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Counterfactual Or “What If” By Pat Farrell

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While trying to find a meaning for the expression “what if” I learned that it often refers to what is known as either counterfactual thinking and/or counterfactual history. Counterfactual thinking is when we have made a decision to do something a certain way and then wonder what the outcome of our actions would have been if we had done it in another way. In counterfactual history many will consider some event that occurred in the past and will speculate about the overall results, had that particular historical event had a very different outcome. The literal meaning of “counterfactual” is “contrary to the facts” and though we may expect it to be so, this type of thinking is not a new phenomenon as philosophers as far back as Aristotle and Plato were known to explore alternatives to the known facts of their time. It is thought that normal, everyday events in one’s life do not seem to lead to counterfactual think-

ing, but exceptional events like great successes or failures do. Suppose for example, that a young man, competing in the Olympics is awarded the silver medal at the completion of his particular ski event – is it not unreasonable that he might later think, “what if I had been able to get more push off from my poles,” or, “if only I had applied more pressure to the poles in the beginning, I might be wearing the gold instead of just silver!” I expect that everyone reading this has at one time or another thought “what if I had just ….. I would have had better luck,” or perhaps on a positive note one thinks “I really loved getting an A in that exam but what would I have gotten if I hadn’t taken the time to read over that particular chapter last night?” While counterfactual thinking is an interesting subject, because we can all relate to it, I find the concept of counterfactual history, also referred to as virtual history, to be absolutely mind stimulating. Most true to fact historians find outpourings from those who like to explore potentially different outcomes as nothing more than entertaining at best. However, it has been noted that virtual history has increasingly piqued the interest of scholars in the fields of philosophy, psychology, history, political science, economics, law, marketing and epidemiology, to name a few. Counterfactual history as an exploratory exercise has been around for a while now and there have been many books published over the years that speculate about how our lives today might have been altered if some factual event in history had had a different result. The number of books generated by those addressing these issues has seen a major increase since 1990. While there is counterfactual history, there is also alternate history and it is important that the two not be thought of as the same thing. Counterfactual history results from an interest in the very incident that is being impacted by the

counterfactual, and seeks to evaluate the event's relative historical importance, and will include arguments for each change. If the alternate outcome, based on an in depth analysis of what is actually known, would be so impactful in terms of how significantly our lives would be affected, then the event would be considered to have been of historical importance. On the other hand, looking at a variety of possible alternate historical outcomes to these same events is usually not a true analysis of the event itself, but rather a fictional take, possibly by someone who really did not sufficiently understand the facts of the event, that may lead to a series of alternate possibilities to the event that then becomes a work in one of the various forms of fiction. Alternate history has been likened to plucking imaginary scenarios out of the air. Many of the attempts to “reimagine” the outcomes of historical events have led to a proliferation of books of fiction telling the alternate version of history. One example being “Napoleon and the Conquest of the World: 1812-1823,” published in 1836, that explores Napoleon’s being able to overcome and destroy the Russian Army. Some later descriptions of Napoleon’s historical prowess take a look at the aftermath of conditions in France and England soon after Napoleon supposedly wins, rather than loses, the Battle of Waterloo. A collection of essays in a 1931 publication titled “If It Happened Otherwise” contains one authored by Winston Churchill who examines the Battle of Gettysburg and comments on what might have happened had Robert E. Lee won that battle. But like most of the other narratives in the book that are authored by many who are considered to be serious historians, including the one by Churchill, they provide little or no analysis as to how they reached the scenarios they offered, falling short of modern standards required to be considered seriously.

Some of the books that look at alternate history have produced works of science fiction from scribes who had hitherto not ventured into that arena. Gore Vidal, who in addition to his many works of fiction was also well known for his political commentaries, in 1995 authored “The Smithsonian Institution” in which a young math genius is able to go back in time to 1939 to try to learn the cause of World War II. From there the book’s resulting scenario was that had Woodrow Wilson not been elected president of the United States, his vision for the League of Nations would not have been set forth. Since Vidal had considered the League to be responsible for the unrest and upheavals occurring in Germany in the 1920s, he felt that it was the actions of the League that ultimately led to the successful rise of Hitler. Much of the examination of history seems to be directed toward how a specific person may have had such a major impact on the world today. So, if the assassination attempt on Kennedy had not been successful, how committed to the Vietnam conflict would the United States have remained? If Hitler had been assassinated in 1933 would there have been a World War II? If Gavrilo Princip had not killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand would World War I have started when it did? What if Bill Gates or Steve Job had not been born? What twist and turns would our current technology have taken? How would our music scene look if Frank Sinatra had not been born or if the Beatles didn’t make it to the Ed Sullivan Show? And, if Martin Luther King had not been assassinated, how long do you suppose it would have taken for Fair Housing to become the law of the land? There are a whole host of what ifs and it can be very interesting to contemplate all the alternate possibilities that one could conjure up, and many have already done so. But I want to leave you with what I consider to be the “biggie.” What if Jesus Christ had not been born?

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Get on the Bus at SABOR’s New Homes Bus Tour & Expo for TREPAC on May 12 SABOR’s New Homes Bus Tour & Expo for TREPAC is just around the corner on May 12! Support TREPAC by joining fellow members on chartered buses to visit new home communities along IH10W and Highway 46 north of 1604. This is always a great time to network with other members while being among the first to learn about new communities springing up in the area. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. in the parking of Lowe’s located at IH10 and Callaghan. Coffee and breakfast tacos will be available while you mingle with other members and then board the bus. Buses will depart at 7:59 a.m. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to get off the bus and walk through model homes in several of the communities as well as drive through other new communities. Each bus has captains who can

answer your questions and who will make sure every member on the bus has a great experience. After the tour, you will return on the bus to SABOR around noon for a delicious catered lunch as well as the Expo. The Expo will feature a number of industry vendors who will be available to meet you and tell you more about their services. There will also be quite a few door prizes! Once lunch and the Expo end around 1:30 p.m., you will board the bus and head back to Lowe’s. This is one of SABOR’s most popular events every year, and tickets sell out fast. Get yours for just $35 today by registering in IMS. Each ticket includes a tour book, breakfast, snacks, lunch and the Expo. For any additional questions, please contact SABOR at communications@sabor.com.

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Daryl Zipp and Bobby Middleton, both Texas Premier Realty.

Caroline Garcia, Letty Gomez and Tatyana Garcia, all Keller Williams City View.

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WCR April Meeting

Gwen Derry, Guild Mortgage and Laura Cornwell, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors.

Bruce Gardner, Speaker.

Mary Carmen Ponce, Guest with Laura Tatum, Movement Mortgage.

Amy Kolb, Keller Williams City View and Scott Jauregui, Keller Williams Heritage.

Rebecca Byers, ERA Troy and Trina Cannon, eXp Realty.

Stephanie Walshak, eProperty Realty and Gail Lamb, Keller Williams Heritage.

Carmen Soto and Michelle Alford, both with Vivid Realty.

Cathy Heshmat, ERA Troy with granddaughter Mason.

Dawn Lavka, WCR Texas Treasurer and Sheila Stanush, RE/MAX Access.

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Sitterle Homes / PT50 at Cresta Bella

Naga Peketi, Key Realty, Sylvia Martinez, Century 21 Northside and Mariana Munante, ECO Realty Solutions.

Tom Ortiz, Debbie Ortiz and Carmen Borg, all Realty Executives Access with Karen Critchlow and Jan Lares, both Realty Executives of SA.

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Kelly Maizel, PT50 and Ross Correa, Keller Williams City View.

Greg Smith, Keller Williams City View and Greg Sommer, Sitterle Homes.

Willie Barton and Gretchen Barton, both with Phillips & Associates Realty.

Misty Wood, Keller Williams City View and Mary Esther Carrasco, RE/MAX North SA.

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The Way I See It By Cathey Meyer

To the Mother of All Stars As a recent guest at the Scobee Planetarium, I was transported to the 5th grade, the last time I visited the Planetarium. While the address of the old building is still the same as that visit over four decades ago and the vast universe still shares the same constellations, things have definitely changed in the massive rotunda. New plants, moons, stars, universes, and technology have all exploded my former elementary solar knowledge into micro-bits of information that are vaguely in tune with new universal order. Like many of you, I paid little attention to the dismissal of Pluto as our ninth planet. The over qualified scientist providing the information lulled me into a coma vortex of hearing my mother’s voice, but not hearing a thing she was saying. In the dark room, in a comfortable chair the words ‘dwarf planet’ and the Kuiper Belt exited my mind just as the words

‘some day you will appreciate me’ and ‘I told you so’ came and went so many times. My mother has long since exited the Earth’s atmosphere, but in the month we gather to appreciate our moms, her voice always returns to remind me of my planetary roots. Our NASA trained lecture leader continued her spiel with tid bits (not a scientific term) of knowledge relating to the largest star in our solar system. Honestly, I forgot the sun is a star and nearly panicked when she told us the sun has now burned through half its life. Then she noted it has approximately 40 billion years left to burn. I immediately began wondering if I wanted to live another 40 billion years. I have pretty much burned through half my life expectancy, and like the sun, I rise every morning burning . . . a trail to the bathroom; a beeline to the coffee pot; in search of an excuse not to exercise; not to step on the scale; and a glance in the mirror

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that always reflects a little bit more of my mother’s characteristics. I pondered if the sun had a mother but was interrupted by the news that Jupiter’s 67 moons have peeked the interests of astronomers. Back in the day, the days of 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered the first four moons as his mother was yelling at him to take out the garbage. Are all those moons like children to Jupiter—litters of pups swamping around her gassy elements looking for approval? What made Galileo interested in the tiny dots next to a really bright star? Was he bullied in the hood and needed friends far, far away? Did his mother push him into astronomy or did she want him to be an ophthalmologist like the nice boy next door? My mother had at least a one in four chance of one of us entering the medical profession. Like an unlucky lottery player, her jackpot never hit. Our NASA PhD lecturer counted as a ‘doctor’ and maybe my mother would have settled for an intellectual in the family, but our genetics never stretched that far. Interesting how this little field trip in time brought back so many thoughts about my mother . . .and suddenly, we were visiting the rings of Saturn. In the lull of information, I took a nap. That happens in the second 40 billion years. Every May, I like to pay tribute to all the mothers who so selflessly dedicated their heart and soul to their

children. This year in particular I would like to say thank you to all the mothers, who not by birth, but by the sheer love in the universe, dedicated themselves to providing a cherished life to others. To all the grandmothers, aunts and other relatives that took in lost children and gave them a loving home—THANK YOU! To all the adoptive mothers who found all the imperfect matches of lost children needing a hug, a heart and a home— THANK YOU! To all the big-hearted ‘moms’ who never allow a child to be left out of an event, miss a ride somewhere, or slip a child some lunch money—THANK YOU! A special THANK YOU to all the teachers who are the real stars of the universe and make sure we can dream beyond our limits and one day become scientists, astronauts, artists, philosophers and yes, REALTORS, we cherish you. My Mother’s Day wish goes out to my extended family of Moms and especially, my 5th grade teacher, Miss Sosa. The planetarium visit took me right back to Dellview Elementary and the joy of learning in her classroom. Miss Sosa sends me a handwritten greeting each month to tell me how wonderful I am and I can only hope that she knows what a difference she has made in my universe to keep in touch with me all these years! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Keep wishing on a star and may all your dreams come true.

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Lavonna Stewart and Maudel Hardie, Hardie & Associates at the VAREP Lunch & Learn.

Patti McDaniel and Jan Boyle, both with Keller Williams Heritage at the March Hill Country WCR Meeting. Megan Coleman, OnQ Financial enjoying the companyâ€™s Crawfish Boil.

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Hallmark Bradfield Marilyn Wish, JB Goodwin with Tori Vendola, Debbie Goodall and Kim Compton, all Reliance Residential Realty and Rita Morris, BH&GRE Bradfield Properties.

Mary Jane Bell, Phyllis Browning Company and Ruth Cole, BH&GRE Bradfield Properties.

Rick and Maris Brown and Charlie Ruffo, all with Realty Executives of San Antonio.

Bernie Bradfield, Reliance Residential Realty and Debbie Sutton, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.

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Reunion Janice Tisdale, Phyllis Browning Company, Al Kiris, Reliance Residential Realty and Judy Dalrymple, Phyllis Browning Company.

Susan Hallmark, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty with Sally Romo and Joyce Bradfield, both BH&GRE Bradfield Properties.

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Jason De La Cruz, Reliance Residential Realty checks out the Rausch Coleman Brunch at Horizon Point.

Carlos Pacheco, ICON Realty and Sherrell Russell, Keller Williams Heritage at the VAREP Lunch and Learn.

Carolyn Pruitt, Guest with John Kuntz, III, Reliance Residential Realty at the Hallmark Bradfield Reunion.

Diane Lauer and Judy Mitchell, both with Keller Williams City View at PT50 in Esperanza.

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Pilgrim Mortgage Shrimp Boil

Merrilyn Brown and Melissa Turner, both with Pilgrim Mortgage and Mike Gardenswartz, Phyllis Browning Company. Lane Rogers, Patricia Zars and Anthony Garza, all with Zars & Rogers Realtors.

Renee Bachman and Aidyl Costas, both with JB Goodwin.

Mike Pilgrim, Pilgrim Mortgage, Gil Munguia, guest and Daryl Mitchell, Pilgrim Mortgage.

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By Paula Durocher President, Women’s Council of REALTORS, Hill Country

Business Etiquette On The Menu It’s been a wonderful m o n t h f o r t h e Wo m e n ’ s C o u n c i l o f R E A LT O R S ® H i l l C o u n t r y N e t w o r k . We e n d e d March with a New Member Mixer at Conway’s in New Braunfels where we recognized our newest members and presented them with their WCR membership pins. There were about 35 members and guests in attendance to share in the food, drinks and the many door prizes, and there was a whole a lot of networking going on there. T h a n k y o u t o T- B l a c k w e l l Insurance Group, Interlink M o r t g a g e a n d A l a m o Ti t l e f o r offering to sponsor this great s p r i n g m i x e r. We r e a l l y appreciate all that our Affiliates and Strategic Partners do to help promote a n d s u p p o r t o u r Wo m e n ’ s C o u n c i l o f R E A LT O R S ®

Network. Our next membership mixer will be in June. This is sure to be another fun event, so stay tuned for more details as to time and place. We a l s o h a d a f a n t a s t i c turn out for our April 13 luncheon as we had about 75 in attendance and actually had to bring in more tables and chairs to accommodate the crowd. Thank you to everyone for being so understanding and patient with us as we arranged for the additional s e t u p s . We a l w a y s p r e f e r that people take the time to RSVP in advance of the event, but if you take the time to show up, we will try to do all we can to accommod a t e y o u . We l o v e s e e i n g s o many members and guests show they are willing to take advantage of the wonderful programs we have planned.

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Our April speaker was Diane Gottsman from the Protocol S c h o o l O f Te x a s . D i a n e i s a well known national etiquette expert, sought out i n d u s t r y l e a d e r, a c c o m p l i s h e d s p e a k e r, t e l e v i s i o n p e r s o n a l i t y, a u t h o r a n d owner of The Protocol School o f Te x a s . T h e P r o t o c o l S c h o o l o f Te x a s i s a c o m p a n y t h a t specializes in executive leadership and business etiquette training. Her program entit l e d " W h a t Yo u S a y w i t h o u t S a y i n g a Wo r d " t a u g h t u s how to handle the first 6 seco n d s o f m e e t i n g s o m e b o d y. We a l s o l e a r n e d a b o u t w h a t a proper handshake should look like and were reminded about how a genuine smile is so important. In our industry first impressions are huge. Diane invited us to follow her blog for more tips about doing things the proper way and you can do so at h t t p : / / w w w. p r o t o colschooloftexas.com/. Our next luncheon will b e h e l d o n M a y 11 , 2 0 1 7 a t the McKenna event center at 11 : 0 0 . T h i s w i l l b e a j o i n t meeting with the Four Rivers Association of Realtors. Our guest speaker will be Abbey Va s e k , H G T V S t a r a n d h e r topic will be: “Bad Boss? Bad

Clients? No Problem!” There can be dozens of difficult personalities and an endless number of complicated situations, especially in real estate, so learning to see the value in these as your “learning experiences” is a good attitude to have. Abby likes to weave in personal business stories as she shares her epiphanies about learning to listen, learning boundaries, e x p r e s s i n g e m p a t h y, h o w t o keep the peace while being heard and how to “seek the o p p o r t u n i t y, ” y e s , t h e g o l d e n nugget in every ounce of pain you experience as a growing professional. Since this is a joint luncheon please be sure to RSVP ahead o f t i m e . We a n t i c i p a t e o v e r 100 attendees. For more information about our monthly luncheons, and how to become a m e m b e r, a n a f f i l i a t e o r a S t r a t e g i c P a r t n e r, p l e a s e c o n tact me at P D u r o c h e r @ T h e S m a r t t Te a m . c o m . We a l s o h a v e v e n d o r s a t each of our monthly luncheons. So, if you or someone you know has a small business they would like to p r o m o t e , e m a i l m e t o d a y. We look forward to seeing you M a y 11 .

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Sara Trautner, Becker Properties and Sue Trautner, BHHS PenFed Realty enjoy the March CRS Luncheon.

Theresa Brown, Brown Realty and Paul Ugwokaegb, Abalite Realty Group at a recent IREP meeting.

Mike and Brooke Pilgrim enjoy their companyâ€™s Shrimp Boil.

Jeanine Schuchardt, Key Relocation Real Estate and Johnny Martinez, Sitterle Homes at the Sitterle Homes Open House at Balcones Creek.

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Founded in 1983 by Scott Emerson, Scott’s Inspections has been recognized as one of the most respected and sought after inspection companies serving San Antonio and its surrounding areas. Scott started in the industry prior to licensing and remembers some of his early marketing pieces such as “December Special -$50.00 any home” or “Scott’s Has Gone Cellular.” Wow, how times have changed! Scott stated that somehow it all worked and he was able to grow his company to be the largest inspection firm in San Antonio. In January Scott announced that as of this year Scott’s Inspections, with its team of 10 inspectors was purchased by BPG Inspections, a Fidelity National, Inc. Company. Scott’s

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Inspections joins the current BPG inspection team, the second largest inspection firm in the city, which had begun its operations in San Antonio in 2014. As a result, both groups will benefit from this merger of the top two inspection companies in San Antonio and will be positioned as the premier choice of inspectors in the area. With a greater than $2 million market share and a workforce of 20+ inspectors, Scotts BPG and the original BPG group will become one of BPG Inspection’s top markets in the country in terms of total revenue. As REALTORS® know, having their clients choose the right home inspector is critical, so it is important for them to know that, over the years, Scott’s Inspections has earned a solid reputation for stand-

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ing behind their work, understanding what, why and how to write up inspections reports, and providing distinct value advantages that help protect their clients. Now, as part of BPG Inspections, Scotts will add to its assurances a 90 Day - $2,500 Guarantee on major systems, 12 Months of Extended Advice and a money back Superior Service Guarantee to all clients. BPG Inspections believes that home inspections should not end at the driveway, so every client receives the personalized support they need well after the inspection, with direct access to their inspector. And, having the resources of 20+ inspectors allows for last minute ordering as well as ancillary services like WDI, pool and spa inspections, well and septic inspections, and commercial assessments. Scott is committed to training and originally built Scott’s Inspections on the backbone of high ethics, one inspection and one inspector at a time. Now, under the leadership of Scott and having BPG support, the BPG brand will be recognized for having the highest levels of professionalism, education and great value in the inspection industry. All BPG inspectors are protected with workers compensation, general liability and Errors and Omission insurance, which includes the referring REALTOR®. This coverage is included on all

inspections, a coverage that should be a standard in the industry, however, it is not! Scotts BPG Inspection’s reports are comprehensive, providing an analysis of over 400 items in the home, and include photos and technical illustrations to ensure clarity on all issues. If you’re on the listing side, consider a pre listing inspection or seller’s consultation with Scotts BPG prior to listing, something that could avoid wasted time, money or delays, should hidden surprises be discovered after the house goes under contract. Now with a large, well trained team of inspectors, Scott is devoted to providing education to agents, teams or offices. He is available for a quick 10 minute market update, in office training on related topics, or for providing CE hours. Educating agents on new construction inspections has been Scott’s passion for many years and he is happy to assist with education for your clients or office on this topic. Scotts BPG specializes in new construction, pre-owned, luxury homes, commercial, pre-listing and property management inspections. So REALTORS®, if you are not already doing so, you might consider recommending Scotts BPG Inspections, one of the top inspection companies in the San Antonio area, for your next transaction.

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Gallegos Joins Independence Title Many people don't realize that closing real estate transactions may include driving all over town to colGALLEGOS lect signatures...or "tracking down" family members who haven't spoken to each other for years...or helping someone who's never made a real estate purchase feel calm and confident signing stacks of forms, most of which they've never seen before. Yet these are a few of many “above and beyond” tasks completed by Escrow Officer David Gallegos of Independence Title Company. David has been in the Title Insurance business for more than 15 years, and he has experience in handling both commercial and residential real estate transactions. He prides himself on proactive

service, providing professionalism, patience, and a positive attitude that identifies and addresses challenges early in the process. As a member of Independence Title Company's Stone Oak Branch, David has the resources of Texas's largest locally grown, nationally supported title company at his disposal. Through Independence Title, David has access to many of the industry’s most knowledgeable professionals, the support of multiple underwriters, and an outstanding marketing/education team. In his leisure hours, David enjoys time with family, friends, cooking and traveling. He is a native San Antonian who knows the city and the needs of its residents. Contact David for assistance in closing your next real estate transaction. He may be reached by phone at 210-237-4640 or by email at dgallegos@independencetitle.com.

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Ongoing Commitment to Service Earns Sales Affiliates The Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award

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Scott Myers, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Scott Myers announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Susan Widsten, Donna Fremin, Norm Muller, Rob Hall, Jim Bailey and Mike Daniell with the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. "The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of our brand’s commitment to excellence and recognizes All of these fine agents’s dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one," said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. The annual award is based on results from the

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CENTURY 21 Quality Service Survey (QSS) which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home. To earn the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, an agent must receive completed customer surveys for at least 30 percent of their transactions from January 1 October 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percent or better for 2 consecutive years. "All of these fine agents provide new clients with knowledge and advice related to their real estate transaction and offer them confidence during what may be the most significant purchase of a lifetime," said Scott Myers, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Scott Myers.

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Full Spectrum Welcomes Two New Agents

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Matt Mery is a San Antonio Native, he graduated from UTSA and has been in the real estate industry ever since. After living in SA for more then 25 years, Matt is very Knowledgable in the different areas of town and the trending developments taking place. He utilizes his experience

and degree in business to assure you make the appropriate financial decision when buying or selling real estate. Matt believes communication is the most important aspect of any transaction and strives hard to not only take care of his clients but also establish long lasting relationships. Tammy Greenbuaer has spent the last twenty-five years helping customers achieve their dreams in the real estate industry as a lending professional, a real estate closer for a local title company, and as a Realtor. She will offer you knowledge of the community, 25 years of real estate experience and a huge desire to give you excellent service so you can achieve your real estate dreams!

Imagine Homes Welcomes New Agents Imagine Homes is excited to announce two new sales team members. Carrie Combs, recently joined Imagine Homes and will be working in several communities; including Willis Ranch and Mahncke Park. Carrie grew up in the state of Washington and was so happy to move to Canyon Lake, Texas, in 2008 with her husband, Alan, who was born and raised in the Houston area. She previously had a 15-year career in Banking and Recruiting and decided to change her career to Real Estate (Realtor, Property Management,

New Home Sales) when she arrived in Texas. Sergio Martinez, also recently joined Imagine Homes and has a wealth of experience in new home sales and management. He will be working in the community of Estancia in Cibolo Canyons. Sergio grew up in Eagle Pass, Texas, and moved to San Antonio in the mid-1980s to attend St. Mary's University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance. Sergio has been in the new home industry since the mid1990s

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Brown Inducted Into RE/MAX Hall Of Fame

Ti m B r o w n , C o - O w n e r o f RE/MAX Corridor in Schertz, was honored with induction into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame at the RE/MAX statewide convention in The Woodlands. A longtime San A n t o n i o r e a l e s t a t e B r o k e r, h e recently spoke on the importance of the global buyer on the local real estate economy. “Global growth is key to all RE/MAX agents as foreign buyers are continuing to invest in U.S. real estate,” said Ti m .

“International homebuyers contributed over $10 Billion Dollars to the Texas economy last year, and that number is only going up. RE/MAX has over 30,000 agents outside the U.S. and Canada, representing 108 foreign countries and territories, and that network affiliation provides RE/MAX agents additional incoming referrals that translate into another pool of buyers for their customers who are selling.” Tim is a member of the SABOR Board of Directors, and w a s n a m e d S A B O R ’s 2 0 1 4 Broker of the Year. With a presence in over 100 countries and territories, the RE/MAX network’s global footprint is unmatched by any other real estate brand. The franchisor ’s total agent count grew 6.8 p e r c e n t y e a r- o v e r- y e a r i n 2 0 1 6 . O v e r 11 0 , 0 0 0 a g e n t s w o r l d w i d e now call RE/MAX home. Ti m B r o w n a n d R E / M A X Corridor can be reached at 210659-6700 or by visiting www.remax-corridor-tx.com.

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May 1, 2017

NAHREP Salsa Showdown

Norma Lira, Keller Williams Heritage, Rachel Briseno Bruno, RE/MAX Unlimited and Jesse Ramirez, imortgage.

Sherri Edwards, Trinity Title with Linsey’s daughter, Ayda and Linsey Martin, Trinity Title.

Fernanda Lugo, guest with Jose Martinez and Cindy Kolmeier, both OnQ Financial.

Courtney Seidel, Keller Williams City View and Courtney Hahn, Independence Title.

Gail Couser, Independence Title and Stephen Meadows, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.

Norma Evenski, Alamo Title and John Kuntz, III, Reliance residential Realty.

Norma Ponce, TAP FCU and Elsa Cantu, Mitchell Realty.