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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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 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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Realty Executives is proud to be highly recognized in RisMedia’s 2021 Power Broker Report. With 12 Realty Executives brokerages ranking, this report identifies the growth and productivity of top real estate companies across the U.S.
RISMedia’s Power Broker Report is the longest running real estate ranking in the U.S., listing residential real estate firms by number of closed transaction sides and total closed sales volume. Realty Executives companies that earned a spot in the top 1,000 report include:
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Coming together in 2001, Broker/Owners Doug Radford and Kyle Poskitt opened an independent real estate brokerage with the goal of building a company with the finest RealtorsⓇ in the industry. Unlike other brokerages, Realty Executives Exceptional RealtorsⓇ recognized that RealtorsⓇ spend far too much time doing non real estate activities. So they developed a support center to provide the highest high level of marketing, technology and administrative support for their team. This has allowed their associates to excel, by focusing their time on what they do best; working hard with buyer and seller clients, spending more time with their families and giving back to the communities they serve.
Over the last 20 years, the agents at Realty Executives Exceptional RealtorsⓇ have been able to differentiate themselves with their market knowledge, professionalism and passion for helping their clients.
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Ever since the Covid-19 outbreak, home gyms are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, people are finding out that they like home gyms more. As per a study, nine out of 10 Americans who work out on a daily basis reported that they would continue exercising at home even after they feel comfortable about going back to a gym in the future.
But let’s be honest. Building a home gym can be quite costly. However, if you know when and what equipment to buy, you don’t need to pay a hefty $10,000 to buy your home gym equipment and stay strong and fit.
Here’s how to build a great home gym on a budget.
Purchase versatile equipment
Unless you own a home with an extra large open space, you will be working with a limited area. Thus, buying versatile equipment will save you both money and space. For instance, you can buy folding squat racks. You can do a lot with the equipment, and it doesn’t take up much space.
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Raye Mayhorn, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives of Killeen, TX, is celebrating 40 years in real estate- an accomplishment only reached by those who have not only been successful in business, but have a true passion for their field.
A U.S. Army veteran and committed businesswoman, Mayhorn started her real estate career in 1979. After moving to Texas, she worked under several large franchises and continued to grow her expertise. Mayhorn later attended the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course, which inspired her to become her own boss, and purchase a Realty Executives franchise.
Now an Executive of 23 years, Mayhorn embodies the type of broker Realty Executives strives to have. Her knowledge, built from decades of experience and commitment to continued education, is unparalleled. Just last winter, Mayhorn completed The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s training program, becoming an exclusive member of the organization and certifying her as a local luxury expert. Mayhorn also exemplifies the support Realty Executives expects of its leaders.
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Getting ready to explore a new place of residence is always exciting, but also a bit overwhelming. There’s a lot to research, consider and plan before you make the long trek to a different state or province. Check out these tips to make your long distance move the most efficient and stress free it can be!
Start Early
Moving anywhere is always a lot of work and can cause you stress, but moving across state or province lines is an even bigger process. That’s why it’s important to start planning early. With long hauls you will most likely have to book a moving company or rent a truck earlier than the day of and most importantly, will need to start saving earlier for the cost as well. You’ll also want to start early so that you can focus on the bigger things, like your new home and your personal transportation, as the move date gets closer. Not having to worry about a bunch of little things last minute will limit your stress and make the move efficient.
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Springtime is here, meaning more time spent outdoors and perfect weather for renovating or enhancing your backyard. During the last few years, homeowners have been getting creative, finding more ways to make their own personal oasis just right out their back door. One of these creative improvements is the “she” shed, a classic tools shed that is transformed into the homeowners own personalized shed meant for relaxation, girls night in or a space for hobbies and favorite activities. Let’s take a look at some tips for making the perfect “she” shed!
Renovating or Building
The first and most important decision you will have to make when making your shed is if you have a current building in place that can be renovated or if you will need to either order a shed “kit” that includes all the materials needed or hire a local builder. Each option will vary in effort and in price. Hiring a builder will most likely be the most spendy, but allows for customization at every part of the process. As for kits, there are lots of different sites that offer them but we recommend reading reviews before purchasing. Lastly, if you already have a shed you can save a lot of money by renovating it yourself! Putting in new flooring, purchasing new windows and a fresh coat of paint will have your shed looking brand new in no time.
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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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