TL;DR
Fargo Brokerage has joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, led by an ownership group headed by Drew Likness since 2019. The company was acquired from founders Neil Graf and Bob Erickson, with Bob continuing to serve as managing broker.
Since 2019, an ownership group lead by Drew Likness has operated the company, acquiring it from founders and long-time owners Neil Graf and Bob Erickson. Bob continues to serve as managing broker. They have decades of experience in real estate sales and development and have formed long lasting relationships with local home builders and other industry professionals.
Internally, the company culture is focused on a commitment to superior client service, streamlined productivity and providing broad industry knowledge to best inform clients. Aside from the firm’s local reputation for its expertise in new construction, land development and traditional residential and commercial real estate, it’s also well-known for the professional guidance that its affiliated agents provide throughout each transaction process.
Fargo offers countless opportunities for families, young professionals and retirees alike, which is why it’s North Dakota’s most populated city. In the past 20 years, the city’s labor force has grown at three times the national rate, with many new job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and agriculture being created nearby. The region is also home to multiple higher educational institutions, including North Dakota State University and Minnesota State University-Moorhead, the alma mater of Likness.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 25, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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