ERA Key’s Zide Named to RISMedia Newsmakers 2020

Nelson Zide, a Realtor in ERA Key's Framingham office, has been named to RISMedia Newsmakers 2020.

Nelson was named to a group called, “Luminaries: The Iconic Leaders.” Newsmakers are named based on nominations received online, nominations by RISMedia’s editorial team and information from other industry sources.

It is the second consecutive year that ERA Key has had someone named to RISMedia Newsmakers. President and COO Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor was named in 2019, the inaugural year for RISMedia Newsmakers.

In choosing Nelson, RIS Media noted that he has consistently closed at least 45 transactions per year worth $12 million to $15 million, with a career total exceeding 1,000 real estate transactions.

Nelson “is known for his larger-than-life persona, humble nature and eagerness to share the techniques that brought him success,” according to RISMedia.

He holds many professional designations, including Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI), Performance Management Network (PMN), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR). He recently received the Sterling R investor designation from the Realtors^® Political Action Committee.

He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and lives in Framingham with his family. He has also been the past president of the Massachusetts Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists, and past president of the Boston chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR). He has been a senior GRI instructor, as well as a national speaker and trainer for more than 25 years.

“I’m honored to be included with the industry leaders who were named to RISMedia’s 2020 Newsmakers,” Nelsonsaid. “I am especially proud to be considered a ‘luminary,’ as I seek to influence others through my experience as a national speaker and trainer. This is a recognition that I appreciate.”