Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Benchmark Realty Shifts into Gear on the ‘Global Network Platform’

SHAWNEE, Okla. & TECUMSEH, Okla.--()--Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Benchmark Realty agents today get their hands on the Global Network Platform, a powerful suite of real estate tools and resources offered by their new brand Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

The operating platform includes enhanced lead generation, Marketing REsource customer-contact and marketing support system, a supercharged customer relationship management system, a handy mobile app and other tools driven by the cleanest and most accurate real estate information available. And consumers will appreciate the home-search tool available on the brokerage’s new website, www.bhhsbenchmark.com.

“Everyone is excited at Benchmark Realty,” said Pamela O’Rorke, president and CEO. “It’s like being handed the keys to a hot, new sports car. We’re ready to turn the key and go.”

Benchmark Realty launched last month when longtime real estate leaders Prudential Carolyn Harris Realty and Branson McKiddy Real Estate combined, and then joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network. The network, inspired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has grown rapidly since its September 2013 start to more than 33,300 agents and 1,014 offices in 47 states.

Benchmark Realty is the network’s first Oklahoma-based brokerage. “We’re proud of that fact,” Broker/Owner Terry O’Rorke said. “We’re also confident the brand will help us grow our business and continue recruiting top agents.”

The Global Network Platform should help as well. “GNP supports agents through the stages of prospecting, sales and follow-up,” Pamela O’Rorke said. “The tools are fast and efficient, and will help us provide even better client service.”

LearnCenter REsource, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ robust education portal, and the Commercial REsource support platform for commercial agents, round out the tool suite.

“Technology is a cornerstone to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ value proposition,” Pamela O’Rorke said. “It’s one more reason beyond our great brand why the future looks so bright for our brokerage, agents and clients.”

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Benchmark Realty

Benchmark Realty formed in September 2014 when two great companies – Prudential Carolyn Harris Realty and Branson McKiddy Real Estate – merged and then joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. The full-service brokerage services greater Shawnee, Tecumseh and points in between. Visit www.bhhsbenchmark.com for details.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a brand-new real estate brokerage network built for a new era in residential real estate. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in early 2014 was named “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” by consumers in the 26th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® study of the largest real estate networks. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com.

Irvine, CA-based HSF Affiliates LLC operates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. The company is a joint venture of which HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s second-largest, full-service residential brokerage firm, is a majority owner. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices received the highest numerical Equity Score among real estate brands included in the 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com for details.

Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, and are used under license with no other affiliation with Prudential.

Contacts

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Kevin Ostler, 949-794-7980
kevinostler@hsfranchise.com
or
Marisa Mulqueen, 212-704-8112
marisa.mulqueen@edelman.com

Release Summary

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Benchmark Realty of Shawnee and Tecumseh today gained access to the Global Network Platform, their brand's powerful suite of real estate tools and resources.

Contacts

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Kevin Ostler, 949-794-7980
kevinostler@hsfranchise.com
or
Marisa Mulqueen, 212-704-8112
marisa.mulqueen@edelman.com