Trulia Stacks the Odds with Top Industry Advisors
We just beefed up the Trulia Real Estate Advisory Board with several high-powered real estate executives–a strong mix of top independent brokers, as well as established and up-and-coming franchisors:
- Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna, IV, EVP, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
- Ben Phillips, VP, New Product Development, Realogy Franchise Group, Realogy Corporation
- Michael Saunders, Founder and President, Michael Saunders & Company, and Chairman, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
- David Therrien, Chief Technology Officer, Keller Williams Realty International
These four executives are joining an already expert Trulia Real Estate Advisory Board. The goal: obtain industry guidance from proven leaders as we continue to build out the most user-friendly, unbiased neighborhood and home search experience online that connects consumers with the richest source of property information–the listing broker or agent. (As a sidenote, Trulia is backed by ~$8M in funding that comes 100% from sources outside the industry.)
To do this, we’re working with individuals who represent a variety of sizes, business models, regional perspectives and technical aptitudes to stay aligned with the marketing needs of brokers and agents across the U.S. To quote our COO & Co-Founder Sami Inkinen, “Hoby and Michael are extremely well respected for their strategic leadership growing strong, independent brands; David’s technical leadership has been integral to Keller Williams’ rapid adoption among agents; and Ben brings high-level representation from the largest franchisor brand in the industry.”
What’s the real value to all this industry expertise? In the midst of a shifting market, everyone in the mix has grown their business through at least one real estate cycle, and they know what it takes to innovate and continue to deliver value to their customers. For more details, read the press release.
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