Realty Executives Associates (REA) has announced the appointment of J Lewis as executive vice president of Agent Development, a newly established leadership role focused on strengthening the success, productivity and long-term relationships of REA’s agents.
According to a release, prior to joining REA, Lewis served as CEO of Keller Williams for 13 years, bringing extensive experience in brokerage leadership, agent development and organizational growth.
In this new role, the company says Lewis will focus on helping existing agents increase productivity and profitability, strengthening agent relationships and retention and creating meaningful opportunities for professional development and business growth. He will work to provide agents with the resources, guidance and support they need to build sustainable businesses.
“One of the things I enjoy most is sitting down with an agent or a team, understanding what they’re trying to accomplish, and helping them figure out how to get there. That might mean looking at their production data, analyzing their financials, identifying opportunities they’re not seeing, or simply fine-tuning the way they run their business,” he says. “Every agent has different goals, and I enjoy helping them develop a plan to reach those goals and build a business that supports the life they want.”
“I’m incredibly excited to join the number one brokerage in East Tennessee,” Lewis added. “What really attracted me to REA is the opportunity to work with a company that understands the value of investing in its people. I’ve always enjoyed working alongside agents, understanding what they want to accomplish, and helping them find ways to get there. REA has created an environment where that kind of work is valued, and I’m excited to be part of it.”
“At REA, we believe our agents are our customers. Our responsibility is to create an environment where they can build successful, sustainable businesses and feel supported along the way. This position is an extension of that commitment,” said Justin Bailey, CEO and partner of Realty Executives Associates.
Bailey added: “Success isn’t simply measured by how many agents we have. It’s measured by the success of the agents who choose to call REA home. We want to be intentional about helping them become more productive, more profitable, and better positioned for the future. We have always believed that taking care of our people is what makes a great brokerage, and this is another way we are putting that belief into action.”
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