United Real Estate Richmond has announced the firm has been named the No. 3 most productive Black-owned residential brokerage in the U.S. by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). The association’s Top 10 Brokerages recognition honors exceptional, independently owned and franchise brokerages that are majority Black-owned and demonstrate outstanding business performance, leadership and commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities.
According to a release, the recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for United Real Estate Richmond, which has earned a reputation as one of the most successful and influential Black-owned real estate firms in the country, the company states. Under the leadership of Principal Broker Jeffrey Finn and Senior Managing Broker John S. Finn Jr., the brokerage has grown to become Virginia’s largest Black-owned real estate company.
The company says Jeffrey Finn’s extensive experience in building and managing successful franchise businesses, combined with his deep knowledge of the real estate industry, has contributed to his outstanding leadership and remarkable achievements. As the organization’s leader, Jeffrey is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations; his strategic vision and dedication have propelled the firm to become one of the fastest-growing companies in America, according to Fortune magazine.
“This recognition reflects the collective success of our agents, staff, leadership team and clients,” said Jeffrey Finn. “We are honored to be recognized by an organization whose mission aligns so closely with our commitment to expanding homeownership, creating economic opportunity and serving our communities.”
Over the years, United Real Estate Richmond and its leadership team have received numerous industry honors, including recognition among the region’s leading real estate organizations and entrepreneurial and community leadership awards recognizing the firm’s impact on housing, economic development and minority business growth, the release stated. The brokerage has been recognized for its sustained growth, community engagement and commitment to professional excellence.
The firm says its success is also attributed to the distinguished career of John Finn, whose accomplishments have helped shape both the company and the Virginia real estate industry. A licensed real estate professional since 1976, Finn has completed thousands of transactions and served in numerous leadership roles, including president of the Richmond Association of Realtors®, president of the Virginia Chapter of NAREB, and member of the boards of directors of both the Virginia Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors®, the company noted.
Among his many professional distinctions are his service to the Virginia Housing Minority Advisory Board, induction into the Virginia Realtors® Hall of Fame, recognition as Civic Leader of the Year, service on the Virginia Association of Realtors® Board of Directors, designation as 2017 Realtor® of the Year, Realtor® Emeritus status from the National Association of Realtors®, induction into the VCU School of Real Estate Circle of Excellence and receipt of the prestigious Omega Tau Rho Medal of Service, the release stated.
Today, the company noted that the Finn brothers support over 200 agents as well as oversee different companies, including title and escrow, construction, mortgage, property management, consulting, insurance, land development, home health care and a real estate school. These accomplishments have earned the brother’s recognition and awards, including the United Real Estate Group’s “Leadership & Excellence Award” in 2017 and the title of one of Richmond’s Outstanding Entrepreneurs, the release added.
For more information: Careers at United | Richmond.
