President At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwood Realty Services
Below is our recent interview with Kevin Leonard, President at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwood Realty Services:
Q: Can you tell us something more about the company and what you do?
A: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwood Realty and The Preferred Realty is a locally owned, full-service real estate company serving Northeastern Ohio, Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Our affiliation with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network provides us with the most advanced technology and tools in the industry.
Q: You’ve recently acquired Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kovack Realtors; could you tell us something more?
A: Our intent with this merger is to grow our Ohio market. We currently have eight offices in the Northeastern Ohio area. In real estate, location is everything, and Ohio’s position as a link between the Northeast and the Midwest gives it plenty of business revenue. Cleveland’s real estate market prediction is that the prices will rise 2.0% in 2020. Northeastern Ohio can expect to benefit from steady increases in home values over the course of the coming months. Having our company centered around this economic housing boom will be beneficial to both us and consumers in the home buying market.
Q: What makes you one of the largest and fastest-growing Eastern Ohio real estate company?
A: Northwood Realty Services and The Preferred Realty’s family of companies is the number one independent franchise in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network and the number 22 company across the entire industry for sales units based on REALTrends data. We are already so well established in Pittsburgh, where we are headquartered that it is easier to bring a presence to Northeastern Ohio. Our reputable name in homebuying helps lead consumers in the home buying market to our company.
Q: Could you provide our readers with some tips when it comes to home buying?
A: While 95% of people start their home buying search online, we know that most homebuyers end up using a Realtor to purchase a home. When a potential buyer uses an agent from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwood Realty Services, they are in the best hands because our agents are provided with the best tools and training in the industry. Our agents can provide clients with tools such as local market data and even stats on buyers in the market for sellers. Our advanced data support program helps homebuyers make informed decisions using local real estate market data. We also offer a custom home search that makes finding a home easier by searching and retrieving your specific home criteria.
Q: What are some of the main objectives for the company going into 2020 and how do you plan to achieve them?
A: Our biggest goal for 2020 is to continue to be a leader in real estate in Northeastern Ohio and its surrounding areas and we will continue to grow by recruiting sales associates that meet our standards. We also want to let our consumers know that we have the best, most knowledgeable agents that work for our company.