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| Michael Mahon Named Real Living SVP of Business Development | | Mahon to launch real estate firm’s new homes platform | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 11, 2009)—Real Living announced Michael Mahon as the new senior vice president of business development. Mahon will be responsible for introducing new systems and strategies to grow the Real Living brand and further assist in creating greater revenue opportunities for Real Living, including launching a new homes national platform. |  | Read more | |
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| Real Living Hosts 6th Annual Momentum “Partnering for the Future”
| | Featuring David Knox as Keynote Speaker | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 8, 2009)—Real Living, one of the nation’s most progressive real estate firms, founded and based in Columbus, announced its sixth annual convention and awards ceremony, Momentum, on May 7 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Announces Additions to Executive Team | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 10, 2008)—Real Living announced the promotions of several executive team members. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living President Kaira Sturdivant Rouda Wins Stevie® Award’s Best Entrepreneur
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 24, 2008)—Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, president of Real Living and author of Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs, was the winner of the 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business in the category of Best Entrepreneur. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Earns 20 Promotion & Advertising Awards | | Real estate company earns most awards from Ohio Association of REALTORS® Contest | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 30, 2008)—Real Living Inc., the most promising new national real estate brand, announced its outstanding performance at the Ohio Association of REALTORS® (OAR) Promotion and Advertising Contest by winning First Place and/or the Award of Excellence in 11 of the 20 contest categories. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Joins Glam Media Network | | First Real Estate Company to Join Glam’s Network and Provide Content to Living Channel | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 28, 2008)—Real Living, the first national women-focused real estate brand, announced a partnership with Glam Media to share content on their living channel and become the first real estate company in Glam’s extensive vertical content network of 640 sites. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Chosen as Only Real Estate Franchise for National TV Show | | Eye on America to feature Real Living in upcoming special on franchising | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (September 4, 2008)—After reviewing many real estate franchise systems, the producers of Eye on America, a national educational show hosted by Greg Gumbel, chose Real Living, one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate franchisors, to be featured in an upcoming episode as part of the show’s real estate series on Growing Trends in Franchising. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Opens First Office in Georgia | | Real estate franchisor opens new offices in Georgia, Massachusetts and Texas | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 31, 2008)–Real Living Inc., the first women-focused brand in real estate,
announced the opening of new offices in Massachusetts, Texas and its first office in Georgia. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living’s Top Agents Recognized at Momentum 2008 | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 13, 2008)—Real Living, the nation’s first women-focused real estate brand, hosted its fifth annual national convention, Momentum, May 8-10 at the Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel. Momentum showcased an incredible line-up of real estate speakers, educational workshops and awards. This year, eight agents received coveted Ruby Awards—the highest designation for Real Living agents based on sales of $50,000,000 or more in volume or 200 or more transaction sides—at Momentum’s Awards Night. | | Read more | |
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| Abio AHK Realty of Dallas Affiliates with Real Living | | 30-Year-Old Firm Joins Real Living, One of the Fastest Growing Real Estate Franchises | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 4, 2008)–Real Living Inc., the first women-focused brand in real estate, announced its affiliation with Abio AHK Realty in Dallas. Abio was built upon the successful career of CEO Bettie Abio and remains among the most creative and innovative of brokerages with two offices and more than 90 agents serving the greater Dallas area. Abio’s offices, located in Turtle Creek and Canton, Texas, will now be named Real Living Abio Advantage. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living’s National Convention Goes City Style | | Stefan Swanepoel to give keynote speech at Momentum 2008 | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 6, 2008)—Real Living, the nation’s first women-focused real estate brand, will hold its annual convention and awards ceremony, Momentum, May 8-10 in Columbus, Ohio. Participants will have the opportunity to attend sessions led by esteemed real estate industry leaders, network with agents and brokers from across the country and enjoy two full days of professional development and entertainment. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living President Kaira Sturdivant Rouda
to Speak at M2W®—Marketing To Women Conference | | Rouda to present “Home is Where the Purse Is” | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 2, 2008)—Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, president of Real Living Inc., the
nation’s first women-focused real estate brand, will speak at the 4th annual M2W®--Marketing To
Women Conference in Chicago on May 8. Rouda will present “Home is Where the Purse is,”
explaining the immense buying power women have when it comes to real estate transactions. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Named Most Promising New National Brand | | President and CEO Ranked No.6 on Newsmakers of the Year list | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 13, 2008) Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, was recently named “The Most Promising New National Brand” by the Swanepoel TRENDS Report 2008. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Posts All Property Listings on Zillow.com® | | National real estate franchisor signs up for Zillow® Listings Feed program | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 18, 2008) – Real Living, one of the fastest-growing real estate franchisors,
announced a partnership to feed 14,000 listings to real estate Web site Zillow.com on a daily basis. The
signing of this agreement initiates Real Living’s participation in Zillow’s Listings Feed program, which
allows Real Living agents to automatically gain free marketing exposure for their listings on one of the
most-visited real estate sites in the country. Zillow attracts approximately four million users per month,
two-thirds of whom are in the market to buy or sell currently, or plan to be in the near future. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Moves into Pennsylvania | | Real estate firm continues nationwide expansion with additional brokerages in Florida and Tennessee | | |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 2, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, announced the opening of three new offices located in Bethlehem, Penn., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Smyrna, Tenn.
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| Real Living Named Up and Comer by Franchise Times | | Real estate company ranked No. 225 of top franchise systems | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 20, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, was named to Franchise Times annual Up and Comers list, a group of 100 franchise companies on the verge. Real Living, one of 24 franchisors new to the ranking, placed No. 225 on the Franchise Times list of the nation’s largest franchise systems based on worldwide sales and unit counts for 2006. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Opens New Offices in Arizona, North Carolina, Texas | | Rapidly growing firm continues nationwide expansion with additional brokerages | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 27, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, announced the opening of three new offices located in Glendale, Ariz., Asheville, N.C. and Willow Park/Aledo, Texas. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Launches Green Program | | Energy conservation, sustainability and global warming demand green living | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 31, 2007) – Real Living today announced a new green initiative that is designed to help homebuyers and sellers identify and adopt environmental measures that save energy, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, minimize waste and use environmentally-friendly products. The Real Living Green initiative responds to Real Living’s commitment to improving local communities where it does business and to customer interest in conservation, climate change and environmental protection. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living President Kaira Sturdivant Rouda Named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s First-ever Top 50 Fastest-growing Women-led Companies across U.S. and Canada
| | Real Living Only Real Estate Company to Make the List | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 25, 2007) – Entrepreneur magazine, in partnership with the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), just released the first-ever ranking of the 50 fastest-growing women-led companies across the U.S. and Canada, and Real Living, the Columbus, Ohio-based real estate firm and franchisor, was named No. 45. Real Living was the only real estate company on the list. The Top 50 generated a combined $2.8 billion in 2006 sales alone (up from $810 million in 2002), employed nearly 12,000 individuals and are each on the fast track to hit even bigger sales ahead. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living CEO Named One of Real Estate’s Most Influential | | Harley Rouda Jr. recognized by Inman News for third consecutive year | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 16, 2007) – Harley Rouda Jr., chief executive officer and managing partner at Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, was recently named one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders by Inman News for the third consecutive year. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Opens New Offices in Colorado, Indiana, Ohio | | Rapidly growing firm continues nationwide expansion, adds locations in Colorado Springs, South Bend and Athens markets
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 11, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, announced the opening of three new offices located in Colorado Springs, Colo., South Bend, Ind. and Athens, Ohio. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Earns 20 Awards at Ohio Association of Realtors Convention | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 5, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate franchisors, recently announced its outstanding performance at the Ohio Association of Realtors® (OAR) Promotion and Advertising Contest by winning First Place and/or the Award of Excellence in nearly 90 percent of the categories entered. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Wins Real Estate WebAward from Web Marketing Association | | RealLivingFranchise.com earns Standard of Excellence | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 2, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate firms, won the Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) 2007 Standard of Excellence WebAward for its franchise Web site, RealLivingFranchise.com, in the real estate category. The distinction is awarded annually to firms for outstanding achievement in Web site development. | | Read more | |
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| Web Re-design Affirms Real Living’s Commitment to Technology | | Enhancements put key information at visitors’ fingertips | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the fastest-growing residential real estate companies in the nation, unveiled its revamped Web site, RealLiving.com, with changes designed to further enhance visitors’ digital experience. | | Read more | |
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| Shroyer Named VP of Professional and Organizational Development | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 23, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the nation, announces the promotion of Caroline Shroyer to vice president of professional and organizational development. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Moves into Arizona, Now in 20 States | | Rapidly growing firm continues nationwide expansion,
adds locations in Phoenix, Vail, Houston markets
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 16, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing residential real estate firms, announced the opening of three new offices located in Chandler, Ariz., Avon, Colo. and The Woodlands, Texas. By entering Arizona, Real Living increased its presence to 20 states. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Agents Honored as Real Estate Magazine’s 2007 Realtors on the Rise | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 14, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the nation, is proud to announce the recognition of five brokers and agents as Real Estate
magazine’s 2007 Realtors on the Rise. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Moves into Colorado and Iowa | | Rapidly growing firm continues nationwide expansion, adds locations in Austin and Tampa
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 20, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the fastest growing residential real estate firms in the United States, announced its move into the Colorado and Iowa markets, increasing its presence to 19 states. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Launches New Network Site, Expands Franchise Sales Team | | Rapid growth drives addition of new resources | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 11, 2007) – Real Living announced today the launch of a new network services Web site – www.RealLivingFranchise.com – and an expansion of its nationwide sales team in response to the accelerated growth of its franchise network. | | Read more | |
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| Kaira Sturdivant Rouda Named President of Real Living | | Real Living brand creator takes on greater role with growing real estate franchisor | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 6, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the fastest growing real estate franchisors in the nation, announced the promotion of Kaira Sturdivant Rouda to president. | | Read more | |
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| Sarah Shoemaker Promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Real Living Inc. | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 5, 2007) – Real Living Inc., one of the fastest growing real estate firms in the nation, announced the promotion of Sarah Shoemaker to chief operating officer. | | Read more | |
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| Brooks Burton Joins Real Living Relocation as CEO | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 16, 2007) – Brooks Burton has been named CEO of Real Living Relocation, an affiliate of Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s fastest growing real estate firms. In his new position, Burton will oversee Real Living Relocation Management and Real Living Relocation Services. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Relocation Management Announces New Relocation Web Site | | Enhanced offerings launched to address changing needs of corporate America | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 17, 2007) – Real Living Relocation Management, a 20-year plus veteran in the relocation industry, announced today the launch of a new Web site – www.RealLivingRelocation.com – and enhanced services to address the changing relocation needs of corporate America. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Opens First Franchises in Charlotte, Orlando and Tampa Markets | | Growing rapidly, real estate firm enters three new cities | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 25, 2007) – Real Living Inc. announced its move into the Charlotte, N.C., Orlando and Tampa, Fla. markets. By entering Charlotte, Real Living increased its presence to 17 states. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Launches Online Campus and Coaching Portal | | Real estate firm introduces new phase in agent training | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 12, 2007) – Real Living Inc. announced today the launch of its online campus and Learning Management System, called Real U, with new curriculum and training sessions. It allows Real Living agents and managers to sign-up for and successfully complete continuing education classes online and access learning materials and real estate coaches through the company’s internal business center. | | Read more | |
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| Momentum 2007 Wrap-Up | | Real Living concludes its fourth annual convention and awards ceremony | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 9, 2007) – Real Living, the fourth-largest real estate firm in the nation, recently concluded its fourth annual national convention and awards ceremony. Real Living associates traveled to Cancun, Mexico, from Feb. 11-14 to take part in the festivities. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Opens First Franchises in Connecticut, Kansas, Virginia | | Growing rapidly, real estate firm enters three new states | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 1, 2007) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced its move into the Connecticut, Kansas and Virginia markets, increasing its presence to 16 states. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Offers Podcasts | | Partnership with MLPodcast to bring videos, listings to consumers’ computers, iPods | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 31, 2007) – Real Living Inc., the country’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced today an enhancement to its digital marketing initiatives through a partnership with MLPodcast. Initially, Real Living will offer podcasts of its 46 community videos – currently available for viewing on its Web site – and plans to offer its listings as podcasts in the future. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Partners With OnBoard LLC | | RealLiving.com provides detailed community, school, home valuation information | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2007) – Real Living Inc., the country’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced its partnership with OnBoard LLC, to provide Real Living customers with the most current data available on schools, communities and home valuation utilizing the latest technology delivery methods. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Opens New Franchises | | New offices in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 20, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced the opening of six new franchises in Miami, Fla., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Jeffersonville, Ind., Mount Vernon, Ohio, Nashville, Tenn. and Houston, Texas. | | Read more | |
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| Kaira Sturdivant Rouda Joins Trulia.com Real Estate Advisory Board | | Real Living COO to Provide Industry Counsel to Real Estate Search Engine | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2006) — Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, chief operating officer of Real Living Inc., has joined the real estate advisory board of Trulia.com to provide counsel to the national real estate search engine regarding its strategy for delivering consumers the best neighborhood and home search experience online. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living CEO Named One of Real Estate’s Most Influential Thought Leaders | | Harley E. Rouda Jr. recognized by REALTOR Magazine | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2006) – Harley E. Rouda Jr., chief executive officer and managing partner at Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, was recently named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Thought Leaders in the real estate industry by REALTOR Magazine. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Awards Ceremony to be Held in Cancun | | Momentum 2007 set for Feb. 11-14 | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 15, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the nation, will kick off Momentum 2007, its fourth-annual convention and awards ceremony, in Cancun, Mexico. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Announces New Satellite Office Plan | | Offices to serve niche communities, provide new opportunities for agents | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 5, 2006) – Real Living, the fourth-largest real estate firm in the nation, announced the creation of a national satellite office plan to serve niche communities throughout its marketing areas. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Offers Community Videos Through Partnership with TurnHere | | Profiles highlight Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati markets | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 29, 2006) – Real Living Inc. announced today the unveiling of 45 videos profiling communities in its key Ohio markets of Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton and Cincinnati. The three- to five-minute videos, highlighting the communities’ culture, landmarks, restaurants, shopping and other amenities, were produced through a partnership with California-based TurnHere Productions, a digital media company specializing in online video. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Sponsor for ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” | | Partners with M/I Homes to host www.mihomes.com/extreme | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 27, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest real estate firm in the country, has joined “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and M/I Homes, the program’s local builder, to host the site www.mihomes.com/extreme, detailing one of the nationally acclaimed TV show’s projects in central Ohio. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Wins Luxury Real Estate Award | | MyRealLiving 2.0 wins Most Innovative Marketing Technique recognition | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 22, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest real estate firm in the country, recently earned Luxury Real Estate’s “Most Innovative Marketing Technique” award for MyRealLiving 2.0, the company’s integrative property search portal, which was launched earlier this year. | | Read more | |
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| Harley Rouda Jr. to Serve as Panelist at RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum at
National Association of Realtors® Conference
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 9, 2006) – Real Living Inc. announced that CEO and Managing Partner Harley Rouda Jr. will serve as one of the panelists for RISMedia’s 11th Annual Power Broker Forum during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in New Orleans. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Adds Real Estate Blog | | Home-buying, -selling resources, plus tips for home, life
easily accessible to consumers
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 8, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced today the launch of http://blog.realliving.com, the company’s first blog site, containing a broad range of information, including home-buying and –selling resources, industry news and tips for home and life. | | Read more | |
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| Residential Real Estate Market Improvement Expected in 2007 | | Industry forecast, trends discussed at Real Living’s Real Estate Industry Summit | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 3, 2006) – The real estate industry is positioned to show improvement after the first of the year, Thomas Stevens, president of the National Association of Realtors, told network partners and managers from around the country who attended Real Living Inc.’s Real Estate Industry Summit on Tuesday. | | Read more | |
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Real Living Integrates Google Maps, Provides Listings Through Google Base
| | Enhanced listings exposure, data access to improve consumer experience | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 18, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced today the addition of Google mapping tools to its Web site, RealLiving.com, and that all of its listings can now be searched on Google, giving Real Living client listings worldwide exposure. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Wins Real Estate WebAward from Web Marketing Association | | RealLiving.com earns Standard of Excellence | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 4, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest real estate firm in the country, recently announced that it won the Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) 2006 Real Estate Standard of Excellence WebAward for its Web site, RealLiving.com. The distinction is awarded annually to firms for outstanding achievement in Web site development. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living First National Franchisor to Incorporate Zillow.com™
Data and Valuations
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 21, 2006) – Real Living Inc, the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced today that it is the first national franchisor to incorporate data and home valuations from Zillow. This will provide home buyers and sellers access to Zillow’s free online data and Zestimate™ valuations on 68 million homes in America.
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| Real Living Makes Enhanced Benefits Package Available to Agents,
Franchisees and Part-Time Associates
| | Comprehensive insurance package a first for the major real estate brokerage | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 20, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the country’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, has partnered with BenefitProtect LLC, a leading insurance broker, to make an enhanced comprehensive benefits package available to its agents, franchisees, their staff and part-time associates. Real Living is one of the first large brokerages nationwide to partner with BenefitProtect to provide a wide range of insurance options for purchase at an affordable rate. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Enhances Customer Service with RealPING | | Consumers are just a click away from immediate personal service | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 14, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the country’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, has teamed up with RealPING LLC to integrate RealPING’s “Talk With Me Now” technology that instantly connects consumers, while they’re browsing the Internet, with agents, via the telephone. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Enters California and Massachusetts Markets | | 24 new franchises expected by end of year | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 17, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced its move into the California and Massachusetts markets, increasing its presence to 12 states. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Agents Ranked Most Productive among Top 10 Real Estate Companies Nationwide | | 2005 transaction sides totaled 34,659 | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 28, 2006) – Real Living Inc.’s agents are among the most productive in the country, with the highest number of transaction sides per salesperson among the top 10 companies in the nation, according to a listing compiled by REALTOR Magazine. | | Read more | |
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| Top National Agent Joins Real Living | | Jim Striegel brings 38 years of business, real estate, marketing expertise | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 12, 2006) – Jim Striegel, ranked one of the country’s top five residential real estate agents, is a new partner with Real Living Lone Star, a Real Living Inc. franchise in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Provides Agents with State-of-the-Art Direct Mail Service | | QuantumMail.com customized system features multiple options, optimum flexibility | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 7, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate brokerage, has developed a customized direct-mail system with QuantumMail.com to bring agents the most innovative, time-saving options in the industry. | | Read more | |
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| Real Estate Advertising Shift Under Way In Response to Declining Newspaper Readership
| | Real Living discusses industry trend in white paper | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 15, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, has released a white paper discussing declining newspaper readership and alternative advertising choices for real estate companies that want to respond to a consumer shift in the quest for news and information. | | Read more | |
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| RealLiving.com Receives Webby Award Recognition | | Real estate leader’s Web site ranks in top 20 percent of all submissions | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 13, 2006) – Real Living Inc.’s Web site, www.RealLiving.com, has been selected as an Official Honoree of the 10th Annual Webby Awards, ranking in the top 20 percent of all Web sites entered worldwide. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. Announces Enhanced Open House Locator Tool | | Consumers can now conduct refined searches in multiple cities | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 23, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced the launch of its enhanced open house locator tool for its listings. The customer-friendly enhancement allows buyers to access more information than ever about open houses in a new format. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. Posts Listings on Oodle.com, Propsmart.com, Trulia.com | | More partnerships with other residential real estate search engines planned | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 17, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced all of its listings are now available on Propsmart.com and Oodle.com. The company’s Florida and Texas listings can also be accessed on Trulia.com. Listings from additional markets will be added to Trulia.com as the San Francisco-based residential real estate search engine expands into new markets. | | Read more | |
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| Robert McAdams Jr. Promoted to Chief Financial Officer for Real Living Inc.
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 17, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announces the promotion of Robert McAdams Jr. to chief financial officer. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. Wins Two Awards of Excellence from the
Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 2, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, received two Awards of Excellence from the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in the External Video Programs and Three-Color Brochure categories. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. Ranks as Fourth-Largest Real Estate Brokerage in U.S. | | 2006 REAL Trends 500 Survey ranking based on transaction sides | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 25, 2006) – Real Living Inc. moved up to the No. 4 spot on the REAL Trends 500 list of the largest real estate brokerages in the U.S. based on closed transaction sides in 2005. The company held the No. 5 spot for the past three years. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc, Nation’s 4th-largest Real Estate Firm, Launches
MyRealLiving version 2.0 in Beta
| | Technology-Enhanced Consumer Portal to Revolutionize Real Estate Industry | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 11, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fourth-largest residential real estate firm, is unveiling a beta version of its new integrative consumer portal, MyRealLiving version 2.0 today. This is an industry-first, consumer-agent interface, which allows agents and consumers to work together in real time and eliminates the mystery of information available to consumers. The portal replicates an in-person experience with a real estate agent online. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Announces New Web Features on RealLiving.com | | Real estate company enhances its Web site to meet and exceed consumer needs | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 22, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fifth-largest real estate company in the nation, announces the addition of new Web site features to assist consumers in all of their home-buying and –selling needs on RealLiving.com. The updated site will provide visitors with additional user-friendly tools, improved accessibility and specified property categorization. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. Launches New Advertising Campaign | | Real estate leader redefines advertising in real estate by targeting women | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 20, 2006) – Women are the fastest-growing segment of homebuyers, but no one in the residential real estate business has marketed to them – until now. Real Living Inc., the nation’s fifth-largest residential real estate firm, is unveiling a unique advertising campaign targeting this influential consumer throughout 2006. | | Read more | |
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| HER Real Living, The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and The Columbus Chamber of Commerce to Present the Columbus Leaders Forum | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 6, 2006) – The Columbus Leaders Forum is a collaboration between HER Real Living, The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and The Columbus Chamber of Commerce. These three companies have joined forces to spark economic growth, inspire action among the region’s business and civic leaders as well as to raise awareness of financial and growth issues in the business environment. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. to Unveil Industry-First Professional Development Program at Momentum 2006 Convention | | Changing the face of residential real estate – one relationship at a time | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 14, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fifth-largest residential real estate firm, will unveil the first stage of its new, industry-first professional development program for agents, brokers and network partners at Momentum 2006, Real Living Inc.’s third annual convention and awards ceremony, in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 17-20, 2006. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Welcomes Technological Changes, New Players in Real Estate Industry
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 8, 2006) – Technology entrepreneur Richard Barton’s online real estate start-up, Zillow, which launched today, is a welcome addition to the real estate industry, said Real Living Inc.’s CEO and managing partner, Harley E. Rouda Jr. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc. Plans Largest-Ever Convention
and Awards Ceremony: Momentum 2006
| | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 6, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, will kick off Momentum 2006, its third annual convention and awards ceremony, in Orlando, Fla. More than 1,000 agents will be in attendance – a record for Real Living. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top New Franchises for 2006! | | Real Living ranked 23rd out of 50 for top new franchises and 360th in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2006!
| | | COLUMBUS, OH - (January 24, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm and 2005 Most Innovative Real Estate Brokerage in the United States, announced its most recent recognition of being ranked 23rd out of 50 for top new franchises and 360th in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2006! | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Inc., 2005 Year in Review | | Leader in the real estate industry has another impressive year | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 11, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the nation’s fifth-largest residential real estate company, continued to thrive throughout 2005 with unprecedented innovations, award-winning marketing and unparalleled growth, receiving numerous achievements and awards. | | Read more | |
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| Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, provides insight in Smart Business Columbus, a Smart Business Network Publication! | | On the Move. How Harley Rouda, Jr. made Real Living the fifth-largest real estate brokerage in the nation. | | | Read more.... | | Read more | |
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| Real Living, Inc. Introduces New Way of Segmenting Consumers | | | COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 9, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in
the United States, announced today the launch of a new monthly e-newsletter, Living Essentials,
which provides an innovative way of segmenting and connecting with consumers. | | Read more | |
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| 2005 Most Innovative Real Estate Brokerage launches three new franchises in downtown Chicago | | Real Living M. Nack, Real Living Infinity, and Real Living Helios Realty will serve buyers and sellers in downtown Chicago | | | CHICAGO, IL - (October 31, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm and 2005 Most Innovative Real Estate Brokerage in the United States, announced the launch of three new Real Living franchises in downtown Chicago. Real Living M. Nack, Real Living Infinity, and Real Living Helios Realty will serve consumers in downtown Chicago and the surrounding areas. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living, Inc. CEO and Managing Partner Honored as One of the Most Influential Real Estate People | | Harley E. Rouda Jr. of Real Living, Inc. recognized by Inman News and highlighted in the Wall Street Journal | | | COLUMBUS, OH– (August 30, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States announced today that CEO and Managing Partner of Real Living, Harley E. Rouda Jr. was named by Inman News as one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate People. | | Read more | |
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| Kaira Sturdivant Rouda named Chief Operating Officer
for Real Living, Inc.
| | Move from CMO to COO is natural for vision alignment. | | | Columbus, Ohio (August 31, 2005) -- Real Living, the nation’s fifth largest residential real estate company, today announced the promotion of Kaira Sturdivant Rouda to Chief Operating Officer. Formerly, Sturdivant Rouda held the position of Chief Marketing Officer for Real Living, responsible for the development and stewardship of the Real Living brand. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living’s CEO And Managing Partner Speaks Out About The Future Of Real Estate | | Harley E. Rouda, Jr. and five other industry executive leaders discuss the future of real estate in a panel discussion at Real Estate Connect 2005 | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (August 1, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced today that Harley E. Rouda, Jr., CEO and Managing Partner for Real Living, was among five other real estate executives to discuss the future of real estate at Real Estate Connect 2005. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Receives Top Real Estate Award | | Real Living awarded Most Innovative Real Estate Brokerage honor at a premier real estate conference in San Francisco | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (August 01, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced today that they were honored with the 2005 Most Innovative Real Estate Brokerage award during Real Estate Connect 2005. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living and Prudential California Realty Create Unique Partnership | | Sherry Chris to move from Real Living to COO for Prudential | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (July 15, 2005) – In a move sure to keep the real estate industry buzzing, Real Living CEO Harley E. Rouda Jr. announced today the move by Sherry Chris, president of Real Living Network Services, to the position of Chief Operating Officer for Prudential California Realty. Chris’ move to the West Coast allows the two like-minded firms to continue exploring industry-leading collaboration and partnerships. In her new role, Chris will oversee the sales and operations of Prudential California’s business in California and Nevada. | | Read more | |
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| RealLiving.com Is Now Available in Spanish | | Spanish-language consumer Web site offers national home search, home buying and selling tips and a bilingual agent search tool | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (June 23, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the nation, announced today that key information to buyers and sellers is now available in Spanish on its public Web site, RealLiving.com. This announcement was made by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, chief marketing officer for Real Living, Inc. | | Read more | |
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| A Pop Quiz May Open the Door to Your Perfect Career at RealLiving.com | | Real Living launches online quizzes to see if real estate is a right career choice for you | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (June 9, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced today that it has launched a pop quiz series to help those searching for a career determine if real estate is right for them. An additional quiz will help existing agents compare the benefits of Real Living with those of their current brokerage. This announcement was made by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, chief marketing officer for Real Living, Inc. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Wins Two 2005 Telly Awards | | Firm wins its first coveted finalist recognition for its winter and spring television spots | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (June 9, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced today that the company won two national Telly Awards for television commercials created for its winter and spring campaigns. This announcement was made by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, chief marketing officer for Real Living. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living, Inc. Wins Two Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America PRISM Awards | | Firm recognized as the best in the industry in New Media and Feature Stories categories | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (June 9, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced today that the company has received two of the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) PRISM awards in the New Media and Feature Stories categories. This announcement was made by CEO and managing partner of Real Living, Inc., Harley E. Rouda, Jr. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living, Inc. Announces New Network Partner Relationships | | Network grows by adding offices in South Carolina, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (June 7, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the nation, continues its nationwide growth with the announcement of its newest Network Partners: Real Living in the LowCountry, based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; Real Living Homestead Realty, based in Vevay, Indiana; Real Living McCarthy Real Estate, based in Marietta, Ohio and Real Living Real Estate Professionals, based in Chetek, Wisconsin. In addition, Real Living welcomes Real Living Volpini Realty Group (previously Realty One Real Living’s Warren, Ohio branch office), who has also become an independent member of the Real Living Network. This announcement was made by CEO and Managing Partner of Real Living, Harley E. Rouda, Jr. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living, Inc. Earns Top Honors at the 2005 Communicator Awards | | National real estate firm recognized in Web site, magazine and interactive categories | | | COLUMBUS, OH – (June 3, 2005) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announced today that it has earned multiple 2005 Communicator Awards (TCA), with three Crystal Awards of Excellence and three Awards of Distinction. This announcement was made by CEO and managing partner of Real Living, Harley E. Rouda, Jr. | | Read more | |
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| For a Third Consecutive Year Real Living, Inc. Ranks as
Fifth-Largest Brokerage in the Nation
| | 2005 REAL Trends 500 Survey ranks
Real Living, Inc. fifth-largest by closed transaction sides
| | | COLUMBUS, OH (May 23, 2005) – For the third straight year, the 2005 REAL Trends 500 Survey ranked Ohio based Real Living, Inc., as the fifth-largest residential real estate brokerage in the nation. Survey data is based on closed transaction sides in the 17th annual Power Broker edition of National Relocation and Real Estate magazine. This announcement was made by CEO and managing partner of Real Living, Harley E. Rouda, Jr. | | Read more | |
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| Something Different in Texas | | Jim Sutton, from Real Living Lone Star, featured in National Relocation & Real Estate.
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| Real Living Expands in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Texas; Opens first offices in Michigan, Wisconsin | | Nine new Network Partners join the Real Living Network
| | | Columbus, Ohio (Feb. 15, 2005) – Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced the launch of nine new Network Partnerships: Real Living Gulf Coast Realty in Florida, Real Living Town & Country in Indiana, Real Living Foster Realtors in Michigan, Real Living McCarthy Realty and Real Living Real Estate Professionals in Ohio, Real Living DFW Realtors and Real Living Lone Star Realtors® in Texas and Real Living Bay Realtors in Wisconsin. Forty seven Network Partner offices are now part of The Real Living Network, in eight states.
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| Real Living Sets Sail for Momentum 2005! | | Nearly 1,000 attendees and 50 sponsors to join leading brokerage at second annual convention and awards ceremony
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (January 7, 2005) - Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, is kicking off the new year by setting sail for the Bahamas to celebrate Momentum 2005, its second annual Convention + Awards Ceremony, which this year is supported by more than 50 corporate sponsors. Nearly 1,000 attendees will cast away with Real Living, Jan. 20 - 24, aboard the Carnival Celebration cruise ship, which will depart from Jacksonville, Fla. | | Read more | |
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| Realty Alliance Names Real Living Executive as its First Female Chairperson
| | Sherry Chris, president of Real Living Network Services, named to top post of Realty Alliance
| | | Columbus, Ohio (November 30, 2004) - Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that Sherry Chris, president of Real Living Network Services, will serve as 2005 chairperson of The Realty Alliance, one of the nation's leading consortiums of real estate brokers. Chris will be the organization's first female chairperson.
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| Real Living Earns MarCom Creative Awards | | Innovative brand clinches three international awards recognizing Web excellence
| | | Columbus, Ohio – (November 20, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that it has earned three international MarCom Creative Awards.
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| Inman News Features Sherry Chris as Speaker at Upcoming Teleconference | | Chris to join other real estate industry thought leaders to discuss the impact of ancillary partnerships on broker profitability
| | | Columbus, Ohio – (Nov 2, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that Sherry Chris, president of Real Living Network Services, will serve as a featured speaker in the upcoming Inman Audio Conference, which will focus on strategies for creating deep ancillary partnerships at the broker level. The session is entitled Innovative Real Estate Partnerships, and will take place Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11a.m. Pacific (12 p.m. Mountain, 1 p.m. Central, 2 p.m. Eastern).
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| Real Living Extends Reach to Texas! | | Nation's fifth-largest real estate firm opens for business in the Lone Star state
| | | Columbus, Ohio (October 12, 2004) – Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that DFW Realtors has joined the Real Living Network, opening the firm’s first office in the state of Texas. The firm also announced that Leslie Rouda Smith has been named regional vice president of new markets, and will spearhead the company’s growth in the Texas region.
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| Real Living Offers Real Estate Brokers Valuable Branding Insights at REAL Trends Marketing and Technology Expo | | Tara Rogers, director of marketing and communications, will speak at REAL Trends 2004 Marketing and Technology Expo. | | | Denver, Colorado – (Sept. 28, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that Tara Rogers, director of marketing and communications, will speak at REAL Trends 2004 Marketing and Technology Expo, titled “Moving to an Online World,” Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 at the Westin Tabor Center in Denver, Colorado.
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| Real Living Executives Address Attendees at RISMedia's15th Annual Real Estate Leadership Conference | | Firm's president and chief marketing officer discuss importance of branding and recruiting
| | | Columbus, Ohio – (Sept. 27, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that Sherry Chris, president of Real Living Network Services, and Kaira Rouda, chief marketing officer, will be speaking at RISMedia’s 15th Annual Real Estate Leadership Conference, September 28 and 29 at New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan.
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| Real Living Sweeps Ohio Association of Realtors® Marketing Awards | | For a third straight year, Real Living Sweeps OAR Promotion + Advertising Contest Awards
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (September 22, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, announced today that it once again swept the Ohio Association of Realtors® (OAR) Promotion and Advertising competition, winning more awards than any other firm in the large broker category.
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| Real Living Earns Web Marketing Association Award | | Firm earns award of excellence in Website design | | | Columbus, Ohio – (Sept. 15, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, recently earned the Standard of Excellence Web Award in the 2004 WebAward Competition organized by the Web Marketing Association (WMA).
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| Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, provides insight on CNN.com! | | Stressing the need to shop for an agent before you shop for a house, Rouda shows his expertise in the real estate industry. | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (August 24, 2004) - Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, provides insight on CNN.com! Stressing the need to shop for an agent before you shop for a house, Rouda shows his expertise in the real estate industry. As the most quoted expert in the article, quoted more than the Senior Vice President of LendingTree.com and Ron Phipps, principal of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I., Rouda confirms Real Living’s emerging stance as a premier national real estate player. | | Read more | |
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| All Aboard!
| | Real Living Charters Carnival Cruiseship for 2nd Annual Convention and Award Ceremony
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (August 18, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced that it will set sail for the Bahamas to celebrate Momentum 2005, the second annual Real Living Convention & Awards Ceremony. The event will take place Jan. 20 – 24 aboard the Carnival Celebration, a 1400+ capacity cruiseship that will set sail from Jacksonville, Fla.
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| The Internet and the Real Estate Agent: Women Say Both Are Here to Stay
The Internet and the Real Estate Agent: Women Say Both Are Here to Stay
| | White paper authored by growing real estate firm explores connections between women, technology and real estate industry; outlines broker strategies to meet evolving consumer needs
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (July 28, 2004) - Women’s increasing use of the Internet won’t eliminate the real estate agent from the home buying process – but rather, will significantly alter the role that agents play in the evolving real estate industry, according to a new white paper authored by Ohio-based Real Living, the nation’s fifth largest residential real estate company and the Midwest leader. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Launches 'Presentation of the Future' | | Firm's new, dynamic, user-friendly presentation software gets raves from agent beta users
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (July 28, 2004) - Stacks of paper-based listing presentations with outdated information, taking hours to update and copy. Passe PowerPoint presentations filled with generic clip art and no truly dynamic content. These are the options from which most real estate agents must choose when it comes time to present their capabilities to prospective clients. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Reports Record-Breaking Month
| | Increasing consumer confidence drive still-strong housing market
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (July 19, 2004) – Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the nation, recently affirmed that 2004 is proving to be another strong year for residential real estate, as it reported record-breaking sales volume in the month of June.
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| Real Living Named 'Inman Innovator' Finalist
| | Firm competes with national players for coveted industry award
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (July 14, 2004) – Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the nation, was recently named as one of five finalists in the broker category of the Inman Innovator Awards. This annual awards competition recognizes companies and individuals who have “demonstrated extraordinary powers of innovation through the use of technology or the Internet to positively influence the real estate industry and redefine key business models within the segment.”
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| Real Living Earns American Marketing Association Awards | | Fifth largest firm in the nation recently earned American Marketing Association Awards of Excellence
| | | Columbus, Ohio – (June 24, 2004) –Fifth-largest firm in the nation, recently earned American Marketing Association Awards of Excellence.for its “lava” television spot and for its first annual convention, Momentum 2004.
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| Real Living Surpasses $1 Billion in First Quarter Real Estate Sales
| | Fifth largest firm in nation jump starts 2004 by surpassing First Quarter sales from 2003
| | | Columbus, Ohio (May 5, 2004) – 2003 may have been a record year for residential real estate – but Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that it surpassed its first quarter sales from last year, closing more than $1 billion in sales during the first quarter of 2004.
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| Real Living Awarded Top Central Ohio Marketing Honors | | Real Estate Firm Clinches Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Media Awards for Web site, Intranet and E-newsletter | | | Columbus, Ohio – (May 3, 2004) – The central Ohio chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recently awarded Real Living top honors for the firm’s Web site, e-newsletter and intranet at its annual PRISM awards competition.
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| Sherry Chris to Speak at REAL Trends 13th Annual Gathering of Eagles Leadership Conference
| | President, Real Living Network Services to discuss consumer Web trends in real estate industry | | | Columbus, Ohio – (May 2, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that Sherry Chris, President of Real Living Network Services will be speaking at REAL Trends 13th Annual Gathering of Eagles Leadership Conference, titled “Leadership in Motion”, which will be held May 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency in Denver, Colorado.
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| Real Living Continues Growth with Volpini Realty Group
| | Fifth-largest firm in nation welcomes new partner in Poland, Ohio | | | Columbus, Ohio – (April 28, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced the launch of its newest Network Partner in Poland, Ohio– with Real Living Volpini Realty Group. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Earns Top International Marketing Honors
| | The Communicator Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work in communications and marketing.
| | | Columbus, Ohio – (April 13, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced that it has earned The Communicator Awards’(TCA) prestigious Crystal Award of Excellence (TCA’s top honor) for its first annual convention and awards ceremony, Momentum 2004. Along with the Crystal Award of Excellence, Real Living also earned the following honors:
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| Real Living Continues Growth with Baldwin Realty and Ricketts & Co. | | Fifth largest firm in nation welcomes two new Network Partners
| | | Columbus, Ohio – (April 1, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced the launch of two new Network Partners in Ohio. Real Living Baldwin Realty in Defiance and Real Living Ricketts & Company in Bellefontaine. Equipped with industry-leading marketing technology, both firms will now be uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of area agents and consumers in their markets.
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| Real Living Again Ranked Fifth-Largest Brokerage in Nation
| | 2004 REAL Trends 500 Survey ranks Real Living fifth-largest by closed transaction sides, seventh-largest by closed sales volume | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (April 1, 2004) – The 2004 REAL Trends 500 Survey again ranked Ohio-based Real Living as the fifth-largest residential real estate brokerage in the nation, based on closed transaction sides. The survey also ranked Real Living seventh by closed sales volume.
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| Real Living Extends Reach to Indiana, New Jersey | | Fifth largest firm in nation kicks off 2004 by welcoming Network Partners in two new states; innovative brand and industry-leading technology tools position firm for continued growth.
| | | Columbus, Ohio (Feb. 9, 2004) – Real Living, the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, today announced the launch of Network Partnerships in Indiana and New Jersey – with Real Living Griffin and Associates and Real Living Showcase Realty.
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| Real Living Agents Fuel Career ‘Momentum’ at Firm’s First Network-wide Convention + Awards Ceremony, Feb. 1-4 in Ft. Lauderdale | | Tennis Great Chris Evert serves as keynote presenter, dynamic industry speakers Bonnie Sparks, Rick DeLuca and Richard Robbins lead powerful educational sessions, and firm recognizes agent and office sales accomplishments, as 600+ attendees join together for Momentum 2004
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (January 24, 2004) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced that more than 600 associates will attend Momentum 2004 – the first Real Living Convention and Awards Ceremony, Feb. 1-4 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort + Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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| Taking a Stand in the Brokerage Food Chain | | Profile: Harley Rouda, Jr., CEO, Real Living | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (January 23, 2004) - Harley Rouda, Jr., believes the old Dakota Indian saying: when you discover you're riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. It's a perfect fit for a man unafraid of admitting mistakes. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Discovers Florida | | | Reprinted from: The Palm Beach Post | | Read more | |
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| Real Living CEO to Discuss Future of Real Estate Industry at RIS Media Real Estate Leadership Conference
| | Harley E. Rouda Jr. to explain how agent-centric business model will leverage branding and technology to strengthen links between agent and consumer; drive agent profitability
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (September 24, 2003) - Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced that Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, will be serving as a presenter at the 14th annual RIS Media Real Estate Leadership Conference, titled The Future of Real Estate: Keeping up with the fast pace of an ever changing industry. The conference will be held in New York City and will take place Sept. 24-25.
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| Real Living Network Sweeps OAR Promotion and Advertising Contest for Second Straight Year, Winning Half of All Awards | | Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced that companies within the Real Living Network once again swept the Ohio Association of Realtors' (OAR) Promotion and Advertising competition, winning 20 of the 40 awards given to large real estate firms.
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (September 18, 2003) - Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced that companies within the Real Living Network once again swept the Ohio Association of Realtors' (OAR) Promotion and Advertising competition, winning 20 of the 40 awards given to large real estate firms.
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| Real Living Taps Executive to Lead Expansion Drive | | The executive who helped rebuild Royal LePage into Canada's largest residential real estate brokerage now has a similar task to accomplish in the United States for Columbus-based Real Living Inc. | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO (September 15, 2003) - The executive who helped rebuild Royal LePage into Canada's largest residential real estate brokerage now has a similar task to accomplish in the United States for Columbus-based Real Living Inc. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Is On a Roll | | Plans to Rock at Ohio Association of Realtors Annual Convention
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (September 10, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced plans to celebrate its tremendous accomplishments at the 2003 Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR) Annual Convention, in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 14-17, at the Cleveland Convention Center.
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| Real Living Recruits Sherry Chris to Presidential Post | | Executive Vice President of Canada's largest and fastest-growing real estate company to serve as president, Real Living Network Services | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (September 8, 2003) - Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest brokerage in the United States, today announced that Sherry Chris, former executive vice president of Royal LePage, the largest real estate firm in Canada, will now serve as president, Real Living Network Services. With more than 20 years of operations, management, sales, technology and marketing experience in the real estate industry, Chris will be responsible for expanding the Real Living Network throughout the United States. Among her first initiatives will be the continued development of the firm's sales and operations teams to serve the increasing demand for Real Living Network Partnerships.
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| Real Living's all about the agents | | Inman Innovator Award nominee Most Innovative Company | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (July 11, 2003) - Inman News Features The Inman Innovator Awards will be presented July 23 at Real Estate Connect in San Francisco. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Fuels ‘Momentum,’ Plans Network-Wide Convention & Awards Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale
| | Agents to experience ‘real fun, real learning, and real memories’ at Real Living’s first annual convention and awards ceremony – Momentum 2004 – in sunny Fort Lauderdale
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (August 13, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, today announced that Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will serve as the site for the first annual Real Living Convention & Awards Ceremony. The inaugural event will take place Feb. 1st-Feb. 4th at the luxurious Marriott Harbor Beach Resort + Spa – one of the top resort properties in the United States.
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| Real Living Launches New Virtual Office for Agents | | Nation's fifth-largest brokerage brings "Circle of Success" business philosophy to life through robust, redesigned intranet - with the goal of increasing agent efficiency & profit
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (July 18, 2003) - Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest in the nation, today launched a redesigned virtual office to serve its nearly 5,000 associates. The company's robust intranet - MyRealLiving.com -brings the firm's "Circle of Success" business philosophy to life by offering agents quick, "anywhere, anytime" access to all the tools they need to run their business. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Agent Named REALTOR Magazine's Thirty Under 30
| | 28-year-old Nicole Yoder-Barnhart of Columbus, Ohio, named one of the real estate industry's top 30 Realtors under the age of 30 | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (June 16, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest real estate firm in the nation, today announced that Real Living agent Nicole Yoder-Barnhart has been selected as REALTOR Magazine's "Thirty Under 30," recognizing some of the nation's most successful young real estate agents.
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| Winners Circle Elite: Real Living Honors Top-Producing Agents | | Richard Robbins helps leading real estate firm celebrate accomplishments of agents whose volume or transaction sides fall in the top 1% of the Real Living Network
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (June 10, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the fifth-largest real estate firm in the nation, today named the inaugural recipients of its prestigious Winners Circle Elite designation - an honor awarded to Real Living agents whose volume or transaction sides fall within the top one percent of all agents in the Real Living Network. To honor this distinguished group, Real Living hosted a day-long "Mastermind Event," in which the firm's 72 top-producing agents shared best practices and ideas relating to current business issues effecting the residential real estate industry.
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| Real Living Offers Agents Multiple Insurance Options
| | Partnerships with several preferred benefit providers offer agents choices, security and independence
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (May 27, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, recently announced it has partnered with three leading insurance firms to provide agents with multiple options for estate and business planning, medical and dental insurance and multi-level business support services. According to Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, the firm's partnerships with iamindependent, The Mooney Group and Accordia (AFLAC) provide time-saving and cost-effective solutions to virtually all agents in the Real Living Network.
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| Get Real (1MB PDF download) | | Focusing on Agents as its True Customers, Real Living is on the Rise - (NATIONAL RELOCATION & REAL ESTATE magazine)
| | | PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA - (March 1, 2003) - The Real Living brand may be new within the real estate industry, but its core companies represent generations of leaders who always have focused on the agent. It’s that agent-centric culture that has catapulted Real Living in its first year of operation. | | Read more | |
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| Real Living Continues Growth with Ross Realty | | Broker/owner Lucien Ross launches Real Living Ross Realty - bringing advanced marketing technology, agent-centric business model to local real estate market
| | | ASHLAND, KENTUCKY – (May 19, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, continues its geographic growth with the announcement of its newest Network Partner - Real Living Ross Realty, led by local broker/owner Lucien Ross. Real Living Ross Realty will operate two offices - one in Ashland, Kentucky and one in Grayson, Kentucky - and will service Boyd, Greenup and Carter counties. This newest Network Partner indicates Real Living's continued commitment to expansion throughout the Midwest, according to Harley E. Rouda, Jr., CEO and managing partner.
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| Real Living to exhibit at 2003 NAR Midyear Trade Expo | | Real People. Real Solutions. Real Profits: Nation's fifth largest brokerage provides broker/owners opportunities for growth at annual industry conference
| | | WASHINGTON, DC – (May 6, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the largest residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, is exhibiting at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, in Washington, D.C., May 14-16. As part of its ongoing commitment to growth, Real Living will invite brokerages who are Ôready to grow' to become members of the Real Living Network.
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| Real Living Continues Growth in St. Clairsville
| | | ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO – (May 1, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, continues its geographic growth with the announcement of its newest Network Partner - Real Living Parry Real Estate, led by Sue Black, 2003 president of the Belmont County Board of Realtors. Real Living Parry Real Estate will service Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson counties. This new office indicates the Real Living's continued commitment to expansion throughout the Midwest, according to Harley E. Rouda, Jr., CEO and managing partner.
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| Real Living Named Fifth-Largest Brokerage in Nation | | RIS Media ranks Real Living fifth-largest by transaction sides, eighth-largest by volume
| | | PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA – (April 3, 2003) – Ohio-based Real Living was recently ranked by RIS Media as the fifth-largest brokerage in the nation in the 15th annual Power Broker edition of National Relocation and Real Estate magazine.
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| Local Relocation Expert Speaks at National Conference
| | 26-year industry veteran Judy Pogue discusses 'Casting and Directing Your Relocation Team' at RELO Conference in Palm Desert
| | | PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA – (March 10, 2003) – Judy Pogue, vice president of Relocation Services for Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and fifth-largest in the United States, served as a presenter at the 2003 Annual RELO Conference held in Palm Desert, CA on March 13-15. The meeting attracted nearly 1,000 brokers and relocation professionals from domestic and international leading independent real estate firms.
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| Real Living “Gets Real” in 2003 with Launch of RealLiving.com | | Nation’s fifth-largest brokerage celebrates its first anniversary by unveiling new Web site.
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO – (March 3, 2003) – Real Living, Inc., the largest privately-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and fifth largest in the country, recently launched RealLiving.com – a new Web site that brings the firm’s market strength and innovative, agent-centric brand to life.
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| Real Living Acquires Executive Realtors | | Brokerage names new president of Dayton operations, opens new office
| | | DAYTON, OHIO - (January 17, 2003) - Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, continues its geographic growth with the acquisition of Dayton-based Executive Realtors and the opening of its seventh Dayton office, located in Washington Township - Centerville. This acquisition, coupled with the company's promotion of Tom Hamilton to the post of president of Real Living's Dayton operations, indicate the firm's continued commitment to expansion in Dayton and Greater Miami Valley in 2003, according to Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living.
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| Real Living, Inc. Extends Reach to Florida | | Fifth largest firm in nation joins forces with high-end Florida firm Castles Realty
| | | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - (November 15, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest independently owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, today announced its first offices in Florida, with high-end real estate specialists Castles Realty, based in Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties. Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, said that with the recent sale of Arvida to Parsippany, New Jersey-based Coldwell Banker, he sees a huge opportunity for an associate-focused real estate firm to enter the Florida market to serve the needs of leading Realtors.
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| Real Living Recruits Top Cincinnati Relo Executive | | 26-year industry veteran to lead development of Real Living’s Corporate Relocation Services as firm expands national presence
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (November 11, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, recently announced that Judy Pogue, former president, Sibcy Cline Relocation Services, has joined the Real Living team as vice president, Corporate Relocation Services. Pogue will be based in Cincinnati, and will be responsible for developing the company’s national relocation presence.
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| Real Living, Inc. Opens 104th Office in Beavercreek | | Largest firm in Midwest to use new space to accommodate expected growth
| | | DAYTON, OHIO - (October 08, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, today announced the opening of its 104th office, in Beavercreek, under the banner of Real Living/HER Realtors©. The Beavercreek location marks Real Living/HER’s second company-owned office in the Dayton area since first entering the market in June 2002, joining HER’s nearby franchise operation in Vandalia, Ohio. According to Harley E. Rouda, Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, continued expansion in Dayton and Greater Miami Valley is a top priority for 2003 and beyond.
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| Real Living Named Ohio 200 Company | | Focus on family, innovation and results leads Midwest’s largest residential real estate firm to make list of top Ohio companies
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (October 15, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest privately-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and fifth largest in the country, was today named an Ohio 200 company by Ohio Business Magazine, at the Ohio 200 Awards luncheon at the Columbus Hyatt Regency. Governor Bob Taft delivered the event’s keynote address and more than 700 were in attendance.
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| Leading Dayton Realtor® Joins Real Living/HER Team | | President of Dayton’s Council of Women Realtors to lead Real Living/HER development effort in Centerville | | | DAYTON, OHIO - (November 1, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, recently hired Peggy A. Rahe, president of the Dayton Women’s Council of Realtors and former Relocation Realtor for Keyes Gateway, to lead the development of its Centerville operations. Rahe will also focus on serving South Dayton markets including Springboro and Washington Township.
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| Real Living, Inc. Continues Expansion in Dayton | | Midwestern real estate powerhouse acquires area firm, significantly expands Dayton associate base in first three months
| | | DAYTON, OHIO - (October 15, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, continues its growth with the acquisition of Dayton-based Statewide Realty. According to Harley E. Rouda, Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, the company’s continued expansion in Dayton and Greater Miami Valley markets is a top priority for 2003 and beyond.
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| Real Living Wins Statewide Marketing Honors | | Midwestern powerhouse sweeps OAR’s Promotion and Advertising competition
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (September 12, 2002) - Real Living, Inc., the largest privately-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and fifth largest in the country, has swept the Ohio Association of Realtors’ (OAR) Promotion and Advertising Awards competition, winning 26 of the 40 awards given to large real estate firms.
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| HER Realtors and The Real Living Network Arrive in Dayton
| | | DAYTON, OHIO - (June 21, 2002) - Real Living, the largest independently-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and the fifth-largest in the United States, has opened its first company owned office in Dayton, under the banner of HER Realtors®. According to Harley E. Rouda Jr., CEO and managing partner of Real Living, the office will introduce Real Living’s extensive services to the Dayton area.
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| Real Living’s CEO Named E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year | | Industry visionary lauded for creating largest residential real estate firm in Midwest, introducing best-of-breed technology | | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (June 25, 2002) - Harley E. Rouda, Jr., chief executive officer and managing partner of Real Living, Inc., the largest privately-owned residential real estate firm in the Midwest and fifth largest in the country, was named the regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® at a June 24 dinner at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Rouda is now eligible for the National Entrepreneur of the Year award (the ceremony for which will be held Nov. 21-24 in Palm Springs, CA.), as well as several additional category awards.
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| Rawlins Named Chief Operating Officer of Real Living
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (February 2002) - Roger Rawlins, chief administrative officer at HER Realtors, Inc., has been promoted to the additional position of chief operating officer of Real Living, Inc., a recently formed holding company uniting HER, Huff Realty of Greater Cincinnati and Realty One of Cleveland and Akron.
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| Midwest Merger Creates Real Estate Powerhouse | | Huff Realty, Realty One and HER Realtors unite Under Real Living to serve Ohio and Kentucky
| | | COLUMBUS, OHIO - (February 1, 2002)- Harley E. Rouda Jr., chief executive officer of HER Realtors, and Jim Huff, chief executive officer of Huff Realty, announced today the formation of Real Living, Inc., a holding company uniting Huff Realty of Greater Cincinnati, Realty One of Cleveland and Akron, and HER Realtors of Greater Columbus. Rouda will serve as chief executive officer and managing partner of Real Living, while Scott Schilling, president of Huff Realty, will serve as president.
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