RE/MAX Nigeria Country Director, Mr. M. Kola Diya

 
RE/MAX Nigeria reflected their ambitions for the Nigerian real estate industry through the reveal of fascinating projects, a special focus on credibility and its transforming effect, inspiring keynote speakers and tackling the hard questions through question and answer sessions. The private launch which was held at Signature Suites, Eko Hotel spanned through 18^th September 2015 with breakfast, lunch and dinner sessions which attracted seasoned stakeholders in real estate and real estate servicing organisations, high net worth individuals, and professionals in the banking sector.

Keynote speaker Chip Brekken, director of global development, gave a highly informative and challenging address. Having travelled to many regions across the globe to set up and train at RE/MAX offices, Chip brought a highly statistical view of the wealth of potential there is to be harnessed in Nigerian real estate showing statistics on the population age versus average home buying ages. On the flip side, Thomas Webber, the second keynote speaker spoke on the benefits and in some cases, the disadvantages of franchising with emphasis on real estate. After many years of franchising within the Middle East, and having extensively weighed the options between most, if not all western real estate franchises, he bought into the RE/MAX brand and hasn’t looked back since. He heard of a  “NO NONSENSE Real Estate Company that was different; they thought-outside-the-box; had novel and innovative Marketing Programs; a solid Training Program; phenomenal Growth; a name that was unique: RE/MAX…Real Estate Maximums” He talked delegates through the process of acquiring his master franchise for the entire Middle East and its successful expansion story through franchises owned by forward thinking business in the MENA region.

Taking up the theme, the podium gave way to an inspirational speech delivered by M. Kola Diya, the country director of RE/MAX Nigeria, co-owner Diya Fatimileyin and co. A man willing to take risks – something many might term visionary – already evident in his successful 33 year long career in the industry, boldly pioneering a structured real estate industry. During his speech, he asserted that his move to jump aboard the RE/MAX ship means one of two things, he could be coined a lunatic or a visionary and through his eloquently delivered speech, it was evident he was the latter. He urged delegates to come aboard what he termed to be the more profitable, future and most efficient real estate practice in Nigeria. “We are an industry that is not undergoing evolution or revolution but a metamorphosis.” It is a time to be visionary and now, more than ever.

Throughout the day, the launch allowed plenty of opportunity to look at how the future was already happening now in the successful set up and operations of four (4) growing franchisees within Lagos Nigeria. Delegates were given the opportunity to network and share insights through a highly interactive question and answer session. Issues pertaining to regulation within the system, certification and mode of operations were also addressed at length by the guest speakers and RE/MAX Country director.

As RE/MAX Nigeria gains momentum nationwide and through its unique incentivised agent-centric business model, it will come as no surprise to see them become and surpass industry players in Real Estate in the near future. For more information about this event or how to join RE/MAX, get in touch with Chisom 07004673629 or Ezi 07026020182.

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Our Hosts, Ezi & Chisom

Chip Brekken, Director Global Development RE/MAX LLC giving his presentation

L-R: Thomas Webber & Chip Brekken

Country Director and some guests

Q & A Session

Some memebrs of the RE/MAX Premier, RE/MAX Elite and RE/MAX Nigeria Team

The Evening Session

Keynote speaker, Thomas Webber giving his presentation at the evening session

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RE/MAX Nigeria HQ office address

52A Omorinre Johnson st

Lekki Phase 1
Lagos, Nigeria

www.remax.ng

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As we begin the final countdown to the RE/MAX Launch, here’s a brief introduction to our guest speakers!

Thomas L. Webber

Mr. Webber is an American citizen who has been living and working within the Middle East for the past forty (40) years.

He has been directly involved in Franchising for the past twenty-two (22) years within the MENA Region and Asia. He has developed; purchased and sold over twenty (20) top International Franchises.

Over the past twenty-two years he has extensive knowledge in Franchise: Development; Sales and Documentation.

 He has also successfully developed; managed and operated training centers in the highly competitive business environments of the Middle East and North Africa.

He is able to manage culturally diverse work forces and deals with clients from all strata of society.

Webber International Ltd.

Webber International was established in 1982 and has been very active with work in the following fields: Consulting; Business Diversification and New Company Start-ups via Franchising; Joint Ventures and Partnerships.

To help with the above fields Webber International develops the following professional documentation:  Business Plans;  Developmental Studies, Feasibility Reports, Training Program Launches, Joint Venture Matching, Sales Strategies and Strategic Corporate Planning.

Chip Brekken  

Chip Brekken is Director of Global Development.  Chip joined RE/MAX in 2003 as a Franchise Development Consultant in the Southwest Region.  He was promoted to Regional Vice President in 2005.  Chip has over 12 years of experience in a number of critical positions in other U.S. Regions including Central Atlantic and Pacific Northwest.  In all, Chip has served over 1,000 RE/MAX Broker/Owners in his career.  Chip serves the Regions in Africa, across the Arabian Peninsula, and Central and Southeast Asia.

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Are you a real estate practitioner seeking that next big break? An investment manager seeking out new viable investment oportunities for a client? or simply a real estste enthusiast? RE/MAX Nigeria is proud to bring new but lasting investment opportunitites and solutions for today's global and indegenous real estate market.

Get the most out of today’s real estate market by leveraging on the power of branding.
 
With over 6000 offices in 100 countries worldwide, RE/MAX has finally come to the heart of Africa, one of the fastest real estate industries in the west, bursting at the seams with potential. RE/MAX Nigeria invites you to be a part of history as we proudly float the RE/MAX balloon over Nigeria.
 
Join us as we launch the brand at a relaxed yet enlightening seminar and find out how a model that has been successful worldwide and garnered an average of 30% market share since 1973, will work profitably in Nigeria. Guest speakers include the well-seasoned Chip Brekken of REMAX LLC (Headquarters) and Thomas Webber, RE/MAX Middle East. The session promises to be a productive platform to network and grow your business.
RE/MAX, your next big opportunity
 
For more information, contact:
Kemi : 07026020183 & kkehinde@remax.ng


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