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NOVEMBER 13, 2008 RE/MAX Northern Illinois Broker/Owner Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 15, 2008RE/MAX Elite CMN Fundraiser, 12:30pm – 4:30p.m. Don’t miss this special “Miracle Day” fundraiser in Hinsdale that involves the entire community! For more information, call the office at (630) 655-2300 (See more, p. 10)
DECEMBER 10, 2008 Holiday Gala Networking, European Crystal Palace, Arlington Heights, 11:30 a.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. 4)
FEBRUARY 21, 2009 RE/MAX 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony. Location TBD.
MARCH 2-5, 2008 RE/MAX International Convention, Las Vegas
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RE/MAX Northern Illinois*Number of Offices: 145**
Number of Agents: 3,283**
Closed Sales Volume (YTD): $6,216,919,408* RE/MAX InternationalNumber of Offices: 6,985**
Number of Agents: 105,985 **
Number of Countries: 65+
*Through September 30, 2008 **As of October 17, 2008
For the Month of September…
Top Office (Listing Units): 81
Largest Commission Check: $76,050
Total Residential Transactions: 2,819
Top Office (Closed Transactions): 62
Largest Referral Check: $33,020
Total Commercial Transactions: 30
BOX SCORES
The annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois Holiday Gala (formerly called the Holiday Bash), is a special holiday celebration, as well as a great charitable and networking event. This year it will held December 10 at a new venue: the European Crystal Banquet & Conference Center, 5129 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. The gala is sponsored by RE/MAX Northern Illinois and its Sales Advisory Council.
The Holiday Gala will feature its traditional savory luncheon, plus musical Motown entertainment by the popular group: The Moods. A champagne reception hosted by Platinum Mortgage will kick off the Gala at 11:30 a.m.
During lunch, there will be an auction, raffle and split-the-pot 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. We would like to present a big check to Children’s Memorial Hospital representatives who will be attending this event.
Keep Those Spirits Bright! Networkat Annual Holiday Gala on December 10
Another highlight of the Holiday Gala will be the appearance of the “Helping Our Heroes” truck, which will be on site to receive any clothing, shoes and 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 caused by 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!
Northern Illinois
todayNovember 2008
November 2008 3-7 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO5-10 NAR Governance Meetings & Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL6 Destination RE/MAX, Denver, CO13 Broker/Owner Meeting, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lindner Conference Center, Lombard.15 RE/MAX Elite CMN Fundraiser, 12:30pm – 4:30p.m. 19 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.
20 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Lindner Conference Center, Lombard.
December 20088-12 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO9 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.
January 200920 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.
February 200921 RE/MAX 32nd Annual Awards
Ceremony. Location TBD.
26 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Lindner Conference Center, Lombard.
March 20092-5 RE/MAX International Convention,
Las Vegas.
*Sponsored by the Sales Advisory Council and RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Calendar of Events
IN MEMORIAM
Our heartfelt condolences go out to
Bill Grossman, Co-Broker/Owner, RE/MAX 212°, Chicago, on the recent
loss of his father.
The RE/MAX hot air balloon was scheduled to make its first ever visit to Chicago on Oct. 8 to celebrate RE/MAX Global Balloon Day, but it wouldn’t be seen along the city’s lakefront as originally planned. Because of concerns that sight of the 75-foot-tall balloon could generate traffic problems on Lake Shore Drive, the balloon was moved to Revere Park, 2509 W. Irving Park Road in the city’s North Center neighborhood.
RE/MAX Global Balloon Day commemorated the 30th anniversary of the first flight of this widely recognized corporate symbol. To mark the event, the RE/MAX balloon was to be fully inflated, weather permitting, and tethered to the ground between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. During that time, reporter Bonnie Greene of Metro Shadow Traffic Networks broadcasted traffic updates from the balloon on US99 radio’s “Lisa Dent & Ramblin’ Ray” morning show. US99 is touted as being America’s most listened to country radio station.
The event was held in conjunction with RE/MAX hot air balloon flights at locations around the world. In Capetown, the South African flag was flown from a balloon. In Canada, eight RE/MAX balloons flew from various locations across the country. Another balloon took flight over Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. In Denver, morning commuters were treated to the colorful sight of the RE/MAX hot air balloon as they passed through the Denver Tech Center. RE/MAX International inflated the seven-story tall hot air balloon on the front lawn of their headquarters.
“It’s an excellent opportunity to celebrate our company’s heritage,” said Dave Liniger, Chairman and Co-Founder of RE/MAX International. “The RE/MAX brand, including the balloon, is a big part of what’s made our business so successful – it’s a symbol of our commitment to rise above the crowd and provide the most professional real estate services to our clients worldwide.”
The RE/MAX hot air balloon fleet is one of the largest in the world, with more than 100 balloons located on six continents. The distinctive red, white and blue balloon, which represents the international real estate network, has become one of the most recognized corporate images in the world.
Because of the strong brand awareness it creates, the RE/MAX balloon has helped take the international franchisor to the top of several national and international brand rankings, including Advertising Age’s Top 200 U.S. Megabrands, which ranked RE/MAX as the No. 1 real estate franchisor.
Editor’s Note: Plan Ahead. Get your 2009 balloon requests in now. Forms and fact sheets are available at illinoisproperty.com, Agents Only, Downloads.
BALLOON CELEBRATION MOVED FROM LAKEFRONT TO NORTHSIDE PARK TO AVOID TRAFFIC SNARL
Despite heavy rain and high winds during the morning
of Global Balloon Day, celebrity reporter Bonnie Greene
(above) was able to do 4 promotional broadcasts over
US99 air waves. US99 is America’s most listened to
country radio station.
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Hot Air Balloon Participates In Galena Halloween FestivitiesThe RE/MAX hot air balloon travelled to Galena, on Oct. 31 to participate in a balloon glow from 7 to 9 p.m. along the Galena River in the city’s downtown area. In a balloon glow, hot air balloons are fully inflated and then lighted from within, but remain tethered to the ground.
The event was part of the annual Galena Halloween festivities that culminate with a spectacular parade, which was held this year on Nov. 1. The RE/MAX balloon team also participated in the parade.
The 75-foot-tall RE/MAX balloon is a familiar sight in the skies of northern Illinois, where it frequently appears at community events and visits schools as part of a special educational program about the science and sport of ballooning. Its appearances are sponsored by the 3,400 RE/MAX Sales Associates who serve the real estate needs of the northern Illinois region.
“Short sales” have emerged as a preferred alternative to foreclosures, and RE/MAX now offers property owners who may need to complete a short sale of their home or investment property, a fast way to find the real estate expertise they’ll need to achieve that goal. The regional RE/MAX Web site, www.illinoisproperty.com recently added a special portal on its home page that makes it easy for property owners to contact a RE/MAX agent to handle a short sale. To navigate directly to the portal, go to www.illinoisproperty.com/shortsale.aspx.
“Short sales are definitely more complex than a traditional real estate transaction,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois. Short sales
usually come into play when homeowners find that the apparent value of their residence has fallen below the total amount owed on their existing mortgage loans. “Many lenders will agree to accept the proceeds from a short sale and forgive the rest of
what is owed because it lets the lender avoid the lengthy and costly foreclosure process.
“The seller’s agent has to work with all parties to the transaction and facilitate obtaining the lender’s approval of the sale,” said Merrion. “In fact, it
is not uncommon for a seller to have both a first and second mortgage, which means two lenders are involved and the situation becomes even more challenging. Finding an agent who understands how the process works is an essential first step for any
AVOIDING FORECLOSURE
WEB SITE NOW OFFERS FAST ACCESS TO SHORT SALES EXPERTS
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
9/25/08 PM Geneseo Geneseo
9/26/08 PM East Moline Moline
9/27/08 AM East Moline Bettendorf, IA
9/27/08 PM East Moline Colona
9/28/08 PM Geneseo Geneseo
10/8/08 PM Rockford W. Poplar Grove
10/16/08 PM Chicago Fringe Beecher Flight - Alsip
10/16/08 PM Elgin St. Charles
10/18/08 PM Naperville Montgomery
10/21/08 PM Rockford Pecatonia
10/22/08 AM Buffalo Grove Volo
HOT AIR sightings
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Howard Brinton, one of the nation’s most respected experts on improving Realtor® productivity, will headline the annual Winter Education Day on January 20 at Bobak’s Signature
Events & Conference Center at Seven Bridges, 6440 Double Eagle Dr. in Woodridge. The event is presented by RE/MAX Northern Illinois and its Sales Advisory Council.
Brinton, the founder and CEO of Star Power Systems, will present a talk entitled “Listing Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Business Now.” A pioneer in helping Realtors reach their full potential, Brinton teaches how to balance successful careers to achieve rewarding personal lives. For 20 years he has been developing a unique training model that focuses on sharing proven ideas that deliver outstanding results.
The registration fee is only $19.95 per person and includes lunch. 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
No cancellations will be accepted after January 13. For more information or to answer any questions you may have, contact the Regional Office at (847) 428-4200 ext. 222.
homeowner facing a short sale situation.” Not long ago, short sales were relatively uncommon, and only a small minority of real estate agents had experience in handling them, but according to Merrion, the number of agents familiar with short sales has expanded substantially in the last two years.
“Starting in the fourth quarter of last year, we have been offering training to our agents in how to handle short sales and foreclosure property. RE/MAX International now provides a similar course through RE/MAX University, a global education source that makes educational programs available via television, the Internet and even hand-held devices,” he said. “Innovations and resources of this type help us maintain the reputation of having the most experienced and educated real estate professionals in the industry.”
Editor’s Note: Information on November’s Foreclosure, Short Sales and SEO classes can be found at illinoisproperty.com, Agents Only.
AVOIDING FORECLOSURE… WEB SITE NOW OFFERS FAST ACCESS TO SHORT SALES EXPERTS Continued from Page 3
Lunch, Learn & List with Howard Brinton on January 20!
Howard Brinton
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RE/MAX International Inc., one of the leading real estate brands in the world, recently announced that it has added more than 500 new franchises to its global network in the first three quarters of 2008. RE/MAX is represented in 69 countries with more than 105,000 Sales Associates and is also aggressively working on expansions into countries such as Brazil, India, Uruguay, and Egypt.
Notwithstanding the current economic conditions, RE/MAX continues to sell franchises and expand in the United States and Canada, with more than 200 new franchises sold during first nine months of this year. Many of the sales were made to existing real estate offices that chose to join the RE/MAX Network.
“New franchisees are joining RE/MAX because of our worldwide brand recognition, cost effective training, outstanding Web presence and excellent lead generation for agents, free of charge,” said Peter Gilmour, senior vice president for Franchise Sales & Brokerage Operations at RE/MAX International. “What sets us apart from our competition is our unique value proposition designed to help Sales Associates and Broker/Owners succeed in the current market.”
In the most recent Entrepreneur Franchise 500 survey, RE/MAX is among the Top 10 franchise organizations in four different categories and has been the highest ranked real estate franchisor for eight of the last 10 years.
RE/MAX NETWORK KEEPS GROWING
ADDS MORE THAN 500 FRANCHISES THROUGH FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2008
Jim Merrion, regional director of RE/MAX Northern Illinois, reports that the same trends RE/MAX is seeing worldwide are impacting the industry in the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois.
“We’re seeing increasing inquiries from many independent real estate offices about joining our local network,” Merrion said. “We’re especially interested in adding offices in the City of Chicago, and we think there are ample opportunities to do that with quality
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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Walter Sanford, (bottom, right) a leading expert on real estate agent productivity, was the featured speaker at the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Fall Education Day event, held October 7 in Woodridge. Sanford shared his ideas about how agents can survive and even thrive in a down market.
Given the topic, it is no surprise that the session was exceptionally well attended, and those in the audience also had the chance to hear from and ask questions of a panel made up of top producing RE/MAX agents drawn from one of the leading Mastermind groups in the region.
WALTER SANFORD SPEAKS TO PACKED HOUSE ON OCTOBER 7
The panel (above) included:
Bruce Hackel, RE/MAX South Suburban, Flossmoor, who served as moderator
Roger Lautt, RE/MAX Vision II, Chicago
Cindy Banks, RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago
Rosemary West, RE/MAX Realty of Joliet
Andee Hausmann, RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove
Jay Blessant, RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove
Bernie Cobb, Jr., RE/MAX of Naperville (North)
Diana and Chuck Ivas, RE/MAX Elite, Hinsdale
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September Superstars!OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS
Sales Associates of the Month September Superstars!
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Addison John Monino John Monino John Monino
Aledo Starr Zook Starr Zook Starr Zook
Algonquin Karen Goins Karen Goins Karen Goins
Andalusia Karen Hilgers Karen Hilgers Tyler Fuhr
Antioch George Bessette Pat Ciko Michael Culat
Arlington Hts. Scott Allbright Joe Myalil Janice Weiner
Aurora (Affiliates) Sandra Johnson N/A Sandra Johnson
Aurora (Town & Country) Jeff Lander Roy Ramsey Kerry Shay
Barrington Mimi Burke Kathy Pinkus Mimi Burke
Barrington (South) William Diehl Matthew McCarthy William Diehl
Bartlett Bob Reilley Debi Clark Bob Reilley
Belvidere Jacqueline Zenk Marylin Vehrs Julie Meyer
Bensenville Enio Florian Michael Loiacono Bradly Kosar
Berwyn Frank Vomacka Jr. Maria Rodriguez Michael Scola
Bloomingdale Shaun Jurczewski Tim Sotis David Blair
Bolingbrook Edward Lukasik Terri Preze Edward Lukasik
Buffalo Grove Andee Hausman Andee Hausman Andee Hausman
Burr Ridge Harry Simons Bonnie Kenyon / Bonnie Kenyon / Jennifer Kenyon Jennifer Kenyon
Byron Kitty Moring Sheila Norup Kitty Moring
Carol Stream Anthony Monteleone Tim Binning Tim Binning
Cary Mary Opfer William Hauck Mary Opfer
Chicago (212°) Timothy Dannegger Timothy Dannegger William Grossmann
Chicago (Adventure) Husein Suleiman Husein Suleiman Husein Suleiman
Chicago N/A Jack Stempien Rafael Rodriguez (City Realtors®-Belmont)
Chicago Michael Sorensen Patricia Regan Jan Gorniak (City Realtors®-Harlem)
Chicago (Cityview) Laura Montalbano N/A N/A
Chicago (Edge) Kevin Tatum Mike Cohen Juliana Fauls
Chicago Ana Cruz Mathew Boemmel Kristi Gunther (Exclusive Properties)
Chicago (Millennium) Demetrios Chronis N/A Melvin Ligon
Chicago (NorthCoast) Connie Abels Connie Abels Connie Abels
Chicago (Platinum) N/A Sylvia Martinez- Sylvia Martinez- Johnson Johnson
Chicago (Select) Al Cacciottolo Deanna Ryan Toni Bottger
Chicago (Signature) Linda O’Donnell Linda O’Donnell Linda O’Donnell
Chicago (Signature North) Julia Farmer Migdalia Cajigas Santiago Valdez
Chicago (Skyline) Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera Jose Campoverde
Chicago (Vision II) Maria Casciaro Nick Steffes Ivona Jedeluk
Crete James Rossi James Rossi Jean Thompson
Crystal Lake Cookie Lamb Kay Wirth John Greener
Darien Vipin Gulati Darlene Campione Vipin Gulati
Deer Park Diane Laino Diane Laino Angie Rasiarmos
Des Plaines William Farrell William Farrell Audrey George- Vukadinovic
Dixon Brandy Whelan Brandy Whelan Brandy Whelan
Downers Grove Marge Pawlak Mary Braatz Marge Pawlak
Elgin (Horizon) Esther Zamudio Esther Zamudio Esther Zamudio
Elgin (Professionals West) Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Denise Rogers
Elk Grove (Destiny) Tenkas Viswanathan Janet Baier Tenkas Viswanathan
Elk Grove (Territory) Laurie Mercer Dennis Toomey Jerry Hoffman
Elmhurst Bernie Buss Don Stibbe Lester Szczodrowski
Elmwood Park Carlos Cubas Erica McClain Erica McClain
Flossmoor Bruce Hackel Bruce Hackel Bruce Hackel
Franklin Park Sue Lenz Cassara Gregory Ignoffo Donna Raven
Freeport Patricia Kloepping Janet Schmidecamp Patricia Kloepping
Geneseo LuAnn Lavine Jean Pritchard LuAnn Lavine
Geneva Matthew Kombrink Matthew Kombrink Ken Ward
Genoa Kelly Badenoch Tammy Engel Megan Martin
Gilberts Bryan Firth Don Cook Don Cook
Glen Ellyn Denise Duba-Pugh Kathy Iaccino Kathy Iaccino
Glenview Michelle Shoemaker Daryl Fiene Marc Perlove
Grayslake Stewart Ramirez Patrick Busceni Stewart Ramirez
Gurnee Tedd Bertrand Tedd Bertrand Tedd Bertrand
Hampshire N/A Maureen Malone Mellissa Gass
Hanover Park N/A Herbert Stratman Herbert Stratman
Harvard Lois Boese Regina Perkins Regina Perkins
Hinsdale Bryan Bomba Carolyn Kenna Bryan Bomba
Hoffman Estates Halina Verzani Halina Verzani Sergio Cardoso
Homer Glen Judy Glockler Janna Denton Vicki Melonas
Huntley Kenneth Fishleigh Anthony Bellino Anthony Bellino
Ingleside Linda Mortensen William Penzel Gary Geer
Joliet Rosemary West Rosemary West Rosemary West
LaGrange Judy Kratville Elizabeth Kmet Lee West
Lake Bluff Jane Lee Jane Lee Jane Lee
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September Superstars!OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS
Sales Associates of the Month September Superstars!
Lake Forest Deborah Cassidy Molly Browe Deborah Cassidy
Lake in the Hills Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley
Lake Villa Patricia Kappeler Patricia Kappeler Patricia Kappeler
Lake Zurich Marsha Ulbrich Tom Magner Tom Magner
Lansing William Murray Robert O’Hara Robert O’Hara
Lemont Frank Richier Melissa Gray Melissa Gray
Libertyville Leslie McDonnell Chicky Johnson Leslie McDonnell
Lisle Kathy Kalkofen Debra Pawlowicz Jeff Stainer
Lockport Kelly Weis Kelly Weis Steve Brashler
Lombard Bill Ranieri Matthew Pittman Randy Stob
Long Grove (Prestige) Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Susan Coveny
Long Grove (Showcase) Rozanne Kurman Sharron Kelley Rozanne Kurman
Loves Park Nestor Apreda Nestor Apreda Nestor Apreda
Marengo Laura Heinberg Thomas Jurs N/A
McHenry Jamie Dupaw-Geska Diana Mark Diana Mark
Morris Joanne Gretencord Vicki Geiger Vicki Geiger
Morrison Jacqueline Woodman Jacqueline Woodman Louise Clark
Morton Grove Barbara Florczyk Barbara Florczyk Barbara Florczyk
Mount Prospect James Regan Sharon Otteman Janet McNulty
Naperville (Affiliates) Douglas Krause Christopher Macak Steve Malik
Naperville (North) William White, Jr. Bernard Cobb, Jr. Susan Yee
Naperville (Prof. Select) Bertrand Gor Bertrand Gor John Shepherd
Naperville (South) Keith Dickerson Jasbinder Mittal Lisa Koonce
New Lenox Al Walsh Leo Koulouris David Cobb
Niles Sandra Garcia Ryan Zielinski Carol Ficarra-Harczak
Norridge Tomasz Radzikowski Mary Jo Downes Lou Soteras
North Aurora Sandy Andry Mike Cluck Mike Cluck
Northbrook Val Napadov Tina Paras Ellen Atlas
Oak Brook Mary Huska Anne Thompson Lirije Memeti
Oak Lawn (‘10’) Jack Mansour Maria Homenda Barry Gaw
Oak Park Harry Walsh Steven Nasralla Michael Becker
Oregon Carla Benesh Douglas Weber Candice Morris
Orland Park (Harlem) Bruce La Ha Patricia Wyrick Vern Ohlson
Orland Park (Humphrey) James Kennedy James Kennedy James Kennedy
Orland Park (Wolf Road) William Weber Sherry Justice George Slowinski
Oswego Patricia DeGarmo Patricia DeGarmo Joseph Lockwood
Palatine David Schwabe Peter Ogurek Kathy Yates
Palos Heights Tom Maloney Jay Mishur Kathy Toscas
Palos Park Paul Booth Paul Booth Paul Booth
Park Ridge Kenneth Guzzetta Daniel McGovern Michael Lohens
Plainfield Mark Batinick Dawn Dause Angie Faron
Poplar Grove Mary Ellis Mary Ellis Mary Ellis
Richmond Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Elise Livingston
Rochelle Jennie McLaughlin Jennie McLaughlin John Bearrows
Rock Falls Barbara Kophamer David DeVries, Jr. Barbara Kophamer
Rock Island Kelli Hannah Cheryl Umland-Burns Kelli Hannah
Rockford (Accord) Rick Davis Debbie Maxvold Debbie Maxvold
Rockford Tina Eisler Barbara Erdmier Tina Eisler (Property Source)
Rolling Meadows Michelle Rante Akram Halawi Donna Sattler DePinto
Roselle Susan Camiliere David Bulava Shane Crawford
Schaumburg Peter Burke Peter Burke Peter Burke
Schaumburg (North) Connie DeAndrea Christine Hoffman Connie DeAndrea
Shorewood Timothy Soper Kathleen Riney Michelle Carr
Skokie Anthony Davidson Sam Trakas John Dias
South Holland Ruth Grzyb Monica Poland Paul Zielinski
St. Charles Jay Rodgers Wayne Reuter Wayne Reuter
Sterling John Rosengren Eric Bird James Cesarek/ Tim McCaslin
Sugar Grove Edie Jahn Edie Jahn Edie Jahn
Sycamore Jennifer McDonald Jennifer McDonald Jennifer McDonald
Viola Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger
Wasco Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Alex Rullo
Wauconda Joyce Konnerth Joyce Konnerth Yolonda Moenning
Waukegan Beverly Case Lilly Cardenas Tomas Gomez
West Chicago Cindy Banks Cindy Banks Cindy Banks
West Dundee Denise D’Amico N/A Kristyn Wilburn
Western Springs Carol Rosentreter Aaron Airhart Gary Barnes
Wheaton Sharon Susann Sue Hedlund Sue Hedlund Rhoades
Wheeling Gary Aver Luis Corral Luis Corral
Willow Springs Agnes Dziemian Paul Stepanovich Paul Stepanovich
Wood Dale Michael Ibarra Patty Dunn Verstat Mahendra Patel
Woodstock Tom Smith Sean Donahue Kimberly Keefe
Yorkville Dawn Siegler Lisa Pessina-Knur Theresa Vrbenec
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Sales Associates of the Month
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NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
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 Mimi Burke RE/MAX of Barrington Barrington
8 Sharon Gidley RE/MAX Innovations Algonquin
9 James Kennedy RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
10 Edward Lukasik RE/MAX Professionals Bolingbrook
11 Karen Breen-Elia RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago
12 John Monino RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
13 Bertrand Gor RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville
14 David Cobb RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox
15 Tina Eisler RE/MAX Property Source Rockford
16 Richard Capoccioni RE/MAX Center Grayslake
17 Marlene Granacki RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago
18 Mark Weinert RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg
19 Kathy Barkulis RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights
20 Tim Sotis RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale
1 Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers Lake Bluff
2 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
3 Marco Amidei RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
4 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago
5 Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North Wasco
6 Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX Naperville Naperville
7 Steve Malik RE/MAX Affiliates Naperville
8 Rosemary West RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet
9 Matthew Kombrink RE/MAX Excels Geneva
10 Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
11 Susan Coveny RE/MAX Prestige Long Grove
12 George Seaverns RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
13 Marge Pawlak RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove
14 William White, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
15 Linda O’Donnell RE/MAX Signature Chicago
16 Terri Sponburgh RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
17 Paul Wells RE/MAX of Barrington Barrington
18 Diana Ivas RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale
19 Wayne Reuter RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles
20 Jay Rodgers RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles
1 Peter Dravilas RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
2 George Iliopoulos RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale
3 Kenneth Fishleigh RE/MAX Superior Properties Huntley
4 John Bearrows RE/MAX Hub City Rochelle
5 Mark Batinick RE/MAX Professionals South Plainfield
6 George Zoellick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
7 Judith Just RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale
8 Eric Bird RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
9 John Fields RE/MAX Advantage Realty Antioch
10 Donna Sattler RE/MAX At Home Rolling Meadows
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Runs/Walks for the Cure in a Big Way!
On September 27, thousands of men, women and children came to run or walk in the Komen “Race for the Cure,” which was held in Grant Park, Chicago. “Race for the Cure” is a special philanthropic effort coordinated by the Susan B. Komen Foundation to fight and end breast cancer by raising funds for research. Races are scheduled throughout the year and across the country. RE/MAX has been the official real estate partner of the Breast Cancer Survivor Program since 1992. Several RE/MAX Northern Illinois offices formed teams and provided volunteers for this very special event.
Team RE/MAX Suburban (upper right) was 30 members strong this year and raised a minimum of $2,374 that day. (Seventy-five percent of the funds raised for the Komen Foundation stay in the Chicagoland community in the form of grants, while 25% went for scientific research and education.) The RE/MAX Suburban Team was comprised of the following members (Their Division Race Rankings are in parentheses): Lynn and Bill Fairfield (1st), Marco Amidei, Brenda and Tom Baczek, Maureen Brand, Amy Bucks, Jessica Bucks, Lisa Bucks, Marilyn Dopler, Catherine Gizella, Elizabeth Hart Hinkle, Linda Longmeyer, Nancy Manisco (9th), Emily Nelson, Jim Nelson Jr., Sandy and James Nelson Sr. (5th), Cassie Orme, Ron and Susan Pickard, Joan Routledge, Morgan, Susan,
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Sydney and Taylor Schulhof, Laura Swinden, Evelyn Thomaseon, John Wersyn, Peter Wojciechowski.
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Sales Associates Cindy Eich, Lee Bialek, Colleen Nikolich and Deenie Pomilia (below, left to right) also volunteered at the Komen Race for the Cure. Instead of working in the Survivor Tent, they helped out on the trolley, which was provided for those who wanted to participate but could not walk or run the course. They decorated the trolley then assisted the participants throughout the ride that morning.
RE/MAX Elite, Hinsdale, is organizing a “Miracle Day” fundraiser to raise money for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The event will be held in the office parking lot next to the RE/MAX Elite building at 34 S. Vine, Hinsdale and will include baked good and fun activities for children and adults alike. This is a community wide fundraiser and all are invited! For more information, call (630) 655-2300 or (630) 810-1900.
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Cathy Stavropoulos, RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove, (above) ran her fourth Chicago Marathon on October 12. A colon cancer survivor, Stavropoulos, ran for the Colon Club, an official charity of the Chicago Marathon and raised $1,480. She was just 13 minutes short the time needed to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Bill Hauck, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine, was featured on FOX TV news during a special on how staging a home properly can increase its sales price.
RE/MAX County Line, Burr Ridge, ensured that Harvest Fest 2008 in Burr Ridge (above) was quite a success. According to the Park District's preliminary numbers, there were over 5,500 in attendance. The 35 foot cold air RE/MAX balloon (above) was placed at the main gate for all to see.
Catherine Terpstra, ABR, GRI, RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale, was interviewed by ABC-7 News on September 22 as a “Facebook Mom” who successfully uses Facebook as a social networking tool for her personal and professional life.
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Spero Speropoulos, CRS, RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Palos Heights, ran 26.2 miles in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a member of Children’s Memorial Marathon Team, which is dedicated to raising funds for Children’s Memorial. He raised $1,271 for the hospital.
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin, (above) hosted their “1st Annual Client Pumpkin Giveaway” (above) during the month of October to generate awareness of the new office and to increase walk-in traffic.
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