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Realty Executives The Executive Team Extends Partnership with Franchisor

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Realty Executives The Executive Team, of Hattiesburg, MS, is proud to announce they have committed to another five years with the Realty Executives brand.

Joining the network in 1999, this renewal marks over 22 years with the international real estate franchisor. The Executive Team has successfully expanded their footprint over the years. The brokerage includes 18 agents in two offices, Hattiesburg and Petal, that serve the communities of Southeast Mississippi. Hattiesburg native and Broker/Owner Jim Stroo started his career in real estate in 1993 with Better Homes and Garden. Opening his own brokerage in 1999, Stroo focused on being the local expert in his market and evolving his expertise.  Stroo joined the Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors Board of Directors in 1993 and continues to be an active member of the organization, including serving as President in 2004 and 2015.

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Real Estate, Real Estate Agents

Realty Executives Brokerages Continue to be Top Choice for Industry Professionals

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Realty Executives International is excited to announce the 2020 recipients of the Realty ExcellenceⓇ Agents’ Choice awards. A total of 46 Realty Executives brokerages were honored for their commitment to long-term stability and growth through quality recruitment and agent empowerment.

The annual Agents’ Choice award is presented to brokerages who maintain 20-99 Executives year over year. This year’s winners include: 

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Real Estate, Real Estate News

Leading Brokerages Honored with Realty Executives Excellence Awards

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Realty Executives International is excited to announce the 2020 recipients of the Realty ExcellenceⓇ Market Leader awards. Eleven Realty Executives brokerages were honored for their commitment to growth, expansion, and productivity in their local communities. 

The annual Market Leader award is given to franchisees with 100+ agents, or 20-plus percent market share (based on transactions in the MLS). This year’s winners include: 

2020 Realty Executives Market Leaders

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Press Release, Real Estate

Realty Executives Premier Celebrates Prestigious Extraordinary Brokerage Award

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Realty Executives Premier, of Valparaiso, IN, was recently honored as Realty Executives International’s Extraordinary Brokerage of the Year for 2020. The award is given annually to the brokerage who exemplifies the Realty Executives brand through growth, culture, technology and the continuation of forward thinking leadership.

Realty Executives Premier, with three offices and over 100 agents, is led by Broker/Owner Mike Tezak and his wife Pam Tezak, who have been with the Realty Executives network for over 10 years. Opening in 2008, the Indiana brokerage has become one of the most successful and productive brokerages in their local market and within the Realty Executives brand, being recognized by industry sources such as the RisMedia Power Broker Report, Swanepoel 1000 and REAL Trends.

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Realty Executives of San Antonio Renews Brand Partnership, Continues Brown Family Legacy

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Realty Executives of San Antonio is proud to announce a renewal with the Realty Executives brand, continuing on the legacy built by Broker/Owners Rick and Mavis Brown.

Opening in 1993, this renewal marks over 25 years with the international real estate franchisor for the Texas brokerage. Realty Executives of San Antonio has been a stronghold in the local real estate market over the years, recruiting only the most qualified agents looking to build a successful and long-term career in real estate.

“Rick believed in quality over quantity and that will never change,” Designated Broker Charlie Ruffo said. “Our office is made up of true professionals that care about their community and the clients that live there. Their commitment to exceptional customer service and being the local expert is the driving force behind our success.”

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Press Release, Real Estate

Realty Executives Growth and Productivity Among Nation’s Best in the 2021 Real Trends 500

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Realty Executives is proud to be widely represented in the 2021 REAL Trends 500 report. 

The REAL Trends 500 is an annual research report that identifies the country’s largest and most successful residential firms as ranked by closed transaction sides and closed sales volume. Realty Executives brokerages have continually been ranked in REAL Trends 500 over the years.

Realty Executives brokerages across the U.S. were honored as they have proven to show long-term success and productivity. The skill and knowledge needed to lead the largest and most successful brokerages in the country is that of a true real estate expert. Realty Executives agents and brokers lead with their professionalism but are passionate at heart and entrepreneurial in spirit. 

Highlights from the REAL Trends 500 report:

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Real Estate

Responsibilities of a Title Company

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When buying a home, a common term that will come up is “title”. Although it’s a common term, do you really know what it means or what a title company does for you and the home seller? Let’s take a look at what to expect from a title company during your home buying process.

What is a title company?

The role of title company spans across a couple different spaces in real estate, but it’s main priority is to verify the title to the property or real estate given to the home buyer is legitimate. To put it simply- the make sure all the bases are covered and the seller has a right to sell the property.

Once the verification is complete, the company will guarantee the property title with title insurance. This insurance protects the owner in the event that someone or multiple people come along and claim ownership.

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Top 5 Ways to Convert Millennial Renters Into Home Buyers

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For first-time millennial home buyers, student debt, unemployment and rising home prices continue to pose formidable challenges, but, fortunately, we have agent-curated strategies — 2020-tested and approved in several hot markets — that can help turn renters into buyers for you.

1. Help Renters Think in Future Tense

Coaching clients to downsize their rent as a means of saving for the down payment, and supporting them rental-to-rental as they make their journey to a new home, might help to nurture the relationship early at the rental stage, says Ken Laroza, director of broker relations for Zillow. He advises agents look at the relationship through a five-year lens, which promises to pay off in high business volume.

Regardless of whether a millennial renter buys from you or not, chances are good that they’ll refer you if you deliver the best experience possible, says Laroza. “Millennials tend to be really loyal to those who treat them well.”

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Real Estate

Realty Executives Elite Renews Brand Partnership

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Realty Executives Elite, of Menomonee Falls and Hales Corners, WI, is proud to announce a five year renewal with the Realty Executives brand. 

Opening in 2005, this renewal marks over 15 years with the international real estate franchisor for the Midwest brokerage. Realty Executives Elite has continued to grow and succeed in their local market, with over 30 agents serving various eastern Wisconsin communities.

Broker/Owner Billy Prom is proud of his group of ultra-professional Executives, fueled by extensive listing experience and unrivaled knowledge of the local market. He recruits only the best-in-class realtors, with the ability to close transactions quickly and efficiently, while still connecting with the client on a personal level. Prom believes his efforts in the next five years will enhance and expand market share and service to clients.

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Homeowners, Real Estate

Finding a Great Home Builder

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Many first-time home buyers or experienced homeowners decide that buying a lot and building their home is the best option for them. Custom building allows for you to design and personalize a space all your own, in a specific budget and timeframe. On the other hand, there is also a lot more work and ongoing decisions that the home construction process requires, with a main one being who is going to build it! Here’s a guide to help you find the best contractor for you.

Make a List

The first step when looking for any professional in your area is to look up your options! With one simple online search you can find tons of potential builders with their websites and contact information. But the internet isn’t always most reliable source, so it may be best to find some potential builders through fellow professionals. Your local real estate agent is a great resource for anything home related, including builders. Another option is contacting your local home builder’s association and asking for a list of members. Lastly, ask friends and family! They might have used a builder or know of someone else who has used one and had a great experience.

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