GRAVOIS MILLS, Mo. / Feb. 24, 2021 – Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. continues to grow its presence in Missouri with the addition of Weichert, Realtors® – Laurie Realty in Gravois Mills.
The newest Weichert® affiliate is the company’s fourth franchise in the state of Missouri and the first in Morgan County.
Weichert, Realtors® – Laurie Realty, formerly known as Laurie Realty, is the oldest continuously operating real estate office on the Lake of the Ozarks.
The owner of the company, Billy Boulden, made the decision to join the Weichert national franchise network after extensive talks with the Weichert leadership team. Boulden saw tremendous value in joining a brand like Weichert and the support it provides to affiliated owners, brokers and agents.
“I was thoroughly impressed with the overall tools and business support that Weichert offers its franchise offices to help them capture a larger market share,” said Boulden. “With Weichert’s extensive support, training and technology now readily available for our office, I believe we truly have a great opportunity for growth and expansion.”
As part of the Weichert franchise network, the Missouri affiliate can take advantage of agent training programs, management systems and marketing technology to help offer the best real estate service in the industry. The office is also eligible to receive sales leads from the Weichert call center to help grow its local market share.
“In addition to securing the best possible resources for our agents, I was also drawn to Weichert because of the coaching and support they offer,” added Boulden. “I’m continuously looking to grow and become the best possible broker/owner, and I believe Weichert’s strong support system will help myself and our office reach our full potential.”
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. President and COO Bill Scavone was pleased to welcome the company’s newest affiliate. “We are thrilled to welcome our new friends at Weichert, Realtors® – Laurie Realty and their clients to the Weichert family. The company has a great history in the region, and we hope to continue to help them grow their presence.”
Laurie Realty began operations back in 1976 and Boulden purchased the company in January of 2019. Boulden spent the previous 14 years in the automotive industry, including nine years in a marketing and management role.
Boulden is married to his wife of 30 years, Colette, and the couple has three children together.
Weichert, Realtors® – Laurie Realty is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliate. The office serves the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding areas.
For more information about Weichert, Realtors® – Laurie Realty, located at 304 N Main Street in Gravois Mills, contact Colette Boulden at 573-374-5400.
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About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.: Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has grown steadily since Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies, launched the company’s franchise division in 2001. The affiliate division was created to offer a business model for franchisee ownership candidates described as “a clearly defined operating system for marketing and managing a real estate business.” Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. announced its first affiliate in 2002, was ranked as one of the top traditional residential real estate franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500 and was identified in 2020 by Franchise Business Review as one of the top U.S. franchises for owner satisfaction. Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has offices serving over 350 markets in 41 states. 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.
