Real Estate Industry Leaders

EXIT Realty Corp. International launched its new monthly webinar series, called "techinars" this week focused on today's real estate technology solutions. Being the first major real estate brand born after the start of the internet age, EXIT Realty franchisees and sales agents enjoy some of the most cutting edge technology in the industry and the first techinar focused on helping associates make full use of EXIT's vast toolbox accessed through the EXIT Resource Center.

Nancy Lloyd, a sales representative with EXIT Realty Bitterroot Valley in Montana said, "The webinar was fantastic, our office administrator signed the whole office up and I joined in with the team. I knew a lot of the tools in the ERC however this went much deeper, so now I can take it to the next level. Thanks again - EXIT is the best!!!!" Sharon Hart, Manager of EXIT Realty Group in Texas said, "Awesome Webinar on the ERC today! Very informative. You just made my job so much easier!"

The next techinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th.

PublicOpinionOnline.com, a news source in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, reports:

Jake Kaufman has been named president of Franklin County Habitat for Humanity and Ada L. George vice president.

Kaufman is a partner in the accounting firm Smith Elliott Kearns & Co., and George is one of the owners of EXIT Preferred Realty with offices in Chambersburg, Waynesboro and Greencastle.

Read the story here.

A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $1.5 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S.  Please contact us for more information.

Franklin, TN (Grassroots Newswire) February 23, 2009 -- Steve Morris, Founder and CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International the fastest growing real estate company in North America came to Franklin, TN to train EXIT MidSouth agents and to be on hand for the region's awards banquet to honor the success of the region in 2008. Steve Morris offered advice on the state of the economy and how to increase business in 2009. Morris was recognized as one of REALTOR Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Thought Leaders in the industry for his unique residual benefits program for agents that offer the opportunity for additional income, retirement, and beneficiary benefits.

As one agent said, "Steve Morris was absolutely the best speaker I have ever heard - and I have been to so many motivational/training events over the last 20 years! He really gets the audience's attention and speaks directly to so many of us!"

CEO of EXIT MidSouth, Jean Marie Grumbles, spoke to the packed Jamison Hall at The Factory about EXIT's year in 2008. Grumbles said that the EXIT MidSouth region was up 15% from 2007 to 2008 while almost every other brokerage organization was down in sales 30-70%. She attributed that increase to agent per person productivity increasing with teaching, training, and coaching as the underlying reason for the increase. Grumbles said, "Agents are looking for brokerages that are offering more leadership, additional income streams, training, and tools and resources to help them be more successful and EXIT Realty offers those to our agents."

EXIT MidSouth gave top honors to EXIT Realty Clarksville and named them Brokerage of the Year. Grumbles said, "EXIT Realty Clarksville has an incredible office that not only has a lot of real estate transactions but is an integral part of the community. They are involved in the community in numerous ways including Breast Cancer Charities to honor one of their agents who is currently fighting Breast Cancer, they also work with the local high school teaching students about buying homes and what to expect in their near future. They are a very cohesive group, caring of one another, caring of the community, and caring about the future of our industry. The award is well deserved."

EXIT Realty Bob Lamb & Associates in Murfreesboro grabbed Brokerage Rising Star Award. Franchisee, Bob Lamb said, "We are honored to be recognized." Lamb's office is also very active in the community with a very nurturing office environment.

Top agent honors went to one of Bob Lamb's agents, Kimberly Thomas. EXIT MidSouth chooses the regional top agent based on a matrix of criteria that provides for a well rounded agent. As Grumbles states, "Being a top agent is more than just being the highest producer in the company. It is a commitment to excellence."

Receiving Rookie of the Year honors was Christy Collins of EXIT Realty Mountains and Lakes in Dandridge, TN. Grumbles said, "Christy is new to the business but has attended every training we have held and her hard work shows. She is a big asset to our company and we are proud she is a part of EXIT Realty."

For more information about EXIT MidSouth, please call 615-523-3133. EXIT MidSouth is located at 1441 New Hwy 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064.

It's still doom and gloom at some real estate companies, but not at EXIT Realty where the company is growing again with yet another new addition its world-class sales training repertoire.

Johnny Loewy is a one-of-a-kind, power-packed teacher with "more energy than a light socket" whose dynamic and versatile teaching methods engage new and experienced agents alike. He has developed a series of courses for EXIT Realty Associates that provide a comprehensive real estate education, with topics such as:

 

 

• Looking for Leads in All the Right Places
• High Octane Open Houses
• Marketing Listings to the Extreme
• Too Many Buyers, Too Little Time
• Perception is Reality
• Brokers, Broke no More

"My training series will put a new agent years ahead of the typical learning curve, and help top producers hone their skills to increase production at any level," says Johnny. "I believe that training needs to be interesting and fun to facilitate the most enriching learning experience for my students."

He is a high-energy motivational trainer who gets rave reviews everywhere he speaks. Nancy Shaver, Regional Owner of EXIT Realty Virginia had this to say after one of Johnny's sessions: "Johnny's approach is positive, fun and practical. His philosophy of "if it's free it's for me" is what everybody is looking for right now! There are SO many things our Brokers and agents can do for little or no cost that can grow their business. His energy and attitude engages every personality type! His passion to help REALTORS and EXIT Realty is absolutely contagious. Hats off to Johnny!"

Johnny joined the EXIT Realty family in 2004 as Franchisee of EXIT Extreme Realty in Tampa, Florida with just three agents and grew his operation to 250 agents in three successful real estate offices in just under three years. Due to the rapid growth of his real estate firm, Johnny was featured on the cover of Savvy Executive magazine in 2006. In 2007, he was recognized by The Wall Street Journal as being one of the "Top 200 Real Estate Professionals" out of 1.4 million REALTORS in the US.

"EXIT Realty's training is ultimately tailored for those who want the very best," said Steve Morris, Founder & CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International. "Johnny is a compliment to our entire organization."

Humble, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) February 13, 2009 -- REALTORS® from EXIT Realty N.E. Houston in Humble, Atascocita, and Kingwood will host an anniversary celebration on Wednesday March 4th, 2009 from 4 - 8 pm at their Atascocita office.  EXIT Realty NE Houston has been in business since September, 2007 with the Atascocita office having opened March 1st, 2008.

The anniversary event will follow the "Mindset 2009" real estate training event at Humble Civic Center the same day featuring Steve Morris, Founder & CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International. Food & beverages will be served, and the event will feature the live band "The NumbeRed", a fire truck & fireman, moon bounce, balloons, and more. This event is open to the public.

"We've had a fantastic year," said Keith Hebert, Franchisee, EXIT Realty N.E. Houston.  "We've achieved #2 market share in the Northeast Houston area, with over $50 million in listing volume, and have grown to 60 associates. Productive & very recognizable agents have joined us, such as Doug Erdy, Bonnie Wisdom, Sandi Rone, Skip Normandin, Felisha Tubbs, Paige Gary, Tom O'Neal, Debbie Terrago, Pam Burke and others. I can't possibly mention all of our quality agents. The public and people in the real estate industry have taken notice of our stability & success."

EXIT Realty N.E. Houston of is a franchise member of the EXIT Realty Southeast Texas region. EXIT Realty, founded in 1996, has enjoyed rapid growth throughout North America based largely on the EXIT Formula , which provides Associates a chance to earn residual income  in addition to their own transactions, with desk fees and an enhanced retirement and beneficiary benefit; the combination of which has been unheard of in the real estate industry.

For more information about EXIT Realty N.E. Houston, please call 281-548-EXIT(3948). EXIT Realty N.E. Houston is located at the Kroger Shopping Center at the intersection of Atascocita Rd & Will Clayton Pkwy. The address is 3824 Atascocita Road, Suite 128 in Humble, TX 77396.

Angela Pezzotti of soonews.ca reports:

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore received a major donation Tuesday morning from EXIT Realty. Terry Trembinski from EXIT Realty [Lake Superior] handed over the keys to a cube van to Janine Brodie, Vice President of the Sault Ste Marie Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Read the rest of the story here. 

A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $1.5 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S.  EXIT Realty's 11th Corporate Build is underway now in New Jersey. 

The Western Connection Real Estate Show held in Banff, Alberta once every two years is a always a tremendous success.  Over 700 real estate agents and brokers attend the event to learn about new technology, real estate industry developments and business growth dynamics. 

Set in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in Canada, the Banff Fairmont Hotel is the host hotel and conference center providing registrants with an unparalleled business environment.  EXIT Realty Corp. International has been an exhibitor and sponsor of the Western Connection show for over eight years. 

"Without doubt, the organizers of the conference always create, time and time again, one of the most professional and enjoyable real estate shows in Canada", says Ed Martens, Sr. VP of Franchise Sales - Canada.  "EXIT Realty associates from across Canada also attend the program.  The hospitality and warmth of the REALTORS in western Canada make all of us look forward to coming back again and again.  EXIT Realty is always so well received at the show and it is the perfect place to continue to share with agents the new opportunities for cash flow and retirement benefits that EXIT has to offer."

As a reward for assisting in the growth of the company, EXIT associates earn residual income equivalent to 10% of the gross commission of agents referred into the EXIT system anywhere in North America. When an associate retires, this 10% residual continues at the rate of 7%. These retirement residuals are further enhanced by continuing to sponsor agents into the EXIT system. The residuals continue after death to the associate's beneficiary at 5%. In addition, EXIT's top-producing trainers offer the industry's best hands-on, interactive real estate sales training at all levels, including regional, franchise, sales and administration.  A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $1.5 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S.  

For information on joining EXIT Realty as a real estate sales representative or for information regarding franchise opportunities across Canada, please contact:

Quebec - Chantal Desharnais
Canada excluding Quebec - Ed Martens 

At a time when many real estate companies are cutting back or barely hanging on, EXIT Realty Corp. International is charging full speed ahead, adding new trainers and programs to its world-class sales training repertoire. 

One of these new trainers is technology expert and EXIT Realty franchisee, Jeff Lobb.  Jeff has been a REALTOR® for over 21 years and has more than 10 years experience in the internet and technology fields both with Fortune 500® companies and startup ventures.

In his new role with EXIT Realty, Jeff will be traveling across North America teaching EXIT Associates the skills they need to get ahead in the ever-changing world of real estate technology.  Along with a focus on EXIT Realty's extensive technology toolbox accessible through the EXIT Resource Center, Jeff's session, "Real Estate Training & Technology", or RET2, will address key issues such as online marketing strategies, using e-mail and video campaigns, search engine optimization, social networking, smart phones, and much more.  Jeff prides himself on delivering hands-on, usable solutions for today's real estate professional.  His diverse business and technology background gives Jeff the experience he refers to as "the perfect storm" - all experience and knowledge converging at precisely the right time for EXIT agents. 

Believing that good agents are born and great agents are trained, EXIT Realty Founder & CEO Steve Morris says, "Becoming a part of EXIT Realty means an agent joins our on-going commitment to create the most highly trained and skilled professionals in real estate. Our sales training is taught by some of the industry's leading top producers, and is among some of the most comprehensive coaching in the industry. Designed to remove and eliminate the inhibitions and anxieties that have rendered so many salespeople average, EXIT's training programs range from topics such as initiation, finalization and negotiation to personality profiles and strategic planning and now we've added Jeff Lobb and his technology expertise to that mix."

"We're delighted to have someone of Jeff's experience join our training team," commented Susan Harrison, EXIT Realty's Sr VP Web Development.  "We have such valuable tools available to our agents and with Jeff's help, they will be better able to make full use of them."

"I have always had a true passion for this company and the people in it," says Jeff.  "I'm looking forward to applying my diverse knowledge and skills as an agent, franchisee and technology expert to help build our organization."

(Grassroots Newswire) February 12, 2009 -- EXIT REALTY KEYSTONE is EXcited about becoming part of Tony & Nancy Viejo's EXIT Realty Louisiana Region. Sharla Sossamon, Karen Moore, Angel Courville & Paul Barranco have formed EXIT REALTY KEYSTONE in Baton Rouge, LA. Sharla Sossamon has been working in the Greater Baton Rouge area for thirteen years and she is thrilled to be a part of the EXIT family, at last. Karen Moore, Angel Courville & Paul Barranco have also been part of the real estate industry for many years and share the excitement. Collectively they are educated and experienced in all facets of real estate and mortgage lending.

"We believe that through EXIT, we have the best real estate model in the world to offer to our agents & clients. Momentum is high, support has been EXcellent," added Sossamon.

In celebration of their merger, EXIT REALTY KEYSTONE will host an open house on February 17, 2009 from Noon-6PM. The Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce will be at 1:30, however, an invitation is extended to come any time between Noon & 6:00. Jambalaya among other cajun faves & drinks will be served.

EXIT REALTY provides sales associates with residual income over and above their own transactions and an enhanced retirement and beneficiary benefit; all of which have been unheard of in the real estate industry until now.

"We look forward to assisting both past and new clients with their real estate needs," said Courville. " We know that the momentum has just begun with the mentorship that is already present in our newly formed group," said Sossamon

For more information about EXIT REALTY KEYSTONE, please call 225.293.0001. EXIT REALTY KEYSTONE is located at 5841 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70816.