RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada tops in growth for RE/MAX International in 2007

MISSISSAUGA - Unprecedented demand for housing in Ontario and the East Coast, along with exceptional corporate leadership, prompted RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada to realize the greatest regional growth, among all regions worldwide, for RE/MAX International in 2007. The extraordinary accomplishment earned RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada the prestigious and exclusive RE/MAX Region of the Year Award, presented at the Annual RE/MAX International Convention held earlier this year in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The award was presented to Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President and Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, before an audience of several thousand real estate professionals. The honour is bestowed upon the region that has experienced the largest net gain in sales associates.

"The accomplishments of 2007 were quite significant for our organization," says Polzler. "We're confident that we, at RE/MAX, represent the best that this industry has to offer, in terms of our people, our experience and our value proposition. Yet, it is, by far, our people that continue to propel us to new heights."

In 2007, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada's strategic regional leadership and recruitment efforts brought almost 500 new agents into the fold. The number of offices grew to reach almost 500 in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

"Solid economic fundamentals are expected to prop up real estate activity once again in 2008," notes Polzler. "Record or near-record momentum is forecast in the Atlantic provinces in particular. Given the ongoing strength in residential markets, there's no question we are poised to grow again."