EXIT Realty Honors 2024 Brokers of the Year

EXIT Realty Corp. International proudly honored outstanding brokerage leadership recently at the company’s annual Convention held at the prestigious Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL.  The awards ceremony was a highlight of the event presided over by EXIT’s Founder and Chairman, Steve Morris, Co-Chair, Tami Bonnell, CEO – Canada, Joyce Paron, and CEO – USA, Craig Witt.

Broker of the Year- Canada- Steve Yoston and Carol O’Hanley, EXIT Realty PEI, PE

They may be located in one of Canada’s smallest provinces, but Broker/Owner, Steve Yoston and his wife, Carol O’Hanley, who co-own EXIT Realty PEI are big on making a memorable impression in their market. “Carol and Steve have grown EXIT Realty across PEI with grace and professionalism at every turn. They have attracted, trained, and supported some of the very best in the industry, providing their agents with wonderful working environments, first-class events, and opportunities to develop to their full potential. We are very proud of them, their administration and the real estate professionals that call EXIT Realty PEI home,” said Joyce Paron, EXIT’s Canadian CEO, proudly.

Broker of the Year- West USA- Joseph Arnone and Chris Harrison, EXIT Realty Horizons, NM

In these times of real estate challenges and change, consumers and professionals are learning the importance of having trusted advisors like Broker/Owners, Joseph Arnone and Chris Harrison of EXIT Realty Horizons in Las Cruces, NM, who lean into these moments as opportunities for growth and betterment. “Joe and Chris are a powerful pair of leaders for EXIT in their region. Continuing to own and operate top brokerages in our company year after year, they not only attract the best agents, but they grow them to their highest potential through their leadership and commitment to our industry and EXIT Realty,” explained Craig Witt, EXIT’s U.S. CEO.

Broker of the Year- East USA- John Farrell and Robert Farrell of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound, NY

“John and Robert Farrell are a powerful father and son duo that own and operate their brokerages to the highest standard. Built on love and respect for others, they practice what they preach as top producing agents and balance their time training and growing their agents into experienced leaders,” explained Craig Witt, EXIT’s U.S. CEO. “They received this award because they’re remarkable brokers in our EXIT family and deserve to be recognized as such. We are incredibly thankful for them and their leadership.”

Broker of the Year- Central USA- Lee Porter, EXIT Realty – Great Plains, MN

A veteran in the real estate industry also, Porter has 18 years of experience, eight of those serving under the EXIT brand and the last five taking on leadership roles within local real estate associations. “Lee is a born leader. Since joining EXIT, he has been all-in for our brand as well as his agents, community and serving in leadership roles in our industry,” explained Craig Witt, EXIT’s U.S. CEO.

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