Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. Realtors (MRA), a leader in the Brunswick County real estate and property management industries, received the Global Referral Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE).

LeadingRE is a global network that interconnects local and regional real estate firms worldwide, according to a news release. The award was presented during LeadingRE Conference Week, a series of specialized events that attracted top real estate professionals from more than 30 countries, the release stated.

The Global Referral Award recognizes individuals and firms "who successfully assisted clients with real estate needs outside of their local market in 2023 and 2024, working in collaboration with fellow LeadingRE members in the destination market," according to the release.

With a membership that spans 6 continents, LeadingRE aligns 550 firms and 134,000 sales associates. As a member of LeadingRE, MRA "combines authentic local market leadership with top-ranked resources and relationships with other premier real estate firms in 70 countries, expanding the company’s marketing reach and ability to provide real estate assistance in most markets across the globe," the release stated.