16 HomeSmart International Companies Also Included in the Report, 14 Receive Up-and-Comer Recognition

PHOENIX ⎼ HomeSmart ranked as the 5th largest residential real estate company in the nation according to the 2018 REAL Trends 500 for the second consecutive year.

Based on the company’s 2018 performance, the 100-percent commission brokerage ranked No. 5 for closed transaction sides with 36,064, compared to 33,601 in 2017, a 7.3 percent increase year over year.

“2018 was an exciting year as we welcomed new agents to HomeSmart and saw continued growth in production from our existing teams and agents,” said HomeSmart International Chief Operating Officer Wendy Forsythe. “We are committed to providing the best service in the industry and helping agents reach their business goals.”

The franchise also held its spot, ranking No. 8 for closed sales volume with $12,058,264,216, a 16.3 percent increase over the previous year’s $10,369,070,559.

“We’re thrilled to see the continued growth of our corporate offices and franchise network,” said HomeSmart LLC Owner and International CEO and Founder Matt Widdows. “We are dedicated to supporting the success of our franchises across the country and it’s wonderful to see that they’re continuing to excel and succeed as a result.”

Sixteen HomeSmart companies made it in this year’s report, including 14 Up-and-Comers that closed 500 or more sides in 2018.

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