"There are many reasons why I have chosen to work with Grupe Real Estate. So many, that I cannot list them all. More importantly is the reason I have decided to stay. The reason I have decided to stay is the people. Everyone at Grupe Real Estate has been very friendly and supportive. As Realtors the decision to move brokerages; as well as, the move itself can become a little overwhelming and stressful. However, the people at Grupe helped to make my transition as smooth as possible. I feel that I have made a good decision by moving to Grupe. The floor time is not bad either. A great story I now have to tell is that on my first day of floor time, I got 3 leads. One of those leads turned out to be a deal I closed not even 2 months later."

"I could give you 100 reasons why I chose Grupe Real Estate over all of the "also rans" but here are three good ones: 1. Fritz Grupe 2. Jerry Abbott 3. Frank Orello They represent over 100 years of real estate experience in the Central Valley, through up-cycles, down-cycles and a variety of so-called bubbles. Because of their knowledge and leadership, Grupe Real Estate is still here: not just still around, but thriving. This is a testimonial to good judgment, strong business acumen and personal involvement - all qualities that have guided Grupe Real Estate to the successful level it occupies and enjoys today. That`s why I am here, and why I am happy to be with Grupe Real Estate."

"I have been in real estate sales and development for over 25 years in California and Nevada, and have associated with top real estate offices in both States. I have sold residential homes, vacant land, and commercial properties. Over 7 years ago I choose to associate with Grupe Real Estate because of the following reasons: 1. Jerry Abbott, Owner/Broker, is the most experienced, knowledgeable, and professional broker I have worked with. His leadership and constant updates of what is going on in the market are extremely valuable. 2. Training: Grupe Real Estate has one of the best training programs for new licensees as well as seasoned agents I have found. 3. Technical Support: Top of the line in-house technical support is offered for all agents. 4. Grupe Agents: Grupe Real Estate has the most professional agents in the county. This is one of the reasons that Grupe Real Estate is the top producing office in the county. 5. Office: Located in the Brookside area of Stockton in a class office building owned by Grupe Real Estate. Top notch office environment and state of the art office equipment. 6. Commission splits are the best offered in the area, and office charges to agents are the lowest in the area. 7. Name recognition: The Grupe name is a well known real estate development and real estate sales name which contributes to the office being the Number 1 producing office in Stockton. I would highly recommend Grupe Real Estate to new agents, and seasoned agents alike who are looking for an environment to help grow their business."

"I enjoy with working with top flight management here at Grupe. We have very talented realtors here and after all the years in real estate I still continue to learn from them. Our Tuesday morning sales meetings are very instructive on current conditions in the local market. I enjoy working with such talented knowledgeable realtors. Thanks for letting me express my appreciation for our unique organization."

"Working at Grupe Real Estate is like working with a built in team. We are all there to back each other. I m grateful for my team that is like a family and for Jerry Abbott being the head of our team. It is certainly a different market and now more than ever we need something to count on. I know I can count on the staff that is there to support a company that is very established and a leader in the community. It is a pleasure to work here and to work with Jerry Abbott as our leader."

"I like working at Grupe for reputation, location, and docusign."

"I should have joined Grupe when I first got my license. I`ve had an unbelievable first year here selling over $1.9 M homes. Grupe has unsurpassed training, excellent management and support. It is a great environment to build my business and achieve my financial goals."

"I chose Grupe for my broker because I had always known the Grupe to be synonymous with professionalism and having the very best agents. It was my goal to be on their team!"

"There are many attributes for agents working at Grupe Real Estate. First and foremost is the Grupe name, it is a brand name associated with the quality of residential planned communities that Grupe has built throughout San Joaquin County and the country. Lincoln Village West, Quail Lakes , The Landing and Brookside in Stockton and Lakeshore in Lodi as well as homes in Tracy . Grupe has built a number of shopping centers, apartment complexes and storage centers locally, statewide and nationally. GRE is owned and managed by Fritz Grupe and Jerry Abbott and there mission is providing the best service possible to the buyers and sellers they serve by giving the very best support and management to its agents. This includes cutting edge technology: efax numbers for all agents, high speed scanners, faxes, docusign, email addresses, company website and web pages for agents. Management includes: Allie Malone officer manager/transaction coordinating, Frank Orello sales manager, Kimberlee Williams director of recruiting, Bill Hull technology, Christi Magina reception/transaction coordinating and Suzzine Diaz reception/transaction coordinating. GRE is composed of a team of 95 full time agents."

"I was introduced to Grupe Real Estate through my son who has worked for Grupe Company for over a decade. He has always talked about the integrity of the company and its leaders. When I decided to reinvent myself in a new career of real estate I didn t shop around because I knew I wanted to be a part of an organization that I could be proud of. When I find the right fit, as I have in Grupe Real Estate, with Jerry and Fritz, I have no need to look elsewhere. My loyalties lie here and I am very proud to be a part of Grupe Real Estate."

"Why Grupe Real Estate? Why, because the agents representing buyers and sellers are the best in the industry. After being in the business for 10 years, I knew I wanted to become a part of the BEST in real estate, so I joined Grupe Real Estate in 1994."

"I joined Coldwell Banker Grupe almost 6 years ago after interviewing with 2 other large offices in Stockton. I wanted to be with the top office and the top agents in Stockton. Jerry had an excellent reputation as a broker and the facility was the best. Even after going independent Grupe continues at the top. I routinely get recruited by other offices and have no desire to leave."

"I have been with Grupe Real Estate for over 4 years. I choose to stay with this company not only for the comradery and great leadership, but primarily for the commission scale that is granted to all the agents here. It has been great to have this money making incentive in the past, but now it has gotten even more advantageous with the opportunity to make a greater percentage of the broker`s commission. In this day of reduced incomes and depressed retail markets most of us here are doing more than just holding our own. I think what helps in our production is the impression we make in peoples minds when we visit them for either a buyer`s or seller`s presentation. Our confidence in the real estate arena stems from not only our weekly meetings but also the support we get from several of the veterans who have been in this office for more than twenty or twenty five years. We stay informed and in tune and complement each others knowledge of the various innuendos and vagaries of the today s real estate market. Being this informed shows when you talk to anyone about how you are going to assist in there real estate needs, and believe me people feel comforted knowing that they got a professional who knows what he`s talking about. I think any one who works here can say that they have all had comments that show the cumulative experience of the agents here. And that creates demand. That`s the bottom line."

"Being a life long Stockton area resident, I became associated with Grupe Real Estate because their top management staff possess a high degree of respect, integrity and are a very consumer and agent oriented organization."

"I`m very proud to be a part of the "Grupe" Real Estate team and associated with the Grupe name. It is all about our community. Real Estate is a passion - a passion to assist our community with positive home buying and selling experiences as well as a desire to bring our community together and build relationships. As a Stocktonian, I have had the pleasure to see the difference "Fritz Grupe" has made in our city and the San Joaquin Valley. Jerry Abbott and the Grupe Real Estate team is a wonderful extension of this vision. Forbes has it all wrong - Stockton is a great community. Join the Grupe team and let`s rebuild our community our restore our good name together!"

"I have had the pleasure of being associated with Grupe Real Estate for going on 5 years. I choose this office initially, because I knew agents that worked here and having grown up in this town, I respected the name of Grupe. I felt that the Grupe name was one of integrity, honesty, and professionalism. I have not been disappointed in my choice. Conversely, I have been honored to be part of a team that exemplifies all of the foregoing traits. It s been very important to associate your name with someone who will add value to yours. Jerry Abbott is the type of individual who consistently performs as a broker and mentor that any real estate agent would be proud to work with. His interest in the agents success as an individual, assures the overall success and continued growth of the company. While there may be office with more agents in the area, there is not another office that makes you feel that you are not only a part of a team, but part of the family. With no fees, a beautiful office to work in, and the professional atmosphere that is so engendered in this office, I can without reservation highly recommend Grupe Real Estate to any agent."

"After I became associated with the company I started to understand why the agents were operating at the top of our industry. The Broker, Jerry Abbott, had established and built organization built on integrity and knowledge of the market which is necessary to maintain the high level of performance that the agents achieve. The agents that are selected become part of an elite team who desire to achieve and operate at their top efficiency. Most of the challenges such as overhead and operating expenses are kept to a minimum giving us the opportunity to spend our time growing our business. One very appealing aspect of choosing Grupe Real Estate was working with other like minded agents who enjoyed being part of a winning organization. The staff of Grupe Real Estate provide the very best training and administration with highly qualified people in positions that assure the agents that the transactions are being handled in the most efficient and professional manner. I highly recommend that anyone desiring to be part of this industry take the time to check out the opportunities offered by Grupe Real Estate and consider being part of this awesome winning team."

"Grupe is a wonderful company to work for. The office environment is professional and caring at the same time. We have the best people and the best technology. Our clients are able to enjoy great customer service from agents that truly enjoy real estate and know what they are doing"

"At the age of 49 and after years of corporate sales management, and a period of running my own business, I decided to enter residential real estate here in Stockton. After interviewing with several brokers, a personal friend insisted that I meet with Jerry Abbott before selecting a company. It was Coldwell Banker then, which later became Coldwell Banker Grupe, and today is Grupe Real Estate. My admiration and respect for the leadership and sound judgment of Broker, Jerry Abbott, is a major reason for my longevity here, but other reasons include the mutual respect I enjoy among the Agents within our close-knit group, and most importantly our affiliation with the man, Fritz Grupe, and his highly regarded leadership and contributions to greater Stockton. I am proud of my career, and have always felt privileged to represent the most productive and highly regarded firm in our industry. I cannot imagine a more fertile environment for personal growth and accomplishment."

"My relationship with Grupe has been a long and prosperous business and personal experience. I feel that one of the strong attributes this company possesses is its leadership, which has led to its success. Jerry Abbott and Fritz Grupe have done a great job of keeping a family feel and atmosphere along with an environment of professionalism. I feel any agent just starting in the business, or seasoned, has an opportunity to take their business to the next level with Grupe s tools, education, and support."

"Working for Grupe has been great. There have been so many people here to help me as a new agent with all of my questions. It has been such a positive work environment, which is important with so much negativity in the marketplace. Grupe gives me the tools to be able to be the best professional that I can be. A couple of examples are the monthly marketing statistics and knowledgeable guest speakers at our weekly sales meetings. With the new commission structure now I am able to work towards the 90% split and feel that it s attainable. These are just a couple of the ways that working for Grupe has helped me achieve my goals in my new real estate career."

"I`m very proud to be a part of the "Grupe" Real Estate team and associated with the Grupe name. It is all about our community. Real Estate is a passion - a passion to assist our community with positive home buying and selling experiences as well as a desire to bring our community together and build relationships. As a Stocktonian, I have had the pleasure to see the difference "Fritz Grupe" has made in our city and the San Joaquin Valley. Jerry Abbott and the Grupe Real Estate team is a wonderful extension of this vision. Forbes has it all wrong - Stockton is a great community. Join the Grupe team and let`s rebuild our community our restore our good name together!"