RISMedia Ranks Top 700 Brokers in 20th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey

ERA Key Realty Services is proud to announce that it has been named to RISMedia’s 20th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey. ERA Key Realty Services ranked 297 in closed transaction sides in the Power Broker Report, which identifies and ranks America’s largest residential real estate brokerage companies by transaction sides and sales volume.

The results of this year’s Power Broker Survey reflect the market downturn felt from coast to coast. Longer listing times, more cautious buyers and the mortgage meltdown resulted in fewer total transactions—2,322,210 in 2007 compared to 2,754,618 in 2006. Meanwhile, price appreciation continued its decline, resulting in lower total sales volume—$749,201,552,294 in 2007 compared to $855,755,959,352 in 2006.

To view the complete Power Broker Survey results, visit www.rismedia.com.

“Appearing in RISMedia’s 2008 Power Broker Report is more important than ever,” explains RISMedia President & CEO John Featherston. “By ranking the industry’s leading brokerages by sales dollar volume and transaction, we have been able to identify the leaders in real estate year after year. It’s a great promotion and recruitment tool and a great way to show consumers that the real estate industry is still open for business.

“Being among the top 700 brokers in the country is a sure way to gain the trust of speculative clients, differentiate your firm from the competition, and catch the eye of ambitious new recruits.”

ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services’ Flannery and Zide Awarded Leader’s Circle

ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville is proud to announce that Nelson Zide of the firm’s Framingham Office and Donna Flannery of the firm’s Spencer Office are award recipients for Leader’s Circle. The company recently attended the Boston Council of ERA Brokers’ annual awards banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in Milford, MA, where Zide and Flannery accepted their awards. In order to qualify for Leader’s Circle, agents are required to have sold 75+ Units or $225,000+ AGC (Adjusted Gross Commission).
Flannery and Zide are full time real estate professionals with ERA Key Realty Services and bring years of experience to the firm and their individual offices.
Bruce Taylor, President of ERA Key Realty Services, commented: “Leader’s Circle is the elite level of sales production. These agents are among the top 5% of all agents in the country. Nelson and Donna also qualified to attend the Beyond Excellence Conference at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas later this year.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

Agents of ERA Key Realty Services Awarded Beyond Excellence

ERA Key Realty Services recently attended the Boston Council of ERA Brokers’ annual awards banquet. The event was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Milford on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. ERA Key was proud to have several real estate professionals receive awards for Beyond Excellence. Agents that qualified for this award were required to have sold 50+ Units or $125,000 AGC (Adjusted Gross Commission) and agent teams needed 75+ Units or $187.5K+ AGC.
The following ERA Key real estate agents received this recognition: From the Framingham Office: Karen LaChance, Donna Moy Bruno, Ellen Sollima, Phillippe Vert; From the Franklin Office: Rick Herrick; From the Milford Office: Linda Abrams; From the Oxford Office: Susan Frieswick, Linda Hale; From the Whitinsville Office: Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor, Deb Evans Farley, Cindy Palker; From the Worcester Office: Julie Sprindzunas, The Luz & Jen Team, Luz Gonzales and Jen Solin.
Bruce Taylor, President of ERA Key Realty Services noted that, “Beyond Excellence is truly for those agents who are a cut above the rest. Most agents at this level are consistent career professionals with a long term goal of success and stability. These agents also qualified to attend the Beyond Excellence Conference being held at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, later this year.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

Agents of ERA Key Realty Services Awarded Ambassador’s Circle

ERA Key Realty Services in Whitinsville would like to acknowledge the recent accomplishments of several of the firm’s real estate professionals. The company attended the Boston Council of ERA Brokers’ annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Milford, MA. The award for Ambassador’s Circle was presented to agents from each of ERA Key’s eight offices. To qualify for this recognition, individual agents are required to have 20 Units, or $75,000 in AGC (Adjusted Gross Commission) and agent teams need 30 Units or $112,500 in AGC.
The following ERA Key Agents met these requirements and received the Ambassador’s Circle award: From the Framingham Office – Clark and Marcy Broden, Lisa Lauar, Joannie Mastro, Denise Russo; From the Franklin Office – Jeff Allaire, Eva Mullen, Ann Lavelle, Julie Tonkonogy; From the Milford Office – Lynne Castiglioni, Tina Lavery, Deborah Nickerson, Sharon O’Reilly, Maggie Ray, Team Rudman; From the Oxford Office – Sheri Barrette, Sandi Grzyb; From the Spencer Office – Darlene Eager; From the Westboro Office – Tara Cassery, Alison Zorovich; From the Whitinsville Office – Kathy Craig, Sue and Brian Dicks, Steve and Lori Martel; From the Worcester Office – Karen Mason Dauderis, Tom Davis, Chris Reilly.
Bruce Taylor, President of ERA Key Realty Services, commented on the achievements of these agents, saying, “Ambassador Circle recognition is given to the agents who have proven themselves to be well above average in their sales achievement.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services Adds Kim to Framingham Office

Framingham, MA – ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville recently added Y. S. Kim to the firm’s Framingham office. Currently a local Framingham resident, Kim attended schools including Douglas College, Northeastern University, Boston College, and University of Michigan.
Previously Kim held management positions at Ford Motor Credit Company in Michigan. She has also volunteered to help with United Way, JDRF, and Accounting Aid Society. Additionally, Kim has been associated with Toastmasters International with leadership and chairperson positions.
After returning to Massachusetts in 2007, Kim received her real estate license and joined ERA Key Realty Services. Kim comments that she was impressed by the company’s “mission statement, core values, and extensive training program.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

Allaire of ERA Key Commercial Brokers 5,600 sq ft lease for Jomi Enterprises, LLC

From NEREJ

Franklin, MA: Jeff Allaire of ERA Key Commercial represented the Landlord Jomi Enterprises, LLC in a 5,600 square foot lease at 15 West Central Street in Franklin. The building is located in downtown Franklin in close proximity to Dean College, the Franklin MBTA Station and several new mixed-use redevelopment projects. The tenant Century 21 Commonwealth will occupy the space for use as a residential real estate office. Connie Jones, Manager of Century 21 Commonwealth’s Franklin office and Alan Lyman, President of Century 21 Commonwealth represented the tenant in the transaction.
 The former tenant, American Business Equipment has relocated to the second floor of the building.

ERA Key Realty Services recognizes Sollima as Top Producer for Sales Volume

Framingham, MA – ERA Key Realty Services has recognized Ellen Sollima, a local real estate professional in the Framingham branch, for her sales volume in 2007. At the company’s recent Annual Meeting, Sollima was named the Top Sales Producer for Sales Volume out of the firm’s 255 agents. Additionally, Sollima was awarded a trip to The Atlantis in the Bahamas, along with five other full time sales associates, in recognition of being the company’s top producers.
Sollima has been associated with ERA Key Realty Services for twelve years and continues to comment on the company’s “strong sense of teamwork and professionalism.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

Jeffrey Allaire of ERA Key Realty Services Earns Real Estate Broker’s License

Franklin, MA – ERA Key Realty Services in Whitinsville is proud to announce that real estate professional Jeffrey Allaire, in the firm’s local Franklin office, has completed the requirements and earned a Massachusetts Real Estate Broker’s License. In order to become a Broker, licensed Salespersons are required by law to complete an additional thirty hours of education at a board approved real estate school. In addition, candidates must meet experience requirements set forth by the Commonwealth and pass a state examination.

Allaire commented, “After working in the field for almost four years, I felt I was ready to earn the Broker’s license. A Broker’s license sets you apart in the industry as an expert. Clients recognize that Brokers are the most experienced and well-trained professionals in the industry and provide the highest level of real estate service.”

Allaire has been affiliated with ERA Key Realty Services since earning his Salesperson’s license in 2004. He has enjoyed great success as an agent selling and leasing over $12 million in residential and commercial real estate during his career. In 2007 he was among the top 5% in sales for all ERA agents statewide. Allaire can be reached directly at (50 572-1582.

ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

A Key Realty Services in Oxford Holds Annual Winter Wonderland

The Oxford Office agents of ERA Key Realty Services held their first annual “Winter Wonderland” at their new location on 351 Main St. in Oxford. This charity event had two major focuses: Gifts for our Troops in Iraq (toiletries and snacks) and “Toys for Tots”.

Santa Claus and his “Real Estate Agent helpers” were warmed by the public support. Smiling parents and children were treated to cookies, drinks, and candies, and all were asked by Santa “what they want for Christmas”. After a picture session with Santa, agent Linda Hale walked the wide-eyed children from room to room to view our “Wonderland”, which consisted of three rooms decorated floor-to-ceiling with miniature town scenes, snow flakes, Christmas trees and lots of seasonal decorations. Before picking up their “Santa pictures”, all were treated to Christmas stories and holiday songs by ERA Key Administrator, Nancy Richards.

ERA Key agent Shirley Delano noted that “the smiles on the children’s faces and the knowledge that our Troops in Iraq and the “Toys for Tots” children will be cheered make this event and the hard work so worth it”. She further added: “We are making our Troops and their support an ongoing effort. We hope that the public will continue to support our Troops by stopping by our facility and dropping off packaged, non-perishable foods and basic supplies throughout the upcoming year”

Santa’s ERA Key helpers also included: Rose Ann Dennette, Stephanie Stuart, Cindie Tessier, Lynne Fanuef, Rob Farley, Tina Durski, Maggie Boynton, Barbara Hopkins, Diane Strzelecki, Laura Poulin, Susan Frieswick, Maribeth Marzeotti, Lori LaPlante, Sandi Grzyb and Les Lackey. Special Thanks go to our Sponsors: Tom Roque: Mortgage Button (Whitinsville), Jay Pope: Northpoint Mortgage (Sturbridge), and Sharon Dimopoulous: Hometown Bank (Oxford). And from the North Pole ( Northern Connecticut) Santa Claus: Dick Murphy.

ERA Key Realty Services is a locally owned franchisee of ERA. With 9 offices in Central Massachusetts and Metro West and 290 licensed agents is among the top 10 companies in ERA nationwide and one of the top 5 real estate companies in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services Worcester Agents Assist with Winslow Park Project

Worcester, MA – ERA Key Realty Services proudly acknowledges the recent community efforts put forth by two of the firm’s real estate professionals in the Worcester branch. Luz Gonzalez and Jennifer Solin, local Worcester residents, have been actively involved with the arrangements for the creation of Winslow Park on Pleasant Street. The group these agents belong to, Women Together, has been instrumental in making the park a reality.
Women Together was formed in 2003, following the murder of a young person in the downtown Pleasant St. neighborhood of Worcester. The group came together with the objective to stop the violence and make the area a better place to live. It was the untimely death of another young person in 2006 that prompted another member of Women Together with the idea and design of re-creating Winslow Park. Winslow Park had previously been vacant and abandoned for the past 30 years. The park will serve as a memorial for youth who lost their lives to violence - a “neighborhood peace park”.
Gonzalez and Solin have been active in planning and coordinating arrangements for the Winslow Park project through Women Together and through their involvement with ERA Key Realty Services. ERA Key encourages its associates to engage themselves in charitable giving, teamwork, and community services and gladly recognizes the efforts being put forth by these agents.
Although the construction stage has started, donations are still needed and appreciated. Anyone interested in donating to this worthy cause can do so by mailing a check made out to Women Together to Ines Beron, Women Together Coordinator, at 301 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01609.
ERA Key Realty Services is a locally owned franchisee of ERA. With 9 offices in Central Massachusetts and Metro West and 290 licensed agents is among the top 10 companies in ERA nationwide and one of the top 5 real estate companies in Massachusetts.