by Mark Johnson | Jan 24, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Press and Media, Real Estate
JP & Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) Founder and CEO of Vesuvius Holdings, JP Piccinini, and JPAR and Vesuvius Holdings President, Geoff Lewis, were recently honored as among the 2020 Swanepoel Power 200.
Published annually by T3 Sixty, the publishers of the Real Estate Almanac, the list features the most powerful leaders in the residential real estate brokerage industry that have made an impact on the industry over the past year.
The 2020 edition of the list sees Piccinini in the 92nd spot for having founded the company in 2011 and the remarkable growth it has seen since, with 1,500 agents currently doing nearly $2.7 billion in annual sales while operating an agent flat-fee model.
Lewis, who became Vesuvius Holdings president in 2019, is at rank 159 in the list, in which he was cited for his role in overseeing the 46 JPAR offices across many states such as Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, and the Carolinas. The publication also cited Lewis’ previous work in RE/MAX for 13 years, having served as its president as well.
In choosing the people who comprise the 2020 list, Stefan Swanepoel, editor in chief of the Swanepoel Power 200, remarked, “Power is not a popularity contest. It is not based on a single statistic such as headcount, office count or revenue…The SP200 is based on a great deal of research. Our team analyzes hundreds of bios, annual reports and transactional and sales volume data. We send hundreds of requests for additional information, personally verifying announcements, stats, and actions that took place over the past year.”
The Swanepoel Power 200 is considered to be the most meaningful and accurate reflection of power and influence in the residential real estate brokerage industry.
JP & Associates REALTORS® has built a company that focuses on putting agents first. Opening in 2011, JPAR is taking the real estate industry by storm and earning accolades such as Top 10 Hottest Franchise (according to Inc.), a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2019: #1004), and the Fastest-Growing 100% Commission Brokerage and Franchise in the USA (according to Real Trends 500). Since offering franchise services in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 11 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, is expanding nationwide, and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
To learn more about becoming an agent or franchising, visit www.jpar.com.
by Mark Johnson | Jan 24, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Press and Media, Real Estate
JP and Associates REALTORS (JPAR) founder and CEO of Vesuvius Holdings JP Piccinini has been named as one of the Real Estate Newsmakers for 2020 by RISMedia, a leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry.
As one of the 300 industry leaders who have been given the privilege of this distinction, Piccinini has been hailed as a “Trendsetter” in steering JPAR to further growth and success in 2019.
RISMedia has noted JPAR’s successful expansion in 2019 to 10 new states and markets across the US and for being among the fastest-growing 100-percent commission brokerages in the country today. It also noted how its agent size grew to over 2,000 and has closed nearly $4 billion in sales in that year as well, a span of only 8 years since its founding.
Even having achieved this recent milestone, Piccinini is more determined to reach the goal of JPAR to operate in all 50 states by 2023. In an interview with RISMedia, he stated, “Paralysis by analysis is a real disease I hope I never catch. Blood and guts as we charge across all 50 states.”
Now on its 3rd year, RISMedia’s 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers were chosen based on nominations submitted online, as well as from its editorial team and other industry sources.
“Every day, real estate professionals make significant positive impacts on many, many people,” said John Featherston, CEO, President, and Publisher of RISMedia. “The world of organized real estate is constantly changing and adapting to meet the needs of consumers in every marketplace. The real estate leaders whose activities are making a positive difference in serving the needs of consumers and the communities they live in are celebrated in RISMedia’s Newsmakers, and RISMedia is proud to honor these leaders throughout the year.”
The 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers will be honored in RISMedia’s Annual Newsmakers Reception & Dinner, to be held at the National Press Club in Washington DC on May 13, 2020.
JP & Associates REALTORS® has built a company that focuses on putting agents first. Opening in 2011, JPAR is taking the real estate industry by storm and earning accolades such as Top 10 Hottest Franchise (according to Inc.), a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2019: #1004), and the Fastest-Growing 100% Commission Brokerage and Franchise in the USA (according to Real Trends 500). Since offering franchise services in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 11 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, is expanding nationwide, and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
To learn more about becoming an agent or franchising, visit www.jpar.com.
by Mark Johnson | Jan 21, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, Press and Media, Real Estate
JPAR Franchising, LLC (Franchising Division of JP & Associates REALTORS®) has recently entered into an Expansion Agreement to further the brand’s presence across North Carolina. This office is set to open in March 2020 and will be located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC.
Having sold over 50 offices (2019), this location will serve as one of the company’s existing four franchises to operate in the state.
“The rate at which we continue to grow and thrive in North Carolina is a testament to the dedication of those franchise owners and agents,” said Giuseppe “JP” Piccinini, CEO of Vesuvius Holdings and Founder/Owner of JP & Associates REALTORS®. “With the opening of this location and our agent-centric business model, we look forward to producing more satisfied clients and happy REALTORS®!”
Further news and information about the opening of this location and other pending JPAR offices are expected soon.
At JP & Associates REALTORS®, we’ve built a company that focuses on putting agents first. Opening in 2011, JPAR is taking the real estate industry by storm and earning accolades such as Top 10 Hottest Franchise (according to Inc.), a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2019: #1004), and the Fastest Growing 100% Commission Brokerage and Franchise in the USA (according to Real Trends 500). Since offering franchise services in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 11 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas is expanding nationwide and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
To learn more about becoming an agent or franchising, visit www.jpar.com.
by Mark Johnson | Jan 21, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR News, Press and Media
JPAR Franchising, LLC (Franchising Division of JP & Associates REALTORS®) has recently entered into a new Expansion Agreement to further the brand’s presence across Maryland. The first office is set to open in April 2020 and will be located in Baltimore, MD.
Having sold over 50 offices (2019), JP & Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) continues its rapid expansion as America’s fastest-growing 100% commission brokerage and franchise.
“We are thrilled to set up shop in the Old Line State,” said Giuseppe “JP” Piccinini, CEO of Vesuvius Holdings and Founder/Owner of JP & Associates REALTORS®. “Maryland is a historically enriched place with robust market areas. I am confident that our Baltimore office will serve as a beacon of excellence for agents and clients that seek higher standards.”
At JP & Associates REALTORS®, we’ve built a company that focuses on putting agents first. Opening in 2011, JPAR is taking the real estate industry by storm and earning accolades such as Top 10 Hottest Franchise (according to Inc.), a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2019: #1004), and the Fastest Growing 100% Commission Brokerage and Franchise in the USA (according to Real Trends 500). Since offering franchise services in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 11 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas is expanding nationwide and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
To learn more about becoming an agent or franchising, visit www.jpar.com.
by iolanda | Dec 26, 2019 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Press and Media, Real Estate
JPAR Franchising, LLC (Franchising Division of JP & Associates REALTORS®) announced that its franchisee, JP & Associates REALTORS® Magnolia Group in Columbia, SC, is expanding into Charleston, SC. This will be the third location in South Carolina.
JPAR Magnolia Group, owned and operated by Andy Brumbaugh, originally opened the doors to its first location in Lexington, SC (a suburb of Columbia, SC) January 1, 2019. Only 9 months later they opened a second location in the northeast region of Columbia, SC. The expansion into the Charleston market marks the beginning of the 3rd location for this franchise.
“Bringing the JPAR brand to Charleston is very exciting. Charleston is always ranked as one of the best places to live.” says Giuseppe “JP” Piccinini, founder/owner of JP & Associates REALTORS®. “The historical nature of that city plus the modern growth with large companies like Boeing make this a great fit for the best in class technology and tools JPAR has to offer.”
“I can’t wait to get started in Charleston,” says Brumbaugh. “One of the most exciting markets in the country with undoubtedly one of the fastest growing and exciting companies. This is going to be such a great fit for this market.”
Magnolia Group will begin operations in the Lowcountry in December 2019 and open the doors to the first Charleston office, in Mt. Pleasant, SC, in the Summer of 2020. For more information on JP & Associates REALTORS® Magnolia Group in South Carolina, contact Andy Brumbaugh at 803-360-2926.
About JP and Associates REALTORS®
At JP & Associates REALTORS® we’ve built a company that focuses on putting agents first. Opening in 2011, JPAR is taking the real estate industry by storm and earning accolades such as Top 10 Hottest Franchise (according to Inc.), a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2019: #1004), and the Fastest Growing 100% Commission Brokerage and Franchise in the USA (according to Real Trends 500). Since offering franchise services in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 8 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
For more information, please visit www.jpar.com
by Mark Johnson | Apr 1, 2019 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Real Estate, Texas, What's New
“Since October of 2018, we have opened more than 20 franchises across the United States with more in development,” said Giuseppe ‘JP’ Piccinini, Founder/President of JP & Associates REALTORS®. “However, given the fact that this will be our first franchise in Texas where JPAR was born and made, I am beyond thrilled for what this opportunity has in store for the agents and communities in this bustling market.”
Chris Sears, industry acclaimed, long-time real estate professional has partnered with JP & Associates REALTORS® to open its first Texas franchise in the city of Houston.
“Having witnessed first-hand the success and growth of this company,” Sears stated, “I am both pleased and very excited to open this franchise.”
Mr. Sears’ resume is far from mediocre, which boasts notable titles and accolades, such as CEO and Team Leader of a $1.6 billion sales volume producing brokerage, Trainer, Business Coach and Consultant to 4 of the top 10 brokerages in the Houston MSA (with over a decade’s worth of experience), and most recently, President and COO of the 4th largest real estate brokerage in Houston, TX.
During his 22 years in the business, Chris has overseen 60,000+ real estate transactions in 7 states (and internationally), closed over $9.7 billion in real estate transactions since 2005, served two terms on the Texas Associates of Realtors Commercial Contracts Task Force, with over 16 years as a qualified, corporate sales trainer.
“The Houston market and its agents are in for a real treat,” said Frank Gay, CEO of JP & Associates REALTORS® Franchise Division. “Chris is an incredibly driven, lucrative individual that possesses the skills and ability to create successful Realtors. Without a doubt, there could not be a more suitable person to partner with in opening this new location.”
JP And Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) is one of the top 50 real estate brokerages in the US. A full-service transaction fee based real estate brokerage, it has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing brokerages in the country by REAL TRENDS as well as also being a back to back INC5000 nominee. It operates multiple offices across Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina, California and Florida, expanding nationwide, offering franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
