In 1975 Jim Huff established Jim Huff Realty.
Today, this company has grown into a globally connected real estate brand.
The 1970's
"My father got a job for me on the railroad, a really good job and, I didn't like it. And so I knew inside that I wanted to do something else. I wasn't sure what."
Jim Huff begins part-time work with Austin Mann selling real estate.
Jim Huff joins Daniels Realty working part-time.
Jim Huff assumes management role at Daniels Realty.
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Property Card 1971
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In April, Daniels Realty merges with West Shell Realty which enters the Kentucky market.
One month later, in May, Jim Huff started Jim Huff Realty Inc., in Ft. Mitchell, KY.
On August 25th, five new salespeople associate with Jim Huff Realty.
1975
"The biggest challenge we faced after I started the company was probably in the early 80's. The interest rate went to 17% and we were striving to stay in business."
Jim Huff Realty First Ad
The 1970's
"When I decided signs were important, I met with the the owner of DEE sign company, the largest maker of real estate signs."
August 17, HUFF opens first branch office located in Florence, KY.
Sales Team has expanded to 15 agents.
Sales Team has expanded to 60 agents.
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Jim Huff choosing real estate.
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HUFF expands again with a third branch office in Highland Heights, KY.
HUFF Realty opens fourth location in Erlanger, KY.
HUFF Realty agent count grows to140 sales assciates.
The 1980's
"It changed the landscape not only in the real estate business but in everything as we all know it today...They didn't want them, they didn't want change."
Jim Huff's first sale
The 1980's
"And finally, a group, a powerful group from that area came to me and convinced me to, to open up an office."
HUFF Realty is ranked as the fourth largest real estate firm in Kentucky.
HUFF Realty expands agent count to 170.
HUFF Realty creates the best year ever with sales exceeding $60 million.
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Property Card 1974
The fear of failure
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HUFF Realty reaches 100 million in sales vloume.
HUFF Realty acquires Barlow Franck Realty in Campbell County.
HUFF Realty branches into Ohio opening a location to service Montgomery and Symmes Twp.
The 1990's
"My phone rang one day and there was a lady on the other end who said,
I don't know you very well, but I want to meet with you today."
Kentucky Post Ad
The 1990's
"The largest single event that stands out of my mind of all times for my history and Huff really is when we reached the a billion dollars in gross sales."
HUFF Realty continues opening branch offices in Ohio: Northeast, North Central, Fairfield.
HUFF Realty merges Erlanger and Florence office into the state-of-the-art Turfway facility.
Clendenin Realty becomes part of HUFF Realty.
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HUFF Realty introduces a networked computer system providing agents state-of-the-art technology.
HUFF Realty joins forces with HER Realtors to form ReaL Living Inc.
HUFF Realty headquarters on Beechwood Road in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky opens.
The 2000's
"We all look for a way that we can do something meaningful and give back to the people that have helped us along the way."
Indiana Office
The 2000's
"I realized what a big name that was and how many resources they had and they, you know, that we could furnish the agents things that I couldn't afford."
Huff Realty separates from Real Living, Inc. and retains ownership of HUFF Realty.
Jim Huff agrees to sell HUFF Realty to Warren Buffet and become part of HomeServices of America.
Indiana moves from franchise to wholly owned HUFF Realty branch office.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Brad DeVries is appointed CEO of HUFF Realty,Jim Huff is designated as Chairman Emeritus.
HUFF Realty yard signs include a “text” feature for consumers to acquire listing information.
Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate tagline Incorporated into the HUFF Realty logo.
The 2010's
"I knew that the quality, the character, the culture that existed in this organization, I believed aligned with who I am and with who our other organizations already were."
The 2010's
"The Great Recession was really painful for, for the entire country...But for housing, it was, it was unbelievably painful."
HUFF Realty celebrates 40 years of serving Greater Cincinnati’s real estate needs.
HUFF Realty voted a Top Work Place in the Greater Cincinnati region for the first time.
HUFF Realty adopts Ninja Selling with firstNinja Installation and Recharge events.
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HUFF Realty implements virtual buying and selling, allowing agents to operate during the pandemic.
HUFF Marketing and IT departments develop an in-house printing system for all associates.
HUFF Realty, Semonin & Rector Hayden combine to form HomeServices of Kentucky, Ohio & Indiana (KOI)
The 2020's
"It is that group of people that provide and deliver service, deliver support, deliver advice and counsel and leadership that I believe far leaves every other competitor in the shadows."
2025
Introducing Stacy Durbin! With a wealth of experience and a visionary approach, Stacy is set to lead us into an exciting new chapter.
HUFF Realty celebrates 50 years of serving Greater Cincinnati’s real estate needs.
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Agent Achievement Event
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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