Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Adds Five Offices to Growing Franchise Network
8/31/2009
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., – Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., the
franchise arm of Weichert, Realtors®, continued its growth with the addition of
five new franchise offices in the West, South and Midwest regions of the
country. The companies recently joining Weichert Real Estate Affiliates’
ever-growing roster include two offices from Rhode Island
and offices from Missouri, Florida
and California.
In welcoming the new affiliates, Martin J.
Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, said, “We are excited to
have these local teams join the Weichert family.Through these new relationships, we hope to extend
our reputation of being a one-stop shop for all of the real estate needs of
buyers and sellers throughout the country.”
New affiliates that joined the Weichert
network include:
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Tirrell Realty; A 30-year real
estate professional, Phil Tirrell plans to expand his company’s service
capabilities while maintaining Weichert’s presence in Rhode Island.
WEICHERT, REALTORS®– Cressman & Company;Rob Cressman,
broker and owner leads a solid group of real estate professionals with the
knowledge and capabilities to help achieve Weichert’s goals in Rhode Island.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® -The Agency; Joplin, Missouri - The
company, which is owned and operated by Vicki L. Bronson, will help raise
Weichert’s profile in the Midwest.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Distinctive Homes; The business,
owned by Howard Elfman, will continue to expand Weichert’s strong position
in Florida.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Gold Coast; Partners Gary Tomasino
and Cynthia LeMay will build on the Weichert name to better meet the
demands of today’s market in California.
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates launched
its first franchised office in January 2002 and currently serves some 300
markets in 36 states.
Weichert has nearly 18,000 sales associates
in more than 500 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets
throughout the U.S.
A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert
helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and
streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. For
more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at
1-800-USA-SOLD or at Weichert's Web site, www.weichert.com. Each Weichert
franchised office is independently owned and operated.