$8 Million in Charitable Support Helps EXIT Realty Give Back to Local Communities

 

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Contact:	Melanie Robitaille
	Sr. Staff Writer & Graphic Designer
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: (888) 668-3948 xt 4058
	Email: mrobitaille@exitrealty.com
Contact:	Sharron Richardson
	VP Broker Services
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: (888) 668-3948 xt 4082
	Email: srichardson@exitrealty.com

Thursday, July 24, 2025

 

$8 Million in Charitable Support Helps EXIT Realty Give Back to Local Communities

Mississauga, ON – EXIT Realty Corp. International is proud to announce that its Spirit of EXIT Charitable Program has surpassed an extraordinary $8 million in giving, underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering positive change across North America. 

"This milestone is a testament to the collective generosity and passion of our EXIT family, who continuously seek out ways to make a difference beyond real estate," said Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair of EXIT Realty Corp. International. “At our core, we encourage our owners and agents to live their ‘why,’ which for many is through giving, and this program was specifically designed to help them facilitate that.”

Since its inception, the Spirit of EXIT Charitable Program has empowered associates and offices to support causes close to their hearts, matching funds raised locally by EXIT associates and amplifying impact where it’s needed most. In 2024, this mission of giving back and strengthening the places they call home contributed to a wide range of non-profit categories, including:

 

·         Children – 26.5%

·         Community Support – 26.5%

·         Medical Support – 21.0%

·         Veterans – 10.5%

·         Habitat for Humanity – 5.5%

·         Medical Research – 5.5%

·         Cancer – 3.0%

·         Animals – 1.5%

 

A unique aspect of EXIT Realty’s business model and Formula is its commitment to reinvesting in people and communities. A portion of every transaction is set aside and held in trust to fuel the Spirit of EXIT Charitable Program, whereby the corporation matches up to $3,000 per fundraising initiative, allowing agents and offices to multiply their efforts in supporting local, approved charities.

"Since stepping into the directorship of this program earlier this year, I've gained a profound appreciation of the deeply personal and often courageous reasons our associates decide to give back,” explained Sharron Richardson, EXIT’s VP of Broker Services. “Their commitment to creating meaningful change in their communities is truly inspiring."

From food banks and veterans’ organizations to community rebuilding efforts after natural disasters, this program reflects EXIT’s core belief that real estate is about more than just transactions—it’s about transformation.

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 $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.

EXIT Realty Launches Enhanced Franchise Onboarding Program – FUEL

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025

 

EXIT Realty Launches Enhanced Franchise Onboarding Program – FUEL

Mississauga, ON – EXIT Realty is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced franchise onboarding program, FUEL (Forge Your Path, Unlock Potential, Experience EXIT, Lead the Way). Building upon the foundation of the original onboarding program, FUEL is designed to provide new franchisees with an even more personalized and effective pathway to success, integrating them seamlessly into the EXIT culture and equipping them with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

 

“With FUEL, our goal is to empower franchisees from day one by providing them with the knowledge and support they need to succeed in their new role,” said Sharron Richardson, Vice President, Broker Services at EXIT Realty. “Our enhanced onboarding experience creates a foundation that not only supports the growth of the franchisee, but also sets the stage for long-term success for their agents and the communities they serve.”

 

FUEL offers new franchisees the unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one live, virtual meetings that provide tailored support, offering flexibility in both session length and program duration. These meetings allow franchisees to choose from a high-level overview or an in-depth exploration of key topics, depending on their specific needs and goals. This customization ensures that every franchisee can progress at their own pace and fully absorb the wealth of resources available to them.

 

EXIT Realty’s FUEL program not only covers essential business tools and resources, but also highlights the many free resources that are available to franchisees. These resources are aimed at helping new franchise owners succeed in their businesses while impacting the lives of their agents and positively influencing their local communities. Other sessions cover marketing, administration, recruiting, financials, and more.

 

The FUEL program is part of EXIT Realty’s continued commitment to excellence, providing a comprehensive support system that enables franchisees to thrive in the competitive real estate market. With access to resources, ongoing support, and field experts, franchisees are better prepared to lead successful businesses, foster agent development, and create a positive impact in their communities.

 

 

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.

WellcomeMat and EXIT Realty Announce Franchise Level Video Marketing Solution

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Contact:	Susan Harrison
	Senior VP Corporate Communications
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: 888-668-3948
	E-Mail: sharrison@exitrealty.com

Monday, July 22, 2013

WellcomeMat and EXIT Realty Announce Franchise Level Video Marketing Solution

Boulder, CO and Mississauga, ON – WellcomeMat, the leading real estate video platform and filmmaker network, and EXIT Realty Corp. International today announced their new, strategic partnership to advance EXIT’s brokerages and agents in the video age of real estate.

Through WellcomeMat’s Industry Direct program, EXIT Realty agents will have expedited access to WellcomeMat’s industry-leading video content marketing system and filmmaker network. Accessing their complementary WellcomeMat account through TORC, EXIT’s front office solution, EXIT agents will have an option to utilize basic or advanced video platforms.  In addition, WellcomeMat is dedicating support and training team members towards the execution of EXIT’s brand-wide video goals.

“EXIT Realty has a track record of committing to technologies and affiliates that they believe will help to advance their agents’ and brokers’ goals. We are honored and humbled by the opportunity to make sure EXIT Realty Associates know how to effectively use our platform to engage more consumers and win business via high quality filmmaking,”  said Christian Sterner, co-founder of WellcomeMat.

“EXIT believes in being where the business is,” says Sharron Richardson, EXIT Realty’s Vice President of Broker Services. Agents and brokers need a real estate focused distribution hub for their video content. Coupling WellcomeMat’s distribution with their personal, branded video channels enables our associates to highlight virtual tours, client testimonials, and informational pieces to enhance their online presence and drive consumer traffic.”

Wellcomemat and EXIT made their first appearance as strategic partners at EXIT Realty’s 14th Annual Convention and Gala in Nashville, Tennessee, with WellcomeMat’s team speaking on the topic of Top Real Estate Video Trends of 2012.

About WellcomeMat: founded in July of 2006, WellcomeMat is a profitable, web and mobile video platform best known as the leader of real estate video. Relied upon by more than 15,000 real estate agents and many of the industry's leading brands nationwide, WellcomeMat connects video pros with its clients and answers all questions related to what to do with quality real estate video content.

About EXIT Realty: EXIT is a proven real estate business model that has to-date, paid out more than a quarter billion dollars in single-level residual income - for agents, this means security, stability and direction; for agents' families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals. State-of-the-art technology including TORC, EXIT’s Total Office Resource Center, provides an integrated, end-to-end solution for today’s busy real estate professional. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, more than $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.  For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com.

Tami Bonnell Named CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International

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Contact:	Susan Harrison
	Senior VP Corporate Communications
	EXIT Realty Corp. International
	Phone: 888-668-3948
	E-Mail: sharrison@exitrealty.com

Tami Bonnell Named CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International

Mississauga, ON (Grassroots Newswire) September 04, 2012 – EXIT Realty Corp. International today announced that Tami Bonnell has been named CEO.

Bonnell, who has been President of EXIT Realty’s US Organization since 2001, is a thirty-year veteran of the real estate industry and was instrumental in building three major brands.  Among her many achievements, she was recognized by real estate trend-watcher, Stefan Swanepoel, as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Real Estate. In addition to her responsibilities at EXIT Realty she is a wife, mother of three, grandmother of three and a martial artist, coach, judge and referee.

Bonnell’s appointment is part of a corporate restructuring that includes other promotions to key positions including the naming of Steve Morris as Founder and Chairman; Erika Gileo, formerly Senior Vice President of Operations and Stevie™ Award Winner as Executive of the Year – Real Estate at the 2011 International Business Awards as Chief Operating Officer; Sharron Richardson, formerly Manager of Franchise Support as Vice President of Broker Services and Derek Stephenson, formerly Assistant Manager, Franchise Support as Manager of Franchise Support.

“This restructuring will help facilitate the vast growth we’re anticipating at EXIT Realty over the next few years,” said Morris.  “We’re very excited about the future of EXIT and look forward to achieving our target of 3,600 franchises sold, open and productive with 100,000 sales associates who love the company.”

About EXIT Realty: Founded in Canada in 1996, EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that has to-date, paid out more than $235 million in single-level residuals to its associates. Taking the U.S. by storm starting in 1999, EXIT Realty was named as one of the Top 10 Trendsetters of 2007 by the Swanepoel Trends report, and Steve Morris was named one of REALTOR^® Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Thought Leaders. In 2010, EXIT Realty was awarded a Distinguished Honoree Medal by the Stevies™ International Business Awards™ in the category of Most Innovative Company in North America.  A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $2 million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S.  Please visit www.exitrealty.com for more information.

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