
Onward Real Estate Selected for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Onward Real Estate, a Middle Tennessee locally owned real estate brokerage, has been selected for membership in Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ®.
'Onward has made big strides in our first year, from growing to more than 400 agents to helping hundreds of homebuyers and sellers take their next step,' Barnett said.
® (LeadingRE) is a global real estate community comprising 550 real estate companies that are awarded membership based on rigorous service and performance standards. With 4,800 offices and 134,000 sales associates in over 70 countries, these firms represent quality-focused market leaders around the world.
This distinction ensures that Onward clients are working with exceptional local professionals who deliver connections to buyers and quality real estate companies nationally and globally. Onward also benefits from LeadingRE's industry-leading international referral network, award-winning learning programs, events and professional marketing resources.
Onward CEO Jenni Barnett shared that LeadingRE membership selection represents another step in the firm's growth and strength in the market.
'Onward has made big strides in our first year, from growing to more than 400 agents to helping hundreds of homebuyers and sellers take their next step,' Barnett said. 'Joining the world-class ranks of LeadingRE would not be possible without our agents' talent, expertise and deep roots in our communities.'
'We are delighted to have Onward as part of our distinguished network of premier brokerages. The company has an impeccable reputation in Middle Tennessee, and we are committed to helping the firm achieve even greater success,' said Paul Boomsma, president and CEO of LeadingRE. 'As a member of LeadingRE, Onward combines authentic, local expertise with unparalleled resources and global connections to the highest quality real estate firms worldwide.'
Onward has four office locations that serve neighborhoods across Middle Tennessee, and its executive team has over 50 combined years of leadership experience. Since launching in June 2024, Onward has already been named one of the Top 3 brokerages in the market.
About Onward Real Estate
Onward is more than a brokerage – we are a locally owned community of real estate agents deeply committed to making Middle Tennessee a great place to live for all of us. Through our collaborative approach and personalized support, we deliver unmatched training and deeply rooted market expertise to help our agents thrive. Because when our agents succeed, our clients and community do too. Learn more at onwardre.com.

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