Realty Executives International Awards Franchising Rights to RE/MAX Select

RISMEDIA, September 30, 2009—Realty Executives International, Inc. announced the office conversion of real estate brokerage, RE/MAX Select, to form the franchise Realty Executives Select. This newest Realty Executives franchise brings 60 experienced sales associates, including a real estate professional recognized as the state of California’s number one agent by the former association, with residential listings throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.

“We have fared well since the height of the housing boom because our agents are business savvy and stay educated on today’s emerging real estate market,” says Gary Howard, founder and president of newly formed Realty Executives Select. “We moved to a strong and reputable brand which offers our agents the tools and professionalism required to further leverage opportunities in this dynamic environment.”

Richard Lopez, vice president of Realty Executive Select, adds that today’s real estate market has become very competitive with a myriad of opportunities from short sales to first-time homebuyers entering the market. “We are consistently seeing multiple offers and an increase in transactions. To best position our team now and for the future, we have an aggressive growth plan which includes our partnership with Realty Executives to increase our value proposition to our current and prospective agents.”

For more information, visit www.RealtyExecutives-Select.com.

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Lacie Maynard of Realty Executives Gulf Coast receives 2009 Baldwin County REALTOR® of the Year

Gulf Shores, AL ( – Lacie Maynard of Realty Executives Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores was recently presented with the 2009 Baldwin County REALTOR® of the Year Award. Lacie has been actively involved in real estate for nearly twenty years and has long since been active with the local Habitat for Humanity.

“Our office is extremely proud of Lacie,” said Randy McKinney, Broker/Owner. “Not only is she a leader in our industry, she is a consistent contributor to our community. Her contributions make a positive difference in the lives of others.”

Lacie has not only been an active REALTOR® since 1990, but she has also held her Broker’s license for eighteen years. She is a lifetime member of the Best of Baldwin, currently serves on the Board of Directors for Baldwin County Association of Realtors® (BCAR) and is a State Director for BCAR and the Alabama Association of Realtors® (AAR). Lacie is a member of Realty Executives 100% Club and Realty Executives Executive Club. She holds Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and e-Pro (Certification for Internet Professionalism) designations. Lacie is also a past Southern Region Vice President for BCAR.

“I was surprised and extremely moved to have been chosen as the 2009 REALTOR® of the Year,” said Maynard. “I am proud of my profession and even though the real estate market has been a difficult one for the past few years, I am glad I had the support of my family and friends and was able to stay on track. I love being a REALTOR® and it has been my pleasure to work with so many amazing customers and clients over the years. We are seeing gradual improvements in the market and I am very encouraged by this. Even though we may have a few more years of recovery, I still believe that Baldwin County is the best place in the world!”

In addition to her extensive real estate industry achievements, Lacie continues to be tremendously involved in her community and church as well. Maynard was named as Habitat for Humanity’s 2004 Volunteer of the year for the State of Alabama. As for Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County, she has served on the Board of Directors, as Vice President and as Chairman for various relations and fundraising committees. Maynard is actively involved in the life of First Presbyterian Church in Foley and teaches bible study and Sunday school. She is also an active Stephen Minister for her church.

For more information about Lacie Maynard or Realty Executives, please call 251-968-4300 or visit RealtyExecutivesGulfCoast.com.

REALTY EXECUTIVES is one of the fastest-growing real estate franchises in the United States, with nearly 11,000 sales associates and more than 600 franchisees. The Phoenix-based, privately held company has offices in 15 countries including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, Panama, Nicaragua, Australia, Israel and Greece. Publications like Entrepreneur, Success and Inc. magazines have regularly ranked Realty Executives International as a leader in the real estate industry based on franchise growth, management stability and financial soundness. For more information, please call 800.252.3366 or visit http://www.realtyexecutives.com/.