We're on Google Earth!

Realty Executives International would like to present to you a view of our Territories and Offices across the world. Please download the program (for free) if you do not already have it at http://earth.google.com/. Once Google Earth is installed please email MidSouth@RealtyExecutives.com and we will send you the Realty Executives Google Earth .kmz file.

This will show you the name and location of every office around the world. Realty Executives is one of the fastest growing real estate franchises in the United States, with nearly 15,000 Executives and more than 800 franchisees. The Phoenix-based, privately held company has offices in 15 countries including the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, Panama, Nicaragua, Australia, Israel, Greece, Poland, Indonesia, Singapore and Spain.

LOCAL REALTOR® CONTINUES HELPING SCHOOLS

Huntsville, AL (Grassroots Newswire)- Local Realty Executives real estate agent, Lynda Tallyn, remains focused and involved in local community schools. Tallyn was recently selected to serve on a planning and advisory committee with ten other local business leaders and educators who will examine the current status of all of the schools in the Huntsville City School System.

The advisory committee will take a close look at growth patterns in Huntsville and make recommendations based on their findings. They will examine the costs of running several small schools (fewer than 250 students) versus consolidating and maintaining fewer buildings. Many believe this approach could save the Huntsville school system money in the future.

“As a former educator and employee of the Huntsville City Schools, I feel that this committee will make recommendations to the superintendent that will benefit the school system in the years to come,” Tallyn said.

Randy McKinney, regional developer of Realty Executives MidSouth, commented on Tallyn’s position on the advisory committee: “My opportunity to serve on the State Board of Education gives me a special insight and appreciation for Lynda’s willingness to serve in this capacity. I am very proud of her contributions.”

For more information, contact Lynda Tallyn at (256) 656-2328 or visit http://www.lyndatallyn.homesandland.com/.

The Warranty Group Announces Agreement with Realty Executives International

RISMEDIA, May 22, 2008-The Warranty Group has announced an agreement with Realty Executives International to offer a branded home protection program. The program, named “The Realty Executives Home Protection Plan,” will be available to consumers in all 50 states through more than 700 Realty Executives offices.

The program will cover multiple dwelling types, including single-family homes, condominiums and new construction, and offer comprehensive coverage on appliances, plumbing and electrical systems and heating and air conditioning systems.

Home protection plans often increase listings and sales, while potentially reducing costs and risks to sales associates and homeowners alike. Homeowners benefit through protection against unexpected expenses related to home repairs.

“Realty Executives is a perfect partner for our innovative approach to enhanced buyer loyalty and satisfaction,” said Mike Frosch, President & COO of TWG Home Warranty Services, Inc. “Our industry-leading home warranty expertise will be a win/win for both Realty Executives brokers and their customers.”

“Teaming up with The Warranty Group further distinguishes Realty Executives as a leader in the real estate industry and adds even greater value to our customer experience,” said Rich Rector, President and CEO of Realty Executives. “Our Home Protection Plan will deliver increased peace of mind to our valued clients.”

The Realty Executives Home Protection Plan will be available on all homes listed by Realty Executives sales associates.

2007 Realty Executives MidSouth Award Winners

Hattiesburg, MS Award Winners from Left to Right: Ken Broom, Amy Simpson, Mark Graham, Veronica Staten, and Jim Stroo (B/O)

Top 5 in Commission Dollars
#1 Dell Palmer, Madison, MS
#2 Sherry Dinges, Huntsville, AL
#3 Mark Graham, Hattiesburg, MS
#4 Ken Broom, Hattiesburg, MS
#5 Cynthia McAllister, Daphne, AL

Top 5 in Units Sold
#1 Mark Graham, Hattiesburg, MS
#2 Dell Palmer, Madison, MS
#3 Ken Broom, Hattiesburg, MS
#4 Sherry Dinges, Huntsville, AL
#5 Tanja Adams, Madison, MS

Executive of the Year
Bonita York, Gulf Shores, AL

Rookie Executive of the Year
Veronica Staten, Hattiesburg, MS

Executive of the Year Nominees
Bonita York, Gulf Shores, AL
Mark Gunsaullus, Tuscaloosa, AL
Darcy Peoples, Enterprise, AL
Bradley Mayfield, Lafayette, LA
Amy Simpson, Hattiesburg, MS
Tanja Adams, Madison, MS

Rookie Executive of the Year Nominees
Kathryn Scott, Tuscaloosa, AL
Ronald Guilbeaux, Lafayette, LA
Veronica State, Hattiesburg, MS
Barry Becker, Madison, MS

CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK!!!

Local Brokerage Hosts Benefit Golf Tournament

Realty Executives Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores joins in with community initiative

Realty Executives Gulf Coast, located in Gulf Shores, is hosting their 10th Annual Habitat for Humanity Benefit Golf Tournament this coming Friday, May 9th at Cypress Bend Golf Course at Craft Farms. Each year this local real estate company organizes this event to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County.

"Those of us at Realty Executives believe that it is important for us to give back," said Anthony Kaiser, broker/owner of Realty Executives Gulf Coast. "We always encourage positive efforts in the local community, as well as throughout the nation. This initiative is just us doing our part."

The golf tournament shotgun will be at 1:00 pm on Friday and will end with prizes along with food and camaraderie. The community is encouraged to participate for only $100 per player for a 4 person scramble team. This year’s title sponsor is Armbrecht Jackson, LLP. For more information on how to participate or help sponsor the Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County Benefit Golf Tournament, please contact Lacie Maynard of Realty Executives at (251) 968-7925 or lacie@gulftel.com.

Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County, Inc. is a grassroots Christian nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing and worldwide poverty. For additional company information, call (251) 943-7268 or visit http://www.baldwinhabitat.org/.

For more information about Realty Executives Gulf Coast, please contact Anthony Kaiser at (251) 968-4300 or visit their website http://www.realtyexecutivesgulfcoast.com/.

REALTY EXECUTIVES OPENS NEW OFFICE IN ENTERPRISE AT 1200 RUCKER BOULEVARD

Realty Executives, Meade and Associates, headquarted in Enterprise, Alabama announces the opening of their new home office building at 1200 Rucker Boulevard. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new location on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:00 am and the Open House was from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Thank You to all who joined Realty Executives, the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Kenneth W. Boswell for food and fun as we celebrated the opening of the new Realty Executives office.
Since April 1997, Hugh and Eva Meade, broker/owners of Realty Executives, Meade and Associates, Inc., have been serving real estate consumers in the Wiregrass area which includes Enterprise, Daleville, Ozark, Geneva, New Brockton and surrounding areas. Realty Executives Meade and Associates in Enterprise is one of five Realty Executives offices in Alabama. Other Realty Executives offices in Alabama are located in Gulf Shores, Daphne, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville.
“The opening of our new Realty Executives office is one of our proudest achievements to date for enhancing and establishing our business. This attractive new location adds usable floor space in order to accommodate our growing real estate office and new Executives (sales associates),” said Eva Meade, associate broker/owner.
For more information on Realty Executives, Meade and Associates, please contact us at (334) 347.7334 or visit our website, www.meadeandassociates.net/.

Regional Meeting Information (Rescheduled for October 13th & 14th)

Why Should I Go?

Glenn Melton, Chief Operating Officer for Realty Executives International had this to say..."Over the last year, we've had a paradigm shift in how we look at our company conferences and meetings. While we do still have annual, all-company events, more and more we are bringing the content directly to our franchisees and sales associates through content-rich regional meetings where we can roll out new programs and tools face-to-face in a broker or sales associate's backyard.

What Do I Get If I Go?

• Motivation & Inspiration
• Regional Networking Opportunities
• NEW Tools & Education from Convention
• Meeting Materials
• 3 Guest Speakers from Realty Executives International
• Lunch & Snacks

What Else is There To Do?

• Like the Beach? Home to the nation's most beautiful white sand beaches
• Like to Shop? Home of the Tanger Outlet Center, Pinnacle Shopping Center, The Wharf in Orange Beach & San Roc Cay
• Would you prefer to Golf? Play on one of the area's famous golf courses such as Cotton Creek, Peninsula or Kiva Dunes

Meeting Schedule

• Broker/Owner Meeting, October 13th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center
• Executive & Broker/Owner Meeting, October 14th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center

Speaker Topics

-Broker/Owner Meeting, Monday, October 13th:

• Best Practices Round Table
• PR, Homeworks and Grassroots PR
• Marketing & Recruiting Tools
• NEW Electronic Recruiting Presentation

-Executive & Broker/Owner Meeting, Tuesday, October 14th:

• International & Regional Updates
• Executive Level Marketing & Branding
• NEW Buying & Listing Presentations
• NEW REX 2.0 Online Ad Builder
• Communications, PR & Strategic Alliances