Real estate, mortgage firm expands focus on athletes, entertainers

William Raveis relaunches boutique division

Real estate, mortgage firm expands focus on athletes, entertainers

William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage, and Insurance (WRRE) has announced the expansion of its Sports + Entertainment (S+E) division.

The boutique division provides a best-in-class concierge, relocation, and lifestyle service for some of the world’s most high-profile stars. It was created by WRRE chairman and CEO William Raveis and former Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Resop.

Resop is a top-producing agent from Naples, FL, and leads the S+E division as vice president and managing director. He personally selects agents joining the division from a network of WRRE’s top relocation experts.

"Our agents have vast experience and keen expertise working with high profile clients," says Resop. "It requires discretion and the ability to help on the most personal level -- quickly and efficiently. Some of our clients are notified they need to move to a new city within 24 hours and we are fully-equipped to make that happen."

In the past month alone, the S+E team has relocated 40 athletes.

First-hand experience
Resop is well-acquainted with the frequent relocation of his clients; in his 14-year MLB career he moved more than 30 times.

"I know the true peace of mind athletes will experience while working with like-minded professionals who value privacy and who always place your best interests above their own," says Resop.  "We truly offer an all-in-one process -- from finding the home and moving companies to home mortgage and insurance -- all handled under one umbrella to make it as easy and as seamless as possible for families."