thomson Reuters board, just as she has been an insightful leader within our organization.”
Joining Ms. Sunn on the LeadingRE International Advisory Board are Claude Ginesta of Ginesta Immobilien, Switzerland; Jorge Philippe of Quality Inmobiliaria Habitat, Mexico; José Ribes Bas of Inmobiliaria Rimontgó, Spain; Larry Roberts of Bahamas Realty Limited, The Bahamas; Ron Stader of CIR REALTY, Canada and Benedetta Viganò of Giorgio Viganò Consulenti Immobiliari, Italy.
Comprised of non-U.S. LeadingRE members, the International Advisory Board is committed to expanding the value proposition of the company’s international membership programs. The group met recently at network’s International Symposium in Lisbon, Portugal and will convene again at the network’s upcoming conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 24-28.
Thursday, November 01, 2012 11:20 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Luxury Portfolio International™ / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@luxuryportfolio.com
CHICAGO – (11/1/12) – Luxury Portfolio International™, the luxury marketing program of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has broadened its social media presence with the use of Pinterest, engaging visitors and providing additional exposure for the network’s luxury real estate affiliates.
The Luxury Portfolio Pinterest page features a “LookBook” concept highlighting prominent amenities from homes on LuxuryPortfolio.com. Over 30 boards are currently posted, with LookBooks focusing on varied subjects such as architectural features from “Captivating Ceilings” to “Glass Houses.” Others spotlight lifestyle preferences, including “Urban Chic” and “Mountain Living.” LookBooks like “Ahhh-mazing Views” and “Privacy Please” display homes with unique settings and locales.
The Luxury Portfolio page also offers decorating tips and ideas from affluent homeowners across the globe, including "A Splash of RED,” “Illuminating Fixtures” and “Black & White.” In addition to viewing the boards for ideas and inspiration, visitors have the ability to “like” or comment on particular homes and can share them with others using Pinterest’s “repin” feature.
“With the wave of social media greatly influencing the way consumers engage, we continually look for ways to incorporate these outlets in our marketing strategies,” notes Luxury Portfolio International™ Executive Vice President Stephanie Pfeffer. “Because of Pinterest’s visual approach, it is especially appealing in its ability to help us showcase the spectacular photography and beautiful homes featured on our site.”
To view the Luxury Portfolio International™ Pinterest page, visit Pinterest.com/LuxuryPortfolio.
To learn more about the network, visit LuxuryPortfolio.com.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 1:25 PM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO – (10/31/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® recently launched a series on Facebook entitled “As Seen on LeadingRE.com,” designed to promote interesting member properties and highlight one unique home per post, pulling from those shown on the network’s home listings site, LeadingRE.com.
“As Seen on LeadingRE.com” gives site visitors an inside look at unique properties, details and amenities, while driving traffic to LeadingRE.com and the websites of member real estate firms.
“Facebook is an ideal forum for highlighting some of the unique properties represented by our member firms,” notes Robin LaSure, vice president of corporate marketing. “With a diverse collection of homes – in terms of price range, location and style – we are able to spotlight an interesting assortment of properties that will appeal to a wide range of consumers.”
To view the “As Seen on LeadingRE.com” posts, visit Facebook.com/LeadingRealEstateCompanies.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Monday, October 22, 2012 12:54 PM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker/ Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO – (10/22/12) – Members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) and Luxury Portfolio International™ will convene this week for the network’s International Symposium at the Grande Real Villia Italia Hotel & Spa in Lisbon, Portugal. In attendance are real estate professionals from many of the best-known local and regional real estate firms across 15 countries in Europe, North America and Asia.
The symposium’s program focuses on issues impacting the global real estate market. Keynote speakers included Richard Rawlings, the United Kingdom’s 2012 Estate Agency Trainer of the Year, who shared innovative marketing strategies, and Matthew Ferrara of Matthew Ferrara & Company, whose presentation focused on “Embracing the Global Marketplace.” REAL Trends Editor Steve Murray provided a global and economic housing forecast, and numerous member speakers shared insights on market trends and strategies. Information on the latest network initiatives were offered by LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor, Luxury Portfolio President Paul Boomsma, Luxury Portfolio EVP Stephanie Pfeffer and LeadingRE European Director Christoph Dietz.
“As we continue to expand globally to reach new markets, the symposium provides a valued opportunity for our members to meet one another and exchange ideas and best practices,” notes Dietz. “This type of networking, supported by a strong educational program, becomes more essential as we develop more cross-border business opportunities.”
The Symposium is the latest in a series of successful global symposiums held by the network in Madrid, Rome, Valencia and Dublin. Event sponsors included Unique Homes Magazine and Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies.
Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:32 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO (10/11/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an international network of more than 500 premier independent real estate firms, has named PCMS to its line-up of preferred business solutions.
PCMS offers real estate consulting services and solutions designed to assist brokers in all aspects of their operations, including: driving online traffic, engaging online with consumers through multiple channels, managing Internet lead, streamlining business processes, delivering an improved consumer experience and continuing relationships with consumers after closing.
PCMS is known for its professional experience and expertise to efficiently and effectively advise broker/owners on the right strategy to enhance their profitability and market share. Using in-depth analysis and a collaborative approach, their consulting strategies provide expertise in real estate ownership, mergers and acquisitions, valuations and succession planning.
“We are pleased to formalize our relationship with PCMS, which has been a participant at our conference for several years,” notes Robin LaSure, vice president of corporate marketing. “The company’s consultative approach helps a broker assess the areas where he or she can adapt to shifts in market trends and consumer preferences to capture more business.”
Jose Perez, chief visionary for PCMS, welcomes the opportunity to engage further with the network. "We have high regard for the level of quality and innovation among LeadingRE brokerages and have a long-standing history with many of the firms. We look forward to strengthening these relationships and building new ones as we introduce our services to the LeadingRE network.”
To learn more about PCMS, visit www.pcmsconsulting.com
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Friday, October 05, 2012 9:37 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO – (10/5/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® will launch its inaugural Performance SUMMIT for sales associates February 24-26, 2013 as part of its 2013 Conference Week at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The event is the first large-scale conference for agents affiliated with the global network of 500+ market-leading real estate firms.
Performance SUMMIT offers a range of accomplished speakers, including noted television journalist Joan Lunden, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist and bestselling author Dave Barry, “Word of Mouth” marketing strategist Spike Jones, Internet marketing authority Jim Marks and performance consultant and customer service expert Debbie Maier.
Best-selling author and executive coach Mike Staver will emcee the program. Staver, who serves as Chief Learning Officer of LeadingRE’s professional development platform, Institute 2.0, is joined by other Institute faculty members Matthew Ferrara, real estate technology and consumer guru, and Steve Harney, author of the popular Keeping Current Matters blog and a leading authority on educating consumers on market realities. Martha Webb, author of Dress Your House for Success and creator of The Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS) program, is also among the highly sought-after speakers addressing Performance SUMMIT.
In addition to guest speaker presentations, SUMMIT offers nearly 50 breakout sessions featuring top-performing LeadingRE sales associates who will share their award-winning strategies on everything from prospecting, to short sales, to working with celebrity clients.
Participants will have the opportunity to network and promote synergy among successful colleagues during memorable social interludes, including a private reception at EVE, Eva Longoria's private event space, and a gala celebration at The Cosmopolitan’s famed Marquee Nightclub featuring top Las Vegas entertainers Human Nature, known for their Motown tributes and recently featured on Dancing with the Stars.
“Performance SUMMIT is truly an historic event, giving a strong contingent of our 140,000 sales associate population the opportunity to experience first-hand the power of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®,” notes the organization’s President/CEO, Pam O’Connor.
Others in the industry are applauding the network’s decision to open its conference to the broader associate audience.
“This will be a home run for LeadingRE and something that its sales associates simply cannot afford to miss,” commented Steve Harney.
“I’m always impressed by the high caliber, energy and connections at the LeadingRE conference, and now agents can share that compelling experience,” noted Matthew Ferrara.
“We’ve already had a dozen agents sign up for SUMMIT, and the excitement is building every week,” said Rob Sibcy of Sibcy Cline in Cincinnati.
In addition to the Performance SUMMIT, Conference Week includes the Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT for sales associates affiliated with Luxury Portfolio International™, the Sales Manager SUMMIT, the MarTech event for marketing and technology professionals, and the Annual Conference for brokers, managers and business development professionals.
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:16 PM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
- Company’s 4112me is a new mobile marketing tool designed to streamline the exchange of real estate information among sellers, potential buyers, agents and marketing partners.-
CHICAGO (9/26/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of more than 500 top independent real estate firms, has named Spectrum Communications and Consulting, Inc. as a preferred provider through the network’s Solutions Group program.
Spectrum’s 4112me program is a real estate mobile marketing platform that allows homebuyers to use their mobile device to receive instant property information from yard signs via pre-recorded messages, texts, QR Codes and the web.
“We are excited to introduce Spectrum’s marketing suite to our member firms,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing. “With a comprehensive approach that encompasses mobile, search engine optimization and marketing, social media, and patent-pending analytics, Spectrum can help enhance a real estate broker’s visibility and lead capture.”
4112me is the only platform of its kind that incorporates all of the lead capture methods at the sign level.
“Spectrum values the synergistic relationship with LeadingRE and its members,” said Ty King, president of Spectrum Communications and Consulting, Inc. “We are eager to provide products, services and education that deliver on the Spectrum promise of a strong ROI.”
To learn more about Spectrum, visit www.SpectrumInc.com or www.4112me.com.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 9:39 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO– (9/19/12) – RELO Direct®, Inc., a full-service global mobility management company, recently welcomed Ann Marie V. Trepkowski as the newest addition to the company’s global services team to serve as client service manager for multi-national clients.
Trepkowski has more than seven years of experience as a global consultant, having served as international team leader for another global relocation company. In this role, she administered the corporate policy for clients, coordinated and supervised vendor services, created cost assignments and projections, and assisted assignees from initial contact to completion of the assignment.
Ann Marie is fluent in French and started her career in France as an English Language Assistant at the French Ministry of Education in Dunkerque, France. She continued as a Language Training Coordinator at Global LT in Troy, Michigan.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ann Marie to our team,” RELO Direct® President/CEO Bob Portale said. “Her extensive experience in the global arena, paired with the fact that she has achieved 100% on client satisfaction surveys and received other service accolades, makes her the perfect addition as we continue to expand our client roster worldwide.”
Chicago-based RELO Direct® (www.RELODirect.com) is a full-service global mobility management company with a consultative approach to client relationships. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an international real estate network of more than 500 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
Friday, September 14, 2012 2:08 PM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Luxury Portfolio International™ / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@luxuryportfolio.com
CHICAGO – (9/14/12) – The fall edition of the Luxury Portfolio International™ Magazine is now available on newsstands and is also being offered online. The publication, produced biannually by the real estate network Luxury Portfolio International™, focuses on spectacular homes and trends in luxury living.
This issue examines the emotional appeal of stunning photography, addressing how it can be utilized to successfully market luxury homes in various mediums, including print, social media and online platforms.
The magazine also showcases an impressive selection of extraordinary properties from around the globe, including the celebrity homes of actor Mark Wahlberg, former Major League Baseball pitcher John Smoltz, film director Joel Schumacher and designer Nate Berkus.
Readers also will preview three remarkable private islands and an extensive selection of over a hundred luxury homes throughout the world. In addition, the magazine offers the latest luxury trends and tips from notable designers and an article examining the pioneering architects who became known for their contemporary design as The New York Five.
The magazine is distributed to affluent consumers through Luxury Portfolio’s network in more than 30 countries and is sold on newsstands in over 50 countries. It also will be distributed at the International Symposium hosted by Luxury Portfolio International™ in Lisbon, Portugal this October.
“While we market over 250,000 extraordinary homes on LuxuryPortfolio.com, we still believe strongly in the appeal of a beautifully produced magazine,” notes President of Luxury Portfolio International™ Paul Boomsma. “By incorporating the highest quality photography, a compelling glimpse into noteworthy homes, and unique design tips, the magazine presents a different type of experience whether viewed online or in print.”
View the latest edition of the Luxury Portfolio International™ Magazine and learn more about the network at www.luxuryportfolio.com.
Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:32 PM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
Chicago, IL– (9/13/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a global brokerage services network of 500+ real estate firms with 140,000 associates worldwide, has added 27 new firms with nearly 60 offices and 2,000 associates this year in the U.S. and nine countries abroad.
In the United States, the new affiliates provide coverage in metropolitan areas including Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Los Angeles and Omaha, as well as resort markets like Steamboat Springs, CO; Martha’s Vineyard, MA; and Camden, ME; and many mid-size and smaller markets throughout the country.
Expanded coverage outside the U.S. includes several European cities, as well as Japanese, Latin American and Caribbean markets.
LeadingRE’s newest members in the U.S. are: Beiser Realty, Winneconne, WI; Colorado Group Realty, Steamboat Springs, CO; Jaret & Cohn, Camden, ME; LLB&B Inc. Real Estate, Mobile, AL; Lakes Region Realty Group, Moultonboro, NH; Levin & Rinke Resort Realty, Pensacola, FL; NP Dodge Real Estate, Omaha, NE; Pinnacle Estate Properties, Northridge, CA; Realty of Maine, Bangor, ME; Sandpiper Realty, Edgartown, MA; Sprague & Curtis Real Estate, Augusta, ME; The Maine Real Estate Network, Portland, ME; The Wells Group, Durango, CO; United Real Estate Solutions, Sioux City, IA; Wardley Real Estate, Las Vegas, NV and Walt Danley Group, Scottsdale, AZ. Outside the U.S., new members include Barcelona Properties, Barcelona, Spain; BlueHouse, Prague, Czech Republic; Cross Point, Bucharest, Romania; domoXim, Brussels, Belgium; ETEN Canarias S.L., Tenerife, Spain; H&R Consultants, Tokyo, Japan; Junot Investissements, Paris, France; Liv Realty, Mexico; IN'S Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal; Smiths Gore Limited, British Virgin Islands and Semusa Realty Corp., Panama.
To be invited to join Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, companies must be among the top five companies in their footprint in terms of market share, in addition to meeting a rigorous list of criteria.
“Our name is one that requires us to be selective in the companies we bring into the network,” comments LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor. “And in the challenging and highly competitive economic environment of today, it is essential that we attract progressive, innovative brokerages that are committed for the long run. We feel very fortunate to continue to attract this caliber of outstanding companies.”
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Monday, July 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Luxury Portfolio International™ / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@luxuryportfolio.com
CHICAGO – (7/23/12) – Luxury Portfolio International™, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, continues to strengthen its international presence, with the addition of eight new brokerages in three countries.
Global expansion includes the addition of Eten Canarias S.L. in Tenerife, Spain and Liv Realty in Mexico City, Mexico.
New U.S. members include Fletcher Bright REALTORS in Chatanooga, TN; Jaret & Cohn Real Estate in Camden, ME; Lakes Region Realty in Moultonboro, NH; Nancy Liipfert Associates, Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC; Sandpiper Realty, Inc. in Edgartown, MA and Sibcy Cline, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH.
“As we continue to see improvements in the luxury real estate market, we embrace opportunities to expand our roster of the finest luxury brokerages worldwide,” notes Luxury Portfolio International™ President Paul Boomsma.
Luxury Portfolio International™ will host numerous member events in the coming months, including its Fall Workshop series and the International Symposium in Lisbon, Portugal this October. To learn more about the network, visit LuxuryPortfolio.com.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
Chicago, IL– (7/17/12) – Hall & Hunter Realtors of Birmingham-Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has been awarded the prestigious RELO® Quality Certification by the Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® network. The RELO® Quality Certification (RQC) is the first program in the relocation industry to quantify and qualify what true relocation service excellence means. Modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige national quality award, it was created by the network to provide measurable standards for the pursuit of relocation excellence.
Hall & Hunter Realtors earned the certification only after its relocation department met stringent standards and completed a rigorous and lengthy application process, overseen by a committee of leading industry professionals. Virtually every aspect of the company’s relocation operation was reviewed thoroughly, using specific criteria to evaluate performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, quality and scope of relocation service, program marketing, customer satisfaction, technology resources, office facilities, and more.
Hall & Hunter President of Relocation Services Carolyn Bowen-Keating is thrilled to have received the certification. “Our company is committed to providing unparalleled service to relocating families coming to or departing suburban Detroit’s Oakland County area. Having our efforts recognized and honored with this highly regarded service designation is tremendously gratifying for all of us within the Hall & Hunter family,” Bowen-Keating said.
According to Pam O’Connor, president and CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, Hall & Hunter joins an elite group of real estate firms. “Only the most highly respected relocation departments in the industry are able to meet the high standards of the RQC,” O’Connor commented. “Each RQC firm excels in addressing employee mobility needs and demonstrates exemplary standards of professionalism. It is our great pleasure to welcome Hall & Hunter to this elite group of companies.”
Hall & Hunter Realtors has been serving the Detroit metropolitan area for 55 years, with particular expertise in the luxury real estate market. In addition to real estate brokerage services, the company provides mortgage, title, and property management assistance in addition to relocation services.
For more information about Hall & Hunter Realtors’ relocation services, contact Carolyn Bowen-Keating at cbowen-keating@hallandhunter.com, (248) 593-0607, 442 South Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009.
Friday, June 29, 2012 11:21 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO (6/29/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International™ have announced the keynote speakers for the 2012 International Symposium, being held October 22-24 in Lisbon, Portugal at the Grande Real Villia Italia Hotel & Spa.
Richard Rawlings will address participants on how to distinguish themselves through innovative marketing, publicity, prospecting and training. Named the United Kingdom’s 2012 Estate Agency Trainer of the Year, Rawlings has 30 years of experience and is widely regarded as a leading authority in contemporary estate agency methods and marketing.
Matthew Ferrara of Matthew Ferrara & Company will offer insights on using the latest technology and social marketing tools to serve the modern consumer, while driving productivity and profit. With over 20 years of experience in consulting and coaching, Ferrara also serves as Dean of Innovation for LeadingRE’s professional development program, Institute 2.0.
Steve Murray, who has served as editor of REAL Trends since the company’s founding in 1987, will examine market trends and provide commentary on how real estate professionals can adjust strategies based on market predictions. Murray is also co-author of Game Plan and serves as president of Murray Consulting, Inc. and editor of LORE Magazine.
Also featured will be LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor, Luxury Portfolio President Paul Boomsma, Luxury Portfolio EVP Stephanie Pfeffer and LeadingRE European Director Chris Dietz, who will share information on the latest network initiatives. Sessions look at a wide range of topics, including Developing Profitable Cross Border Business, Reaching New Markets in Relevant Ways and Global Economic and Housing Forecast.
The International Symposium is open to members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International™ and will include brokers, managers and real estate professionals.
“As our membership continues to expand and more cross-border business opportunities develop, the value of coming together to discuss global real estate practices and marketing strategies is more meaningful than ever,” notes Paul Boomsma. “We are pleased to build on the momentum from last year’s Symposium in Madrid, as we broaden our reach to members in more than 30 countries around the world.”
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com. For more information on Luxury Portfolio International™, visit www.LuxuryPortfolio.com.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:42 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO (6/12/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has launched the U.S. Military on the Move™ program to provide active duty, retired military and wounded warriors with a valuable real estate support and rebate program.
When qualifying military personnel buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move™, they receive a cash rebate based on the actual sales price, in states where allowed by law. Services are also offered to renters, who can receive comprehensive information about the designated area, counseling on local rental practices and information on desired listings.
The program connects military personnel with market-leading real estate firms that were selected for membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of over 500 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in over 30 countries around the world. Collectively, this group sold 920,000 homes worth $235 billion last year, more than any national real estate brand.
By visiting www.usmilitaryonthemove.com, military personnel can access a searchable map that features locally-produced information for every military base served by participating member brokers. Discounts and benefits on ancillary products and other home-related items may also be available in certain markets.
“We are pleased to offer those who serve our country a unique program that allows them to receive a generous cash rebate at settlement, while connecting them with top real estate professionals trained in meeting the specialized needs of military families,” notes Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.
For more information on Military on the Move™, visit www.usmilitaryonthemove.com or call (866) 621-6511.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012 11:16 AM
LeadingRE Media Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
Emphasys Software Contact: Shawn Hill / Emphasys Software / 800.968.6884 x3023 shill@emphasys- software.com
CHICAGO (6/6/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of more than 500 top independent real estate firms, has named Emphasys Software to its exclusive list of preferred service providers in its Solutions Group program.
Emphasys provides a wide range of real estate brokerage management solutions, with services addressing lead management, listing and transaction management, and accounting. Emphasys’ products have been mission critical applications for public and private sector organizations throughout North America for over 30 years.
“With its complete enterprise solutions for brokers, Emphasys is an ideal fit for our program, giving our members a streamlined way to manage all aspects of the list to close process with one integrated platform,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing.
The relationship reflects Emphasys’ continued focus on expanding its audience in the residential real estate market. “After participating in the network’s recent conference, we are especially pleased to introduce our services to the firms affiliated with LeadingRE and look forward to becoming a key factor in their continued success,” notes Mike Byrne, CEO, Emphasys Software.
To learn more about Emphasys Software, visit www.emphasysrre.com.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:33 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker/ Luxury Portfolio International™ / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@luxuryportfolio.com
CHICAGO – (5/31/12) – Luxury Portfolio International™ continues to innovate with the recent introduction of its iPad app, which includes a showcase of properties for consumers as well as a powerful Listing Presentation tool for agents within the Luxury Portfolio network.
Upon download, consumers can view an elegant, interactive slideshow featuring a selection of some of the most compelling listings currently marketed on LuxuryPortfolio.com. A separate section behind a login allows brokers, agents and clients of agents within the Luxury Portfolio International™ network to access detailed information about the program in a customized branded environment. Primarily designed for use in a Listing Presentation, this section of the app helps Luxury Portfolio International™ agents convey the power of the network and brand and what the affiliation means for their clients using informative videos, details about advertising opportunities and powerful traffic prediction tools.
“With an ever-increasing amount of information being transmitted via smart phones, iPads and other mobile devices, the importance of communicating effectively with a mobile consumer is undeniable,” notes President of Luxury Portfolio International™ Paul Boomsma. “What we have created not only provides compelling information to both consumers and our affiliated real estate professionals, but it also reflects our luxury standards and brand.”
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 /kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO – (5/23/12) – According to the recently-released REAL Trends Top 500 Report,Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®once again led in sales in 2011, with nearly 27% of total sales among the country’s top 500 firms. With 528,000 transaction sides, this figure was nearly 124,000 more sides than the network’s closest competitor.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) also led in sales volume, with nearly $134 billion, representing 26% of the total volume. The strength of LeadingRE’s local brands was further conveyed in the analysis of the #1 market share rankings for the nation’s top 103 markets. In that portion of the study, LeadingRE had the highest representation, with 40 firms holding the number one ranking.
U.S. network sales in 2011 for all of LeadingRE’s 500+ affiliate firms totaled nearly 924,000 transaction sides valued at $234.6 billion. Estimates indicate that these figures are approximately 152,000 sides and $65 billion more than the network’s closest competitor. Worldwide, LeadingRE network members participated in nearly 1.1 million transaction sides.
“The continued dominance of the brands affiliated with LeadingRE is a testament to the strength and quality of these brokers, managers and sales associates. We find it especially encouraging that our members realized an increase in sides and volume of about 141,000 and $12 billion, respectively,” notes LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor.
She adds, “The growth is also reflective of a trend we are seeing where consumers are gravitating toward local brands in many ways. The deep local roots of our members have created a strong connection with those in the communities they serve.”
To learn more, visit LeadingRE.com.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:21 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO (5/17/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has named ReadyChat a preferred service provider, presenting the company’s website chat services to its global network of over 500 top real estate firms through LeadingRE’s Solutions Group program.
ReadyChat is a leading provider of live chat marketing services for the real estate industry, with a full range of lead generation, lead qualification, and lead transfer solutions. The company’s proactive live chat services offer website monitoring 15 hours a day, seven days a week. Qualified leads are transferred live by phone directly to the brokerage’s designated sales associate or representative.
“Studies have shown that 67% of homebuyers will select the first agent or broker who contacts them,” said Justin Shum, president and CEO of ReadyChat. “Our services empower brokers to be the first to engage with and establish a relationship with online prospects so they have no reason to search elsewhere.”
“ReadyChat’s focus on providing an easy way to capture qualified leads from website visitors makes it an ideal solution for our brokers who want to maximize their online investment,” notes Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing. “The benefits extend from the consumer who experiences a highly responsive approach to the agent who ultimately receives qualified leads. The broker is able to satisfy both audiences, while driving more business for the company.”
To learn more about ReadyChat, visit www.readychat.ca.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012 12:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Luxury Portfolio International™ / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@luxuryportfolio.com
CHICAGO – (5/1/12) – Luxury Portfolio International™ recently welcomed three new international brokerages and seven U.S.-based firms, expandingthe network’s global reach and reflecting the brand’s goal of assembling the world's most powerful independent luxury brokerages.
Joining the network from abroad are Costa Gold Real Estate, Tamarindo, Costa Rica; IN’S Portugal, Estoril, Portugal and Smiths Gore Limited, the British Virgin Islands.
New members from the U.S. include Colorado Group Realty, Steamboat Springs, CO; Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Vero Beach, FL; Lewith & Freeman Real Estate, Kingston, PA; McGraw Realtors, Tulsa, OK; Northwood Realty Services, Wexford, PA; Walt Danley Realty, Paradise Valley, AZ and Wardley Real Estate, Las Vegas, NV.
“As we continue to expand our brand with the finest luxury brokerages worldwide, Luxury Portfolio becomes an even more vital resource for those searching for extraordinary properties,” notes Luxury Portfolio International™ President Paul Boomsma. He adds, “By offering these firms new ways to connect with luxury consumers and providing them fresh insights into luxury lifestyle and housing trends, we are further supporting their efforts to serve today’s luxury consumers.”
Luxury Portfolio International™ will host new and returning members at its International Symposium this October in Lisbon, Portugal. To learn more about Luxury Portfolio International™, visit LuxuryPortfolio.com.
Monday, April 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO, IL – (April 30, 2012) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced the new officers and members of its Advisory Council, a leadership group comprised of top business development professionals. Council members share their expertise with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) management team, mentor other members, and serve as ambassadors for the network’s numerous programs available to its member real estate firms.
Michi Olson, vice president of business development and relocation for Alain Pinel Realtors in the San Francisco Bay area, assumes the role of chairperson, after having served as vice chairperson the prior year. Anne Incorvia, vice president of relocation and business development for Martha Turner Properties in Houston, is the new vice chairperson. Both will serve a one-year term.
Newly-elected council members include Dawn Fetherston, relocation director for Diane Turton, Realtors, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ; Diane Howard, vice president of relocation for Real Estate One, Inc., Southfield, MI; and Paige Thompson, vice president, relocation and corporate services for Zeitlin & Company, Realtors, Nashville, TN.
Members are elected by fellow council members for a three-year term based on professional expertise and reputation, dedication to LeadingRE and willingness to share their expertise for the betterment of the network.
“The addition of these professionals to the Advisory Council further strengthens what is already a powerful group,” said Erin Koops, LeadingRE executive director, Network Services. “Having these respected business leaders come together regularly to discuss the issues impacting our industry helps us create programs that are timely and effective. Their collective insights are a key element in our continued growth, and we are grateful for their commitment.”
Joining Olson, Incorvia, Fetherston, Howard, and Thompson are Outgoing Chairperson Carlotta Landschoot, Watson Realty Corp., Jacksonville, FL; Deborah Benavides, Shorewest REALTORS, Brookfield, WI; Eileen Cherny, Marx-Bensdorf REALTORS, Memphis, TN; Lisa Fix, Sibcy Cline REALTORS, Cincinnati, OH; Kim Givens, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, Shelton, CT; Vicki Hamp, Long & Foster Real Estate, Chantilly, VA; and Peter McGarry, Fonville Morisey Realty, a Long & Foster company, Raleigh, NC.
Completing their service on the council are Ryan Carrell, Carpenter Realtors, Indianapolis, IN; Elizabeth Messier, Residential Properties Ltd., Providence, RI; and Larry Zapf, Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Asheville, NC.
LeadingRE is a global network of 550 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
To learn more, visit LeadingRE.com.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO – (4/26/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® continued to grow its membership in recent months with the addition of 13 new member brokerages. The expansion reflects LeadingRE’s efforts to offer top brokerages products and services that align with the demands of today’s home buyers and sellers.
Increasing its global footprint, the network welcomed firms throughout the Caribbean, Central America and Europe, including Smiths Gore Limited in the British Virgin Islands; Costa Gold Real Estate in Costa Rica; IN’S Portugal in Estoril, Portugal; Sibarth Real Estate in the French West Indies and Blue House in Czech Republic. Further supporting its international outreach, the network will host its International Symposium in October in Lisbon, Portugal.
New U.S.-based brokerages include: Colorado Group Realty, Steamboat Springs, CO; Crowne Realty. LLC, Normal, IL; Joel Ward Homes, Inc., Champaign, IL; LLB&B Inc. Real Estate, Mobile, AL; Nebraska Home Sales, Lincoln, NE; Sprague & Curtis Real Estate, Augusta, ME; Walt Danley Realty, Paradise Valley, AZ; and Wardley Real Estate, Las Vegas, NV.
“We are very pleased to expand our brand domestically and internationally with firms that are leaders in their markets,” notes LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor. “As our offerings have continued to expand to encompass a full range of brokerage services, we are attracting more firms who want to further strengthen their local presence with international connections and resources.”
Visit LeadingRE.com to learn more about the network and view a full membership directory.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:56 AM
Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com
CHICAGO -- (3/22/12) -- Real estate professionals representing many of the strongest brands in the industry are gathering this week for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® 2012 Conference Week March 22-26 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, FL. Attendees will convene for a series of conferences hosted by LeadingRE, including the network’s Annual Conference, the Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT for top sales associates, the MarTech Event for marketing and technology professionals, the Sales Manager Leadership Symposium and the RELO Direct® Corporate Forum for employee mobility professionals. The event will also include the RESPRO® Annual Conference, hosted by the Real Estate Services Providers Council, Inc.
Conference Week has attracted a global audience of nearly 1,000 top professionals from over a dozen countries who will hear from industry experts and noteworthy speakers from the worlds of media, science and technology. Keynote presentations include widely-recognized scientific figure Dr. Michio Kaku with a perspective on “How Technology Will Revolutionize the Next 20 Years and Beyond,” and award-winning journalist, television legal analyst and trial attorney Lisa Bloom on "Understanding Today's Consumers and the Culture Surrounding Them."
Also featured are Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President/CEO and former FHA Commissioner David Stevens, who will comment on the unprecedented challenges the mortgage industry will face in 2012, and social media expert Spike Jones, who will offer guidance on “Engaging Your Associates with the Latest in Social Business.” Industry authorities Mike Staver, The Staver Group; Matthew Ferrara, Matthew Ferrara & Company; Steve Harney, Keeping Current Matters; Marc Davison, 1000Watt Consulting; Victor Lund and Marilyn Wilson, WAV Group Consulting; Ian Morris, Market Leader; Steve Murray, REAL Trends, Jose Perez, PCMS Consulting; Tom Lane, The Center for Intentional Leadership; Robert Frank, The Wall Street Journal and Jim Taylor, the Harrison Group, are among others addressing the conference.
Breakout sessions will also focus on timely topics, ranging from listing syndication and emerging technologies to global real estate trends, and the introduction of a number of new LeadingRE initiatives.
“Our annual conference encourages industry experts and enthusiasts to engage in meaningful discourse on the topics impacting the real estate industry,” notes Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® President/CEO Pam O’Connor. “It is truly inspiring to see so many influential real estate leaders come together in this collaborative environment.”
Grand Sponsor HGTV’s FrontDoor.com and Premier Sponsor Quicken Loans top an extensive list of sponsors and exhibitors.
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:44 AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (1/31/12) – Luxury Portfolio International™ will bring many of the world’s top luxury real estate associates and marketers together at its Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT March 22-24 at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando in Florida. The annual exclusive invitation-only event offers insights on today’s luxury lifestyles and how home and design trends, economic factors, and consumer preferences influence them.
The SUMMIT is expected to draw an international audience of more than 300 luxury specialists from leading real estate firms in the U.S. and abroad. The program will feature a prominent line-up of speakers, offering a fresh perspective on luxury living to help attendees be more strategic when serving luxury clientele in an ever-changing market.
Keynote speakers include Robert Frank, one of the country's leading journalistic authorities on wealth and philanthropy, who has covered private wealth for The Wall Street Journal for the past seven years and is the author of the best-selling book, Richistan and the newly released The High-Beta Rich. Frank’s topic, ““Identities of the High-Beta Rich”,” will explore the realities of today’s affluent and focus on educating those who serve this highly targeted consumer group.
Also featured is Dr. Jim Taylor, vice chairman of Harrison Group, who will share insights and sales opportunities in a changing marketplace. One of the country’s most respected marketing and branding consultants, Dr. Taylor manages the nation’s foremost wealth research program, the Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America, for which Luxury Portfolio International™ is an exclusive sponsor.
Additional featured speakers and panelists include well-respected word of mouth marketing expert Spike Jones as well as many top brokers and agents from around the world.
“As the luxury market continues to shift, our real estate professionals advance by focusing on the ways they connect with their luxury clientele and market high-end homes,” notes President of Luxury Portfolio International™ Paul Boomsma. “The SUMMIT is designed to keep our members at the forefront of the market, offering insights on today’s luxury lifestyles and trends to exchange ideas with their peers, arming them to deliver the very best service and knowledge to their affluent clientele.”
For more information on Luxury Portfolio International™, visit www.luxuryportfolio.com.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (1/31/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has selected Boston Logic as a preferred service provider, introducing the company to its network of 550 premier real estate firms as part of its Solutions Group program.
Boston Logic offers innovative software and online marketing solutions to help real estate companies succeed online. Their Sequoia website platform provides dynamic features and tools built specifically to help make real estate companies grow and succeed, including CRM, lead management, workflow optimization, content management, document creation and storage, interactive IDX search tools, social media and blog integration, and much more.
“Boston Logic helps real estate firms look at the big picture when creating an online marketing strategy,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing. “By integrating easy-to-use features, the Sequoia platform helps companies take a strategic approach to online marketing campaigns to help realtors generate more leads and close more deals.”
Boston Logic President and Founder David Friedman welcomes the opportunity to make the company’s services available to the LeadingRE network. “The members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® recognize the necessity of having a tactical and effective online presence, and our tools will help them be more successful. We’ve been extremely impressed by the organization and its members, and we are very excited about this partnership!”
To learn more about Boston Logic, visit www.BostonLogic.com.
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Monday, January 30, 2012 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (1/30/12) – Las Vegas-based Wardley Real Estate has announced that it is now operating as an independent full-service brokerage affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. The company was formerly affiliated with Coldwell Banker.
With 250 associates representing communities throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan market, Wardley Real Estate has adapted to fluctuations in the market and outperformed other firms, due in part to the company’s strong foundation as a traditional brokerage.
“We are committed to providing our sales associates with the finest marketing tools, training, management assistance and support staff,” notes owner Lynn Wardley. “This full-service approach mirrors that of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, and we are confident our association with the network will help us take our company to new heights in the years to come.”
Wardley, previously known for operating the largest and most successful brokerage in Utah, attributes the solidity of his Las Vegas brokerage – in the face of a very challenging real estate environment – to Wardley Real Estate President Jeff Sommers.
“Las Vegas is in a good place in terms of growth potential in the housing market in 2012, and affiliating with LeadingRE will allow us to take full advantage of that to create the best total experience for our customers,” Sommers said.
LeadingRE is the world's largest network of leading independent real estate brokerages, with 550 companies and 140,000 associates producing over $225 billion in home sales in over 30 countries worldwide. Wardley’s transition took effect January 27, 2012.
LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor notes that the company is the latest in a long list of former franchisees to affiliate with the network. “We are seeing more and more firms that recognize the value of our hybrid model, which combines the advantages of operating as an independent company with the benefits of global services and connections,” O’Connor said. “We are especially excited to welcome the Wardley team, as the name has been long associated with quality real estate. We are pleased to support their growth as a locally-owned and branded real estate organization.”
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
For more information on Wardley Real Estate, please visit: www.wardleyre.com.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (1/25/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® anticipates a strong showing at its 2012 Conference Week March 22-26 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. Participants will take part in a series of conferences hosted by LeadingRE, including the network’s Annual Conference, the Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT for top sales associates, the MarTech Event for marketing and technology professionals, the Sales Manager Leadership Symposium and the RELO Direct® Corporate Forum for employee mobility professionals. The RESPRO® Annual Conference, hosted by the Real Estate Services Providers Council, Inc., will also be held in conjunction with the event.
Conference Week is expected to attract an international audience of nearly 800 top real estate professionals, including corporate attendees, who will hear from experts from the real estate industry and the worlds of media, science and technology. Keynote presentations include widely recognized scientific figure Dr. Michio Kaku addressing, “How Technology Will Revolutionize the Next 20 Years and Beyond,” and award-winning journalist, television legal analyst and trial attorney Lisa Bloom presenting, "Understanding Today's Consumers and the Culture Surrounding Them". Additional speakers include Michael Staver, chief learning officer of Institute 2.0, LeadingRE’s learning management system, and Institute faculty members Steve Harney and Matthew Ferrara, all leading business coaches and consultants.
Breakout sessions will feature leading industry experts addressing timely subjects, ranging from online engagement and top tech tools to global real estate trends, business development strategies and employee mobility topics. The program also fosters peer-to-peer networking and collaborative thinking on relevant issues.
“Our annual showcase event brings together the best names in the business for a truly invigorating week,” notes Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® President/CEO Pam O’Connor. “The program reflects the ever-expanding scope of the services we make available to our member brokerages and addresses the most timely and critical real estate topics to help our firms retain their positions of leadership.”
Grand sponsor HGTV’s FrontDoor.com tops an extensive list of sponsors and exhibitors.
For more information on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (12/21/11) – RELO Direct®, Inc., announced on November 29, 2011 that it will serve as corporate relocation provider for Chiquita Brands, which is moving its global headquarters from Cincinnati, OH to Charlotte, NC. The move will result in more than 400 positions being relocated to the Charlotte area by 2014.
RELO Direct®, who has been providing relocation support to Chiquita Brands for two years, will facilitate the move with a full range of relocation services, ranging from home marketing to household goods transportation and home finding programs.
Beginning in early December, RELO Direct® staff began assisting Chiquita’s employees to familiarize them with the Charlotte area, followed by individual support from client service managers dedicated to the project.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in the relocation of such a widely-respected company,” notes Pat Leon, executive vice president / coo for RELO Direct®. “We look forward to delivering our services in a way that supports Chiquita’s corporate objectives, while ensuring a smooth relocation for the company’s valued employees.”
Kevin Holland chief people officer of Chiquita Brands, notes, “It was important for us to work with an experienced relocation partner that understands the unique needs of Chiquita and has demonstrated commitment to delivering the best experience for our employees.”
Chicago-based RELO Direct® is a full service employee mobility provider that offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination, and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 550 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
Monday, November 28, 2011 12:00 AM
– Program offers comprehensive personal life and health insurance solutions for network members. –
CHICAGO – (11/28/11) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has joined forces with Colonial Life to offer network members a single source for health, life and personal insurance for both employees and sales associates.
The services are offered through Association Insurance Marketplace (AIM), created for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® membership to offer affiliated brokerages essential insurance products. The program offers specially-negotiated terms and rates through major top-rated carriers.
“Our brokers are always looking for ways to distinguish themselves in their local markets. Providing insurance options for sales associates is a welcome benefit for many of these professionals who operate as independent contractors,” said Robin LaSure, LeadingRE vice president of corporate marketing. “Solutions are also available for group insurance, allowing brokers to offer their staff a full range of benefits.”
Paul Stanley, a DGA with Colonial and President of Association Insurance Marketplace adds, “We created a program specifically for this network to offer tremendous value and administrative ease on a full range of insurance solutions, including group major medical, dental and vision plans, and short- and long-term disability and life insurance. LeadingRE members can easily get custom quotes on these services through our website.”
To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.
To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimforbenefits.com.
Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (10/13/11) – Dianne Amos, vice president of client services for RELO Direct®, addressed a group of representatives for International Automotive Components recently, speaking on talent management strategies at this global human resources meeting held in Detroit, MI.
Amos was invited to share her knowledge on assessing, recruiting and retaining key employees and built a case for the integration of mobility and talent management with the human resource leaders in attendance. Her presentation highlighted best practice strategies to support talent management initiatives, addressing cultural adaptability and mobility policy trends.
“It was a privilege to engage with some of the top human resource leaders from around the world, coming together to focus on ways to elevate Human Resources efforts on a global scale to meet business objectives and fully support the talent behind those objectives,” Amos said.
International Automotive Components is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim. The company operates 75 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 22,000 people around the world.
Chicago-based RELO Direct® is a full service global mobility provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination, and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 550 premier real estate firms with 4,600 offices and 140,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (10/12/11) – Luxury Portfolio International™ has released the latest edition of the Luxury Portfolio International Magazine. The newest edition is mailed and distributed to affluent consumers through Luxury Portfolio’s network in more than 35 countries and sold on newsstands in over 50 countries. The publication features a selection of the world’s most exclusive properties from around the globe.
Luxury enthusiasts can read about timely and relevant topics such as the recent resurgence in high-end vacation rental properties and the latest luxury trends in categories such as innovation, exploration and relaxation. The magazine also highlights a stunning array of luxury homes from Beverly Hills, CA to Sardinia, Italy and gives readers a unique perspective from some of the most elite home designers.
In addition to its regular distribution, this edition of the Luxury Portfolio International Magazine will be circulated at many high profile luxury and design events this fall including: High Point Market, a premier event for top design professionals held October 22-27 in High Point, North Carolina; The Luxury Property Show in London, England held November 1-2, which attracts nearly 5,000 high end real estate investors from the UK, Europe and the Middle East; The Luxury Properties Showcase held in Beijing, China held November 3-4; and The Greystone Mansion Show House in Beverly Hills, CA in December, where Luxury Portfolio will serve as the exclusive national real estate sponsor.
“We could not be more thrilled to share the latest edition of our magazine,” notes President of Luxury Portfolio International™ Paul Boomsma. “With the addition of some of the most breathtaking global properties, we hope to captivate consumer audiences from around the world and feed the growing interest in luxury trends.”
Click here to view the latest edition of Luxury Portfolio International Magazine or visit www.luxuryportfolio.com to learn more.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:00 AM
CHICAGO – (10/5/11) – Chris Dietz, European director for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® - International Ltd. and Luxury Portfolio International™, will be a speaker at The Property Investor Show & OPP Live 2011 at ExCeL London, October 13-15.
The event is the final presentation in a three-part trade show series for Europe's most prestigious investors and trade professionals. Dietz has been chosen as a panelist for the session entitled "Marketing and Selling Luxury: What are the best ways to find, target, and successfully sell to luxury buyers?", on October 14.
Other confirmed panelists are: Julian Houchin, director of iO Adria; Stephen Wise, co-founder and major investor of The Hideaways Club; and Charlotte Ashton, director of AB Property Marketing. The chair for the session is Shirley Humphrey, sales and marketing director of Harrods Estates.
Dietz is based in London and recently expanded the network’s global presence by overseeing the opening of the company’s new office on Trafalgar Square in London. Five new European firms have joined the network this year under Dietz’s direction, including: Allgemeiner Grund & Boden Fundus (Germany), Belles Demeures de France (France), CGI Immobilier Nyon (Switzerland), Daniel Feau Conseil Immobilier (France), and HYPO Capital Immobilien GmbH (Germany), bringing the total number of European agencies to 29.
“I am honored to be selected as a panelist at an event with such an international focus,” comments Dietz. “Interest in the affluent market has created a worldwide demand for education on assisting luxury buyers, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge.”
Following this speaking engagement, Dietz will attend Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s International Real Estate Symposium at the Westin Palace in Madrid, Spain, October 19-21.
