California to be first launch state in ambitious US expansion.

June 14, 2017
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Purplebricks Group plc announces that it will commence its ambitious United States expansion, identifying California as the first launch state, later this year.

Commenting on the news, Purplebricks US CEO Eric Eckardt, said:

“Purplebricks is launching in the US, with a distinct offering, which aims to offer a better deal for customers and a compelling opportunity for highly skilled, experienced Local Real Estate Experts. Our plans are progressing well and we remain on-course to launch in the second half of 2017.”

 Michael Bruce, Founder and Group CEO of Purplebricks, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to be moving forward at pace with plans for what will be an exciting US launch. We will be giving sellers and buyers a unique and seamless experience. We are looking to recruit the very best real estate agents who want to be highly successful and who want to spend their time helping and supporting customers rather than prospecting for leads. We will provide them with a stimulating customer centric culture and market leading support to help them build scalable, profitable businesses.”

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Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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