Jim Fitzgerald, of South Boston’s RE/MAX Realty Plus, was accepted as a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network, earning "the most prestigious of all industry achievements," according to a statement.

"Jim has reached the very highest level of North America’s residential real estate industry. Not only are his professional accomplishments extraordinary, he has long been a true champion for home buyers and sellers in his area," said Allan Dalton, the president and co-founder of RISMedia’s Top 5 Network. "It is a pleasure to welcome Jim into this elite group of industry leaders."

To qualify, each member must first meet a stringent set of criteria, based upon performance, as well as educational and professional skills and service to the consumer.

Members of the network are selected and managed by RISMedia, which has provided the real estate industry with news for nearly 30 years. As a member of the Top 5 Network, Fitzgerald is among the first real estate agents to be accepted into the organization.