By leveraging Hurlock's expertise and skill, Realty Executives will be able to more effectively focus on the quality growth of the real estate franchise network Realty Executives Franchise Information through both new franchisees and conversions of existing non-affiliated companies.

"Adding [Hurlock to our leadership team aligns perfectly with our goal of effectively recruiting the right new franchisees to our growing worldwide network of real estate professionals," said Glenn Melton, chief operating officer at Realty Executives International. "With increased focus on quality recruiting strategies to attract like-minded, service-oriented and highly productive sales professionals and franchisees we will achieve our goal of being the best real estate firm in the industry."

Hurlock has held positions with several successful franchise companies nationwide. Most recently, he was a regional vice president of franchise development for the well-known Realogy franchise group, where he consistently exceeded sales quotas and was responsible for $92 million in gross yearly sales from mergers, acquisitions and conversions. Realogy operates Coldwell Banker, ERA, Century 21 and Sotheby's real estate companies. Hurlock's excellent capabilities in new business generation, strategic planning, sales management and training, negotiation and relationship-building make him an ideal fit for the senior management team at Realty Executives International. About Realty Executives International

"It's very exciting to be working closely with such a well-established and goal-oriented team like the one here at Realty Executives International," said Hurlock. "I am looking forward to helping to grow the Realty Executives brand through increased emphasis on quality franchise development within the United States and abroad."

About Realty Executives:
Realty Executives International, the nation's first 100-percent commission company, is one of the fastest-growing real estate franchises in the United States and is constantly perfecting its business model by differentiating between a typical real estate agent and an Executive. As a select group of real estate sales professionals with the experience, skills, and real estate school to provide excellent customer service to clients buying a home Realty Executives Find A Home, listing a home for sale, or wanting to learn more about buying and selling real estate, Realty Executives average more years in the real estate profession and, typically, represent more buyers and sellers than the average real estate agent. The privately held real estate firm has offices in 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, France, Israel, Indonesia and Singapore. Publications like Entrepreneur, Success and Inc. magazines have regularly ranked Realty Executives International, Inc. as a leader based on franchise growth, management stability and financial soundness. For additional real estate company and real estate franchise information visit www.RealtyExecutives.com.