The Keyes Company has announced the hiring of Joan Richardson as District Sales Manager for its Wellington office, which has enjoyed significant growth over the past year.

Previously, Richardson served as Assistant District Sales Manager of the company’s Boca Raton office for nearly 12 years. While in that role, she was named a Multi-Million Dollar Producer as a full partner on the Fannie Mae Listing broker team. Richardson was also the recipient of the President’s Elite Award in 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2012, and received the Circle of Excellence Award in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

YTD 2017, the Keyes Wellington office has generated a 32 percent year-over-year sales volume increase. Closed units are up 18 percent, with a 19 percent closed volume increase.

“We are excited to have Joan on board as a manager for our Wellington office,” said Keyes President and CEO Mike Pappas. “I have no doubt she will continue to help the team both personally and professionally, and continue to drive business.”

“I am honored to have the opportunity to manage the company’s Wellington office,” said Richardson. “Customer service, superior marketing and team work have always been important to me. I look forward to incorporating these values into my work and leadership skills in my new role.”

Before her time with real estate, Richardson worked as an Account Coordinator for Professional Direct Marketing and an Event Coordinator for Peak Seven Graphic Design Studio.

Richardson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Florida.

Independently-owned and operated since its founding in 1926, Keyes is extremely active in luxury residential real estate. In addition to Valore Group, Keyes has Platinum Properties, which is also a division of Keyes Luxury. The combined companies are a premier luxury leader.

Keyes annually sells $650 million in luxury homes priced at $1 million or more. The company expects to grow its annual sales volume in that category to more than $1 billion.

Keyes is a Founding Member and Shareholder of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of more than 550 premier real estate firms encompassing 4,000 offices and more than 128,000 Sales Associates in 55 countries.

In July 2016, Keyes and Illustrated Properties announced the completion of a merger between the two companies, which continue to operate under their existing brands.

Following the merger, Keyes and Illustrated are, together, the largest independently-owned real estate firm in Florida and a Top 25-ranked firm in the entire United States. In Palm Beach County alone, the companies have in excess of 1,100 Sales Associates and produce double the volume of their closest competitor.

About The Keyes Company: Independently-owned and operated since 1926, The Keyes Company is a leader in the real estate industry. Keyes completed a merger with Illustrated Properties in July 2016. Following the merger, Keyes has 58 offices, more than 3,000 Associates and nearly $6 billion in annual real estate sales and services. Keyes’ offices are distributed throughout six counties – Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Volusia. Keyes expands our Associates’ reach globally as a Founding Member and Shareholder of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. In addition to our Associates’ expertise, The Keyes Company offers a suite of resources to cover whatever needs arise while buying or selling your home. Your mortgage, title, insurance, and property management needs can all be managed in-house, allowing us to close your deal with speed and efficiency while giving you the opportunity to talk to a real person whenever you have a question.