MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. / Dec. 12, 2022 — Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) recently added Nicole Dillon, Cheryl Laperriere, Tona Colotla, Donna Eide, and Jamie Dooly to its franchise sales team, a group dedicated to growing the Weichert® brand and guiding prospective franchisees toward a path of sustained success. The franchise sales team’s expansion will help Weichert continue to meet market demand during a period of growth for its national franchise system.
“We are very excited to have Tona, Nicole, Jamie, Donna, and Cheryl as part of our team,” said Kevin Hill, executive vice president of franchise sales at WREA. “They each bring unique experience that will help drive franchise growth across the country and bring new affiliates into our successful Weichert system that is built on industry-leading technology, tools, resources, and support.”
Nicole Dillon worked in franchise sales and development for both RE/MAX and Realty ONE Group prior to joining the WREA team. She’s from Brownsburg, Indiana and will serve the Central region for WREA. Dillon majored in education at Johnson University in Knoxville. She’s been married to her husband, Chad, for 25 years, and the couple have two wonderful adult children together, Madison and Adam.
Cheryl Laperriere has over 21 years of experience in the industry and previously worked for Coldwell Banker before joining the WREA team. Laperriere is from Rochester, Minnesota and will serve the East region for WREA. She holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. Laperriere has been married for over 30 years and has two sons, Matt and Luke. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, cooking, and yoga.
Tona Colotla has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. He made the move to WREA after working at Realogy, where he was recognized with the Developer of the Year Award. Colotla resides in Tempe, Arizona and will serve the West region for the franchise sales team at WREA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.
Donna Eide has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She’s managed some of the most distinguished brokers during in the industry and has been recognized with Top Producer and Manager of the Year Awards. Eide joined the WREA team after working with Desert Sothebys International Realty. She’s lived in Southern California for 30 years and will serve the West region for WREA. Eide has two amazing children, Tayler and Dawson, and loves spending time with her family, tennis, pickleball, going to the beach, hiking, and watching football.
Jamie Dooly joined the WREA team after spending three years in franchise sales with Goosehead Insurance. She resides in Katy, Texas and will serve the Central region for WREA. Dooly holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Texas State University. Outside of work, she enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with her two pets, Cash and Killer.
With more than 50 years of success, Weichert is a proven leader and recognized real estate brand in the national market. The company has franchised offices serving over 380 markets in 43 states. Weichert offers a market-tested system that gives brokerage owners and sales associates the technology, tools, training, lead gen, and resources to allow them to achieve real growth in their business. The brand’s “one-size-does-not-fit-all” approach aims to complement affiliates’ individual styles and allow them to forge their own approach to capturing market share in their local area.
More information about Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. can be found at www.weichertfranchise.com or by calling (877) 533-9007.
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About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.: Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a top real estate franchisor established in 2001 by Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies, which has been in operation since 1969. The company provides a clearly defined business model for operating, managing and marketing a real estate brokerage, along with industry-leading technology, marketing tools and coaching. Its first affiliate opened in 2002, and the franchise network has since grown to over 370 offices, serving markets in over 40 states. The company has been named one of the top traditional residential real estate franchises by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 straight years and identified by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise for owner satisfaction seven years in a row. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com or for information on franchise opportunities visit WeichertFranchise.com.
Each Weichert® franchised office is independently owned and operated.
