Make no mistake, when Better Homes & Gardens decided to open up a real estate division, they knew it would be critical finding the right companies to carry the Better Homes & Gardens flag, a name that had become synonymous with trust, honesty, and the American family since 1924. It would be a name that could not be purchased like other franchises. The uniqueness and privilege was that of being selected. That makes it so special!
The criteria of the selection process were reputation, professionalism, and customer satisfaction in the community. They sought the "Best of the Best".
While it is typically thought that all real estate companies are the same, the fact is, once you remove the window dressing and take a hard look, it's crystal clear why Better Homes & Gardens had found the perfect marriage with Albert Realtors.
In 1963 Albert J. Scaralia was a full time postal employee with four children and a loving dedicated wife. He decided a career in real estate would provide the future he was looking for.
In 1970, Al quit his secure job at the post office and when it was almost impossible to get a mortgage with 50% down, went into real estate full time. Most thought he was nuts. But you see, Al had a gift. He has unstoppable drive, sheer persistence, a tremendous attitude, hunger for knowledge and skill, and the willingness and desire to help others. The following October, Benjamin J. Scaralia joined the on going company with Albert J. Scaralia as President and Benjamin J. Scaralia as Vice President.
Al's first year full time, with no Multiple Listing Service, he sold 144 homes and had 85 listings plus worked in the Post Office for five months.
Expanding his company, Albert Scaralia, brought this business from his home office at 34 Angell Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island to 906 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, where Albert Realtors officially opened its doors to the public.
What truly makes Albert Realtors so special and not just another real estate company? We are the home of the best-trained realtors. In fact, more owners of real estate companies today were trained by Albert.
But it's also the special blend of family and running a real estate office that makes us different while realizing we are business people who happen to be in real estate.
You see at Albert Realtors, we really do care about our family and about each and every family we help.
As second generation, we choose to continue in the same spirit........We are personalized and franchised.
Experience is our edge!
At Albert Realtors, we pride ourselves on being experts in bringing home buyers and home sellers together throughout the Cranston & Metropolitan areas. With our seasoned staff of brokers and agents, no one knows our area better!
Our web site has been designed to provide you with the information you need to make the right real estate decisions. So check out our site, and then give us a call. At Albert Realtors/GMAC Real Estate, we are here for you.
General Motors has recently purchased the Better Homes & Gardens Franchise. We are proud to be members of the General Motors family. We welcome the change, due to the strenght of General Motors.