50 Days of Leaders: The Adventurer’s Spririt

RISMEDIA, August 27, 2007–Like politics, it can be said that ‘all real estate is local.’ Realtor Kevin Hyde knows this concept all too well. Getting your name out there in the community you serve is key to building trust and success, he says. Here’s a glimpse at how he approached trust-building in the small community of Boca Grande and why we felt his efforts earned him ranking as one of this year’s Realtor’s on the Rise.

Kevin Hyde
Gasparilla Properties
Boca Grande, Florida

In real estate since: 2003 Prior to real estate: Previously, Hyde worked in telecommunications. A big move: In 1992, Hyde and his family relocated from Florida to Alaska. “We moved to Alaska for the adventure of it,” Hyde says.

The small community of Boca Grande, Florida, is not an easy place for a new agent to break into. Everyone knows everyone and while a new face and talent is welcome, Kevin Hyde quickly learned he had to build trust and become a familiar face. To that end, Hyde takes the company’s team philosophy to another level. No matter how small the request, if someone walks through Gasparilla Properties’ doors, Hyde may likely be one of the first to offer up directions, recommend a restaurant or hand out a map.
Agents who want to advance their careers and learn what it takes to become successful in today’s changing market like Hyde should plan to attend this year’s Leadership Conference in New York City on Sept. 5 & 6. With dozens of industry leading speakers and educational sessions and plenty of high-level networking time, it’s an event not to miss.

To learn more about the event or to register, visit rismedia.com/events/leadership-conference/

This year’s Realtors on the Rise winners reflect a sizeable showing of quality agents who have entered the market within the past five years.

From their impressive sales figures, to their innovative marketing strategies, to their community involvement, Real Estate magazine’s editors have chosen 50 Realtors on the Rise, selected from hundreds of candidates. We congratulate this year’s winners on stepping up, pushing forward and committing to the real estate marketplace.

For more information or to read the entire feature visit www.rismag.com/2007/08/.