RE/MAX

RE/MAX Dominates Major Industry Lists, Rankings for Exceptional Business and Leadership

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

DENVER, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, kicked off 2024 with an impressive display of accolades, complementing its status as the #1 name in real estate1. After being voted the brand with the "#1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents" by consumers in the U.S.2 and Canada3, RE/MAX continues to earn industry recognition as a top real estate franchisor and proudly accepts multiple industry honors for executive leadership.

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  • After being voted the brand with the "#1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents " by consumers in the U.S.2 and Canada3, RE/MAX continues to earn industry recognition as a top real estate franchisor and proudly accepts multiple industry honors for executive leadership.
  • Several RE/MAX leaders were named to the annual Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200), a widely respected ranking of the most influential people in residential real estate.
  • Franchisee executives who head up some of the network's largest multi-office, multi-state brokerage groups were joined by RE/MAX, LLC leaders.
  • Now in its 11th year, this annual industry ranking stands as the definitive measure for evaluating the leadership of executives guiding the nation's largest real estate companies.

RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC. PROMOTES AMY LESSINGER TO PRESIDENT OF RE/MAX, LLC, ABBY LEE TO EVP OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND EVENTS, AND SUSIE WINDERS TO EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Ms. Lessinger is being promoted from Senior Vice President of Region Development for RE/MAX, LLC to President of RE/MAX, LLC, responsible for overseeing the RE/MAX brand and network globally.

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  • Ms. Lessinger is being promoted from Senior Vice President of Region Development for RE/MAX, LLC to President of RE/MAX, LLC, responsible for overseeing the RE/MAX brand and network globally.
  • She succeeds Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX, LLC, who is leaving the Company.
  • Ms. Lee, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, is being promoted to Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Events.
  • Susie Winders is being promoted from Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary to Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary.

The Agency Launches First Office in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Halifax, is the firm's first office in Nova Scotia, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office will be led by accomplished industry veterans Steve Bailey, Katia Bailey, and Cait Banks who will serve as Managing Partners, as well as Megan Landry and James Goode who will serve as Managing Directors. The Agency has 18 offices throughout Canada including in Brantford, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Kelowna, Montreal, Muskoka, Oakville, Ottawa, Outaouais, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Waterloo, and the York region.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  • The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Halifax, is the firm's first office in Nova Scotia, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
  • "As our first office in Nova Scotia and the latest addition to our ever growing Agency family in Canada, we know that this locale is in great hands with the impressive team of experts at the helm."
  • "We are honored to add The Agency Halifax to our diverse portfolio of Agency office locations throughout Canada," said Steve and Katia Bailey.

RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In what could be a good sign for buyers, the number of newly listed homes in January was a whopping 66.3% higher than in December and 21.5% higher than January 2023 across the 50 metro areas surveyed.

Key Points: 
  • The surge in new listings was combined with year-over-year increases in closed sales and inventory, illustrating that January's housing stats could bode well for the typical spring uptick in home sales this year.
  • January home sales were 2.5% higher than January 2023, although they were down 19.1% from December, a slightly smaller post-holiday drop than the past two years.
  • If new listings continue to emerge and interest rates drop a bit over time, 2024 could be a year of great opportunity for buyers and sellers."
  • January 2024 sales averaged 98% of the listing price, the same as in December and up from 97% one year ago.

Buffini & Company and RE/MAX® to Redefine Professional Growth for Affiliates Across North America

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Buffini & Company now offers its premier education and coaching programs for RE/MAX affiliates across the United States and Canada.

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  • Buffini & Company now offers its premier education and coaching programs for RE/MAX affiliates across the United States and Canada.
  • RE/MAX affiliates have access to purchase Buffini & Company's Leadership Coaching, One2One Coaching, and the acclaimed 100 Days to Greatness® training program.
  • "Coaching and training are the cornerstones of real estate that help professionals grow and excel in their careers," said Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company.
  • This appearance is a testament to the synergistic relationship between Buffini & Company and RE/MAX and their joint commitment to excellence in real estate education and professional growth.

If you sold a home and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be a part of class action settlements totaling $208.5 Million

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Defendants include The National Association of Realtors ("NAR") and the following large real estate brokerage firms: Anywhere, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

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  • Defendants include The National Association of Realtors ("NAR") and the following large real estate brokerage firms: Anywhere, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
  • Both sides agree that by settling, Anywhere, RE/MAX, and Keller Williams are not admitting any liability or that they did anything wrong.
  • The settlements also resolve claims against Anywhere, RE/MAX, and Keller Williams raised in at least two other lawsuits: Moehrl et al.
  • 1:19-cv-01610-ARW (Northern District of Illinois); and Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., et al., Case No.

Annual RE/MAX® R4 Convention Connects Agents to Resources, Education, Referral Opportunities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, will hold its annual R4® convention in Las Vegas, March 25-28, 2024. Thousands of RE/MAX agents from dozens of countries will gather at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to share ideas, sharpen their skills, discover new tools, and build referral connections with colleagues from around the world.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, will hold its annual R4® convention in Las Vegas, March 25-28, 2024.
  • Real estate coach and motivational speaker Brian Buffini headlines the second day of the world-class, global convention.
  • Registration for the 2024 RE/MAX R4 convention is open to RE/MAX affiliates and their guests.
  • Agents outside of the RE/MAX network interested in attending can contact a local RE/MAX Broker/Owner by visiting remax.com .

RE/MAX Voted '#1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents' by Consumers in U.S. and Canada

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, today announced that consumers voted RE/MAX as the brand with the #1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents in the USA* and Canada**. In an independent annual survey conducted by BrandSpark International, in collaboration with Newsweek magazine in the U.S., more than 26,000 American shoppers and 25,000 Canadian shoppers provided unaided, top-of-mind responses on service providers they trust and use the most.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, today announced that consumers voted RE/MAX as the brand with the #1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents in the USA* and Canada**.
  • For the fourth year in the U.S. and the sixth year in Canada, RE/MAX agents have been recognized as being the most trusted.
  • *Voted most trusted Real Estate Agency brand by American shoppers based on the BrandSpark® American Trust Study, years 2019, and 2022-2024.
  • **Voted most trusted Real Estate Agency brand by Canadian shoppers based on the BrandSpark® Canadian Trust Study, years 2017, 2019, and 2021-2024.

Curbio Announces Brokerage Partnership with RE/MAX Gold Nation

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

POTOMAC, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading pre-listing contractor solution for real estate agents and brokerages, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with RE/MAX Gold Nation. RE/MAX Gold Nation is the top RE/MAX organization in the world, representing over 3,000 of the industry's most productive agents at 130 offices throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Key Points: 
  • The fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement company is now powering the brokerage's new offering, Gold Nation Transformations
    POTOMAC, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading pre-listing contractor solution for real estate agents and brokerages, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with RE/MAX Gold Nation.
  • With this partnership, RE/MAX Gold Nation has launched its new program, Gold Nation Transformations, powered by Curbio .
  • "We are so excited to partner with RE/MAX Gold Nation on Gold Nation Transformations, bringing our transformative home improvement services to their exceptional agents and listing clients.
  • The partnership between Curbio and RE/MAX Gold Nation brings together two industry powerhouses, each known for their exceptional commitment to excellence.

Nearly 80% Of Prospective Homebuyers Willing to Adjust Their Homebuying Plans, Getting Creative to Achieve Homeownership in 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From purchasing multi-family properties to co-owning with friends and family, prospective buyers are willing to get creative to become homeowners in the next 12 months, new data reveals. In a consumer survey, released today, RE/MAX, the #1 name in real estate1, showcases Americans' plans for achieving homeownership in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From purchasing multi-family properties to co-owning with friends and family, prospective buyers are willing to get creative to become homeowners in the next 12 months, new data reveals.
  • In a consumer survey, released today, RE/MAX, the #1 name in real estate1, showcases Americans' plans for achieving homeownership in 2024.
  • The survey found that nearly 80% of prospective homebuyers are considering adjusting their homebuying plans.
  • Affordability remains top-of-mind, and homebuyers are willing to explore other property types and financing options to achieve it.