LESLI AKERS JOINS LUCIDO GLOBAL’S LEADERSHIP TEAM
(Ellicott City, Maryland) October 6, 2022 -- Maryland-based real estate company Lucido Global today announced that Lesli Akers, former President of KW Luxury Homes International, has joined Lucido Global’s leadership team as Strategic Growth Advisor. Lesli brings extensive corporate, sales, and marketing experience to Lucido Global. As the Hall of Fame Team Leader of one of the world’s largest, most profitable real estate offices for nine years, Lesli Akers knows a few things about growth and adding value. Under her leadership, the Keller Williams DFW Southlake (Texas) market center grew to nearly 700 agents and consistently ranked among the company's top performers. Additionally, Lesli’s deep understanding of the luxury market earned her the position of President of KW Luxury Homes International, Keller Williams’ luxury homes division. Bob Lucido, Chief Executive Officer of Lucido Global, added, “We are beyond excited that one of the most admired, respected, and talented individuals in all of Keller Williams has chosen to join our leadership team.” In her role as Strategic Growth Advisor, Akers will channel her vast skill set into attracting and advising top talent on how they can strategically develop their business, enhance their luxury divisions, and boost their market share. Akers will be a tremendous asset for any agent or team striving to thrive in the luxury market. Lucido Global — already the #1 luxury team in Keller Williams for more than 6 years — will now take aim of becoming the #1 luxury team across all brokerages. Akers added, “I am honored, flattered, and even more excited to partner with such an incredible organization led by a first-class individual. Personally, Bob has always demonstrated unparalleled integrity, something that was never lost on me. Professionally, Lucido Global’s unparalleled approach to the business and focus on luxury, made this decision the natural fit. Together, we will attract and support highly successful agents who wish to elevate their business and impact countless lives in the process.” To learn more about Lucido Global, visit LucidoCareers.com. About Lucido Global: Lucido Global is a Maryland-based premier real estate team of over 300 real estate professionals in various locations across the United States and Canada. Lucido Global is among the top-ranking expansion team with Keller Williams, and has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends as the #1 real estate team in the nation. Lucido Global delivers the ultimate real estate experience by providing incredible value and exceptional service to both clients and agents. Learn more at LucidoGlobal.com and LucidoCareers.com. Check out the article on RealTrends.com!
Keller Williams expansion team grows to more than 400 team members after merging with the Edie Waters Network, Lucido Global now covers more than 42 markets
BY ANDREA V. BRAMBILAToday 7:50 A.M. Two Keller Williams networks, Edie Waters Network and Lucido Global, have merged, forming what the latter says is one of the largest Keller Williams networks in history. The two real estate companies are Ellicott City, Maryland-based Lucido Global and Kansas City, Missouri-based Edie Waters Network. Together, their network covers more than 42 locations and boasts approximately 400 team members (of which 59 came from Edie Waters Network) in Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Bob and Tracy Lucido formed the Bob Lucido Team in 2008 and joined Keller Williams from RE/MAX in 2014. They launched Lucido Global, a real estate network under the Keller Williams “mega agent” expansion model, in 2016 with a team of more than 100 agents. According to a Lucido Global spokesperson, “A Keller Williams expansion network is a group of real estate teams that have partnered with a successful real estate company to accelerate the growth of their business through the use of the company’s technology, systems, support, and brand.” In 2016, the Lucido Agency was the fifth-most productive agent team nationwide by transactions sides and the six-most productive by sales volume, according to rankings from Real Trends. In 2017, Lucido Agency hit No. 1 in sales volume and No. 2 in transaction sides. “We delight in the opportunity to add extraordinary value through our technology, systems, and brand,” said Bob Lucido, president and CEO of Lucido Global, in a statement. The two companies have complementary strategic vision, culture, and business philosophies, according to a press release. Industry veteran Edie Waters joined Keller Williams in 2013 and grew her network to nine locations. Last year, the team closed more than 600 transactions worth more than $152 million in closed sales volume, ranking as the No. 1 Keller Williams team in the region by gross commissions, according to the release. Under the merger’s terms, Edie Waters Network will become Edie Waters Network Powered by Lucido Global, and Edie Waters will continue to serve as the CEO of their midwest locations under the Lucido Global network, the release said. “After many years of searching for a strategic partner that exemplifies the same passion and spirit, it is our honor and esteemed pleasure to announce our merger with Lucido Global,” Waters said in a statement. “Together, we will deliver the ultimate client and Realtor experience not only in the Midwest but also throughout the United States and Canada.” LINK TO ARTICLE >
Edie Waters Network joins Lucido Global, marking one of the largest merges in Keller Williams history
Edie Waters Network Partners with Lucido Global to Expand Presence (Ellicott City, Maryland) June 3, 2021 -- Ellicott City, Maryland-based real estate company Lucido Global announced today that it has merged with Kansas City, Missouri-based Edie Waters Network to create one of the world’s largest Keller Williams’ networks in history with over 42 locations and approximately 400 team members in Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington. “Today, we are excited to welcome the Edie Waters Network to Lucido Global,” shared Bob Lucido, President & CEO of Lucido Global. “We delight in the opportunity to add extraordinary value through our technology, systems, and brand. We are grateful to know and partner with Edie Waters and her talented and passionate group.” The merger brings together two industry-leading residential real estate companies with complementary strategic vision, culture, and business philosophies. Under the terms of the merger, Edie Waters Network will become Edie Waters Network Powered by Lucido Global, and Edie Waters will continue to serve as the CEO of their midwest locations under the growing Lucido Global network. This merger further exemplifies Lucido Global’s impressive growth trajectory. Having served as top industry professionals in Maryland and the DC Metro for decades, the duo joined Keller Williams in 2014. In 2016, while leading a team of over 100 agents, the Lucidos launched Lucido Global, a real estate network under the Keller Williams Mega Agent Expansion Model, and became the #1 real estate team across all brokerages in 2017. Lucido Global continues to lead as one of the highest-ranking teams at Keller Williams both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Keller Williams, Bob Lucido Team was recognized as the #1 RE/MAX team in Maryland and the #3 RE/MAX team in the world. Today, Lucido Global comprises multiple divisions offering a variety of services and is located across North America to best suit all of their clients’ real estate needs. “After many years of searching for a strategic partner that exemplifies the same passion and spirit, it is our honor and esteemed pleasure to announce our merger with Lucido Global,” said Edie Waters. “Together, we will deliver the ultimate client and realtor experience not only in the Midwest but also throughout the United States and Canada.” Well respected in the greater Kansas City community with nearly three decades of real estate experience, Edie Waters brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Lucido Global. Since joining Keller Williams in 2013, the Edie Waters Network has grown to 59 team members and nine locations. In 2020, the team closed over 600 transactions, totaling more than $152,000,000 in closed sales volume, and gained the impressive ranking as the #1 Keller Williams Team in the region by gross commissions. With her meticulous attention to detail and laid-back personality, Edie Waters keeps clients at ease throughout the buying and selling process while providing the ultimate white-glove service. To learn more about Lucido Global and the markets they serve, visit LucidoGlobal.com. Lucido Global’s headquarters is located at 9251 Baltimore National Pike, Suite D, Ellicott City, MD 21042. About Lucido Global: Lucido Global is a Maryland-based premier real estate team comprising over 400 real estate professionals in various locations across the United States. Lucido Global is among the top-ranking expansion networks with Keller Williams, the largest real estate franchise in the world, and has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and REALTrends as the #1 real estate team in the country. Lucido Global delivers the ultimate real estate experience by providing incredible value and exceptional service to both clients and agents. To learn more, visit LucidoGlobal.com.
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