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DECEMBER 10, 2008
Holiday Gala Networking, European
Crystal Palace, Arlington Heights,
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (See story, to right.)
JANUARY 20, 2009
RE/MAX Winter Education Day featuring
Howard Brinton presenting: “Listing
Strategies Guaranteed to Improve
Business Now.” Bobak’s Signature Events,
Woodridge. 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(See story, p. 5)
MARCH 2-5, 2008
RE/MAX International Convention,
Las Vegas
save thedate
RE/MAX Northern Illinois*Number of Offices: 142**
Number of Agents: 3,164**
Closed Sales Volume (YTD): $6,796,391,333* RE/MAX InternationalNumber of Offices: 6,941**
Number of Agents: 104,101**
Number of Countries: 65+
*Through October 31, 2008 **As of November 15, 2008
Top Office (Listing Units): 348
Largest Commission Check: $63,990
Total Residential Transactions: 2,409
Top Office (Closed Transactions): 57
Largest Referral Check: $19,040
Total Commercial Transactions: 37
BOX SCORES
On December 10, RE/MAX Northern Illinois and its Sales Advisory Council will host the Annual Holiday Gala (formerly called the Holiday Bash). This year, this special holiday celebration, charitable and networking event will be held at a new venue: the European Crystal Banquet & Conference Center at 519 W. Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights.
The Holiday Gala will feature its traditional savory luncheon, and musical Motown entertainment by the popular, “The Moods.” A champagne reception will kick off the Gala at 11:30 a.m. and is hosted by Platinum Mortgage.
During lunch, there will be an auction and raffle to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). December is the Region’s biggest fundraising month for Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago and Children’s Hospital of Iowa, so please gather all your office contributions and turn them in at this event. RE/MAX is on track to break last year’s total donation of $241,000!
The “Helping Our Heroes” truck will be on site for any clothing, shoes and
Brighten Spirits by Networking at theAnnual Holiday Gala on December 10
textiles you may wish to donate. Helping Our Heroes is a program sponsored by the RANWC Charitable Foundation dedicated to raising money to help active duty Illinois Military Personnel, Veterans, Firefighters, and Police with residential-related expenses due to financial distress.
The Holiday Gala Itinerary
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Champagne Reception Sponsored by Platinum Mortgage
12:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and CMN Auction/Raffle/Split- the-Pot
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Musical entertainment featuring: The MOODS
The cost to attend the Holiday Gala is only $19.95 per person (Less than $20 and the lowest holiday party price we have ever had!) To register for this can’t-miss event, just go to: http://events.SignUp4.com/2008holidaygala (this URL is case sensitive)
NEW VENUE!
F o r t h e M o n t h o F o c t o b e r …
Northern Illinois
todayDecember 2008
Affiliates Make Strong Showing in Recent Association Appointments and Elections
Chris Tenggren, RE/MAX Great American North, Wasco, was appointed President of the 2009 Council of Residential Specialists, Illinois Chapter. He is 4th from the left and is pictured with other VIPs from the CRS board.
The following RE/MAX Northern Illinois Affiliates were recently named to positions of honor and leadership by their respective Realtor® Associations:
Illinois Association of Realtors®
Director Pablo Ayala RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
Director Linda Dore RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
Director Rorry Heide RE/MAX Experience Sycamore
Director Michelle Jankuski RE/MAX 2000 Crete
Director Kimberly Keefe RE/MAX Traditions Woodstock
Director Leo Koulouris RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox
Director Colleen Lessner- RE/MAX Showcase Gurnee Clavesilla
Director Elise Livingston RE/MAX Plaza Richmond
Director Bonifacio Mondragon RE/MAX Horizon Elgin
Director Patricia Palzet-Taylor RE/MAX American Dream Wauconda
Director Dale Taylor RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox
Director Kay Wirth RE/MAX Unlimited Crystal Lake Northwest
Aurora Tri-County Association of Realtors®
Treasurer Lisa Streit RE/MAX Great American North Aurora
Director Kerry Ryan Shay RE/MAX Town & Country Aurora
Director Kathy Brothers RE/MAX Great American North Aurora
DeKalb Area Association
President Rorry Heide RE/MAX Experience Sycamore
Kankakee County Association
Pres. Elect Shelly Jankuski RE/MAX 2000 Crete
Mainstreet Organization of Realtors®
Immed. Linda Dore RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park Past President
Director Joanne Bartelsen RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
Director Patrick Zomparelli RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
Director Tonya Corder RE/MAX Excellence South Holland
McHenry County Association of Realtors®
Pres. Elect Elise Livingston RE/MAX Plaza McHenry
Sec’y/Treas. Kim Keefe RE/MAX Traditions Woodstock
Immed. Rob Schaid RE/MAX Plaza McHenry Past President
Director Pat Paul RE/MAX Unlimited Crystal Lake Northwest
Director Jose Rey RE/MAX Traditions Woodstock
North Shore – Barrington Association of Realtors®
Director Judy Avedon RE/MAX of Barrington Barrington Gibbons
Director Anthony L. RE/MAX Villager Glenview Shoemaker
Northern Illinois Commercial Assoc. of Realtors®
Director Karen Kramford RE/MAX Great American North Aurora
Director George Zoellick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
Oak Park Area Association of Realtors
Secretary John Spillane RE/MAX in the Village, Oak Park Realtors®
Immed. Gary Mancuso RE/MAX in the Village, Oak Park Past President Realtors®
Director Jane McClelland RE/MAX in the Village, Oak Park Realtors®
Quad City Area Realtor® Association
Director Billie Pence RE/MAX On Track Aledo
Director Tyler Fuhr RE/MAX Blackhawk Andalusia
Valley
Realtor® Association of NorthWest Chicagoland
President Pablo Ayala RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove Elect
Immed. Piero Orsi RE/MAX Showcase Long Grove Past Pres.
Director Bill Flemming RE/MAX Unlimited Palatine Northwest
Director Donna Radke RE/MAX Center Grayslake
Director Barb Steinmetz RE/MAX American Wauconda Dream
®
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Affiliates Make Strong Showing at Recent Association Appointments and Elections
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Realtor® Association of the Fox Valley
Treasurer Bonifacio RE/MAX Horizon Elgin Mondragon
Director Robert Kopp RE/MAX Excels Geneva
Director Christopher RE/MAX Great American Wasco Tenggren North
Rockford Area Association of Realtors®
Director Tom Ewing RE/MAX Property Rockford Source
Director Kitty Moring RE/MAX Professional Byron Advantage
Sauk Valley Association of Realtors®
Immed. Brian Corwell RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling Past President
Three Rivers Association of Realtors®
Pres. Elect Leo Koulouris RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox
Director Rita Liberatore RE/MAX Professionals Plainfield South
Director Carmen Bruton RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox
West Towns Board of Realtors®
Treasurer Anthony LaMonica RE/MAX Partners Berwyn
Secretary Alicia Snyder-Poulos RE/MAX Partners Berwyn
SPECIAL HONORS
McHenry County Association Realtor of the Year
Rob Schaid, RE/MAX Plaza, McHenry
Three Rivers Association Realtor of the Year
Kitty Vancina, RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox
Illinois Chapter President, Council of Residential Specialists
Chris Tenggren, RE/MAX Great American North, Wasco
Editor’s Note: RE/MAX Northern Illinois Affiliate appointments to the various chapters of the Women’s Council of Realtors® will be featured in the next issue of the newsletter.
C a l E N d a r o f E v E N t s
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8-12 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
9 The RE/MAX Experience, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Lindner Conference Center, Lombard.
10 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 11 a.m., European Crystal Palace, Arlington Heights.
10 Holiday Gala, 11:30 a.m., European Crystal Palace, Arlington Heights.
16 Foreclosures, Short Sales & REOs Class, 9 a.m. Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, Cost $250, CE credit $90. Contact Kristin Morgan to register: 815-741-5657.
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20 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge.
20 RE/MAX Winter Education Day 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. featuring Howard Brinton presenting: “Listing Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Business Now.” Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge.
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26 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Lindner Conference Center, Lombard.
m a r c h 2 0 0 9
2-5 RE/MAX International Convention, Las Vegas.
19 Sales Advisory Council Meeting & Annual SAC Awards Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Lindner Conference Center, Lombard
a p r i l 2 0 0 9
2 RE/MAX Annual Spring Supplier Showcase, Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
16 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
m a y 2 0 0 9
21 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Lindner Conference Center, Lombard
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18 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Lindner Conference Center, Lombard
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23 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Lindner Conference Center, Lombard
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RE/MAX captured two top awards in the annual Agents’ Choice Awards poll conducted by Chicago Agent Magazine, a professional trade journal.
The agents participating in the poll named RE/MAX their favorite Sales and Marketing Company in the Chicago suburbs, and the RE/MAX Web site, www.illinoisproperty.com, their favorite Web site in the city and suburbs. This was the third consecutive year that www.illinoisproperty.com was named the Favorite Web Site for the suburbs and first time it won that honor for the City of Chicago.
The winners of the 2008 poll were announced in the Nov. 17 issue of the
magazine and were based on results of a survey distributed to thousands of Chicago-area Realtors®. Winners in 15 categories received their awards at a ceremony on Nov. 18.
“It is an honor to capture these two important awards,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois. “A tremendous effort goes into making sure our Web site keeps pace with the increasingly sophisticated needs of consumers who use the Internet to find a home or real estate agent. Our Web site is a very productive and user-friendly tool for both agents and
the public. It consistently ranks as one of the most visited sites Chicagoland by compete.com, an online competitive intelligence service.
“We are also delighted that RE/MAX has been named the
favorite Sales and Marketing Company in the Chicago suburbs. The award is really a testament to the outstanding service and expertise the agents, owners and managers in RE/MAX offices across the Chicago suburbs provide to the public every day,” said Merrion.
“We are pleased they have received this recognition from their peers.”
ANNUAL AGENTS’ CHOICE AWARDS HONOR RE/MAX AS FAVORITE WEB SITE AND SALES & MARKETING COMPANY
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Flight Schedule The re/maX hot air balloon, one of the most famous corporate symbols in history, has been flying throughout northern illinois all year long building unforgettable brand name awareness in consumer minds! For the latest flights, see the chart to the right.
Upcoming Flights For upcoming flights, re/maX has a special web site that allows you to see what re/maX hot air balloon flights are coming to your area. in addition, each flight has a status box that shows whether or not the flight is on schedule or is cancelled due to weather conditions. For more information on upcoming flights, click on this link: www.rnibt.com or go to the agents Only page at www.illinoisproperty.com and click on the re/maX balloon.
DATE TIME LAUNCH LOCATION LANDING
10/29/2008 PM Orland Park Mokena
10/30/2008 AM Rockford Beloit
11/10/2008 PM Spring Grove Spring Grove
11/11/2008 AM Crystal Lake Woodstock
11/18/2008 PM Belvidere Belvidere
11/21/2008 PM Rockford Belvidere
11/22/2008 AM Lily Lake Huntley
HOT AIR sightings
Alice Yu, Technical Systems Manager, accepted the Favorite Web Site award on behalf of illinoisproperty.com
Regional Director Jim Merrion and Laura Ortoleva, Communications Strategist, accepted the Favorite Sales & Marketing Company award
FLIGHT #100 in 2008!
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On January 20, RE/MAX Northern Illinois and its Sales Advisory Council will host the founder and CEO of Star
Power Systems, Howard Brinton, for their annual Winter Education Day. The title of Brinton’s presentation will be: “Listing Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Business Now.”
Howard Brinton has helped improve the quality of Realtors® businesses and personal lives for 20 years. He has been a pioneer in developing people’s full potential and allowing Realtors® to build successful careers with balanced personal lives. His unique training model is all about sharing proven ideas that work and deliver results.
Don’t miss this valuable presentation, which can help you maximize your productivity during the current economic climate.
The event will be held at Bobak's Signature Events & Conference Center at Seven Bridges, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, IL. The registration fee is only $19.95 per person, and Affiliates can sign up at: http://SignUp4.com/2009wintereducation (case sensitive)
Winter Education Day Itinerary
9 - 9:45 a.m. SAC Meeting (All agents are welcome to attend)
9:30 - 10 a.m. Registration
10 - 11:30 a.m. Howard Brinton presents: Listing Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Business Now
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Howard Brinton concludes: Listing Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Business Now
There will be no cancellations accepted after January 13. For more information or answers to any questions you may have, contact the Regional Office at (847) 428-4200 ext. 229.
Lunch, Learn & List with Howard Brinton on January 20!
Howard Brinton
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The 3,300 agents of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois more than doubled the funds they raised for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) through the first 10 months of 2008 despite a real estate market that is among the most challenging in recent memory.
Last year, the network raised $105,000 in the January-October period, before finishing the year at $241,000. Through the first 10 months of this year, donations totaled $218,000. It seems likely the RE/MAX Northern Illinois network will top its 2007 annual total because a large percentage of annual donations usually are made during the final two months of the year.
RE/MAX is the official real estate sponsor of CMN, and most funds raised for that organization in the northern Illinois region go directly to Children’s Memorial Hospital
of Chicago. Contributions from RE/MAX agents in the western part of the region benefit the Children’s Hospital of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.
The donations to CMN are generated in many ways. A significant portion comes through the Miracle Office program, in which every agent in a RE/MAX office pledges to donate a set amount for each property sold or makes a single annual gift.
Gifts from RE/MAX agents in other offices and donations raised by special events created by RE/MAX offices are the other key sources of support. This year, these special events have included an inter-office softball game, bowling party, Las Vegas night, Hawaiian luau, St. Patrick’s Day party and Miracle Day fund-raising event in Hinsdale co-sponsored by two RE/MAX offices.
“I am proud to say that the fund-raising efforts of our agents so far in 2008 have far exceeded our expectations, particularly in relation to the activity level in the real estate market,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois. “It has been a challenging year for all real estate professionals, yet our agents have been persistent in their efforts for CMN reflecting their ‘Above the Crowd!’® commitment to this charity.
“With the holiday season still ahead of us and several major fundraising events on the calendar, I’m confident we will substantially exceed last year’s total,” Merrion said.
The www.remax.com Web site once again was identified as the most visited Internet destination among all real estate brokerage brands during October, according to Hitwise, a leading online competitive intelligence service that looks at how Web sites are used.
The RE/MAX site ranked seventh in online traffic among all real estate related sites during October and was the top ranked brokerage site. The RE/MAX site captured 1.74 percent of all real estate traffic among Web sites in the real estate category.
“When it comes to real estate brokerage brands, consumers clearly have a strong sense of confidence in RE/MAX. Plus, they find the site delivers the features they
want in a user friendly fashion,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois. “For millions of consumers in the United States and
dozens of other nations, RE/MAX is the first name that comes to mind when they think about real estate.”
Consumers using www.remax.com have access to 95 percent of multiple listing services in the United States, as well as property listings in more than
60 other nations. Buyers can use the site to search listings all across the country, and sellers use it to obtain valuable data about neighborhood property values. In addition to property for sale, many RE/MAX agents also list properties for rent that can be accessed through www.remax.com.
REMAX.COM REMAINS CONSUMERS’ TOP CHOICE AMONG
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE WEB SITES IN OCTOBER
AGENTS RAISING FUNDS FOR CMN AT TWICE 2007 PACE DESPITE DIFFICULT MARKET
Patrice Gayle is the newest member of the illinoisproperty.com technical support team. As Network Administrator, Gayle is responsible for maintaining the
Region’s network infrastructure. Gayle was previously a Technology & Security Officer with Florida Healthy Kids Corporation where he was responsible for restructuring the network and training security administrators on the corporation’s security defenses. He has a Master of Science degree in Information Studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Florida State University.
New Addition to Team !
Patrice Gayle
®
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RE/MAX recently was selected as one of the “50 Top Franchises for Minorities” in the annual survey by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI). As the only real estate franchisor included in the prestigious ranking, RE/MAX is joined by such notable business names as McDonalds, 7-11 and InterContinental Hotels Group.
Each year, NMFI recognizes the top 50 franchise opportunities based upon a commitment to minority recruitment and advancement. Final selection is the result of factors such as historical performance, brand identification, franchisee satisfaction, training/support and financial stability. Each organization must also complete a questionnaire noting the number of minority-owned franchises and the number of minorities in senior management.
“From our early days 35 years ago, RE/MAX as always provided rewarding career opportunities for women and minorities,” said Margaret Kelly, chief executive officer of RE/MAX International, Inc. “We believe our greatest strength is the diversity of our management and membership. It’s an honor to receive this recognition and be associated with other like-minded organizations.
“RE/MAX offers all our franchisees a tremendous amount of support to ensure their success, Kelly said. “Cutting edge technology resources and training, available online and through the RE/MAX Satellite Network, aren’t available from any other franchisor.”
In 2007, RE/MAX was also named a “Top 25 Franchise Opportunity” by Hispanic
ranKeD amOnG TOp FranchiSe OppOrTuniTieS FOr minOriTieS in annual SurVey
Enterprise magazine and ranked third among the “Top 10 Military-Spouse Friendly Employers” by Military Spouse magazine. The most comprehensive franchise ranking, Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500 Survey,” ranked RE/MAX as a top real estate franchisor for the last decade, and the No. 1 real estate franchisor for 8 of those 10 years.
“Even in today’s challenging market, RE/MAX is successfully selling new franchises,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois. “Through the third quarter of 2008, sales have topped 500 worldwide, with more than 200 in North America. RE/MAX continues to position itself for growth even in the most challenging real estate environment. In the northern Illinois region, we are continuing with our plans to add offices in the City of Chicago.”
Do You Know Someone Who
RE/MAX® Office?Here’s a list of special RE/MAX franchiseopportunities in Northern Illinois:
Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.
In ChicagoLincoln ParkBucktownWest LoopLincoln SquareOld IrvingTri-TaylorLoopLogan SquareOld Town/Gold Coast/StreetervilleAlbany ParkPlus more...
Outside ChicagoEvanstonHighland ParkOak LawnBridgeview/BurbankZion/Wadsworth/Beach ParkWarrenvillePalos Hills/Hickory Hills/WorthMidlothian/CrestwoodDeKalbGalenaLaSalle/PeruKankakee/Bradley/BourbonnaisRockfordChannahon/Minooka
Referrals are the heart of our business, too!If you know of someone outside the RE/MAXnetwork who would like to own their ownRE/MAX office, please email Jeff Metz [email protected]. All correspondencewill be held in strictest confidence.
what does anopportunity
look like?
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A Miracle Day in support of Children’s Miracle Network and Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago was held at 34 S. Vine St. in downtown Hinsdale, Ill., from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Organized by the RE/MAX Elite offices in Hinsdale and Darien, Ill., it featured family entertainment and collected both toys and funds to benefit the hundreds of children who receive medical care each year at Children’s Memorial.
Much of the day’s agenda catered to the younger set. A clown was on hand, thanks to the sponsorship of Charter One Bank, and
RE/MAX ELITE MAKES NOVEMBER 15 A MIRACLE DAY IN HINSDALE FOR CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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kids had a chance to explore a fire truck and ambulance provided by the Hinsdale Fire Department and a Hinsdale Police Department squad car. The police also offered special presentations on child safety.
A bake sale and a white elephant sale were part of the fun, with proceeds donated to Children’s Memorial, which is affiliated with the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).
The Miracle Day activities were planned
and coordinated by RE/MAX agents Jackie Dougherty and Gloria Palisoc of RE/MAX Elite in Hinsdale and Darlene Campione of RE/MAX Elite, Darien, but the office had full participation.
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OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS
Sales Associates of the Month October Superstars!
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Addison John Monino John Monino John Monino
Aledo Starr Zook Starr Zook Starr Zook
Algonquin Anna Pikula Anna Pikula Donna Griffin
Andalusia Karen Hilgers James Fuhr Deborah Mosenfelder
Antioch Cory Cybul Larry Fales Pat Ciko
Arlington Hts. William Brucks William Brucks Kathy Barkulis
Aurora (Affiliates) Sandra Johnson Sandra Johnson N/A
Aurora (Town & Country) Jeff Lander Kathleen Healy Bonnie Stupak
Barrington Mimi Burke William Diehl Paul Wells
Bartlett Kevin Forkin Kevin Forkin Debi Clark
Belvidere Julie Meyer Agnes Fay Tammy Beasley
Bensenville Adam Vena Ignacio Escamilla George Mathews
Berwyn Michael Scola Francisco Rodriguez Michael Scola
Bloomingdale Tim Sotis Mohammed Tim Sotis Misbahuddin
Bolingbrook Edward Lukasik Prema Parameswar Edward Lukasik
Buffalo Grove George Seaverns Andee Hausman George Seaverns
Burr Ridge Julie Reich N/A Eva Mazur
Byron Alisha Raudonis Alisha Raudonis Rebecca Adams
Carol Stream Antonia Kathleen Maykut Tim Binning Christoforakis
Cary Mary Opfer William Hauck William Hauck
Chicago (212°) N/A Fevin Reyes Fevin Reyes
Chicago Marek Bystrowicz Joseph Sewielski Rafael Rodriguez (City Realtors®-Belmont)
Chicago Jose Tenezaca Marian Cieslik Adam Smolen (City Realtors®-Harlem)
Chicago (Cityview) Ivan Santiago N/A N/A
Chicago (Edge) Hector Mosqueda Lynn Bodily Mark Zipperer
Chicago Kristi Gunther Thomas Hanigan Karen Breen-Elia (Exclusive Properties)
Chicago (Millennium) Demetrios Chronis N/A Demetrios Chronis
Chicago (NorthCoast) Connie Abels Leroy Viamille Connie Abels
Chicago (Platinum) N/A Sylvia Martinez- Angel Aguilar Johnson
Chicago (Select) Al Cacciottolo Halina Novakovich Deanna Ryan
Chicago (Signature) Linda O'Donnell Linda O'Donnell Linda O'Donnell
Chicago (Signature North) Ricardo Morales Abhijit Leekha Sandra Black
Chicago (Skyline) Santiago Sanchez Luis Campoverde Jose Campoverde
Chicago (Vision II) Maria Casciaro Blanka Mikulkova Nick Steffes
Crete Barb Bailey Barb Bailey Kathy Jenkins
Crystal Lake Cookie Lamb John Reinert Kay Wirth
Darien Richard Weglarz Vipin Gulati Darlene Campione
Deer Park Cynthia Caba Kathy Knoll Diane Laino
Des Plaines William Farrell William Farrell Audrey George- Vukadinovic
Dixon Cynthia Adcock / Brandy Whelan Susie VanOosten Andrea Ragan
Downers Grove Marge Pawlak Marge Pawlak Marge Pawlak
Elgin (Horizon) Rita Landem Rita Landem Gordon Gromer
Elgin (Professionals West) Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Denise Rogers
Elk Grove (Destiny) Patricia McNally Janet Baier Angie Palazzolo
Elk Grove (Territory) Jerry Hoffman Dennis Toomey Jerry Hoffman
Elmhurst Nancy Means Jon Carroll Kathleen Nettleton
Elmwood Park Jeraldine Ferrone Kathy Draeger Erica McClain
Flossmoor Bruce Hackel George Zoellick George Zoellick
Franklin Park Mike Dybas Debra Fiorito Gregory Ignoffo
Freeport Julie Wenzel Lynn Epping Janet Schmidecamp
Geneseo Donna Mariman LuAnn Lavine Donna Mariman
Geneva Matthew Kombrink Matthew Kombrink Matthew Kombrink
Genoa Tammy Engel Tammy Engel Tammy Engel
Gilberts Don Cook Don Cook Don Cook
Glen Ellyn Gus Trantham Mary Bremer Karen Lippoldt
Glenview Marc Perlove Janet Leverenz Janet Leverenz
Grayslake Scott Paul Jim Starwalt Anna Klarck
Gurnee Kristina Seegren Craig Stein Tedd Bertrand
Hanover Park Patricia Besler Herbert Stratman Herbert Stratman
Harvard Lois Boese Regina Perkins Larry Smith
Hinsdale Diana Ivas Eileen Fielding Mehri Briant
Hoffman Estates Halina Verzani James Murre Matt Morse
Homer Glen Janna Denton Marilyn Marich Janna Denton
Huntley Anthony Bellino Anthony Bellino Anthony Bellino
Ingleside Holly Blanchette N/A Gary Geer
Joliet Tony George Rosemary West Rosemary West
Lake Bluff Jane Lee Jane Lee Jane Lee
Lake Forest Molly Browe John Graf Kathy Pyle
Lake in the Hills Tammy Mrotek Karen Stubler Sharon Gidley
Lake Villa Christopher Hoelz Nicole Olson Nicole Olson
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OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS
Sales Associates of the Month October Superstars!
Lake Zurich Marsha Ulbrich Shirley Richards Cherie Smith Zurek
Lansing Robert O'Hara Robert O'Hara Robert O'Hara
Lemont Sally Krska Melissa Gray Melissa Gray
Libertyville Leslie McDonnell Marco Amidei Leslie McDonnell
Lisle Sue Daley Gail Eddy Jude Marchetti
Lockport Linda Metallo Kelly Weis Kelly Weis
Lombard Teresa Petry Kathy Volpe Randy Stob
Long Grove (Prestige) Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Susan Coveny
Long Grove (Showcase) Teresa Cavaligos Sharron Kelley Sharron Kelley
Loves Park Janice Hering David Schroeder David Schroeder
Marengo Laura Heinberg Thomas Jurs Rodney Klein
McHenry Patrick O'Neill Rocky Palmer Daniel Hartwig
Morris Mark Padovano Vicki Geiger Vicki Geiger
Morrison Jacqueline Woodman Jacqueline Woodman Jacqueline Woodman
Morton Grove Andrzej Klisiewicz Barbara Florczyk Barbara Florczyk
Mount Prospect James Regan Marilyn Munton Marilyn Munton
Naperville (Affiliates) Susann Miller Ronald Thomas Jr. Steve Malik
Naperville (North) Christopher Cobb William White Bernie Cobb, Jr.
Naperville (Prof. Select) Bertrand Gor Rohit Bamzai Bertrand Gor
Naperville (South) Sharon Baines Keith Dickerson Sharon Baines
New Lenox Al Walsh Kim Noonan David Cobb
Niles Kazimierz Mary Rice William Cornelius Rybaltowski
Norridge Marek Prus Lou Soteras Mary Jo Downes
North Aurora Kathy Brothers Mike Cluck Kathy Brothers
Northbrook Val Napadov Sharon Dolezal Robert Witt
Oak Brook John Albert Bridgette Dunn Anne Thompson
Oak Lawn Jack Mansour Jack Mansour Jack Mansour
Oak Park Dorothy Gillian Alice McMahon Jane McClelland
Oregon Carla Benesh Carla Benesh Candice Morris
Orland Park Al Vallejo Al Vallejo Al Vallejo
Orland Park (Harlem) James Kennedy Carol ONeill Janis Bray
Oswego David Chally David Chally David Chally
Palatine Sheila Morgan Laura English Cindy Eich
Palos Heights Cliff Rago Jay Mishur Tom Maloney
Palos Park Thomas Domasik Paul Booth Paul Booth
Park Ridge Daniel McGovern Kenneth Welter Robert Lohens
Plainfield Carmen Bahena Becky ONeill Becky ONeill
Poplar Grove Mary Ellis Mary Ellis Mary Ellis
Richmond Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Elise Livingston
Rochelle Jennie McLaughlin Jennie McLaughlin Jennie McLaughlin
Rock Falls David DeVries, Jr. Barbara Kophamer Carol Schryver
Rock Island Cynthia Ross Jason Bitting Mary Lou Bennett-McClean
Rockford Tina Eisler Barbara Erdmier Douglas Page (Property Source)
Rockford (Accord) Rick Davis Debbie Maxvold Debbie Maxvold
Rolling Meadows Basel Tarabein Blake Woods Gloria Metropoulos
Roselle Susan Camiliere Susan Camiliere Steve Sprague
Schaumburg Linda Longmeyer Mary Myzia Linda Longmeyer
Schaumburg (North) Connie DeAndrea Christine Hoffman Connie DeAndrea
Shorewood Ryan Behrens Jake Jakovich Nathalie Hoshell
Skokie David Braun Harris Ali Harris Ali
South Holland Monica Poland Mike Buder Mike Buder
St. Charles Wayne Reuter Marsha Baltes Wayne Reuter
Sterling Louisa Gibbons Eric Bird John Rosengren
Sugar Grove Edie Jahn Kathy Randall Kathy Randall
Sycamore Patty Hamer Mark Winsler Mark Winsler
Viola Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger
Wasco Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Alex Rullo
Wauconda Joyce Konnerth Joyce Konnerth Glenn Swanson
Waukegan Tomas Gomez Tomas Gomez Lilly Cardenas
West Chicago Cindy Banks Cindy Banks Cindy Banks
West Dundee Denise D'Amico N/A Denise D'Amico
Western Springs Elizabeth Kmet Aaron Airhart Joe Ksobiech
Wheaton Cheryl Shurtz Roger Rossi Laura Gates-Keogh
Wheeling Rostislav Vasiliev Luis Corral Luis Corral
Willow Springs Linda Saracco Melissa Somone Lucy Mierop
Wilmette Ned Leuchtner Ned Leuchtner Ned Leuchtner
Wilmington N/A Aggie Masse Aggie Masse
Wood Dale Michael Ibarra Mahendra Patel Michael Ibarra
Woodstock Sean Donahue Conor OLeary Kimberly Keefe
Yorkville Mary Ann Schaper Elizabeth Widell LauraLee McElroy
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Sales Associates of the Month
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1 Bryan Bomba RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale
2 Connie DeAndrea RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg
3 Kristi Gunther RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago
4 Larry Leibovitz RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
5 Jim Conway RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet
6 Marsha Ulbrich RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Lake Zurich
7 James Kennedy RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
8 Mimi Burke RE/MAX of Barrington Barrington
9 Sharon Gidley RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Algonquin
10 Edward Lukasik RE/MAX Professionals Bolingbrook
11 Karen Breen-Elia RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago
12 Bertrand Gor RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville
13 John Monino RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
14 David Cobb RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox
15 Kathy Barkulis RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights
16 Tim Sotis RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale
17 Tina Eisler RE/MAX Property Source Rockford
18 Mark Weinert RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg
19 Richard Capoccioni RE/MAX Center Grayslake
20 Marlene Granacki RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago
1 Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers Lake Bluff
2 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
3 Marco Amidei RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
4 Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North Wasco
5 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago
6 Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
7 Steve Malik RE/MAX Affiliates Naperville
8 Matthew Kombrink RE/MAX Excels Geneva
9 Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
10 Rosemary West RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet
11 Marge Pawlak RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove
12 George Seaverns RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
13 Linda O'Donnell RE/MAX Signature Chicago
14 Susan Coveny RE/MAX Prestige Long Grove
15 Wayne Reuter RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles
16 William White, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
17 Paul Wells RE/MAX of Barrington Barrington
18 Terri Sponburgh RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
19 Jay Rodgers RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles
20 Sharron Kelley RE/MAX Showcase Long Grove
1 Peter Dravilas RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
2 George Iliopoulos RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale
3 George Zoellick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
4 Kenneth Fishleigh RE/MAX Superior Properties Huntley
5 John Bearrows RE/MAX Hub City Rochelle
6 Mark Batinick RE/MAX Professionals South Plainfield
7 Eric Bird RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
8 Judith Just RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale
9 Donna Sattler RE/MAX At Home Rolling Meadows
10 Deepika Syal RE/MAX United Wheeling
11 Judith Farmer RE/MAX Signature North Chicago
12 Joseph Wong RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Palatine
13 Thomas Ewing RE/MAX Property Source Rockford
14 William Grossmann RE/MAX 212° Chicago
15 Dean Gillman RE/MAX Horizon Elgin
16 Sana Samawi RE/MAX ‘10’ Oak Lawn
17 Susan Kuna RE/MAX Plaza McHenry
18 Tom Arianas RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove
19 Keith Zoeller RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
20 Brian Middleton RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
1 Al Vallejo RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
2 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
3 James Schaid RE/MAX Plaza McHenry
4 Hugo Rodriguez RE/MAX Signature North Chicago
5 Tim Binning RE/MAX All Pro Carol Stream
6 Michael Mondello RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
7 James Cesarek RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
8 Dan Huntzicker RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg
9 Beverly Labuda RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
10 Jack Mansour RE/MAX '10' Oak Lawn
11 Don Cook RE/MAX Gateway Gilberts
12 Bruce Hackel RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
13 Bruce La Ha RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
14 Lawrence Loef RE/MAX Advantage Realty Antioch
15 Paul Stepanovich RE/MAX Market Willow Springs
16 Young Kim RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove
17 Anthony LaMonica RE/MAX Partners Berwyn
18 David Bulava RE/MAX Central Roselle
19 Gary Dailey RE/MAX Vision II Chicago
20 George Bessette RE/MAX Advantage Realty Antioch
Top 20 Commercial Teams through October 2008
Top 20 Commercial Individuals through October 2008
Top 20 Residential Teams through October 2008
Top 20 Residential Individuals through October 2008
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The Networking Night presented by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Sales Advisory Council was an unprecedented success, drawing more than 100 Affiliates from around the region. It was held at the Schaumburg Alumni Club the evening of November 11 and was so crowded that the facility had to open a second floor to handle the overflow. Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed an evening of networking and referrals plus drinks and hors d’ouevres.
Broker/Owners John Wassinger (left) and Don Stibbe (not pictured) transferred ownership of the RE/MAX East-West office in Elmhurst to Mike Kress (center), Ed Kress (right) and Joe Delmonico (not pictured). The office name will change to RE/MAX 1st. RE/MAX East-West was the first RE/MAX office to open in the Northern Illinois region.
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A ceremonial ribbon cutting marked the grand opening of the RE/MAX Property Associates office in Morrison on Nov. 20. Participating were (from left) Norma Nelson, president of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce; Jackie Woodman, a RE/MAX Broker/Associate; Jim Merrion, Regional Director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois; Louise Clark, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Property Associates; and Chamber of Commerce members Mindy Gonzales and Aubrey Fisher.
Regional Senior Franchise Development Consultant Patrick McDowell (far left) and Regional Franchise Sales Consultant Jeff Metz (far right) welcome Rose Signerelli and Paul Stephanovich as new owners of a new office in LaGrange, RE/MAX Focus.
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