Real Estate One Family of Companies Good News Blog

   Real Estate One is proud to once again be in the Top 101 companies in the Detroit area to be recognized as The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. This competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. This is our fifth consecutive year to achieve this honor.The Thousand – Real Trends released their list “The Thousand” this month and our Real Estate One Family of Companies is very proud to have two of our Sales Associates recognized in this national list. “The Thousand” represents the top real estate sales associates and teams by transaction sides, sales volume and average sales price.  We are proud to announce Kathy Broock Ballard, Max Broock Birmingham ranked number 102 with $113 million in individual sales volume and number 203 with 136 individual transactions. Mike Fayz, Real Estate One Dearborn Heights ranked number 225 with 133 individual transaction sides. To see the complete "The Thousand" lists click here. Million Dollar Agents - In June, 171 Sales Associates achieved one million dollars or more in written business! Congratulations!America's Best Agents - The Real Estate One Family of Companies had an outstanding 40 individuals and 26 teams on Real Trends America's Best list for their production in volume and sides for 2017. Our Teams on the list are Nancy Bishop, Elizabeth Brien, Melanie Bishop & Noah Cohen, Brent Flewelling, Ewing Professionals, MRG Realtors, Lisa Stelter, Linda Rea Team, Klink & Associates, The Jean Team, Jeff and Matt Barker, The Grostick Team, The Justen and Jeniece Team, Matt Praet Team, Dick Mattie, The Jon Zickert Group, The Mirolli Team, Cheryl Clossick, Tom Figlan, Liz in Detroit, The Torrey Team, Alex Nugent Team, Pat Lotz Team, Cooper Glass Homes, The Caira Team, Rob Harrell Team and Tom Stachler. The Individuals on the list are Kathy Broock Ballard, Matt Dejanovich, Chris Pero, Tom Zibkowski, Christian Grothe, Linda Schaub, Karen Wilson, Robert Campbell, Jack Butris, Caron Koteles Riha, Jan Hays, Mike Fayz, Sara Storch-Lipnitz, Rick Taylor, Janet McAllister, Lori Stephan, T.J. Francisco, Jr., Michelle Maidens, Melinda Nagler, Vicki Ashton-Hendrixson, Bruce Maxson, Walt Mann, Tyler Weston, Bob Bailey, Debra Hall, Alex Lauer, Dewayne Kirkman, Jennifer Toomajian, Nadia Dalou, Nick McCombs, Debbie L. Bourdon, Bella Brookenthal, Cindy Glahn, Lora Kazanjian, Derek Bauer, Janel Brown, Linda Novak, Mark Riegal, Pam Hicks and Michelle Vedder. To see the list of our agents and where they ranked, please click here.Highest Outgoing Referrals - Linda McGonagle, Novi received the highest outgoing referral check in June in the amount of $2,310. The annual LeadingRe Referral Contest and Client Services' Referral Contest run through November, 2018. Contact Kristen Thompson at kthompson@realestateone.com or Leslie Smith at lsmith@reinhartrealtors.com to place your referral or for information on the referral contest. Norm Werner, Milford was recently honored by Huron Valley Rotary Club by being named a Paul Harris Fellow. The Paul Harris Fellow Award is the Rotary honor for service to the community in pursuit of the goal of making the world a better place for all. Norm has been a Realtor for over 10 years, following a 30 plus year career in IT sales and marketing. He is active in his community and specializes in historic homes. Congratulations Norm!Welcome New Agents - The Real Estate One Family of Companies added 24 new and 15 experienced sales associates in June.Dearborn - Cliett AshleyMilford - Kim Simmons and Jennifer OliverSouthfield - Christina ClaytonSouthgate - Brandy EvansPlymouth - Nancy CheekBrighton - Kimberly PowellTroy - Joe Laitinen, Shannon Messer, Kathleen Gildner and Candace RaimiClarkston - Alicia Ryeson, Lori Vieau and Heidi WilsonRochester - Samantha Cremer, Corina Hottman and Julie KrugGrosse Pointe - Leslie KayeWest Bloomfield - Michael Drapal, Sonseeahray Harvin, Cateia Johnson and Oleg MannNovi - Katharyn WhitmanBirmingham - Michael Morris, Robert Phillips, Nayeem Amin and Lulu YangFront Street - David Nelson and Clare BaileyRandolph Street - Jessica Schwab and Lynette PriestBeulah - Racquel HuddlestonSt. Clair Shores - Raven LewisAnn Arbor North - Britney Kurzyniec and Ana SkidmoreAnn Arbor South - Shelia Hoeft and Kevin DevineChesterville Twp. - David Fuhrman, Jr. and Danielle HayterOxford - Stephen Gilling Best of Detroit - The Tina Peterson Team, Brighton was recently voted the winner of the "Best of Detroit" contest sponsored by The Detroit Free Press. Tina and her team are top producers in the Brighton office and they have also been recognized by Hour Detroit for the last three years as one of Michigan's Real Estate All-Stars. Congratulations Tina, Kristen, Brad, Kim, Katie and Marissa on your achievement as Best Realtor Detroit 2018!Years of Service - The following Real Estate One Family members celebrated anniversaries of 25 years or more in June. Congratulations to all of you!Lori Yost, Novi, Bernie Muench, Birmingham and Carol Shapiro, Bloomfield Hills celebrated 26 years. Joanne Freeman, Rochester and Suzanne Fodor, Oxford both celebrated 27 years. Madeline Bieier, West Bloomfield celebrated 30 years. Shelia Morganroth and Olena Drobot both West Bloomfield celebrated 32 years. Mary Keoleian, West Bloomfield has been with us for 33 years. Karen Kraft, Insurance One and Pat Phillips, Southfield both celebrated 35 years!Welcome New Employees - In June, we added 10 new employees to our Family of Companies. Please introduce yourself and welcome them.Capital Title added Zachary Angel as a Status Coordinator in the Troy office.John Adams Mortgage  hired Benjamin Licwinko, Jr. for IT Help Desk Support here at Central.The Real Estate One Family of Companies welcomed Valerie Terryah as the new Office Administrator in the Ortonville office. Julia Pickett and Dominic Coppola are new Marketing Coordinators in West Bloomfield. The following employees are new Part Time Receptionists: Caitlin Springsteen, Rochester, Jennifer Boychuk, Troy, Allen Bouse, Brighton  plus assisting in South Lyon, Carrie Bonds-Kedall, Novi and Samantha Schimml, Clinton Twp. office.Giving Back to Community -The Southgate Office has been busy this summer with various fundraising events. Jane Pushee, Charity Rep and Tom Long, Manager presented checks to The Deaf Arts Festival, The Penrickton School for the Blind and Fish & Loaves Food Bank.

Upcoming Charity Events -MuckFest Detroit benefiting MS is this Saturday, August 4th, 8:45am at Willow Metropark, 23200 S. Huron Rd., New Boston, MI 48164 (just south of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport)  There are 60 REOCF Muckers and they could use your support with a donation to beat MS. Just click the link below.....you do not even have to get muddy for that. Or come to Willow Metropark by 9am and cheer them on! They will be happy to give you a big hug at the Finish Line!Click here to view the team page for REOCF Real Muckers Milan Relay for Life Walk, August 18 – 19^th. Agents from the Ypsilanti and Milan offices have a REO Team in the Relay and they are selling "Kickin' Cancers Butt" shirts for a $10 donation. Contact the Ypsilanti or Milan REO offices for more information or to purchase a shirt.2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be back at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, August 25th. To join the Real Estate One Team click the link below. After your walk, you can spend a fun day at the Zoo.Real Estate One Team Page 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer'sAdvantage Realty Screen Door Open benefiting Forgotten Harvest will be August 27th at Gowanie Golf Club, Mt. Clemens, MI. Email  ajbeahn@mirealsource.com for more information or to register.Please email your Good News stories and pictures to me at beckyoneill@realestateone.com.