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OK here's the Big News....You Ready?

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Real Estate Agent with BCR Realtors 262359

This week our firm and another firm are becoming  one. 

This is big news considering we have both been independent for a total of 68 years!

Not only does this increase the size and viability of two independent companies, but it is a joining together of two friendly rivals under one name who share similar philosophies about business and community.

You see ......over the past year both our companies have been approached by several other companies in an effort to have one of us merge with them.  We began talking  almost twelve months ago and as soon as the word got out others began talking to us also. I suppose they just didn't want this marriage to happen. But it is.

Early this week the area will be covered up in our new sign which we feel is a real eye catcher.  In this entire process the most difficult task for myself was deciding on a logo, a sign, and colors, Well that took 3 months in itself. I tried to forget my ego (it is hard letting go of the old name after 3 decades)  and help come up with a sign that makes folks look . Pretty wasn't primary.  Getting  Attention was.  So here you go. 

My firm is Classic Realty Associates. http://www.classicbcs.com  The other is  half is  Brazosland Realty and Properties.    http://www.brazoslandrealty.com/

 Our new name reflects our old names and the marriage . It is Brazosland  Classic Realty ..... the dba to simplify branding is simply  " BCR. "            

So watch out out there world ....we fully expect to keep growing. I am personally am excited about this event ,We are going to offer one of the best opportunities around for local Realtors.  For years we have excelled in agent training and enhancement and I am confident  that  by  continuing and expanding on this tradition, that  the public will be insured of sincere,honest,  and dependable service from some of the most prepared and knowledgeable agents in this area.

Both Brazosland and Classic Realty  also have strong  histories in property management and currently manage a large portfolio of residential and commercial  locations.  In addition we offer management services for local home owner associations.   By combining our services, BCR will also be one of the largest and most experienced management firms in the Brazos Valley . Let me rephrase that....we will be the largest.

Brazosland Realty began operations in 1974 and Classic Realty opened its doors in 1978.   Both firms have decades of experience in all types of real estate including residential,  commercial , farm and ranch , property development, and  property management services.  The owners of the two firms have been actively involved in the community for many years.  The two companies have produced community  leaders,  numerous Realtor association presidents, and several Realtor of the year recipients.  Classic Realty was a recent nominee for Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics in the business place ,  and Brazosland  Realty  received the  same Award in  2008 .   Brent Riethmayer, one of our  broker-owners  will serve as the Residential Property Sales Manger and Mary Derkowski, Realtor , will serve as the Property Management Director.   Brent and Mary bring  40 years combined experience to the business. I will be an owner and an officer.

So long Classic and Brazosland and welcome BCR !

BCR  , now one of the largest and most experienced full service real estate companies in the area , is focused on the future of real estate and is fully committed to continuing to provide the friendly, knowledgeable hometown service that local residents deserve.     We now have two locations.

 1101 University Drive E. #100 in  central College Station   or  at  3600 Hwy 6 S. # 100 in south College

Comments (27)

Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Trey:  Hooray for You !  You have all my best wishes of success for your new BCR.  I am sure you will do well, my friend.  Congratulations !  And... yes... lest I forget... Go Aggies !   LOL.

Feb 27, 2010 05:09 PM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Trey, that is just wonderful news. Congratulations on this new endeavor. Wishing you all success and prosperity!

Feb 27, 2010 10:29 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Congratulations and good luck, Trey!

The guy from REII.

Bill

Feb 28, 2010 01:20 AM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Pat .............That is my hope and belief!

Cindy ..........Thanks for the very kind words.

Steve...........  I honestly believe it will be a great thing for us and the agents.

Feb 28, 2010 03:02 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Trey: I have been waiting breathlessly for this big announcement. First I thought maybe a new grandchild, then maybe retirement....Whoa! No retirement for you, only great days ahead.

Congratulatons! New Bginnings for BCR

Feb 28, 2010 11:30 AM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Steve,

With the support of quality folks like you guys on AR...we will!

Lynda ,

I have known and admired the new partners for years. Thanks!

Lottie...thanks!

Karen,

Thanks!  Hey I watched a pro game tonight ....they are tough!

Jeanean,

Thanks for the kind words.

Feb 28, 2010 01:47 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Trey,

How exciting!  It sounds like your philosophies are similar enough that no one will really feel the change, it will just be a new name and a new sign.

Good luck with your new venture. 

 

Feb 28, 2010 01:49 PM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Bill ,

i really value you here on AR. Thanks sir!

Carl,

Thanks .....I hear another competitor says I am retiring! LOL  I got at least another 20 ahead of me.

Judi,

I think your right. Thanks.

Feb 28, 2010 02:09 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Trey,  Congratulations!!  Isn't it nice to be able to merge both of your similar ideals and experiences to build and grow a great company?  Very happy for both you and your partner -- I know this will be a great success for everyone.

Feb 28, 2010 05:30 PM
Don Eichler
Eichler Properties - Granbury, TX

Trey,  When the Best merges with the Best it has got to be a "REAL WINNER" congratulations.

Mar 01, 2010 01:45 AM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

hi Judi!

Thankyou for the encouragement. I am very positive about this change. HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL!

Mar 01, 2010 03:30 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evenen to ya Trey

I sure don't know how I missed this here blog post of yours. Our mighty good friends Carl and Ceil left me a message about it.

Congrats to y'all on the merger of the two companys. I'm sure y'all are goen do some really grand things together. Will we be seeing your partner joinen ActiveRain?

Baker Home Energy Audit and Commercial Properties Inspections

Mar 01, 2010 12:31 PM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Don..... I am humbled by you nice words!

Dale....a couple of their agents are members but I am going to try and bring more aboard sir. Thanks for the congrats!

Mar 01, 2010 01:19 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Trey - The new name has a nice ring to it!  Brazosland  Classic Realty - I predict many years of success!

Mar 01, 2010 02:08 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Congratulations Trey and may you have much continued success and I also wish you the best with your merge!

Mar 02, 2010 07:49 AM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Hey Myrl,

I always apprecuiate you. and yes it does have a nice ring...guess I better get used to it!

Wanda,

I thank you. This is a big evet and has been a lot of work but I am confident it is worth the effort.

Mar 02, 2010 01:06 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Trey:  I was wondering what the big news would be.  This is exciting.  I'm sure it's a great business move for both ocmpanies and will serve to stregthen your market share.  Congrats.

Mar 02, 2010 02:04 PM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Chris Ann

I believe it really will help and one day we are as large as your company!

Mar 03, 2010 05:16 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Great news for you Trey and the two companies. Good luck with it all going forward...

Mar 06, 2010 02:11 AM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Hey Gary

I appreciate the support and we hope to send you some business!

Mar 06, 2010 02:58 AM