Press Release
Leading French Real Estate Network Visits Weichert
10/15/2010
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. – Weichert, Realtors recently hosted ORPI, the largest real estate network in France, for a business exploration and idea-sharing event. The meeting, which took place at Weichert’s corporate headquarters in Morris Plains, was attended by ORPI executives and board members as well as senior personnel from Weichert, Realtors, Weichert Financial Services and Weichert Relocation Resources, Inc.
“We are honored that ORPI asked to meet with us to learn from our approach to real estate and explore ways we can work together,” said Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors. “Having the chance to discuss real estate and gain perspective from professionals who sell homes not only in a different market but a different country was greatly beneficial to both organizations.”
During the meeting, the two groups explored ways they can share international leads among the organizations. The attendees also discussed the impact that the recent economic downturn had on their respective markets, exchanged thoughts on the role of the internet within the real estate process and shared best business practices.
Founded in 1965, ORPI is the oldest and largest real estate network in France. The network includes more than 1,200 brokerage offices and some 6,000 professionals who provide real estate services under the OPRI brand name. More information about ORPI can be found on their English language Web site, www.orpirealestate.com.
Weichert has nearly 18,000 sales associates in approximately 500 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets throughout the U.S. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. For more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD or at Weichert's Web site, www.weichert.com. Each Weichert franchised office is independently owned and operated.
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