All posts by Alysia Heun

Realty Executives International Ranked a Top Franchise Brand by Entrepreneur Magazine

Realty Executives International ranks as a Top Franchise Brand for 2017 in Entrepreneur magazine’s first-ever Top Franchise Brands list. The report recognizes the top 200 franchisors that have built the strongest brands, with 988 companies across industries considered for this year’s ranking.

Entrepreneur set out to discover the brands that are beloved, recognizable and robust. Social media followers, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, and overall reputation were taken into account for this ranking. Continue reading

Chad Arend: ‘An Executive is someone you can rely on’

As a former financial advisor, Chad Arend brings a unique skill set and background to the real estate market. He takes pride in his ability to work with data and contracts, and he enjoys the analytical and technological side of the job.

“I love being out in the field with buyers and talking marketing with sellers, but I also really enjoy putting together various systems to work with on an everyday basis so our team can be productive,” he explains.

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Realty Executives Plus Ltd., Brokerage recognized as “Brokerage of the Month” for August 2017

Realty Executives Plus Ltd., Brokerage, serving buyers and sellers throughout Central Ontario, has been named Brokerage of the Month for August 2017 by Realty Executives International. Led by Broker/Owner and President of Realty Executives Regional Inc. Scott Gilmour, Regional VP of Franchise Development Brian Gilmour, and Broker/Manager Carol-Anne Schneider, the brokerage team delivers a visionary leadership style that aims to impact the lives of real estate professionals, clients and community members alike. With a focus on mentorship, training, and building a culture that is second to none, Realty Executives Plus is seeing their efforts magnified in both community impact, local footprint and agent productivity. Continue reading

How to childproof your new home

You’ve found your new home and are thrilled with the anticipation of moving in. You’ve got ideas about decorating, landscaping, and furnishing your new home to your exact specifications, but what about childproofing?

The Centers for Disease Control reports that each year about 9.2 million children sustain an accidental injury resulting in a trip to the emergency room, with an additional 7,300 dying from preventable injury. Taking steps to childproof your home will ensure that the whole family can enjoy it safely.

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Realty Executives donates Texas 2017 profits to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Realty Executives has donated the profits earned from Texas operations in 2017 to The American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. With 17 brokerages throughout the state of Texas, Realty Executives is home to thousands of Brokers, Executives (agents), and staff in the region.

“We’ve been on the phone checking on our people in the area, and several of our employees have family along the Texas Coastal Bend, so we want to do what we can. We know that the Red Cross’ relief efforts are comprehensive and wanted to provide support in a practical way,” says Alysia Heun, VP of Franchise Services at Realty Executives International.

In addition to the donation, the company is mobilizing its network of thousands to provide support to victims who are part of the Realty Executives family.

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Realty Executives opens first ever franchise real estate firm in Petal, Mississippi

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Hattiesburg-based brokerage Realty Executives The Executive Team is opening a new office in Petal, Mississippi. Realty Executives The Executive Team (Petal) is the first franchise real estate firm in the City of Petal, with this expansion making Realty Executives the first franchise real estate firm in the local market to have two offices. Continue reading