ATLANTA, GA (August 25, 2016) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is proud to announce that president & CEO, Dan Forsman was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as the 2016 Most Admired CEO for Residential Real Estate. This is the third year in a row that Dan Forsman has been awarded this prestigious honor.
Mr. Forsman was voted the Reader’s Choice winner for the residential real estate category. Other CEOs recognized as nominees for the award included Jenny Pruitt (Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty), Charlotte Sears (Coldwell Banker), Dan Parmer (Harry Norman REALTORS®) and Richard Dugas (Pulte Group). The awards were announced on Thursday, August 25th at the Georgia Aquarium in an exclusive event hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
“I am incredibly humbled by this honor,” said Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “I congratulate the nominees and Reader’s Choice recipients as role models in their own right. They are all inspirational leaders. I am fortunate to have a talented team of employees and associates that deliver exceptional services to our clients and customers. I also want to thank my wife and family for their love and support.”
Dan Forsman earned his accounting degree from the University of Georgia in Athens. His business career began as a CPA with KPMG Peat Marwick and joined Merrill Lynch in 1986 as Controller. Forsman previously held positions as CFO, EVP and COO before his installation as President of Prudential Georgia Realty in 1999. In March of 2013, he sold Prudential Georgia Realty to HomeServices of America, Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate. In December 2013, the company officially converted to the new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has grown to over 1500 associates and is ranked #1 in homes sold by Trendgraphix and Smart RE Data.
Forsman is widely recognized by his peers in the real estate and business community for his leadership and passion for excellence. Although he is quick to give the credit to his agents and employees, Dan has been awarded many personal honors including the Swanepoel 200, Atlanta Business Chronicle Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate, Top 40 Under 40, the Gordon Brown Award and the prestigious Broker of the Year for the entire Prudential Real Estate Affiliates global network. He was a past President of the Atlanta Board of Realtors® and received Realtor® of the Year, Captain of Industry and the Five-Star Circle of Service Awards. He actively participates in a variety of local and national organizations and is a sought-after speaker for real estate events, television and radio broadcasts
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