Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada welcomes new Director of Franchise Sales

Tiago Antonio Pereira joins premier lifestyle real estate brand

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada (BHGREC), Canada's premier lifestyle real estate brokerage, announced today that Tiago Antonio Pereira has joined the company in the newly created role, Director of Franchise Sales. Pereira, an international industry veteran, will be responsible for developing the national marketing strategy for sales, providing national franchise sales support and coordination of all franchise sales operations across Canada.

"We are delighted to welcome Tiago to the BHGREC team. He is a proven business leader with extensive experience and a unique understanding of the real estate industry," said Rob Vanden Broek, President, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada. "His many years of working with franchises and franchisees on the international and domestic stage will help us continue the successful expansion of the BHGREC network across Canada."

Pereira brings over 12 years of sales and franchise growth experience to the table, as well as his high-energy approach, negotiation skills and extensive knowledge base. He comes to BHGREC from New Jersey-based Realogy Corporation where he was responsible for implementing Master Franchisees in Canada, the United States and Latin America. Pereira has been the recipient of many 'team player' awards and earlier this year was named Realogy's Salesperson of the Year for 2011.

"For the new role of Director of Franchise Sales, BHGREC was looking for someone with a breadth of knowledge to support our growing franchise business and who would continue to build on our solid foundation as we move into the future," said Nelson Goulart, Vice President of Network Services, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada. "With his strong belief in a results-oriented and client-focused culture, Tiago is a natural fit and a welcome addition to our team."

"Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada is a rapidly growing network and its expansion across Canada is truly exciting. I recognized this as an opportunity to join a strong lifestyle and community-focused brand and continue to develop my skills in growing and sustaining businesses," said Pereira. "I'm thrilled to be joining such a great team and excited to be a part of an iconic real estate brand."

For more information on Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada and franchising opportunities please visit: www.BHGCanada.ca

About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada is a lifestyle real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. My Lifestyle Brand Inc. is a master franchisor of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand. The growing Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada network consists of its first franchisee, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Signature Service, comprised of two offices and 90 agents in the Greater Toronto Area. For more information, please visit www.BHGCanada.ca.

Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and Realogy Corporation and used with permission. Each Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Franchise is independently owned and operated.

SOURCE: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada

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