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. 

 

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

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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.

Regional Real Estate Awards Honor Local Professionals

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

Monday, July 15, 2019

Regional Real Estate Awards Honor Local Professionals

Vestal, NY – EXIT Realty Corp. International honored local real estate professionals recently at its Upstate New York Regional Retreat and Award Ceremony held at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona.  Members of the business community were invited to attend for an informative day including sessions covering business development and real estate industry trends. 

The following real estate professionals and brokerages were recognized for their accomplishments in 2018:

Melissa DiBlasi of EXIT Realty Empire Associates in Clifton Park was named Administrator of the Year.

Robert Farrell of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound with locations in Vestal and Oneonta was named Broker of the Year and the agents in his office swept the production awards:

• Donna Fairchild - #1 Agent in Gross Commission Income
• Kay Graves - #1 Agent in Closed Transaction Sides, Listings Taken and Sponsoring (tied), and #3 Agent in Gross Commission Income
• Suzanne Darling - #1 Agent in Sponsoring (tied), #3 Agent in Closed Transaction Sides and Listings Taken,
• Amy Lucenti - #2 Agent in Gross Commission Income
• Jennifer Greenmun - #2 Agent in Closed Transaction Sides and Listings Taken
• Stephen Day - #4 Agent in Gross Commission Income
• Erin Becker - #4 Agent in Closed Transaction Sides
• Rebecca McCoy - #4 Agent in Listings Taken

“EXIT Realty Corp. International has some of the highest standards for awards in the real estate industry,” said Craig Witt, EXIT Realty’s U.S. Divisional President who was on hand to present the awards.  “We congratulate all of our champions for their outstanding accomplishments.”

About EXIT Realty:    EXIT is a proven real estate business model that has to-date paid out more than a third of a billion dollars in single-level residual income to its associates across the U.S. and Canada. EXIT Realty’s Expert Marketing Suite™ including geolocation Smart Sign™ technology gives home sellers the edge in a competitive marketplace. The company’s Focus on Good Health blog promotes wellness at work and home. A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, more than $5.5 million has been pledged to charity.  For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com.


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The Trevitt Team Joins EXIT Realty Homeward Bound!

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Contact:Robert Farrell
Broker/Owner
EXIT Realty Homeward Bound
607-760-5001
robert@exitnys.com

The Trevitt Team Joins EXIT Realty Homeward Bound!

Well established group takes their talent to EXIT Realty

Vestal, NY (Grassroots Newswire) 03/15/2016 -- "We’re excited to welcome Jim Trevitt, Kay Graves, Robert Potochniak, Kelly Tiddick, Andrea Fox, and Joe Mancinelli to EXIT Realty," says Robert Farrell of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound.  "EXIT is growing and attracting top producing agents like this talented group of Realtors each and every day across the nation."

Jim Trevitt and his group bring a combined over 50 years of real estate experience serving the residents of Greater Binghamton.  We look forward to growing together at EXIT Realty.

"It's an honor to have this opportunity to work with these high quality agents", says Robert Farrell.

For more information about EXIT Realty Homeward Bound, please call 607-760-5001 or visit www.searchbinghamton.com/careers. EXIT Realty Homeward Bound is located at 1500 Vestal Parkway E Vestal NY.
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Vestal EXIT Realty Office Gives Back to the Community

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Contact: Robert Farrell
Broker/Co-Owner
EXIT Realty Homeward Bound in Vestal
607-729-5500
robert@exitnys.com
www.exithb.com

Vestal EXIT Realty Office Gives Back to the Community

Vestal, NY (Grassroots Newswire) 09/24/2014 -- In gratitude for the support shown to EXIT Realty Homeward Bound by the local community, the real estate brokerage recently held its 7th Annual Charity Golf Outing to support Broome County Habitat for Humanity.

Over $4,000 was raised to support the Broome County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The field included local attorneys, real estate professionals, mortgage lenders, board members of BCHFH, and many other members of the public. The event was held at the En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott NY. The 8th Annual Golf Outing will be scheduled in September of 2015.

"We appreciate being a part of this wonderful community and welcome the opportunity to give back," says Robert Farrell, Broker/Co-Owner of EXIT Realty Homeward Bound.

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 E, Vestal NY.  For more information, please call 607-729-5500 or visit our website www.exithb.com.
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Robert Farrell Receives “CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT (CNE®)” DESIGNATION

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Contact:Carl Cohen
Licensed Real Estate Broker/Managing Broker
Exit Realty Homeward Bound
607-729-5500
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Robert Farrell Receives “CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT (CNE®)” DESIGNATION

Professional negotiation skills are necessary for all real estate agents in helping home buyers and sellers, especially in the current market

Vestal, New York (Grassroots Newswire) March 21, 2014 --Robert Farrell has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI).  The CNE is earned by real estate professionals after successfully completing formal negotiation training over two days. Agents who receive this certification are among the top agent in the country in negotiation skills.

With professional negotiation skills, agents are able to help clients obtain better results in the sale or purchase of their home.  CNE agents have a higher skill level which enables them to 1) communicate more effectively to uncover desired information, 2) help clients understand their options, 3) work collaboratively with others, and 4) resolve deadlocks.  CNE agents have a thorough understanding of how to negotiate effectively to help achieve their client's goals.

The Real Estate Negotiation Institute is the leading negotiation training and coaching company in the real estate industry.  Collectively, the Real Estate Negotiation Institute's instructors have over 300 years of real estate and negotiation experience.  Tom Hayman, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Real Estate Negotiations Instistute, asserts: "Any Buyer or Seller who hires a CNE agent can feel confident they have one of the best trained negotiators in the real estate industry.  They should achieve superior results and have better resolutions of all issues when represented by a CNA agent."

For more information visit www.theRENI.com

For more information about EXIT Realty Homeward Bound, please call 607-729-5500. EXIT Realty Homeward Bound is located at 1500 Vestal Parkway East, Suite 101, Vestal New York 13850.

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