South County Real Estate Firm Among Top Three in State for Dollar Volume Sold in 2012

Randall, REALTORS expands during housing downturn

Charlestown, RI -Randall, REALTORS ranked among the top three real estate agencies in the state in dollar volume sold in 2012 according to a survey by Providence Business News published February 11, 2013.  The company also earned a spot in the top five real estate firms for number of residences sold last year.  With 813 sales in 2012, Randall sales accounted for more than $281 million last year, well ahead of all other South County-based agencies.  Providence Business News ranked the top 24survey respondents by residences sold , also noting the value of residences sold and number of agents.

Randall, REALTORS Real Living is part of the Randall Family of Companies, a real estate enterprise encompassing Randall, REALTORS in Rhode Island and Connecticut, Page Taft offices in Connecticut, Kinlin Grover on Cape Cod and Pequot Commercial in Connecticut.  The company has grown from five South County offices a decade ago to 28 offices with more than 500 agents and support staff today.  The Randall Family of Companies experienced significant growth during the housing downturn, acquiring 19 offices from 2006 to 2012 with more than 300 agents.

“We’ve had tremendous success in finding companies who share our philosophy of putting the customer first.  We’ve built a great network of residential, commercial and rental agents who are experts in their respective areas.  In today’s competitive environment, skill, trust worthiness and knowledge of the local market is an absolute must. The benefits that come along with the size of our network is an added bonus,” said Douglas Randall, CEO of the Randall Family of Companies.

Randall’s success in 2012 was largely influenced by the luxury market.  Randall, REALTOR agents were involved in 32 transactions of properties selling for more than $1 million last year.  In December alone, Randall, REALTORS sold the Pink House in Watch Hill home for $12 million, the Sea Tower estate in Shelter Harbor for $5.1 million and a $3.3 million Westerly residence.  Randall, REALTORS success in the luxury market was replicated company-wide.  The network of Randall, REALTORS, Page Taft and Kinlin Grover was involved in 134 transactions of $1 million plus properties in 2012.

“We saw the market turnaround in 2012 and are eager to see what lies ahead.  For the first time in a while, we’re seeing competitive bids and buyers and sellers are on more equal footing,” said Randall.

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