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The 2021 rankings will be out this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday, we are excited to welcome the Edie Waters Network to Lucido Global,\u201d shared Bob Lucido, President &amp; CEO of Lucido Global. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This merger further exemplifies Lucido Global\u2019s 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 their company, 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\u2019 real estate needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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, Keller Williams. Since joining Keller Williams in 2013, the Edie Waters Network has grown to 59 team members and nine locations. 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