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Memphis, Tenn: Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a core service of Crye-Leike Real Estate, announces that it was recognized with two top Member Achievement Awards from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), a global network of market-leading independent real estate firms, during a special awards ceremony held virtually March 1. During the ceremony, Crye-Leike Relocation Services received the 2020 Million Dollar Club - Most Outgoing Closings Award, which is presented to the affiliates with the most outgoing closed referrals with an actual sales price of $1 million or greater, and the 2020 Momentum Club Award, in recognition of achieving notable improvement in their broker-to-broker referral production in 2020. "We are delighted to celebrate our members who went above and beyond serving the needs of relocating home buyers and sellers during a truly unprecedented year," said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma. "The evolving needs of homeowners resulted in increased activity for our network, whether relating to the demand for more space, the appeal of a change of scenery, the ability to work from anywhere or the desire to be closer to family." He adds, "While we normally present these awards during our annual Conference Week, which has been postponed until the end of May, we didn't want to delay the opportunity to acknowledge their success." Crye-Leike Relocation Services assists families, individuals and corporate groups relocating within the United States and abroad. As a member of LeadingRE, Crye-Leike Relocation Services combines authentic local market leadership with top-ranked resources and relationships with other premier real estate firms across the country and around the world. Crye-Leike Relocation Services operates in nine of Crye-Leike's regions, including Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN; as well as Little Rock, AR, Northwest Arkansas, Jackson, MS, Huntsville, AL and Atlanta, GA. For more information regarding Crye-Leike Relocation Services, please visit the website at www.clhomes.com/relocation. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.clhomes.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the third largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, over 800 employees and 140+ company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $7.5 billion in sales and had 31,578 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2020, making it the company's most successful year to date.

Memphis, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has been awarded the prestigious RELO Quality Certification by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The RELO Quality Certification (RQC) was the first program in the relocation industry to quantify and qualify what true relocation service excellence means. Crye-Leike Relocation Services assists families, individuals and corporate groups relocating within the United States and abroad. Crye-Leike offers comprehensive relocation services including assistance with orientation, real estate, mortgages, household goods and rental assistance. As a member of LeadingRE, Crye-Leike provides a quality real estate experience, global marketing reach and access to top real estate professionals in virtually any market worldwide. The Crye-Leike regions that have earned and renewed the certification include Memphis, TN, led by Cheryl Fortner, Nashville, TN, led by Demetria Szellan, Little Rock, AR, led by Tammy Cheney, and Chattanooga, TN, led by Julie Martin. Chattanooga Relocation Services has also expanded into Huntsville, AL and Knoxville, TN. Crye-Leike earned the certification after it met stringent standards and completed a rigorous and lengthy application process, overseen by a committee of leading industry professionals. Virtually every aspect of Crye-Leike's relocation operation was reviewed thoroughly, using specific criteria to evaluate performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, quality and scope of relocation service, program marketing, customer satisfaction, technology resources, office facilities, and more. After earning the certification, a company must complete a re-certification process every five years to ensure it continues to meet the program's rigorous standards and remains current in terms of technology, relocation trends and other relevant areas. "Having obtained our initial RQC certification in 2003, Crye-Leike has proudly maintained this honorable distinction for the past 16 years," said Szellan. "As one of only 27 real estate companies in the world with this certification, that is quite an accomplishment. This is truly a testament to our commitment and dedication to delivering exemplary service to our relocation clients and continuing to operate a highly efficient and responsive program that is among the best of the best." Martin noted that, "Crye-Leike Relocation is a leader in the industry. It is very important to our team to be awarded the RQC, as it reinforces our ongoing commitment to excellence and efforts to provide an unsurpassed customer experience." "Relocation Quality Certification (RQC) is one of the top industry awarded recognitions," said Cheney. "Crye-Leike Relocation Services is honored to have our relocation division included as one of only 27 companies in the world to achieve this designation. We strive to provide extraordinary customer service to our relocation clients while maintaining superior industry standards." Leading Real Estate Companies of the World President/CEO Paul Boomsma commends Crye-Leike Real Estate Services for its focus on excellence in relocation. "The RQC is awarded only to the industry's most highly respected relocation departments," said Boomsma. "RQC firms have distinguished themselves by demonstrating real expertise in addressing employee mobility and talent management needs." Crye-Leike has relocation offices in Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Little Rock, AR and Atlanta, GA, with a growing presence in the Huntsville, AL and Knoxville, TN regions. For more information regarding Crye-Leike's relocation services please visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com/relocation. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the third largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Bartlett, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Affiliate Broker Evelyn Lewis-Wilson for earning her newest designation as a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist (LRS) awarded by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. To earn the SRES designation, Realtors must successfully complete 11 courses through the LeadingRE Insitute 2.0 online training program put in place by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The courses focused on real estate referral and relocation practices to include relocation orientation and management, corporate inventory listings, and understanding the transferee. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) is the home of the worlds market-leading independent residential brokerages in over 65 countries. "Earning the LRS designation has great significance to me on a personal level," said Lewis-Wilson. "I was a relocation transferee myself so I understand the many steps required when moving to a new city." Lewis-Wilson has served the real estate industry for the past 25 years, holding licenses in Georgia, New York City, and Connecticut. She is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, the Tennessee Association of REALTORS, and the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS. For further information about real estate in and around West Tennessee, contact Realtor Evelyn Lewis-Wilson at (901)247-5165, or by email at evelyn.wilson@crye-leike.com. She is located at Crye-Leike Germantown, 3030 Forest Hill Irene. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the third largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.  

Crye-Leike is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a global community of real estate companies awarded membership based on rigorous standards for service and performance. This LeadingRE distinction ensures that you can count on a quality real estate experience when working with us and will benefit from our global connections to buyers and high quality real estate professionals around the world.     QUALITY Real estate is an industry with over two million licensees and 100,000 brokerages characterized by wildly inconsistent service delivery and customer experience. Yet membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is awarded only to select, market-leading companies that have demonstrated excellence in service delivery and results. 80% of companies that apply for membership in LeadingRE are turned away. Our claim to quality is backed by this discriminating third-party endorsement.   CONNECTIONS Even though real estate is local, homeowners can transact in multiple locations, and buyers may come from anywhere in the world. We offer you the best of both worlds. We have trusted LeadingRE colleagues in over 55 countries, which means we are able to reach a broader pool of prospective buyers than any other company in our market. And when you purchase property in another location across the country or around the world, you benefit from our connections to high-quality real estate professionals, allowing you to transact with comfort and confidence. LeadingREs community of over 550 vetted real estate firms with 4,000 offices worldwide from Hong Kong and Sydney to London and Buenos Aires means we are both local and global.   INDEPENDENCE Our independent ownership and distinctive local culture are well-aligned with market-specific needs and services. We bring an authentic Main Street perspective to real estate that many of the Big Box franchised brands traded on Wall Street cannot claim. Our services are distinctive, extensive, and tailored to you. And because our brand is rooted in the communities in which our clients live, we possess deep local knowledge that will help you make smarter, better informed real estate decisions. Our local brands and reputations depend on consistently delivering high performance for the clients we serve.

Smyrna, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services would like to congratulate Broker Janet Parker for earning her newest designation as a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist (LRS) awarded by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. To earn this designation, Parker had to complete 11 courses through the LeadingRE Institute 2.0 online training program put in place by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The courses focused on real estate referral and relocation practices to include relocation orientation and management, corporate inventory listings, and understanding the transferee. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) is the home of the worlds market-leading independent residential brokerages in over 65 countries. "I am extremely happy to have this additional certification that will be another tool I can use to help my clients," said Parker. "My goal is to always serve my clients with the highest regards to professionalism, character, and knowledge, treating every clients transactions as if it were my own." Parker is a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and the Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS. A Multi-Million Dollar Producer serving the Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, and Rutherford counties, she specializes in residential, first-time homebuyers, relocation, and new construction. Receiving her affiliate brokers license in 2000 and brokers license in 2003, Parker has over 17 years of real estate experience. For further information about real estate in and around Smyrna, TN., contact Broker Janet Parker at (615)987-5000, or by email at janet@janetparkerhomes.com. You may check out her website at janetparkerhomes.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Murfreesboro, TN : Crye-Leike Real Estate Services would like to congratulate REALTOR Laura Lockery for earning her newest designation as a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist (LRS) awarded by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. To earn this designation, Lockery had to complete 11 courses through the LeadingRE Institute 2.0 online training program. The courses focused on real estate referral and relocation practices to include relocation orientation and management, corporate inventory listings, and understanding the transferee. "I am committed to extending my real estate services to help those who are moving to the Nashville area and need a professional agent that they can trust," said Lockery. "I want to help lessen the heavy load that comes with planning a move and eliminate some of that stress for my clients." Lockery is a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS , and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). She specializes in residential, first-time homebuyers, relocation, and new construction in Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties. As a member of the NAHREP, Lockery is also a bilingual (Spanish-English) Realtor that specializes in helping home buyers and sellers in the Hispanic community with their real estate needs. "I look forward to utilizing my skills and knowledge to help as many families as possible," said Lockery. For further information about real estate in and around Murfreesboro, TN., contact REALTOR Laura Lockery at (203)969-5973, or by email at Laura.lockery@crye-leike.com. You may check out her website at lauralockery.crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Memphis, TN (July 19, 2016)-Crye-Leike Relocation Services, which has been assisting transferees since 1980, announces that Cheryl Fortner, vice president of its Mid-South Division, has successfully passed the 2016 Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) exam, and been awarded the CRP designation. Earning the CRP designation signifies that Fortner, who works in various areas of employee mobility, has gained extensive and useful knowledge of all aspects of U.S. employee relocation. Fortner, a University of Tennessee at Knoxville graduate, has been a valued member of the Crye-Leike Relocation Division since 1999. She is a member of the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS; the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council; and the Relocation Directors Council. Fortner has also earned the National Association of REALTORS' At Home with Diversity certification; the Global Relocation Profession (GRP) designation; and holds an affiliate broker's license. Crye-Leike Relocation Services provides expert relocation real estate services to families, individuals, and corporations to virtually any community in the United States and abroad. It offers comprehensive relocation services including: destination orientation, real estate and rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and household goods move coordination. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (www.LeadingRE.com), Crye-Leike Relocation Services offers access to real estate professionals in any global market. As a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm, Crye-Leike Relocation Services has regional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Huntsville, Alabama; Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas; Jackson, Mississippi and Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville, Tennessee. For more information about Crye-Leike Relocation Services, visit www.crye-leike.com/relocation, or call toll-free 1-(800) 243-9922.  

Brentwood, Tenn. (June 29, 2016) - "Transferring to a new city because of a job opportunity can be overwhelming. When you combine that with the need to find a new place to live in an area you know nothing about - that is where a real estate companys Relocation Division comes into play," said Jan Harbor, president of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, as a recent speaker at the annual conference for the Relocation Directors Council, representing relocation directors and managers of Relocation Services Divisions of real estate companies from across the country. Relocation Directors Council (RDC) is a network of over 200 relocation professionals who head the Relocation Services Divisions of leading real estate firms in the United States of which Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member. The conference gave attendees the opportunity to explore timely issues impacting the real estate market and to address ways to best meet the needs of today's buyers and sellers. Harbor presented information on what buyers need to know about the housing market relative to their relocation. As a certified relocation professional (CRP), Harbor also shared insights on market and relocation resources available for clients so they can become better educated buyers able to make decisions when they find that perfect property. Such a relocation resource can be found online at http://www.crye-leike.com/relocation/guide. Harbor explained the process of how relocation assistance works. "The Relocation Division is there to assist transferees with learning about the local real estate market. A personal coordinator from the Relocation Division will contact the transferee and perform an initial needs assessment which provides pertinent market data," said Harbor. "The process of buying a home is then explained, from loan pre-approval to the importance of making good decisions in a fast moving real estate market. After gathering information from the transferee, the coordinator will match a relocation trained sales associate who will help the relocating family find and purchase a home." Since 1980, Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation real estate services to families, individuals and corporations to virtually any community in the United States and abroad. Crye-Leike's Relocation Division offers comprehensive relocation services including: destination orientation, real estate and rental assistance, mortgage assistance, household goods move coordination and personal relocation coordinators. As a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm, Crye-Leike Relocation Services has regional offices in Atlanta, Ga., Huntsville, Ala., Little Rock and Northwest Ark., and Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (www.LeadingRE.com), Crye-Leike Relocation Services provides a quality real estate experience, global marketing and access to top real estate professionals in any market anywhere. For more information on Crye-Leike Relocation Services, visit www.crye-leike.com/relocation, or call toll-free (800) 373-8893.        

Brentwood, Tenn. (June 17,2016) - Jan Harbor, president of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, was a recent speaker at the annual global conference of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), which attracted an audience of 2,500 brokers, managers and relocation professionals in the real estate industry from 25 countries. LeadingRE, of which Crye-Leike, REALTORS is a member, is a global network of over 500 market-leading real estate firms that represent more home sales than any other real estate network. The conference gave attendees the opportunity to explore timely issues impacting the real estate market and to address ways to best meet the needs of today's buyers and sellers. Harbor, a certified relocation professional, was among a notable line-up of impressive industry thought leaders, marketing strategists and technology innovators. Those speakers included George Blankenship, the innovator who master-minded Apple retail stores and later headed worldwide retail for Tesla, and William Taylor, co-founding editor of Fast Company magazine. Since 1980, Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation real estate services to families, individuals and corporations to virtually any community in the United States and abroad. It offers comprehensive relocation services, including: destination orientation, real estate and rental assistance, mortgage assistance, household-goods move coordination and personal relocation coordinators. As a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm, Crye-Leike Relocation Services has regional offices in Atlanta, Ga., Huntsville, Ala., Little Rock and Northwest, Ark., and Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (www.LeadingRE.com), Crye-Leike Relocation Services provides a quality real estate experience, global marketing and access to top real estate professionals in any market anywhere. For more information on Crye-Leike Relocation Services, visit www.crye-leike.com/relocation, or call toll-free (800) 373-8893.  

Memphis, TN. - Crye-Leike's global real estate network Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (LeadingRE) has been ranked 64th among the Top 125 learning and development programs across all industries throughout the world by Training Magazine, the premier learning industry publication. Through its affiliation with LeadingRE, Crye-Leike provides this award-winning program to its sales associates to support their professional growth.   Training is a 51-year-old professional development magazine written for training, human resources, and business management professionals in all industries that advocate training and workforce development as a business tool.   This is the first year LeadingRE received the award in recognition of its robust in-person and online training programs for its affiliate real estate firms and their 120,000 associates in over 52 countries, including its professional development platform LeadingRE Institute program, which includes nearly 300 proprietary online courses.   Over 400 Crye-Leike sales associates have benefited from the continuing education of LeadingRE training programs.   "LeadingRE's training courses are very comprehensive and extremely helpful with regard to working through the numerous concerns that may be encountered with relocation clients," said Craig Britt, Vice President with Crye-Leike, REALTORS?. "The modules are not only very helpful, but also very user friendly in their presentation. After completion of the LRS coursework, I feel more prepared to overcome any issues of my relocation clients."   Recipients of the Top 125 award represent all industries and have demonstrated commitment to employee training and development that resulted in the achievement of key corporate strategic goals. The Top 125 ranking is determined by assessing a range of factors, including financial investment in professional development, the scope of development programs and how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives.   "We are thrilled to be one of only 27 organizations - and the only real estate network - to be recognized in this prestigious ranking for the first time," said Cecelia Chott, executive director of Institute content services. "As we continue to build resources that include online courses, webinars, state-of-the-art conferences, seminars and peer review groups, we strive to create the most timely, relevant, 24/7 content in the real estate industry, with the goal of significantly elevating performance in our business."   Introduced just five years ago, LeadingRE's rising-star Institute program ranked higher than many large, global corporations and was fourth among the seven real estate organizations achieving Top 125 status, with other programs having been in place for decades. One of LeadingRE's unique offerings is the option for member real estate firms to offer sales associates a customized learning portal branded to the brokerage, allowing agents and staff to access not only all of LeadingRE's original content, but also the unique, market-specific courses and resources of the network's affiliate brokerages.   "As the real estate consumer becomes increasingly sophisticated, the need for real estate professionals to serve as trusted advisors with unsurpassed competence and advocacy is more critical than ever. Our constantly-evolving learning programs equip our member brokers, agents and staff with the information they need to be responsive to shifts in demographics, technology and the economy," comments LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O'Connor.   Crye-Leike, REALTORS? is the South's representative of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com), the largest network of premier locally-branded firms in more than 50 countries producing over one million annual home sale transactions. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services, which include lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.   Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company that was founded in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike is ranked as the 5th largest real estate firm (3rd largest privately held) in the nation and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,000 licensed Realtors and 112 offices located throughout a nine-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. More information about Crye-Leike can be found at www.crye-leike.com.  

Nashville, TN., - Crye-Leike Relocation has once again recently earned the Relocation Quality Certification award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.   After earning the certification, a company must complete a re-certification process every five years to ensure it continues to meet the program's rigorous standards and remains current in terms of technology, marketing, relocation trends and other relevant areas.   "Being re-certified for the Relocation Quality Certification reflects Crye-Leike Relocation's ongoing commitment to delivering a superior level of service to its relocation clients and operating a highly efficient and responsive program that is among the best in the business," said Leading Real Estate Companies of the World President and CEO Pam O'Connor.   The Relocation Quality Certification was created and is awarded by Leading Real Estate companies of the world to recognize the top real estate firms that strive to provide customer service excellence and high relocation standards to all of their clients.   Since 1980, Crye-Leike Relocation has been assisting families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States and abroad. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has five regional hub offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas and Atlanta, Georgia. Its combined staff of over 30 relocation professionals strives to offer excellent customer service by keeping up to date on the latest industry trends through active participation in local area chambers of commerce, regional relocation councils, the National Employee Relocation Council, the Relocation Directors Council and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.     About Crye-Leike - Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company that was founded in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike is ranked as the 5th largest real estate firm in the nation and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,000 licensed Realtors and 112 offices located throughout a nine-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. In 2013, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $5.2 billion from selling 30,471 properties. Find more information about Crye-Leike at www.crye-leike.com.        

ATLANTA, GA., - While the global recession has caused many to rethink or ?put off' a major move, the business of relocating individuals and a company's entire workforce still requires large and small firms to move talent around the corner or across the globe.   Mindful of the opportunities as well as the challenges of capturing the available relocation business is real estate veteran Leslie Kane, recently named Crye-Leike, REALTORS new Vice President of Relocation Services in Atlanta.   "Despite the economic slowdown the world is a global marketplace where companies are hiring and moving personnel to address both the changes and challenges they face," said Leslie Kane, Crye-Leike Atlanta Relocation Director. "Now more than ever companies are looking for a firm that has a proven track record of success in relocation services with minimal stress and hassles."   Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Kane was most recently the Georgia State Manager for the Nehemiah Corporation of America. Her previous work experience had her serving as a Special Account Manager with Corporate Choices.com, Industry Relations Director with Virtual Relocation.com and Vice President of Membership for RELO "The Independent Real Estate Network."   "Crye-Leike's Cofounder & CEO Harold Crye approached me personally about returning to the industry where my career started and it was hard to turn down," said Kane. "Crye-Leike has a proven track record nationally and it's a challenge I'm enjoying here in Atlanta to create the same presence that has been established in other Crye-Leike regions across the south."   While Kane is new to Crye-Leike she has known the organization for more than 20 years. She says she's always been impressed with how Crye-Leike markets itself on a national level and has created such a great brand in the relocation industry.   More About Crye-Leike Atlanta Relocation Director Leslie Kane Crye-Leike Atlanta Relocation Director Leslie Kane has been a licensed referral agent in Georgia for more than 25 years. She is a Board Member with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and recently rejoined the Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC), a local chapter of the Employee Relocation Council (ERC). Kane looks forward to rejoining ERC as well as the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (leadingRE) as she values all the great relationships she garnered over the years.   When she's not assisting clients Kane can be found in the library studying for her Masters' Degree in Holistic Nutrition. She and her partner Lou have three children, Chelsea (20), Josh (20) and Elyse (24).   "In addition to my passion for healthy living I love the outdoors," said Kane. "Playing tennis on a regular basis, wakeboarding on Lake Lanier and snow skiing when ever possible are among my favorite passions outside of my work."   For all your relocation and real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Atlanta Relocation Director Leslie Kane directly by phone at 404-918-5770 and you can email her at leslie.kane@crye-leike.com.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.  

Crye-Leike, REALTORS and its Relocation Services is proud to announce it is the recipient of a Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Member Achievement Award. The company was recently recognized as one of the top five companies in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? network in 2008 for outgoing closed referrals. Crye-Leike was also honored as a Peak Performer and a member of the Global Alliance and the Million Dollar Clubs for Outgoing Referrals.   "We appreciate the efforts our sales associates make to stay in touch and offer services to their customers and clients by recommending other Realtors wherever their clients may be moving," said Jan Harbor, Director & President of Crye-Leike Relocation Services in Memphis. "This award is due to their dedication to their clients!"   Crye-Leike REALTORS Relocation Services in the Greater Memphis region is a local representative of LeadingRE, the largest network of nearly 700 premier locally branded firms producing nearly $370 billion in annual home sales.   "Our network is comprised of the finest real estate firms in the world, so earning a Member Achievement Award is a noteworthy distinction," said Pan O'Connor, LeadingRE President and CEO. "We commend these firms for their commitment to excellence in serving home buyers and sellers and for their active involvement in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?." Harold Crye is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?.   As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?, Crye-Leike, REALTORS is affiliated with the finest real estate firms worldwide. The relationship enables Crye-Leike Relocation Services to assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including real estate assistance, destination orientation programs, mortgage assistance, household goods transportation and more.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com) is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more than 5,500 offices and 170,000 sales associates in the United States and 38 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell nearly $370 billion in home sales representing 1.2 million transactions annually. Six of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates, and our members are the Number One firms in 44% of the top 88 markets in the United States, representing a powerful force in American real estate.

Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce its Relocation Services Division Directors have been named a nominee for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Diamond Award. Only 23 of 700 member real estate firms received this honor. The Diamond Award is presented annually to the member company that has most actively participated in all of LeadingRE's business offerings.   "It is such an honor to be named among the best companies in the world assisting people who are relocating," said Jan Harbor, President & Director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services for the Greater Memphis, Tennessee Region. "During the current economic downturn we have managed to remain flexible and adaptive in meeting the changing relocation demands and needs of individuals and companies."   The winner will be announced during the Annual Awards Gala March 28 during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? annual conference in Scottsdale, AZ. The event attracts brokers, managers and relocation professionals from leading real estate firms worldwide.   "To be nominated for this award is a true distinction," said Pam O'Connor, President/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?. "These firms represent some of the finest in the industry - those that are progressive, engaged and committed to delivering the most comprehensive and responsive service to their clients."   As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?, Crye-Leike, REALTORS is affiliated with the finest real estate firms worldwide. The relationship enables Crye-Leike Relocation Services to assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including real estate assistance, destination orientation programs, mortgage assistance, household goods transportation and more. The affiliation also allows Crye-Leike Relocation Services to manage corporate employee relocation accounts through RELO Direct?, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World's corporate relocation company.   Crye-Leike, REALTORS cofounder and CEO Harold Crye is the current presiding Chairman of the Board for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. In the midst of the global recession Crye acknowledges it's a new day for real estate and relocation.   "We recognize that job transfers are down and technology has come into play more to connect companies and countries that are half a world away, " said Crye. "We are meeting these new challenges by enhancing property listings online and embracing all types of new technologies to better serve the global relocation marketplace."   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com) is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more than 5,500 offices and 170,000 sales associates in the United States and 38 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell nearly $370 billion in home sales representing 1.2 million transactions annually. Six of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates, and our members are the Number One firms in 44% of the top 88 markets in the United States, representing a powerful force in American real estate.

Reported By the Chattanoogan.com   posted February 23, 2009     The Crye-Leike, Realtors relocation services division has been named a nominee for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Diamond Award.   Only 23 of 700 member real estate firms received this honor, officials said.   The Diamond Award is presented annually to the member company that has most actively participated in all of LeadingRE's business offerings.   "It is such an honor to be named among the best companies in the world assisting people who are relocating," said Carol Nall, director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services in Chattanooga. "During the current economic downturn we have managed to remain flexible and adaptive in meeting the changing relocation demands and needs of individuals and companies."   The winner will be announced during the annual awards gala March 28 during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event attracts brokers, managers and relocation professionals from leading real estate firms worldwide.   "To be nominated for this award is a true distinction," said Pam O'Connor, president/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. "These firms represent some of the finest in the industry - those that are progressive, engaged and committed to delivering the most comprehensive and responsive service to their clients."  

RISMedia Real Estate News   January 28, 2009   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? will host its 2009 annual conference March 26-28 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, immediately preceded by the Luxury Portfolio conference March 25-26. The gathering is expected to attract members from across the country and several countries abroad.   Keynoting the opening session will be Ken Lowe, president and CEO of Scripps Network Interactive and the vision behind the founding of HGTV, one of the most successful ventures in cable television. Other featured speakers will include psychologist, author and career coach Mike Staver; technology innovator Matthew Ferrara; national trainer and industry analyst Steve Harney; LeadingRE Chairman of the Board Harold Crye of Crye-Leike, Inc. and a host of talented LeadingRE member brokers, relocation directors and technology and marketing professionals, with content ranging from lead management, the brokerage of the future, and social media, to inspirational leadership, short sales and strategic right-sizing.   "We cannot change the economy," remarks LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O'Connor, "but we can influence the way it is perceived and the confidence of associates, managers and consumers in housing by defining the conversation in a new way. This conference is all about the ?Power of the Bold' to actively take control and seize advantages, when many others are waiting for the clouds to pass."   "International real estate forums of this nature help us make much better sense out of today's perilous business climate, stay networked to the people and events that shape other markets around the world; and keep us plugged-in to the ideas, trends and new technology that continually revolutionize our industry," says Michael Saunders, founder and president of Michael Saunders & Company, in Sarasota, FL. "I never depart these LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio gatherings without plenty of actionable content that enables me, my management team and my associates to better anticipate the needs and mindsets of our clients and customers."   For more information, visit www.LeadingRE.com.   RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. Send your e-mail to: realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com.

CHATTANOOGA, TN., - As the healthcare industry struggles with a growing physician shortage nationwide, a local real estate firm is working behind the scenes to help attract physicians to our community. Crye-Leike Relocation Services recently achieved MD Preferred Real Estate Provider status and earned the honor of displaying the MD Preferred Services Medallion. This distinction, awarded to less than 100 national Realtors? by US Medical Specialties, a national healthcare consulting firm, recognizes Crye-Leike Relocation Services' experience and commitment to serving the unique needs and demands of today's busy physician. "We have so much to offer physicians and their families here in Chattanooga," said Carol Nall, Crye-Leike Relocation's VP/Director of Relocation & MD Preferred Realtor?. "We know that a physician places a very high value on community and quality of life issues. This network allows us to partner more closely with our hospitals and medical practices in the competition for physician services. We are uniquely qualified to tell Chattanooga's story. And when that partnership brings a new physician to Chattanooga, it's a win-win-win for the physician, the recruiting hospital, and us." U.S. Medical Specialties created the MD Preferred Real Estate Program to recognize the work that selected Realtors? are doing to help attract quality healthcare professionals to their communities. The MD Preferred Real Estate Network is part of a national physician resource center hosted online at MDPreferredServices.com. The resource center matches professional service providers in Real Estate, Relocation, Healthcare Law and Mortgage Services with physicians on the move. "Physicians represent a very distinct consumer group with strong financial power, high net worth and career stability," explains Michael O'Malley, Project Manager for the MD Preferred Real Estate Network. "Today's doctor is extremely busy and the legal, real estate, mortgage and relocation needs of physicians require special handling; but the reward for the preferred professionals who provide these services is a deeply loyal client base in a challenging economic environment." For all your relocation needs, to schedule an appointment and/or personal referrals, please contact Carol Nall, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Vice President & Director of Relocation Services in Chattanooga by calling her at 423-296-1444 or email her at carol.nall@crye-leike.com. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.   U.S. Medical Specialties produces MedicalMatch.org, a family of monthly, electronic physician job bulletins in 17 medical specialties reaching 3,400 residency and fellowship programs and over 23,000 young physicians. They publish RoundsOnLine.org, a widely read monthly medical newsletter. Their online physician resource center, MD Preferred Services includes MDLawServices.com and MDPreferredRealEstate.com.

BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike Relocation Services?, a division of Crye-Leike, Realtors, recently completed a mandatory re-screening process necessary to maintain the prestigious RELO Quality Certification (RQC) for another three years by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?, a network of independent real estate firms.   The re-certification demonstrates continuing outstanding relocation service, performance and adherence to stringent RQC policies and guidelines. A review committee of leading industry professionals must review all aspects of the company's relocation services division every three years to remain certified. Crye-Leike Relocation Services first earned certification in 2003.   "The re-certification process is such a valuable process to go through," said Jan Harbor, President and Director of Relocation Services in Memphis, Tennessee. "It forces you to look at everything from processes and procedures to your telephone service and evaluate all of it from an outside company perspective. It's a great way to continuously improve the quality of your service."   Crye-Leike's Relocation Department earned re-certification only after demonstrating the company's continued pursuit of excellence, by not only meeting but also exceeding the stringent standards set forth by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Virtually every aspect of the company's relocation department was reviewed thoroughly, using specific criteria to evaluate office facilities, technology resources, performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, relocation services offered, advertising and marketing, and customer satisfaction.   Crye-Leike, Realtors is affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the world's largest relocation referral network of leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. The members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World produce over $310 billion in sales annually and rank either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since 1980, assisting families and individuals as well as corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States as well as abroad. Providing such services as comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, and spouse employment aid has helped Crye-Leike's Relocation Service to be recognized as one of the top departments in the relocation industry. Benefiting over 1,000 customers annually, Relocation Services has proven the strong commitment to excellence the Crye-Leike name is known for providing.   As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM , Crye-Leike, Realtors? Relocation Services can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate sale/purchase assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com) is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more than 5,000 offices and 145,000 sales associates in the United States and 35 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell over $400 billion in home sales representing more than 1.3 million transactions annually, outselling any national franchise and leading the nation in the sales of $1 million-plus homes. Seven of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates. ###  

Little Rock, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Tammy Cheney, Vice President/Relocation Director for her role as a featured speaker at the 2008 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? conference at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, FL. About 800 real estate brokers, managers, relocation professionals, sponsors and guests from the U.S. and 11 countries around the world participated in the annual event.   Cheney presented information on Real Estate Blogging and Social Networking to increase traffic and e-leads, a topic of vital interest to real estate and relocation professionals.   "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? is so fortunate to have the best minds in the business, with a culture of sharing among network members. Each year, our conference program surpasses the last and helps our affiliates stay on top in their markets," said Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? President/CEO Pam O'Connor.   The conference offered representatives from the top residential real estate firms a forum for discussing issues impacting residential real estate and how to best assist people buying and selling homes. Speakers addressed a variety of topics, including the current status of online real estate, marketing strategies and the real estate market adjustment.   As a member of LeadingRE, Crye-Leike, REALTORS can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad and can meet corporate relocation needs through the network's sister relocation company, RELO Direct?. Participation in the network's home listing website, RELOHomeSearch.com, and luxury home marketing program, Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection? bring world wide exposure to Crye-Leike, REALTORS home listings.   "There is great strength in being a part of the LeadingRE network," said Cheney. "We know and value our partners all over the country. When we receive a referral from another LeadingRE member, they are confident that the client is in great hands and vice versa."   Tammy Cheney is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), World Referral Specialist (WRS) and Relocation Certified Counselor (RCC). She and her team of specialists provide services throughout the Central and Northwest Arkansas Region.   For all your relocation needs, to schedule an appointment and/or personal referrals, please contact Relocation Director Tammy Cheney by calling her at 501-978-0902 or email her at tcheney@crye-leike.com.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com) is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more than 5,000 offices and 145,000 sales associates in the United States and 35 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell over $400 billion in home sales representing more than 1.3 million transactions annually, outselling any national franchise and leading the nation in the sales of $1 million-plus homes. Seven of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.crye-leike.com/relocation) is a division of Crye-Leike, REALTORS. It has five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis, Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that service Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. It has a combined professional staff of over 35 relocation professionals who assisted over 5,000 executives and their families in 2007.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

CHATTANOOGA, TN., - Crye-Leike Relocation Services Director and Vice President Carol Nall is the recipient of the Million Dollar Club Award from the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (LeadingRE). Nall oversees the company's relocation services for the Greater Chattanooga Region, which includes East Tennessee and North Georgia. She is based out of the company's Regional headquarters, located at 1510 Gunbarrel Road in Chattanooga.   The award is given to top member companies who participated in outgoing referral transactions with an actual sales price of one million dollars or more. Carol Nall was presented with the honor during the LeadingRE annual meeting held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, FL April 9-11. About 800 real estate brokers, managers, relocation professionals, sponsors and guests from the U.S. and 11 countries around the world participated in the event.   "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? affiliates are known for offering an exceptional level of service, so earning distinction among this esteemed group is a notable achievement," said Erin Koops, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Director of Referral Resources. "We congratulate Crye-Leike, Relocation Services for being a distinguished leader in the network and within their community," Koops said.   Carol Nall Director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services in the Chattanooga Region is the local representative of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?, the largest network of 700 premier locally-branded firms producing over $400 billion in annual home sales.   "There is great strength in being a part of the LeadingRE network," said Nall. "We know and value our partners all over the country. When we receive a referral from another LeadingRE member, they are confident that the client is in great hands and vice versa."   As a member of LeadingRE, Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad. Participation in the network's home listing website, RELOHomeSearch.com, and luxury home marketing program, Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection? bring world wide exposure to Crye-Leike, REALTORS home listings.   Carol Nall is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), World Referral Specialist (WRS) and Relocation Certified Counselor (RCC).   For all your relocation needs, to schedule an appointment and/or personal referrals, please contact Relocation Director Carol Nall by calling her at 423-296-1444 or email her at carol.nall@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com) is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more than 5,000 offices and 145,000 sales associates in the United States and 35 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell over $400 billion in home sales representing more than 1.3 million transactions annually, outselling any national franchise and leading the nation in the sales of $1 million-plus homes. Seven of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates.

CHATTANOOGA, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce it's 3rd Place Finish in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Marketing Contest held in conjunction with the 2008 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? conference at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, FL.   The 3rd Place award-winning entry in the Relocation Quality Certification Promotion category was chosen based on creativity, incorporation of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? material and/or graphics and overall presentation and effectiveness. Crye-Leike, REALTORS was presented with the award at the annual conference, which was attended by nearly 800 real estate professionals from leading real estate firms in the U.S. and 11 countries worldwide.   "It is an honor to be recognized for our efforts in 2007 to promote the services offered by our relocation team in Chattanooga," said Barbara Feagans, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Director of Marketing. "Working closely with Relocation Services Vice President/Director Carol Nall, together we came up with a great year-long creative campaign to reach people across our region with creative messages about all the great things we can do."   The conference offered representatives from the top residential real estate firms a forum for discussing issues impacting residential real estate and how to best assist people buying and selling homes. Speakers addressed a variety of topics, including the current status of online real estate, marketing strategies and the real estate market adjustment.   Crye-Leike, REALTORS Director of Relocation Services Carol Nall presented information on "Target Referrals" a topic of vital interest to real estate and relocation professionals. "There is great strength in being a part of the LeadingRE network," said Nall. "We know and value our partners all over the country. When we receive a referral from another LeadingRE member, they are confident that the client is in great hands and vice versa."   As a member of LeadingRE, Crye-Leike, RELATORS can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad. Participation in the network's home listing website, RELOHomeSearch.com, and luxury home marketing program, Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection? bring world wide exposure to Crye-Leike, REALTORS home listings.   Carol Nall is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), World Referral Specialist (WRS) and Relocation Certified Counselor (RCC).   To schedule an appointment and for all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Carol Nall by email at carol.nall@crye-leike.com or you can phone her directly at 423-296-1444.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? (www.LeadingRE.com) is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more than 5,000 offices and 145,000 sales associates in the United States and 35 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell over $400 billion in home sales representing more than 1.3 million transactions annually, outselling any national franchise and leading the nation in the sales of $1 million-plus homes. Seven of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates.

BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that the company has been named a nominee for the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Diamond Award. Only 15 of the 700 member real estate firms, a collection of independently owned real estate firms worldwide, received a nomination. "As one of the original founders of this organization it is truly an honor for our company to be nominated this year as among the best," said Harold Crye, Co Founder and CEO of Crye-Leike, REALTORS. "Our Relocation Specialists are to be especially recognized for their tireless efforts working with this global community of independent real estate providers to take care of clients who are moving across the country or across the globe." As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?, Crye-Leike, REALTORS can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. "Four decades ago national and international companies didn't move their employees around the way they do today," said Crye. "As we've become more economically tied globally, and companies move staff and look to recruit from all corners of the globe, they rely more than ever upon companies like ours and the network of LeadingRE to handle the transferees move." The winner of the Diamond Award will be announced during the Annual Awards Gala April 11 during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? annual conference in Boca Raton, FL. The event is expected to attract nearly 800 brokers, managers, relocation professionals, sponsors and guests from leading domestic and international real estate firms. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? www.LeadingRE.com is a global real estate network comprised of nearly 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms. With more 5,000 offices and 145,000 sales associates in the United States and 35 countries abroad, LeadingRE affiliates sell over $400 billion in home sales representing more than 1.3 million transactions annually, outselling any national franchise and leading the nation in the sales of $1 million-plus homes. Seven of the United States' top 10 real estate firms are LeadingRE affiliates. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

MEMPHIS, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors Relocation Division organized a "Casual Day For Charity" to benefit the Healing Arts Research Training Center (HART) in Memphis. The center is licensed non-residential facilities dedicated to helping people with a variety of addiction issues find meaning and purpose in their lives.   "This is the second time we fundraised for the center, which is providing a vital service for people battling those inner demons many struggle with in their lives," said Jan Harbor, President Mid-South Division, Director of Relocation. "We had flyers posted throughout our work area at the Quail Hollow Headquarters building, encouraging people to sign up and take an envelope to collect cash or check contributions."   The Crye-Leike, Relocation Division was proud to present a check in the amount of $527.00 to one of the owners of HART, Jane Abraham. Her many impressive designations include; a Doctorate of Theology, Ordained Interfaith Minister, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee and Mississippi and Internationally Certified Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor.   HART provides everything from counseling, energy work, massage, and drumming to even deeper processes such as psychodrama. The agencies specialists work to help people go inward utilizing breath and creative expression that helps activate the inner healer/teacher. Services are offered to people who want to release attachment to food, nicotine, drugs, alcohol, sex, and unhealthy lifestyles.   "I think what has impacted many of us in the Crye-Leike Relocation Division is that for many clients, HART provides treatment regardless of a person's ability to pay," said Harbor. "Freeing a person of their additions and restoring their faith is so fundamental and that kind of recovery is something we feel great supporting here at Crye-Leike, Realtors.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Crye-Leike, Realtors congratulates Vice President and Relocation Director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, Carol Nall on her selection for membership to the Relocation Director's Council (RDC). Since 1979 the RDC has included some of the best and brightest professionals in the industry.   "It's an amazing honor to be identified for membership by the RDC," said Nall. "It's literally a who's who of residential real estate relocation management."   Nall's selection is based on her experience, education, industry involvement and a commitment to service customers and clients with the highest level of professionalism. Members go through a month long application and review process to determine if their practices meet the high professional standards of the RDC.   Nall serves the relocation needs of clients throughout the East Tennessee and North Georgia Region, working with individuals, families and corporate relocation services.   "We assist families, individuals and corporate groups relocating into or away from the area? it's our mission to make smooth moves," said Nall. "When we get a call from someone who's getting transferred in or out of the area we want to take great care of them and make that transition of either buying or selling a home hassle free."   RDC members are recognized leaders in the relocation industry and are known for their delivery of exemplary, comprehensive service to their corporate clients, transferees and industry partners. The membership manages the relocation activities of more than 250 of the largest and most diverse residential real estate firms in the country.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides. ###      

MEMPHIS, TN - Jan Harbor, Director of Relocation, of Crye-Leike Realtors? was a speaker at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? regional meeting in Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 25-26. The meeting attracted brokers, managers and relocation professionals from across the region and country, who gathered for timely educational workshops, brainstorming sessions and networking opportunities.   Her session addressed Business Development, a topic of great interest in the real estate community. As a respected expert in this area, Jan Harbor shared insights to help educate fellow Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? members.   Harbor's session was part of the larger meeting program, which gave leading real estate and relocation professionals a chance to speak about real estate trends and to discuss ways to best meet the needs of home buyers and sellers - from implementing technology tools such as the network's global home listings website, RELOHomeSearch.com, to the importance of providing quality managed care through a relocation department.   "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? is fortunate to have some of the best talent in the industry, and when these professionals come together to exchange ideas and share success strategies, the result is phenomenal. Having such outstanding speakers at our meetings is one reason our network continues to raise the bar each year," Pam O'Connor, president/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? said.   Harbor, with Crye-Leike since 1993, has been active in the real estate and relocation industry for over 20 years. Well known in the relocation industry, Harbor is considered an expert in relocation and is asked to speak frequently at various functions. The Crye-Leike Relocation Services Division attained the Relo Quality Certification by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? in 2003 and re-certified in 2006.   Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM is a global real estate and relocation network with 700 affiliates, 5,000 offices, and 145,000 sales associates in 35 countries. The network's affiliated firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality residential real estate services, producing over $400 billion in annual home sales volume - more than any national franchise.   As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM , Crye-Leike, Realtors? can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate sale/purchase assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. For more information on Crye-Leike, Relocation, email Jan Harbor at jharbor@crye-leike.com.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.?Carol Nall, vice president and director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services of Chattanooga, Tenn., recently earned the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation from Worldwide ERC, certifying her as a relocation industry expert versed in residential real estate and appraising, corporate relocation policies and issues, relocation tax and legal issues, and family relocation issues. Nall serves clients throughout east Tenn. and north Ga. and specializes in both domestic and international relocation. She also holds the Relocation Certified Coordinator (RCC) and the World Referral Specialist (WRS) professional designations. Her division of Crye-Leike Relocation Services is the only company in the region to hold the Relocation Quality Certification, the highest certification for quality relocation and residential real estate services. Nall is also an active member of the Employee Relocation Council, SHRM Chattanooga (affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management), the Scenic City Women's Network, the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, and the Ambassadors Club. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is located at 1510 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Carol Nall may be contacted there by telephone at (423) 296-1444 and via e-mail at carol.nall@crye-leike.com. For more information about Crye-Leike Relocation Services visit www.crye-leike.com. Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Regional operations have since been added in Middle Tenn., East Tenn., Central Ark., Central Ga., Central Miss., and Northwest Ark., allowing the company to grow into a network of 3,800 sales associates and 118 corporate and franchise offices located throughout Tenn., Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., Ky., Miss. and N.C. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Lora Riddle of Brentwood, president and director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Middle Tennessee Region, was recently awarded the Advisory Council Chair Leadership Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Network at their National Conference in Desert Springs, California.     Riddle, a member and Chairperson of the RELO Advisory Council, received the recognition for her outstanding dedication and service within the organization. The Advisory Council consists of leading relocation directors from across the country, which assists in managing network policies, procedures and initiatives.   In addition, Riddle participated as a speaker during the conference that attracts over 800 brokers and relocation professionals nationwide. She presented on the subject of "The development of foreclosure business."   "Lora Riddle has many years of experience in this area. Her presentation provided insight to help delegates improve their level of service and performance," commented RELO President and CEO Pam O'Connor.   The RELO network, based in Chicago, is made up of leading independent real estate firms in the United States that specialize in relocation. As a member of the RELO network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services assists families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad. Crye-Leike Relocation Services offers destination orientation programs, departure real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, rental and temporary housing assistance and household goods move management.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.crye-leike.com/relocation) is a full-service relocation and real estate services company since 1980 and a division of Crye-Leike, Realtors, the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in Tennessee and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has five regional offices in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville, TN; Little Rock, Ark., and Atlanta, GA with a combined professional staff of over 35 relocation professionals.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 30 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,500 sales associates and 109 corporate and franchise offices located in 58 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.   - 30 -  

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn-- Carol Nall, VP & Director of Relocation, Stephanie Gordon, Corporate Services Manager and Debbie Derryberry, Relocation Coordinator, of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, were recently awarded the World Referral Specialist (WRS) designation by Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM (LeadingRE).   The WRS designation is awarded by LeadingRE to relocation staff of affiliate companies for demonstrating their commitment to serving the unique needs of global clients and meeting a number of important educational requirements reflecting their ability to place and manage cross-border referrals.   The WRS program was developed to train and recognize network affiliates who wish to provide professional real estate referral services to U.S. citizens who have real estate needs in other countries   According to LeadingRE Director of Education Cecelia Chott, CRP, GMS, the need for these services is becoming more common in today's market. "We are seeing increasing numbers of U.S. citizens who are looking to buy or sell properties abroad, whether for second homes, retirement, investment, inheritance or corporate transfers. We commend Carol, Stephanie and Debbie for their continuing education on the intricacies of working with this type of client to meet their specialized needs," Chott said.   As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM, Crye-Leike Relocation can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad and can meet corporate relocation needs through the network's sister relocation company, RELO Direct?, Inc.   For more information on Crye-Leike Relocation Services, please visit www.crye-leike.com/relocation/ or call 423-296-1444.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 30 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,500 sales associates and 109 corporate and franchise offices located in 58 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides. ###   About the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Network Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? is the largest global network of 650 real estate firms, with over 5,500 offices and 160,000 associates worldwide. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? members produced over $400 billion in home sales representing 1.4 million transactions in 2005, outselling any national franchise and also leading the nation in the sales of $1 million plus homes. LeadingRE's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services. RELO? Home Search (www.relohomesearch.com), with access to 2 million listings, offers one of the most robust online house resources available. For more information, please visit www.LeadingRE.com        

MEMPHIS, Tenn.- Crye-Leike Realtors Relocation Division has been nominated for a 2006 Network Referral Performance Award for outstanding achievement by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network.   Recipients of the 2006 Awards of Excellence and the 2006 Crowns of Excellence will be recognized at the upcoming Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Annual Conference in Palm Desert, California on March 14-16, 2007.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since the 1980's assisting families, individuals and corporate groups in relocating to virtually any community in the United States and abroad.   The Relocation division provides comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household moving coordination and more.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services was awarded the RELO Quality Certification (RQC) in 2003 by the Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? network. The certification was renewed in 2006. This certification recognizes a commitment to excellence as one of the top departments in the relocation industry.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has four regional hub offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Tennessee and Little Rock, Arkansas. Its combined staff of over 30 relocation professionals annually assists over 5,000 transferees and their families.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 30 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,500 sales associates and 109 corporate and franchise offices located in 58 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.   ###  

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Connie Thornton, Referral Coordinator of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, Little Rock, was recently awarded the RELO? Certified Coordinator (RCC) designation by the leading Real Estate Companies of the World Network.   The RCC designation is given through a special Leading Real Estate Companies of the World certification program and is presented to individuals who have met a number of important educational requirements for relocation services.   As the Referral Coordinator of Crye-Leike's Little Rock Division Relocation Services, Thornton is responsible for managing all third-party homes, offering negotiations, supervision of vendors and reimbursement billing. Additionally, Thornton manages BMA/Premarketing listings, ordering appropriate inspections, and assigning referrals to appropriate agents for third-party home finding assistance, as well as maintenance of third party company and agent relationships.   "During my own relocation, I have faced the same situations, problems and feelings that transferees are facing," comments Thornton. "My goal is to make all transferees feel comfortable, assuring them that Crye-Leike Relocation is available to answer any questions and ease any concerns."   The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is the largest network of independent real estate brokers in the country, and includes 650 member companies with nearly 160,000 sales associates and a combined sales volume of more than $400 billion in residential sales in 2005. As a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, mortgage assistance, household goods, move management and more.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,500 sales associates and 105 corporate and franchise offices located in 56 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.       ###  

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.- The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) recently announced that Michele Barnes of Crye-Leike, Realtors, has received her broker's license after successfully passing the real estate broker licensure examination.   To become eligible for the examination, Barnes met strict experience and education requirements as a broker candidate. Broker candidates must have held an active license as an affiliate broker for a minimum specified period and must have successfully completed 120 classroom hours of real estate education, 30 hours of which must be an office or brokerage management course taken at a TREC approved school.   A real estate professional for 12 years, Barnes first joined Crye-Leike in 1994 working as a Crye-Leike sales associate before joining the Relocation Department nine years ago. She is the current Corporate Homes Manager for Relocation Services, and will now serve as the Referral Center Broker for all of Middle Tennessee. In addition to her broker's license, Barnes holds the Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) designation.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 100 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, Realtors, recently completed a mandatory re-screening process necessary to maintain the prestigious RELO Quality Certification (RQC) for another three years by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of independent real estate firms.   The re-certification demonstrates continuing outstanding relocation service, performance and adherence to RQC policies and guidelines. A review committee of leading industry professionals must review all aspects of the company's relocation serviced division every three years to remain certified. Crye-Leike Relocation Services first earned certification in 2003.   "The re-certification process is such a valuable process to go through," said Jan Harbor, President of Relocation in Memphis. "It forces you to look at everything from processes and procedures to your telephone service and evaluate all of it from an outside company perspective. It's a great way to continuously improve the quality of your service."   Crye-Leike's Relocation Department earned re-certification only after demonstrating the company's continued pursuit of excellence, by not only meeting but also exceeding the stringent standards set forth by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Virtually every aspect of the company's relocation department was reviewed thoroughly, using specific criteria to evaluate office facilities, technology resources, performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, relocation services offered, advertising and marketing, and customer satisfaction.   Crye-Leike, Realtors is affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the world's largest relocation referral network of leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. The members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World produce over $310 billion in sales annually and rank either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since 1980, assisting families and individuals as well as corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States as well as abroad. Providing such services as comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, and spouse employment aid has helped Crye-Leike's Relocation Service to be recognized as one of the top departments in the relocation industry. Benefiting over 1,000 customers annually, Relocation Services has proven the strong commitment to excellence the Crye-Leike name is known for providing.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Carol Nall, Vice President/Director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, Chattanooga, was recently awarded the RELO? Certified Coordinator (RCC) designation by the leading Real Estate Companies of the World Network.   The RCC designation is given through a special Leading Real Estate Companies of the World certification program and is presented to individuals who have met a number of important educational requirements for relocation services.   The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is the largest network of independent real estate brokers in the country, and includes 650 member companies with nearly 160,000 sales associates and a combined sales volume of more than $400 billion in residential sales in 2005.   As a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, mortgage assistance, household goods, move management and more.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, Realtors, recently completed a mandatory re-screening process necessary to maintain the prestigious RELO Quality Certification (RQC) for another three years by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of independent real estate firms.   The re-certification demonstrates continuing outstanding relocation service, performance and adherence to RQC policies and guidelines. A review committee of leading industry professionals must review all aspects of the company's relocation serviced division every three years to remain certified. Crye-Leike Relocation Services first earned certification in 2003.   "Everyone in our company- and especially our relocation department- takes great pride in this honor," Lora Riddle, President of Crye-Leike, Relocation in Middle Tennessee. "We work very hard to offer unmatched service to transferees, whether they are moving into or out of our community. Everything we do - from the people we select to work for us to the technology we implement - is done with the objective of better serving our clients. Having our results re-validated through the RQC process from an organization with standards as high as the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is extremely gratifying."   Crye-Leike RELO earned re-certification only after demonstrating the company's continued pursuit of excellence, by not only meeting but also exceeding the stringent standards set forth by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Virtually every aspect of the company's relocation department was reviewed thoroughly, using specific criteria to evaluate office facilities, technology resources, performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, relocation services offered, advertising and marketing, and customer satisfaction.   Crye-Leike, Realtors is affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the world's largest relocation referral network of leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. The members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World produce over $310 billion in sales annually and rank either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since 1980, assisting families and individuals as well as corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States as well as abroad. Providing such services as comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, and spouse employment aid has helped Crye-Leike's Relocation Service to be recognized as one of the top departments in the relocation industry. Benefiting over 1,000 customers annually, Relocation Services has proven the strong commitment to excellence the Crye-Leike name is known for providing.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, Realtors, recently completed a mandatory screening process necessary to achieve the prestigious RELO Quality Certification (RQC) by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of independent real estate firms.   The certification demonstrates continuing outstanding relocation service, performance and adherence to RQC policies and guidelines. A review committee of leading industry professionals must review all aspects of the company's relocation service division every three years to remain certified. This is the first year of certification for the Little Rock branch of Crye-Leike Relocation Services.   "Everyone in our company - and especially our relocation department - takes great pride in this honor," said Tammy Cheney, Director of Relocation in Little Rock. "We work very hard to offer unmatched service to transferees, whether they are moving into or out of our community. Everything we do - from the people we select to work for us to the technology we implement - is done with the objective of better serving our clients. Having our results validated through the RQC process from an organization with standards as high as the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is extremely gratifying."   Crye-Leike's Relocation department earned certification only after demonstrating the company's continued pursuit of excellence, by not only meeting but also exceeding the stringent standards set forth by The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Virtually every aspect of the company's relocation department was reviewed thoroughly, using specific criteria to evaluate office facilities, technology resources, performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, relocation services offered, advertising and marketing, and customer satisfaction.   Crye-Leike, Realtors is affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the world's largest relocation referral network of leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. The members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World produce over $310 billion in sales annually and rank either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since 1980, assisting families and individuals as well as corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States as well as abroad. Providing such services as comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, and spouse employment aid has helped Crye-Leike's Relocation Service to be recognized as one of the top departments in the relocation industry. Benefiting over 1,000 customers annually, Relocation Services has proven the strong commitment to excellence the Crye-Leike name is known for providing.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Carol Nall, Relocation Director of Crye-Leike, Realtors, Chattanooga recently attended the 2006 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World? Conference held in Orlando, FL, March 23-25. The annual meeting welcomed nearly 900 real estate brokers, managers, relocation professionals, sponsors and guests from around the world. The conference theme, "Brand New Day," was a nod to the company's 2005 re-branding from RELO? to LeadingRE, as well as the trends and opportunities in the real estate and relocation marketplace.   The conference gave real estate professionals the chance to discuss ways to best meet market demands and to network with colleagues from around the world. Conference highlights included a sold-out Networking Night, which featured a record number of exhibits from more than 70 sponsors and affiliate companies. The opening session featured Australian keynote speaker Bob Pritchard, an award-winning author and international marketing consultant, whose program energized members and offered insights on differentiation and customer-centric performance.   Other guest speakers included Michael Anthony, who challenged attendees to tap their mental resources; Tom Goetschius, who addressed "Sales in the New Bazaar;" Stefan Swanepoel, author of the newly-released Swanepoel Trends Report; and Frances Martinez, chairman of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), who discussed the exploding Latino home buyer market. In addition, talented speakers from member companies shared their expertise on a variety of real estate and relocation topics.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) recently announced that Tammy Cheney of Crye-Leike, Realtors, has received her Broker's license after successfully passing the real estate broker licensure examination.   To become eligible for the examination, Cheney met strict experience and education requirements. All broker candidates must hold an active real estate license for a minimum of two years, and must successfully pass 60 classroom hours of real estate principles, license law, and Commission regulations at an AREC approved school.   Cheney, a resident of Little Rock, is Director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Central Arkansas Region, located at 11600 Kanis Road. In addition to her broker status, she also holds the distinctions of Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS) and Relocation Certified Coordinator (RCC). With almost 15 years experience in the industry, Cheney provides the Central Arkansas Region with the relocation real estate services unique to Crye-Leike. She is a member of the Employee Relocation Council and the Relocation Directors Council.   Crye-Leike Relocation Services has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since 1980, assisting families and individuals as well as corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United State as well as abroad. Providing such services as comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, and spouse employment aid has helped Crye-Leike's Relocation Service to be recognized as one of the top departments in the relocation industry. Assisting over 1,000 customers annually, Relocation Services has proven the strong commitment to excellence synonymous with the Crye-Leike name.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

Little Rock, Ark. - Tammy Cheney of Crye-Leike Relocation Services has successfully passed the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) exam administered by the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (ERC). ERC is a professional membership association concerned with domestic and international corporate transfers. Its CRP program recognizes Cheney's knowledge of the relocation industry and mastery of residential real estate and appraising, corporate relocation policies and issues, relocation tax and legal issues, and family relocation issues. Cheney, a resident of Little Rock, is director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Central Arkansas Region, one of four of Crye-Leike's regional relocation hub offices, also located in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. Cheney is one of 414 ERC members to earn the CRP designation this year and is now one of almost 5,000 internationally who hold the CRP designation. ERC members must earn 30 re-certification credits every three years following certification to maintain the CRP designation. With more than 12,000 members, Worldwide ERC is a global authority and facilitator regarding relocation issues and training. Worldwide ERC was founded in 1964 and established the certified relocation professional (CRP) designation in 1990 to formally recognize relocation proficiency. Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.crye-leike.com/relocation) has been a full-service relocation and real estate services company since 1980. Crye-Leike Relocation Services attained over $275 million in closed regional sales volume in 2004. In addition, the division achieved $147.3 million in national sales volume (out-of-market sales) in 2004 through sales associates referrals and its Best Choice ? Corporate Services Program, a complete relocation program designed for transferees. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the second largest in the state of Arkansas. For more information on Crye-Leike's local, national and international relocation services, contact Tammy Cheney at 501/217-4016 or toll free 866/253-5333.  

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Jennifer Newton of Crye-Leike Business Development was featured at the recent RELO annual conference as a presenter and expert in her field. The annual meeting was held in Scottsdale, Ariz., and attracted over 850 brokers and relocation professionals from leading domestic and international real estate companies. RELO is the country's largest relocation referral network. Newton's session on ways to increase business opportunities was part of the larger conference program, which gave leading real estate and relocation professionals an opportunity to address crucial issues affecting the industry as well as industry challenges and market demands. Newton is president and director of Crye-Leike Business Development - Chattanooga Region, located at 1510 Gunbarrel Rd. Crye-Leike Business Development provides services for business development, corporate and individual relocations, estate settlements, foreclosures, household goods and international moves, local moves and senior transitions. In addition to holding a broker's license, Newton is a certified relocation professional (CRP), specializing in individual, family and corporate relocation policies. She resides in Chattanooga and serves as a board member of the Society for Human Resource Management, Chattanooga Chapter. As an active member of her community, she is on the board of directors for the Chattanooga Bar Auxiliary, which raises money for the Chambliss Home and the Chambliss Children's Shelter. She also is an active volunteer for pre-schoolers, and was previously named Volunteer of the Year at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of RELO (www.relo.com), the largest relocation network of nearly 700 independent real estate companies specializing in the relocation of people nationwide. RELO's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services and are ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets with over 100,000 sales associates. Crye-Leike Relocation Services and Crye-Leike Business Development are divisions of Crye-Leike, the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in Tennessee. Crye-Leike has four regional relocation and business development hub offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that service Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Crye-Leike Relocation Services (http://relocation.crye-leike.com) offers destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, rental and temporary housing assistance and household goods move management. Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad as a member of the RELO Network, (www.relo.com), the country's largest relocation referral network of 700 leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. For real estate or relocation information, Jennifer Newton of Crye-Leike Business Development may be reached at (423) 296-1444 or jnewton@crye-leike.com.  

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Jennifer Newton of Crye-Leike Business Development was featured at the recent RELO annual conference as a presenter and expert in her field. The annual meeting was held in Scottsdale, Ariz., and attracted over 850 brokers and relocation professionals from leading domestic and international real estate companies. RELO is the country's largest relocation referral network. Newton's session on ways to increase business opportunities was part of the larger conference program, which gave leading real estate and relocation professionals an opportunity to address crucial issues affecting the industry as well as industry challenges and market demands. Newton is president and director of Crye-Leike Business Development - Chattanooga Region, located at 1510 Gunbarrel Rd. Crye-Leike Business Development provides services for business development, corporate and individual relocations, estate settlements, foreclosures, household goods and international moves, local moves and senior transitions. In addition to holding a broker's license, Newton is a certified relocation professional (CRP), specializing in individual, family and corporate relocation policies. She resides in Chattanooga and serves as a board member of the Society for Human Resource Management, Chattanooga Chapter. As an active member of her community, she is on the board of directors for the Chattanooga Bar Auxiliary, which raises money for the Chambliss Home and the Chambliss Children's Shelter. She also is an active volunteer for pre-schoolers, and was previously named Volunteer of the Year at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of RELO (www.relo.com), the largest relocation network of nearly 700 independent real estate companies specializing in the relocation of people nationwide. RELO's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services and are ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets with over 100,000 sales associates. Crye-Leike Relocation Services and Crye-Leike Business Development are divisions of Crye-Leike, the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in Tennessee. Crye-Leike has four regional relocation and business development hub offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that service Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Crye-Leike Relocation Services (http://relocation.crye-leike.com) offers destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, rental and temporary housing assistance and household goods move management. Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad as a member of the RELO Network, (www.relo.com), the country's largest relocation referral network of 700 leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. For real estate or relocation information, Jennifer Newton of Crye-Leike Business Development may be reached at (423) 296-1444 or jnewton@crye-leike.com.  

Memphis, Tenn. - Crye-Leike Relocation Services of West Tennessee recently received several national awards from RELO, the country's largest relocation referral network: ? Membership into RELO's 2004 Million Dollar Club for closing one or more sales transactions valued at $1 million-plus in 2004; ? Membership into RELO's 2004 Global Alliance Club for closing at least one outgoing international referral; and, ? RELO Value Solutions Silver Award for the most participation in its Value Solutions programs, designed to simplify a RELO office's responsibilities. Crye-Leike Relocation Services was presented the awards before 900 brokers and relocation professionals from leading domestic and international real estate firms at RELO's 2005 spring annual conference, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. Crye-Leike Relocation Services Division attained over $275 million in closed regional sales volume for 2004. In addition, the division achieved $147.3 million in national sales volume (out of market sales) in 2004 through sales associates referrals and its Best Choice ? Corporate Services Program, a complete relocation program designed for transferees. As a member of the RELO network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services assists families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad. Crye-Leike Relocation Services offers destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, rental and temporary housing assistance and household goods move management. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of RELO (www.relo.com), the largest relocation network of nearly 700 independent real estate companies specializing in the relocation of people nationwide. RELO's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services and are ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets with over 100,000 sales associates. Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.crye-leike.com/relocation) is a full-service relocation and real estate services company since 1980 and a division of Crye-Leike, Realtors, the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in Tennessee and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has four regional offices in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville and a combined professional staff of 30 relocation professionals.  

Little Rock, Ark. - Tammy Cheney of Crye-Leike Relocation Services was recently awarded the RELO certified coordinator designation by RELO, a global network of nearly 700 real estate firms specializing in relocation. Cheney, a resident of Little Rock, is director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Central Arkansas Region, one of four of Crye-Leike's regional relocation hub offices, also located in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. Its combined professional staff of 44 full time relocation professionals serve Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky and annually assist over 5,000 executives and their families. The RCC designation is given through a special RELO certification program and is presented to individuals who have met a number of important educational requirements for handling the duties of a relocation coordinator. As a member of RELO, Cheney can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. The RELO affiliation also enables Crye-Leike Relocation Services (http://relocation.crye-leike.com) to manage corporate employee relocation accounts through RELO Direct, RELO's business-to-business enterprise designed to streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker members. Crye-Leike Relocation Services holds the RELO Quality Certification (RQC) by the Chicago-based RELO network, a certification that recognizes Crye-Leike Relocation Services' commitment to excellence as one of the top relocation divisions in the relocation industry. In addition to being RELO quality certified, Crye-Leike Relocation Services also holds the distinction of being named one of the top 50 real estate companies in the United States to close outgoing referrals, out of the 700 RELO member firms specializing in relocation. With over 4,500 offices and 100,000 associates worldwide, RELO? members produce over $310 billion in home sales in 2003, outselling any national franchise. RELO's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services. RELO?, www.relo.com, includes nearly 700 member companies with 100,000 sales associates worldwide and a combined annual sales volume of over $310 billion in 2003. For more information on Crye-Leike's local, national and international relocation services, contact Tammy Cheney at 501/217-4016 or toll free 866/954-9200.  

Memphis, Tenn. - Ronnie E. Raney of Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's 10th largest real estate company, has been awarded the global mobility specialist (GMS) designation by the Employee Relocation Council, also known as Worldwide ERC, the association of workforce mobility. Raney joins a select group of 175 global workforce mobility professionals nationwide who have earned this distinction. The Washington, D.C. based-Worldwide ERC (www.erc.org) is the membership association of choice for more than 10,000 corporate and government relocation managers, real estate companies, appraisers and a range of service firms and individuals from industries that address relocation-related workforce issues. The GMS program provides relocation and human resources professionals with the skills needed to render greater and broader services to help corporate clients deal with the complexities of international relocation of their workforce. Displaying his GMS designation demonstrates to clients that Raney has taken additional steps to continue his education in the field of international relocation, and has the proven education and training to deliver ethical and professional services to a globally mobile workforce. Raney is vice president and director of corporate services of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - West Tennessee Region, located in Memphis, Tenn. He also holds the certified relocation professional (CRP) designation, which signifies knowledge and expertise in relocation appraising, relocation-related real estate, corporate relocation policies and issues, relocation tax and legal issues and family relocation issues. As a member of RELO, Crye-Leike Relocation Services (http://relocation.crye-leike.com) can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. The RELO affiliation also enables Crye-Leike to manage corporate employee relocation accounts through RELO Direct, RELO's business-to-business enterprise designed to streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker members. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has four regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that serve Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Its combined professional staff of 44 full time relocation professionals annually assists over 5,000 executives and their families. Crye-Leike Relocation Services holds the RELO Quality Certification (RQC) by the Chicago-based RELO network, a certification that recognizes Crye-Leike Relocation Services' commitment to excellence as one of the top relocation divisions in the relocation industry. In addition to being RELO quality certified, Crye-Leike Relocation Services also holds the distinction of being named one of the top 50 real estate companies in the United States to close outgoing referrals, out of the 700 RELO member firms specializing in relocation. For more information on Crye-Leike's local, national and international relocation services, contact Ronnie Raney at 901/758-5660 or toll free at 1/800-243-9922.  

Nashville, Tenn. - Lora Riddle, CRP, president and director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Middle Tennessee Region, has been appointed to serve a three-year term as a member of the Advisory Council of RELO?, an international broker network of nearly 700 independent real estate firms specializing in the relocation of executives and their families nationwide. As a member of the RELO? Advisory Council, Riddle is among the top 15 relocation directors from across the country. She was elected based on her industry qualifications and commitment to RELO?. "The Council serves in an advisory role to RELO? regarding new programs, membership benefits, educational programs and the mentoring of other member companies," said Dave Collins, senior vice president of RELO?. "Lora brings significant relocation and real estate accomplishments to the Council and is a tremendous addition." A resident of Brentwood, Riddle has over 19 years of experience in the real estate industry, specializing in relocation services and business development. She joined Crye-Leike Relocation Services nine years ago and holds the national professional designation of certified relocation professional (CRP). She is a member of the Tennessee Industrial Development Council, the Greater Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and the National and Williamson County Associations of Realtors. She is also a member of the Relocation Directors Council and Employee Relocation Council. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. As a member of RELO?, Crye-Leike Relocation Services (http://relocation.crye-leike.com) can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. The affiliation also enables Crye-Leike to manage corporate employee relocation accounts through RELO Direct?, RELO's business-to-business enterprise designed to streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker members. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has four regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that serve Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Its combined professional staff of 44 full time relocation professionals annually assists over 5,000 executives and their families. Crye-Leike Relocation Services holds the RELO Quality Certification (RQC) by the Chicago-based RELO network, a certification that recognizes Crye-Leike Relocation Services' commitment to excellence as one of the top relocation divisions in the relocation industry. In addition to being RELO quality certified, Crye-Leike Relocation Services also holds the distinction of being named one of the top 50 real estate companies in the United States to close outgoing referrals, out of the 700 RELO member firms specializing in relocation. For more information on Crye-Leike's local and national relocation services, contact President Lora Riddle at 615/221-0444 or toll free at 1/800-373-8893.    

Memphis, Tenn. - Relocating to another city can be stressful, but Crye-Leike Relocation Services is trying to make it a little easier for newcomers with the help of its soon to be released relocation package. In a convenient CD-ROM format, the Web-based relocation package offers comprehensive area information for homeowners relocating to areas in East, Middle and West Tennessee, along with some areas in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. The newly redesigned relocation package contains a wealth of information people always struggle to find when making a move to a new area, including Internet Web site links to various community agencies, schools, churches, chambers of commerce and housing information. A total of 10,000 complimentary CD-ROM relocation packages will be distributed by Crye-Leike sales associates to their out of town customers and to company employees being transferred. The CD-ROM relocation package is available for companies to customize and incorporate their company information onto the compact disc as a marketing tool to enhance their employee recruitment. America is a country on the move, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report released on September 23, 2003. Close to half the population packed up and moved to different homes in the past five years of the 20th century. A total of 45.9% of the 262.4 million U.S. residents, ages 5 and older in 2000, had moved in the previous five years, reports the bureau. In Tennessee, 2,450,373 people older than 5, or 46.1% of its population, moved between 1995 and 2000. The five-year moving rate has hovered at about 46% since 1970. Using a relocation company has its advantages, says Jennifer Newton, vice president and director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Chattanooga Region. "It saves company time and the headaches of handling the minute details for employees and their families' moving needs." There are considerable cost savings for properly managed relocation moves as well, says Jan Harbor, president and director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Mid-South Region (Memphis). "Using a relocation company frees up valuable internal resources and saves employers money by getting their employees back quickly to productive work schedules. It is also a valuable recruiting tool for employers trying to lure qualified candidates to their areas." There also are tax savings to consider when using a relocation company, says Lora Riddle, president and director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Nashville Region. "When a company engages the services of an established relocation company like Crye-Leike, there are hard dollars that can be saved," says Riddle. "Most of the expenses a company incurs in order to transfer an employee from one city to another are considered taxable income to the transferee. With Crye-Leike's BestChoice Homesale Assistance Program, the employer can minimize some of that tax liability." Offering newcomers an orientation packet on CD-Rom or by e-mail allows Crye-Leike Relocation Services to keep its relocation packages extremely current, notes Tammy Cheney, director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Arkansas Region. "Being that this piece is Web-based and relocation information is constantly changing, we don't have to worry anymore about the materials we send out being out dated or out of print. And, the cost savings of not having to mass produce these relocation packets allows us to pass along those savings to our clients." Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's 10th largest real estate company, has five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis, Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that serve Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Its combined staff of 37 relocation professionals annually assists over 5,000 executives and their families. As a member of the RELO Network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.relocation.crye-leike.com) can assist families and individuals as well as corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move coordination and more. The affiliation also enables Crye-Leike Relocation Services to manage corporate employee relocation accounts and streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker members. To secure a complimentary copy of Crye-Leike's CD relocation packet for a specific region, call toll-free: in Tennessee at 1-800/446-2830, or e-mail to relocationchattanooga@crye-leike.com for relocating to the Greater Chattanooga and North Georgia regions; in Tennessee at 1/800-243-9922 or e-mail to relocationmemphis@crye-leike.com for relocating to the Greater Memphis and North Mississippi regions; in Tennessee at 1/800-373-8893 or e-mail to relocationnashville@crye-leike.com for relocating to the Greater Nashville region; or, in Arkansas at 1/866-253-5333 or e-mail to relocationlittlerock@crye-leike.com for relocating to Greater Little Rock and the Central Arkansas regions.    

Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's 13th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South, has been awarded the RELO Quality Certification (RQC) by the Chicago-based RELO network, a certification that recognizes Crye-Leike Relocation Services' commitment to excellence as one of the top relocation departments in the relocation industry. Crye-Leike's four regional relocation hub offices that became RQC certified are in: Chattanooga which serves the Southeast Tenn. and N. Georgia regions; Johnson City which serves the Northeast Tenn. region; Memphis which serves the West Tennessee, North Mississippi and East Arkansas regions and Nashville which serves the Middle Tennessee and Kentucky regions. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of RELO, the largest network of nearly 800 independent real estate companies specializing in the relocation of people nationwide. RELO's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services and are ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets. Crye-Leike Relocation Services earned the certification after meeting stringent standards and application requirements, including a thorough review of its office facilities, technology resources, performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, relocation services offered, customer satisfaction evaluations and advertising and marketing strategies. "Those relocation departments who have attained the RQC seal of quality performance have demonstrated a pursuit of relocation excellence," said Cecelia Chott, RELO's director of education who oversees the program. "A thorough review of all aspects of a real estate company's relocation division are evaluated from business plans and Web site design to service evaluations and its workplace environment. The screening process guarantees that those companies approved have truly earned the designation ?best-of-the-best.' " As a member of the RELO Network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.relocation.crye-leike.com) can assist families and individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. The affiliation also enables Crye-Leike Relocation Services to manage corporate employee relocation accounts and streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker members. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis, Nashville, Tenn. and the most recently added Little Rock, Ark. that serve Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Its combined professional staff of 34 relocation professionals annually assist over 5,000 executives and their families. Crye-Leike Relocation Services attained $275.2 million in closed regional sales volume for 2002. The division also achieved $90.6 million in national sales volume (out of market sales) in 2002 through sales associate referrals and its Best Choice (tm) Corporate Services Program, a complete relocation program designed for transferees. In addition to being RELO quality certified, Crye-Leike Relocation Services also holds the distinction of being named one of the top 50 real estate companies in the United States to close outgoing referrals, out of the 700 RELO member firms specializing in relocation. Additionally, Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of the 100 Percent Broker Club, a elite membership status shared by only 25 real estate companies in the nation who exemplify outstanding sales performance and service to transferee customers. The 100 Percent Broker Club is a national award sponsored by the independent firm of Paragon Decision Resources, Inc., a global company specializing in relocation outsourcing solutions that holds no fiduciary relationship with the firms it nominates for membership. For more information on Crye-Leike's local and national relocation services, contact Jan Harbor, relocation director for the West Tenn. Region, at 901/758-5660 or toll free at 1/800-243-9922; Lora Riddle, relocation director for the Middle Tennessee Region, at 615/221-0444 or toll free at 1/800-373-8893; Jennifer Newton, relocation director for the Southeast, TN & N. GA Regions, at 423/296-1444 or toll free at 1/800-446-2830; or Tammy Cheney, relocation director for the Arkansas Region, at 501/217-4016 or toll free at 1/866-253-5333.    

Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's 13th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South, has been awarded the RELO Quality Certification (RQC) by the Chicago-based RELO network, a certification that recognizes Crye-Leike Relocation Services' commitment to excellence as one of the top relocation departments in the relocation industry. Crye-Leike's four regional relocation hub offices that became RQC certified are in: Chattanooga which serves the Southeast Tenn. and N. Georgia regions; Johnson City which serves the Northeast Tenn. region; Memphis which serves the West Tennessee, North Mississippi and East Arkansas regions and Nashville which serves the Middle Tennessee and Kentucky regions. Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of RELO, the largest network of nearly 800 independent real estate companies specializing in the relocation of people nationwide. RELO's member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services and are ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets. Crye-Leike Relocation Services earned the certification after meeting stringent standards and application requirements, including a thorough review of its office facilities, technology resources, performance and production, staffing, training and continuing education, relocation services offered, customer satisfaction evaluations and advertising and marketing strategies. "Those relocation departments who have attained the RQC seal of quality performance have demonstrated a pursuit of relocation excellence," said Cecelia Chott, RELO's director of education who oversees the program. "A thorough review of all aspects of a real estate company's relocation division are evaluated from business plans and Web site design to service evaluations and its workplace environment. The screening process guarantees that those companies approved have truly earned the designation ?best-of-the-best.' " As a member of the RELO Network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.relocation.crye-leike.com) can assist families and individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. The affiliation also enables Crye-Leike Relocation Services to manage corporate employee relocation accounts and streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker members. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis, Nashville, Tenn. and the most recently added Little Rock, Ark. that serve Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Its combined professional staff of 34 relocation professionals annually assist over 5,000 executives and their families. Crye-Leike Relocation Services attained $275.2 million in closed regional sales volume for 2002. The division also achieved $90.6 million in national sales volume (out of market sales) in 2002 through sales associate referrals and its Best Choice (tm) Corporate Services Program, a complete relocation program designed for transferees. In addition to being RELO quality certified, Crye-Leike Relocation Services also holds the distinction of being named one of the top 50 real estate companies in the United States to close outgoing referrals, out of the 700 RELO member firms specializing in relocation. Additionally, Crye-Leike Relocation Services is a member of the 100 Percent Broker Club, a elite membership status shared by only 25 real estate companies in the nation who exemplify outstanding sales performance and service to transferee customers. The 100 Percent Broker Club is a national award sponsored by the independent firm of Paragon Decision Resources, Inc., a global company specializing in relocation outsourcing solutions that holds no fiduciary relationship with the firms it nominates for membership. For more information on Crye-Leike's local and national relocation services, contact Jan Harbor, relocation director for the West Tenn. Region, at 901/758-5660 or toll free at 1/800-243-9922; Lora Riddle, relocation director for the Middle Tennessee Region, at 615/221-0444 or toll free at 1/800-373-8893; Jennifer Newton, relocation director for the Southeast, TN & N. GA Regions, at 423/296-1444 or toll free at 1/800-446-2830; or Tammy Cheney, relocation director for the Arkansas Region, at 501/217-4016 or toll free at 1/866-253-5333.    

Little Rock, Ark. - Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, the nation's 13th largest real estate company, has broadened its presence in Central Arkansas by providing relocation services in the region to compliment Crye-Leike's recent establishment of a regional headquarters in Little Rock, Ark. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis and Nashville in Tennessee and now, Little Rock, Ark. that service Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Harold E. Crye, chief executive officer, has named Tammy Cheney to lead the company's relocation program within Central Arkansas. As relocation director of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Central Arkansas, Cheney is responsible for providing such relocation services as home finding assistance, corporate relocation services, recruiting assistance, corporate owned homes management and group move management to executives and their families in Pulaski, Saline, Faulker and Garland counties within Central Arkansas. She will be based out of Crye-Leike's Little Rock headquarters building, located at 11300 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 900. Cheney brings to Crye-Leike over 11 years of experience within the real estate industry, most recently with McKay and Company. A resident of West Little Rock, she is an active member of the Junior League of Little Rock, serving as advertising manager of its Interaction publication. She also served as a past member of United Way's Allocations Committee. Crye-Leike Relocation Services (http://relocation.crye-leike.com) has been providing expert relocation and real estate services around the country since 1980. It has a combined professional staff of 34 relocation professionals who assisted over 5,000 executives and their families in 2001. Crye-Leike's relocation staff keeps up to date on the latest relocation industry trends through active participation in all local area chambers of commerce, regional relocation councils, the Tennessee economic and industrial development councils, the national Employee Relocation Council, the Relocation Directors Council and RELO, the premier real estate network. Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad as a member of the RELO Network, (www.relo.com), the country's largest relocation referral network of 700 leading independent real estate brokers in the United States. Crye-Leike Relocation Services attained over $250 million in closed regional sales volume for 2001. In addition, the division achieved $62.6 million in national sales volume (out of market sales) in 2001 through sales associate referrals and its Best Choice (tm) Corporate Services Program, a complete relocation program designed for transferees. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 25 years, is the nation's 13th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. It has a network of over 2,200 sales associates and 62 branch and franchise offices located in 30 counties throughout a six-state southern region in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida. Crye-Leike attained sales of $2.95 billion and 20,768 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2001. For more information on relocation services, please visit our Web site at http://relocation.crye-leike.com, or contact Tammy Cheney at 501/954-9100 or tcheney@crye-leike.com.  

Nashville, Tenn. - Crye-Leike Relocation Services, a division of Crye-Leike, the largest real estate company in Tennessee and the Mid-South, announces that Cathi Rowlison has joined its Nashville staff as corporate relocation consultant. She is responsible for assisting companies and organizations in their relocation and recruitment efforts within the Middle Tennessee region. A resident of Murfreesboro, Rowlison is operating from Crye-Leike's regional headquarters in Brentwood, serving primarily Rutherford and Wilson counties. She brings to Crye-Leike over seven years of relocation experience where she formerly served as relocation director for Bob Parks Realty. Rowlison is a member of the Rutherford County Personnel Association where she was past president and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce where she serves as a diplomat and was a Leadership Rutherford graduate in 2000. Within her community, Rowlison is an active volunteer for the American Heart Association and United Way of Rutherford County. She has served for the past three years as New Teams chair for the American Heart Association's American Heart Walk and also serves as United Way's Industry chair for the Murfreesboro area. Crye-Leike Relocation Services has five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis, Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that service Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. As a member of the RELO Network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services can assist families and individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad. Its combined professional staff of 32 relocation professionals assisted over 5,000 executives and their families in 2001. For more information on Crye-Leike's local and national relocation services, contact Cathi Rowlison, corporate relocation consultant, at 615/221-0444 or toll free at 1/800-373-8893.  

Memphis, Tenn. - Harold E. Crye, chief executive officer of Crye-Leike, Realtors, the nation's 13th largest real estate company and the largest in Tennessee and the Mid-South, has been elected to serve as vice chairman of the board of directors of RELO International. RELO is the largest network of independent real estate companies specializing in the relocation of people nationwide. Crye brings to the RELO board more than 30 years of experience in real estate and is recognized within the industry as a consistently strong and vocal advocate for independent real estate brokers. He previously served as a member of the RELO board of directors for the past two years. Crye is co-founder of Crye-Leike, Realtors and president of Crye-Leike Insurance Agency. He is a member of the board of directors of the Memphis Better Business Bureau, First Trust Bank for Savings and Realty Title & Escrow Company. He holds the professional designations of certified residential specialist (CRS) and certified real estate brokerage manager (CRB). He was president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors in 1991 and was selected by the association as Realtor of the Year in 1992. A graduate of Arkansas State University, Crye was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1986 by ASU's College of Business for his achievements in establishing a full service real estate company in 1976 that became the largest real estate firm in Memphis within three years. Crye has served his community as charter president of the Germantown Jaycees and Germantown Exchange Club as well as president of the Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America in 1991. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 25 years, has a network of over 2,200 sales associates and 62 branch and franchise offices. Crye-Leike attained sales of $2.95 billion and 20,768 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2001. As a member of the RELO Network, Crye-Leike Relocation Services (www.relocation.crye-leike.com) can assist families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad through any one of its five regional relocation hub offices in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Memphis, Nashville, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. that service Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. Crye-Leike Relocation Services assisted over 5,000 executives and their families and attained over $250 million in closed regional sales volume in 2001. RELO is the country's largest relocation referral network of 700 leading independent real estate firms in the United States. RELO members produced $252 billion in sales in 2001 and rank either No. 1 or No. 2 in over two-thirds of the nation's top 80 major metropolitan markets. RELO member firms are widely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services.