Keller Williams Realty on podcasts

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Keller Williams Realty, LLC is a prominent international real estate franchise founded in 1983 in Austin, Texas, by Gary Keller and Joe Williams. The company operates with an agent-centric approach, emphasizing profit-sharing, education, and technology to support its agents worldwide. It began as a single office and quickly grew to become the largest firm in Austin, introducing a profit-sharing model to retain agents during market downturns. Since then, Keller Williams has expanded significantly, with approximately 1,100 offices and over 200,000 associates globally by 2022. The company primarily offers residential real estate brokerage services through its franchise network, where agents manage buying, selling, and related transactions. Keller Williams also features specialized divisions such as KW Commercial for commercial real estate and Luxury Homes by Keller Williams for high-end properties. The company provides extensive education and training resources, including popular books by Gary Keller, and technology platforms like KW Command for efficient lead and transaction management. Its unique economic model positions agents as stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

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