Keller williams expands into china, colombia and belize

 
Keller Williams is expanding its presence in China, Belize and Columbia, as the company enjoys a period of rapid growth.

Now the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, Keller Williams has more than doubled its international agent count in six months, adding more than 1,000 new agents across 56 overseas offices.

Now, to further growth overseas, the company has signed its latest three franchise agreements to open locations within The People's Republic of China, Belize and Colombia.
 
"In 2015, we are shattering historic benchmarks of growth internationally. And some of our newest franchises Mexico and Portugal are leading the Pack collectively adding 12 offices and 786 agents since both launching last year," comments Chris Heller, CEO, Keller Williams.

As part of the new deals, Bill Soteroff has been appointed as the new president of Keller Williams Worldwide, the international division of Keller Williams. His key responsibilities rest in efforts to further the company's international expansion.
 
"His vast leadership experience is absolutely vital to guiding and fueling our international growth initiative while our newest franchises in China, Colombia and Belize continue to come online," adds Heller.
 
Thomas Yu will serve as the operating principal of Keller Williams Greater Shanghai. Along with a strong team of business and investment principals, he will oversee the implementation and expansion of Keller Williams' proven systems, models and agent-centric culture within Greater Shanghai.
 
At the new Keller Williams franchise in Colombia, Operating Principal Richard Danna has amassed a strong team of principals to implement and manage ongoing operations, as well as stage future office openings in the country.
 
Led by Operating Principal Macarena Rose, the Keller Williams franchise in Belize is also initialising operations this year. Together with her team of principals, Rose is scheduling office launches and overseeing the recruitment of agents to take leadership roles.

"There's a lot of expansion going on in Belize right now with many people moving from the States. We have a huge English speaking population," says Rose.

"We're excited that Keller Williams put their seal of approval on us and we're committed to keeping their standards as we saw the company as the only fit for us culturally."
 
Keller Williams Worldwide is currently exploring further expansion opportunities across Central and South America, Central and Eastern Europe and throughout Asia.