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Gail Bass, CRS
Richard Bass, CRS
Chuck Bode, CRS, GRI
Alexis Bolin, CRS
Barbara Brady, CRS, CIPS, PMN
Howard Brinton,
Tom Cain, CRS
Dale Carlton, Jr., CRS
Roy Claytor, CRS, CRB, GRI
Brad Cole, CRS, ABR
Kristan Cole, CRS, ABR, CCIM
Scott Colemere, CRS, GRI
Tina Daniel, CRS, GRI
Doug Devitre, CRS, GRI, ABR, PMN
Gee Dunsten, CRS, GRI
Debra Duvall, CRS, CIPS
David Eiglarsh, CRS
Walt Frey, CRS
Greg Gorman, CRS, CRB, GRI
Denny Grimes, CRS, ABR, GRI
Martha Hendrick, CRS, ABR
Larry Kendall,
Ron Kubek, CRS, CCIM
Rob Levy,
Char MacCallum, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
Nate Martinez, CRS, ABR, GRI
Beth Mason, CRS
Louis McGraw, CRS, ABR, CIPS, GRI
Sam Miller, CRS, GRI, E-Pro
Sandra Nickel, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
Mark Porter, CRS
John Riggins, CRS, ABR
Mario Romero, CRS
Cathy Russell, CRS, CRB, GRI
Mike Russer,
Jeff Scislow, CRS, GRI
Marsha Sell, CRS
Russell Shaw, CRS, GRI
Jean Shine, CRS, ABR
Tami Spaulding, CRS, GRI
Diane Stow, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
Buddy West, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
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Gail Bass CRS
Keller Williams Boca Raton
2500 N Military Trail, Suite 102
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Office Number: 561-981-3506
Fax: 561-893-0418
E-mail: info@bassgroup.com
Web site: www.BassGroup.com
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| Gail has been selling Real Estate successfully in South Florida since 1984. In 1992 her husband, Richard, joined her and business began to explode. Since then the Bass Group was formed and has become one of the top Real Estate Teams in the industry. Gail's passion is helping her clients achieve their real estate goals and dreams as well as training and consulting fellow Realtors on her team, in the Keller Williams Market Centers and at other offices around the country. |
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Richard Bass CRS
Keller Williams Realty
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach & Ft Lauderdale
2500 N. Millitary Trail, Suite 102
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Office Number: 877-455-2277
Fax: 561-893-0418
E-mail: richard@bassgroup.com
Web site: http://www.bassgroup.com/
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| 15 years ago Richard joined his wife and partner Gail in the real estate business. Within a short time they had grown The Bass Group into the #1 team in their market area and in 1998 was named the #1 team for their company in the State of Florida. In 2002 Gail and Richard opened the 1st Keller Williams office in their area, and now Richard is the broker/owner of 3 Keller Williams offices in South Florida. He consults and trains other Realtors on a daily basis with a focus on marketing and branding, and treating real estate as a business. He is honored to be a Star Power Star and share his knowledge and experience with others. |
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Chuck Bode CRS, GRI
N.P. Dodge Real Estate Company
12915 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
Office Number: 800-438-2633
Fax: 402-334-8595
E-mail: GETBODE@aol.com
Web site:
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| REALTOR® Chuck Bode sold 54 units his first year in real estate without a computer or a personal assistant! This former high school teacher and coach has a rare blend of humor, real world experience and passion for the real estate industry.
Chuck is Associate Broker of N. P. Dodge Real Estate Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree in Education from the University of Nebraska, a lifetime secondary schools teaching certificate, a GRI certificate from the Nebraska REALTORS® Institute and the CRS designation from the Council of Residential Specialists. He is a charter member of the Nebraska REALTORS® Association's Honor Society and is a Nebraska Real Estate Commission-approved instructor. He is a featured speaker at many state conventions, NAR's National Convention, private company programs and CRS sales rallies. He was the Selected Master of Ceremonies for the '99 Rally in Las Vegas.
Chuck has been teaching real estate and sales courses for the last 24 years and is a Senior Instructor for the Council of Residential Specialists. |
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Alexis Bolin CRS
Old South Properties Inc
4300 Bayou Blvd Ste 37
Pensacola, FL 32503
Office Number: 850-478-5446
Fax: 850-478-1987
E-mail: alexisera@aol.com
Web site: www.alexissellshomes.com
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| Alexis has been in real estate for the past 29 years all of it with the same broker. She has been the #1 ERA Agent Nationwide three times and continues to be ranked in the top 10 ERA agents in the nation. She has closed over has closed more than 2500 transactions. A great finish for a former waitress of 18 years who once worked three waitress jobs to support her family.
In the town of Pensacola, Florida, Alexis is some what a local celebrity. Bus benches and billboards carry her picture and she can be seen on local cable TV with her own call in talk show. She is active in her local association of Realtors and has served as Vice-President and Treasurer and Director for the Pensacola Association of Realtors. Also an active Rotarian as well as a member of Impact 100.
A popular speaker, panelist and moderator Alexis is known in national and local circles for being the "Queen of overcoming objections and negotiating". She was honored to be the key note speaker at the ERA of Europe Convention in Paris, France and also at the Spanish Real Estate Convention in Barcelona, Spain. She has spoken at the NAR convention as well as the Florida Association of Realtors Convention. Articles authored by Alexis have appeared national real estate magazines. Alexis is on the Cadre for the Star Power Buyer University.
She is married to Michael who is also a real estate broker, has three children two of whom are licensed Realtors and has two granddaughters. |
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Barbara Brady CRS, CIPS, PMN
Coldwell Banker
7626 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32819
Office Number: 800-775-1040
Fax: 407-363-5552
E-mail: Barbara@thebarbarabradyteam.com
Web site: www.thebarbarabradyteam.com
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| Barbara Brady and The Barbara Brady Team at Coldwell Banker have more than 30 solid years of real estate experience in Central Florida. Last year the Team sold more than 70 homes with a volume of $35 million. For the past three years, Barbara has been recognized as one of Top 100 Agents in the Florida family of Coldwell Banker associates. She is also a Certified Property Specialist and Certified International Property Specialist bestowed by the National Association of REALTORS® based on performance and extensive study. In addition, she is a Certified Previews Specialist, for her extensive knowledge of marketing upper tier properties. Barbara Brady is also a Director for the Florida Association of REALTORS® and for the Orlando Regional REALTORS® Association as well as President of the Orlando Regional Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS® 2006. |
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Howard Brinton
Star Power Systems
4772 Walnut Street, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
Office Number: 303-449-8181
Fax: 303-449-4222
E-mail: ContactUs@GoStarPower.com
Web site: www.GoStarPower.com
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Everything you look for in a dynamic educator, you’ll find in Howard Brinton. Howard has a pulse on the heartbeat of the real estate industry from first-hand experience. Having been an agent and broker for 17 years closing 470 transactions his peak year, he’s no stranger to the challenges and demands of the job.
On a deeper professional level, have you ever met someone who not only cares if you succeed in your business life, but also wants you to have an enriched personal, financial and spiritual life? Howard has a heartfelt dedication to others. He is as real off the stage as he is on a rare quality in itself that sets him apart. Howard’s commitment to improving the quality of REALTORS® lives is manifested in his life’s work as National President of the Council of Residential Specialists, as creator of STAR POWER® University program, and as a mentor to highly successful REALTORS®. Howard’s personal mission statement is, to deepen learning, foster creativity and growth, while living with integrity and joy. |
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Tom Cain CRS
RE/ MAX Realty Associates
2009 Fox Dr., Suite G
Champaign, IL 61820
Office Number: 217-352-5700
Fax: 217-352-0108
E-mail: tom@soltec.net
Web site: www.cainandcompany.com
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| In 1989 Tom was disabled out of Kraft Foods due to a form of Muscular Dystrophy. In that time his lemons have become lemonade. Tom started his career like many as a single agent and over the years has built a very successful team.
Tom has 4 full time administrative assistants, 4 buyer’s agents, 1 listing agent and himself. His team is ranked in the top 100 of all RE/MAX teams in the United States.
Tom has been married to his wife, Sonna since 1983. He is a proud father of two sons, Tynan and Eric and a handsome grandson, Brady. Tom is a very active part in their lives along with sports and other school activities.
Tom and his wife, Sonna, are dedicated to giving back to the community. As noted as Tom’s 'motto' on his RE/MAX business card, and truly Tom’s philosophy to the real estate business: "dedicated to helping others".
Since 2003 Tom has spoken to and inspired thousands of agents, sharing his systems and positive attitude in the real estate market today. |
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Dale Carlton, Jr. CRS
Carlton Realty, Inc.
3538 N. Hwy. 112, Ste 2
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Office Number: 479.582.3200
Fax: 479.582.3201
E-mail: dale@dalecarlton.com
Web site: http://www.CarltonRealtyInc.com
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| Dale Carlton Jr., CRS, started working in real estate in 1998 and became an attorney in 2001. He is Senior Vice President and Executive Broker with Lindsey & Associates, Inc., the leading real estate firm in Arkansas where he has marketed over $100 million in properties in the past five years. He also owns, co-owns or manages more than 200 residential and commercial properties in northwest Arkansas.
Dale has extensive teaching experience in the real estate industry including the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education, the Arkansas Institute of Real Estate, Lorman Education Services and Sterling Education Services. His high-energy presentations are filled with humor and practical tips for agents of all levels of experience. |
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Roy Claytor CRS, CRB, GRI
Coldwell Banker Premier
4000 Balmoral Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Office Number: 256 656-2921
Fax: 256-650-0082
E-mail:
Web site: http://www.royclaytorteam.com/
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| Roy Claytor was licensed in October 1976 and subsequently earned the distinction of being named the youngest million dollar producer in Huntsville by the Alabama Board of Realtors in 1977 and the youngest multi-million dollar producer in 1978.
He has accumulated over $600 million in Lifetime Sales and is an active member of Huntsville Board of Realtors as well as a continuing variety of committees. He is the past president of Huntsville Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors
Roy currently spends his off time at his homes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Bariloche, Argentina |
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Brad Cole CRS, ABR
RE/MAX of Wasilla
5131 E. Mayflower Lane
Wasilla, AK 99654
Office Number: 907-373-3575
Fax: 907-376-6515
E-mail: Brad@BradfordCole.com
Web site: www.KristanCole.com
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| Brad Cole is the Listing Partner for the Kristan Cole Team in Wasilla, Alaska, and he an Associate Broker. Brad received his undergraduate business degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He had over 30 years experience in the corporate world before joining Kristan in 2002. Since that time he has received the designation CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), and also is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach), coaching REALTORS and other professionals. He is a member of the Valley Board of Realtors serving as the current President-Elect and will be President for 2008. He also serves as a Director for the Alaska Association or Realtors and was recently appointed to the Alaska Real Estate Commission by Alaska’s Governor, Sara Palin. |
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Kristan Cole CRS, ABR, CCIM
RE/MAX of Wasilla
5131 E. Mayflower Lane
Wasilla, AK 99654
Office Number: 907-373-3575
Fax: 907-376-6515
E-mail: kristan@kristancole.com
Web site: www.kristancole.com
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| Kristan is the energetic leader of The Kristan Cole Team in Wasilla, Alaska. She has made her mark in this small town by using her leadership skills to build and develop a team of fifteen members. She has been the #1 RE/MAX in Alaska in1988, 2000 and 2002 through 2006. She was in the Top 100 with RE/MAX International in 2001 and 2003 through 2006. Kristan received her MBA in 1995, CCIM 1996, CRS 1999, ABR 2003, & CLHMS 2004. Kristan’s vision for serving others, giving back, and being others’ focused, make her a leader worth following. She creates an environment that others want to be a part of. Kristan leads by example and is a tremendous role model for everyone she comes in contact with. The Governor of Alaska appointed Kristan to the Royalty Oil and Gas Advisory Board in 2007. Kristan is married to Brad Cole, another CRS panelist, and they are raising 5 children. |
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Scott Colemere CRS, GRI
Colemere Realty Associates LLC
2061 Delmont Dr
Salt Lake Ci, UT 84117
Office Number: 801-403-8565
Fax: 801-303-9085
E-mail: scott@colemererealty.com
Web site: http://www.colemererealty.com
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| Scott Colemere is a third generation real estate professional. In his youth he worked in property maintenance, management and leasing for the family business.
Scott grew up in Salt Lake City, attended BYU and graduated from the University of Utah. He majored in Business and Japanese. He studied and worked in Japan as an intern. He became licensed in 1997.
He is skilled in the marketing of residential, investment and commercial properties. He has earned the GRI the CRS designations and has completed all of the required course work for the CCIM designation.
Scott is happily married, the father of five children. He lives in Sandy, Utah where he’s involved in community, church service and sports. He also enjoys serving as a little league soccer coach. |
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Tina Daniel CRS, GRI
American Real Estate Services
P.O. Box 1681, 915 E. Race
Searcy, AR 72145
Office Number: 501-268-0600
Fax: 501-268-0201
E-mail: tina@tinadaniel.com
Web site: www.tinadaniel.com
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| Tina B. Daniel, Licensed Real Estate Broker since 1980. Broker/Owner of her own real estate brokerage firm, American Real Estate Service. Founder and Director of the Arkansas Institute of Real Estate where she has taught various real estate courses since 1982.
Tina has served on the Board of Governors and the Budget Committee for the Council of Residential Specialists. She is a Senior CRS Instructor for the CRS 105 one-unit course, Making the Right Real Estate Finance Decisions and the Wealth Building Course (CRS 204), Creating Wealth through Residential Real Estate Investments. |
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Doug Devitre CRS, GRI, ABR, PMN
Doug Devitre Speaker Series
1213 Oakleaf Drive
St. Louis, MO 63119
Office Number:
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E-mail: Speaking@DougDevitre.com
Web site: www.RETechTraining.com
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| Doug Devitre is making an impact in the St. Louis metropolitan area. He has centered his focus around education, marketing with technology, and giving back to the community. He currently possesses 8 Designations and four certifications from the National and State Association of REALTORS®. In 2006 alone he was named Business Leader of the Year for the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, Top Fifty REALTORS® on the Rise by Real Estate Magazine, Best in Client Satisfaction by St. Louis Magazine, and the prestigious Honor Society of the Missouri Association of REALTORS®. Doug was also featured twice in REALTOR® magazine (February 2007 and August 2007) for cutting edge marketing ideas that WOW consumers.
Doug is a certified e-PRO Trainer for the National Association of REALTORS® and licensed instructor for Pat Zaby Seminars and Systems. He offers training programs to agents across the country helping them with internet marketing and technology solutions to become more productive and increase their bottom line. One of the few Gen Xer trainers in the country that clearly understands the demands of his generation and the psychology of the online consumer. Currently Doug is a licensed broker for Prudential Alliance REALTORS® in St. Louis, Missouri. He has numerous websites for consumers including: www.DougDevitre.com, www.NewLiveListings.com to search all homes for sale in the St. Louis area, www.StLouisLoftsource.com the first video blog for the Downtown St. Louis, and www.STLtranslator.com that will help search all homes for sale in 13 different languages. |
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Gee Dunsten CRS, GRI
Gee Dunsten Seminars, Inc.
408 Cobblers Green
Salisbury, MD 21801
Office Number: 443-523-0023
Fax: 410-742-5203
E-mail: Gee@gee-dunsten.com
Web site: www.gee-dunsten.com
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| Gee Dunsten has been in the trenches of the real estate business for three decades, selling more than $200 million during his career. For over 10 years, Dunsten has been a CRS Senior Instructor and served as its 2001 National President. An author and speaker, his hands-on approach to real estate training has made him a popular speaker at the NAR Convention and other conventions and seminars. He has taught in 49 of the 50 states and foreign countries as far-flung as Australia and New Zealand. |
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Debra Duvall CRS, CIPS
Premier Realty Group
2 N Sewall’s Point Road
Stuart, FL 34996
Office Number: 772-287-1777
Fax: 772-287-2667
E-mail: Duvall@PremierRealtyGroup.com
Web site: http://fl.living.net//Realtor/1007958
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| Since 1981, Debra has consistently earned the highest sales achievement awards. She is one of her area’s top agents, with a particular expertise in the marketing of luxury and waterfront properties. Debra believes that success is built on a firm foundation of education, experience, honesty, and sincere dedication to service—the very qualities that have earned Debra so many client referrals. |
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David Eiglarsh CRS
RE/MAX Hometown
2500 Weston Rd., #103
Weston, FL 33331
Office Number: 954-453-2020
Fax: 954-453-2022
E-mail: david@eiglarsh.com
Web site: www.eiglarsh.com
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| David Eiglarsh with the Eiglarsh Team RE/MAX Hometown in Weston, Florida, has been a successful REALTOR since he got into the business 13 years ago. He began as his mother Dorothy’s assistant, and within six months, had become a top producer, and then partnered with Dorothy just another six months after that. Weston, Florida lies about 15 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale airport, however the Eiglarsh Team services all of southern Florida, and they, like many others, have been experiencing a changing market. David takes that in stride and has simply adapted his scripts and listing presentation and ramped up his prospecting to achieve the same level of success.
David is an avid paragliding pilot and a voracious reader. He’s been married for 12 years to his wife, Melanie, and together they have three children, all boys: six-year-old twins, Charlie and Ben, and one-year-old Lenny. His number-one priority in life is to enjoy his family and to be a great father and husband. |
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Walt Frey CRS
Walt Frey Seminars
3950 Almar Road
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Office Number: 541-955-8500
Fax: 888-588-5932
E-mail: walt@waltfrey.com
Web site: www.waltfrey.com
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| A specialist in training agents, Walter Frey has personally opened 20 sales offices and trained more than 6,000 agents when he served as the Director of Training for a national real estate company. Currently. He is the president of Walt Frey Seminars in Grants Pass, Ore., and was the president of the Council of Residential Specialists in 2002. Since 1984, Frey has taught courses nationally and internationally. Among his many honors, he was named the International Real Estate Facilitator of the Year in 1994. |
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Greg Gorman CRS, CRB, GRI
Greg Groman & Team Paradise
365 Fifth Avenue S, Suite #103
Naples, FL 34102
Office Number: 239-436-1809
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E-mail: Greg@TeamParadise.com
Web site: http://naplesrealestate.yourkwagent.com/
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| Greg’s real estate career began in 1992 and he joined to Keller Williams Platinum Realty in July of 2001. Greg has been a company sales and listing leader and continues one of the firm's top producers. This success ranks Gorman among the top 1% of all agents internationally. He is a Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute and is a "Certified Residential Specialist," holds the "Certified Residential Broker" designation and Senior Real Estate Specialist. Greg is also active in the local and State Board of REALTORS® serving on numerous committees. The Naples Area Board selected him as their "1994 Member Rising Star" and "1995 REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® of the Year" for his leadership and volunteer efforts. He's also been a member of the Naples & Florida Association Honor Societies. |
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Denny Grimes CRS, ABR, GRI
Denny Grimes & Co. at VIP Rlty
1870 Clayton Ct.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Office Number: (866) 466-3822
Fax: (239) 689-7650
E-mail: denny@dennygrimes.com
Web site: www.swfloridahomes.com
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| In 2005, Denny and his team left a large independent office and formed Denny Grimes and Company. Denny and his agents had a record year in '05 selling over 450 homes, which equated to $150 million in sales. In '06, in a falling market, sales volume was 250 homes and $80 million is dollar volume.
Denny goal was to become the residential expert for Lee County. He is a keynote speaker at the News-Press annual MarketWatch, which is the largest real estate event of the year, attracting over 2,000 in attendance. He is also a featured writer for local media sources and is a respected real estate seminar speaker and trainer.
He accomplishes a consistently high level of customer service to support his mission through the team approach to selling real estate. Denny Grimes & Company is one of the top companies in southwest Florida. Together, they out sell the average real estate agent in the area by 25-1, maintaining the promise for quality and person service communicated by the Denny Grimes & Company slogan, "Taking your move seriously." Denny has worked for this success. He holds a BA and MBA from the University of South Florida. He has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation, and he is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Denny is a Certified General Contractor, Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) and Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR). A long time Resident of Fort Myers, Florida, he is a family man with two daughters and wife Cyndi. For fun he enjoys flying, boating, and attending Broadway plays. |
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Martha Hendrick CRS, ABR
Martha Hendrick Realty
2681 NW Havre Ct.
Bend, OR 97701
Office Number: 541-815-8300
Fax: 541-383-4148
E-mail: Martha@hendrick.com
Web site: www.hendrick.com
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| As an agent and broker/owner, Martha has closed more than 1000 transactions. She was named REALTOR of the Year and received national awards and recognition for her innovative marketing, including her pioneering use of the Internet. After many years of building her Top Ten independent residential brokerage company in metro-Houston, Martha and her husband, Sandy, sold their successful business and relocated to Central Oregon. In "starting over" in a new market, Martha has sold real estate in Resort communities and worked with developers in WA, OR, and CA. Martha loves playing with her mini- Australian Shepherd, Boomer, and gardening.
A popular panelist and moderator at both regional and national levels, she encourages the participants to focus on three goals to implement immediately for greater success.
Now a certified Coach, she enjoys helping others achieve their personal best in real estate. |
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Larry Kendall
The Group, Inc. Real Estate
2803 East Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Office Number: 970-229-0700
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E-mail: lkendall@thegroupinc.com
Web site: www.the groupinc.com
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| Larry Kendall holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University and has engaged in the real estate business for 30 years. He is the retired Chairman and one of the founding partners of The Group, Inc., a real estate firm owned equally by its sales associates and staff. Presently, the firm has 250 owners in 7 offices throughout Northern Colorado. Real Trends Magazine consistently ranks The Group, Inc. as one of the top 200 real estate firms in America. In 2002 and again in 2005, Realtor Magazine named The Group, Inc. "The Most Productive Company in The Country" as measured by transactions per association.
Larry and Pat have two children. Pat is a professor of nutrition at Colorado State University.
Larry's mission is to help people bring out the best in themselves and their organizations. |
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Ron Kubek CRS, CCIM
Keller Williams Realty
7173 West Saanich Road
Brentwood, BC V8m 1P7
Office Number: A
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E-mail: ron@kw.com
Web site: www.ronkubek.com
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| Ron Kubek entered the Real Estate business in 1985 where in 2 short years he rose to the #2 Realtor in the Victoria Real Estate Board. His career continued to grow to the point of #1 sales person in Victoria from 1995-1997 and winner of many International Awards and recognitions. His career has continued to evolve to that of a currently successful Mega Agent with a great team of agents and he has added many different roles along the way. Ron is the founder of Keller Williams Realty Canada and still is a partner to this day. He has owned and still owns a Real Estate Sales Brokerage Business.
As an award winning Realtor, Ron has appeared as a Featured Speaker and contributor at Hobbs Herder conferences, Howard Brinton Annual Conferences and the Annual Keller Williams Conferences along with countless others. His work has attracted local and International Media attention including the New York Times
Ron demonstrates how to move forward in life and business with his highly effective energy and passion. His messages are delivered in a blunt yet caring style as he asks the questions that help people to think “BIG”! He shows professionals in the Real Estate industry how to have a business and have a life outside of the business with family and to make a difference. |
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Rob Levy
Prudential Northwest Properties
9600 SW Barnes Road, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97225
Office Number: 503-906-1444
Fax: 503-520-2203
E-mail: rob@roblevy.com
Web site: www.RobLevy.com
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| Rob Levy was born in England and raised all over the world, including England, France, and Canada, where in one location he even rode a snowmobile to school. Since 1984, he has lived in Portland, Oregon, after moving from Victoria, BC, with a short stint in Los Angeles in between. He’s been a licensed REALTOR® with the same firm Prudential Northwest Properties and in the same office since 1988.
Rob is extremely tech-savvy and was the first e-Certified Prudential real estate agent in the world. His team of buyer specialists—both full- and part-time" and his office staff (both in and out of the actual office) are all able to take advantage of the latest technology to serve more clients (sometimes as many as 5,000 buyers are receiving information form them) all at the highest level of service. By utilizing technology to its fullest and by combining all of the elements that make up a great agent excellent customer service and efficient follow-up Rob has become one of the top agents in the country. And he continues to live by his father’s wise words: "People don’t care what you know until they know you care."
Rob and his wife, Bev, have three sons in college, ages 21, 20, and 18; and together they enjoy traveling around the world collecting antiques and art. They also treasure the times that they are able to get away to their seaside retreat on the Oregon coast. Rob is also an avid snowboarder and has no trouble keeping up with his three sons on the slopes of Mt. Hood. |
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Char MacCallum CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
Char MacCallum Real Estate
1819 S Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
Office Number: (888) 782-8857
Fax: (913) 782-9429
E-mail: char@char4homes.com
Web site: www.char4homes.com
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| Char MacCallum has been a REALTOR® for 30 years, and after working for a mega agent brokerage firm she decided to open her own boutique firm to provide the high level of service to her clients and customers. Char was listed in the top 100 in the nation by REALTOR® magazine and coaches other REALTORS® through Star Power Coaching. Char markets in Olathe Kansas, the southwest suburb of Kansas City. |
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Nate Martinez CRS, ABR, GRI
RE/MAX Professionals
7111 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Office Number: 632-643-1011
Fax: 632-643-1009
E-mail: nate@nateshomes.com
Web site: www.nateshomes.com
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| Nate has been selling Real Estate in the Phoenix area for over 21 years. His designations include ABR, CRS, GRI, CRP, e-PRO and Certified Luxury Home Specialist. His team consists of 3 Full Time Buyer Specialists, 3 Full Time Administrative Assistants.
In addition to being a co-owner of RE/MAX Professionals, Nate is a director for the state and national Association of Realtors as well as the incoming 2008 president for the Phoenix Association’s of Realtors. RE/MAX Professionals has valley locations in Glendale, Surprise and Avondale, as well as an in house mortgage company, Professional Financial Services of Arizona and RE/MAX Professionals “Certified Pre-Owned” Home Warranty Program. |
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Beth Mason CRS
Beth Mason Realty
23 Old Delmonte Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
Office Number: 800-209-7586
Fax: 703-425-1517
E-mail: beth@bethmason.com
Web site: www.bethmason.com
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| Beth Mason has worked for 29 years in real estate sales and was the #1 Top Producer for Long and Foster, Realtors, the nation’s largest real estate company 1991. Beth is part of the Star Power Organization and works with many top agents and teams nationally as business consult and coach. She has had several years of extensive training in personal and leadership development through Farr & Associates in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Fred Gross in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1996, Beth sold her real estate practice and by combining her experience in sales and her leadership background, Beth created her own small business, "Smart Talk Seminars," in 1996. Through her seminars, Beth provides motivational speaking, sales and team training, consulting and executive coaching services and has helped many agents buy, sell or merge their individual practices. Beth holds a Masters degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and is nationally certified as a professional executive/life coach. |
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Louis McGraw CRS, ABR, CIPS, GRI
Keller Williams Realty West
225 Ave I, Ste 201
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Office Number: 310-792-0767
Fax: 310-919-3188
E-mail: louis@louismcgraw.com
Web site: www.louismcgraw.com
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| Louis found his passion for real estate in 2001. As a broker with Keller Williams Realty West, he specializes in residential sales and investments, analyzing properties for investors and putting together investment tours around the country.
As a helicopter instructor for the Saudi Arabian government, Louis learned the customs and cultures of several foreign countries in the Middle East and Japan. He conducted diversity training at American Airlines, and led training seminars to thousands of Boeing employees.
Louis is an international trainer and speaker and currently coaches several real estate and mortgage companies in the Los Angeles area about business and marketing strategies. His client list includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Los Angeles S.W.A.T., the city of Pasadena, the city of Los Angeles, the Pomona Police Department, Home Land Security, American Airlines, Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, SoCal Brokers, and Seward Real Estate and Financial Inc. |
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Sam Miller CRS, GRI, E-Pro
RE/MAX Stars Realty
710 South Main Street
Mount Vernon, OH 43050-3401
Office Number: 740-397-7800
Fax: 740-399-3604
E-mail: samsells@sammiller.com
Web site: www.sammiller.com
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| Sam Miller entered the real estate business at the age of 18 right after graduating from high school. His primary market is in Mount Vernon, Ohio a small town with a population of 15,000 people. He has been Knox County’s Top Home Seller every year since 1992 and he has successfully averaged more than 300 closed transactions a year during the past 5 years with a relatively small team. Sam’s career sales exceed more than 2,800 transactions. Sam utilizes systems and technology for each step of the real estate process and he is continually fine tuning and streamlining his real estate systems to increase his efficiency and be able to handle more sales without growing his staff. |
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Sandra Nickel CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
Hat Team REALTORS
1044 E Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106
Office Number: 800-Hat-Lady
Fax: 334-269-4083
E-mail: whatateam@hatteam.com
Web site: www.hatteam.com
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| Sandra Nickel has been listing and selling residential real estate for over 26 years. While she owns her own small company, her income comes strictly from selling houses day in and day out. She has been interviewed as a Howard Brinton Star. Her Hat Team was listed among the top 300 in closed transaction sides by REALTOR Magazine in 2001 and 2002.
In addition to the CRS designation, she is also an ABR and SRES. Her next education goal is the CIPS. Sandra believes that professional education has contributed heavily to her success. Sandra serves as Rainmaker for her team, which is made up of 8 full-time members, 4 in production and 4 on the administrative side.
Over the past few years, Sandra has devoted approximately 1000 hours per year to volunteer activities including historic preservation, affordable housing, community development in Montgomery’s less affluent areas, re- vitalization of the riverfront and downtown areas. In October 2002 she was recognized by the City’s mayor as a Lifetime Community Advocate.
Sandra was named the Alabama CRS Chapter 2007 member of the year. She has also served on the board of directors of the national organization. |
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Mark Porter CRS
MarkPorter.net
3640 Cimarron Dr
Carrolton, TX 75007
Office Number: 972-395-9814
Fax: 972-733-8042
E-mail: Mark@MarkPorter.net
Web site: www.MarkPorter.net
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Mark Porter currently sells real estate for a leading Dallas-area broker while also operating MarkPorter.net, a national real estate training and consulting firm. He started his real estate career at a Wisconsin agency in 1990 and was named Rookie of the Year. Throughout his career, he has consistently earned top honors in the Multi-Million Dollar Club.
Porter discovered a passion for technology that helped him earn an average market time of less than 10 days at 99 percent list price. In 1993, he became an instructor for a national real estate computer-system company in Minneapolis. He later directed training for PREP Software in Dallas.
As an expert in mainstream real estate technology and investing, Porter has conducted real estate training and technology seminars for thousands of REALTORS in more than 40 states for more than a decade. He is a Senior Instructor with the Council of Residential Specialists, and is a frequent speaker at industry conventions and training seminars. |
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John Riggins CRS, ABR
John Riggins Real Estate
500 Ala Moana Blvd #400
Honolulu, HI 96813
Office Number: 800-523-7653
Fax:
E-mail: john@johnriggins.net
Web site: www.johnriggins.net
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| John bases his business on honesty and providing the absolute best possible service while maintaining a sense of humor. His military background and strong Christian work ethic form the base for the superior customer service that he provides. John has assisted over 2,500 families buy and sell homes. Over 98% of the properties he has listed have sold. By accomplishing his goals in assisting buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs he was named one of the top 50 Realtors® in North America by Howard Brinton and Bill Barrett.
John utilizes cutting edge technology, numerous virtual assistants, several web sites and follow up drip campaigns to assist customers and offer unique information regarding real estate in Hawaii. |
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Cathy Russell CRS, CRB, GRI
Cathy Russell Team Real Estate
2506 Covington
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Office Number: 765-426-7000
Fax: 765-497-1003
E-mail: cathy@russellteam.com
Web site: www.cathyrussell.com
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| Cathy began her Real Estate career in 1974 after graduating from Purdue University in home planning and working in the building industry. After raising her three children, she returned to Coldwell Banker Sycamore Realty in 1989. Putting heavy emphasis on further education led Cathy to break several top-producing records. In 1998, she established her own Real Estate Agency—Cathy Russell Team Real Estate. Mother of three and grandmother now, she continues to emphasize learning, doing your best and helping people get what they want out of life, all the while having FUN! |
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Mike Russer
Russer Communcations
1124 Las Olas Ave., Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA
Office Number: 877-977-1188
Fax: 603-720-5823
E-mail: siteinfo@russer.com
Web site: http://www.russer.com/
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| Michael J. Russer (a.k.a. "Mr. Internet®") is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant and writer about the Internet for the real estate industry. He literally "wrote the book" about working with the Internet Empowered Consumer and was named one of 25 most influential people in real estate for 2000 and is the architect of NAR’s e-PRO Internet Professional Certification. Also, In conjunction with the Intel Corporation, he published the industry’s first "White Paper" on the Internet’s impact on the business over the next 3-5 years. Don’t miss this powerful speaker and advisor to some of the largest sales organizations in the world regarding Internet marketing and strategic issues. |
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Jeff Scislow CRS, GRI
RE/MAX Results
PO Box 240195
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Office Number: 800-878-2901
Fax: 952-953-0530
E-mail: jeff@scislow.com
Web site: www.scislow.com
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| As an 8-time Top RE/MAX Associate in Minnesota, Jeff Scislow, CRS, continually brings an array of ideas to the real estate arena. In 1990 Jeff introduced the Buyer Agent Concept at the annual RE/MAX Convention. In 1995 he became Minnesotas first Realtor to utilize a personal web site, Scislow.com. In 1997 Jeff developed a program for Realtors to fight Relocation Companies who demanded high & unwarranted referral fees. In 2004, Jeff launched his highly successful Minnesota2Florida.com program that enables investors in Minnesota to invest in Florida real estate. In 2006, he expanded his program by adding "Referral Partners" from around the U.S. by utilizing his America2Florida.com site. Today, as a result of mounting foreclosures and incredible buying opportunities, he is utilizing Asia2Florida.com and Europe2Florida.com to attract large foreign investors and hedge funds to purchase controlling interests in large residential projects in Florida that are in financial difficulty. Jeff continues to look for great buying opportunities in real estate and teaches others on ways to do this! |
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Marsha Sell CRS
Coldwell Banker
3535 Roswell Road Suite 38
Marietta, GA 30062
Office Number: 404-830-2000
Fax: 770-509-6572
E-mail: marsha@sellteam.com
Web site: www.sellteam.com
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| A veteran of 34 years in the real estate business - 32 with the same company - Marsha specializes in both listings and relocation buyers.
Long a top agent with Coldwell Banker, Marsha has been hired to train her peers, to speak and to perform her listing presentation. One of her favorite topics covers Systems and Checklists she has developed over the years. She takes pride in providing very personal service to any referrals received from other agents. Her team consists of her husband, Carl; business partner Keith Grogan, one administrative assistant in the office, and two virtual assistants. |
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Russell Shaw CRS, GRI
The Russell Shaw Group
John Hall & Associates
11211 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Office Number: 866-357-3604
Fax: 602-996-2697
E-mail: Number1Expert@nohasslelisting.com
Web site: http://www.russellshawrealtor.com/
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| Russell is the most high-profile, well-known agent in his area. Thanks to his radio and TV ads, he's a celebrity. Russell, his wife, Wendy and team, help more home sellers sell than any other agent in Arizona. He sold 418 homes in 2006, 104 million in volume. He's a Certified Residential Specialist and was featured in the book, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent. He was just honored by the Wall Street Journal as one of the top 200 Realtors in the United States. |
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Jean Shine CRS, ABR
CB Richard Smith Realtors
100 W. CTE, Suite 302
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Office Number: 254-690-4321
Fax: 254-699-6317
E-mail: Shine@ShineTeam.com
Web site: www.ShineTeam.com
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| One of the "Shining Stars" of Texas, Jean brings over 20 years of dynamic enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge to the industry. This knowledge and enthusiasm, along with her ability to relocate families all over the world, has brought Jean to the top ranks in the nation for Coldwell Banker. As the Rainmaker for her family based team, Jean sold 667 homes in 2005! In addition to real estate, Jean has been an active member of her local community. In 2006, she was awarded Coldwell Banker's prestigious Preserving the Trust Award and also received the Star Power International Humanitiarian Award for her work on behalf of military families and her community. |
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Tami Spaulding CRS, GRI
The Group, Inc.
375 E. Horsetooth Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Office Number: 970-223-0700
Fax: 970-206-4982
E-mail: talk2tami@arczip.com
Web site: www.talk2tami.com
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| Tami is about to celebrate her 20th year of selling Real Estate. She always tells people she started when she was 6 years old. Hard work, dedication and serving the customer is her claim to fame. Always be at the top of your game and have your customers best interest at heart and you will succeed! Having a game plan, turning that into goals and following your dreams is the best way to a business plan. Live life to its fullest and go for it! |
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Diane Stow CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
The Diane Stow Team
2204 18th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
Office Number: 303-772-3800
Fax: 303-772-1768
E-mail: diane@dianestow.com
Web site: www.dianestow.com/
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| Diane was one of Re/Max Mountain States’ top-ten-producing agents in 2006 and continues to be a top producing single agent with a non-licensed team, closing more than 100 transactions annually. She enjoys golf, cooking and spending time with her family in her spare time. Her elderly father lives with Diane and her husband, Van. She is on the Board of Directors for A Woman’s Work and is an active Rotarian as well as serving on her State Associations Grievance Committee. She holds not only her CRS designation but also ABR, GRI & SRES designation and is a past Rookie & Realtor of the Year for her local Association and has won numerous other recognitions for her civic involvement. Diane credits her success to the Star Power Network, courses and systems, and is very grateful for the sharing afforded through Star Power. |
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Buddy West CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
7234 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
Office Number: (302) 239-3003
Fax: (302) 234-6008
E-mail: buddywest@buddywest.com
Web site: gowest-homes.com
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| Buddy West ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES sells real estate in DE, MD and PA. His sales exceed 200 million. Buddy hosted a live radio show for ten years. He wrote a weekly newspaper column and is a regular news authority on local T.V. He has developed classes for Fair Housing and Ethics to hosting First Time Homebuyer, Investor, or Over 55 Seminars. In 1995, Buddy co-authored "Targeting the Over 55 Client". Buddy is a Howard Brinton Star. He has spoken at several National and State conventions. He speaks for franchises, independent companies and boards. He is involved in the Special Olympics. His philosophy is that real estate is not his whole life, but it allows him to enjoy life to the fullest. |
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