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  THE REAL ESTATE INSIDER FOR THE RE/MAX OF TEXAS NETWORK    4TH QUARTER 2009    

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REALTOR® Sheila Lacher Moves Business to RE/MAX Integrity
Trophy Club, TX – October 1, 2009 –Victor and Shari Burns, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Integrity I & II, are excited to announce that Sheila Lacher is moving her business to their Trophy Club office. 
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RE/MAX Integrity Welcomes Sales Associate Gary Lester
Gary R. Lester, GRI, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Integrity

Trophy Club, TX – September 21, 2009 –Victor and Shari Burns, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Integrity I & II, have announced that REALTOR Gary Lester, GRI, is moving his business to their Trophy Club office.  Gary made the transition to RE/MAX® to access the network's extraordinary educational programs, and for the benefits of remax.com, on which all MLS listings nationwide, regardless of who lists the property, are collected on one Website.

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REALTOR® Sharon Detrick Moves Business to RE/MAX Realty Center
Sharon Detrick, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Realty Center

Cypress, TX – September 24, 2009 - Gayla Skates, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Realty Center, has announced that Realtor Sharon Detrick, is moving her business to her office.  "I’m very happy to be adding Sharon to our office,” stated Gayla Skates, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Realty Center.  She possesses the experience and professionalism we desire for our agents.  Also, her personality and work ethic meshes well with the office! I anticipate an enjoyable, highly productive year for her!”

 

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SHERYL HUNTER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE
SHERYL HUNTER, RE/MAX Realty Center

Sheryl Hunter of RE/MAX Realty Center has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.  This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by "distressed” homes in the foreclosure process.

 

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REALTOR® Katie LaQuey Moves Business to RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
Katie LaQuey, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs

 

Plano, TX – October 2009 – Ivy Boland, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, has announced that REALTOR Katie LaQuey has moved her business to her office. 
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JOYCE GODWIN EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE
Joyce Godwin, RE/MAX Realty Center

Joyce Godwin of RE/MAX Realty Center has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.  This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by "distressed" homes in the foreclosure process.

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Lance Russell joins RE/MAX on the Brazos
Lance Russell
Lance Russell Wiles has joined RE/MAX on the Brazos in Sugar Land, TX.  Lance has lived the past 21 years in Fort Bend County with his family.  Lance first received his Real Estate License in 1980 and was the youngest multi-million dollar producer with his firm.  Over the past several years Lance has worked in the IT Industry as well as keeping a pulse of the Real Estate Industry.
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RE/MAX Realty Center Welcomes Team Nordquist
Bret and Tammy Nordquist - RE/MAX Realty Center

Cypress, TX – November 6, 2009 –Gayla Skates, Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Realty Center, has announced that Team Nordquist has joined her growing office of real estate professionals.  Team Nordquist is comprised of Bret and Tammy Nordquist, a husband and wife team of REALTORS® who were previously associated with RealEstate.com, LendingTree.com, and Realty Associates of Houston.  They bring a host of experience in transactions of both new and resale residential properties.

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REALTOR® Jacquelyn Doyle Moves Business to RE/MAX Realty Center
Jacquelyn Doyle, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Realty Center
Cypress, TX – October 22, 2009 –Gayla Skates, Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Realty Center, has announced that Jacquelyn Doyle has joined her office as a Sales Associate, and will be working with Buyers, Sellers, and Investors.  Jackie was previously associated with Coldwell Banker United for 25 years.
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John Buchanan joins RE/MAX CityView
John Buchanan, RE/MAX CityView

Curtis Braly, Owner of RE/MAX CityView at 701 Richmond Ave, announced today that John Buchanan has joined his office.  "John is a great addition to our firm,” said Curtis.  "John has been a professional asset to the real estate industry for many years and we are happy to have him aboard.”

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REALTOR® Jackie Spiro Moves Business to RE/MAX Main Street
Jackie Spiro, RE/MAX Lakeland

Cypress, TX – November 2009 –Dawn Fore, Owner of RE/MAX Lakeland, has announced that top producing REALTOR Jackie Spiro, has moved her business to her office. 

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REALTOR® Kevin Kelly Moves Business to RE/MAX Lakeland
Kevin Kelly, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Lakeland
 

REALTOR® Ann Marie Gargano-Parks Moves Business to RE/MAX Lakeland
Ann Marie Gargano-Parks, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Lakeland
Cypress, TX – November 2009 –Dawn Fore, Owner of RE/MAX Lakeland, has announced that top producing REALTOR Ann Marie Gargano-Parks, is joining her Cypress office. 
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Randy Smith earns Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation
Randy Smith, RE/MAX on the Brazos
Fort Bend County, Texas – 10/09/2009 – Randy Smith of RE/MAX on the Brazos in Sugar Land has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales.
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REALTOR® Annette Swonke Moves Business to RE/MAX Lakeland
Annette Swonke, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Lakeland
Cypress, TX – November 2009 –Dawn Fore, Owner of RE/MAX Lakeland, has announced that top producing REALTOR Annette Swonke, is joining her Cypress office. 
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RE/MAX on the Brazos REALTOR®, Bret Wallace, Achieves GRI®
Bret Wallace, RE/MAX on the Brazos

Sugar Land, TX 77479- Bret Wallace, RE/MAX on the Brazos, recently completed the last of three GRI courses needed to achieve the nationally recognized Graduate REALTOR® Institute advanced professional designation.

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Diana Power obtains Broker’s License
Diana Power, RE/MAX on the Brazos
Sugar Land, TX – December 7, 2009 – Diana Power, Sales Associate with RE/MAX on the Brazos, has acquired her Real Estate Broker’s License. A longtime local veteran of real estate sales & resident of Fort Bend County, Diana has added to her professional education by obtaining her Real Estate Broker’s License.
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RE/MAX Realty Center Welcomes Peter Royster
Peter Royster - RE/MAX Realty Center

Cypress, TX – December 2009 –Gayla Skates, Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Realty Center, has announced that Peter Royster has joined her growing office of real estate professionals. 
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TOP REALTORS RECOGNIZED AT DAVE RAMSEY’S ACCELERATE ’09
Dave Ramsey

Nashville, TN—Lisa Howard is among the top-performing Realtors® in the country to attend Accelerate ’08.  This exclusive program by personal finance expert, Dave Ramsey, inspired and motivated real estate professionals to even higher levels of outstanding customer service and achievements.    As part of Accelerate ’09’, the realtors took part in a live broadcast of The Dave Ramsey Show, focusing on real estate topics.  The invited participants are part of Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Provider Program, which connects local realtors, brokers, CPA’s and health insurance agents with Dave Ramsey fans across the country.

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Jeff Lutz Moves Business to RE/MAX Fine Properties
Jeffery Lutz, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Fine Properties in Sugar Land

Sugar Land, TX – Dec. 1, 2009 – RE/MAX Fine Properties is pleased to announce Jeff Lutz, top producing REALTOR© has moved his business to RE/MAX Fine Properties. 

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REALTOR® Norman Steck Moves Business to RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
Norman Steck, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
Plano, TX – December 10, 2009 –Ivy Boland, Owner of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, has announced that top producing REALTOR Norman Steck, is moving his business to her office. 
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Looking to find Success? Follow Successful People!
Most of our parents tried to instill this in us as children, and most of us who have been parents have urged the same with our own offspring: Play  with good little boys and girls (polite, respectful, courteous, attentive, academically successful), and you’ll be a good boy or girl too!

 

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 TOP ARTICLES
Agent of the Quarter Carl Bishop

Four years ago, Agent of the Quarter Carl Bishop made a decision. He’d been working in a number of different industries over the years without ever finding a profession that clicked.

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Agent of the Quarter Giles Summerlin of RE/MAX of Marble Falls

In another time, Agent of the Quarter  Giles Summerlin managed a Drug Emporium in Austin. Luckily for RE/MAX the Emporium closed its doors and Giles chose to embark on a real estate career.

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Agent of the Quarter Kim Elkins of RE/MAX Professionals

Agent of the Quarter Kim Elkins of RE/MAX Professionals in Stephenville is new blood in the real estate industry. Self-employed for nearly ten years, Kim operated a private care giving service while raising her three daughters.

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Agent of the Quarter Marc McDonald of RE/MAX Beaumont

"In a small market, it’s who you know. If you don’t know someone, then get to know them.” This is the wisdom RE/MAX Beaumont associate Marc McDonald has gleaned from his 14-year career in real estate.

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Agent of the Quarter Patrick Tuttle of RE/MAX Real Estate Group
East Texas Native Patrick Tuttle came to El Paso in 2000 after years as general manager of a Longview-area Brookshire’s Grocery store.

 

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Agent of the Quarter Ray Bobo of RE/MAX Pinnacle Group II

Like many now-successful Realtors, RE/MAX Pinnacle Group II associate Ray Bobo discovered real estate while he was on his way toward another career.

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Rick Martinez of RE/MAX Cinco Ranch

Rick Martinez has a motto: "100 percent all of the time”.

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Agents of the Quarter Tom and Gina Branch of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
The Branch Team of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs consisting of husband and wife teammates Tom and Gina Branch represent a special class in the real estate world; they are owners turned agents.

 

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Christine Shepherd Opens RE/MAX Eastside in Baytown

Where other people see crisis, RE/MAX Eastside Broker/Owner Christine Shepherd sees opportunity.

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New RE/MAX All Properties Owners Criss and Michelle Hall
New owners of Lumberton’s RE/MAX All Properties Criss and Michelle Hall are neophytes to the real estate industry from the selling side.

 

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David Patterson Takes Over RE/MAX Las Colinas

A sales agent for the last four years with RE/MAX Las Colinas, David Patterson, RE/MAX Executive Club, woke up on his 62nd birthday and decided to change his job title. Self employed for the past 15 years, David is no stranger to running a business.

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ERA Whitaker Joins RE/MAX Hometown

Longtime leading Tomball/Magnolia area real estate brokerage ERA Whitaker, owned by Rob and Kay Whitaker, is moving their business to RE/MAX Hometown, owned by Leslie and Paul Sullivan.

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RE/MAX Results Welcomes New Co-Owners

RE/MAX Results in Manvel, owned by Pam and John Walston, have added two more Co-Owners to their company in Obie and Judy Hayes. 

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RE/MAX Rose Realty Allies with RE/MAX Landmark

 RE/MAX of Texas has announced the merger of RE/MAX Landmark in Terrell with RE/MAX Rose Realty in Canton.

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Army Sergeant Jorge De Leon Awarded New Home, Scholarship

It’s been a long road since Texas Sentinels Foundation was started back in 2007. But all the work and generous support have paid off and the program has taken flight in another Texas city. On October 27, 2009, the Texas Sentinels Foundation in alliance with Bay Area Builders Association Support Our Troops named a second Texas Sentinel: (Ret.) Army Sergeant Jorge De Leon.

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2nd Annual Texas Sentinels Golf Tournament

The Deborah Bly Team of RE/MAX Space Center is marching into 2010 with a mission, raising more funds for Texas Sentinels Foundation. After their 2008 effort brought in over $62,000 for charity benefiting wounded veterans, the team is sticking to the formula and putting on another charity golf tournament.

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Council News
REALTOR® Myron Moham Moves Business to RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs

Plano, TX – October 1, 2009 –Ivy Boland, Owner of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, has announced that top producing REALTOR Myron Moham, is moving his business to her office.  "I’m eager to accelerate the growth of my business, and to continue delivering my clients the same level of personal service they’ve come to expect,” said Moham.

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RE/MAX Integrity Welcomes Sales Associate Cindy Billman
Colleyville, TX – September 24, 2009 –Victor and Shari Burns, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Integrity I & II, have announced that REALTOR Cindy Billman, REO Specialist, is moving her business to their Colleyville office.  More
 
Rebecca Lightfoot Joins REMAX Genesis II

Native Texan, Rebecca Lightfoot has been working in real estate, finance and interior design for over 10 years. She holds her Texas real estate license, Associates in Applied Arts of Interior Design, Houston, Texas, and worked three years as an executive assistant with an established financial advisory firm specializing in small business owners and investors. Devoted to a customized experience for each client, Lightfoot partners with homeowners, small business owners and other realtors to maximize return in minimum time.

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REALTOR® Debra Reineke Moves Business to RE/MAX Town & Country
Allen, TX – October 30, 2009 – Michael Coburn, Owner of RE/MAX Town & Country, has announced that realtor, Debra Reineke, GRI, is moving her business to his office. Reineke is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors and the Collin County Association of Realtors.  More
 
REALTOR® Quinn Segars Moves Business to RE/MAX Town & Country

 

Allen, TX - October 12, 2009 –Michael Coburn, Owner of RE/MAX Town & Country, has announced that REALTOR Quinn Segars, is moving his business to his office. Segars, who was previously affiliated with a regional real estate brokerage and real estate  appraisal firm, made the transition to  RE/MAX® to access the network's extraordinary educational programs, and for the benefits of remax.com, on which all MLS listings nation-wide, regardless of who lists the property, are collected on one Website.

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REALTOR® Mickey Sue Dedman Moves Business to RE/MAX 1st Team Bay Area

Vicki Polak, Owner of RE/MAX 1st Team Bay Area has announced that REALTOR Mickey Sue Dedman, is moving her business to her office. Mickey made the transition to a RE/MAX® to access the network’s extraordinary educational programs, and for the benefits of listing client’s properties on the state’s largest real estate website, www.remaxtexas.com showing over 250,000 listings.

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Children's Miracle Network®
$20K in 5K, RE/MAX Hometown Walk for a Miracle
RE/MAX Hometown in Magnolia scored a touchdown with their first annual "Walk for a Miracle" event. The competitive 5K Walk on November 7th benefitted Texas Children's Hospital.More
 
Hollywood Hillbillies

RE/MAX Associates Northeast held their yearly CMN bacchanalia this October, complete with Billy Dawson-brand barbeque and over $30,000 in funds raised. Event chairs Suzanne Noonan Murphy and Tony Burt welcomed about 275 guests to the ranch home of Wanda and Craig McCullough in Kingwood, with Beverly Sadler and Billy Dawson serving as Vice Chairs.

 

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RE/MAX Lakeland Hosts CMN Radiothon
An ever-busy fundraising office, West Houston’s RE/MAX Lakeland was at it again this October as they hosted a special Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon.

 

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Pediatric Simulation Center

Members of the RE/MAX of Texas regional office including Richard and Jeanne Filip attended the grand opening of the new Pediatric Simulator Center at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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RE/MAX Playhouse

RE/MAX Bastrop Area Broker/Owner Kay Wesson and her office have made a unique contribution to the upcoming CMN Auction at the 33rd Annual RE/MAX of Texas Statewide Convention. A local custom builder has built them a 7x10 playhouse made of completely new materials, including exterior hardi plank. It also features a front porch, three functioning windows, a full size door, and a louver as well as other detail work.

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RE/MAX San Antonio Golf Tournament

The 4th annual RE/MAX San Antonio Golf Tournament benefitting Children’s Miracle Network and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital is history! Grossing nearly $15,000 in contributions, the tournament at the Silverhorn Golf Club was a smashing success with over 100 players competing.

 

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San Antonio Does the Mash

San Antonio RE/MAX offices hosted the 2nd annual Monster Mash benefiting Children’s Miracle Network this October. 

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Quarterly Standings
2009 Annual Top 20 Individuals ~STATEWIDE~
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2009 Annual Top 20 Teams ~STATEWIDE~
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