Royal LePage Locations North, lead by broker of record Desmond von Teichman, has merged with Royal LePage Royal City Realty, under broker/owner Robb Atkinson. The announcement follows an ongoing working relationship between the two brokerages during the past 18 months, the company says.
The merger brings together more than 170 agents in multiple locations including three Guelph, Ont. office locations and one in Rockwood. The brokerage also covers Collingwood, Meaford, Thornbury and Wasaga Beach.
“This coming-together of two fine real estate companies serves as an excellent example of what is possible when the needs of salespeople and their clients come first,” says Phil Soper, Royal LePage president and CEO. “Both of these Royal LePage owners have worked tirelessly to create collaborative, optimistic and growth focused cultures – it is a wonderful match.”
“The two of us have worked closely together for more than a year on various projects, branding and marketing,” says von Teichman. “After sharing ideas and policies weekly, we decided that combining forces would be a natural fit. Robb has a wealth of experience with brokerage operations and management, which we have successfully married with my approach to real estate tools and marketing. Together, we are stronger and can pass these benefits on to our agents.”
“Desmond’s strengths on the external side of the business including search engine optimization, website enhancements and social media are welcome additions to Royal City Realty’s marketing toolbox,” says Atkinson. “We see this as a move that will keep both teams’ current day-to-day operations unchanged while providing them with enhanced access to resources, improved collateral, new referral networks and lead sources.”
Atkinson and von Teichman will continue to manage their respective brokerages with no changes to business structure or administrative staff at any of the offices, the company says.
