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 Denver,
CO – RE/MAX LLC is marking its 40th year by celebrating
extraordinary growth and success at a time when the recovery in
the nation's housing market is gaining momentum. As the real
estate industry overcomes market challenges, RE/MAX continues as
a leader in market share, agent productivity and international
expansion. Co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger on January 30,
1973, the company has attained countless achievements throughout
four decades.
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"This company was built on the
strength of individual entrepreneurship and innovation. Gail and
I recognized in the beginning that we would succeed only if our
agents succeeded," said Dave Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and
Chairman. "So much has changed in 40 years, but what hasn't
changed is our commitment to customer service and our dedication
to supporting our agents and offices."
RE/MAX was born in a single brokerage office in Denver, based on
an innovative agent-centric philosophy that attracted the
industry's top performers. RE/MAX achieved number one market
share in Canada in 1987. A decade later RE/MAX sold more real
estate than any competitor in the United States, and has held
number one market share in both countries every year since.
With a strong emphasis on improvement through education, the
revolutionary RE/MAX Satellite Network broadcast to offices
across America in 1994 with a new standard of agent training.
RE/MAX is also the long-time industry leader in national TV advertising and website
visits.
"RE/MAX is a true American
success story. Everyone involved at the beginning came from
modest backgrounds, and we just worked really hard to make our
dream a reality," added Gail Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and Vice
Chairman.
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2012, RE/MAX continued to
grow around the world, adding 739 new franchises and six new
countries, including mainland China. RE/MAX now has a presence
in more than 85 countries, more than any of its competitors.
Florida led RE/MAX growth in
the U.S. with 35 new franchises. California added 33.
Internationally, the number of new franchises in South Africa,
the fastest growing country, was up 88% over 2011, and Turkey
increased by 68%.
Also in 2012, for the 10th time in 14 years, RE/MAX, LLC was
recognized as the highest ranking real estate company in
Entrepreneur magazine's 34th annual "Franchise 500." RE/MAX also
earned the #1 real estate ranking in the Top 200 survey as
published in the October 2012 edition of Franchise Times
magazine. And, RE/MAX was named one of the "Top 50 Franchises
for Minorities" by the National Minority Franchising Initiative
through the World Franchising Network.
Other prominent achievements in 2012:
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Dave Liniger was named by Inman News as
the "People's Choice" Most Influential Real Estate Leader, with a
record number of votes.
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RE/MAX agents continued to be the most
productive in industry surveys. Both the 2012 REAL Trends 500 and
the RIS Media Power Broker surveys showed RE/MAX agents the clear
leaders with respect to agent productivity among the national
franchise companies.
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RE/MAX launched the new remax.com,
becoming the first real estate franchisor to provide consumers with
a personal, consistent web experience across desktops, tablets, and
smartphones.
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The "What Moves You" social media
contest attracted thousands of consumers to share their personal
stories online and vote for the winner of the $10,000 grand prize.
Monica May of St. Louis, Missouri won for the inspiring story of her
young granddaughter Sophie's battle with cancer.
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A redesigned RE/MAX University launched
a revolutionary learning platform that promises to set the standard
for the real estate industry. The new platform is a full-fledged,
interactive learning experience that RE/MAX Associates can tailor
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On Wednesday, January 30 2013, RE/MAX employees and guests
marked the 40th anniversary with a special event at the
Headquarters building, located at 5075 South Syracuse in Denver.
And, beginning on February 25 2013, thousands of RE/MAX
affiliates from around the world will gather at The MGM Grand
Hotel and Casino for the annual RE/MAX R4 convention.
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