EXp Realty has secured new headline-making talent in “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Gina Kirschenheiter and her partner Travis Mullen as team leaders for The Gated Group.
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EXp Realty has secured new headline-making talent in Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter and her partner Travis Mullen as team leaders for The Gated Group.
“Mr. Kirschenheiter and Mr. Mullen embody the entrepreneurial spirit that defines eXp Realty,” said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, in a written statement. “Our platform is designed for professionals looking to grow and innovate, and we are thrilled that they recognized the opportunity to build a legacy here. eXp Realty is a place where professionals thrive. , we are excited to support them on this journey.”
Mr. Kirschenheiter and Mr. Mullen have been working together for several years, and this year the pair generated $8.5 million in sales for their Luxury International Portfolio. In a recent interview with US Weekly, Kirschenheiter said he loves working directly with customers and that Mullen, who has an extensive background in real estate investing and financial analysis, is the “brains and heart” of their business. Ta.
“He is an incredibly natural problem solver and handles all the curveballs that are inevitable in real estate,” she told US Weekly. “Together, we are a complete package.”
The two said they are focusing on the high-end market and serving international buyers and sellers.
“Helping people find their home – the place where memories are made – is incredibly rewarding,” Kirschenheiter said in the eXp announcement. “Real estate is a career that allows me to grow and build for myself while remaining true to myself. At eXp Realty, I feel a sense of community that is rare in the real estate industry. It’s not competition, it’s collaboration. It’s an environment in which we can grow.”
Mullen said eXp’s cloud-based model and supportive community were key to the company’s move and will allow the team to reach new heights.
“The flexibility of eXp’s model just made sense for us,” he said. “The fee caps, virtual tools, and supportive community stood out to us. We wanted to build a brand that reflected who we are, and eXp Realty did just that. We give you the power to make it happen. Gated Group opens new doors with eXp Realty. Whether you’re buying, selling, or dreaming, we’re here to help. We’re here to make that happen.”
Mr. Kirschenheiter and Mr. Mullen are part of eXp’s bold recruitment and retention strategy. Wendy Forsyth, EXp chief marketing officer, said the company is focused on hiring experienced agents and leveraging its heritage as the industry’s first cloud-based brokerage.
“We’re very focused on attracting production agents and teams,” she told Inman in a previous article. “That means the top tier of the industry. This year, our campaign and slogan has been ‘eXp is where professionals grow.’ This is the backbone of our recruitment efforts, especially considering the market. ”
“Agents are looking for stability and legacy and all of the important fundamentals that a proven model and intermediary like eXp can provide,” she added. “So that was the main focus of our recruiting efforts this year.”
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