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Realty ONE Group Caps a Year of Growth with a No. 11 Ranking: Unprecedented for a Firm Only Seven Years Old

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New Offices, New Franchises and New Hires Lead to Success

IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 14, 2013 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - 2012 was good to the real estate industry -- and to Realty ONE Group in particular. REAL TRENDS ranked Realty ONE Group as the 11th most productive firm in the United States for closed units.

More than four thousand agents strong, the firm closed approximately 23,000 units, with $4.9 billion in sales volume in 2012. The firm has been named to the INC. 500 list of fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years.

New Offices Signal a Commitment to Agents

As more firms downsize and expect agents to do more with less, Realty ONE Group again confirms its unconventional leadership by continuing to open sumptuous offices in prestigious locations.

CEO and founder Kuba Jewgieniew cites Realty ONE Group’s decision to open high-end offices as one of its distinguishing features. “While other firms are retreating from the ‘extras,’ we believe in offering physical offices to allow our agents to meet with their clients in comfort and privacy.”

Among the new offices, which covered all three of its key territories, were Green Valley, Nev., in February; Gilbert, Ariz., in April; the new Las Vegas Southwest office in Sept., and in October, a new office in Anaheim, Calif., along with Realty ONE Group's new Corporate Office in the Irvine Spectrum in Orange County, Calif.

New Executives Signal Strong Leadership from the Top

Realty ONE Group expanded its leadership depth with significant hires for new positions, continuing its transformation from regional leader to dominant national player. Matt Emerson joined as Chief Operating Officer with nearly 20 years of real estate experience in southern California and Cosmin Dumitrescu as Chief Technology Officer with more than 15 years of experience in IT leadership roles.

Sharing the Wealth

Aside from organic growth through company offices, in 2012 Realty ONE Group focused on expanding its footprint by developing franchise agreements with select business-minded partners.

It launched its franchise division under the leadership of Orange County real estate veteran Rick Hudson, who has more than 20 years of sales experience. In September, its first franchise, Realty ONE Group – Southwest, opened in Temecula, Calif., with two experienced veterans, Barbara Baker and Clarke Van Deventer.

“We offer a non-conventional franchise partner agreement that is as opposite from today’s outdated industry norms as our compensation and other systems are,” said Jewgieniew.

Leading by Example

Realty ONE Group professionals make their mark in their respective communities by holding leadership roles in professional organizations. Among the Realty ONE Group personnel lending their experience and expertise and proudly representing Realty ONE Group:

• Jim Sexton, Designated Broker for Arizona, appointed treasurer for the Arizona Association of REALTORS
• Pat Kelly, Arizona General Manager, reappointed as Director for Arizona Association of REALTORS, then named a member of Arizona Association of REALTORS Risk Management Committee and member of the grievance committee for South East Valley Regional Association of REALTORS
• Tony Faulkner, Designated Broker for California, re-installed as a director for the Orange County Association of REALTORS
• Janet Carpenter, Northwest Broker-Manager, elected to the GLVAR Board of Directors
• KC Cyga, Scottsdale, Ariz., managing broker, named finance chair for the West Maricopa Association of REALTORS and appointed 2013 Vice President for the WeMAR Board of Realtors.

A Commitment to the Community

Realty ONE Group has focused on charity since its inception. This year, notable efforts included a charity golf tournament hosted by the Arizona team that raised more than $10,000 for The 100 Club of Arizona and a Toys for Tots campaign across all three states that collected thousands of toys this holiday season.

Win-Win Partnerships

Realty ONE Group continually seeks partnerships with companies that provide value, benefits and service to agents and clients. This year, it forged partnerships with Citi Bank in Arizona and New American Mortgage in California and Nevada. Title 365 joined Realty ONE Group as Title partner in all three states.

Lucky ’13 for Realty ONE Group

"Realty ONE Group is anticipating continued robust growth in key metrics, including sales and units, but even more telling, we know we will retain and attract the best agents in the business. The cornerstone to our success is our people, which is why we strive to maintain a superior atmosphere with which they are proud to be associated," said Jewgieniew.

As part of this commitment to agents, Realty ONE Group has invested in improved marketing and educational materials, including an expanded online video library, which will focus on listings, real estate marketing and the latest in technology, mobile marketing and social media. "Our clients depend on our agents to be best in class, and we are committed to providing those tools.”

Key emphases for 2013 include signing new franchises. Interest has been high, and Realty ONE Group already has several commitments it will announce in January. The company expects to board 25 franchises throughout the upcoming year.

The firm, which is known for its cutting-edge technology, has a number of related upgrades planned, including enhancements to its paperless exchange system, and moving applications to the cloud for faster and more secure transactions.

"The momentum will only get stronger in 2013," Jewgieniew said.

About Realty ONE Group

Realty ONE Group is a full-service real estate brokerage firm with more than 4,000 associates and offices in Arizona, California and Las Vegas. It focuses on providing ethical, professional and results-oriented services to property owners and prospective real estate buyers. Since its inception in 2005, the company has grown to become the largest real estate brokerage in Nevada and the fastest-growing real estate company in Arizona and California.

For more information, visit www.RealtyOneGroup.com.

Contact:

Realty ONE Group
Katie Secrest
(949) 468-5237
katies@realtyonegroup.com

 

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