June 2002 marked the completion of the ownership transition process begun five years earlier, as Filip announced his acquisition of the assets of his joint partnership with DeCicco. In the more than twenty years since Richard Filip joined the Texas RE/MAX system, he has been integral to the continued growth and success of the RE/MAX organization in Texas.

Today the RE/MAX concept seems to be more practical than radical. "The same thing that's happening in the retail business is occurring in our industry," says Filip. "Mom and Pop operations are going out of business, because they're no longer able to keep up with the technology." RE/MAX has grown so phenomenally, it now offers its Texas real estate agents access to a worldwide satellite network system (RE/MAX Satellite Network®), which offers educational courses, keeps Associates abreast of the latest industry trends, and makes readily available the referrals of more than 105,000 other sales professionals across the globe.

RE/MAX enjoys Premier Market Presence in virtually every area served by "The Real Estate Leaders."® RE/MAX has captured the lion's share of the real estate market in most major markets area they service throughout Texas: Corpus Christi, the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston, San Antonio, and many additional medium and smaller cities and towns. In Houston, real estate agents in RE/MAX offices have managed to outsell their next three competitors combined for the past ten years, according to the MLS.

"RE/MAX of Texas ended 2007 with our Sales Associates and Franchises demonstrating exceptional financial strength and growth," said Filip. "These factors contributed to a total sales volume that surpassed $15 billion worth of Texas real estate. We have experienced continual expansion in every aspect of the real estate market. The record-setting sales volume, as well as the fact that RE/MAX was involved in more transaction sides across Texas in 2007 than any other franchiser, simply makes us the strongest Texas real estate presence. And I expect the coming year to be even better because we are maximizing the use of technology with an expanded on-line service, and we are continuing to emphasize our policy of providing our Associates with the best educational curriculum, which keeps them apprised of the latest industry trends and enables them to pursue professional designations in the comfort and convenience of their own home."

The RE/MAX network in Texas is comprised of approximately 5,000 members affiliated with 300 offices across the state. Under the RE/MAX franchise name, these independently owned and operated offices provide residential and commercial real estate services. Where available, offices also provide loan counseling. Since its inception in 1977, the RE/MAX organization in Texas has experienced thirty consecutive years of growth, attracting Sales Associates who lead the industry in professional designations, experience and productivity.