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Keller Williams Realty Climbs to Second-Largest Real Estate Franchise in United States
Goals set for worldwide expansion to add 75,000 international associates

AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 8, 2011)—Keller Williams® Realty Inc., announced today that it is now the second-largest real estate franchise in the United States based on the total number of sales professionals, surpassing Century 21, according to research conducted by REAL Trends, a leading source of analysis and information in the residential real estate industry. The company claimed the number two spot with 77,672 U.S.-based associates at the end of 2010, just two years after claiming the number three spot from RE/MAX® International.

“Once again, this milestone achievement is a direct result of the dedication of our associates and the stability and profitability of the Keller Williams business models,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty. “It’s incredible to see the momentum that our associates and our offices have right now.”

This news comes one week after the announcement of positive growth by the company at their annual convention in Anaheim. Including its presence in Canada, Keller Williams closed the year with 79,315 associates and 701 market centers (offices). At the convention, Willis also shared that Keller Williams associate profit share was up 7.2 percent, with its agents receiving $34.6 million dollars back in 2010. Despite industry contraction, Keller Williams associates across North America also showed significant percentage gains in listings taken ( 13%), contracts closed volume ( 9%) and contracts closed units ( 6%).

The company also formed Keller Williams Worldwide with Chris Heller as president, citing plans for global expansion, with plans to grow the division by an additional 75,000 associates in 10 years.

“Our goals are to expand the Keller Williams Realty model – with the focus on training and our sound business models,” said Chris Heller, president of KW Worldwide. “And, when looking for the right country and business partners in planning for expansion, we will not sacrifice the perfect fit with our mission, vision and the KW culture, those are absolutely necessary.”

Despite the sharp downturn in the real estate market, since 2005 Keller Williams Realty has grown 30 percent in agents, 40 percent in market centers, 21 percent in closed units and 11 percent in closed GCI.
Keller Williams Realty received many accolades in 2010 including:

• Entrepreneur magazine, No. 1 ranked real estate franchise on the 31st Annual Franchise 500 list
• J.D. Power and Associates, highest in overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the third year in a row
• Inman News, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Gary Keller named one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate
• Training Magazine, highest ranking real estate franchise on the annual Training Top 125, #47 Overall
  

“It is such an honor to be a part of a company with such dedicated and driven people,” said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “Our associates are setting the pace in the industry. It is truly an exciting time to be in real estate and to be a part of the Keller Williams family.”

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About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:
Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the second-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 701 offices and almost 80,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at (www.kw.com) Information about Keller Williams Realty’s international expansion can be found at (www.kwworldwide.com).

Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC is a New Generation of Real Estate with a vision to be the company of choice for the new generation of Real Estate Agents. It is a company created by agents, for the benefit of agent entrepreneurs, operating their own real estate business with their own circles of influence. Our mission is to support them to achieve their desired level of success.

Technology

Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC is dedicated to providing you with the support and tools you need to maximize your potential. As a “new generation company,” technology is of prime importance. We offer unlimited internet access from our office computers, state of the art hardware, software, and “High Profile Web Presence”.

Maximum Income Opportunities For All

We offer 100% commission but without the office fuss. Everyone has the opportunity to reach 100% commission with as little as $1,500,000 in volume.

Profit Sharing

Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC is unique and revolutionary in that everyone has an opportunity to participate in earning profits made by the company. This revenue sharing creates a powerful dynamic in the Keller Williams system. It causes each member to have a vested interest in the success of each of the others and the result is a high level of sharing and supporting among associates. It also provides a resource for retirement income and disability in come unknown in the real estate industry.

Leadership

Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC offers special recognit8ion to the top 20% of our associates inviting them to become members of the elite ALC. These company leaders meet monthly to set goals, drive productivity, review the Market Center financials and make business decisions. It is this element of Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC that protects the profit sharing by review of the financials and the ability to make good business decisions for the Market Center.

Career Development

Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC recognizes that there are 7 levels of business development in the career track of a Real Estate Agent. Where more companies train on only the first level, Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC offers training through all 7 levels of growth for a real estate entrepreneur.

We know you need “fuel” to keep your career exciting and moving forward and not become stagnant and bored.

Support Staff

Each Market Center is staffed 7 days a week with full-time and part-time professional support staff to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently, including

Team Leader to recruit, talent, train, motivate and monitor the Sales Associates.

Market Center Administrator who handles accounting functions and general office management. In addition, the Market Center Administrator provides closing statements and commission checks issued on day of closing after RESPA and closing check has been turned into MCA's office prior to 3:30pm.

Receptionist – Call Coordinator who greets guests and answers phones professionally and pleasantly. The Receptionist directs your business calls to the listing agent always!

Receptionist – Marketing & Technology Coordinator who, in addition to Call Coordinator, creates custom flyers, postcards, mailers, newsletters, feature sheets, and website assistance. And most importantly, Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC offers you Control of Your Own Business and Future

As a company for the “New Generation of Real Estate Agents,” we value your business and will protect that you benefit from your efforts.

Agent Promotion

You are encouraged to create your own marketing plan, promotional materials and personal “slogo”. We will support and review your custom materials and advertising.

Lead Protection

Your prospects will always be yours, whether generated by signs, ads or mailers. We have systems in place to protect them for you.

Systems

Mega production requires good support systems and we offer systems, samples, models and mentors to help create your systems for success.

Flexibility

Work in the office or work at home, work alone or as a “group”. We support your business plan and encourage you to grow through 7 levels of Career Development.

Growth Opportunities

Open your mind to a new paradigm of thinking about your real estate career. Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC will unfold your career path and enable you to travel as far as you care to go unencumbered by unfair corporate restrictions.

Support

We provide you with the tools and systems you need to further your progress. For more information contact Keller Williams Realty Partners, LLC at 847-685-8300.