Father-Son Team Continues to Raise the Bar at EXIT Realty

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Contact:	Melanie Robitaille
	Sr. Staff Writer & Graphic Designer
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: (888) 668-3948 x4058
	Email: mrobitaille@exitrealty.com

Tuesday, November 03, 2026

Father-Son Team Continues to Raise the Bar at EXIT Realty

Mississauga, ON – EXIT Realty Corp. International is proud to announce that Franchisees, John Farrell and Robert Farrell, father-son partners of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound in Vestal, NY have once again earned top awards at EXIT’s 30th Year Anniversary Celebration.

 

“Congratulations to John Farrell and Robert Farrell on another outstanding year of achievement with EXIT! Earning [these awards] is a testament to their exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to building a thriving business,” said Craig Witt, EXIT Realty CEO – U.S. Organization. “As a father-and-son team, they represent the very best of EXIT Realty, and their longstanding commitment to our brand, their agents, and the communities they serve continues to set an incredible example of excellence and success!”

 

Being recognized during the highly anticipated annual awards ceremony at sea, aboard the Norwegian Getaway this fall, the duo not only took home the #1 Highest Producing Multiple Office award for the third year in a row, but also the #4 Highest Grossing Multiple Office award. John, who will also be celebrating his 25th anniversary with the company before year end, earned a Titanium Award recognizing 150+ sides closed, while Robert took home a Silver Award for closing 50+ sides, both within the company’s production year from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

 

The Farrells exemplify the strength of generational leadership, pairing decades of industry experience with the adaptability and forward-thinking mindset needed to thrive in a challenging real estate market. In a year that has demanded resilience, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of shifting market conditions, John’s extensive knowledge and seasoned perspective complement Robert’s fresh ideas, growth-oriented approach, and drive to seize new opportunities. Together, they demonstrate how experience, innovation, and a commitment to strong relationships can turn challenges into opportunities for continued growth.

 

About EXIT Realty: Founded in Canada in 1996, EXIT Realty is a company built on human potential. A full-service, progressive real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT creates true business entrepreneurs and has paid out $2/3 billion in single-level residual income to its associates since its inception. EXIT has also allocated $8 million to charity, to-date, through a portion of every transaction fee received and applied to EXIT Realty Corp. International’s charitable fund. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com.

 

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Local Father & Son Real Estate Ownership Duo Take Top Awards in 2025

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Contact:	Melanie Robitaille
	Sr. Staff Writer & Graphic Designer
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: (888) 668-3948 x4058
	Email: mrobitaille@exitrealty.com

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Local Father & Son Real Estate Ownership Duo Take Top Awards in 2025

Mississauga, ON – EXIT Realty Corp. International is thrilled to announce that John Farrell and Robert Farrell, operating together as a dynamic father-son leadership duo under EXIT Realty Homeward Bound, NY, have once again earned top accolades in their 2025 production year.

 

“Through determination, consistency, and relentless effort, John continues to lead his office to extraordinary results,” said Craig Witt, EXIT Realty CEO - USA. “His leadership this year again proves that commitment delivers excellence. He has surrounded himself with top producers who together achieve remarkable results. Robert’s leadership creates an environment where others thrive and grow. Their office is warm, welcoming, friendly, fun, and highly productive. He continues to set a powerful example of guidance in real estate, and we are proud of his commitment to others and to our brand here at EXIT.”

 

The awards were presented during the EXIT Realty NashVegas Road Trip, a multi-stop event that rolled from Nashville to Las Vegas this fall, and underscore the Farrells’ long-standing commitment to excellence, productivity, and leadership within EXIT.

 

Together their office achieved EXIT’s #1 Highest Producing Office – Sides (Multiple Offices), as well as #5 Highest Grossing Office (Multiple Offices). Robert was recognized with a Diamond Circle award for closing 1,000 sides over his impressive 20+ year career with the brand and both would take home production awards for their success during EXIT’s production year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025; John a Platinum for closing over 100 sides, and Robert a Bronze closing over 25.

 

In addition to their 2025 achievements, John Farrell holds a distinguished legacy within the organization, having won the company’s pinnacle of awards, the Tri-Real-A-Thon award in 2003, 2004, and 2006. They were also the proud recipients of EXIT’s Humanitarian Award in 2023, recognizing their outstanding service and contributions to their community.

 

The Farrells’ unique partnership, grounded in family, mentorship, and shared vision, continues to drive outstanding outcomes. John serves as a steady guiding force with decades of industry wisdom, while Robert injects the business with innovation, energy, and focus on growth. Together, they embody EXIT’s values of long-term success, collaboration, and leadership across generations.

 

About EXIT Realty: Founded in Canada in 1996, EXIT Realty is a company built on human potential. A full-service, progressive real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT creates true business entrepreneurs and has paid out $2/3 billion in single-level residual income to its associates since its inception. EXIT has also allocated $8 million to charity, to-date, through a portion of every transaction fee received and applied to EXIT Realty Corp. International’s charitable fund. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com.

 

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Multiple Award-Winning Real Estate Brokers and Office Committed to Service

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Contact:	Melanie Robitaille
	Sr. Staff Writer & Graphic Designer
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: (888) 668-3948 ext 4058
	E-Mail: mrobitaille@exitrealty.com

Friday, November 22, 2024

 

Multiple Award-Winning Real Estate Brokers and Office Committed to Service

Vestal, NY – In these times of real estate challenges and change, consumers and their families are learning the importance of having trusted advisors like Broker/Owners, John Farrell and Robert Farrell of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound in Vestal, NY, who put family first, both in business and with their clients.

 

After purchasing the franchise in 2001, John would bring his wife, Patti on board in an administrative role, then his son, Robert would become a second-generation agent and eventual co-owner, creating a true family operation that has been a leader, and award-winning place to work and choose for all things real estate.

 

The latest of these accolades came during EXIT Realty Corp. International’s 2024 convention, held at the prestigious Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL, where the two were presented with Broker of the Year awards for EXIT’s East U.S. division, and the office was also awarded Highest Producing Office – Real Estate Transaction Sides (Single) in North America.

 

“John and Robert Farrell are a powerful father and son duo that own and operate their brokerages to the highest standard. Built on love and respect for others, they practice what they preach as top producing agents and balance their time training and growing their agents into experienced leaders,” explained Craig Witt, EXIT’s U.S. CEO, who was in attendance for the awards presentation along with Co-Chair, Tami Bonnell, and EXIT’s Founder and Chairman, Steve Morris. “They received this award because they’re remarkable brokers in our EXIT family and deserve to be recognized as such. We are incredibly thankful for them and their leadership.”

 

It was here, during the highly anticipated awards ceremony, where John, a three-time Tri-Real-A-Thon winner, which is one of EXIT’s highest achievements, also took home the Platinum Award recognizing 100+ real estate transactions closed in EXIT’s production year, which runs July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024 and Robert received the Bronze Award, for closing 25+ real estate transactions in same period. 

 

 

 

About EXIT Realty: Founded in Canada in 1996, EXIT Realty is a company built on human potential. A full service, progressive, real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT creates true business entrepreneurs and has paid out over half a billion dollars in single-level residual income to its associates since its inception, as well as allocated $7 million to charity, to-date, through a portion of every transaction fee received and applied to EXIT Realty Corp. International’s charitable fund. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com. 

 

Documents and/or Photos available for this release:

 

From L/R: EXIT Realty Co-Chair, Tami Bonnell, Franchisees, John Farrell and Robert Farrell, and Founder and Chairman, Steve Morris.

To view supporting documents and/or photos, go to www.enr-corp.com/pressroom and enter Release ID: 446578

International Humanitarian Award Honors John Farrell and Robert Farrell

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Contact:	Susan Harrison
	Senior Vice President
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: (888) 668-3948
	E-Mail: sharrison@exitrealty.com

Monday, November 20, 2023

International Humanitarian Award Honors John Farrell and Robert Farrell

Vestal, NY –

John Farrell and Robert Farrell, owners of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound with offices in Vestal and Oneonta, were honored with the 2023 Humanitarian Award at the EXIT Realty Corp. International convention held recently at the Disneyland^® Hotel in Anaheim, California.  The awards ceremony was a highlight of the event presided over by EXIT’s Founder and Chairman, Steve Morris and Co-Chair, Tami Bonnell.

 

John, Robert, and the real estate professionals at EXIT Realty Homeward Bound are deeply invested in the well-being of their community.  Their annual golf tournament fundraiser celebrated its 16^th year in 2023 benefiting Habitat for Humanity.  Broome County Habitat for Humanity is the local chapter of the international non-profit whose mission “brings people together to build homes, communities and hope”. 

 

“This father and son duo have a heart for people and are pillars of their community,” says Morris.  “They have been active in raising funds at various events, including tens of thousands of dollars for Habitat for Humanity. Their generous spirit is appreciated by everyone at EXIT.”

 

The brokerage also achieved the ranking of #5 Highest Producing Office – Real Estate Transaction Sides (Multiple Locations) for EXIT across the U.S. and Canada, and the owners were recognized for individual achievement.  Robert was presented with the Silver Award in recognition of closing more than 50 sides and John received the Titanium Award in recognition of closing more than 150 sides. All awards reflect the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

 

About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full service, forward-thinking, real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT has to-date paid out more than a half a billion dollars in single-level residual income to its associates. A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund, and to-date, $7 million has been allocated to charity. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com.

EXIT Realty Homeward Bound Arrives in Oneonta

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Contact: Craig Witt
President, North Division
EXIT Realty Corp. International
231-218-0533
cwitt@exitrealty.com
www.exitrealty.com

EXIT Realty Homeward Bound Arrives in Oneonta

Oneonta, New York (Grassroots Newswire) June 27, 2016 -- Craig Witt, President, North Division of EXIT Realty Corp. International, is pleased to announce the opening of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound, under the direction of John Farrell, as an EXIT Realty franchisee.  This is Farrell’s second brokerage location.

"Based on John’s continued success with EXIT Realty, he was ready to expand into the Oneonta community," said Witt.

"We know we can count on the EXIT Formula, EXIT’s state-of-the-art technology, in-depth training and more to help to grow our new brokerage," said Farrell, "We are very excited to assist the residents of Oneonta with their real estate needs. At EXIT Realty we are committed to our customers’ satisfaction."

About EXIT Realty: 
EXIT Realty is a by-invitation-only company focused on the business of real estate.  EXIT’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry’s best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including geolocation Smart Signs™ provides innovative marketing solutions to home sellers and gives EXIT Realty agents the edge in a competitive marketplace. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, $3 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.

EXIT Realty Homeward Bound is located at 395 Main Street, Oneonta, New York, 13820.  For more information, please call 607-353-8060 or visit our website www.EXIThb.com.

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EXIT Realty’s John Farrell of Vestal Receives EXIT Realty Champion Award - Top 100 Producer

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Contact:
Carl Cohen
Licensed Real Estate Broker/Managing Broker
Exit Realty Homeward Bound in Vestal
607-353-2275
carlcohen@exitnys.com
www.exithb.com

EXIT Realty's John Farrell of Vestal Receives EXIT Realty Champion Award - Top 100 Producer

Vestal, New York (Grassroots Newswire) March 21, 2014 - EXIT Realty Homeward Bound's John Farrell was recently awarded EXIT Realty Champion Award - Top 100 Producer by EXIT Realty Corp. International. 

Every year EXIT Realty Corp. International recognizes its Top 100 real estate professionals. For the 11th year in a row John Farrell has made the list of EXIT Realty Champions. This year he was recognized as #9 in Closed Sides and #21 in Gross Closed Commissions in all of North America. 

"John has worked hard and this award is well-deserved recognition of that effort," said Carl Cohen, Licensed Real Estate Broker/Managing Broker of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound. 

"We are proud and lucky to have John as a role model and inspiration for the agents in our company and throughout the EXIT system." 

EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents' families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals.  EXIT's MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry's best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives EXIT Realty agents the edge in a competitive marketplace. EXIT is a by-invitation-only company focusing on the business of real estate. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity. 

Exit Realty Homeward Bound is located at 1500 Vestal Parkway East, Suite 101, Vestal New York 13850.  For more information, please call 607-729-5500 or visit our website www.exithb.com.

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