Last Updated on February 26, 2016
Carolinas’ #1 real estate company earns prestigious Diamond Award for sixth time
Once again, the Allen Tate Companies took top honors at the 2016 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) National Conference, held February 20-26 at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Fla. 
For the second consecutive year, Leading RE presented Allen Tate with the Diamond Award, the highest member honor, which is based on a broad range of contributions and participation in network activities. Allen Tate has won the Diamond Award six times – more than any other LeadingRE broker.
Allen Tate also received the Crown of Excellence Award for the 16th time. The Crown is awarded to the member firm with the highest point total earned from performance ranking within their company-size category.
In addition, Allen Tate took home the Award of Excellence for Outgoing Referral Production; Award of Excellence for Outgoing Sales Production; and Top 5 Performance Award for Outgoing Closings.
“Maintaining the highest standards is everyday business for Allen Tate Relocation. To receive this level of recognition from our LeadingRE colleagues across the country and around the world validates the good work that we do, and is incredibly gratifying,” said DJ Stephan, president of Allen Tate Relocation and Corporate Services.
Allen Tate Companies President and CEO Pat Riley was also awarded the organization’s inaugural Hall of Fame Award, for his service to LeadingRE and the real estate industry. Riley currently serves as chairman of the board of LeadingRE.
Allen Tate Realtors® President Phyllis Brookshire received the President’s Award for her contributions to the organization’s proprietary MAESTRO leadership certification program.
The late Allen Tate Jr., one of the founders of LeadingRE, was also paid tribute during the awards presentation.
“I am doubly honored to preside over this amazing organization of more than 500 exceptional real estate firms from around the world – AND be recognized before them with LeadingRE’s highest honors,” said Riley.
Allen Tate Companies is a founding member of LeadingRE, the largest network of premier locally-branded real estate firms producing more than one million annual home transactions. LeadingRE provides a broad range of brokerage services to its affiliates, including lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.
