PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In keeping with the prestigious Berkshire Hathaway brand name, locally owned Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty has added to its reputable staff, another industry leader. As the founder of Palm Beach, Florida based Valore Group Real Estate and later the Vice President of Luxury for The Keyes Family of Companies, including Illustrated Properties and Platinum Properties, Kevin M. Leonard is recognized as an expert in the industry and is responsible for his division’s growth to over $1 billion in sales annually.

“As we continue to grow, we realize the importance of unique methods to market and service our Eastern Ohio and the higher end clientele. We want to assure our agents, and the public that we are positioned to be the most competitive brokerage in the marketplace,” says Tom Hosack, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Kevin has trained thousands of real estate professionals; his proven strategies have increased both sales growth and per unit average sales price upwards of 28%. His leadership skills have proven fruitful for expansive growth and setting industry records throughout the South Florida region. “What is most exciting to me is bringing my 15 plus years of experience in to the market and helping grow the real estate footprint for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Ohio and Pennsylvania,” says Kevin M. Leonard.

“We are so thrilled to have Kevin as a new part of the Ohio team! He has so much to bring to the table with his experience in the Florida market! We are looking forward to getting a fresh, innovative perspective in our region!” says Marlin Palich, General Manager of Ohio.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty merged with Northwood Realty Services in August 2018. This merger not only created the largest Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliate company, but also the largest residential real estate brokerage in Western Pennsylvania.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwood Realty Services

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwood Realty Services is a locally owned, full-service real estate company serving the Eastern Ohio area. Our affiliation with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network provides us with the most advanced technology and tools in the industry.