As an RISMedia ‘2021 Real Estate Newsmaker,’ Ebby Halliday Companies President & CEO Chris Kelly is a member of a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve. RISMedia is considered by many to be the leader in U.S. real estate news and information services.
Each Newsmaker was nominated in 2020 by RISMedia readers and editors and were categorized as one of the following: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, Inspirations, Luminaries and Trendsetters. Kelly was included with the “Luminaries” – described as “The Iconic Leaders” – a designation Kelly’s boss, Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices America, also received.
“Every year, we’re amazed by the incredible ingenuity and success of members in the real estate community,” said John Featherston, CEO, president and publisher of RISMedia. “These 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers shatter glass ceilings, implement creativity and innovation at a record pace, and accomplish wonderful charitable work across the nation. This year, more than ever, we’re proud to recognize how they went above and beyond in 2020, even amid a turbulent time for the industry and the world.”
Kelly is grateful for the acknowledgment but is quick to credit agents and staff at the Ebby Halliday Companies, which include Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, Williams Trew, Prosperity Home Mortgage, Home Team Insurance, Texas Premier Title and HSTX Title.
“I’m really proud of the way our team pulled together quickly to adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and to change the way they provided services,” Kelly said. “They developed enhanced and virtual ways to serve customers safely, and our brands gained market share and outperformed the broader market month after month.”
RISMedia is hoping to honor this year’s Real Estate Newsmakers, including the 2021 Hall of Fame, at a live event later in the year.
