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Mary Garner DeVoe

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in franchise development, driving profitability and agent productivity. Expertise in team building, strategic thinking, and marketing, contributing to sustained success in competitive real estate markets.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Investor/ Start Up Founder

Keller Williams Realty
2006 - Current
  • Recruited selective core group of investors and agents to launch franchise as required by KWRI.
  • Guide and implement strategic growth in agent count, productivity, and profitability.
  • Establish and cultivate a culture of integrity, trust, and collaboration to create an environment that retains agents and staff.
  • The franchise is the #1 office in production volume in the Greater Baton Rouge MLS.
  • Franchise has been consistently profitable for over (12) years
  • Established strategic direction and vision for real estate operations.

Area Director

Keller Williams Realty
10.2024 - 07.2025

Unify and grow (3) Keller Williams franchises in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle

  • Coordinated client engagement initiatives, ensuring timely responses and fostering strong relationships.
  • Instituted high level training opportunities for top producing agents to add value to them.
  • Facilitated team meetings to teach, share updates, and encourage collaboration among agents.
  • Analyzed financial performance of area by monitoring budgets and expenses, reviewing financial statements and recommending appropriate actions.

Area Director/ CEO

Keller Williams Realty
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Oversaw reduction of expenses by 28%, elimination of bad debt, and increase in revenue of 33%.
  • Core and launch of Upper Northwest franchise that had been dragging for several years.
  • Oversaw establishment of training sessions for top producing agents to improve sales techniques, productivity, profitability, and repeat business.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for direct reports, providing constructive feedback and programs for professional growth.
  • Created a culture of accountability among staff members by setting clear expectations regarding job responsibilities and performance goals consistent with company values.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through strategic recruitment, training, and coaching. Coached with (6) REALTOR Magazine "30 Under 30"

Team Leader/ CEO

Keller Williams Realty
02.2011 - 10.2015
  • Took over failing franchise from losing money to Top 10% in profitability in all KWRI
  • Grew agent count from (33) agents to (195).
  • Recruited Core Group as required by KWRI, incubated, and launched Durham Keller WIlliams franchise.
  • Developed and oversaw training, coaching, and consulting to help agents grow their businesses to some of the most successful teams in KWRI.
  • Coached (5) of REALTOR Magazine's "30 Under 30"
  • Established and fostered a culture of integrity, collaboration, and productivity to create an environment of growth, attraction, and retention.

Team Leader/ CEO

Keller Williams Realty
07.2000 - 01.2011
  • Launched first Keller Williams franchise in Greater Baton Rouge area. * Grew agent count from (6) to over (250).
  • Cored, incubated, and launched Keller Williams franchises in Denham Springs, LA, Zachary, LA, and Prairieville, LA.
  • Assisted with the Coring and Launch of Mobile, AL, Shreveport, LA, and Alexandria, LA Keller Williams franchises.
  • Grew franchise to one of the Top (15) most profitable in Keller Williams Realty International.
  • Lead franchise and other area franchises through Hurricane Katrina, navigating operations without electricity for several weeks and continuing to serve agents and their clients to record sales and profit.
  • Served as Leadership representative for the Gulf States Region on the Keller Williams International Associate Leadership Council.
  • #1 franchise in the Gulf States Region in growth, productivity, and profitability.

Education

None - English & French

Rice University
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Building

Timeline

Area Director

Keller Williams Realty
10.2024 - 07.2025

Area Director/ CEO

Keller Williams Realty
10.2015 - 10.2018

Team Leader/ CEO

Keller Williams Realty
02.2011 - 10.2015

Team Leader/ CEO

Keller Williams Realty
07.2000 - 01.2011

Investor/ Start Up Founder

Keller Williams Realty
2006 - Current

None - English & French

Rice University