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Continued Growth During Real Estate Downturn

Company Launches eEdge Industry’s First Lead-To-Close Business Solution Today

AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 21, 2011)–Keller Williams Realty reported today at its national convention that it ended 2010 with 79,315 associates, 701 market centers (offices), and associate profit share up 7.2 percent, with its agents receiving $34.6 million dollars back. Since the inception of the profit sharing program, the company has given back over $304 million in earnings to its agents. Additionally, CEO Mark Willis shared in his annual State of the Company address to more than 8,000 convention attendees that, since the real estate market’s sharp downturn in 2005, the company has grown 30 percent in agents, 40 percent in market centers, 21 percent in closed units and 11 percent in closed GCI.

“Keller Williams agents have outpaced the market in every way, through productivity and profit share. As a company, we are better off now than we were before the shift–and we have our associates to thank for that," said Willis.

The growth of the company can be attributed to the growth of its agents. Agent productivity continued to rise with units closed up 6 percent from December 2009 to 2010, while comparably, the NAR membership as a whole went down in closed units 4.8 percent. Overall the company’s associates saw productivity year on year percentage increases across the board in listings taken (up 13 percent), contracts closed volume (up 9 percent) and contracts closed units (6 percent).

“These numbers are the most important to us because they are proof that our agents are succeeding, making more money and growing their businesses. They are truly breaking through," Willis added.

Willis also did the honors of “turning on" the industry’s firstcomplete lead-to-close business solution, eEdge, during his address. This unique tool is now available to every Keller Williams associate at a fraction of the cost they would normally pay with functionality to build their leads, database and sales. Additionally, with the company-wide paperless transaction system, consumers can expect a faster, more seamless closing process.

“We want to thank our associates and their unwavering commitment to the growth of their businesses and leading the way in the industry in technology," said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “Keller Williams Realty wouldn’t be forging ahead with such an important product like eEdge without the support of our agents and their vote!"

In addition to reporting positive growth and technological advancement, the company received many accolades in 2010 including:

·         Entrepreneur magazine, No. 1 ranked real estate franchise on the 31^st Annual Franchise 500 list

·         J.D. Power and Associates, highest in overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the third year in a row

·         Inman News, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Gary Keller named one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate

·         Training Magazine, highest ranking real estate franchise on the annual Training Top 125, #47 Overall

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About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:

Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 690 offices and almost 80,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at (www.kw.com).

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with all the millions of dollars big brokerages spend on national advertising. But a recent NAR study says otherwise. Want to know more? Check out the video!

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I hope business is going well! Because I know how dedicated you are to success in your real estate business, I wanted to share with you the latest issue of OutFront. In it you’ll find ideas, inspiration and solid strategies for seizing the market.

http://kw.com/outfront/

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Open Books

Keller Williams Realty places a premium on trust – we are an “open books” company. We allow associates access to their market center’s financials so they can see firsthand how the company is performing. It is a system where brokers and agents are partners in the profits and everyone works toward maximizing financial success.

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Different by Design 

At Keller Williams Realty, we like to think we stand out from other real estate firms in many ways, but these areas in particular define Keller Williams Realty as an industry innovator and leader: Culture, Education, Profit Share and Technology. 

We focus on helping associates realize their fullest potential. You will find opportunities for growth, support for achieving your objectives and a true sense of family and belonging.

Your success is our goal.... Make today the day you begin the next fulfilling chapter in your life and career.

People Who Care

We support one another in achieving goals and celebrate the accomplishment of milestones. We treat each other with respect and integrity. We challenge ourselves and our colleagues in a productive, meaningful way. We encourage growth and self-discovery, and have fun in the process. And we lend a hand whenever it is needed.

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Education

At the center of our progressive learning-driven culture is Keller Williams University. Our comprehensive curriculum addresses every aspect of the business, from starting a new career to taking an established business to new heights. Each course is based on proven models, systems and tools that help increase productivity, and ultimately, success.

From distance learning to group sessions to one-on-one coaching, you will find a range of classes and coursework to fit your schedule and needs. To know is to grow, and Keller Williams University presents wonderful ways to expand your horizons.

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Build Wealth

Committed to treating associates as stakeholders and partners, Keller Williams Realty has created a unique profit sharing program in which close to 50 percent of every market center’s profit every month are returned to those who have attracted other productive associates into the market center.  Our profit sharing system grew from the conviction of Gary Keller, co-founder and chairman, who created Keller Williams Realty on the belief that if the company focused on building its agents' careers, agents would in turn build the company.

Keller Williams Realty’s profit sharing program enables any associate to become part of the growth trajectory for any Keller Williams Realty market center, and be rewarded with passive, potentially long-term income, without investing any capital.   

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Gain the high-tech edge... online and onward!

As technology continues to transform the ways in which prospects search for homes and agents communicate with their clients, Keller Williams Realty is at the forefront with the tools and training that agents need to stay on the leading edge. As with everything we do, our technology is focused on our agents’ success, and is led by our Electronic Agent Consortium (eAgentC™), an agent-focused technology group. The research, training and tools eAgentC provides enables agents to fully leverage technology to gain a competitive edge in their businesses.

Watch the video tour below to learn how you can leverage Keller Williams technology to power your business forward.

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 Company gives back $32.2 million in profit share to agents, moves to third-largest real estate franchise in the United States

AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 22, 2010) — Keller Williams Realty Inc. reported today at its national convention that, despite the battered economy, it closed out 2009 with increased profit, profit share and associate growth. According to CEO Mark Willis, who delivered his annual State of the Company address to more than 8,500 convention attendees, the company gave back $32.2 million in profit share to its agents in 2009, up six percent year-over-year. Since the inception of the profit sharing program, the company has given back $270 million in earnings to its agents.

The gains were driven by an increase in agent productivity, with the number of contracts closed per agent increasing by 16 percent year-over-year. Accordingly, Keller Williams Realty office owners closed the year with a cumulative 86 percent increase in owner profit for the year. On average, the company has grown its business (as measured by the number of closed units) at an annual rate of 27 percent for the past 12 years.

The company also continued to grow by number of associates. While the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) saw a seven percent decrease in its membership in 2009, Keller Williams Realty grew its associate base by three percent, ending the year with more than 76,879 associates across North America.

“We are incredibly proud of the milestones we’ve achieved this year and the accolades we received; and it is all thanks to our incredibly resilient agents and market centers,” said Mark Willis, CEO, Keller Williams Realty. “It is no secret that we have our eyes on growth and we place a lot of emphasis on recruiting and gaining market share because that’s what drives our economic model. Our growth this year was also driven by more than 90 mergers and roll-ins that our office owners completed and we’re proud to say that we’ve done it all without one cent of operating debt.”

“That’s why as we’re looking into the future, we envision becoming the No. 1 real estate franchise in North America and even further expansion globally in the coming years,” Willis added.

In addition to being named the third-largest real estate franchise in the United States by REAL Trends, the company received accolades throughout the year including:

• Entrepreneur magazine, No. 1 ranked real estate franchise on the 31^st Annual Franchise 500 list
• J.D. Power and Associates, highest in overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the second year in a row
• Inman News, President and COO Mary Tennant named one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate
• Swanepoel TRENDS Report survey, No. 1 Industry Trendsetter of 2009 and 2009 Most Recognizable Real Estate Franchise Brand
• REAL Trends 500, Keller Williams offices comprised more than a quarter of the entire list, and of the major brands represented in the report, was the only company to boast growth in both number of agents added to its ranks and in total transactions closed.
• RISMedia’s Power Broker Report, KW again had the largest majority of offices on the list – accounting for 35 percent of all the brokerages listed and was No.1 in number of agents and total closed transactions.
• Stevie Awards, Sales Training and Coaching Program of the Year for MAPS Coaching

"Momentum is the most powerful competitive tool that you can posses,” said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “And our agents have it. We’ve seen them tackle the tough market and embrace new trends that make them stronger every day. The groundwork has been paved for an extraordinary 2010, and even more productive and profitable years to come."

Throughout 2009, Keller Williams Realty launched new products and services specifically to boost its agents’ businesses. The company provided no-cost, open access to downloadable training from its training arm, Keller Williams University (KWU). Additionally, company chairman and co-founder Gary Keller’s hit the road to teach the 12 tactics from his book, SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times, which just became a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon.com best-seller.

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SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times written by Gary Keller, author of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan. Click here to request your copy!

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Learn more about Family Reunion Our Main Event February 20 – 24, 2010 in New Orleans, LA

Visit http://familyreunion.kw.com/

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Watch Gary Keller of Keller Williams Realty at Family Reunion 2009 for thought provoking words on success!! This link will expire on Mon, Feb 15, 2010

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AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 21, 2009) — Keller Williams Realty joined the ranks of the top franchises in the world last week, when the company was ranked as the No. 1 real estate franchise on the 31^st Annual Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur magazine. During the same week, the company was also voted the Most Recognizable Brand of Real Estate Franchises for 2009 in an industry-wide survey for the Swanepoel TRENDS Report.

“The Swanepoel TRENDS Report is a respected source for the real estate industry and beyond, as is Entrepreneur magazine, and we are excited to see our agents honored in this way for all of their hard work,” said Mark Willis, CEO, Keller Williams Realty. “We certainly wouldn’t have been included on either list without the dedication and resolve of our agents.”  

According to the ranking in Entrepreneur magazine, the most important criteria to determine the top franchises included financial strength and stability, as well as growth rate and size of the franchise system. The magazine also looked at the number of years the company has been in business and the length of time it’s been franchising, in addition to start-up costs and financial data. Additionally, Keller Williams Realty made an impressive showing on the overall list, placing higher than any other real estate franchise.

The Swanepoel TRENDS Report is published by Stefan Swanepoel, a real estate industry speaker and insider. The survey was crafted to determine the Most Recognizable Brand for Real Estate Franchises for his report out in February 2010. The survey included votes cast by 11,000 plus real estate agents, who cast 390,000 votes to select the top 10.

Earlier in the year, Keller Williams Realty also received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms from J.D. Power and Associates for the second year in a row.

“We are extremely proud that our associates and company are being recognized for our strength and stability during this time in our industry,” said Mary Tennant, president and COO, Keller Williams Realty. “We attribute our success to being in business with phenomenal people and to our core business models, which have allowed our franchises to thrive during any market.”

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Keller Williams Realty is proud to be the fastest growing real estate company in North America, with 685 market centers, more than 77,337 associates and $31,053,268 in profit share over the last 12 months.*

 *numbers are year to date November 2009

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