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Shout to the World That You\u2019re One of The Thousand<\/h2>\n

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REAL Trends and Tom Ferry offer first-ever marketing packages and exclusive merchandise for agents and teams who make The Thousand rankings.<\/em><\/h6>\n

Agents and teams deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments! That\u2019s why REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand<\/a> members can now purchase exclusive marketing packages to show clients and customers that they\u2019re one of the most successful real estate agents or teams in their market place.<\/p>\n

Those ranked on the prestigious REAL Trends<\/a> + Tom Ferry<\/a> The Thousand, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal<\/em><\/a>, can purchase one of three personalized marketing packages. Powered by Deluxe Branded Marketing<\/a>, those on the rankings will receive a link to order one of three exclusive packages:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Bold Package – $299<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Includes:<\/strong> A frameable certificate of achievement, a congratulatory letter, a press release, an email signature, a men’s or women’s polo shirt, the Cromwell Circle award, a lapel pin, and a $25 gift certificate to Tom Ferry International.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Elite Package – $499<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Includes:<\/strong> A frameable certificate of achievement, a congratulatory letter, a press release, an email signature, a men\u2019s or women\u2019s Under Armour polo shirt, an email signature, social post templates, a lapel pin, a Summit sweater vest, Time award, white Yeti mug, a Merchant backpack, and a $50 gift certificate to Tom Ferry International.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Paramount Package – $999<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Includes:<\/strong> A frameable certificate of achievement, a congratulatory letter, a press release, an email signature, social post templates, Ogio Sly Messenger Bag, Marmot Tempo Jacket, Nike Golf Dri-FIT Sport Swoosh Pique Polo, Calle II Large Wedge Cut Block Award, lapel pin, white Yeti mug, Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls, and a $100 gift certificate to Tom Ferry International.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Thousand real estate professional rankings will be announced on June 28, 2019<\/strong>, with four separate categories honoring the top 250 residential agents and <\/em>agent teams for excellence in:<\/p>\n

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  • Individual Sales Professionals<\/strong>\u2014Sales volume<\/li>\n
  • Individual Sales Professionals<\/strong>\u2014Transaction sides (in each real estate transaction, there are two sides (buyer and seller) that can be represented by a real estate agent.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Team Professionals<\/strong>\u2014Sales volume<\/li>\n
  • Team Professionals<\/strong>\u2014Transaction sides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    About The REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand<\/h4>\n

    The REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand ranking report is sponsored jointly by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International and advertised in The Wall Street Journal. <\/em>REAL Trends The Thousand honors America\u2019s elite real estate agents and their companies and is compiled and analyzed by REAL Trends with a special ad section publish in The Wall Street Journal<\/em> and is not affiliated with The Wall Street Journal<\/em> news department.<\/p>\n

    When promoting your selection into The Thousand, any use of The Wall Street Journal<\/em> name other than ‘as advertised in The Wall Street Journal’<\/em> is strictly prohibited. Violators will be subject to legal action.<\/p>\n

    REAL Trends is a leading source of analysis and information for the residential real estate brokerage industry. Tom Ferry International is a nationwide real estate business and life coaching and training company.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

    Preorder A Marketing Package<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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