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On April 23, 2008, thousands of RE/MAX Web sites in Northern Illinois, New Jersey, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Michigan went live with a new consumer foreclosure property search feature.
The respective RE/MAX Web sites for these states are: www.illinoisproperty.com www.remax-nj.com www.remax-midstates.com (Kansas and Missouri) www.remax-oklahoma.com www.remax-arkansas.com www.remax-alabama.com www.remax-louisiana.com www.remax-mississippi.com www.remax-michigan.com
The same search feature is also available through individual agent Web sites in these Regions.
This new feature is the result of a strategic partnership between RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com), the national leading source of foreclosure data; Reliance Network, a leading developer of Web-based applications for real estate companies and four independently owned RE/MAX Regions.
In 2007, more than 2.2 million foreclosure fi lings - default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions - were reported on more than 1.2 million properties nationwide. This represented a 75 percent increase in total fi lings from 2006. The number of foreclosures continues to increase signifi cantly in 2008 as millions of adjustable rate mortgages with teaser rates are reset.
RealtyTrac’s foreclosure data has been added to the comprehensive property search feature on the RE/MAX Web sites so that consumers can access pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties (including auctions and bank owned) in the same Web site as MLS listings, recently sold properties and neighborhood valuation tools - thus providing a true 360-degree view of the market.
RE/MAX has a strong commitment to facilitating the interaction between RE/MAX agents and the public. Offering state-of-the-art technology and integrating it with all of the data consumers want to see, enhances the real estate process.
“This is an exciting partnership,” said Rick Sharga, vice president of marketing at RealtyTrac. “This new search application will pull real-time data directly from our nationwide foreclosure database and provide consumers with a method to access distressed properties.”
“We are always looking to enhance our product service offering to our client’s customers,” added Mike Soroker, CEO, Reliance Network.
Mark your calendars for these very special upcoming events:
MAY 16RE/MAX Destiny Cozmic Bowling Fundraiser for Children’s Memorial Hospital. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Elk Grove Bowl, 53 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove. $35 per person includes games, shoes, food, beverages, music & fun. Contact Angie at (630) 205-9575 or Jeanine at (847) 352-5200 for reservations, sponsorship or prize donations.
JUNE 18Summer Networking Event sponsored by the Sales Advisory Council and RE/MAX Northern Illinois - Mystic Blue - Chicago Boat Tour, Navy Pier, Chicago3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (see story, page 2)
JUNE 21RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifi ers (2), The Golf Shack, Rockford. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Glen Stroberg at (815) 509-9092.
JUNE 28RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifi er, Deer Creek Golf Club, 25055 S. Western Avenue, University Park. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, contact Dave Zajac at (708) 672-6667.
JULY 11RE/MAX Annual Golf Outing sponsored by the Sales Advisory Council and RE/MAX Northern Illinois, St. Andrews Golf Club, West Chicago. Shot gun start, food & beverage included.
save thedate Regions Add RealtyTrac Foreclosure Data to their Real Estate Web Sites
Largest Single Commission Earned
in February: $99,600
in March: $852,400
®
Northern Illinois May 2008
today
All Aboard for the Lake Michigan Networking Event!
Don’t miss the second annual Lake Michigan networking event
aboard the Mystic Blue cruiser on June 18. This is the perfect
opportunity to relax, network and pick up referrals while you sail
along the beautiful Chicago lake shore.
Boarding begins at 3 p.m. (don’t be late) and departs the south side
dock at Navy Pier. The ship returns at 5:30 p.m. This luxury event
includes hors d’oeuvres, the cruise and a cash bar for only $45 per
person.
With only 300 tickets available, last year’s event was a sell-out, so
register early either with your Sales Advisory Council (SAC) rep or
online at www.signup4.com/2008mystic (this URL is case sensitive).
Cancellations cannot be accepted after June 8. See your SAC rep for
additional information or call (847) 428-4200 ext 226 for answers to
other questions.
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 [email protected] or Jennifer McLean [email protected]. All correspondencewill be held in strictest confidence.
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For the Chicago-
area housing
market to
rebound from the
correction it has
been experiencing
will require a
combination of
education for
buyers and sellers
and a reduction in the current level of homes
for sale, according to Jim Merrion, regional
director of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois
network.
Speaking to a real estate industry gathering
at the University Club of Chicago on April
9, which was hosted by Metro Chicago Real
Estate Magazine, Merrion stressed the need
for real estate professionals to give buyers
and sellers a realistic perspective on the
current housing market.
“Educating buyers and sellers is always
an important function for real estate
professionals, but that is truer today than
it has been in recent years,” said Merrion.
“There is a lot of misperception out there
because our customers are seeing news
reports about the housing market that are
often based on activity in other areas of the
nation where problems are more severe than
in Chicago.
“At the same time, much of the local market
coverage they see is based on data that is
months old and doesn’t offer an accurate
picture of current conditions,” he said. “The
market here is experiencing a correction, but
it remains relatively strong, especially when
compared to areas like Florida or California.”
Merrion urged agents to keep buyers focused
on their needs as they shop in a market where
so many homes are available. Otherwise,
buyers can become frustrated looking at
dozens of properties that don’t offer the
features they want at a price they can afford.
A second key message for buyers, according
to Merrion, is that all sellers are not desperate
to sell at any price.
“Buyers today often expect to negotiate
a substantial reduction in the price of a
home, regardless of its list price,” he noted.
“In many cases, sellers have priced their
properties quite aggressively to begin with
so they aren’t disposed to further signifi cant
price reductions. A quick sale is essential
only for a minority of sellers. In fact, many
are prepared to sit tight if they don’t get what
they believe is a fair price.”
As for educating sellers, Merrion contended
they need a real estate agent’s help to price
their homes properly in the fi rst place. Most
sellers understand the concept of basing
the price they ask on the sale prices of
comparable properties. Today, however, what
constitutes a comparable property is quite
different that it was a year or two ago.
“The market is changing so rapidly that
sales made more than six months ago have
little value as comparables, and if possible,
it’s best to consider only those sales that
closed in the last three months,” Merrion
said. “It’s also extremely important to make
sure sellers understand how even recently
sold properties differ from the home they are
selling. That’s because buyers can choose
among so many homes today. Even relatively
small differences in such things as room size,
layout, amenities or overall condition can
make a real difference in what buyers will
offer.”
He also noted that because competition in the
marketplace is so intense, sellers must
be made aware that they are best served
by getting their property it top condition
before putting it on the market.
“First impressions count. Many agents
and buyers will see a home during the fi rst
few weeks it is on the market,” Merrion
explained. “If a seller waits until the home
has been listed for a while before fi xing the
storm door or replacing a stained carpet, it
will be too late to change the fi rst impression
of all those prior visitors. I’m encouraged to
see that many sellers now are doing what is
required to get a property in top shape prior
to listing.”
As for the need to work through the large
inventory of homes already on the market,
Merrion contends that pricing is the key.
“The old saying in our business is that ‘price
cures all,’ and that’s just as true today as it
ever was. I believe a necessary but modest
additional correction in prices could happen
over the course of 2008 and is likely to
attract a considerable number of buyers into
the market, especially fi rst-time buyers and
investors,” he said. “A lot of these folks are
sitting on the fence right now, and drawing
them into the market would make a huge
difference.”
Jim Merrion Speaks at Industry Gathering on “Thriving in a Changing Market”
“The market here is experiencing a correction, but it remains relatively strong...”
Jim Merrion, Regional Director, RE/MAX Northern Illinois
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The RE/MAX TEAM 2000 offi ce at 18080 Wolf Road, Orland Park, has joined the exclusive ranks of Miracle Offi ces, a des-ignation given by the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), a network of premier children’s hospitals in the United State and Canada.
The Wolf Road offi ce, with 31 affi liated agents, is one of four RE/MAX TEAM 2000 offi ces operated by Broker/Owners Pamela and Patrick Allen. All four offi ces, three in Orland Park and one in Palos Heights, are Miracle Offi ces.
Funds raised for CMN by RE/MAX TEAM 2000 benefi t Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago.
“Securing Miracle Offi ce status makes a statement about each of our offi ces, under-scoring our commitment to the families we serve and to the broader community in the Chicago area,” said Patrick Allen. “What’s more, it is a pleasure to do the work needed to raise funds for Children’s Memorial because we’ve seen how hard the hospital staff works to aid children of all social and economic backgrounds.”
Another Hitwise Top Ten Award has been
presented to www.remax.com, based on the
number of visits to the site in the last quarter
of 2007. The site ranked second overall in
the real estate industry category in the United
States and was the top ranked site among real
estate brokerage brands. The site averages
more than 2 million unique visitors each month.
The RE/MAX site offers consumers the
ability to search more than 90 percent of
all listed properties for sale in the U.S.,
delivering access to more multiple listing
services and more individual property listings
than any other real estate brokerage brand.
RE/MAX International, Inc., is a global real
estate network, based in Denver, Colo. Its
Web site, www.remax.com, is designed to
help buyers search listings in cities and states
all across the country, and to help sellers with
neighborhood valuation questions.
“We’re excited to see that the RE/MAX
Web site provides tools that millions of
families are using to fi nd their next home or
see current sales prices of homes in their
neighborhood,” said Jim Merrion, regional
director of RE/MAX Northern Illinois.
“The site is a wonderful tool for consumers,
but when buying or selling real estate,
the wise consumer continues to turn to a
knowledgeable real estate agent.”
Hitwise is a leading online competitive
intelligence service that looks at how Web
sites are used. It is a subsidiary of Experian
Group, Ltd. The service reports Web site
rankings on a monthly basis. The
www.remax.com site retained the top spot
among real estate brokerage brands and
the second spot in the overall real estate
category in the most recent Hitwise report,
which covered activity in February.
The Hitwise U.S. Top 10 Awards Program
recognizes the most successful U.S.
websites in more than 160 industries. The
program records the usage and search
behavior of more than 10 million Internet
users, which is the largest online sample of
its kind. The awards single out excellence
in online performance through public
popularity.
REMAX.com Cited as the Most Visited Real Estate Brand Web Site
Wolf Road Office of RE/MAX TEAM 2000 in Orland Park Joins Exclusive Ranks of CMN Miracle Offices
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May6 The RE/MAX Experience, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard,
9 a.m. – noon
6 Foreclosures, Short Sales & REOs, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9 a.m., Cost $250 CE credit $90, contact Kristin Morgan to register: (815) 741-5657
7-8 IAR Spring Conference, Gateway Center, Collinsville
12- 16 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
12- 17 NAR Legislative Meeting & Trade Expo, Washington, DC
15 Foreclosures, Short Sales & REOs, Georgios Banquets Comfort Inn, 8800 West 159th St., Orland Park, 9 a.m., Cost $250 CE credit $90, contact Kristin Morgan to register: (815) 741-5657
16 RE/MAX Destiny Cozmic Bowling Fundraiser for Children’s Memorial Hospital 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Elk Grove Bowl, 53 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove. $35 per person includes games, shoes, food, beverages, music & fun. Contact Angie at (630) 205-9575 or Jeanine at (847) 352-5200 for reservations, sponsorship or prize donations.
22 Foreclosures, Short Sales & REOs Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St., St. Charles, 9 a.m., Cost $250 CE credit $90, contact Kristin Morgan to register: (815) 741-5657
22 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m.
28 Foreclosures, Short Sales & REOs Lindner Conference Center, 610 E. Butterfi eld Rd., Lombard, 9 a.m., Cost $250 CE credit $90, contact Kristin Morgan to register: (815) 741-5657
June4-6 IAR AE Workshop, Marriott Hickory Ridge, Lisle
9-13 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
12 Broker/Owner Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
18 Summer Networking Event sponsored by the Sales Advisory Council and RE/MAX Northern Illinois - Mystic Blue - Chicago Boat Tour, Navy Pier, Chicago, 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (see story, page 2)
19 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m.
21 RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifi ers (2), The Golf Shack, Rockford. 10 a.m – 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Glen Stroberg at (815) 509-9092 or [email protected]
28 RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifi er, Deer Creek Golf Club, 25055 S. Western Avenue, University Park. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, contact Dave Zajac at (708) 672-6667.
July8 The RE/MAX Experience, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard,
9 a.m. – noon
11 RE/MAX Annual Golf Outing sponsored by the Sales Advisory Council and RE/MAX Northern Illinois, St. Andrews Golf Club, West Chicago. Shot gun start, food & beverage included.
14-1 8 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
17 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m.
August10-1 2 RE/MAX International Summer Conference for Broker/Owners
and Managers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
18-2 2 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
21 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m.
21-22 NAR Leadership Summit, Chicago
September3-5 RE/MAX Northern IL Broker/Owner Retreat, The Abbey Resort
and Spa, Fontana, WI
5 RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifi ers (2), 10 a.m – 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Golf Shack, Rockford. For more information contact Glen Stroberg at (815) 509-9092 or [email protected]
6 RE/MAX World Long Drive District Championship (Women & Open Divisions)
7 RE/MAX World Long Drive District Championship (Senior, Super Senior, Grand Champion Divisions)
15-19 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
15-19 IAR Business Meetings & Convention, Westin, Lombard
16 Destination RE/MAX, Denver, CO
18 Sales Advisory Council Meeting , Linder Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m.
18 Sales Advisory Council Meeting , Finance Meeting, Venuti’s Banquet Hall, Addison
October7 The RE/MAX Experience, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard,
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
13-17 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO
16 Educational Seminar sponsored by the Sales Advisory Council and RE/MAX Northern Illinois/Speaker/Topic TBD, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard
Calendar of Events2008
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RE/MAX CITYVIEW, SERVING SAUGANASH AND EDGEBROOK, PLANS ON SUMMER OPENINGThe newest RE/MAX franchise in Chicago
will begin serving the Northwest Side
communities of Sauganash and Edgebrook
this summer.
The Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Cityview is
Robert Padron, an Edgebrook resident who has
operated an independent real estate brokerage
and insurance agency for the last fi ve years at
Peterson Park community. He also has been
extensively involved for several years in a
series of condominium projects, converting
more than 50 units, typically in six- or eight-
unit buildings in such Chicago neighborhoods
as Rogers Park, Humboldt Park and the West
Loop.
Now, Padron plans to focus his energies on
the real estate brokerage business, and is
currently looking for an offi ce location near
the intersection of Cicero and Devon avenues.
“We are looking forward to establishing
RE/MAX Cityview as an integral part of the
Sauganash and Edgebrook communities, and
we will work hard to earn the business and
trust of our neighbors,” Padron said.
He noted that the biggest hurdle he faced
as an independent real estate brokerage was
name recognition.
“Affi liating with the RE/MAX brand, which
is number one in the Chicago area, goes a
long way to resolving that issue. Just as
important, RE/MAX
provides the kind
of Internet tools,
marketing support
and training programs
that any brokerage
needs if it wants to be
successful in the 21st
Century real estate
marketplace.”
Reared in Skokie and
Lincolnwood, Padron
started his business
career as a partner in a
business that provided
computer training. That background
makes him comfortable dealing with the
increasingly technology dependent real estate
industry and was a key reason for his interest
in RE/MAX.
“My computer skills are quite helpful when
training agents. It also will help them take
full advantage of the opportunities available
through the RE/MAX Web site,
www.illinoisproperty.com, and other easy-
to-use technology that RE/MAX offers
its affi liated agents,” said Padron. “Agent
training will be one of my major focuses once
the offi ce is up and running.”
Another of the skills that Padron hopes
to share with the agents in his offi ce is
his familiarity with both residential and
commercial real estate transactions.
“The focus of our offi ce will be primarily
residential because that is the nature of
the community we are serving,” he said.
“However, my goal is to have about 20
percent of our sales volume come from
commercial real estate because developing
and maintaining those skills means we will
be positioned to help clients with the full
array of their real estate needs.”
In delivering real estate services to his
clients, Padron works as a team with his wife,
Ramina Padron, an arrangement that will
continue once RE/MAX Cityview opens its
doors. In addition, both of the Padrons will
have management roles in the new offi ce.
New Broker/Owner Robert Padron (center) is opening a RE/MAX offi ce on Chicago’s northwest side. He is pictured with his wife, Ramina (second from left) and Franchise Consultants Jeff Metz and Jennifer McLean.
In Memoriam
Our heartfelt condolences go out to
Barbara Russell, RE/MAX County Line,
Burr Ridge, who recently lost her mother.
RE/MAX Northern IllinoisNumber of Offi ces: 155*
Number of Agents: 3,593*
Closed Sales Volume (YTD): $1,589,476,455**
*Through April 29, 2008 **Through March 31, 2008
RE/MAX International***Number of Offi ces: 7,000
Number of Agents: 100,000
Number of Countries: 65
***As of April 10, 2008
BOX SCORES
The RE/MAX network will arrive in Morrison on May 9 when Smith & Associates Real Estate, 300 W. Main St., becomes RE/MAX Property Associates. Located 17 miles west of Sterling, Morrison is a community of 4,600.
Offi ce Broker/Owner Louise Clark, as well as agents Jackie Woodman and Sandy Prescott, look forward to being part of Northern Illinois’ leading real estate organization.
“Affi liating with the RE/MAX network brings a lot of pluses to our offi ce,” said Clark. “It gives us a brand name that has worldwide recognition and respect, plus a new level of technological sophistication and enhanced training opportunities that will benefi t each of our agents and all of our customers.”
Clark, who lives in rural Morrison with her husband, John, and three children, fi rst
entered the real estate industry in 2001. She became a broker in 2003 and purchased Smith & Associates in 2005.
“We feel that being part of the RE/MAX network will give us the opportunity to increase our market share in what has been an extremely active real estate market,” said Clark. “Last year’s real estate activity was the best we’ve had here for a long time. We had a 37 percent increase in transactions in
2007 when compared to 2006, and through the fi rst quarter of this year, we are well ahead of last year’s pace.”
One of Clark’s goals is to add more agents who serve the western portion of Whiteside County, especially those licensed in both Illinois and Iowa. Clark plans to earn an Iowa real estate license because it will enable her offi ce to serve customers in the west end of the county.
“We frequently serve clients who either want to move to the Clinton, Iowa, area or who are moving to Morrison and wonder if we can sell their house in Iowa,” Clark said.
“Our affi liation with RE/MAX should allow us to more effectively serve a broader geographic area, both because of the name recognition that RE/MAX brings and the technological capabilities that the RE/MAX network will allow us to access,” she said.
Comes to Morrison as Independent Offi ceJoins Top Real Estate Network in Northern Illinois
New owner Louise Clark (center) recently opened a RE/MAX offi ce in Morrison. She is seen here with Regional Franchise Sales Consultants Jennifer McLean and Jeff Metz.
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Round Lake will get its fi rst RE/MAX offi ce
when RE/MAX Royal opens its doors at
147 W. Belvidere Road. Offering real estate
agents and their clients the Royal treatment
will be Corinne and Jonathan Guest, a
husband-and-wife team whose roots in the
United Kingdom lend an undeniable logic to
the name selected for the new offi ce.
The new offi ce is expected to be open by June 1
with accommodations for 25 sales associates
and support staff.
“Anyone familiar with Lake County real
estate recognizes the tremendous growth that
is occurring in the Round Lake area,” said
Corinne, who previously was affi liated with
RE/MAX Advisors in Deer Park. “We are
delighted with the prospect of joining this
vibrant community and meeting its needs for
top quality real estate brokerage services.”
According to Corinne, the Guests were fi rst
attracted to Round Lake several years ago
when they purchased, rehabbed and sold a
home there.
“We got to know the area well and were
impressed with its potential, so when this
opportunity developed, it seemed like a perfect
fi t,” she said.
The Guests and their two sons moved to
the United States in 1996, settling in Lake
Barrington, while Jonathan worked as an
executive at Motorola Corp. Corinne joined
RE/MAX as a Sales Associate in 2005, but
said she always planned to transition from
agent to offi ce owner. Now, she and her
husband are making that entrepreneurial leap
together.
“When I fi rst entered
the real estate
business, I found
myself in an offi ce
that didn’t fi t me very
well. Before moving
on, I looked carefully
at the business
models of other real
estate companies and
decided that the
RE/MAX model was
right for me,” said
Corinne. “Once I
made the move,
I wasn’t disappointed.
So, when it came time to become an offi ce
owner, RE/MAX was the obvious choice.”
As to why she wanted to become an offi ce
owner, Corrine said, “I’ve always preferred
being my own boss.”
This won’t be her fi rst experience running a
business because her background includes
owning and operating a commercial embroidery
company here in the U.S., as well as a stint in
mortgage banking while still in the U.K.
The new 1,600-square-foot RE/MAX Royal
offi ce is located in a new shopping center
along busy Route 120, an ideal location for
a real estate offi ce, according to the Guests.
When the new space is complete it will
include a reception area, conference room,
six offi ces of two sizes and approximately 20
other workspaces.
“We’re thrilled to see the RE/MAX banner
unfurled in Round Lake,” said Jim Merrion,
regional director of RE/MAX Northern
Illinois. “Lake County is a strong market area
for our network. In fact in 2007 RE/MAX
agents listed 29.6 percent of all properties
sold in the county, according to data from the
MLSNI. This new offi ce will help us build on
that success.”
First Offi ce in Round Lake Plans June Opening
New owners Corinne and Jonathan Guest (center) will open a RE/MAX offi ce in Round Lake in early summer. They are pictured here with Regional Director Jim Merrion (left) and Senior Franchise Sales Consultant Jeff Metz.
RE/MAX has a special web site that allows you to see what RE/MAX hot air balloon fl ights are coming to your area. In addition, each fl ight has a status box that shows whether or not the fl ight is on schedule or is cancelled due to weather conditions.
Upcoming FlightsFor more information on upcoming fl ights, click on this link: www.rnibt.com. Orgo to the Agents Only page at www.illinoisproperty.com and click on the RE/MAX balloon.
DATE TIME LAUNCH LOCATION LANDING2/27/2008 PM Rockford Belvidere3/9/2008 PM DeKalb Cortland3/20/2008 AM Harvard Marengo03/24//08 AM Island Lake McHenry3/26/2008 AM Huntley Elgin4/3/2008 AM Joliet Plainfi eld4/14/2008 AM Lisle Minooka4/15/2008 AM Lake In The Hills Fox Lake4/20/2008 PM Carpentersville Huntley4/21/2008 AM Batavia West Chicago
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RE/MAX Villager of Glenview, has joined
the exclusive ranks of Miracle Offi ces, a
designation given by the Children’s Miracle
Network (CMN), a network of premier
children’s hospitals in the United States
and Canada. The offi ce, located at 1245-47
Waukegan Road, is operated by Broker/
Owners Janet Leverenz and Michelle,
Anthony and Eric Shoemaker. It has 38
affi liated agents.
“Making the health of children in our
community a priority for our offi ce is
something all our agents feel strongly
about, and supporting CMN and Children’s
Memorial is an ideal way in which
to achieve that goal,” said Michelle
Shoemaker, who serves as Managing
Broker. “Children’s Memorial is an
outstanding institution and a wonderful
resource for families in Glenview and the
entire North Shore area we serve.”
RE/MAX Villager In Glenview Joins Exclusive Ranks Of CMN Miracle Offi ces
RE/MAX Town Lake and Country in
Freeport, has joined the exclusive ranks of
Miracle Offi ces, a designation given by
the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), a
network of premier children’s hospitals in
the United States and Canada. The offi ce
has two locations: 327 W. Exchange St.,
in Freeport, and 21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd.
in Lake Carroll, a resort community about
20 miles from downtown Freeport. It is
operated by Broker/Owner Julie Wenzel
and has 10 affi liated agents.
“We are proud to support the outstanding
work of Children’s Memorial, which each
year helps thousands of kids and their
families from across Illinois and beyond,”
said Wenzel. “We take real satisfaction in
these fund-raising efforts and view it as one
more way to say thank you to the families
who have put their trust in us when it
comes to buying or selling a home.”
RE/MAX Town Lake and Country in Freeport Joins Exclusive Ranks of CMN Miracle Offi ces
New ownership is now in place at RE/MAX Superior Properties, 10880 Hwy. 47, Huntley. Tony Bellino, a RE/MAX agent with 20 years experience who was formerly based in Algonquin, acquired the offi ce in partnership with his son, Daniel Bellino, an attorney.
“Huntley today reminds me so much of Algonquin when I fi rst entered the real estate business 20 years ago,” said Tony Bellino. “It has seen a good deal of growth in the last decade and will see even more in the years to come.
For a real estate professional, this area is one of the outstanding opportunities in the northwest suburbs, and my son and I wanted to be part of it.”
A resident of Algonquin, Bellino is implementing a 90-day program to upgrade and expand RE/MAX Superior Properties. The service area will remain the same: Algonquin to Huntley and McHenry to Elgin.
“We will start by improving the offi ce infrastructure, which includes upgrading the offi ce interior and carefully selecting the best new technology options. Then, our focus will shift to recruiting additional agents,” he reports. “After that, our job will be to acquaint the community with our new team.”
Bellino brings with him to Huntley his four-person team of real estate professionals. Their job, said Bellino, is to use their skills to improve the offi ce and support the six agents already there, as well as those Bellino hopes to recruit.
“This area has so much potential that I’m confi dent we will be able to expand our staff of agents quite readily,” he said.
One reason for his confi dence in the future of Huntley, according to Bellino, is his comfort with the community’s political leadership.“The leaders here have taken a very thoughtful approach to the planning process, learning from both the successes and the mistakes of other communities, and the result has been the creation of a great plan for future growth. I’m excited about the prospect of helping move that plan forward in our role as Realtors®,” he said.
Bellino joined the RE/MAX offi ce in Algonquin in 1988 after an 18-year career in the restaurant business. A few weeks ago he was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes RE/MAX agents who have assisted 350 or more clients in their RE/MAX career.
“We welcome Tony and Dan as RE/MAX franchise owners,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of RE/MAX Northern Illinois. “Both are outstanding professionals, and I know that the people of Huntley will fi nd them to be real assets for the community.”
RE/MAX Superior Properties in Huntley Has New Ownership
Tony (left) and Dan Bellino are the new owners of the RE/MAX Superior Properties offi ce in Huntley.
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Sales Associates of the Month February Superstars!February Superstars!
Addison John Monino Peter Dravilas Peter Dravilas
Aledo Starr Zook Mary Tharp Mary Tharp
Algonquin Carla Hilbert Karen Goins Anthony Bellino
Andalusia Tyler Fuhr Karen Hilgers Tyler Fuhr
Antioch Danielle Swanson George Bessette Karen Jedele
Arlington Hts. Cyndy Hass Janice Weiner Janice Weiner
Aurora (Affi liates-South) Sandra Johnson Sandra Johnson N/A
Aurora (Town & Country) David Richert Linda Hoss Linda Hoss
Barrington Mimi Burke Mimi Burke Mimi Burke
Barrington (South) Matthew McCarthy William Diehl Doug Wakeley
Bartlett Bob Reilley Joan Ruud Virginia Gillespie
Belvidere Jacqueline Zenk Tiffany Schlapa Julie Meyer
Bensenville Michael Loiacono Proceso Alvarado Barbara Soper
Berwyn Maria Rodriguez Anthony LaMonica John Pedi
Bloomingdale Shaun Jurczewski Susan Giambrone Shaun Jurczewski
Bolingbrook Edward Lukasik Michael Dzik Edward Lukasik
Buffalo Grove Andee Hausman George Seaverns George Seaverns
Burr Ridge Bonnie Kenyon/ Gopi Ram Julie Reich Jennifer Kenyon
Byron Kitty Moring Kitty Moring Kitty Moring
Carol Stream David Stein Richard Orze Tim Binning
Cary Mary Opfer Candy Kissner Mary Opfer
Chicago (212°) William Grossmann Timothy Dannegger Timothy Dannegger
Chicago (Adventure) Cristian Merdariu Husein Suleiman Husein Suleiman
Chicago Adam Rodriguez Janusz Danko Janusz Danko (City Realtors®-Belmont)
Chicago Edyta Moczybroda Mariola Buchowska Mariola Buchowska (City Realtors®-Harlem North)
Chicago Matteo Frank Scimeca Kazimierz Rybaltowski Jose Tenezaca (City Realtors®-Milwaukee)
Chicago (Edge) Mark Zipperer Mark Zipperer Mark Zipperer
Chicago Kristi Gunther Karen Breen-Elia Patricia Jones (Exclusive Properties)
Chicago (Executives) Marisela Aguilar Jovany Mendoza Jovany Mendoza
Chicago (Golden Gate) N/A N/A Humberto Sinchi
Chicago (Home Center) Oscar Campos Israel Fuentes Juanita Flores
Chicago (Millennium) Demetrios Chronis N/A N/A
Chicago (New Stars) Ana Cruz N/A Ivan Santiago
Chicago (North Coast) Connie Abels Connie Abels Julie Pacheco
Chicago (Platinum) N/A Sylvia Sylvia Martinez-Johnson Martinez-Johnson
Chicago Tracy Downey Tracy Downey Charis Tripplet(Preferred Brokers-Western)
Chicago Jon Levey Amy Kovler Jon Levey/ (Real Estate Advocates) Amy Kovler
Chicago (Select) Deborah Laskowski David Kantowski Jose Luis MirandaChicago (Signature) Linda O’Donnell Linda O’Donnell Linda O’Donnell
Chicago (Signature North) Sandra Black Santiago Valdez Santiago Valdez
Chicago (Skyline) Carmelo Rodriguez Mariano Rivera N/A
Chicago (Vision II) Joseph Harris Aberlyn Zeigler William Barnes III
Crete Guillermina Munoz Carolyn Moore Stephanie Kypuros
Crystal Lake Cookie Lamb Anthony Caruso Patricia Wolf
Darien Vipin Gulati Vanamali Shetty Vipin Gulati
Deer Park Cindy Caba Joan Dailey Terrance Herriges
Deerfi eld Igor Khayenko N/A Aaron Kats
Des Plaines William Farrell Audrey George Marta Gardunio -Vukadinovic
Dixon Brandy Whelan Susie VanOosten Susie Van Oosten
Downers Grove N/A Mary Huska Marge Pawlak
Elburn Roxanne Stover Janice Burke Bonnie White
Elgin (Horizon) Rita Landem Esther Zamudio Larry Hines
Elgin (Professionals West) Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom
Elk Grove (Destiny) Michael Quaglia Tom Arianas Tom Arianas
Elk Grove (Territory) Jerry Hoffman Jerry Hoffman Jerry Hoffman
Elmhurst Don Stibbe Diane Lukasik Kathleen Nettleton
Elmwood Park Erica McClain Patricia McNally Erica McClain
Flossmoor Bruce Hackel Bruce Hackel Bruce Hackel
Frankfort June Gill David Cobb David Cobb
Franklin Park Donna Raven Donna Raven Ben Cocogliato
Freeport Julie Wenzel Patricia Kloepping Robin Bookman
Geneseo Mark Van Hyfte Donna Mariman Jean Pritchard
Geneva Matthew Kombrink Joyce Courtney Brenda Galauner
Genoa Margy Hill Tammy Engel N/A
Gilberts Jennifer Johnson Don Cook Don Cook
Glen Ellyn Kathy Iaccino Jane Lampert Jane Lampert
Glenview Ana Anita Moral Daryl Fiene Marc Perlove
Grayslake Anna Klarck Anna Klarck Anna Klarck
Gurnee Craig Stein Karen Ginn Tedd Bertrand
Hampshire Mellissa Gass N/A N/A
Hanover Park Patricia Besler Patricia Besler Patricia Besler
Harvard Regina Perkins Jeannie Palmer Jeannie Palmer
Hinsdale Bryan Bomba Bryan Bomba Bryan Bomba
Hoffman Estates Peter Simatos Frank Sevcik Sergio Cardoso
Homer Glen Todd Probasco Judy Glockler Judy Glockler
Huntley Anthony Bellino June Brock Louise Medina Haupers
Ingleside Jeffrey Bell N/A Jeffrey Bell
Joliet Rosemary West Kathy Jim Conway McCauley-Dames
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Sales Associates of the Month February Superstars!February Superstars!
LaGrange Coya Smith Elizabeth Kmet Coya Smith
Lake Bluff Jane Lee Jane Lee Jane Lee
Lake Forest Deborah Cassidy Kathy Pyle Janie Dziedzic
Lake in the Hills Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley
Lake Villa/Lindenhurst Christopher Hoelz Christopher Hoelz Jonathan Smith
Lake Zurich Marsha Ulbrich Joseph Heffernan Marsha Ulbrich
Lansing William Murray Robert O’Hara Robert O’Hara
Lemont Jose Mendoza Heather Gomez Heather Gomez
Libertyville Leslie McDonnell Leslie McDonnell Leslie McDonnell
Lisle Leslie McKenzie Jeff Stainer Debra Pawlowicz
Lockport N/A N/A Steve Brashler
Lombard Randy Stob Matthew Pittman Bill Ranieri
Long Grove (Prestige) Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Susan Coveny
Long Grove (Showcase) Scott Collins Sharron Kelley Robert Satten /Chris Peters
Loves Park N/A Janice Hering Janice Hering
Marengo Laura Heinberg Laura Heinberg Michael Grismer
McHenry Rocky Palmer Susan Kuna Wayne Moran
Morris Meghan Foley Vicki Geiger Vicki Geiger
Morton Grove Andrzej Klisiewicz Andrzej Klisiewicz Barbara Florczyk
Mount Prospect James Regan James Grady Janet McNulty
Naperville (Affi liates) Susann Miller Daniel Firks Steve Malik
Naperville (North) N/A William White William White, Jr.
Naperville (Prof. Select) Michelle Bockey Bertrand Gor Sarah Diana-Menke
Naperville (South) N/A Bogusia Bierowicz Sharon Baines
New Lenox Janna Denton Kim Noonan Kim Noonan
Niles Hyeongtae Suh William Tyminski Carol Ficarra-Harczak
Norridge Arthur Obrzut Mary Jo Downes Mary Jo Downes
North Aurora Sandy Andry Kathy Brothers Kathy Brothers
Northbrook Allyson Hoffman Eva Muller Val Napadov
Oak Brook Lirije Memeti Steven Wagner Andy Linss
Oak Lawn (‘10’) Gina Cappas Halina Wisniewska Jack Mansour
Oak Lawn Ricardo Arroyo Peter Maniatis Peter Maniatis(Peak Performers)
Oak Park Robert Swindal Kyra Pych Melisande Van Liedekerke
Oregon Carla Benesh Danny Meier Danny Meier
Orland Park (Harlem) Bruce La Ha Patricia Wyrick MaryEllen Pickering
Orland Park (Humphrey) Ron Bol James Kennedy James Kennedy
Orland Park (Wolf Road) Paul Newman Brian Middleton Michael Mondello
Oswego David Chally David Chally David Chally
Palatine Sheila Morgan Matt Hernacki Laura Weaver
Palos Heights Joann Trauscht Bill O’Connell Jim Nealis
Palos Park Paul Booth Paul Booth Paul Booth
Park Ridge Ewa Kalembasa Daniel McGovern Craig Fallico
Plainfi eld Becky O’Neill Nancy Schmitz Leslie Hobbs
Poplar Grove Mary Ellis Mary Ellis N/A
Richmond Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Elise Livingston
Rock Falls John Dorenbos David DeVries, Jr. John Dorenbos
Rock Island Nancy Landi Diane Godwin Diane Godwin
Rockford Genevieve Schlicher Robert Nieman Tina Eisler(Property Source)
Rockford (Accord) N/A N/A Rion Tovar
Rolling Meadows Basel Tarabein Basel Tarabein Basel Tarabein
Roscoe Rick Dickson Michael Meyer Brad Felvey
Roselle Dorothy Zabinski Susan Camiliere Joe Gillespie
Schaumburg Lynn Stone Tony Wiszowaty Tony Wiszowaty
Schaumburg (North) Connie DeAndrea Theresa Hunt Connie DeAndrea
Shorewood Karen Blumhardt Joann Ketcik Ryan Behrens
Skokie Marc Shudnow Dan Florian Dan Florian
South Holland Mike Buder Cimena Cummings Cimena Cummings
St. Charles Wayne Reuter Debby Morici Alison France
Sterling Eric Bird James Cesarek John Rosengren /Tim McCaslin
Sugar Grove Debbie Ocasio Edie Jahn Edie Jahn
Sycamore Katherine Gannon Katherine Gannon Katherine Gannon
Viola Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger
Wasco Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Cindy Ellis
Wauconda Joyce Konnerth Sandra Crispe Sandra Crispe
Waukegan Lilly Cardenas Del Washington Gwen Broughton
West Chicago Cindy Banks Cindy Banks Cindy Banks
West Dundee Denise D’Amico Denise D’Amico Bo West
Westchester Leonard Wachholz N/A Pamela Kouimelis
Western Springs Mary Devereux Gary Barnes Mary Bass Cook
Wheaton Christine Michelson Sue Hedlund Sue Hedlund
Wheeling Mila Friedman Faina Nikitenko Valery Vasilyev
Willow Springs Mariola Sawicki Thomas Carroll Lucy Mierop
Wilmette N/A Ned Leuchtner N/A
Wilmington Colleen Michalowski Jodi Bette Judy Sundine
Wood Dale Richard Deal Michael Ibarra Mahendra Patel
Woodstock Kimberly Keefe Kimberly Keefe Diane Laino
Yorkville Deborah Jacobson LauraLee McElroy Lisa Pessina-Knur
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NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
Top 20 Commercial Teams through February 2008
1 Al Vallejo RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park2 James Schaid RE/MAX Plaza McHenry3 Michael Mondello RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park4 Young Kim RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove5 James Cesarek RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling6 David Bulava RE/MAX Central Roselle7 Tim Binning RE/MAX All Pro Carol Stream8 Vicki Melonas RE/MAX ‘10’ Homer Glen9 Kitty Moring RE/MAX Professional Advantage Byron10 Maria Rodriguez RE/MAX Partners Berwyn
11 Bruce Hackel RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor12 George Bessette RE/MAX Advantage Realty Antioch13 Anthony LaMonica RE/MAX Partners Berwyn
14 Bradley Eshleman RE/MAX Great American North Wasco15 Jack Mansour RE/MAX ‘10’ Oak Lawn16 David Lynn RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
17 Margaret Allen RE/MAX Great American North Wasco18 JoLean Gray RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor19 Kathy McCauley-Dames RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet20 Bruce La Ha RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
Top 20 Commercial Individuals through February 2008
1 Peter Dravilas RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison2 George Iliopoulos RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale3 George Zoellick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor4 Joseph Wong RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Palatine5 Sana Samawi RE/MAX ‘10’ Oak Lawn6 Tom Arianas RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove7 Eric Bird RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling8 Ken Koreba RE/MAX Plaza McHenry9 Paul Fasold RE/MAX Signature Chicago10 Deepika Syal RE/MAX United Wheeling
11 Lori Scelsi RE/MAX Properties Western Springs12 Christopher DeSimone RE/MAX Signature Chicago13 Hyeongtae Suh RE/MAX All Stars Niles14 Kamlesh Shah RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison15 Dwight Davidson RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles16 Harinder Hundal RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison17 William Barnes III RE/MAX Vision II Chicago18 Kelly Dyson RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville19 Sandra Gordon RE/MAX Plaza McHenry20 Angel Navarro RE/MAX Signature Chicago
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
Top 20 Residential Teams through February 2008
1 Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers Lake Bluff
2 Coya Smith RE/MAX Properties LaGrange
3 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
4 Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
5 James Kennedy RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
6 Denise D’Amico RE/MAX Central West West Dundee
7 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago
8 Marge Pawlak RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove
9 Linda O’Donnell RE/MAX Signature Chicago
10 William White, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
11 Terri Sponburgh RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
12 Steve Malik RE/MAX Affi liates Naperville
13 Susan Coveny RE/MAX Prestige Long Grove
14 Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North Wasco
15 Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove
16 Robert Wisdom RE/MAX Professionals West Elgin
17 Paul Booth RE/MAX ‘10’ Palos Park
18 Tenkas Viswanathan RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove
19 Mike Buder RE/MAX Excellence South Holland
20 Georgia Colovos RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
1 Jim Conway RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet2 Connie DeAndrea RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg3 Melisande RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors® Oak Park Van Liedekerke4 Mark Weinert RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg5 Bryan Bomba RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale6 Marek Prus RE/MAX Cumberland Norridge7 Jessica Rivera RE/MAX Acclaimed Bensenville8 David Lobraco RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove9 Janice Weiner RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights10 Kathy Jansen RE/MAX Central Roselle
11 Edward Lukasik RE/MAX Professionals Bolingbrook
12 John Monino RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
13 Sharon Gidley RE/MAX Innovations Algonquin
14 Israel Fuentes RE/MAX Home Center Chicago
15 Susan Fidler RE/MAX ‘10’ Oak Lawn
16 Val Napadov RE/MAX North Northbrook
17 Sheila Brunetti RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights
18 Debra Pawlowicz RE/MAX Action Lisle
19 Karen Lippoldt RE/MAX Suburban Glen Ellyn
20 Michael Quaglia RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove
Top 20 Residential Individuals through February 2008
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Sales Associates of the Month
Addison Rita Neri John Monino John Monino
Aledo Starr Zook Starr Zook Starr Zook
Algonquin Karen Goins Karen Goins Karen Goins
Andalusia Tyler Fuhr Karen Hilgers Tyler Fuhr
Antioch Cary Cybul George Bessette Cory Cybul
Arlington Hts. Cyndy Hass Sharon Sims Sharon Sims
Aurora (Affi liates-South) Sandra Johnson Sandra Johnson Sandra Johnson
Aurora (Town & Country) Roy Ramsey John McEnroe Kerry Shay
Barrington Kathy Pinkus Catherine Schmidt Pamela Jacobs
Barrington (South) N/A N/A William Diehl
Bartlett Timothy Winfrey Timothy Winfrey Timothy Winfrey
Belvidere Jacqueline Zenk Jacqueline Zenk Agnes Fay
Bensenville Enio Florian Jeanette Brigham Ignacio Escamilla
Berwyn Maria Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Richard Smith
Bloomingdale Gloria Tomaras Tim Sotis Shaun Jurczewski
Bolingbrook Edward Lukasik Ann Beirn Edward Lukasik
Buffalo Grove Andee Hausman Andee Hausman Larry Leibovitz
Burr Ridge Gopi Ram Julia Rzeppa Gopi Ram
Byron Kitty Moring Kitty Moring Lisa Bielskis
Carol Stream Tim Binning Tim Binning Richard Fisher
Cary Mary Opfer Mary Opfer/ Paul Shaw Sonja Pagoni
Chicago (212°) Fevin Reyes William Grossmann William Grossmann
Chicago (Adventure) Michael Mihes Ewa Debicka Ewa Debicka
Chicago Rod Batres William Mombela Malgorzata Nelson(City Realtors®-Belmont)
Chicago Jose Tenezaca Barbara Robertson Tomasz Florianowicz(City Realtors®-Harlem North)
Chicago N/A Jose Cuadra Ellen Silverman(City Realtors®-Milwaukee)
Chicago (Edge) Kevin Tatum Kevin Tatum Kevin Tatum
Chicago Karen Breen-Elia Kristi Gunther Karen Breen-Elia(Exclusive Properties)
Chicago (Executives) Adriana Berruti Carlos Cubas Jovany Mendoza
Chicago (Golden Gate) Samuel Varaprasad/ Samuel Varaprasad/ Samuel Varaprasad/ Petronilo Escobar Petronilo Escobar Petronilo Escobar
Chicago (Home Center) Jose Luis Miranda Teresa Zubricki Oscar Campos
Chicago (Millennium) Demetrios Chronis N/A Claudia Jones
Chicago (New Stars) Ana Cruz Louis Blume Ana Cruz
Chicago (North Coast) Brian Kennedy Yvonne Carns Yvonne Carns
Chicago (Platinum) N/A Sylvia Martinez- Sylvia Martinez- Johnson Johnson
Chicago Darrell Johnson Cynthia Miller Anna Davis(Preferred Brokers-Western)
Chicago (Select) Al Cacciottolo Barb Gembala Halina Novakovich
Chicago (Signature) Linda O'Donnell Linda O'Donnell Linda O'Donnell
Chicago (Signature North) Hugo Rodriguez Ricardo Morales Hugo Rodriguez
Chicago (Skyline) Jose Campoverde Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera
Chicago (Vision II) Joseph Harris Ellen Silverman Aberlyn Zeigler
Crete Linda Benko Guillermina Munoz Barb Bailey
Crystal Lake Cookie Lamb John Greener Patricia Wolf
Darien Vipin Gulati Vipin Gulati Vanamali Shetty
Deer Park Diane Laino Diane Laino Joan Dailey
Deerfi eld Kevin Sonken N/A Luis Corral
Des Plaines William Farrell Rajendra Shah William Farrell
Dixon Susie VanOosten Susie VanOosten Brandy Whelan
Downers Grove N/A Marge Pawlak Marge Pawlak
Elburn Denise Rogers Denise Rogers Harvey Jackson Jr.
Elgin (Horizon) Esther Zamudio Judy LoBianco Nelson Esther Zamudio
Elgin (Professionals West) Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom
Elk Grove (Destiny) Joseph Nitti Sandra Marie David Lobraco Formento
Elk Grove (Territory) Jerry Hoffman Maria Peterson Jerry Hoffman
Elmhurst Bernie Buss Bernie Buss Rakesh Kumar
Elmwood Park Erica McClain Patricia McNally David Burdeen
Flossmoor Bruce Hackel Bruce Hackel Bruce Hackel
Frankfort Donna Jarvis Laura LePage David Cobb
Franklin Park Mike Dybas Mike Dybas Donna Raven
Freeport Patricia Kloepping Lynn Epping Patricia Kloepping
Geneseo Jean Pritchard Mark VanHyfte Jean Pritchard
Geneva Matthew Kombrink Matthew Kombrink Matthew Kombrink
Genoa Tammy Engel Mary Gedmin Margy Hill
Gilberts Don Cook Sam Carrozza Jennifer Johnson
Glen Ellyn Haya Miller Joel Adams Joel Adams
Glenview Husain Fakhri Thomas Rebarchak Sunny Kim
Grayslake Anna Klarck Jim Starwalt Anna Klarck
Gurnee Craig Stein Kristina Seegren Paul Baker
Hampshire David Anthony N/A N/A
Hanover Park N/A Christine Bleser Christine Bleser
Harvard Jeannie Palmer N/A Jeannie Palmer
Hinsdale Eileen Fielding Robert Briant Bryan Bomba
Hoffman Estates Scott Koltz Matt Morse Enrique Aguilar
Homer Glen Judy Glockler Jason VanderMeer Madonna Egan
Huntley Anthony Bellino Catherine Speach Catherine Speach
Ingleside Holly Blanchette N/A William Penzel
Joliet Kathy McCauley- Rosemary West Jim Conway Dames
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Sales Associates of the Month
LaGrange Coya Smith Elizabeth Kmet Coya Smith
Lake Bluff Jane Lee Jane Lee Jane Lee
Lake Forest Deborah Cassidy Gwen Kukla Kathy Pyle
Lake in the Hills Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley
Lake Villa/Lindenhurst Gene Carey Christopher Hoelz Pat Kappeler
Lake Zurich Frank Tierney Frank Tierney Cherie Smith Zurek
Lansing Robert O’Hara Robert O’Hara Robert O’Hara
Lemont Paul Tabor Jeanne Dominguez Melissa Gray
Libertyville Leslie McDonnell Leslie McDonnell Leslie McDonnell
Lisle Lisa Gillespie Jeff Stainer Jeff Stainer
Lockport Maria Dziubczynski Steve Brashler Steve Brashler
Lombard Randy Stob Randy Stob Bill Ranieri
Long Grove (Prestige) Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Susan Coveny
Long Grove (Showcase) Teresa Cavaligos Sharron Kelley Sharron Kelley
Loves Park N/A Lori Preusse Lori Preusse
Marengo Michael Grismer Laura Heinberg Gloria Gajewski
McHenry Ken Koreba Katherine O’Neill Patrick O’Neill
Morris Vicki Geiger Vicki Geiger Vicki Geiger
Morton Grove Andrzej Klisiewicz Arceli Antonio Andrzej Klisiewicz
Mount Prospect Carol Baker James Regan James Regan
Naperville (Affi liates) Angus Woodbury Daniel Firks Sandra Hunter
Naperville (North) N/A Scott McFarlan William White, Jr.
Naperville (Prof. Select) Collette Weikum Bertrand Gor Collette Weikum
Naperville (South) N/A Sharon Baines Sharon Baines
New Lenox Kim Noonan Janna Denton Al Walsh
Niles William Tyminski Basya Breslav Hyeongtae Suh
Norridge Lou Soteras Mary Jo Downes Lou Soteras
North Aurora Mike Cluck Diana Cook Lisa Streit
Northbrook Michael Fuller Kathleen Johnson Ellen Atlas
Oak Brook Lee Ernst Bridgette Dunn Carol Garland
Oak Lawn (‘10’) Jack Mansour Bernadeta Szczech Jack Mansour
Oak Lawn Isabel Diaz Isabel Diaz John McGee Jr.(Peak Performers)
Oak Park Robert Swindal Wendy Cibula Marion Digre
Oregon Mark True Danny Meier Carla Benesh
Orland Park (Harlem) Bruce La Ha Jane Blankshain Linda Griffi n
Orland Park (Humphrey) James Kennedy James Kennedy James Kennedy
Orland Park (Wolf Road) George Slowinski Thomas Dixon George Slowinski
Oswego David Chally Brian Hauser David Chally
Palatine David Schwabe Laura Weaver David Schwabe
Palos Heights Tom Maloney Kathy Toscas Jim Nealis
Palos Park Thomas Domasik Neil Marion Paul Booth
Park Ridge Daniel McGovern Daniel McGovern Keith Reboletti
Plainfi eld Jackie Rogers Jackie Rogers Becky O’Neill
Poplar Grove Mary Ellis Mary Ellis N/A
Richmond Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Elise Livingston/ Christina Scandiff
Rochelle John Bearrows Jennie McLaughlin John Bearrows
Rock Falls Carol Schryver Edward Keen Barbara Kophamer
Rock Island David Vyncke Jason Bitting Ronda House
Rockford Tina Eisler Carl Ratmeyer Tina Eisler(Property Source)
Rockford (Accord) Rick Davis Rick Davis Rick Davis
Rolling Meadows Michelle Rante Alfredo Ramon Basel Tarabein DePinto
Roselle Dorothy Zabinski Susan Camiliere Michael Machlet
Schaumburg Mary Myzia James Huntzicker James Huntzicker
Schaumburg (North) Theresa Hunt Scot Kent Connie DeAndrea
Shorewood Harold Parsley Christine Ruzich Joann Ketcik
Skokie Elena Dan Dan Florian John Dias
South Holland Ruth Grzyb Monica Poland Mike Buder
St. Charles Kari Kohler Wayne Reuter Kari Kohler
Sterling Eric Bird Eric Bird John Rosengren
Sugar Grove Edie Jahn N/A N/A
Viola Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger
Wasco Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Alex Rullo
Wauconda Keith Wevers Yolonda Moenning Sandra Crispe
Waukegan Dawn Ruiz Beverly Case Lilly Cardenas
West Chicago Cindy Banks Cindy Banks Cindy Banks
West Dundee Denise D’Amico N/A Connie Higel
Westchester Nancy Carrino Bertha Morgan- Daniel Pauls Jackson
Western Springs Mary Bass Cook Sarah Ritter Carol Rosentreter
Wheaton Sharon Susann Fred Nelson Fred Nelson Rhoades
Wheeling Alla Aizenberg N/A Faina Firfer
Willow Springs Gloria Deizman Paul Stepanovich Linda Saracco
Wilmette N/A Ned Leuchtner Ned Leuchtner
Wilmington Judy Sundine Judy Sundine Jodi Bette/ Aggie Masse
Wood Dale Michael Ibarra Michael Ibarra Tim Soltys
Woodstock Nancy Sobol Louise Berger Arnold Zoglauer
Yorkville Lisa Pessina-Knur Lisa Pessina-Knur LauraLee McElroy
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Sales Associates of the Month
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
Top 20 Commercial Teams through March 2008
1 Al Vallejo RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
2 James Schaid RE/MAX Plaza McHenry
3 Hugo Rodriguez RE/MAX Signature North Chicago
4 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
5 Michael Mondello RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
6 Bruce Hackel RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
7 Young Kim RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove
8 James Cesarek RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
9 Bruce La Ha RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
10 David Bulava RE/MAX Central Roselle
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
Top 20 Commercial Individuals through March 2008
1 Peter Dravilas RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
2 George Iliopoulos RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale
3 George Zoellick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor
4 Joseph Wong RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Palatine
5 William Grossmann RE/MAX 212° Chicago
6 Eric Bird RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling
7 Judith Farmer RE/MAX Signature North Chicago
8 Sana Samawi RE/MAX ‘10’ Oak Lawn
9 Tom Arianas RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove
10 Lee Dominguez RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago
11 Ken Koreba RE/MAX Plaza McHenry
12 Paul Fasold RE/MAX Signature Chicago
13 Deepika Syal RE/MAX United Wheeling
14 Lori Scelsi RE/MAX Properties Western Springs
15 Christopher DeSimone RE/MAX Signature Chicago
16 Hyeongtae Suh RE/MAX All Stars Niles
17 Kamlesh Shah RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
18 Dwight Davidson RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles
19 Harinder Hundal RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
20 Linda Hoss RE/MAX Town and Country Aurora
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
Top 20 Residential Teams through March 2008
1 Coya Smith RE/MAX Properties LaGrange
2 Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers Lake Bluff
3 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
4 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago
5 James Kennedy RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park
6 Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
7 Terri Sponburgh RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
8 William White, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville
9 Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North Wasco
10 Marge Pawlak RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove
11 Linda O’Donnell RE/MAX Signature Chicago
12 Steve Malik RE/MAX Affi liates Naperville
13 Matthew Kombrink RE/MAX Excels Geneva
14 Denise D’Amico RE/MAX Central West West Dundee
15 Susan Coveny RE/MAX Prestige Long Grove
16 Robert Wisdom RE/MAX Professionals West Elgin
17 Rosemary West RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet
18 Marco Amidei RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville
19 Daniel McGovern RE/MAX Properties Northwest Park Ridge
20 Vicki Geiger RE/MAX Top Properties Morris
NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN
1 Connie DeAndrea RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg2 Jim Conway RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet3 Bryan Bomba RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale4 Mark Weinert RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg5 Melisande RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors® Oak Park Van Liedekerke6 Edward Lukasik RE/MAX Professionals Bolingbrook7 David Cobb RE/MAX All Properties New Lenox8 Karen Breen-Elia RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago9 Sharon Sims RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights
10 Kristi Gunther RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago
11 Marek Prus RE/MAX Cumberland Norridge
12 Richard Capoccioni RE/MAX Center Grayslake
13 John Monino RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison
14 David Lobraco RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove
15 Janice Weiner RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights
16 Tina Eisler RE/MAX Property Source Rockford
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Hoffman, RE/MAX North, Northbrook, on the topic of
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