Rhonda Duffy

About Rhonda and her business

Rhonda Duffy has been around and making huge profits in real estate for over 15 years as a real estate agent. She is a broker in 7 states. "Being a national broker is really no big deal," Rhonda says. "It is really just a lot of paperwork and keeping up with other state's quirks." Rhonda became a broker of many states when her and her husband, Frank, decided to license their realty business to cities across the U.S. "It was just a natural progression when our clients said that they wished they could take our model with them to help their friends and family." So, Frank and Rhonda built an incredible business model for others to learn and partake in to reap the millions that Rhonda and Frank make yearly. That licensing company can be explored at www.RainmakerRealty.net Rainmaker has a network of over 54 cities wherein owners do their own business twist on Rhonda's model after they pay to learn the "Duffy way".

The business that has made them millions, keeping both Rhonda, Frank and many employees busy daily and where Rhonda calls "home", is ranked as the #1 agent in Georgia and #10 in the U.S. Duffy Realty of Atlanta is Rhonda's baby that she started from her kitchen in 2002 and has made her famous in Atlanta, as well on the national front. Frank left the corporate world and joined Rhonda in the business full time in 2004 when it "just became too irresistible," says a very proud Frank.

Rhonda prides herself on personal growth and has a motto at Duffy, "If you are not growing personally, I would prefer you not be here." Duffy has a full staff of listing agents and buyer's agents and all of them are on a strict, high quota of sales per year. It is really simple at Duffy, if you don't make quota, you don't stay. Fortunately, the listing program that Rhonda has developed, the Buyer Magnet System and the Buyer Cash Bonus she pioneered are so irresistible that Duffy agents flourish. Rhonda is so pleased to know that 4 out of the 6 original agents that she hired way back when, remain integral members of the team. Rhonda over the years has added many more outstanding, serious agents to her loyal army of consumer advocates, and continues to do so.

"Rhonda is hard to keep grounded," says one of her loyal staff. "She is constantly learning new things and bringing them home to us to use and to encourage us to expand our own thinking. We love it and more importantly, she loves it. We are constantly learning, and that's a good thing."

In 2005 Rhonda became a licensed auctioneer. She uses her talents developed in this field and the skills of her highly trained auction team to not only sell properties but as a way to give back to the community. Rhonda and her team perform charity auctions for worthwhile philanthropic organizations around the city, at no charge. This pro bono work has won Rhonda the acclaim of civic leaders and a special place in the community. "The money that Rhonda and her team brought in at the auction and the fact that they waive their auction fees for the service, which can be as high as 10% with other auctioneers we have used in the past, is a Godsend", says Jim White.

Rhonda has also become an accomplished Stager. Another area of learning that Rhonda has immersed herself into and has seriously started to practice and teach is Neuro Linguistic Programming. In just a few years, she has become a Master Coach and Trainer and achieved some of the highest certifications in the field. Next on her learning list is Feng Shui and more introspection, about becoming a whole person controlling every thought and meaning in their life through meditation.

Of course, we should not fail to mention that Rhonda is a host of a real estate radio talk show on the #2 news/talk station in Atlanta. Rhonda's, The Duffy Realty Show on 640 WGST and has been a popular name plate for the last 4 years on Sunday morning radio. People report that while they are going to church or just running errands, they listen to the wisdom Rhonda dispenses on how to buy, sell and save on their next real estate transaction. The show Real Estate Revealed uncovers the truths and busts the myths in real estate and follows Rhonda's refreshing and unconventional approach to the industry as she takes her role as a consumer advocate very seriously. "Rhonda is a no-holes barred host that speaks truth bluntly," is one of Rhonda's best testimonials.

Rhonda also gets interviewed constantly by the media as a local and national expert. The list of media contacts that respect her opinions and routinely call upon her insight is long and would make any small business owner jealous. The amount of free press and status that she has obtained can be a attributed to her contrarian approach and pension for always being able to provide a good quote. "My controversial attitude about things does seem to stir up a lot of emotion," says Duffy.

In early 2007, Rhonda met Mike Costigan, the #2 agent in Atlanta for a get-together to brain storm some business ideas. An immediate bond was formed and they have become very close friends since that time. Soon after, Frank, Rhonda, Mike and Mike's wife, Kim became business partners in two exciting new ventures that took off with a boom in late 2007. Both businesses combine the knowledge that these two highly successful agents bring to the table. Both businesses and both principals have not only impressed their peers in real estate, they have impressed the public.

The second business has turned out to be both Mike and Rhonda's dream come true and that is a business in which they have both poured their hearts and souls, not to mention a little sweat and elbow grease. Mike and Rhonda brewed up a business model that is nothing short of brilliant. This business model allows real estate agents to continue a full service business while collecting a large portion of the commission upfront. This "cash management" model is currently running very successfully and thriving in Mike's business and is super easy to learn and implement. More importantly, it is critical if an agent desires to continue in real estate. "Real estate has changed and it has changed forever," says Mike. Costigan adds, "If agents want to stay and play the game, things have to change from the way that I was doing business and the way that many agents today are remaining to do business. They are going broke waiting on their listings to sell and are taking it out on the public. There is really no reason to do real estate the way I used to do it. Now, I have a smoother transaction, better relationship with my clients and I feel good about what I do for a living. I can't say that I felt that way in 2005 and 2006 when the market was shifting."

Rhonda and Mike are excited about the business model that they have created because it also allows them to get to know agents personally across the county with a very aggressive coaching element that they know will make an agent successful. "Because of Rhonda's training as a Master Coach and Mike's intuition for success, there is no way that an agent will fail who is under their watch." boasts Frank Duffy.

Rhonda and Mike's pride and joy company, which so skillfully points the way for agents to follow, can be researched at www.MillionaireAgentAcademy.com

As Rhonda continues her journey for success, we asked her what she thinks it will take for her to complete her journey to a place of no regrets. "I don't know what it will take to reach the highest peak, but I do know, I won't stop until I get there. I am a consumer advocate at heart and I know that I will be rewarded for my efforts to change real estate every step of the way of my climb to the top. And as we keep championing the cause of the consumer, our view gets better and better."

Rhonda's Links

Duffy Realty of Atlanta

Rainmaker Realty

Rhonda's Blog

Twitter/RhondaDuffy

Facebook/RhondaDuffy

Testimonials of Raging Advocates for Duffy Realty

Lawrenceville...
I am telling most of the people I meet about you. I found out about you the same way. Two my friends listed with you and they both sold within a month and told me about you. I was and am very impressed. In fact, I have even told a friend of mine to try and go to work for you once she gets her real estate license. I told her you are a fantastic company and the future of real estate.
- Joy Norman

Marietta...
We have been very pleased with Duffy. It is very evident that you guys know what you are doing. We were very impressed with Jessica. She did everything thing you said she would do on our listing appointment. Very professional. And even when she was only running 5 minutes late she still called ahead. I can tell you are all the very passionate about your company and your business model.
-Jamie Wells

Roswell...
We couldn't be more happy with our experience at Duffy. We will recommend you to anyone and everyone.
- Mrs. Joshua Marks

Peachtree City...
We had our house for sale for 2 years. We listed with Duffy in April and it
sold in June. We are very pleased with your service.
- Carla Barnes

Tyrone...
The service Duffy provides is great. I will use you on my next investment
property. In fact, I am already working with Debbie Langford, on of your
agents, to look for my next property so I can take advantage of your buyer rebate program so I can make some of the commission.
- Christopher Downing

Atlanta...

You guys are great! I love all of your reminder emails!

-Stan Weaver

From a Large company in Atlanta...

I want to personally thank you for your involvement and professionalism in the handling of our recent co-op with you. We are keenly aware that the success we enjoy is due in large part to our professional agents in the community.

Alpharetta...

I would like to thank The Duffy Realty Team for their Help and Support in the pending sale of my home. I had my home listed with a traditional broker and did not receive any offers in the 90 day contract. Listing with Duffy Realty I received an acceptable offer and will close soon. THANK YOU AGAIN .

- Mitchell Kozler

Atlanta...

I love Meagan. She is a gem. Do whatever you need to do to keep her.
Everyone that comes in contact with her just raves about her...in fact we
have been impressed with everyone at Duffy Realty with whom we have come in contact.

-John Brady

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