About RE/MAX Properties

Success breeds success

It was a classic case of improving your golf game by playing with better golfers. The RE/MAX approach had a profound impact on the industry, and today there are many imitators. But none has yet been able to match the level of professionalism held by RE/MAX agents.

Indeed, both consumers and others in the industry continue to perceive RE/MAX as the ultimate organization with which top real estate professionals affiliate. RE/MAX agents average 12 years of experience, far exceeding the industry average. They also surpass their peers in professional designations - a sign of advanced education in real estate sales and marketing.

Continuous growth

Although RE/MAX growth in the early years wasn't exactly stellar, the company has grown every month since its founding. The concept that seemed so logical and powerful to Dave Liniger, was extremely threatening to the industry status quo. Concerted efforts were made to impede the company's growth. At the close of 1973, there were just 21 agents and eight offices. By 1976 there were 100 agents and by 1977, with 480 agents in the system, RE/MAX gained No. 1 market share in its headquarters city of Denver. That same year, the company expanded into Canada. In 1978, RE/MAX added its 100th office and 1,000th agent - and the hot air balloon became the company's official corporate logo. By 1980, the organization had 3,000 agents.

Pioneering buyer representation

Also in 1994, RE/MAX endorsed the Accredited Buyer Representative professional designation, conferred by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council. The designation confirms an agent's expertise in the emerging field of buyer representation - yet another radical change to the status quo championed by RE/MAX. Today, out of the 3,510 agents with ABR designations, 1,983 are RE/MAX Associates. RE/MAX agents also dominate the ranks of Certified Relocation Professionals. That designation, conferred by the Employee Relocation Council, is considered one of the toughest designations to earn in residential real estate. It confirms an agent's experience and expertise in working with relocating corporate employees. Nearly 70 percent of all Certified Relocation Professionals are with RE/MAX.

International expansion

In 1995, RE/MAX expanded into Southern Africa, Spain, Israel, Italy, Greece and Germany, and the 40,000-agent milestone was passed. In 1996, first Franchise Relations Award, based on superior support, training, and communications services was provided to franchisees. Expansion continued with offices opening in Central America and Australia - and by the end of the year RE/MAX had offices in 20 countries and spanned five continents. In February 1997, the network passed the 45,000-agent mark. In 1998 RE/MAX was recognized as the largest, most successful real estate organization in the world.

About RE/MAX Real Estate Group

RE/MAX Properties, Inc. has five conveniently located offices in the Colorado Springs area. Our office is located on Woodmoor Drive, just off of I-25 and Highway 105 in Monument. There are a total of around 270 agents on the "Properties" team...and growing! Our Vision Statement says, "A team working together with a common purpose, making a difference within our community through a commitment to quality. Our strength and renewal comes from the acknowledgement of the value of each individual and their vision. Through responsiveness, involvement, accountability and flexibility, the future holds no limits."