Awarding a Legacy of Leadership and Success

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Awarding a Legacy of Leadership and Success

Mississauga, ON – EXIT Realty Corp. International is thrilled to announce Joanne and Victor DeFrisco, Broker/Owners of EXIT Realty Premier Elite in Lakeworth, FL were recognized as the 2026 Brokers of the Year for East USA at the company’s annual award ceremony at sea during EXIT’s 30th Year Anniversary Celebration.

 

“Congratulations to Joanne and Victor on earning the prestigious Broker of the Year award for East USA with EXIT Realty! This well-deserved recognition reflects their outstanding leadership, dedication to their agents, and unwavering commitment to excellence in building a successful real estate business,” said Craig Witt, EXIT Realty CEO - U.S. Organization. “We are proud to celebrate their achievements and grateful for the positive impact they continue to make on our EXIT family and the communities they serve!”

 

New York natives, the DeFriscos migrated to Florida in 1989, where Victor joined Joanne in the real estate sector after building his career through several entrepreneurial business ventures. Now with 23 years at EXIT, they have built a longstanding legacy of leadership and dedication to the EXIT network. Recognition as Brokers of the Year is particularly meaningful in a challenging real estate market, where navigating changing conditions requires resilience, adaptability, and a steadfast commitment to supporting agents and serving clients.

 

Joanne’s personal contributions to EXIT have also been recognized through several past notable achievements including the 2022 Esprit de Corps award, presented to individuals who exemplify the EXIT spirit and amplify it within their own sphere of influence and throughout the real estate industry, further complementing the leadership she and Victor bring to their brokerage.

 

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, 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.

 

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