Keller Williams Realty – The Rawls Group Ranks #1 Among Large Companies on Atlanta Business Chronicles List

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlanta’s leading business publication, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, named Keller Williams Realty – The Rawls Group, to its list of “Atlanta’s Best Places to Work.” The Rawls Group ranks No. 1 on the 2010, 2011 and 2012 lists of Atlanta’s best places to work for large companies.

“We strive for that each and every day and an award like this falls in line with our vision. Training, technology, culture and energy are at the forefront of all we do. We are thrilled.”

Just after accepting the award, Shaun Rawls, Operating Partner noted: “We are so honored and frankly humbled. To receive this top honor three years in a row in a market that is no less than difficult is extremely rewarding. We have a great team of leaders and our real estate agents rank among the best in Atlanta. In 2012 we chose to build communities within, sticky communities that our team would never want to leave. What an accomplishment.”

“Beginning in 2010, our focus was to become the irresistible and obvious choice in real estate,” said General Manager, Jeri Moran. “We strive for that each and every day and an award like this falls in line with our vision. Training, technology, culture and energy are at the forefront of all we do. We are thrilled.”

In a real estate market where many offices are closing their doors, The Rawls Group of six offices has maintained all of the services they have always provided and added more. They are ranked in the top 100 Brokers in the country and provide daily education to their associates. The Rawls Group is led by Shaun Rawls, Jean Rawls, Jeri Moran Brad Feiman, Robben Matthews, Jennifer Greenway, Jim Alexander, Steve Kout and John Fountain.

Atlanta Business Chronicle, in partnership with Quantum Market Research Inc., recently surveyed the metro area’s businesses and organizations to find those that have discovered how to be among Atlanta’s Best Places to Work. More than 600 companies participated. Independent research firm, Quantum Market Research conducted anonymous employee surveys to tabulate the results. Best Places to Work winners are ranked based on numerous topics including, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, alignment with goals and team effectiveness, among other criteria. To find Atlanta’s 2010 Best Places to Work, the Chronicle asked readers to nominate workplaces in metro Atlanta. Nominations were accepted during June through the Chronicle’s Web site. From July to mid-August, employees of the nominated organizations filled out online surveys containing 37 questions about their work environment, co-workers and managers. All answers were evenly weighted using a six-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree, 6=strongly agree).

Led by Operating Partner Shaun Rawls and General Manager Jeri Moran, Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, Keller Williams Realty Smyrna/Vinings, Keller Williams Realty Buckhead, Keller Williams Realty East Cobb, Keller Williams Realty Perimeter North, Dunwoody and Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Battle, The Rawls Group offices are “Changing the way you THINK about Real Estate”. Keller Williams Realty is the fastest growing and second largest residential real estate firm in the United States and ranks number 1 in Atlanta, GA.