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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Adds 12 New Offices Nationwide During 3rd Quarter of 2016

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. announced that it added 12 new offices across the country to its national franchise network during the third quarter of 2016. The continued growth of the nationally recognized real estate brand was driven largely by the South and Midwest regions, which accounted for 10 out of the 12 new offices added.

 Third quarter growth also saw the addition of Weichert-affiliated offices in other parts of the country, including a 15th office in New York. The Morris Plains-headquartered franchisor also continued to expand its footprint out West, with the addition of its third affiliate office in Arizona, a real estate market that continues to rebound after being hit hard by the market’s recession.

 “The Weichert franchise footprint continues to grow nationally at a steady pace,” said Martin J. Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. “Our continued growth is anchored, in part, by the amazing marketing support and management systems we can provide new affiliates to help them capture a larger share of their local real estate market. That kind of support differentiates us from other franchise systems and is a major selling point when talking with independent agencies that express an interest in joining the Weichert franchise network.”

 WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Vaughn Group is one such agency. The St. Simons Island, Ga., real estate office joined the Weichert franchise system in August after turning to Weichert to help grow their company. “There are a lot of people out there that can help you buy or sell a house, but the ones that succeed in this business are the people that find a way to stand out from the rest of the pack by offering unparalleled service and a memorable real estate experience. Tapping into the Weichert brand and its available resources positions us as the go-to real estate company in this area,” said Owner/Broker Julie Vaughn.

 As a result of the continued growth and success of the Weichert franchise network, it was named one of the “Fastest-Growing Franchises of the Year” by Entrepreneur magazine in 2016, and was included in the “2016 Best of the Best: Top 200 Franchises” by Franchise Business Review, which is based on franchisee satisfaction.

 Weichert currently has affiliate offices serving more than 300 markets in 39 states, representing smart entrepreneurs who were interested in joining a nationally recognized brand which offers incomparable tools, training and marketing techniques to set them apart from the competition. Each Weichert affiliated office is independently owned and operated.

 More information about Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. can be found at www.weichertfranchise.com or by calling (877) 533-9007. 

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About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.: Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has grown steadily since Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert, Realtors, named Martin J. Rueter as president. The two collaborated in 2001 to create a business model for franchisee ownership candidates described as “a clearly defined operating system for marketing and managing a real estate business.” Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. announced its first affiliate in 2002, was ranked the #2 traditional residential real estate franchise in Entrepreneur’s 2016 Franchise 500, and is identified in 2016 by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the fastest growing U.S. franchises. Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has offices serving over 300 markets in 39 states. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com or for information on franchise opportunities visit WeichertFranchise.com. 

About Weichert, Realtors: Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. 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. Weichert leverages its customer website, www.weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD. 

Each WEICHERT® franchised office is independently owned and operated.