BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE CENTRAL EXPANDS WITH MERGER AND ACQUISITION OF FAMILY FIRST REALTY

HURRICANE, WEST VIRGINIA, APRIL 16TH, 2024 – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central, headquartered in Charleston, WV, announced today its merger and acquisition of Family First Realty.

The combined brokerages will unite under the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central name, creating a real estate presence built on trust and experience to serve the residents of Putnam County and surrounding markets. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central now consists of 8 offices and 130+ affiliated sales associates.

Josh McGrath will remain Broker, Owner, and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central, who joined the BHGRE® brand in 2020. The company has won several recent brand and industry awards including the Community Involvement Award.

Details:

• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central is humbled, honored and excited to share its recent merger and acquisition of Family First Realty.
• Family First Realty is an iconic real estate firm led by Mark Madore.
• Family First Realty has thrived in the Putnam County and surrounding markets for the last 25 years and today we celebrate a new chapter as they join the team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central.  
• Mark Madore, the Former Broker/Owner of Family First Realty will be the new President of Business Development for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central.

QUOTE FROM BROKER/OWNER:

“This is an exciting development for both of our companies, as we join forces to create a prominent service area spanning throughout Southern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. Collectively, we are well-versed in serving clients who truly appreciate the lifestyle this region offers. Our unique relationship with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, America’s only real estate lifestyle brand, helps keep our affiliated agents relevant to their clients 365 days a year. We are excited to welcome our new affiliated agents in Putnam County. It is an opportunity of a lifetime to be able to work alongside such an intelligent and steadfast leader as Mark Madore.” 

– Josh McGrath, Broker/Owner/CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central

To learn more about Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central, visit www.BHGREC.com.

About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central

COMPANY BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

For 100 years, Better Homes and Gardens® has been the most trusted source of inspiration for all things related to the home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central continues this tradition by offering guidance before, during and after the home buying and selling process. Our affiliated real estate professionals take the time to understand your lifestyle needs to help you find the right place to call home. We offer you the service and market experience you would expect from a brand whose legacy was built upon a passion for the home. But even after you buy your home, our work is not done. Whether it is periodic updates about market conditions in your neighborhood or tips on the latest design trends, our real estate professionals are uniquely equipped to help you.