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Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association (ORRA) is marking its 100th Anniversary in 2021 with a year-long celebration.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association (ORRA) is marking its 100th Anniversary in 2021 with a year-long celebration.
  • The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association includes both residential and commercial REALTORS, brokers, salespeople, property managers, and appraisers, along with other affiliate businesses who engage in the real estate industry.
  • Since 2003 ORRA has been supporting the creation and retention of affordable housing in Central Florida through its charitable arm, the Orlando Regional REALTOR Foundation .
  • The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, recognized as one of the most innovative local real estate associations in the country, turns 100-years-old in 2021 and represents more than 18,000 REALTORS throughout Central Florida.

Haute Residence Real Estate Network Continues Partnership With Vicki Gaily

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Friday, January 22, 2021

SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed Vicki Gaily, Marketing Director, Realtor Associate, and founder of Special Properties, as its representative in the Bergen County, New Jersey, real estate market, now in her third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.

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  • SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed Vicki Gaily, Marketing Director, Realtor Associate, and founder of Special Properties, as its representative in the Bergen County, New Jersey, real estate market, now in her third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.
  • Vicki Gaily opened Special Properties in 1992 under the Brook Hollow Realtors Group, Inc., "Real Estate is not a job for me; It is my passion."
  • Visit Vicki Gaily's Haute Residence profile: https://www.hauteresidence.com/member/vicki-gaily/
    Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.

Midwest Real Estate Data names officers, seats 2021 Board

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

LISLE, Ill., Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) named four real estate professionals to Board leadership posts and seated five new members of its Board of Managers at its Jan. 14, 2021, meeting.

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  • LISLE, Ill., Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) named four real estate professionals to Board leadership posts and seated five new members of its Board of Managers at its Jan. 14, 2021, meeting.
  • Others serving on the Board in 2021 are: Chad Gilbert,RE/MAX Suburban in Mount Prospect; DrussyHernandez,Fulton Grace Realty in Chicago; Luigui Corral, RE/MAX American Dream in Round Lake Beach; Royal Hartwig,The Royal Family Real Estate in Palatine; and Sue Miller, Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group in McHenry.
  • Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is one of the largest multiple listing services (MLSs) in the nation, servicing much of Illinois and spanning southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana.
  • MRED is a member of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO), MLS Grid, and is a principal with the Broker Public Portal.

Georgia Multiple Listing Service Announces Record Production Numbers by Members In 2020

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Friday, January 15, 2021

In 2020, members produced $39.9 billion in sales volume, for an increase of 18.5%, or $6.18 billion over 2019s previous record numbers.

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  • In 2020, members produced $39.9 billion in sales volume, for an increase of 18.5%, or $6.18 billion over 2019s previous record numbers.
  • Members also recorded 134,770 closed transactions, for an increase of 8.6% over the previous years transactions of 124,104.
  • Georgia MLS, Georgias largest real estate marketplace, has provided real estate tools, services and education to real estate professionals for 58 years.
  • With member offices ranging from the North Georgia Mountains, Metropolitan Atlanta, through central Georgia, and along the Georgia coast, members have consistently sold more homes through Georgia MLS than any other multiple listing service in the state.

Quebec’s Real Estate Market Performed Well in 2020 With Historic Sales Records

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Friday, January 15, 2021

It was also the highest number of sales ever registered since the real estate brokers Centris system began compiling market data in the year 2000.

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  • It was also the highest number of sales ever registered since the real estate brokers Centris system began compiling market data in the year 2000.
  • The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 13,000 real estate brokers and agencies.
  • The Association reports on Quebecs residential real estate market statistics, provides training, tools and services relating to real estate, and facilitates the collection, dissemination and exchange of information.
  • Socit Centris provides real estate industry stakeholders with access to real estate data and a wide range of technology tools.

Bright MLS Names Digital Product Strategist Abhinav Gupta to Its Leadership Team

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, today announced experienced digital strategist Abhinav Gupta has joined Bright MLS to grow the companys existing products and drive the organizations product development pipeline.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, today announced experienced digital strategist Abhinav Gupta has joined Bright MLS to grow the companys existing products and drive the organizations product development pipeline.
  • Prior to joining Bright MLS, Gupta served in leadership positions at CoreLogic and Citigroup focused on digital transformation.
  • Abhinavs combination of digital strategy experience and deep understanding of the real estate industry positions him perfectly to be a steward of innovation for Bright MLS and the members we serve, said Brian Donnellan, Bright MLS President and CEO.
  • As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 95,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve over 20 million consumers.

Company Profile for Greater LA REALTORS

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Greater LA REALTORS provides a wide array of benefits and services designed to assist members in pursuing the real estate profession with fairness, integrity and competence.

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  • Greater LA REALTORS provides a wide array of benefits and services designed to assist members in pursuing the real estate profession with fairness, integrity and competence.
  • In addition, the GLAR provides legislative advocacy to ensure a favorable climate for the real estate industry.
  • The term REALTOR is a professional trade association designation and symbolizes the distinction between the average real estate licensee and a member of organized real estate.
  • REALTORS agree to adopt and abide by the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics.

PropertyGuys.com's Canadian-Made Real Estate Platform Expands to South Africa

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

The PropertyGuys.com franchise platform and consumer marketplace was selected by South African entrepreneurs for its unique approach to real estate that is built to rival traditional brokerage models.

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  • The PropertyGuys.com franchise platform and consumer marketplace was selected by South African entrepreneurs for its unique approach to real estate that is built to rival traditional brokerage models.
  • "We went on a global quest to find a truly disruptive approach to real estate and found it in Canada of all places," says Dean Ferreira, CEO, PropertyGuys.com South Africa.
  • It's surreal that we'll be able to influence the 'Future of Real Estate' in South Africa from over 15,000km away," adds LeBlanc.
  • With PropertyGuys.com's strategic expansion underway, they are positioned to secure early access to global real estate markets like South Africa, which are ready to embrace the Future of Real Estate.

Bright MLS President & CEO, Brian Donnellan, Recognized as a HousingWire 2020 Tech Trendsetter

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Monday, December 7, 2020

and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, announced today that Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS, has been named to HousingWires 2020 Tech Trendsetter list.

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  • and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, announced today that Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS, has been named to HousingWires 2020 Tech Trendsetter list.
  • The HousingWire Tech Trendsetters Award recognizes individuals in the housing industry who overcame incredible challenges while navigating the new normal as COVID-19 hit last spring.
  • Its an honor to be recognized by HousingWire as a 2020 Tech Trendsetter, said Donnellan.
  • As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 95,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve over 20 million consumers.

Texas Realtors installs officers; association sets priorities for 2021

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Friday, December 4, 2020

"This unprecedented year has presented new challenges, but it has shown that Realtors are more united than ever," said Marvin Jolly, incoming Texas Realtors chairman.

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  • "This unprecedented year has presented new challenges, but it has shown that Realtors are more united than ever," said Marvin Jolly, incoming Texas Realtors chairman.
  • As Texas Realtors chairman, he will serve as the top officer of the association's Leadership Team.
  • He was president of the Collin County Association of Realtors in 2014 and was named Realtor of the Year by the association in 2005.
  • With more than 140,000 members, Texas REALTORS is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas.