Local Real Estate Brokerages Join Forces

PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of Peoria's most respected real estate companies joined forces today, Traders Realty Corp. and RE/MAX Unlimited became RE/MAX Traders Unlimited and will undoubtedly be a leader in the tri-county real estate market.

"I'm thrilled to see these two brokerages come together and to have Traders Realty incorporated into the RE/MAX brand," says Terri Bohannon, Region Vice President. "Watching this happen over the last several months has been really exciting -- there's so much mutual respect between these two brokerages. This is really a win for everyone."

Traders Realty, the oldest operating real estate brokerage in Peoria, was founded in 1938 and has been continuously run by the family of founder, Dewey Wilkins. Dewey's son, Bob Wilkins ran the firm for nearly 50 years. RE/MAX Unlimited, founded in 1980 by a former Traders Realty agent, Charlie Rock, has been under the leadership of John Ginder for two decades. Combined, the two companies have served the tri-county area and its clients for over 112 years, specializing in residential and commercial real estate as well as property management and real estate development.

The new owners of the brokerage, Jeff and Wendy Kolbus (granddaughter of Traders Realty founder) look to build upon the high standards that the Wilkins family and John Ginder fostered for each brokerage – making RE/MAX Traders Unlimited a place where the area's best agents serve the community with unparalleled service.

"We feel it a great privilege, honor and responsibility to provide professional real estate services in a community which has been so good to us," says President Jeff Kolbus.

"Jeff and Wendy have a sparkling reputation in our community and both always have demonstrated high integrity and professionalism in the real estate business," says John Ginder. "I couldn't be happier to find a buyer that would continue the tradition of the culture that we have both built in our respective companies."

The two companies' similar cultures are expected to make for a smooth transition as RE/MAX Traders Unlimited becomes home to approximately 120 real estate agents who have all the training, technology and support that RE/MAX provides. RE/MAX Traders Unlimited will be one of the most productive and successful companies in the region. RE/MAX Traders Unlimited will continue the personal and professional service that our clients have come to expect from each company.

Based on 2015 REAL Trends data, citing 2014 transaction sides, RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice as many residential transaction sides than all competitors. RE/MAX agents averaged 16.6, compared to 7.8 sides for all competitors. With extensive advertising, innovative education and referral opportunities that span the globe, RE/MAX is the place to be.

For more information about RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, contact Jeff Kolbus [email protected] or (309) 686-5071.

About RE/MAX Traders Unlimited:

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited is an independently owned and operated full-service real estate brokerage. Founded in 2015, RE/MAX Traders Unlimited has approximately 120 agents who specialize in residential and commercial real estate in Peoria, IL and surrounding areas. RE/MAX Traders Unlimited is a proud supporter of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other local charities.

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