Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Realty Executives International Franchise Growth Booming

RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—Realty Executives International, Inc. has awarded franchising rights to 48 franchisees year-to-date, welcoming 2,429 new Executives (real estate agents). Around the world, new regions have been added to the company’s portfolio including the Dominican Republic, Honduras (Roatan) and Turkey. In the United States, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan are the newest regions, and California and the Southern Region (Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia) experienced the most franchise sales.

“Brokers and top producers are choosing Realty Executives because of the value in aligning with our highly reputable brand and because of the tools we provide our Executives so they can leverage every opportunity in today’s dynamic real estate landscape,” says Rich Rector, owner and Executive Chairman of Realty Executives International, Inc.

“We have been focused on understanding the changing economic realities, cultural norms and politics to best equip our real estate professionals to stand out in today’s ‘New Normal,” states Glenn Melton, chief executive officer of Realty Executives International.

Read more: http://rismedia.com/2009-11-16/realty-executives-international-franchise-growth-booming/#ixzz0X8HCP8T3

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Franchise Growth Escalates for Realty Executives

Franchise Growth Escalates for Top Real Estate Company in Challenging Real Estate Climate

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Realty Executives International, Inc. announces record breaking attendance at the company’s quarterly Franchise Training event with 54 new and renewal Realty Executives franchise owners from North and Central America. Notably, double the attendance the company has historically hosted for over 20 years.

“I attribute the influx of new franchises to today’s dynamic real estate market which truly highlights the value for real estate professionals to be aligned with a strong parent company that supports them with relevant tools and training,” says Rich Rector, owner and Executive Chairman of Realty Executives International, Inc. “There is a new reality in real estate. We have a sound business model and clear perspectives on the industry and the consumer, in local markets and around the world, which positions us well now and for the future.”

Forty-four of the franchise owners in attendance are new franchisees located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize and Honduras. The franchise training event was scheduled from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Ariz.

The training curriculum included the following topics: Realty Executives International’s history and vision, budgeting, technology, proformas, business planning, accounting, CRM, communications and public relations, marketing and advertising and recruiting to name a few. Rector adds that perhaps the most significant value of the franchise training event is the opportunity for franchisees to expand their network of real estate professionals globally.

from EVliving.com

Monday, November 2, 2009

Realty Executives International Announces Promotion of Owner Rich Rector to Executive Chairman and Glenn Melton to CEO

RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—Realty Executives International, Inc., announced Owner Rich Rector’s new position as Executive Chairman, formerly the chief executive officer (CEO), in which he will maintain oversight and a key decision-making role in the operations of the organization. Realty Executives International’s new CEO is Glenn Melton.

Formerly the chief operating officer, Melton will continue to supervise all internal corporate activities including finance, technology, marketing and human resources for the privately-held Phoenix-based, international organization which has nearly 700 franchises in 17 countries. Additionally, both Melton and Rector will assume these roles within the Realty Executives Phoenix brokerage and the Realty Executives Relocation companies.

“Glenn has been a catalyst in reinvigorating the Realty Executives brand worldwide as an authority in real estate,” says Rector. “His franchise expertise coupled with his in-depth real estate knowledge enables Glenn to manage the company with strong foresight and continued long term growth. Glenn’s promotion enables me to maintain a high-level of involvement throughout the organization to actively engage our core values and goals.”

“This is a great time for consumers to leverage the pricing and opportunities available in this market,” says Melton. “Our core responsibility as a parent company is to identify and stay abreast of information, government programs and micro and macro trends that are credible and relevant so our Executives can offer superior real estate guidance.”

Read more: http://rismedia.com/2009-11-01/realty-executives-international-announces-promotion-of-owner-rich-rector-to-executive-chairman-and-glenn-melton-to-ceo/#ixzz0ViEclTau