April 13, 2021 // Franchising.com // MADISON, N.J. - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Kinard Realty Group, based in Stamford, Conn., has affiliated with the brand to become Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Shore & Country Properties. The firm, which has 125 affiliated agents, has offices in Stamford, Old Greenwich and South Norwalk. Last year, the company was responsible for $123 million in sales volume.
Established in 2006, the company became Stamford’s leading independent brokerage in sales volume and the fourth ranked firm overall in sides according to SmartMLS.
Company founder Jason Kinard leveraged his curiosity and expertise in data and technology to build his business from the ground up. Kinard plans to take advantage of the comprehensive BHGRE® offerings, including back office support, sophisticated lifestyle marketing materials and extensive listing distribution channels. He also looks forward to the BHGRE® brand’s best-in-class training and professional development programs, which he feels will support agent recruitment, help to enhance agent productivity and expand the company’s service area.
Fairfield County has experienced tremendous growth in the last 15 years and is the most populous county in Connecticut. Known for its many investment management firms, Stamford is also home to more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies, including Deloitte, NBCUniversal and Indeed.com. Its proximity to Manhattan makes it an attractive location for both professionals working in New York City as well as residents looking to take advantage of the city’s cultural offerings.
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“Jason is a passionate, growth-minded innovator with a clear vision for his company. He created a culture that is nurturing and fosters the entrepreneurial spirit - important values he looked for in a brand. We feel strongly that his affiliated agents will benefit - and find success - from our best-in-class educational and development programs. We are so excited to welcome a company of this caliber to the BHGRE® network and look forward to supporting Jason’s goals.”
- Sherry Chris, President & CEO, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate“As an entrepreneur at heart, I want to spend more time working in my business than on my business. Working with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate and gaining access to the powerful tools, technology and platforms will allow me to focus on securing the future success of the firm. I look forward to also providing unparalleled professional development opportunities for our affiliated agents so they can stand out in our market.”
- Jason Kinard, CEO & Owner, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Shore & Country Properties
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Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers.