Large Scottsdale (DC Ranch) Independent Real Estate Firm Converts Back to RE/MAX

Online, January 8, 2013 (Newswire.com) - A prominent local real estate firm has returned home to RE/MAX, LLC, pairing professional agents and strong leadership for Scottsdale's buyers and sellers.

Jay and Michelle Macklin, Co-founders of Desert Platinum Properties, couldn't be happier to be back under the balloon with a new name, RE/MAX Platinum Living.

"We both began our real estate careers with RE/MAX and are thrilled to be rekindling that relationship again," said Jay. "We have always stressed to our team the importance of succeeding through education, training and using available resources to an advantage. RE/MAX facilitates all of this and in turn, encourages growth."

As the most-visited real estate franchise website, remax.com attracts over 4 million total visits each month. Additionally, RE/MAX agents have access to extensive training from award-winning RE/MAX University to technology, tools and resources like the full RE/MAX Mobile suite, RE/MAX Leadstreet® and the online customizable marketing toolkit, Design Center.

With more than 20 years of experience, Michelle has earned a variety of awards, including the 2004 Rookie of the Year award, Platinum Club, Hall of Fame, and was consistently ranked as one of the top 5 agents while with RE/MAX Fine Properties. Jay has more than 23 years of experience and is one of only two coaches in the area for the Craig Proctor program - a highly acclaimed coaching program.

Together, the Macklins have successfully closed more than $150 million in residential real estate. As if these two power-house broker/owners don't have enough experience, their team of 28 professional agents constantly set the bar as well. The Macklin Group has successfully closed more than $10 million in business from the innovative marketing methods, Lead Generation, that Jay developed over a short period of time.

This transfer furthers the outstanding reputations of two premier groups, offering world-class service to Arizona homebuyers and sellers.

RE/MAX Platinum Living is located at 18291 N. Pima Road, Suite A-115 in Scottsdale, and serves its surrounding communities, Paradise Valley, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, Chandler and Ahwatukee. For more information or to contact a RE/MAX Platinum Living team member, visit RMXPlatinumLiving.com or call (480) 226.7871.

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