Franchise Sales Strong, Office Count Up and New Initiatives AnnouncedLAS VEGAS, PRNewswire/ -- Despite what many are describing as a difficult real estate market, RE/MAX is reporting success in 2007, as it marks its 35th anniversary.
At the annual RE/MAX International Convention, Co-Founder and Chairman, Dave Liniger, (photo top right) announced the good news to over six thousand enthusiastic real estate professionals from 56 countries. During the very challenging year of 2007, RE/MAX opened more than 370 new offices worldwide and increased franchise sales at a rate 12.3% higher than the average increases since 2000.
Liniger told the gathering, "Given the conditions in the housing market, and mixed signals in the economy, our growth in 2007 was remarkable. After 35 years of success, the tremendous power of the RE/MAX brand shouldn't be underestimated."
Turning from the success of last year to the preparation for the future, Linger said the key to continued success is in quality customer service and being prepared for market realities. "This market is demanding that we be intelligent, informed and innovative," Liniger said. "If we do our job smarter, the consumer will prefer to work with RE/MAX Sales Associates."
Liniger then announced the newly developed initiative, "RE/MAX 365: Connecting to Clients Day to Day." Created in conjunction with respected industry trainers, Buffini and Company, "RE/MAX 365" is a multi-faceted program designed to teach agents how to assist their customers more effectively.
While many real estate franchise companies are reducing their network services, Liniger pledged that, "The full resources of the RE/MAX organization will be put into place to help our Sales Associates serve their clients better." Included in the "RE/MAX 365" program will also be a sophisticated agent training course, "RE/MAX Ultimate Agent," to present the most up-to-date methods, technologies and practices in the industry today.
At this year's Las Vegas convention, RE/MAX celebrated its 35th anniversary. RE/MAX was founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, the real estate franchisor has grown to be a global network with over 7,000 offices in more than 65 countries.
During his presentation, Liniger reflected on the past 35 years, "We had a lot of skeptics, who said it just couldn't be done, but we also had a great group of supporters, who helped us make it all come true. We are grateful to everyone who has had a hand in this unbelievable American dream."
About RE/MAX International, Inc.
Today, all the home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at http://www.remax.com/, the most visited web site of any real estate brokerage brand. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.RE/MAX International is proud of its Premier Community Citizenship, which has raised millions of dollars for deserving organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Children's Miracle Network and The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation.For information on RE/MAX International visit: http://www.remax.com/ or http://www.joinremax.com/
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