January 15, 2013
Columbus, OH - Today HER Realtors, central Ohio's largest
real estate brokerage, is announcing a merger with Real Living Realty Services
in Dayton, and Real Living Realty Services in Cincinnati to create one of the
largest, and the fastest growing brokerage in the state. The new, larger
company will be known as HER Realtors in all three markets.
In October of 2012, HER Realtors left the Real Living
franchise network, and began an aggressive local and regional growth plan.
"This is a very exciting day! We are merging
these great companies into a force that is unrivaled in our markets. The
HER Realtors name has long been synonymous with superior customer service, the
most professional real estate agents and the most innovative technology and
tools in the business," said Harley E. Rouda, Jr. "It feels good to
be returning to my roots."
HER Realtors was founded by real estate pioneer and
innovator, Harley E. Rouda, Sr., who passed away in June of 2012. Rouda,
Jr., left his position as president of Real Living Real Estate, a national
franchise company that was founded within the HER Realtors organization in
2001, and is now the CEO of Trident Holdings, Inc., which has various investments
in real estate related businesses throughout the Midwest, including HER
Realtors.
With this merger, HER Realtors will be home to approximately
900 associates in nearly 60 offices throughout central and southwestern
Ohio. The combined sales volume of the companies in 2012 was
approximately $1.4 billion.
"The timing could not be better for this move, and over
the next few weeks and months the company will be announcing additional
mergers, new search tools for consumers and additional business support tools
for sales associates to make sure we continue to earn the trust of our
clients," Rouda added. "With the emerging strength of the market, and
the shared strength of these companies coming together, we are extremely well
positioned for future growth."
For more information please contact:
Chris Derrow, President
614-273-6020
Michael Mahon, Executive Vice President, General Manager
614-273-6024
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