Challenge. Empower. Orchestrate.

BY CRAIG WITT, EXIT REALTY CEO – UNITED STATES

Sometimes you wake up and find yourself somewhere you never expected. If you would’ve asked me 17 years ago when I first joined EXIT, if I ever saw myself leading this company in a CEO role, I would’ve said it just wasn’t in my long-term plan and certainly not something I was interested in. Here I am today however, and I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Whether or not I was “born” for this, my life experience has prepared me for and brought me to such a significant role.

I’m no reading enthusiast, (I tend to daydream sometimes and find myself re-reading pages I just finished) but every now and then a book or a chapter in particular will get my attention and I spend extra time on the words and what they mean to me. Recently, reading Good to Great by Jim Collins, I was learning about the CEO pedigree. I wanted to understand where they come from in terms of how they ended up with the position and what special traits they possess. What I learned is that I’m not so special or different after all.

The CEO position is one of leading, identifying, serving, as well as amplifying the strengths of the company. My goal is to focus on responsible growth and meeting our ambitions, which is where all of you come in.

We have assembled a strong and dedicated leadership team whereby everyone is in the right seat on EXIT’s bus. Promoting Lori Muller to U.S. President will allow me to focus more on the big items and assist Tami Bonnell in making sure we are positioned and poised with industry watchers. Joyce Paron leading Canada means we’re certain to strengthen and grow with the strong momentum it takes to make an impact.

Our future is solid and with the real estate market showing signs of strength for the next three years, we have a huge opportunity to attract the finest individuals to our company, expand our footprint, and dominate in our category and class. I ask you all to consider that you have a voice and can impact our company in a big way; you can be part of helping us build and reach the highest potential by growing this amazing company.

You see, EXIT Realty deserves to win, and we will win because we have the best model, systems, and leadership. We have the most caring and involved associates, and we believe in each other. Thank you for the important part you play in our quest for excellence.