ATLANTA, GA - Calling Valerie Levin “one of the most respected and admired leaders in residential real estate, whose matchless talent of helping agents soar to new heights of success through her caring motivational approach,” Dan Forsman, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, announced the appointment of Ms. Levin as Senior Vice President and Managing Broker of the firm’s Midtown Office. The office is currently re-locating to new, expanded quarters at the corner of West Peachtree and 14th Streets, in the heart of Midtown.
In tandem with this announcement, Dan Forsman congratulated Kerman Haynes, who has guided the Midtown Office as Managing Broker, on his new appointment as Senior Vice President of City HAUS, the firm’s luxury condominium marketing and development division.
Valerie Levin, whose real estate career spans three decades and is recognized as a trailblazer and innovator, explained, “My job is to help our agents grow and become the very best professionals in our market place. When you achieve that objective and create positive synergy in your office, you attract the best seasoned talent!” Executive Vice President Toni McGowan, who has concluded many real estate transactions with Ms. Levin through the years, commented that “Valerie is passionate about running a brokerage with high standards of business practice and creating an environment conducive to high production. With the Midtown Office at the epicenter of Atlanta’s most coveted close-in neighborhoods of fine homes, from Ansley Park and Virginia-Highlands to the renaissance of the Westside and Grant Park, and site of the city’s dramatic new luxury condominiums including the 53-story tower No. 2 Opus, Valerie’s leadership will propel this office to greater heights of sales volume and success.”
After three years working in business development for a venerable European- based boutique real estate brand, Ms. Levin accepted the new position at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, noting, “There is a reason why this company is #1 in the Atlanta market place. The leadership opportunities, education and resources available to the agents are second to none. I will have the ability to give our agents the support they need to deliver premium service to their clients.”
An accomplished equestrian and a lifelong horse enthusiast, Valerie is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation & Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association. She does dressage, show jumping and cross country jumping. Her beloved horse, “Sonic a.k.a. All About the Boom,” was brought back from Ireland for her by her trainer; he is an Irish Sport horse. An advocate for all animals, Valerie often says, “Precious pets are gifts given to us by our Creator.” In the real estate volunteer arena, she currently serves on the Training & Development Committee and P.R. Committee of the Atlanta Realtors Association. A Buckhead resident, Valerie Levin and her husband are the parents of one daughter.