{"id":314739,"date":"2021-12-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=314739"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:37:16","slug":"bhgre-integrity-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/bhgre-integrity-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate Expands California Presence with Affiliation of Central Valley Brokerage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MADISON, N.J. (December 17, 2021) — <\/b>Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC<\/a> announced today that Integrity Real Estate Center Inc., based in Stockton, Calif., has affiliated with the BHGRE\u00ae<\/sup> brand. The company will now be known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Real Estate.<\/p>\n

The firm is led by broker\/owner Janet Ramirez and serves a wide range of clients across California\u2019s Central Valley, including San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.<\/p>\n

Ramirez started her career in the mortgage industry. During the subprime crisis, she helped many friends and family avoid foreclosure and pursued her real estate license to provide a more comprehensive level of support. She opened her real estate brokerage in 2008.<\/p>\n

The Central Valley is one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions and is the primary source for most of the produce sold in the United States. Home to several large manufacturing, general services and agricultural companies, the Central Valley also serves as a popular bedroom community for people working in San Francisco and the eastern region of the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ramirez will leverage Be Better\u00ae<\/sup> University, the brand\u2019s proven professional development and award-winning training platform, to support increased productivity for her agents and attract new agents to the company.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affiliated agents will gain a competitive advantage in the market with PinPointSM<\/sup>. This proprietary BHGRE\u00ae<\/sup> brand tool taps into consumer behavior data from Better Homes & Gardens<\/i> magazine and its publisher Meredith Corporation\u2019s customer database of more than 175 million consumers, to assist affiliated agents in effectively reaching potential buyers for specific properties.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The brand\u2019s core values of Passion, Authenticity, Inclusion, Growth and Excellence resonated deeply with Ramirez, who guides her agents to make all of their decisions with integrity to best serve their clients\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ramirez is a top-performing agent consistently recognized by her local real estate association, Lodi Association of Realtors. She is also ranked as one of the nation\u2019s top real estate agents by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). She is the only REALTOR\u00ae<\/sup> in San Joaquin County to earn a place on the NAHREP Top 250.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Realtor.com reports that the median sales price for a home in San Joaquin County is $517,500, the median sales price in Stanislaus County is $431,500 and homes in Sacramento County are selling for a median price of $501,500.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Real Estate is the 26th<\/sup> BHGRE\u00ae<\/sup> affiliate in California.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJanet\u2019s focus on integrity as the company\u2019s guiding principle is a powerful platform from which to grow and expand in the Central Valley. Her reputation as a highly ethical and successful business leader is admirable. Her dedication to the success of her agents as well as providing top-notch service to her clients, has played a significant role in the growth of her brokerage. She recognized that further growth would require greater support and infrastructure. We are thrilled that Janet chose to partner with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate to expand her business.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Sherry Chris, President & CEO, Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> Real Estate<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s dynamic real estate environment, staying current on agent training, market trends and consumer preferences is critical to remain relevant. As a small firm, we knew we needed additional resources and support to bring our company to the next level. The depth and breadth of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate\u2019s tools, technology and marketing programs will play a significant role in increasing our agents\u2019 productivity as well as the firm\u2019s market share.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Janet Ramirez, Broker\/Owner, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Real Estate<\/b><\/p>\n

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About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC<\/b><\/p>\n

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC<\/a> is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.<\/p>\n

The growing Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> Real Estate network includes more than 12,500 independent sales associates and approximately 390 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Better Homes & Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and used with permission. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> Real Estate Franchise is independently owned and operated.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n

Colleen Imler
\n908-619-4304
\nColleen.imler@bhgre.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"