Wallingford, CT – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Westchester Properties is committed to hiring veterans and their spouses through the company’s Veterans to REALTORS^® program.

This initiative helps former men and service women (and their spouses) get started in an exciting new career as a REALTOR^® by covering their startup fees and offering a variety of professional development courses and one-on-one support throughout the first year, at no cost to the new agent.

“Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties has been great to me. My office leader (Chuck Scalese) has been very supportive in helping me get started in this new career.”, said Kenny Chitacapa, an Army veteran and REALTOR® from the North Haven office. “Without the Vets to REALTORS® program I would have not been able to get into the real estate business; it really is a differentiator. They provide agents plenty of resources to be successful and develop your business.”

According to data published by the U.S. Department of Defense, approximately 1,300 new veterans and their families return to civilian life every day. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Westchester Properties recognizes that our nation’s veterans possess valuable skills that makes them highly sought after job candidates and can serve them well as they transition into successful REALTORS^®.

“We value the combination of work ethic, service and the exemplary leadership skills they bring to the company. Their unmistakable drive to succeed sets them apart from the rest,” said Candace Adams, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Westchester Properties CEO and President. “It’s truly an honor for us to have former members of the U.S. Armed Forces become part of our company.”

Put your unique skills to work and get a jump start on your career at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Westchester Properties. Email careers@bhhsne.com or call (860)571-7065 for more information on the program.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with over 1,800 REALTORS^® in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Westchester County, NY.  Selectively chosen by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HomeServices of America; the global reach, financial strength and fresh brand make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties the premiere real estate firm in the Northeast.  Whether it be residential, commercial, corporate relocation, equestrian or waterfront living, our company and REALTORS^® are local market experts committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. For more information, visit www.bhhsNEproperties.com.

IRVINE, CA (May 24, 2018) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, today announced it was recognized as “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Most Trusted Real Estate Brand” in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® study.

More than 77,000 U.S. consumers rated 3,000 brands in about 300 categories in the online study earlier this year. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices received the highest ranking in the Real Estate Agency category based on consumers’ perception of its brand familiarity, quality and purchasing consideration, among other qualifying factors.

“We are honored to be recognized by consumers in the respected Harris Poll EquiTrend® study,” said Gino Blefari, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices president and CEO. “It’s a tribute to our franchisees’ tireless work and support of clients and the exemplary way they represent our brand in the marketplace.”

This year’s EquiTrend® study reflected an emerging trend in consumer behavior – the push to simplify and align with brands they know and trust. “Trust is earned,” said Blefari. “We are absolutely proud consumers chose our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices as ‘Most Trusted Real Estate Brand.’ It speaks to the way our franchisees conduct business every day and deliver on their promises.”

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has momentum in eyes of consumers. The brand was recognized for “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Repeat Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in J.D. Power’s 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study.

“Our network professionals are passionate about client satisfaction and service,” said Blefari. “We are related their hard work and dedication to their profession has been recognized by consumers.”

The 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study measures and compares the brand health of companies. Respondents offer their perceptions of brands, gauging their emotional connection to them plus brand awareness, influence and familiarity.

About The Harris Poll

The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963 that is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. We work with clients in three primary areas; building a twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and advisory to help leaders make the best decisions possible.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a 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. The brand was just recognized as Real Estate Agency Brand of Year and Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study, and for “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Repeat Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in J.D. Power’s 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com.

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 21, 2018) –  Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc. announced today at a companywide meeting that it intends to be acquired by HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. The acquisition will include Ebby’s three real estate brands: Dallas-based Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® and Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Fort Worth-based Williams Trew Real Estate, as well as the firm’s affiliated mortgage and title companies. The Ebby Halliday portfolio of companies brands will continue to operate under their current brand names. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.