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RE/MAX
Consisting of 2,200 sales associates and more than 105 individually owned and operated offices, RE/MAX has been the leader in the Northern Illinois real estate market since 1989, providing full brokerage services throughout the northern third of the state. Founded in 1977 with just 20 sales associates, the Northern Illinois branch was one of the first regions in the RE/MAX brand, which in total includes nearly 90,000 associates in 85 nations.
RE/MAX has been recognized for numerous industry honors for excellence, including distinctions from Real Estate Professional, BusinessWeek, RisMedia and The National Minority Franchising Initiative. Its associates consistently lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production. In fact, RE/MAX accounts for the majority of the real estate industry’s Certified Distressed Properties Expert, Certified Relocation Professionals and Certified Residential Specialist, among other distinctions. Additionally, RE/MAX Northern Illinois offers its own educational programs, which are designed to keep its affiliates informed of the latest laws, sales and listing techniques, and industry trends.
“Winning the Upper Bracket award at the 2011 Chicago Agent Magazine Agent’s Choice Awards is particularly satisfying, as it confirms our emerging leadership in this niche market while demonstrating the exceptional scope and ability of the RE/MAX professional. We truly value this honor and thank our colleagues for bestowing it upon us.” Jim Merrion, regional director, RE/MAX Northern Illinois
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