Foreclosures, short sales, REOs and every other real, or imagined, distressed properties are painting a bleak picture of the real estate industry. It’s hard to avoid getting a little “bad attitude” fallout on your shoes, even while going the extra mile for any worthwhile cause. One thing you’d certainly never expect would be a real estate company nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Las Vegas. But, THAT is exactly what happened to Windermere Real Estate… only better because Windermere WON the Award!

Vegas Inc. magazine is the presenter of the Best Places to Work. This annual award was conceived in order to identify Southern Nevada’s best workplaces. Vegas Inc readers were asked to nominate local companies. During the nomination period a website was utilized (www.lasvegasbestplacestowork.com) to facilitate nominations. More than 75 companies and organizations were nominated. Employees from those entities were canvassed on multiple facets of their employer. Using analytical tools the companies were ranked and the winners announced on May 24, 2011 at the Silverton Hotel & Casino.

Robyn Yates, Broker & Co-Owner of Windermere Services Nevada, showed the kind of enthusiasm that would certainly helped make Windermere worthy of their 2011 Best Places to Work award. “We’re thrilled to be honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Southern Nevada,” Yates explained, “it is extremely satisfying to know that your people really love working for their company! There is so much negativity about the real estate market in general but we try hard to leave the negatives at the door and do our work in a professional, positive, caring and fun-filled environment. Being voted Best Place to Work lets us know that we’re doing things right for everyone who works so hard at their job. It is a validation that tells us that what we do does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. It is a wonderful feeling.”

Di Redman, Owner of Windermere Anthem Hills commented;” Being a Best Places to Work award winner makes us all very proud.” Dennis Yates, Co-Owner of Windermere Services added;” When great people work together, for the common good, at a great company, exceptional things can be accomplished.” Mr.& Mrs. Yates know a little about exceptional accomplishments. Since opening the Windermere doors in Nevada in 2004, some 150 experienced real estate agents have joined the Windermere Family. “I think the #1 reason why we’ve attracted the caliber of agent that we have is that we’re not for everyone,” Robyn explained. “Our agents are market-tested-tough. They can handle the difficulties that often arise in a real estate sale or purchase and they do it with a high level of professionalism, compassion and empathy.” “Windermere also offers a full technology platform designed to help agents handle complex transactions from anywhere in the world. Our agents aren’t stuck in the office; they can work productively from anywhere. It also helps that the company is completely paperless.”

As if the full-time rigors of conducting real estate weren’t’ enough, in Las Vegas, last year Windermere Real Estate distributed $25,000 to fight homelessness. Enough said, at the end of the day, Windermere fully deserves the 2011 Best Places to Work.