ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is proud to announce that
president & CEO, Dan Forsman was
recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as the 2016 Most
Admired CEO for Residential Real Estate. This is the third year in
a row that Dan Forsman has been
awarded this prestigious honor.
Mr. Forsman was voted the Reader's Choice winner for the
residential real estate category. Other CEOs recognized as nominees
for the award included Jenny Pruitt
(Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty), Charlotte Sears (Coldwell Banker), Dan
Parmer (Harry Norman REALTORS®) and Richard Dugas (Pulte Group). The awards were
announced on Thursday, August
25th at the Georgia Aquarium at an exclusive
event hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
"I am incredibly humbled by this honor," said Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. "I congratulate the
nominees and Reader's Choice recipients as role models in their own
right. They are all inspirational leaders. I am fortunate to have a
talented team of employees and associates that deliver exceptional
services to our clients and customers. I also want to thank my wife
and family for their love and support."
Dan Forsman earned his accounting
degree from the University of Georgia
in Athens. His business career began as a CPA with KPMG Peat
Marwick and joined Merrill Lynch in 1986 as Controller. Forsman
previously held positions as CFO, EVP and COO before his
installation as President of Prudential Georgia Realty in 1999. In
March of 2013, he sold Prudential Georgia Realty to HomeServices of
America, Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate. In December 2013, the company officially converted
to the new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. In 2016,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has grown to
over 1,500 associates and is ranked #1 in homes sold by
Trendgraphix and Smart RE Data.
Forsman is widely recognized by his peers in the real estate and
business community for his leadership and passion for excellence.
Although he is quick to give the credit to his agents and
employees, Dan has been awarded many personal honors including the
Swanepoel 200, Atlanta Business Chronicle Who's Who in Residential
Real Estate, Top 40 Under 40, the Gordon
Brown Award and the prestigious Broker of the Year for the
entire Prudential Real Estate Affiliates global network. He was a
past President of the Atlanta
Board of Realtors® and received Realtor® of
the Year, Captain of Industry and the Five-Star Circle of Service
Awards. He actively participates in a variety of local and national
organizations and is a sought-after speaker for real estate events,
television and radio broadcasts.
About BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES GEORGIA PROPERTIES
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has 1,500
associates and 23 offices across the Greater Metro Atlanta area.
Led by president and CEO, Dan
Forsman, the organization offers a full suite of real estate
services including residential real estate, luxury real estate, new
homes services, condo/ high-rise services, commercial real estate,
corporate relocation, property management, mortgage lending, title
and settlement services, home warranties and insurance. Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is an independently
operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire
Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of
America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. Visit
http://www.BHHSGA.com.
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