Real Living on the Move: Through Franchising, Opening New Offices, and Acquiring Competitors, the Network Continues

Real Living, one of the nation’s most innovative national real estate franchisors, today announced that it is continuing its impressive growth through a highly successful, three-pronged approach: franchising companies, providing merger and acquisition assistance, and by delivering the necessary support to help local brokers grow their operations by opening new offices in major markets.

In the last month, three companies -- with offices in Louisiana, Texas and Illinois -- have joined Real Living’s growing national brand. The three most recent companies to join the Real Living brand are:

· Real Living Bobby Drude, Hammond, La
· Real Living Houston Home Sales, Spring, Texas
· Real Living Properties, Gurnee, Ill.

Additionally, Real Living’s number of offices and agents increased last month when Chicago-based powerhouse Koenig & Strey Real Living announced its merger with Elmhurst-based Schiller Real Estate.

Separately, Real Living announced that Richard L. (Dick) Schlott, a successful and well-known real estate industry leader for more than 40 years, is opening two new Real Living offices in New Jersey: RLS, Realtors Real Living in Mendham and RLS, Realtors Real Living in Bernardsville.

Both RLS, Realtors Real Living offices are affiliated with Gloria Nilson, Realtors, a New Jersey area market leader with 15 real estate offices and more than 550 sales professionals across Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Schlott serves as chairman and CEO of this growing regional mega brokerage operating under the Real Living brand.

“We are committed to growing the Real Living brand and helping our companies become even more successful in their local markets,” said Harley E. Rouda, Jr., president of Real Living. “Whether it’s through franchising, providing our corporate assistance or our support to companies opening new local offices, Real Living is once again showing its innovation and creativeness in helping our brokers build their businesses.”

This month Real Living will host its annual business conference, Momentum 2010, at the Hyatt Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla.

For franchise information and to join our innovative network, please click here.

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Watch the Momentum 2010 video. More and more Real Living brokers, agents and managers are registering every day.

Real Learning - We've built more than 30 hours of professional development that are sure to add spark to your 2010 business plan!

Real Motivation - This year's event will feature not one but two nationally recognized keynote speakers, Karel Murray and Michael Staver.

Real Fun - Momentum would not be complete without the fun. The atmosphere will be casual and both nights will include celebration and networking parties.

Don't be left out! Visit the Momentum 2010 site today to register and see all of the details!

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Real Living Adds Four Companies to its Growing National Network

Real Living, one of the nation’s most innovative national real estate franchisors, today announced that four more companies – from California to Florida -- are converting to the Real Living brand in their local markets.

These companies join dozens of others that are now part of Real Living’s growing national brand.
Meanwhile, Real Living executives are in discussions with many other firms throughout the nation and anticipate additional real estate companies joining the company in the coming weeks.

The four most recent companies to join the Real Living brand are:

Real Living All Seasons, Eureka Springs, Ark.
Real Living Allen & Associates, Spartanburg, S.C.
Real Living McCluskey Realty, Melbourne, Fla.
Real Living Real Estate Professionals, Redding, Calif.

“We are excited to be associated with Real Living,” said Ross Domke of Real Living Real Estate Professionals. “We are very confident that our local market expertise, combined with Real Living’s national resources, technology, services and programs, will result in a powerful and compelling combination that will enable our agents to provide superior service to Redding home buyers and sellers. We are also looking forward to meeting our GMAC Real Estate and new Real Living colleagues in Florida for Momentum, the company’s annual business conference.”

“I am incredibly proud of how quickly leading real estate companies from coast to coast are adopting the Real Living brand,” said Harley E. Rouda, Jr., president of Real Living. “Welcoming these four new firms to our growing network is extremely satisfying, and we look forward to a long and mutually successful relationship.”Real Living will host its annual business conference, “Momentum 2010,” on May 19 and 20 at the Hyatt Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla.

Real Living Carolina Property Podcast

Many GMAC Real Estate franchisees have been converting to Real Living. Recently six more came aboard and one of those six was Mike Watts, broker/owner of Real Living Carolina Property in Morganton, North Carolina.

We want to share the unique and helpful stories owners like Mike has with you via our blog. So, we've created a podcast interview with Mike Watts where he shares his successes, goals and give insight into his re-branding experience.

Click here to download the most recent podcast in our series!

Momentum Online Registration is Open

Attention Real Living agents, managers and owners! Be sure to register today for Real Living’s annual convention and awards celebration. Click here to register online today!



The event promises to be educational, enlightening and most importantly FUN as this is the first of many opportunities to “come-together” and meet Real Living and GMAC colleagues from across the US.

Real Insight.
Hear the leadership team share the company vision and strategy for
growing the Real Living network in the coming years as we expand
nationally and internationally.

Real Connections.
Connect with Harley and meet your Real Living and GMAC Real Estate
colleagues from across the US to build your referral network.

Real Learning.
Learn about the newest trends from industry experts and choose from
over 30 professional development sessions to get the training you need.

Real Recognition.
Celebrate your exceptional performance at our awards dinner and party –
there will be plenty of reasons to dance the night away!

Real Fun.
Your time at Momentum is a great investment into your business but we
won’t let you leave without some great memories and a great time!


The website is www.RealLivingMomentum.com. Register today and we’ll see you in Jacksonville, Florida May 19-20.

Real Living's Momentum Continues to Build as Six More Firms Join Its National Network

From Montana, to Minnesota, to Michigan, the Real Living Brand Continues its Impressive Rollout

Real Living, one of the nation’s most innovative national real estate franchisors, today announced that its impressive national rollout continues unabated as six more companies and their hundreds of real estate professionals are converting to the Real Living brand in their local markets.

The companies recently joining Real Living’s growing national brand bring the total to more than two dozen offices and 1,000 sales professionals that have converted in just the past 60 days. Meanwhile, Real Living executives are in discussions with many other firms throughout the nation and anticipate additional conversion announcements soon.

The seven most recent companies to convert to the Real Living brand are:
· Real Living Advanced Realty, Hoover, Alabama
· Real Living Carolina Property, Morgantown, North Carolina
· Real Living Cranbrook, Realtors, Franklin, Michigan
· Real Living Greater Montana, Hamilton, Montana
· Real Living Messina and Associates Inc., Duluth, Minnesota
· Real Living Team Advantage, Columbus, Indiana

“The speed at which the Real Living brand is being adopted in markets across the nation is incredible,” said Harley E. Rouda, Jr., president of Real Living. “Companies are joining us because we offer innovation, leadership, partnership, and programs and services to differentiate themselves in their respective markets. We’re excited to watch so many respected firms partnering with Real Living.”

If you are interested in becoming the newest Real Living franchisee and joining our innovative network, click here to learn more. Please submit direct inquiries to Jenny.Archer@RealLiving.com.

Come Together at Momentum 2010 to network with your Real Living and GMAC Real Estate colleagues from across the nation, get the latest information and education, be inspired and have fun!

And, Come Together with us to celebrate the accomplishments of our Network’s best and brightest at our 2009 Awards Night Presentation, dinner and dance.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity for Real Connections, Real Learning, Real Recognition and Real Fun!

When: May 18 - 20, 2010

Where: The beautiful, 4 Diamond Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel
in sunny Jacksonville, Florida.

We are thrilled to be able to offer you an incredible $99/night room rate, applicable for up to 4 guests per room! You won’t find a better price anywhere.

Additional details on agenda, speakers, registration fee, and how to register will be communicated soon.

Be part of the energy and excitement – Save the date. It will be the place to be. You don’t want to miss it!