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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, has expanded into Greece.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, announced today that ENEA Real Estate is now part of its global brokerage network and will operate as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Athens Properties. The company will add one office and 18 real estate consultants to the global network and will service Attica as well as the main tourist destinations of Greece.
“When I established ENEA Real Estate, my vision, and promise was to create a real estate brand that would be the consumer’s first choice for the Greek real estate market,” said Kyriakos Xydis, Managing Partner of ENEA Real Estate. “Now that we are part of the global real estate network of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, we can now take that vision and expand so much further with the resources available to network members.”
“Joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand gives us the opportunity to be part of a strong global brand, which is widely recognized and respected,” said George Karakovounis, ENEA Real Estate Partner. “We have important goals over the next few years, and we knew making this decision would put us on route to achieve them.”
“I am thrilled to welcome Kyriakos, George and their team of ambitious real estate professionals to our global network,” said Chris Stuart, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Joining the network will elevate the team’s already locally trusted company globally. “Under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices name, their leadership and agents are immediately connected to over 50,000 real estate professionals around the globe.”
By joining, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Athens Properties agents gain access to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ active referral and relocation networks, and its “FOREVER Cloud” technology suite, a powerful source for lead generation, marketing support, social media, video production/distribution and more. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has aligned with best-in-class technology platforms to deliver world-class support to its network members far into the future.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Athens Properties will also have full access to the recently unveiled, Real Estate I.Q. System. The System combines the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand, marketing resources and technology with continuing education, training, mentoring and consulting. The brand also provides global listing syndication, professional training and ongoing education and the exclusive Luxury Collection marketing program for premier listings. Its Prestige Magazine showcases network members’ premium listings with a strong lineup of feature stories covering topics that appeal to high-end real estate clients.
“We are excited to enter the market of Attica with a excellent company such as ENEA Real Estate,” said Gino Blefari, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “The Greek real estate market offers tremendous opportunities and we are thrilled to officially welcome Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Athens Properties as our first brokerage in this renowned location.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices recently added its first brokerage in India and Portugal, as well.
© 2021 David Mazor
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