Keith Loria

Keith Loria is a contributing editor for RISMedia.

Posts by Keith Loria

Leading With an Agent-First Vision

Above, Duff Rubin Vitals: Coldwell Banker Realty, Southeast Region Years in business: 119 Size: 112 offices, 13,000 agents Regions served: Southeast and Mid-Atlantic 2024 Sales Volume: $30 billion  2024 Transactions: 50,045 https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com  Growing up in Canada, Duff Rubin wanted to be a professional hockey player, but when he realized that dream wasn’t going to come…

Driven by Experience, Powered by Innovation

Above, Robert Ott. Robert Ott Managing Broker and Owner Raintown Realty, under the JPAR franchise system Bellevue, Washington https://raintownrealty.org  Region served: Washington metro area within the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue MSA Years in real estate: 33 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 58    Describe the strategies, philosophies and day-to-day practices you use to keep your brokerage ahead…

Clearing the Path for Others to Succeed

Above, Drayton Saunders Michael Saunders & Company Years in business: 49 Size: 18 offices, 650-plus agents Regions served: Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee and Lee Counties 2024 Transactions: 3,795 units 2024 Sales Volume: $3,316,790,815 https://www.michaelsaunders.com  Drayton Saunders’ journey into real estate began with the classic “I’ll never” statement. When he graduated from college in 1995, he was…

Leading With Experience and Innovation

Above: Robert Ott. Robert Ott Managing Broker and Owner Raintown Realty, under the JPAR franchise system Bellevue, Washington  https://raintownrealty.org  Region served: Washington metro area within the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue MSA  Years in real estate: 33 Number of offices: 1  Number of agents: 58    Latest tech game changer: The use of AI to better understand what clients need.…

Fostering a Culture of Confidence and Competence

Above, Felicia Hengle addresses the crowd at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty’s regional awards banquet The real estate industry helps individuals and families find homes, guides agents in building successful careers and drives economic growth in communities. That’s why Felicia Hengle, originally pursuing a career in restaurant and nightclub management, transitioned to real estate when seeking…

Creating Opportunities for Future Leaders

Above: Jillian Young VITALS: Premiere Plus Realty Years in business: 22 Size: 6 offices, 1,427 agents Regions served: Southwest Florida, Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs 2024 Transactions: 4,439 2024 Sales Volume: $3,013,756,282 https://www.premiereplusrealty.com  Early in her career, Jillian Young saw small business owners, nonprofits and real estate agents struggling to…

Power Broker Insights: Leading Through Change

Above: Jason Waugh Vitals:  Coldwell Banker Affiliates Years in business: 118 Size: 100,000 brokers Regions Served: More than 40 countries 2024 Sales Volume: $243 billion 2024 Transactions: 464,950 https://www.coldwellbanker.com As president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, Jason Waugh is responsible for the growth and support of the franchise network both domestically and internationally.   With nearly four…

Power Broker Insights: Fostering a Supportive and Inclusive Culture

Above: DeAnn Golden Vitals: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Years in business: 62 Size: 27 branch offices, 1,300-plus sales associates  Regions Served: Metro Atlanta, the Southern Crescent, North Georgia Mountain and Lake Region  2024 Sales Volume: $3.9 billion  2024 Transactions: 6,852-plus https://www.bhhsgeorgia.com    DeAnn Golden grew up in Athens, Georgia, watching her REALTOR® mother welcome people…