Midwest Real Estate
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hey’re a dynamic duo. The motherand-son team of Eric and Delena Kofron have won Best Real Estate Company for Best of the Parkland for the fourth time in a row. But that’s not all. Eric won the Best Real Estate Agent award for the second time. Midwest Real Estate opened in 2014 and is owned and operated by Delena. Eric and Michael Shanks manage the business. “Every year since the day we opened, we have achieved more success, greater sales numbers, and a larger outreach to the community with events, donations and sponsorships,” said Eric. All of Midwest Real Estate’s agents work to provide exceptional customer service and professionalism. “We pride ourselves on always being educated in the constantly changing world of real estate,” said Eric. As for why the business continues to win the top real estate award for Best of the Parkland, Eric said he believes it’s because the community trusts them. “It’s important to build that trust with our clients,” he said. “We have a family vibe and we look out for each other.” Eric said they make their clients their top priority. “Sometimes deals go smooth, and sometimes they don’t. Either way it goes, we handle it in a way that is always in the best interest of our customers.” The family-owned-and-operated business tries to transfer those family values into everything they do, from the relationships the agents have with one another to the ones they have with their clients. “We have genuinely appreciated the support of the amazing people in the Mineral Area,” said Eric. “It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, but
Eric Kofron wants the community to know that at Midwest Real Estate, there is an emphasis on teamwork and goodwill.
we always try to make it a point to pay it forward to the people that have made us so successful.” At Midwest Real Estate, there is also an emphasis on teamwork and goodwill. “I want everyone to be successful together at our office,” said Eric. “It makes for a better working environment.” The business’ success can also be attributed to the hands-off way the staff deals with their clients and hands-on way of handling contracts, deals and negotiations. Midwest Real Estate enjoys working with people, negotiating deals and getting to closings, but they’re more focused on making connections and getting customers the best possible deals. When Eric joined the real estate industry, everything changed for him. He saw the potential in the profession, so he went from working part-time to full-time. Delena said the goal is for her agents to “be like a knowledgeable friend coming along on house tours, a friend that’s going to provide insights but also give honest concerns if they present themselves.” She said, “ It’s really easy to get someone to write contracts they really
don’t like if you want them to, but we don’t roll that way.” She said whether a customer is purchasing a $75,000 house or a $500,000 home, they will be treated the same. “We work just as hard for you,” she said. “That’s where I pride myself. We just work very hard to do a good job and treat people right.” When customers find the right house, commercial building or property, agents at Midwest Real Estate help their customers to get the best deal and do everything to make it a smooth process. “This is a job I get gratification from, it’s not thankless work,” he said. “When you do an awesome job for somebody, especially a first-time buyer, and you get to closing, they’re so excited, their hands are shaking. “You get to hand them their keys and a little closing gift, you get to take that picture with them. They’re stoked, and it’s hard not to get that way, too.”
Midwest Real Estate
202 W . Karsch Blvd ., Farmington Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, open 24 hours Phone: 573-915-5090 Website: Facebook – Midwest Real Estate April 2022 | Best of the Parkland | 17
