GIGI FAULKNER

GIGI FAULKNER is the owner and founder of RE/MAX First, a real estate brokerage in Oklahoma City.12 She established the company in 1990 and has been leading it for over 32 years.1 As the owner, her primary responsibilities include business development for agents, training, and coaching.2

Professional Background

GIGI has an extensive background in real estate, having worked as a Realtor for 10 years before founding RE/MAX First.1 Her vision was to create a brokerage that would provide essential services and support to help agents elevate their businesses.1 Under her leadership, RE/MAX First introduced several innovative practices in the local real estate market, including:

• Hiring a marketing director for agent promotions
• Creating individual brands for Realtors
• Advertising Realtors' listings as independent businesses
• Offering a high service/high commission program
• Introducing Buyer Representation and obtaining ABR Certifications1

Achievements and Leadership Roles

Throughout her career, GIGI has held various leadership positions and received numerous accolades:

• President of MLSOK in 2011 and 2012
• Named REALTOR of the Year by the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors in 2014
• President of the Oklahoma Housing Foundation in 2016 and 2017
• Served on the Oklahoma City Downtown Design Review Committee from 2007 to 2017
• Recognized as RE/MAX Oklahoma Broker Owner of the Year in 2002 and 2017
• Honored as one of Oklahoma's 50 Women Making a Difference in 20181

Personal Life and Philosophy

GIGI has been married for 33 years and enjoys being a grandmother.1 She describes her work as her "dream job" and is passionate about the real estate industry, RE/MAX, and the Oklahoma City community.1 Her mission is to raise the level of professionalism in the real estate marketplace and help agents build powerful and profitable businesses through proven systems, advanced technology, and administrative support.345