What's All The Hype About?

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Last week it was announced that the Rawls Group of Keller Williams Realty was selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Atlanta". Since then we have received a flood of calls and emails from agents wondering what makes us different from other real estate companies. I would be happy to share my experience at Keller Williams Realty with you and explore whether the opportunities we offer are right for you. In the meantime, click on the video above to hear a bit more about our office and what makes us unique. I look forward to your call! - Connie

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY – THE RAWLS GROUP BECOMES THE ONLY LARGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY NAMED AMONG ATLANTA’S BEST PLACES TO WORK

The Rawls Group Takes the #2 Spot in Prestigious List

September 25, 2009, Atlanta, GA -- Atlanta’s leading business publication, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, named Keller Williams Realty – The Rawls Group, to its list of “Atlanta’s Best Places to Work.” The Rawls Group ranked No. ­­­2 on the 2009 list of Atlanta’s best places to work for large companies and is the only top 10 real estate company.

Shaun Rawls, Operating Partner noted “It is truly an honor to be recognized on this list and to be No. 2 is outstanding. It is because of our real estate professionals and our staff that we are being featured and I see this as an opportunity to thank them. To be recognized for providing culture, service and for building trust in our company is extremely rewarding as we strive for this every day. When real estate companies are closing their doors, The Rawls Group continues to provide services to our agents, add value through education and coaching and gain Atlanta market share.”

“We are so fortunate to be surrounded by talented people who have built an organization to be proud of. Through the models at Keller Williams Realty, businesses have been created that can survive in any market. We believe that by providing a powerful and productive work environment and sharing our profit with our agents, the individual sport of real estate has become a team sport where everyone benefits. We are grateful and humbled to appear on this list,” said General Manager, Jeri Moran.

Atlanta Business Chronicle, in partnership with Quantum Market Research Inc., recently surveyed the metro area’s businesses and organizations to find those that have discovered how to be among Atlanta’s Best Places to Work. More than 500 companies participated. Independent research firm, Quantum Market Research conducted anonymous employee surveys to tabulate the results. Best Places to Work winners are ranked based on numerous topics including, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, alignment with goals and team effectiveness, among other criteria. To find Atlanta’s 2009 Best Places to Work, the Chronicle asked readers to nominate workplaces in metro Atlanta. Nominations were accepted during June through the Chronicle’s Web site. From July to mid-August, employees of the nominated organizations filled out online surveys containing 37 questions about their work environment, co-workers and managers. All answers were evenly weighted using a six-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree, 6=strongly agree).

Led by Operating Partner Shaun Rawls and General Manager Jeri Moran, Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, Keller Williams Realty Smyrna/Vinings, Keller Williams Realty Buckhead, Keller Williams Realty East Cobb, Keller Williams Realty Perimeter North, Dunwoody and Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Battle, The Rawls Group offices are “Changing the way you THINK about Real Estate”. Keller Williams Realty is the fastest growing and third largest residential real estate firm in the United States.