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RE/MAX Real Estate (Central)
A winning combination of knowledge, experience, ambition and good old-fashioned h u man connectivity h as vaulted RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) to the top of the heap for the 10th consecutive year.
Named the top RE/MAX® office in the world, RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) ended 2008 with 4,431 closed transactions - and 2009 already promises to surpass that number, with affordability and low interest rates being major factors. To rank best in the world is no small feat in one of the largest real estate systems on the planet.
To put the enormity of this achievement into perspective, consider that there are more than 6,500 RE/MAX® offices with more than 93,000 real estate agents in 78 countries around the world.
This Calgary office, which continues to be one of the strongest, most stable offices in the RE/MAX® network, has outshone them all.
"Professionalism, results and customer satisfaction are synonymous with the RE/MAX® name, but what really makes RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) outstanding is its amazing team - which includes a number of the top performing agents in the world - and stable, professional support staff," says Pat Hare, owner. Hare credits this crackerjack team, along with the dedicated hard work of former business partner Paul Mair, with helping put RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) on the international map.
The original founders and co-owners of RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) from 1984 to 2008 were Mair and Hare. Though Mair left in 2008, the strong contribution he made over the years was instrumental in helping RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) achieve the award of the Top RE/MAX® office worldwide for 10 consecutive years.
"It's about the people on the team, and we have some of the best. They are great people," Hare says
"There are others in the real estate industry who watch with admiration as RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) continues to break records. They try to pinpoint all the reasons why," says Nick Profeta, manager and agent at RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central).
"First they say, 'Well, it's Calgary. It's an oil city. You have so many REALTORS®. What do you expect?' However, winning this award 10 years in a row, says it's not just a fluke. We have proven ourselves," Profeta says with confidence. It's RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central's) 235 agents who share in the pride and the prestige this top office award brings.
Many of the office's associates have been with RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) for more than 20 years. Numerous associates have spouses, siblings, sons or daughters working together in the same office, which adds to the familial feeling and warm atmosphere. RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) has become a community fixture and is part of the community's very fabric as it has maintained the same location at 4th St. N.W. for the last 30 years.
Boasting a number of the top REALTORS® in the world based on RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central's) sales awards, some of the team's sales associates have repeatedly earned spots in RE/MAX®'s Top 100 lists for commissions, with several ranking very high on that list.
What does all of this mean to Calgarians? "First of all," says Ian Cooper, broker and manager, "RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) would not be where it is today without the support and loyalty of its clients."
"We take care of our clients, from the oldest to the newest. We want them to have their personal REALTORS® with the world's top producing office. It doesn't get any better than that," Cooper says.
In fact, Cooper adds, "Many seasoned REALTORS® have established long-term relationships with clients, who access their services over the course of a lifetime of real estate needs."
Another key to the success of RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) is the strong foundation offered to each of its associates by RE/MAX® International. RE/MAX® associates are afforded the opportunity to run their real estate businesses as independent contractors. RE/MAX® gives them all the tools they need to complete their real estate transactions with the freedom to do so using their own unique talents and styles.
"We have a lot of years of management experience to give them the support they need to be successful," Cooper says.
"Another unique aspect of this office is the Monday morning meeting," says Nick Profeta.
"Ours is one of the few offices in the city that still has a meeting every Monday - the largest for sure. About 120 REALTORS® get together to talk about their new listings. This is a huge advantage to the client. Many top REALTORS® will hear about your listing," he says.
The difference with RE/MAX® REALTORS® starts at the beginning with the training - a comprehensive, boot-camp program for new agents. Many REALTORS® who join R E/MAX® are already experienced, so RE/MAX® offers advanced training that goes well.
beyond the basics and is flexible, accessible and targets individuals where they are in their careers, without disrupting their businesses.
Agents also strive to remain on top, continually upgrading their education, through initiatives including the RE/MAX® Satellite Network, which broadcasts out of the RE/MAX® Denver head office and features programming devoted to furthering the education, expertise and motivation of all RE/MAX® members, including office support staff.
The network even broadcasts a professional coaching series covering everything from sales techniques to customer service topics and motivational learning.
All these factors make up the ingredients for brewing up an office that attracts the best agents in the world.
"We're the number one office because of our loyal buyers and sellers, our associates and our top management team. Our success can be attributed to our REALTORS® building their businesses uniquely and professionally. Some have been with RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) for over 25 years," Hare says.
We wish to thank our valued clients, family and friends for helping us achieve this distinction for ten consecutive years.
RE/MAX Central in the Calgary Community
Calgarians have shown such overwhelming support for RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) over the years that it's become second nature for these professional, caring REALTORS® to give back to this amazing community.
In fact, giving back seems to be knit into RE/MAX®'s very fabric. RE/MAX® offices are highly involved in charitable organizations and community initiatives. Our REALTORS® are also personally involved in the community in which they live.
RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) is a very strong supporter of the Children's Miracle Network. Individual REALTORS® donate funds from each sale through the RE/MAX® Miracle Home program. This benefits the Children's Miracle Network.
Nationally, RE/MAX® is the largest contributing sponsor to the Children's Miracle Network in Canada, raising in excess of $32 million for Canadian children since 1992.
The Children's Miracle Network funds awareness programs, benefits children served by hospitals, health centres and foundations across North America.
All of the local donations remain in Calgary. This gives a much-needed boost to facilities that treat children with all types of afflictions such as cancer, heart and muscular diseases, birth defects, AIDS, and other childhood diseases.
RE/MAX® Western Canada has placed all its corporate citizenship programs under one umbrella: the Community Care Program.
Other initiatives include the Yard Sale for the Cure - a breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign - the Quest for Excellence Scholarships and the Organ Donor Awareness program. This is in cooperation with transplant.ca, the national website for information, which also acts as a portal to provincial organ and tissue donation programs.
Quest for Excellence gives Western Canadian students a shot in the arm through 24 bursaries distributed to Grade 12 students who show passion, commitment, dedication, and a positive attitude and enthusiasm for a variety of subjects and activities.
RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central's) presence in the community is further reaching and more visible than its soaring balloons, For Sale signs and bus benches, if you know where to look.
It is also seen and felt in community events, sports stadiums and arenas. RE/MAX® sponsors the Calgary Stampede, Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen, local arenas, the Olympic Oval and Calgary's soccer centres.
A corporate caring component with the Calgary Hitmen gives underprivileged kids the opportunity to meet with players, and gives them tickets to games they would otherwise not be able to attend.
RE/MAX® partnered with Spruce Meadows to create the RE/MAX® Family Centre. This on-site bungalow offers all of the comforts of home to families who are out to enjoy a day at the world-renowned equestrian facility.
"These are all points of pride for RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central), but REALTORS® care on a much more personal level, too," says Iris Talbot, assistant manager at RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central).
"So many of the REALTORS® take part in grassroots efforts to benefit the community," she says.
"One REALTOR® volunteers for a handicapped h o rseback r i d ing association, and others volunteer as coaches for their kids' soccer or hockey teams."
Visibility in the community is evident as REALTORS® p articipate i n c haritable runs, fundraisers, and share expertise and experience via organizations such as Toastmasters®, serve on tasks forces for the homeless, and serve in unpaid positions on community boards.
"One of the most heart warming examples of how RE/MAX® Real Estate (Central) REALTORS® care, is the story of one of our REALTORS®," says Talbot. "She was called by a senior citizen wanting to list his house. He was in his nineties and had many health concerns. He also needed help looking after his house. He didn't know anything about the services available to him. She connected him with Access Calgary, Meals on Wheels, nurses and social services. She said: 'The most important thing now is not the listing. He needs help and I can provide it.' These are the kind of REALTORS® we have in our office," Talbot says.
"Yes, we're REALTORS®, and yes, we're the number one office in the world. Yes, we're also extremely professional and totally competent; but the most important thing is that our REALTORS® are very caring human beings - with a lot of compassion, commitment and love for their fellow man. I am just amazed how many are out there doing their best to make this world a better place."
