International #1 Best-Selling Author, Michael J. Maher Joins Keller Williams Realty – the Rawls Group in Atlanta, GA

Founder of the “Generosity Generation” and North America’s Most Referred Real Estate Professional Named Director of Productivity

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael J. Maher, The #1 International Bestselling Author of (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals, announced today that he will be joining forces with the #1 real estate organization in Atlanta, Keller Williams Realty, The Rawls Group.

“Changing the way you THINK about Real Estate”

Michael joins the Rawls Group as a Senior Leader- Director of Productivity, and will be responsible for developing systems for agents at all levels. Michael has led a 40-million dollar producing team and understands the models and skills that are required to succeed at a high level. He will translate these skills for the 1,000+ agents in the Rawls Group as well as assist other Realtors in their transition to the team. Michael will oversee agent productivity, train the models of Keller Williams and coach all levels of real estate professionals.

Shaun Rawls, Operating Partner noted: “Today our organization added the most sought-after coach, real estate professional and trainer in the industry. Bringing talent of this caliber to our team is a huge win for our agents and the leadership at Keller Williams. We became a better company today and we are thrilled to be in business with Michael whose integrity and beliefs are in line with what we stand for.”

Gary Keller, Chairman of the Board, Keller Williams Realty International commented: “Michael is a true professional and we are proud to welcome him to our business family.”

In an Atlanta real estate market where many offices are closing their doors or limiting services, The Rawls Group of six Atlanta real estate offices has proactively and productively added services for their agents and their clients. One of these is the latest addition, KW Luxury Homes Services, a service designed as the best in the real estate industry for global promotion of upper-bracket Atlanta, Georgia homes. 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 and John Fountain.

Michael J. Maher, best-selling author and top-producing Realtor® added: “When opportunity knocks, we have to listen. In exploring the plans for Keller Williams Realty International (KWRI) and more specifically, The Rawls Group of real estate offices in Atlanta, I was presented a lucrative opportunity that involved incredible leaders, significant challenge, and tremendous personal growth. As a consultant, as Director of Productivity, I have one focus – to help the agents do more in less time. As they do this, it will help Atlanta’s job market and the local economy as well. Also, in learning about the Keller Williams plans for the future and without disclosing too many details, I can say with certainty that my goal of making a significant difference in the real estate industry is shared by KWRI. I come in as a consultant, trainer, and teacher, but I am just as excited by what I am going to learn.”

About the Rawls Group: Atlanta real estate group led by Operating Partner Shaun Rawls and General Manager Jeri Moran, Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta, Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, Keller Williams Realty Cityside, Keller Williams Realty Buckhead, Keller Williams Realty East Cobb, Keller Williams Realty Perimeter North and Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Battle, The Rawls Group Atlanta real estate 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 real estate.

About Michael J. Maher: Michael J. Maher is known as North America’s Most Referred Real Estate Professional® and is the #1 International Bestselling Author of (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals. He is the father and founder of The Generosity Generation, a group of the most refer-able professionals in the world. Michael is a world-renowned speaker and productivity expert. His transformative trademarked coaching and consulting programs CATALYST*, LAUNCH, BOOST, and PLATINUM have helped thousands of professionals do more business and have better lives.