The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
NEW HAVEN — The Connecticut Association of Realtors (CTR) and WTNH News 8 will host two gubernatorial primary debates. The debate for Republican candidates is June 5, followed by the Democratic debate on June 11. Both will be held at the historic Shubert Theatre in New Haven.
WTNH will air the debates live from 7 to 8 pm. Connecticut Realtors (CTR.tv) and WTNH will stream the debates live on their respective websites and social media channels.
Both organizations say these debates will provide voters with a chance to evaluate the candidates and make an informed choice about the future of Connecticut.
Questions to the candidates will come from representatives of CTR and News 8. The public is encouraged to tune in to WTNH or CTR.tv on June 5 and 11.
The Connecticut Association of Realtors is the state’s largest trade association representing 17,000 members involved in all aspects of real estate in Connecticut.
Pearce Real Estate holds annual meeting
NORTH HAVEN — Pearce Real Estate recently held its 2018 annual meeting at the New Haven Lawn Club.
After a breakfast the guest speaker, Barry Nalebuff took the podium. Nalebuff is the Milton Steinbach Professor of Management at the Yale School of Management, and cofounder of Honest Tea, Kombrewcha, and Maker Oats. Nalebuff spoke on the Art of Negotiation. He brought up many important points and perspectives that one needs to have to succeed in a negotiation, which was followed by a great question and answer session.
CEO Barbara Pearce made several announcements, including Pearce Real Estate’s 60th Anniversary, an anniversary logo, and a party this June. Pearce stated, “What an incredible milestone it is, and I am so very proud of everyone that has helped to make 60 years possible.”
She went on to discuss the state of the market, and Pearce’s good performance in it. Absorption rates are in a better place and Pearce is doing better than most in Connecticut’s still tough economy.
Pearce introduced all the Pearce Mortgage and Insurance partners. That was followed by an introduction of 10 new agents. 20-year service awards were presented to Debbie Cangiano of the Pearce Guilford office, and to Lili Mastronardi of the Pearce Clinton office. Rookie of the Year went to Stephanie Davis, of the Wallingford Regional office. Then the Chairman’s Circle awards were announced.
Pearce Real Estate is a local, independently owned, full-service real estate company with more than 100 agents and 8 offices in the greater New Haven and Shoreline areas for your convenience. Find all of our Residential agents, offices, listings, and other services at hpearce.com. For commercial agents, offices, and listings go to hpearcecommercial.com.
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates named top U.S. franchise
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. – Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. has been named a top U.S. franchise by Franchise Business Review in its “2018 Top Multi-Unit Franchises” report, which is based solely on franchise owners’ satisfaction with their franchisor.
The top franchises were named to the report based on feedback Franchise Business Review gathered from surveying over 6,600 multi-unit franchise owners, representing more than 250 leading franchise brands in 2017. Franchise owners must also own more than three units for inclusion on the list.
“Being named one of the best franchises in the country as a result of the positive feedback provided by our multi-unit franchise owners is truly an honor,” said Bill Scavone, president and chief operating officer of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. “Inclusion on this prestigious list also reflects the tremendous faith our multi-unit franchise owners have in the quality products and support we provide our affiliates and in the Weichert brand itself.”
One such franchise is Weichert, Realtors Coastal Properties in South Carolina, one of the top-producing Weichert affiliates nationally.
“We opened our company as an independent agency in Hilton Head Island, and as we grew and tried to establish ourselves in the marketplace, it was clear that we needed a better business plan,” said Karen Ryan, whose company has opened three additional offices in South Carolina since joining Weichert in 2004. “We were attracted to Weichert because they have a clear plan for success for their franchisees.”
Joe and Karen Ryan were also named 2017 Rockstar Franchisees by Franchise Business Review, which Joe Ryan credits to his affiliation with Weichert.
Visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2018 Top Multi-Unit Franchises. More information about Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. can be found at www.weichertfranchise.com or by calling 877533-9007.
Weichert, Realtors The Zubretsky Group names top agent
WETHERSFIELD — Weichert, Realtors -The Zubretsky Group in Wethersfield named Realtor Paul Cranick the top agent in the office for the month of April, after generating the most new listings in April.
“Paul is a tremendously talented agent that continues to demonstrate his ability to be a top performing real estate professional with his April sales production,” said John Zubretsky Jr., owner/broker at Weichert, Realtors - The Zubretsky Group. “He also raises the bar for real estate excellence here in our office with his April sales production. We’re proud to have him on our team and applaud his accomplishments.”
Cranick is part of a team of agents at Weichert, Realtors- The Zubretsky Group, which brings many years of combined real estate experience to its clients.