AUSTIN, Texas – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 19, 2021–

Keller Williams (KW), the world’s largest agent-based real estate technology franchise, continues to grow rapidly across the globe. As of September 30, KW had more than doubled its sales volume outside the United States and Canada to $ 8.6 billion, up 112.9% from the same period of 2020.

“We are delighted to report more exponential growth around the world,” said William E. Soteroff, President of Keller Williams Worldwide, the international division of KW. “As agents in our more than 50 regions around the world continue to expand their market share, they are funding bigger lives for their families. “

“And we will continue to support their important efforts in serving their clients through our industry-leading training, coaching, service and technology,” said Soteroff.

Keller Williams’ global momentum (production outside US and Canada YTD ’21)

• Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW) has more than 14,089 agents (excluding US and Canada), up 23.1% compared to the same period 2020.
• Agents have closed 44,702 transactions since the start of 2021, up 69.3% from the same period in 2020.
• Agents closed sales volume of $ 8.6 billion in 2021, up 112.9% from the same period in 2020.

The momentum continues with the award by KW of a new master’s degree in Suriname. Led by Regional Operations Manager Chantyn Raghoebarsingh-Ramdas, KW Suriname is currently initializing operations.

Since 2011, Raghoebarsingh-Ramdas has held various management positions as a commercial and multi-unit real estate developer. In November 2021, KW Suriname is expected to open its first market center.

“We are delighted to announce that we are in business with Chantyn, a remarkable new leader who will build and embody our strong culture in Suriname,” said Soteroff. “Chantyn and her core management team fully understand the huge opportunity before them and have a bold vision.”

“What sets KW apart is the KW family. The training, tools and support for agents and the way the brand takes care of agents is something we haven’t seen in other companies, ”said Raghoebarsingh-Ramdas. “I’ve worked with many organizations over the years, and the fluidity of working with KW tells me it’s the perfect cultural match.”

KWW is currently exploring new expansion opportunities in Africa, Central and South America, Central and Eastern Europe and throughout Asia.

The basic criteria for new licensees begin with having a qualified management team rooted in the Keller Williams culture; the company also strives to ensure the stability of government, banking and judicial systems and a higher level of maturity for a real estate market.

Outside of the United States and Canada, KWW regions include: Albania; Argentina; Aruba; Belgium; Belize; Bermuda; Cambodia; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Czech Republic; Cyprus; Dominican Republic; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; France; Greater Shanghai, China; Greece; Honduras; Indonesia; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Jamaica; Japan; Luxembourg; Malaysia; Mexico; Monaco; Mongolia; Morocco; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Porto Rico; Romania; Serbia; Slovenia; South Africa; Spain; Suriname; Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago; Turkey; Turks and Caicos Islands; UK; Uruguay; and Vietnam.

About Keller Williams

Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams, the world’s largest real estate technology franchise by agent count, has more than 1,080 offices and 195,000 associates. The franchise is also # 1 in units and sales volume in the United States. kwx is the holding company of Keller Williams.

In 2020, Keller Williams initially started forming kwx, consisting of Keller Williams, Keller Williams Worldwide, Keller Offers, Keller Manage and Keller Home Financial Services, consisting of Keller Mortgage and Keller Covered.

Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards agents as stakeholders. For more information, visit kwx.kw.com.

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