RE/MAX Marks 40 Years of Real Estate History

RE/MAX Marks 40 Years of Real Estate History

Global Real Estate Leader Celebrates Anniversary with More Success

Denver, CO – RE/MAX LLC is marking its 40^th year by celebrating extraordinary growth and success at a time when the recovery in the nation’s housing market is gaining momentum. As the real estate industry overcomes market challenges, RE/MAX continues as a leader in market share, agent productivity and international expansion. Co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger on January 30, 1973, the company has attained countless achievements throughout four decades.

“This company was built on the strength of individual entrepreneurship and innovation. Gail and I recognized in the beginning that we would succeed only if our agents succeeded,” said Dave Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and Chairman.  “So much has changed in 40 years, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to customer service and our dedication to supporting our agents and offices.”

RE/MAX was born in a single brokerage office in Denver, based on an innovative agent-centric philosophy that attracted the industry’s top performers.

RE/MAX achieved number one market share in Canada in 1987.  A decade later RE/MAX sold more real estate than any competitor in the United States, and has held number one market share in both countries every year since.

With a strong emphasis on improvement through education, the revolutionary RE/MAX Satellite Network broadcast to offices across America in 1994 with a new standard of agent training.  RE/MAX is also the long-time industry leader in national TV advertising and website visits.

“RE/MAX is a true American success story.  Everyone involved at the beginning came from modest backgrounds, and we just worked really hard to make our dream a reality,” added Gail Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and Vice Chairman.

In 2012, RE/MAX continued to grow around the world, adding 739 new franchises and six new countries, including mainland China. RE/MAX now has a presence in more than 85 countries, a number greater than all of its competitors.

Florida led RE/MAX growth in the U.S. with 35 new franchises.  California added 33.  Internationally, the number of new franchises in South Africa, the fastest growing country, was up 88% over 2011, and Turkey increased by 68%.

Also in 2012, for the 10^th time in 14 years, RE/MAX, LLC was recognized as the highest ranking real estate company in Entrepreneur magazine’s 34^th annual “Franchise 500.”   RE/MAX also earned the #1 real estate ranking in the Top 200 survey as published in the October 2012 edition of Franchise Times magazine.  And, RE/MAX was named one of the “Top 50 Franchises for Minorities” by the National Minority Franchising Initiative through the World Franchising Network.

Other prominent achievements in 2012:

• Dave Liniger was named by Inman News as the “People’s Choice” Most Influential Real Estate Leader, with a record number of votes.
• RE/MAX agents continued to be the most productive in industry surveys. Both the 2012 REAL Trends 500 and the RIS Media Power Broker surveys showed RE/MAX agents the clear leaders with respect to agent productivity among the national franchise companies.
• RE/MAX launched the new remax.com, becoming the first real estate franchisor to provide consumers with a personal, consistent web experience across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• The “What Moves You” social media contest attracted thousands of consumers to share their personal stories online and vote for the winner of the $10,000 grand prize.  Monica May of St. Louis, Missouri won for the inspiring story of her young granddaughter Sophie’s battle with cancer.
• A redesigned RE/MAX University launched a revolutionary learning platform that promises to set the standard for the real estate industry.  The new platform is a full-fledged, interactive learning experience that RE/MAX Associates can tailor exactly to their needs.

On Wednesday, January 30, RE/MAX employees and guests will mark the 40^th anniversary with a special event at the Headquarters building, located at 5075 South Syracuse in Denver.  And, beginning on February 25, thousands of RE/MAX affiliates from around the world will gather at The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino for the annual RE/MAX R4 convention.

Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.  For more information, please visithttp://www.remax.com  or www.joinremax.com.

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About the RE/MAX Network

Celebrating 40 years of real estate history, RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger.  These two real estate industry visionaries still lead the Denver-based global franchisor today.

RE/MAX is recognized as one of the leading real estate franchise companies with the most productive sales force in the industry and a global reach of more than 85 countries. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

With a passion for the communities in which its agents live and work, RE/MAX is proud to have raised more than $120 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® and other charities

LAKE SHORE HARBOUR BUILDERS HAVE FANTASTIC HOMES

Lake Shore Harbour has homes you HAVE to SEE!

Lake Shore Harbour, is one of the last lakefront communities left in Ft. Bend County in Missouri City, Texas.  The community features waterfront home sites ranging from 1800 to 3600 square feet with prices ranging from the $160s to $280s. Lake Shore Harbour is located minutes off the Fort Bend Tollway on Hwy 6 creating an convenient commute to anywhere in Houston!  This fully bulk-headed lake features homes that extend to the lake’s edge, lighted fountains, boating, fishing, clubhouse, infinity pool that runs into the lake, and a playground area for the kids to die for,.  If you are looking for a community that brings a lot to the table for the buck you get it right here states John Rogers with RE/MAX Top Realty.  The community has fantastic builders.  The homes that they are building in Lake Shore Harbour have the charm that you would see in much, much more expensive community.

Lake Shore Harbour is the perfect blend of resort living and luxury lifestyle. Driving through the community you will quickly see children playing all around.  The area is zoned to the Exemplary Palmer Elementary School, Lake Olympia Middle School and Elkins High School which are all a part of the award winning Fort Bend Independent School District.

Located just six miles east is Hwy 288 which connects to Pearland, Texas for great shopping which is the home to a number of new retail centers, such as Macys, Dillards, Acadamy Sports and many more.. Also located eleven miles west off Hwy 6 is the First Colony Shopping Mall which features the beautiful town center with lots of fun activities to engage in. Across from Lake Shore Harbour is a Signature Kroger with lots of shopping areas for your conveniences.

Rogers states that  “You just won’t find a better place to call Home.”

Check out the Video of the Princeton Model Home and what all Lake Shore Harbour was to offer.

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the 3.8% Investment Tax on Home Sales

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the 3.8% Investment Tax on Home Sales

by DAVID MENDEL

Almost immediately following passage of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, a series of emails began circulating around the Internet, most with a kernel of truth but largely made up of misinformation. A new round of emails has recently begun to circulate.
REALTORS^® are not CPAs or professionals who are necessarily proficient in tax law, so with the new year upon us and as you begin to consider your 2013 tax obligations, HAR recommends that you consult your own tax advisor about your particular circumstances. That being said, here are the general details of the legislation that will potentially impact some home sellers.
The Acts impose a 3.8 percent investment tax on unearned income above certain levels to help fund Medicare. Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s upholding the Acts in July 2012, there was much uncertainty whether the tax would actually go into effect.  Now we have certainty, and beginning with the 2013 federal tax year, the 3.8 percent investment tax on unearned income is law.

1) When you add up all of your income from every possible source, and that total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint tax return), you will NOT be subject to this tax.
2) The 3.8% tax will NEVER be collected as a transfer tax on real estate of any type, so you’ll NEVER pay this tax at the time that you purchase a home or other investment property.
3) You’ll NEVER pay this tax at settlement when you sell your home or investment property. Any capital gain you realize at settlement is just one component of that year’s gross income.
4) If you sell your principal residence, you will still receive the full benefit of the $250,000 (single tax return)/$500,000 (married filing joint tax return) exclusion on the sale of that home. If your capital gain is greater than these amounts, then you will include any gain above these amounts as income on your Form 1040 tax return. Even then, if your total income (including this taxable portion of gain on your residence) is less than the $200,000/$250,000 amounts, you will NOT pay this tax. If your total income is more than these amounts, a formula will protect some portion of your investment.
5) The tax applies to other types of investment income, not just real estate. If your income is more than the $200,000/$250,000 amount, then the tax formula will be applied to capital gains, interest income, dividend income and net rents (i.e., rents after expenses).
6) The tax took effect on January 1, 2013. If you have investment income in 2013, you won’t pay the 3.8% tax until you file your 2013 Form 1040 tax return in 2014. The 3.8% tax for any later year will be paid in the following calendar year when the tax returns are filed.
7) In any particular year, if you have NO income from capital gains, rents, interest or dividends, you’ll NEVER pay this tax, even if you have millions of dollars of other types of income.
8) The formula that determines the amount of 3.8% tax due will ALWAYS protect $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint return) of your income from any burden of the 3.8% tax. For example, if you are single and have a total of $201,000 income, the 3.8% tax would NEVER be imposed on more than $1000.
9) It’s true that investment income from rents on an investment property could be subject to the 3.8% tax. BUT: The only rental income that would be included in your gross income and therefore possibly subject to the tax is net rental income: gross rents minus expenses like depreciation, interest, property tax, maintenance and utilities.
10) The tax was enacted along with the health care legislation in 2010. It was added to the package just hours before the final vote and without review. NAR strongly opposed the tax at the time, and remains hopeful that it will not go into effect. The tax will no doubt be debated during the upcoming tax reform debates in 2013.

Source: National Association of REALTORS®

PEARLAND FASTEST GROWING- TEXAS' 50 LARGEST RETAIL MARKETS

Pearland Retail is Growing

For the third consecutive year, Pearland is ranked the fastest growing among Texas' 50 largest retail markets, according the Texas Retail Survey, which ranks cities based on annual retail sales growth rate for the previous five years.

"Pearland has seen a tremendous amount of retail growth in recent years and these numbers are evident of this growth," said Matt Buchanan, president of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. "We have had outstanding developers construct multiple shopping centers that have been successful in making Pearland a regional shopping destination."

The study compared retail market growth rates for the 50 largest city retail markets in Texas, ranked by the average five-year percentage growth in retail sales from 2006 - 2011. During that five-year period, Pearland was the fastest growing retail market at 9.2 percent. Other local cities in the Top 50 include #10 - Houston (4.1%), #27 - Sugar Land (2.6%), #27 - Pasadena (2.3%), #35 - Conroe (1.3%) and #36 - Baytown (1.2%).

Pearland's strong retail centers including Pearland Town Center by CBL & Associates (937,000 SF), Silverlake Village (750,000 SF), the Crossing at 518 by Cencor (500,000 SF) and Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center by AmREIT (616,000 SF) have certainly contributed to the community's strong retail growth.

Recent developments, such as the Sam's Club that opened last year in the Reserve at Shadow Creek Ranch and Burlington Coat Factory, demonstrate the continued strength of the retail market in Pearland.

PEARLAND FARMERS OFFERS MORE THAT YOU THINK

Pearland Old Town Farmers Market

Have you ever thought of growing your own garden or wish you could purchase local vegetables and products.  The Farmers Market is for you.  The market has everything from fresh vegetables to gourmet doggy treats. 

John Rogers with RE/MAX Top Realty said "This is a great Saturday activity for all ages. It is a great way to support local charities and local small business.  This is what makes Pearland different from other cities.  Just look around, every weekend there seems to be any where from 200 to 600 people come through here.  I am not counting but that seems like alot of people. " 

Come out the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8 am til noon the booths are open.  Below is a list of a few vendors.

 Buddy Bites

Buddy bites is a strives to provide the best prepared and healthiest treats to your furry friends. 

Buddy Bites- Reanna Hammer, Ronald Boyd Jr., Sean Somoano
Friendswood, Texas

 Gardener's Corner

Gardener's Corner is a booth that allows local residents to sell their extra produce. Are you a backyard gardener or have a small farm and do not harvest enough produce to support a booth. Then this may be the option for you.. Visit our Gardner's Corner page to see how you may sell your produce.
                

Pearland Coffee Roasters

Pearland Coffee Roasters is a local coffee house that offers roasted coffee beans by the pound, fresh brewed coffee and iced tea, and home brewing equipment. Their coffee beans are roasted at their shop only a few miles away.

                                                 Antigua Coffee House/ Pearland Coffee Roasters

 Proverbs Farm and Soap Shoppe

Proverbs Farm is located in Alvin, Texas, on just a little over two acres and run by Tammy K. and her family. They raise dairy goats, laying hens, guineas, and rabbits.   Expect to see handmade goat milk soaps, lotions and cherve cheese at the market.

Proverbs Farm and Soap Shoppe

Rose of Sharon- Honey

The Rose of Sharon is run by a local family. They will be bringing raw honey to our market. They also have many bee products from to lip balms to candles all made locally from the raw honey and beeswax.

Rose of Sharon- George and Yolanda Rodriguez
Pearland, Texas

     Sebastian's Beef Jerky

Sebastian's Beef Jerky offers local pecan smoked jerky.     Jerky is a healthy protein packed snack that every Texan is sure to love. They are also a Go Texan Member and make their Jerky in Alvin, Texas.

                                              Sebastian's Beef Jerky- Sebastian Morales

Tea Essentials

Tea Essentials offers a wide variety of locally blended tea in loose leaf and pyramid bag packaging as well as tea accessories to help make that perfect cup of tea...

Tea Essentials- Forrest Simmons
Pearland, Texas

Pearland Community Gardens

Pearland Community Gardens is a community project that is being organized by Cassie Johnson- Mitchel with Bay Area Homesteading, Kate Wilczek with the Pearland Radical Vegetable Gardeners, The City of Pearland Parks and Recreation Department and the Vic Coppinger YMCA in Pearland, Texas.  Funds raised by produce sold at this market goes towards building gardens and community outreach. 

Georgia's Grass-Fed Beef

Georgia's Grass-Fed beef offers a variety of choices in beef, pork, and chicken. Their beef is raised on grass, not grain, and is not given any hormones. They also have a variety of other products available for sale.

Georgia's Grass-fed Beef
Waller, Texas

Bella's Kitchen

Bella's flourless muffins are a nutritious source of fiber while being lower in fat. Everything is made fresh without additives, preservatives, or artificial sweeteners.

Bella's Kitchen- Susan Schatz
Bellaire, Texas

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Turner College and Career High Enrollment Ahead of Projections

Turner College and Career High School

Turner College and Career High School last community information meeting Feb. 4 and 5

Looking for a fast track to college and career success?

If so, Turner College and Career High School is looking for you.

Opening in August 2013, Pearland ISD's third high school welcomes students who are interested in earning professional certifications, up to 60 college credits or an associate of arts degree in four years.

The last scheduled community information nights are Feb. 4 and 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the TCCHS auditorium at 4717 Bailey Road. Both sessions will be available in English and Spanish.

Enrollment Soaring

TCCHS has picked up steam, with enrollment projections already exceeding the initial goal of 400.

More than 300 students zoned to Pearland High School and 100 to Dawson High School have already signed declarations of intent to enroll.

TCCHS encourages all interested students to complete the declaration of intent to enroll form (visit www.pearlandisd.org/TurnerHS.cfm) before spring break to ensure placement in the program of their choice.

Families who have completed the online form should call 281.727.1602 to schedule a personal planning conference.

Benefits of Attending TCCHS

TCCHS students choosing to pursue an associate of arts degree will graduate as college juniors and save up to $43,000 on the first two years of college.

High school elective classwork will be specialized to lead to professional certifications and/or associate of arts degrees.

Currently, 17 career pathways are available with certifications:

Medical Science:
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA Certification)
• Dental Assistant (Registered Dental Assistant Certification)
• Emergency Medical Technician (prepare for EMT Certification)
• Pharmacy Technician (PT and IV Certifications)

Business/Finance:
• Hospital Administration (Medical Billing and Coding Certification)
• Finance (Quick Books Certification)
• Office Administration (Microsoft Office Specialist Certification)

Agriculture Science:
• Veterinary Technician (Veterinary Assistant Certification)
• Plants & Design (Texas High School Floral Design or Master Gardener Certification)
• Environmental Studies (OSHA 501 Certification)

Arts and Technology:
• Animation (Adobe Certification)
• Audio and Video Production (Final Cut Pro Certification)
• Game Art & Design (Adobe Certification)
• Information Technology (A+, Net+ and Dell Certifications)

STEM:
• Engineering (Project Lead the Way)
• HVAC (HVAC-R Technician)
• Metal Technologies/Welding (AWS Certification)

For other helpful TCCHS information and documents, visit www.pearlandisd.org/TurnerHS.cfm.

Pearland FFA wins a national two-star rating

Pearland Future Farmers of America students recently won national acclaim for their achievements as a chapter in 2011-12

The National FFA Organization selected the Pearland chapter as a two-star winner in the National FFA Chapter Award Program.

The national award program recognizes FFA chapters that have won state gold ratings for developing and conducting a detailed program of activities. Chapters may earn a one-, two- or three-star rating at the national level.

The Pearland FFA ranked among the top 10 percent of chapters in Texas and numbered among only 251 chapters nationwide to receive the two-star award.

Areas judged in the award program include
• Student Development: Leadership, healthy lifestyles, career success, scholarship and personal growth
• Chapter Development: Chapter recruitment, finance, public relations, cooperation and support group
• Community Development: Economic development, environment, human resources, citizenship and agriculture promotion

From community service projects to agricultural education, the Pearland FFA makes a positive difference by developing students' potential for leadership, personal growth and career success.

At the beginning of the 2011-12 school year, the Pearland FFA organized a clothing donation drive for the fire victims in Montgomery County.

In fall 2012, the FFA hosted its first-ever Livestock Show & Career Expo, with students raising $61,000 at auction for livestock, culinary and art entries and $14,000 in scholarships.

During FFA competitions and Texas livestock shows, Pearland FFA students frequently bring home top awards for leadership and showmanship skills.

Ovation Theatre presents "Barnum" in Dawson High

Dawson High School  " Barnum"

The circus comes to town this month as Dawson High School
stages the life of three-ring showman P.T. Barnum

Come and join the Circus! Barnum tells the story of the Prince of Humbug, Phineas Taylor Barnum. Over the objections of his wife, Charity, Barnum attempts to create a show in which the main attractions are freaks of society. Included in this mix of characters includes the oldest women alive, Joice Heth, the smallest man in the world, Tom Thumb, and to top it all off, a glamorous Swedish opera singer, Jenny Lind. Eventually, to appease Charity, Barnum agrees to give up the show and start a normal life. In the end, after Charity dies, Barnum returns to the circus business in grand fashion by forming a partnership with James A. Baily. Thus, the two men form The Greatest Show on Earth.  See why "The Greatest Show On Earth" is welcome with open arms all over the world. With songs like There's a Sucker Born Every Minute, The Colors of My Life, I Like Your Style and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All. There will only be one P.T. Barnum, but his enthusiasm and spirit live forever in this show.

Ovation Threate Presents " Barnum" Jan 31 and Feb 1-2 at 7:30 PM in DHS auditorium, 2050 Cullen Boulevard.

Tickets are $7 for students and senior citizens, $10 for adults, and $12 for premium seating.  For Tickets call 281.412.8827 or email brownam@pearlandisd.org

Pearland Winterfest Put on by Parks and Recreation

Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium (4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, TX 77584)
Ages: All ages welcome
Admission: FREE for ages 2 & under, $10 for ages 3-16, $4 for ages 17 & older
Parking: PISD Bailey Campus (4717 Bailey Road, Pearland, TX 77584) Free shuttle service provided

Purchase your tickets in advance and save! Winterfest tickets are on sale at the Parks & Recreation Office, 4141 Bailey Road, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m. now through January 25.

Tickets may also be purchased online through our registration portal. For Adult tickets, please use course number 18628. For Child tickets, please use course number 18629. Tickets purchased prior to January 16 will be mailed. Tickets purchased online after this date will be available at "Will Call" at the event main gate.

NEW! RCN Members Attend Winterfest for FREE! On advance purchase tickets only, current members of the Recreation Center & Natatorium with accounts in good standing can receive up to 5 complimentary tickets, upon request at the Pearland Parks & Recreation Office inside the Recreation Center & Natatorium. Tickets must be requested and picked up in person by the membership account owner. Tickets must be requested on or before Friday, January 25. Please note that this promotion is on advance tickets only.

If you forget to purchase your tickets in advance, bring a canned good to the event and save $2 per ticket! Collected canned goods will be donated to the Pearland Neighborhood Center to restock their food pantry after the busy holiday season. Only one discount per person.

Pre-Sale Ticket Prices:
$8 Child (ages 3-16) - Barcode 18629
$2 Adult (ages 17+) - Barcode 18628
Pre-sale ticket sales will end on January 25, 2013.

RCN Member Promotional Passes:
Child (ages 3-16) - FREE
Adult (ages 17+) - FREE
Pre-sale ticket sales will end on Janaury 25, 2013. Must be requested and picked up in person. Promotion has a 5 ticket maximum, per household.

Regular Admission (day of event):
$10 Child (ages 3-16) or $8 with a donated canned good
$4 Adult (ages 17+) or $2 with a donated canned good

Join us for a fun-filled day of playing in the snow, riding rides and eating great food with friends and family!

Complete schedule of Winterfest events is coming soon.

UHCL-Pearland Entertainment Stage Schedule of Events

• 11:00 a.m. - Industrial Rhythm 
• 11:30 a.m. - Joe Libby - Ventriloquist & Magician
• 12 Noon - Crocodile Encounters
• 12:30 p.m. - Industrial Rhythm
• 1:00 p.m. - Joe Libby
• 1:30 p.m. - Crocodile Encounters
• 2:00 p.m. - Industrial Rhythm
• 2:30 p.m. - Joe Libby
• 3:00 p.m. - Crocodile Encounters
• 3:30 p.m. - Industrial Rhythm

Download the official Winterfest 2013 event map (.pdf) here.

Dawson Winter Dash 5k & Family Fun Run

The Dawson Winter Dash is a fundraising effort in support of the Dawson High School Eagle Marching Band and Catalyst Color Guard. Join the fun and excitement by cheering on your favorite racers and stay for some winter festivities, Texas-style! Entry to Winterfest included - up to a $10 value! Click here for more information and to register.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For volunteer opportunities at Winterfest, please contact Angelica Smith, Special Events Coordinator, at 281.412.8907.

For sponsorship opportunities at Winterfest, please contact Carry Capers, Resource Development Manager, at 281.412.8906.

Oakbrook Estates in Pearland Selling Like Hot Cakes

Oakbrook Estates in Pearland is Selling like Hot Cakes

Oakbrook Estates is a well established community with Brighton Homes being the only builder in the community is selling like hot cakes.  Tony Young the Sales Counselor with Brighton states that "he could not be more happy with the progress of the recently added section.  I just simply can't keep them on the ground.  Once we get the home started it is with in no time that we have it sold.  I wish that I had more homes, I could sell them even faster."  Oakbrook Estates community range in value from the $150's to the $220's with a variety of sizes ranging from 1,500 to 2,900 square feet; this could be the reason for the high demand states John Rogers with RE/MAX Top Realty.  Brighton Homes fits what most families are looking.  They build a Great Home, a Great Price!  Their homes are well constructed and give real value to the product in which they build.  You can walk into the home the model home and quickly  see that with in seconds.  

John Rogers said "that the location of Oakbrook Estates make the community a very sought out area.  The lush green rural country setting is close proximity to Beltway 8, Pearland Parkway and I-45.   It is just minutes to all major outlets leading to Houston's Downtown, Medical Center and Galleria. Pearland Town Center, and Baybrook Mall makes the community convenient to getting to work and to shopping .  Oakbrook is just right down the road from Wal-Mart and Home Depot. This is one of the main reason why it is selling quickly."

If you are looking to buy or sell your home In Oakbrook call your "go2reatlyteam". They not only sell in the community but they live in it.  Call 281-698-PEAR.  You can also check the homes that are for sale by going to their website at www.gopearland.com

RE/MAX -Liniger named most influential real estate leader

Liniger named most influential real estate leader

Inman News Survey Honors Contributions to Industry

NEW YORK, NY – RE/MAX Co-Founder and Chairman Dave Linigeris one of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders” for 2012 according to Inman News. Last year, Liniger also received the “People’s Choice Most Influential Real Estate Leader” award, garnering the largest vote total in the history of the online survey.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by your peers in an industry that has seen so many changes and challenges over the past few years,” Liniger said.  “As real estate professionals, we’ve proven we’re up to those challenges, and ready to take advantage of the strong rebound in the market that started last year, which I believe will carry through 2013.”

The Inman News “100 Most Influential Leader” list is the result of a popular vote in a December online survey and honors real estate leaders who have made the most significant contributions over the year. Those chosen embody leadership, ingenuity, strength and conviction, and are change agents for the industry.  Liniger has lobbied for and supported real estate legislation and policy reforms intended to assist consumers and move the housing market further down the road to a sustainable recovery.

“We’re celebrating our 40^thanniversary this month, and what’s changed for RE/MAX and the rest of the industry in those decades is technology and the role it plays in every real estate transaction,” Liniger said.  “But what hasn’t changed is the personal connection that we have with our buyers and sellers.  That’s still central to every relationship.”

Liniger, together with his wife, Gail, co-founded RE/MAX in 1973.  From a single office in Denver, they built a global real estate franchise that now has nearly 90,000 agents in more than 85 countries, an international presence greater than any of its competitors.

Earlier this year, for the 10^th time in 14 years, RE/MAX was recognized as the highest ranking real estate company in Entrepreneur magazine’s 34^th annual “Franchise 500.”  The company also earned the No.1 real estate ranking in the Top 200 survey, published in the October 2012 edition of Franchise Times magazine, and was named  one of the “Top 50 Franchises for Minorities” by the National Minority Franchising Initiative through theWorld Franchising Network.

Due to an innovative “maximum commission” concept, RE/MAX attracts top-performing real estate agents, and as a result, RE/MAX has held No. 1 market share every year since 1997.  RE/MAX agents are also the most productive among those affiliated with national real estate franchise brands.

Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.  For more information about RE/MAX, please visit www.remax.com or www.joinremax.com.

About the RE/MAX Network

RE/MAX celebrates its 40^th anniversary this year. The Denver-based global franchisor was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, real estate industry visionaries who still lead the company today.

RE/MAX is recognized as one of the leading real estate franchise companies with the most productive sales force in the industry and a global reach of more than 85 countries.

With a passion for the communities in which its agents live and work, RE/MAX is proud to have raised more than $120 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® and other charities.