by JPAR Press & Media | Mar 31, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Real Estate
JPAR Franchising, the franchising division of JP & Associates REALTORS®, has recently announced the addition of a Chief Growth Officer for its rapidly expanding brand, in the person of Brad Smith, an experienced franchise industry executive.
Brad Smith has been chosen by JPAR Franchising to fill the newly created position of Chief Growth Officer. Smith was most recently Chief Franchise Development Officer at Regus Co-Working Corporation. Smith also has experience as Vice President of Franchising at Weichert Real Estate, Jani-King and Dairy Queen.
JPAR Franchising CEO, Geoff Lewis, stated, “As we continue to add franchises in new and existing states at a rapid pace, we brought Brad in to benefit from his decades of experience leading and training franchise sales teams at established brands. I look forward to working directly with Brad as he applies his knowledge and enthusiasm to our talented sales team.”
For his part, Smith, stated, “I am very excited to join JPAR Franchising which has already achieved the status of fastest-growing 100% commission brokerage and now one of America’s hottest business franchises. JPAR has proven that its transaction fee model combined with great technology and a productivity standard is the model agents and brokers are looking for. I am eager to accelerate the trajectory of JPAR’s growth.”
“Our rapid growth requires more structure for franchise sales,” added JP Piccinini, Chairman, and Founder of Vesuvius Holdings, LLC, parent company of JPAR Franchising. “I believe Brad’s prior experience will help to propel the superior JPAR model into one of the brightest future brands in our industry. I am delighted to have Brad on the team. Our team, franchisees, and overall brand will benefit greatly from his experience and knowledge”.
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 JPAR Franchising has earned 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 12 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas.
JPAR is expanding nationwide and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
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by JPAR Press & Media | Mar 30, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Real Estate
JP and Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) has been recognized anew in the pages of REAL Trends, a premier source of residential brokerage news and analysis, in its annual REAL Trends 500 List.
The 2020 edition of REAL Trends 500 puts JPAR within the Top 50 (41) of the 500 Largest Brokerages in the United States based on closed transactions in 2019.
JPAR has also been recognized as one of the top 20 independent brokerages in the country. More impressively, it is also in the top 5 among the leading 5-year movers in the industry in terms of transaction and volume percentages of over 500%.
The latest results from REAL Trends goes to show that JPAR has managed to solidify its position as the #1 fastest-growing 100% commission brokerage in the country.
JP Piccinini, Founder of JP and Associates REALTORS® and CEO of Vesuvius Holdings, said, “The REAL Trends 500 rankings for JPAR is a reflection of our company’s consistent growth and our agents’ commitment to excellence over the last five years. We’re certainly not resting our laurels as we continuously strive to be better and rank higher by improving the work we do for our agents and our clients.”
Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Brokerage, highlights the company’s culture and values as key to their success. “In an industry known for its turnover, we have created a culture often referred to as, ‘the Top Producer’s final destination brokerage.’ Our strong emphasis placed on productivity and service ensures our agents are consistently crushing their goals while meeting the needs of their clients.”
Published annually since 1987, REAL Trends 500, now in its 33rd year, remains the undisputed leader in ranking the performance of residential real estate services firms based on a painstaking and independent verification process. Over 1,700 realty firms initially qualified for the 2020 listing, from which only 500 companies, including JP and Associates REALTORS®, managed to make the cut.
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 12 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, 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, please, fill out the following:
by JPAR Press & Media | Mar 30, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Real Estate
For many of us, health is the most important aspect of our lives that we should be mindful of. Especially in these challenging times, the emphasis on taking care of one’s health cannot be overstated enough.
Because of this, health care benefits are seen as a must-have, especially for those who have respective careers or businesses so they can be assured of some level of protection while they continue to provide for themselves and their loved ones.
However, not everyone in their careers is fortunate to receive such benefits. This is especially true for many real estate agents (at around 86%) who are considered as “independent contractors”, thus, they are not eligible to get health care benefits from the companies they work for. As a result, they have to get a second job in an office just so they can receive health benefits for themselves and their families.
For JP & Associates REALTORS®’ (JPAR) Founder and Owner, JP Piccinini, a career set-up such as this for real estate agents is, “a recipe for disaster,” as they could not fully enjoy the same benefits as those who are working full-time in the real estate industry.
As a way to address this reality and create a more comprehensive and inclusive health care coverage, JPAR has partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers in the country, Clearwater Benefits, to provide healthcare benefits to all its agents so they and their families remain taken care of. For Piccinini, this partnership with Clearwater is a game-changer, allowing JPAR not only to recruit better talent but to retain talent as well.
Under the partnership with Clearwater, JPAR agents have access to an annual agent health care plan through its Agent Health Plan (AHP). AHP offers a number of key advantages that agents appreciate:
✓Agents get to save at an average of 30-60% each year
✓Includes more doctor options
✓HSA plans are included
✓Free Teledoc service
✓Rates hikes are only at a 2% yearly average
✓Options for added dental and vision coverage at competitive rates
✓Lower out of pocket risks
“During such a critical time in our nation’s history, I am proud that we are able to offer affordable health care plans to our agents and their families,” Piccinini said. “Now more than ever, agents need to be able to focus on their careers while staying healthy.”
President of Vesuvius Holdings and CEO of JPAR Franchising, Geoff Lewis, shares his excitement for JPAR’s Agent Health Plan with Clearwater. “Our agents continue to utilize and appreciate the plans and benefits available through our partnership with Clearwater. I believe these offerings are the best in the industry, and they should be enough to provide our agents with the health care that they deserve to have when they need it most.”
For more information on JPAR’s health care services and agent benefits, visit www.jparready.com.
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 12 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR operates multiple offices across Alabama, Arizona, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, 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, please, fill out the following:
by JPAR Press & Media | Mar 13, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News
JP & Associates REALTORS® (JPAR), America’s fastest-growing 100% commission real estate brokerage, has opened a franchise office in the Ballantyne area of South Charlotte, North Carolina on March 1, 2020.
Franchise owners Todd & Dedra Erwin, Charlotte natives with 20 years of real estate experience, are ecstatic to bring JPAR Properties Group to the South Charlotte/Ballantyne area. Todd remarked, “We are ecstatic to offer JPAR’s business model to agents in the Ballantyne area. Through our best-in-class resources and innovative brand, our agents will be able to focus on going above and beyond for their clients without worry of poor broker support or expensive business costs.”
The Operation Manager and Broker-in-Charge for JPAR Properties Group is Kim Lynip. Originally from Upstate New York, Kim has enjoyed serving South Charlotte-area buyers and sellers as a real estate broker for the past 15 years. She’s excited to embark upon a new adventure with a company like JP & Associates REALTORS® and can’t wait to spread its good news to fellow agents in the marketplace.
“JP & Associates REALTORS® truly puts the agent first. It shows in every decision made from JP himself down to the Franchise Owners. JP strives for the best of everything and that relentless pursuit and leadership trickles down and inspires all of us to do the same. The simplicity of JPAR’s transaction-based model empowers agents to meet and exceed the expectations of their clients. Our goal here at JPAR Properties Group is to create a vibrant, dynamic and monetarily rewarding workplace where agents can collaborate and then feel confident to go out and serve the needs of their clients,” Kim said.
Giuseppe “JP” Piccinini, Founder of JP & Associates REALTORS® and CEO of Vesuvius Holdings has expressed excitement as well with the opening of the Ballantyne office. “The opening of our Ballantyne office is not only a testament to JPAR’s continuing growth in North Carolina but also a commitment to address the needs of a growing market there. Todd and Kim have proven themselves to be very capable in what they do. I have no doubt that they will exceed the expectations of our agents and clients in South Charlotte.”
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 earns 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). Since offering franchising opportunities in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 11 states in addition to the brokerage in Texas.
JPAR offices sell real estate across Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. The brand is expanding nationwide and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals.
JPAR Properties Group can be reached by email at [email protected], by phone at 704-256-8808, or by visiting www.jparpropertiesgroup.com.
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by JPAR Press & Media | Mar 12, 2020 | Franchise, JPAR, JPAR News, Real Estate
We have all seen the news of the cancellation of public events, travel bans, and school closings as the world is grappling with this ongoing issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
At Vesuvius and all our subsidiaries, we believe it is our role and responsibility during this time to prioritize two things: the health and well-being of our staff, customers, the agents, and partners while also doing our part in the prevention of the spread of this virus.
Through that lens, we have made the decision to modify operations and close our corporate office to the public. Mail and essential operations will be conducted as usual as our agents may still reach us via phone, email, and B.O.S.S.S.℠. We have banned business travel and mass gathering participation of our staff and recommend social distancing.
We will continue to make decisions with vigilance and courage informed by the latest science-based information and guided by Our Mission and Values.
You may be aware that over the last few weeks we have taken a series of precautionary steps in response to this developing public health impact, including the installation of hand sanitizing stations within our office and the distribution of JPAR personal hand sanitizing spray; in addition, we will be increasing our normal cleaning and sanitizing procedures for our offices. However, we also encourage all of you to do the following:
- Practice Social Distancing to minimize the spread of the virus.
- If you feel ill, stay home.
- Thoroughly was your hands with soap and water frequently throughout the day, keep your hands away from your face, cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing and immediately dispose of used tissue in a trash receptacle.
- Avoid meeting people face-to-face; use the telephone, online conferencing, e-mail or instant messaging to conduct business as much as possible, even when participants are in the same building.
- If a face-to-face meeting is unavoidable, minimize the meeting time, choose a large meeting room and sit at least one yard from each other if possible; avoid person-to-person contact such as shaking hands.
- Limit and/or avoid travel and cancel or postpone nonessential meetings, gatherings, workshops and training sessions.
- Do not congregate in workrooms, pantries, copier rooms or other areas where people socialize.
- Carry your own lunch and eat at your desk or away from others (avoid lunchrooms and crowded restaurants).
- Encourage others to request information and orders via phone and e-mail in order to minimize person-to-person contact. Have documents, orders, materials, and other information ready for fast pick-up or delivery.
- Have mail and packages delivered and left on a table or open area. Use your own pen and gloves when/if signing for packages or mail. Wear gloves when handling mail, packages, and other materials, keep your hands away from your face and wash your hands with soap thoroughly when done.
- Avoid public transportation (walk, cycle, drive your own car) or go early or late to avoid rush-hour crowding on public transportation.
- Avoid recreational or other leisure classes, meetings, activities, etc.,
- Carry gloves and wipes to use at gas pumps and other places where you have direct contact with public surfaces.
We appreciate your understanding, as our customer, the one we serve your experience will not look different, we will continue to “Exceed Expectations” as we navigate through this time together. While we are currently maintaining regular operations as it relates to servicing you we have modified our physical corporate office operations and procedures with options that still allow us to serve you.
It is our intent to remain transparent and keeping you informed during the very fluid and concerning time as it relates to our offices and operations, but you can feel confident we will always do what is the best interest of you our customers our agents and partners, and of course follow government authorities directions.
Thank you all for your continued support and know that we have your best interest in our hearts and minds. We have a long-standing history of caring for our agents, clients staff and partners, recognizing you are the heartbeat of our family.
Stay vigilant! Exercise reasonable care and diligence.
– JP Piccinini, CEO Vesuvius/Founder JP and Associates REALTORS® and the executive team.
by JPAR Press & Media | Feb 6, 2020 | Franchise, In The News, JPAR, JPAR News, Press and Media, Real Estate
JP & Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) has recently announced a new CEO for its growing franchise division, in the person of Geoff Lewis, who currently serves as President of JPAR parent company Vesuvius Holdings LLC.
Lewis replaces the previous CEO of the franchising division, Frank Gay, who is set to serve as Executive Vice President of Sales.
Vesuvius Holdings CEO JP Piccinini stated on these movements within the company, “As we grow and we expand, we are always tasked with finding the best talent, putting the best people in place. The timing was just right because it was the beginning of the year and things were progressing.”
Prior to joining Vesuvius Holdings in 2019, Lewis served as President of RE/MAX until he retired from the company in 2018. With his new role in JPAR as a franchise division CEO, he is expected to play a more day-to-day role.
For Gay, his new role as executive vice president of sales will put him in a more active role in sales where he was known as a “natural-born closer.”
Lewis, in a statement, said he’s excited to apply his franchising experience more directly with the team that’s in place.
“JPAR Franchising had a strong year in 2020 and achieved the status of fastest-growing 100% commission franchise,” Lewis said. “We have proven that our transaction fee model combined with great technology and a productivity standard is the model agents and brokers are looking for.”
“Our rapid growth requires more time and effort not just on franchise sales but on franchise servicing and support,” Lewis added. “This is where I believe my prior experience as President of RE/MAX Holdings will help to propel the superior JPAR model into one of the brightest future brands in our industry. I plan to work closely with Frank Gay and our sales team to build JPAR into a world-class company.”
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, please, fill out the following:
