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Dave Collins Appointed Chief Operating Officer Of ERA Real Estate

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Fortifying Brand’s Executive Team with a Passionate Leader

Madison, NJ – May 14, 2018 (PRNewswire) ERA Real Estate, a leading global residential real estate franchisor, today announced that Dave Collins has assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. Collins is a dedicated real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience in broker engagement, team retention and strategy.

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In his new role, Collins will reinforce ERA’s mission to provide the best tools and resources for brokers and agents to succeed. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Broker Services, providing consultation for brokers and recommending best practices to drive team success. He will work alongside Simon Chen, president and CEO of ERA Real Estate, and evaluate how the brand can continue to grow and transform through technology, innovation and a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

“Dave Collins is a strong leader within ERA who emulates everything our brand is about,” said Chen. “His love and passion for the brand is unmatched. He understands our core values and how to incorporate them into practical business applications that set our brokers and agents up for success.”

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Dave Collins

“I am ecstatic to take on this role,” said Collins. “Simon is bringing great ideas to the table to really propel us ahead of the industry curve. As COO, my aim is to complement his vision with a laser-focus on execution, so our brokers and agents can remain among the most successful in the business. I’ve been in this business a long time and have seen tremendous change. But this team, brand and network continue to think differently every day and that makes it a really exciting place to be. At the end of the day, our success is about the people, our brokers, agents and team, so I want to ensure they are thriving.”

Since joining ERA, Collins has helped the brand reimagine how a broker services team can cater to all levels of real estate professionals by focusing on individual success. He oversaw the implementation of the Four Disciplines of Execution, a tool used to measure engagement and significantly increase production and broker retention rates. His background also emphasizes online lead generation, metrics measurement and analysis, relocation and commerce experience.

“My previous roles with ERA have helped me understand all of the different internal spokes of the brand and what it means to succeed as a company,” continued Collins. I see the full power of our resources and I want to make sure that our brokers and agents are fully engaged with them to serve a new generation of home buyers and sellers.”

ABOUT ERA REAL ESTATE:

At ERA Real Estate, we don’t adapt to change, we create it. We believe that our core business values of collaboration, innovation, diversity and growth are needed now more than ever. As a global leader in the residential real estate industry for more than 40 years, ERA was the first real estate franchise to expand internationally, the first to post listings online, and is the only national company that offers the Sellers Security® Plan program. The ERA Real Estate network includes 40,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates and approximately 2,300 offices throughout the United States and 31 other countries and territories. ERA Franchise Systems LLC (www.ERA.com) which operates the ERA Real Estate system, is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global provider of real estate services. ERA Real Estate information is available at www.ExploreERA.com.

Media Contact:

Maggie Rohr
(973) 407-4027
maggie.rohr@era.com

Simon Chen Appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of ERA Real Estate

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Madison, NJ – March 5, 2018 (PRNewswire) ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, announced that Simon Chen has assumed the position of president and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLC, effective today. Chen is a widely respected technology expert with decades of experience in real estate brokerage investments, marketing and operations.

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In his new role, Chen is responsible for leading the ERA® brand’s growth strategy focused on enhancing agent recruitment, productivity and market share. He most recently served as the brand’s chief operating officer, a position he was recruited for and has held since May 2017.

“Simon Chen’s appointment takes advantage of our deep stable of leadership talent to further our growth strategy,” said John Peyton, President & CEO, Realogy Franchise Group. “His unique entrepreneurial background in technology and real estate will help ERA continue to serve and support agents by implementing innovative technologies that take advantage of our deep data resources.”

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Simon Chen

“I am thrilled to lead the ERA brand and to serve the agents and brokers that we call family,” said Chen. “I look forward to continuing our leadership with technology and digital tools that drive our agent-centric mission. Continual innovation in today’s real estate industry is the best way we can help agents serve their clients, their communities and their career aspirations.”

Since joining ERA, Chen has worked to champion tools designed to enhance productivity, with specific focus on processes and services that drive growth for agents and franchisees. He was instrumental in the expansion of the ERA Sellers Security PlanSM which gives sellers of qualified homes the peace of mind of knowing that their home will sell after listing it with an ERA agent, and the addition of a new pilot program, ERA Express SellSM, which expands this initiative to a “sell now” program.

Chen also played a significant role in ERA agent development and retention programs, promoting wider use of the company’s Zap® platform, a way for agents to better predict customer needs, and the ERA learning platform, which provides curated access to ERA training material. His culture-forward approach is driving a new energy and excitement into the network as well.

Chen is a licensed broker in California and a member of the Beverly Hills and Santa Clara real estate boards. He mentors with the National Association of REALTORS® Second Century Ventures’ REach® program and Moderne Ventures, two real estate technology incubators.

Prior to joining ERA, Chen was the COO at Realty One Group. He founded global real estate brokerage and technology consulting firm Century Pacific Group, and served as senior director of corporate development and strategy at realtor.com.

About ERA Real Estate:

ERA Franchise Systems LLC (www.ERA.com) is a global leader in the residential real estate industry with more than 40 years of experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services, delivering value through innovation and collaboration. The ERA Real Estate network includes more than 39,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates and approximately 2,300 offices throughout the United States and 31 other countries and territories. ERA Franchise Systems LLC, which operates the ERA Real Estate system, is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global provider of real estate services. ERA Real Estate information is available at www.ExploreERA.com.

Media Contact:

Maggie Rohr
(973) 407-4027
maggie.rohr@era.com