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2019 Columbus
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FIVE STAR AWARD WINNERS Five Star Professional partnered with Columbus Monthly to identify real estate, mortgage and insurance professionals in the Columbus area who deliver outstanding service and client satisfaction. The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, as well as other consumers. Clients may also submit evaluations online. Phone and online respondents rated their service professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend the provider to a friend. The research methodology allows no more than 7 percent of professionals in each category to receive the award.
RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS Meet the next wave of outstanding real estate agents in the Columbus area! Five Star Professional’s research team contacted branch managers, established real estate veterans and consumers to identify up-and-coming real estate agents in the industry. Rising Star award winners are held in high regard by their peers and mentors and have received a qualifying nomination for the award. Evaluators were asked to identify an agent who has been in the industry for five years or less and embodies professional excellence, exhibits superior customer service and shows great potential to excel in their profession. All Rising Star award winners must be actively licensed, satisfy minimum production criteria and have a favorable regulatory history to be eligible for award consideration.
Research — How Our Winners Are Chosen • The 2019 Five Star Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Professionals and Home/Auto Insurance Professionals do not pay a fee to be included in the research or the final lists. • Each professional is screened against state governing bodies to verify that licenses are current and no disciplinary actions are pending. • The inclusion of a real estate agent, mortgage professional or insurance professional on the final list should not be construed as an endorsement by Five Star Professional or Columbus Monthly.
Determination of Award Winners Professionals who satisfied each of the following objective criteria were named a 2019 Columbus Five Star Real Estate Agent, Five Star Mortgage Professional or Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional: Evaluation Criteria: 1. Qualifying rating. Eligibility Criteria: 2. Holds an active license and employed in their field for a minimum of five years. 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. 4. Satisfies minimum production on a one-year and three-year basis. 5. Successful completion of a Blue Ribbon Panel review.
Real estate agents, mortgage professionals and home/auto insurance professionals are pooled only with other candidates from their profession. The final list of 2019 Columbus Five Star award winners is a select group, representing approximately 2 percent of real estate agents, 1 percent of mortgage professionals and 1 percent of home/auto insurance professionals in the area. To see the full list of winners, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
To see the full list of winners, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Real Estate Agents
Mary Beth Dubuc ∙ e-Merge Real Estate
All Areas
Beth Hazard ∙ RE/MAX
Jeannie Andrews ∙ RE/MAX Acheivers Kathy Blankemeyer ∙ Realty Solutions, LLC Page 5 Laura Katherine Corbett ∙ RE/MAX Revealty Martha Corbett ∙ Sorrell & Company Page 4 Jack Curtis ∙ Keller Williams Consultants Realty Anthony Diastello ∙ e-Merge Real Estate Esther Diastello ∙ e-Merge Real Estate
Debbie Harr ∙ Homes That Click
Jim Wilkin ∙ Keller Williams Realty
Sandra Thomas ∙ RE/MAX Revealty
Clintonville
Grove City Jody McCague ∙ Key Realty
Steven Hertz ∙ RE/MAX
Michele Cleary ∙ HER Realtors
Angela Keener ∙ Keller Williams Realty
Columbus
Christi L. McClellan ∙ ERA Real Solutions Realty
Sherri Lynn ∙ Keller Williams Consultants Realty
Angelia Holliday ∙ Keller Williams Greater Columbus
London
Carla Peters ∙ RE/MAX One
Lois Miller ∙ Keller Williams Classic Properties Realty
Carolyn Redinger ∙ Infinity Living Page 4 Julie Rosenblum ∙ HER Realtors Jennifer L. Seiler ∙ Keller Williams Premier Realty Linda Telles ∙ Coldwell Banker King Thompson Ginger Thrush ∙ ERA Real Solutions Realty
James Roehrenbeck ∙ RE/MAX Kristina L. Ross ∙ RE/MAX Capital Centre, Inc. Linda Schmidt ∙ Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Dublin Neil Mathias ∙ Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Elizabeth “Liz” Finchum ∙ RE/MAX Leading Edge Page 5
New Albany Jane Kessler Lennox ∙ New Albany Realty
Upper Arlington Cheryl Godard ∙ Keller Williams Realty
Westerville
Pickerington
Maggie Chudik ∙ Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Kendra Sue Heistand ∙ e-Merge Real Estate Page 5
Rising Star Real Estate Agents All Areas
Westerville Sean Harrington ∙ HER Realtors
Justin Dill ∙ RE/MAX Town Center Page 3
Mortgage Professionals
Brittany Ann Cox ∙ HER Realtors
Kathi Holtz ∙ Affinity Group Mortgage
Hilliard
Benjamin Klekotka ∙ Barrett Mortgage Services
Tina Schreck ∙ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Calhoon Company, Realtors Page 5
Dave E. McKee ∙ Priority Mortgage
Jonathan J. Sadler ∙ Bank of America Raub Warner ∙ State Bank Aindrea Wilder ∙ CrossCountry Mortgage Page 5
Home/Auto Professionals Charles Auber ∙ Chuck Auber Insurance Amanda Barnes ∙ MMA Insurance Chris Champion ∙ State Farm Jennifer Stadler ∙ MMA Insurance
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RE/MAX Town Center Justin Dill 2019 Rising Star Real Estate Agent, Realtor, Land Agent and Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor 4215 Worth Avenue, Suite 230 • Columbus, OH 43219 Phone: 614-989-8662 justindill@remax.net • www.remax.com FS • 3
Whether it’s a home or a rural farm, earning your trust defines how I handle every interaction. I have been intimately connected with all of the Columbus suburbs in the service industry for over 15 years, but I thrive outside the city limits in rural settings. My passion for always doing what’s right drives me in my career. I operate my business in an old-fashioned and personal style while staying up to date with current technology trends. The Roehrenbeck Group’s motto: Excellence, honesty and integrity in real estate.
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Carolyn Redinger Principal Broker, Owner, Realtor, CRS, GRI, ABR®, CSD
Helping You Achieve Your Dreams Through Expertise and Extensive Resources As the principal broker, owner and Realtor of Infinity Living with numerous honors and designations, Carolyn Redinger has 32 years of experience offering superior service and communication. She is passionate and committed to helping you achieve your dreams through expertise and extensive resources by providing the latest in technology and social media to create focused results that maximize your investments and marketability to buy and sell. As a certified Feng Shui Consultant, Carolyn enhances surroundings by creating harmony and balance through staging and color therapy. Carolyn’s goal is to build lasting relationships by treating clients respectfully and by providing her professional expertise, in-depth resources and knowledgeable solutions for every situation. Carolyn is proud to be a five-year Five Star Professional Real Estate Agent award winner. ∙ CBR $25 Million Club
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∙ $150 million in sales
∙ Offering preferred, experienced partners
∙ Property management for quality homes
∙ Latest technology and social media
∙ New builds and investments
∙ Certified Feng Shui Consultant
∙ Negotiator extraordinaire
∙ Relocation and military veterans
∙ Principal broker/owner/Realtor
1916 Bethel Road • Columbus, OH 43220 • Phone: 614-679-1274 • credinger@infinityliving.org carolynredinger.com • www.infinityliving.org • www.facebook.com/InfinityLiving.org
Five-year winner Carolyn Redinger
Real Estate Agent Award Winner
Martha Corbett Top five questions that real estate agents want you to answer:
Realtor
1200 Grandview Avenue Columbus, OH 43212 Cell: 614-395-6551 Office: 614-488-0707 martha@sorrellandco.com www.sorrellandco.com
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1. What are your goals?
4. What is your timeframe?
2. What price range are you comfortable with?
5. If we find the right property, are you prepared to purchase it today?
3. Are you pre-qualified?
Always Working For You!
∙ Seven years with Sorrell & Company’s Grandview office ∙ Sold over 50 properties in 2018 ranging from $59,000 to $1,250,000-plus ∙ Over a decade of expertise, serving buyers and sellers in all price ranges, in all central Ohio locations Martha Corbett serves the entire central Ohio area and specializes in residential sales. Martha is known for going above and beyond her clients’ expectations and is well-respected in the industry. Her knowledge of the area and vast experience makes her the perfect choice for all of your real estate needs. Martha is a lifelong resident of Columbus and has lived in Upper Arlington for over 20 years. Martha is proud to see how Columbus and its surrounding communities have grown in recent years and recognizes the value therein. Central Ohio is a great place to live and buy a home. Martha invites you to call her for all of your real estate needs. Real Estate Agent Award Winner
From research conducted by Five Star Professional
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Elizabeth “Liz” Finchum
Kendra Sue Heistand
Broker/Owner
Realtor, GRI
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∙ RE/MAX Hall of Fame recipient ∙ Dedicated and hardworking
RE/MAX Leading Edge
e-Merge Real Estate
117 West High Street, Suite 101 London, OH 43140 Phone: 614-949-1366 lizsellslondon@gmail.com www.lizsellslondon.com
12910 Stonecreek Drive Pickerington, OH 43147 Phone: 740-974-3833 kendra.heistand@e-merge.com www.kendraheistand.e-merge.com
Serving Central Ohio’s Real Estate Needs
2019 Rising Star Real Estate Agent
∙ Prioritizes customer service
I began my real estate career back in 2007 when the industry was not looking so bright. But I figured if I could learn to be successful in that market, I could be successful in any market. In late 2008, I purchased my RE/MAX franchise and proudly became RE/MAX Leading Edge in London, Ohio. Then, in early 2014, I became the broker of my office. I am an active member of my community, serving many organizations. I love helping clients achieve success in buying and selling real estate. I truly love educating the public on the ins and outs of real estate. I have earned numerous awards throughout my real estate career and appreciate all of my past and present clients. Please feel free to reach out to me for all your real estate needs! Real Estate Agent Award Winner
Kathy Blankemeyer Realtor, CRS, ABR®
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∙ Specializing in first-time homebuyers ∙ Assisting with existing homes and new builds ∙ Representing buyers and sellers throughout Fairfield County Kendra’s background in teaching and passion for helping others makes her the best choice for your real estate needs. With an educational approach, she effortlessly makes folks feel as if they are her only client. She is always dialed into the market, current technologies, best practices and current trends that are critical to successfully negotiating on your behalf. Her experience and commitment to working with first-time homebuyers will guarantee they enter the market with the information and confidence of a seasoned professional. Rising Star Real Estate Agent Award Winner
Tina Schreck Realtor
Being nominated by past clients and receiving the Five Star Real Estate Agent award for the fourth year in a row is truly an honor. I am blessed to have 95 percent of my business come from friends, family and referrals. I want to thank everyone who has given me the privilege of helping them buy and sell their home.
∙ 2019 Rising Star Real Estate Agent ∙ Million Dollar Club award recipient ∙ At Home With Diversity certification Tina Schreck is a customer-driven Realtor. Her drive, experience and passion will repeatedly surpass your expectations. She strives to educate each client throughout the process to ensure confidence when making the decision to buy or sell a home. Tina Schreck wants to help your dreams come to fruition.
90 East College Avenue • Westerville, OH 43081 • Phone: 614-325-8111 kathblank2@aol.com • kathyshomeconnection.com
3535 Fishinger Boulevard, Suite 100 • Hilliard, OH 43026 Phone: 614-949-6579 • tinaschreck@bhhscc.com berkshirehathawayhs.com/tina-schreck-real-estate-agent
∙ Over 20 years of experience in central Ohio ∙ $25 million sales award from the Columbus Board of Realtors
YEAR WINNER
MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS
Real Estate Agent Award Winner
Rising Star Real Estate Agent Award Winner
Aindrea Wilder Branch Manager
As a mortgage professional, I pride myself on providing exceptional service to every client regardless of their budget. I focus on educating first-time homebuyers and minorities so they can achieve the American dream of homeownership, all while giving them the respect and honesty they deserve. 5950 Sharon Woods Boulevard, Suite 1 • Columbus, OH 43229 Cell: 614-620-6657 • Office: 614-842-6044 aindrea.wilder@myccmortgage.com • www.crosscountrywilder.com CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. is an FHA Approved Lending Institution and is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal government. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. NMLS3029 . NMLS 3029 MB.803095.000, NMLS 132778 LO.012902.000. Mortgage Professional Award Winner
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“Remember your goals and don’t let emotions make the decisions.” — Five Star award winner