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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Launches iPhone Application

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Z

One-of-a-Kind Portal is Easily Integrated into the Home Buying Process

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (November 4, 2009) – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced the release of its free iPhone application, Home Selection Assistant, a do-it-yourself tool that enhances the home buying experience by allowing users to gather, store, rate and share home information and images in a searchable portal. The application also offers practical home and neighborhood information consumers crave, including data on local schools, demographics, comparable home prices and more.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Names Vice President Business Development and Internal Operations

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z

Richard Gregory Joins Executive Team of Growing Real Estate Brand

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (NOT FOR RELEASE) – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced the appointment of Richard Gregory to its executive team as Vice President, Business Development and Internal Operations. He will report to Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, and oversee the development of new core service business products and solutions to increase broker profitability. He will also serve as a financial liaison within the brand, which has experienced strong growth since its launch in July 2008.

Consumer News: Federal Tax Credit

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z

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The 2009 Realtors® Conference & Expo

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z

The real estate brokerage is changing and several alternative business models are emerging. Discover which models are working and how to incorporate these strategies into your business. As your operational model adjusts to accelerate in the current and future market, how you attract and retain agents will also evolve. Prepare yourself to capitalize on the turnover of agents in the industry and how to attract those who are most likely to succeed.

Sherry Chris, President & CEO, and Wendy Forsythe, VP of Broker Services will be speaking at The 2009 Realtors® Conference & Expo on "Next Generation Brokerage: Attracting Future Talent".

11/15/2009 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: San Diego Convention Center

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Grows Consumer Brand Recognition by Nearly 20 Percent in One Year

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z

Wall Street Journal Residential Real Estate Survey Results Speak to Company’s Presence as a Powerful Consumer Lifestyle Brand

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Aug. 26, 2009) – On the heels of its first anniversary, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced its brand recognition among consumers has jumped nearly 20 percent, according to two surveys conducted in its first year. According to an Infinia Analytics report completed in May 2008, aided awareness of the brand was 49 percent prior to launch and, according to a Wall Street Journal Residential Real Estate survey released this month, two out of every three Journal readers surveyed (approximately 68 percent) said they are aware of the brand today. Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate now is one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry.

Sherry Chris on Social Media Hour

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z

Sherry Chris, President & CEO, talks about the digital impact on the real estate business.

Brand is Born: BHGRE Marks One-Year Anniversary with Growth and Momentum

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:25:30 Z

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The Real Estate Office of the Future

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z

25681338001 35607253001 Sherry Chris, President & CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, peers into the future of brokerage with a multimedia tour of a new model real estate office, a streamlined financial model, and

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Marks One-Year Anniversary with Growth and Momentum

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z

Real Estate Brand Finds Powerful Niche as Industry’s Consumer Lifestyle Brand

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Aug. 5, 2009) – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC celebrates one year since the launch of its franchise system, with a growing network of 2,100 agents across 75 offices in 10 states. In its first year of operations, the newest national real estate franchise has surpassed expectations and gained momentum in a challenging housing market by distinguishing itself as the industry’s consumer lifestyle brand. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate combines an iconic brand known for all things home with a next generation real estate business driven by the latest technologies, advanced agent tools and award-winning consumer marketing.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Named As Finalist for Two Inman Innovator Awards

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Z

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 30, 2009 – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today it is a finalist for two 2009 Inman Innovator Awards, including Most Innovative Blog and Most Innovative Brokerage or Franchise. The awards, which honor companies using technology and innovation to enhance the real estate transaction process and improve the overall experience for consumers and real estate professionals, will be presented during Inman News’ Real Estate Connect Conference in San Francisco on Aug. 7.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Selects Kwittken & Company As Public Relations Agency of Record

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Z

NEW YORK, July 13, 2009 – Kwittken & Company (KCO), the intelligent communications agency, today announced it has been selected by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC to lead its public relations efforts nationally both to business and consumer audiences.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, now in its second year of operation, has experienced phenomenal growth since the launch of its franchise network in July 2008. With new offices opening across the country, KCO will help the brand move into its next phase of growth, as it works to communicate effectively with potential home buyers and emerge as a trusted leader in the industry.

Sherry Chris on Fox News Radio

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z

Sherry Chris had three interviews in the Fox News Radio’s “Summer of Savings” segment on June 3, 2009. Sherry contributed with home buying and selling tips for consumers in today’s market, including what to watch out for when purchasing foreclosed homes. The segment was broadcast on 700 Fox News Radio affiliates nationwide.

National Top-100 Brokerage Rand Realty Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expands Franchise System into New York State with the Affiliation of Leading Hudson Valley Brokerage Firm

PARSIPPANY, N.J. AND NEW CITY, N.Y. (April 22, 2009) — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced that Rand Realty – one of the Top 100 real estate brokerage firms in the nation – has signed a long-term franchise agreement and will now operate under the name Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Joins Forces with Stephen Saint-onge, Renowned Home and Style Designer

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z

Series of Free Online Videos Featuring Many Simple, Cost-Conscious and Highly Effective Design Tips to Help Increase the Value of Any Home

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (April 16, 2009) — “Good design has the power to change lives.” That simple philosophy is what inspires noted home and style designer Stephen Saint-Onge, whose makeover techniques have reached millions across the country through design makeovers in magazines and on television. Now, Saint-Onge is applying those easy-to-implement home improvements to real estate in a new in a series of free TV-quality videos produced by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. The web-based videos are available immediately at www.bhgrealestate.com/designsforlife as part of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s lifestyle campaign.

Coldwell Banker Phyllis Rubin Real Estate Joins Forces with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins & Associates

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z

STROUDSBURG, PA (March 11, 2009) — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins & Associates today announced its merger with Coldwell Banker Phyllis Rubin Real Estate. The company will operate under the name Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins & Associates and will serve the Pocono Mountains, Monroe and Pike Counties, and the Milford and Lehigh Valley areas with a total of 150 agents covering Northeast Pennsylvania.

Executive Real Estate Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate System as the Networks's First Franchise in Washington State

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z

PARSIPPANY, N.J. AND BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 3, 2009) — Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC today announced the affiliation of its first residential real estate brokerage in Washington state, Executive Real Estate, Inc. The brokerage, headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., has signed a long-term agreement with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and will operate under the name Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive. The affiliation provides the brokerage with significant resources, brand identity and Web 2.0 tools, which will help to expand the business and deliver an exceptional consumer experience.

Mary Holder Agency Joins Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate As The Network's First New Jersey-Based Franchise

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z

PARSIPPANY AND SPRING LAKE N.J. (Jan. 27, 2009) — Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC today announced the affiliation of its first New Jersey-based residential real estate brokerage, Mary Holder Agency, Inc., in Spring Lake, N.J. The 17-year-old firm has signed a long-term agreement with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and will operate under the name Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Mary Holder. The company is a driving force in the first-time home buyer and vacation home markets, serving Monmouth and Ocean County communities in the Jersey Shore area.

Sherry Chris on the brand

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z

Sherry Chris talks about the brand, the vision & the relevance of Better Homes and Gardens™ in today's real estate market.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Unveils Premier Selection to Specialize in Exceptional Properties

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z

New York , N.Y. (Jan. 8, 2009) — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announces the launch of Premier Selection, the company’s newest brand extension specifically designed to connect buyers, sellers and real estate

Ventura Barnett Properties Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Network

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z

Fast-growing Silicon Valley residential real estate brokerage firm signs long-term franchise agreement to operate under the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand name

PARSIPPANY, N.J. / SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dec. 16, 2008) – Today, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that Ventura Barnett Properties – an entrepreneurial Silicon Valley-based real estate company – has signed a long-term franchise agreement to operate as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ventura Barnett Properties. The new relationship adds significant brand value and resources to Ventura Barnett Properties, whose offices are headquartered in San Jose, Calif. The residential brokerage firm has two offices and 145 sales professionals who primarily serve clients in the Santa Clara County area.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Recognized For Outstanding Achievements In Marketing

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z

Demonstration of functional best practices earns brand four notable marketing industry awards

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Dec. 11, 2008) — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced it has won four awards for its best-in-class marketing and branding campaign, “A Passion for the Home: The Launch of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.” The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, the International Academy of Communications Arts and Sciences (IACAS), and Ektron – a technology and market leader in Web content management software – have all acknowledged marketing excellence in the campaign, underscoring the brand’s growing reputation for innovation and real estate industry leadership.

Talent Attraction

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z

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Power of the Data Base

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z

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Laviano & Associates joins the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Network

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z

PARSIPPANY, N.J AND PALM CITY, FLA. (Nov. 12, 2008) — Today, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced the affiliation of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Laviano & Associates as the newest member of its network. The firm is one of the largest privately held real estate brokerages in Martin and St. Lucie Counties, Fla. The new affiliation is expected to add significant brand value and substantial resources to the firm, which was established in 1993 as a full-service real estate and property management company.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Overview

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:57:07 Z

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An Inside Look at Better Homes and Gardens

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z

In this wide-ranging interview, David Johnson, an executive with Meredith Corporation, publisher of Better Homes and Gardens® magazine, provides insights into the brand that millions around the world welcome into their homes each month. David addresses the trust factor of the brand and the content that has empowered consumers to reach their aspirations for improving their home environment. Looking forward, David comments on the power and potential of this new “partnership of leaders” to deliver best-of-breed tools to member real estate brokers and sales associates as market differentiators — a partnership equipped to power the next generation real estate company.

Americans Ready To Spend More Green On The Home

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z

48 percent of homeowners would spend $2,500 or more on greening up a home for resale according to the
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate "Living Green" Consumer Survey

Gloor Realty Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Network

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z

Third generation Chicago area brokerage signs long term franchise agreement to operate under the Better Homes and Gardens ® Real Estate brand

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Names Camilla Sullivan Senior Vice President of Marketing

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Camilla Sullivan has joined its senior leadership team as senior vice president of marketing. Sullivan was most recently a principal at Mansfield Communications, serving as the

The Masiello Group joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Network

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z

Top 100 residential real estate brokerage firm signs strategic, 15-year franchise agreement to operate its 30 offices and 600 sales associates under the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Executives to Present at RISMedia’s 19th Annual Leadership Conference

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 Z

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Aug. 26, 2008) — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that two members of its senior leadership team have been selected to speak at RISMedia’s 19th Annual Leadership Conference, taking place Sept. 3-4, 2008, at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Launches

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 Z

Leading Magazine Title Provides Powerful Branding to Nation’s Newest Residential Real Estate Franchise System First Affiliated Brokerage Offices Open Today Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC officially launches today with the

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Unveils Online Consumer Destination Site

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 Z

bhgrealestate.com Features Home Listings and Consumer Friendly Web 2.0 Tools that Make the Process of Buying and Selling Homes More Rewarding Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate–an international real estate

Sherry Chris Addresses The Inspiration Of The Brand

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 Z

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Appoints Jason Steele as Vice President of Interactive Marketing

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 Z

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Jason Steele will serve as its vice president of interactive marketing. Steele will be responsible for creating Web 2.0 environments and business technology tools that will enhance the brand and support franchisees in the growth and operation of th

Wendy Forsythe and Nicolai Kolding Address Servicing Strategy

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 Z

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Appoints Robert F. Albanese as Vice President for Affiliate Consulting

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 Z

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Robert F. Albanese will serve as its vice president for affiliate consulting. In this role, Albanese will be responsible for developing the brand's "strategist" consulting model, working

The Leadership Style of Sherry Chris

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 Z

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Hartford-Area Residents Report 99 Percent Recycling Participation Rates In Living Green Survey

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 Z

92 percent of respondents report feeling informed about eco friendly living According to the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC "Living Green Poll" taken at this year's Original Connecticut Home and Remodeling Show in

Greenville-Area Residents Report 82 Percent of Respondents Feeling Informed About Eco-Friendly Living

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 Z

According to the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate "Living Green Poll" taken at this year's Southern Home and Garden Show in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 6 9, when questioned as to how informed respondents felt

San Francisco-Area Residents Report 87 Percent Recycling Participation Rates In Living Green Survey

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 Z

96 percent of respondents report feeling informed about eco friendly living According to the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate "Living Green Poll" taken at this year's Macy's West Flower Show in San

Genex Partners with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC to Build Consumer Web Portal

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 Z

Business to Business Microsite Launched for Real Estate Brokers Owners Genex, a leading Internet development agency, announced today that is has been selected by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC to design

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Completes Franchise Filing to Pave the Way for Network Growth

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Z

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that the company has filed its Franchise Disclosure Document in all franchise registration states. The newest Realogy residential real estate brand is now positioned to hold open discussions

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Appoints Wendy Forsythe Vice President Broker Services and Product Development

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 Z

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced that Wendy Forsythe will serve as vice president, broker services and product development. In her new role, Forsythe will be responsible for developing and delivering the sales, recruiting

Realogy Appoints Sherry Chris To Lead Better Homes And Gardens® Real Estate Brand

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 Z

Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced the appointment of Sherry Chris as president and CEO of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand. This news builds on Realogy's Oct.

Realogy Corporation to License Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Brand Under a Long-Term Agreement with Meredith Corporation

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 Z

Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, announced today that it has entered into a long term agreement to license the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand from Meredith Corporation (NYSE