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March 15, 2017

Do You Experience Stress? By Pat Farrell

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Well, Duh! - Dumb question! If you are among the thousands that work in the local real estate industry, stress can, but does not necessarily have to, be a constant part of your daily life. It is unfortunate that so many folks come into this business because they have heard that this is a piece of cake job where you can be your own boss, with hours so flexible that you can work whenever you want to, and that with little or no training you can make a ton of money! And if you don’t believe that’s how it is, just look at the upscale cars that all REALTORS® drive! No doubt, before one decides to become a licensed agent in real estate sales, mortgage, escrow, inspections, etc. they have preconceived ideas of what the job entails, a lot of which comes from the hype one is exposed to about the current booming housing market. It is always quite nat-

ural to want to get in on the action while things are looking so good and these jobs are perceived to be ones in which the money just keeps rolling in. However, licenses are not just handed out because you are good looking, but are rather earned as the result of a long and hard study of subjects that may initially seem foreign to most students. Granted, one can climb on board any of the areas in the now very active real estate industry and succeed if they are willing to put forth the effort required, but if they are expecting a nine to five work environment, Monday through Friday, with water cooler breaks, they have definitely made the wrong choice. So, once all the myths about working in the industry have been dispelled, which should really not take too long, reality sets in! It has been recognized that between 70% and 80% of those who obtain a real estate salesman’s license will have failed or have decided that the business is not for them, before the end of their first year. And, as we know, since we’ve heard it often enough, those that take the job seriously have a good shot at maintaining a rewarding career because they are doing all the things that those who fell by the wayside found too difficult to do. Being a real estate agent is thought to be among the top most stressful jobs in the nation, which could very likely have been a factor for many of those who did not choose to continue to make it their career. By definition stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” It could most likely help us if we can recognize when stress comes knocking, how we are reacting to it, and the best way for us to deal with it so as not to become a statistic of the downsides to

stress. Those who left that full time employment job to work in the real estate industry will soon recognize that they have just opened their own business and are now solely responsible for whether it succeeds or fails. And, rather than having the choice of if and when they will work, they quickly learn that success will come only if they are available to their clients when they are most needed, i.e. 24/7. Anyone who works strictly on a commission basis will immediately recognize that if they do not solicit, and then do the work, there will be no commission. Helping homeowners sell their homes or prospective purchasers find the home that is right for them has the potential to put real estate agents on the equivalent of an emotional roller coaster. They can be on top of the world today because they have taken several listings and they are all showing well or perhaps they have several prospective buyers and have spent considerable time showing them homes that are sure to meet their criteria. But then comes the downside, when a couple of their sellers decide they really don’t want to sell, and remove their homes from the market, or maybe one of their buyers determines they are not really ready to buy after all, and another of their buyers decides they don’t want the agent to help them and choose to find someone else. Also, those who have been in the business an extended period of time will point out it is either feast or famine, the market is on the high side today but one better prepare for the low side tomorrow! It can be comforting to know that stress is not selective but ultimately affects everyone as it may be job, family or perhaps even education related. Stress may

result from ongoing issues like wartime or continuing family problems, from negative changes like divorce or job loss, or from onetime events such as accidents. All stress brings with it a potential risk to both physical and mental health, especially if it is experienced over extended periods of time, and how one is able to deal with the associated pressures will determine if stress or the individual is the ultimate winner. But stress is not always all bad as it can spur one to action when they had not found that to be necessary before. For the real estate industry that would mean when the coffers are getting empty it is time to take action! Knowing how to deal with stress before it deals with the individual is the key to avoiding, or at least minimizing, any associated health risks. As we have heard often enough it is essential that one establishes their priorities in life and sets goals to attain them. Depending on the individual’s tastes, there are a variety of exercise routines and relaxation techniques that if one is familiar with them can be called into play when most needed. Maintaining close friendships is not only a satisfying way to live one’s life but can later serve to offer a lifeline when it is necessary. And as with most situations in life, if it all becomes unsustainable then it might be time to seek professional help. Yes, being in the real estate field can be very stressful but it is not unique to any one agent as others before them have experienced similar pressures and survived them, so perhaps they would be willing to provide the newly affected agent some counsel. Often, having to deal with difficult people, as agents do, is not always pleasant but as any gambler will tell you, “you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em.”

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March 15, 2017

By Tiffany Schennel Wright President, Women’s Council of REALTORS

In Good Company You’ve probably heard the saying “show me your friends and I’ll show you who you are,” or at least some version of it. There are many. It’s no secret that those closest to us have the most impact on our thoughts, attitudes and actions. Practically every coaching program that I’ve ever come across advocates having some sort of core group, mastermind, or mentor that you consult with on a regular basis in order to maintain focus on your goals. In a perfect world I’d be brunching with Oprah and Gail, doing yoga with Russell Simmons and having brainstorming sessions with the cast of Shark Tank. Unfortunately, that just isn’t the case. These days my closest companion is my nine month old daughter and she’s not big on shop talk. I may not have Richard Branson on speed dial…yet, but I do have the opportunity to surround myself with and tap into some of the top performers in our industry on a regular basis.

That’s what Women’s Council of REALTORS® has to offer. The average Women's Council member's income from real estate is $114,000 and the average transaction volume of a Women's Council member is $6,340,000. To put that into perspective, the median income among all full-time REALTORS® is: $45,800, while the median Women's Council member's income from real estate is $93,200. Here are a few other facts about this powerful network of over 12,500 members. 50% of members refer business to another member annually. In fact, 45% of Women’s Council Members cite the network as their #1 referral source. The average commission income from WCR member-to-member referrals is $13,217 and the #1 reason cited for doing Women's Council member-to-member referrals: "Council membership means a highlevel business leader who will follow through on client needs."

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In this business we’re constantly getting hit with a barrage of marketing sales pitches promising to get us on the first page of Google search results and bring us guaranteed leads. Some agents spend thousands of dollars buying zip codes, optimizing websites, farming neighborhoods, etc. There seems to be no end to the countless ways to spend your hard earned cash. For less than $200, an annual membership in Women’s Council is a bargain for all of the value it provides. I attended my first Women’s Council meeting as a guest, not fully understanding the purpose or the mission of the organization, simply attending a luncheon at the invite of my Broker. Flash-forward four years later and now I am the Local Network President of a nationwide organization. Being a leader in Women’s Council has given me the opportunity to travel, meeting some of the top agents and brokers from across the country and learning from world class speakers and educators. My investment has paid for itself over and over year after year and I am certain it will continue to do so. However, as with most things, you get out of Women’s Council what you put in. It’s not enough just to join. You have to participate, interact, and engage. Your next opportunity to do so will be on March 22nd at Bar Louie in Stone Oak. We will be hosting a New Member Orientation followed by a Happy Hour

Networking Event. If you are thinking about joining Women’s Council, there’s no time like the present. Our Winter Recruitment Contest is coming to an end, but there’s still time to get in on the action. Renewing members and new members joining by March 31st will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad Mini. Any current member that recruits a new member that joins by the deadline will be entered as well. The winner will be announced at our May 3rd Business Resource Meeting. For more information about Women’s Council or to become a member, visit our national website WWW.WCR.ORG. You can find information about Women’s Council of REALTORS® San Antonio, including an event calendar and photos, at W W W. W C R S A N A N TO N I O . O R G . You can also get local updates and information by following us on social media. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all of the latest Women’s Council of REALTORS® San Antonio news. Thank you to our 2017 Strategic Partners: Aperto, CalAtlantic Homes, Devine Roofing & Contracting, Frontier Title, Independence Title, Keller Williams Heritage, Light Catcher Photography, RE/MAX of Texas, TAP-FCU and Zippy Shell.

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VAREP February Lunch & Learn

Jessica Wilburn, Guild Mortgage and Evelyn Tubbs Education Director.

Lavonna Stewart and Maudel Hardie, both with Hardie & Associates.

Art Ramirez, Starkey Mortgage and Steve Moore, Texas Land Team

Christopher Vidaurre, Family Endeavors, Speaker

Selma Harris, RE/MAX North and Sherrell Russell, Keller Williams Heritage.

Garrett Toste and Wesley Tribbey, both with Draper & Kramer Mortgage.

Judy Goldick, Regal Realty and Cecilia Sosa, North American Title.

Barbara del Amo, Keller Williams Legacy and Johnnie Childs, eXp Realty.

Pat Farrell, Slater Realtors and Annette Slater, Landlord Property Management.

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March 15, 2017

David Weekley Open House Trianna In The Enclave

Joe Bacchetta, Bacchetta Realty and Andrew Vackar, Vackar Real Estate.

Celina Garza and Harold Baeza, both with Xsellence Realty.

Coffy Perez, BHHS Don Johnson Realtors with Jennifer Steger and Liz Hernandez of David Weekley Homes and Frances Flores, BHHS Don Johnson Realtors

Cinderella Burns, and Maria Kestler, both with Weichert Realtors Corwin & Associates.

Lisa Marie Heman, Vortex Realty.

Norma Rodriguez, Premier Realty Group.

Erin Harrington, David Weekley Homes with John Green, Alamo Real Estate and Jennifer Steger and Liz Hernandez, both David Weekley Homes.

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March 15, 2017

By Gilbert Gonzalez, Vice President of Risk Management and General Counsel

Altering Photos and Your Responsibilities There are many ways to think about how photos can be improved. It can be as simple as using a flash or not. Changing the setting on the aperture or f/stop. Most of these changes are what professional photographers use to make great photos. There is also the form of editing photos through the use of Photoshop or other similar programs. These programs, however, don’t just manipulate light to create better images; they create illusions of something that is not there. This would be the case in the changing of wall colors or the use of virtual staging. There are no rules against these practices but agents should be cognizant of the potential issues that may arise. We should start off first with the idea that virtual staging should be disclosed to

potential viewers. When consumers view these types of photos they may not understand what they are looking at is an ideal of what the room may look like. Article 12 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics provides: “REALTORS® shall be careful at all times to present a true picture in their advertising and representations to the public.” It makes sense that agents should disclose this information to potential viewers of their advertising. The truth about these photos is that the items in them are not real. This seems to be a reasonable way to prevent any confusion on behalf of the buyers as well as preventing any further problems down the road. Additionally, TREC also has a provision that could be implicated through the use of

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altered photos. Under section 535.154 (d)(1), the rules provide that deceptive and misleading advertising includes, “Advertising that is inaccurate in any material fact or in any way misrepresents any property.” This seems to be another good reason to disclose when photos have been edited in such a way that consumers should know. But what if agents take things further? What if agents alter photos to make cabinets appear different in quality than they are? Or, what if agents begin to add fixtures such as faucets or lights which are expected to stay with the property and then it is later realized that those items were never a part of the property? What if agents use Photoshop to paint walls solid colors to remove cracks due to foundation issues? And lastly, what if agents resurfaced floors or cover them up with a virtual carpet to not show broken tiles or ruined wood flooring? It is when changes and alterations become more extreme that liability is an issue. Under the Texas Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 27, it provides that fraud in a real estate transaction consists of false representation of a

material fact when done to induce a person into a contract and that information is relied upon by the person to in fact enter into the contract. Based on this statute a consumer would have a claim if they can prove that an agent hid a material fact about the property through the use of creative photo editing. This extreme example serves merely as a warning, that while the practice is not in and of itself against the law, it is something that should be done cautiously and with full disclosure. This situation was once the subject of a reality television personality who was recorded on tape saying, “If I put the real photos out there, not a single person will ever come inside.” After the episode aired the agent was investigated by the state licensing authority due to the misrepresentation. Be proactive in your advertising and follow the same rules often told to sellers: disclose, disclose, disclose. The risk of not disclosing a photo has been altered means the potential for consumers wanting to take action against you. The effort to explain your actions will take more time than simply making it clear from the beginning.

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Lupe Moreno, Coventry Homes with Ignacio Miranda and Akil Robinson, both 3D Realty and Andrea Langwell, Coventry Homes at PT50 in Esperanza.

Lisa Ann Cisneros, Vortex Realty at the February VAREP Lunch & Learn.

Letty Yong, Home Team of America, Lisa Stanley and Rose Arredondo, both with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors and Victor Yong, Home Team of America at Sitterle Homes In Settlers Ridge.

At David Weekley Homes at Urban Crest we find Jake Ritchie, Keller Williams City View, Pam Maxwell, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors with Patricia Broyles and Storms Duthie, both with Patricia Broyles Real Estate.

At the Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors/GVTC Event we find Marilyn McSpadden, Mark Stillings, Pat Busby and Allen Pozzi, all with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.

Adriana De Los Santos, Guest with Terry Gomez, Keller Williams City View at M/I Homes in Trails at Helotes.

Visiting during NAHREP are Philip Becker and Phillip Vasquez, both with Becker Properties and Alfred Landin, Guest.

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Capital Title Grand Opening at Colonnade

Thomas Simms, Express News with Garrett Toste and Deb Barlow, both with Draper & Kramer Mortgage.

The Gangs All Here!!

Garrett Toste, Draper & Kramer Mortgage and Al Kiris, Reliance Residential Realty.

Mary Reyna and Sophear Wilson, both with Capital Title,

Robert Quesada and Gloria Quesada, both with Mitchell Realty.

Sally Schopp, Capital Title and Patti Rocha, Reliance Residential Realty.

Shavawn Carlson and Stephanie Callahan, Both with RE/MAX Realty Advantage.

Israel Trevino, Becker Properties with Cristian Rojo and Jason De La Cruz, both Reliance Residential Realty. Fentress Posy, eXp Realty and Dâ€™Angelo Williams. OnQ Financial.

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At the IREM Past President’s Social Lindsay Walbran, 2017 President receives a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order from 2016 President Ginger Miller.

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March 15, 2017

M/I Homes Trails at Helotes Grand Opening

Derek Baker, Margo Villarreal, Michael Carpenter and Eugene Morales, all with M/I Homes.

James Rodgers, eXp Realty, Chuck Berry, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors and Terry Gomez, Keller Williams City View.

Victor Yong, Home Team of America with Miss Piggy.

Letty Yong , Home Team of America.

John Kuntz III, Reliance Residential Realty and Eugene Morales, M/I Homes.

David Vaello, ICON Realty and Robert Pike, BHHS PenFed Realty.

Adriana De Los Santos, guest with Connie Zwink, Keller Williams City View.

Lauren Garcia, wife of Eugene Morales, M/I Homes.

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March 15, 2017

Hill Country NARPM By Marie Gabriel President, Texas Hill Coutry NARPM

New Opportunity Are you a Property Manager seeking opportunities to grow your business and gain new knowledge to help you excel in the industry? We are proud to announce the birth of a new chapter of The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®)- The NARPM® Texas Hill Country Chapter. We are situated between San Antonio and Austin, with monthly meetups the fourth Thursday of every month at the Conservation Center in New Braunfels, TX. What is The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®)? • A National Association designated for Real Estate Professionals engaged in the management of residential properties as agents for others. • NARPM® is here to represent the interest of Property Managers and promote a high standard of business ethics, professionalism, and fair housing practices.

• NARPM® offers an effective, professional learning environment for owners of property management companies and their employees. Those working in the Property Management industry understand the unique challenges of managing single-family and residential properties. Our association is more like a family and we work together to collaborate and share ideas. We bring in renowned guest speakers to discuss a wide variety of topics from service animals and property evaluations, to software solutions and systems. Our goal is to pursue excellence and ethics through networking and group interaction by having discussions on rent processing, housing authority, foreign investment, tools to help succeed in the industry, and so much more. We also invite affiliate members to join. Our affiliate members consist of local businesses providing services to the property management

Follow Us @renewssource industry. Our affiliates have knowledge of the property management industry allowing them to provide a superior level of service. Other benefits of joining our organization: • Opportunities to serve on committees and be involved with making our local chapter a success. • Access to discussion boards to have your questions answered by property managers across the nation. • Document sharing platforms. • Educational opportunities. • Earning designations. • Traveling and attending conferences all over the USA. • Opportunity to meet vendors that can enhance every area of your business. Read what others are saying about our organization: “I joined NARPM® in 2015 after struggling for years on my own and learning almost everything the hard way. I joined the Texas Hill Country Chapter and quickly had a large network of people I could call to discuss ideas or ask questions. We were also struggling with finding reliable licensed and insured contractors and vendors to work with. Thanks to our affiliation with NARPM®, we now have a long list of reliable vendors to provide professional services to our clients. Joining NARPM® completely changed our business for the better. I have received many referrals from fellow NARPM®

members and feel confident knowing I have a network of professionals I can count on all over the USA.” Katy Scruton Owner/ Broker of 3Z Realty & 3Z Property Management “I joined NARPM in 2015 and know I should have joined sooner. I had attended some meetings before joining, and always left with a wealth of knowledge after each meeting. It’s not just the education that they offer but the relationships I have built with other property managers. While we are all in the same business I found my fellow property managers don’t want to see anyone fail. Their willingness to share their experiences, knowledge and laughs is a wonderful experience. I have also gained some great, reputable vendors from NARPM who have helped me provide better services for my owners and tenants. NARPM has changed my business in many ways. I ensure my business is up to date on new laws and knowledge to provide better service.” Chantel Born/ Broker of Limestone Country Properties We encourage anyone who is interested to attend one of our luncheons to learn more about how NARPM® can help you. For more information, you can like us on Facebook and browse our page at facebook.com/hillcountrynarpm/ Check out our website at http://texashill.narpm.org and feel free to send us an email to be added to our invite list: hillcountryNARPM@gmail.com.

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Socorro Gonzales, Alfonso Carmago and Johnnie Childs, all with eXp Realty at the NAHREP Top 50.

Valerie Wilshire, Independence Title with Holly Hermes, Reliance Residential Realty at the WCR Mixer at Napa Flats.

Pam Poitevent and Valarie Lyday, both with Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors and Guest Janet Sczech at the Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors/GVTC Event.

Terry Holliday and Christine Morse, both with Ghost Creek Properties at the PT50 in Esperanza.

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March 15, 2017

Sitterle Homes Open House at Settler’s Ridge

Carmen Borg, Realty Executives Access, Pam DeFrees, Keller Williams Legacy and Cathy Liu, Home Team of America.

Christine Mayorga, 3D Realty, Darlene Thomas, Keller Williams City View, Grace Abdul-Ahad, Larsen Properties and Faithful Carter, Noble Group.

Wyndy Clark, RE/MAX Associates, Erika Ramos, Sitterle Homes and Kailyn Brooks, RE/MAX Associates.

Erika and Nick, Guests with David Black, Sitterle Homes.

Erin Modesett and Jason Martin, both with Keller Williams Heritage.

Karen Garrett and Frances Ross, both with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.

Brian Mylar and Craig Loeffler, both with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.

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John Kuntz III ................Reliance Residential Realty

Todd Avery ....................Engel & Volkers SA

Corrine Lorenzana ..........BHHS Don Johnson

10-Apr

Robert Salazar................Home Buyers Marketing II, Inc.

Shelia Moran ..................RE/MAX Access

Barbara James ..............Stewart Title

11-Apr

Steve Silver ....................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Jerry Berry Mostyn ........Apt. & Relocation Center

4-Apr

Linda Vieweg ..................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Tracy Epps ....................Southwest Realty Advisors

Linda O'Connor ..............Houses in San Antonio

Becky Day ......................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Rosalinda Medina............Home Team of America

Al Chapman....................Home Team of America

Frank LeBlanc ................Engel & Volkers SA

J.P. Watkins....................SWBC Mortgage

Sherri Allgood ................Stewart Title

Sue Baillio ......................JB Goodwin Realtors

John Barrera ..................SA Portfolio KW RE Alamo Heights

Barry Biggs ....................RE/MAX Associates

Ida Quintanilla ................SWBC Mortgage

Judy Hickman ................Sterling Group Property Mgmt

Stephen Johnson ............Preferred Partners Realty

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13-Apr

Pattie Holladay ..............Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Anita Wilson ..................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper 25-Apr

Amy Clifton ....................Keller Williams City View

Amy Gibson....................Independence Title

Pat O'Brien ....................RE/MAX Access

Patty Brett......................SA Portfolio KW RE

Tim Ferris ......................RE/MAX Preferred

Lorraine Zavala ..............Keller Williams Legacy

Richard Davies................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

14-Apr

Michele Vaughn ..............Welcome Home Real Estate

Raquel Cunningham ........JB Goodwin Realtors 15-Apr

Cathy O'Connor ..............Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

26-Apr

Karen Nolan....................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper James Bromley ..............Kuper Sotheby's International

Gary Beck ......................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Nora Carmona ................Home Team of America

Gloria Cruz ....................ERA Troy

Julie Knowlton ................Home Team of America

Mary Eddy ......................Global Realty Group

John Mayo......................RE/MAX Associates

Michael Berryman ..........Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper 16-Apr

Stephanie Fikes ..............Global Realty Group

Candi Meyer....................Real Estate NewsSource

Cynthia Sanchez ............Lifetime Real Estate Srv. 27-Apr

Karen Hale......................Keller Williams Legacy

Viviano Rodriguez ..........Brannon Properties

Toby Cisneroz ................Century 21 Scott Myers

Albert Alvarado ..............Keller Williams Heritage

Esme Aguilar ..................Stewart Title

Rolando Garcia ..............Covenant Partners Realty

Mike Johnson ................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Wally Folks ....................Folks Realty

Barbara Finch ................Kuper Sotheby's International

Matthew Paniagua ..........Home Team of America

Laura Salinas-Martinez....Rigel Realty

Susan Landry ................SABOR

Treedy Chapa..................Chapa & Fuller Realty

Gerry Lesch ....................SWBC Mortgage

17-Apr

Linsay Greenaway ..........ERA Troy

Michael Johnson ............NRT Property Mgmt.

18-Apr

28-Apr

Pam Maxwell ..................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

29-Apr

Dan Armstrong ..............Keller Williams Legacy

Dennis DeWine ..............ERA Colonial Real Estate

Danette Wagnon..............Alamo Realty Experts

Jose Renteria ................Stewart Title

Mickey Ferrell ................Keller Williams Lake McQueeney

19-Apr

Iwona Jaskowiak ............BHHS Don Johnson REALTORS

Carol Case......................Kuper Sotheby's International

Cristina Pina ..................Keller Williams Legacy

20-Apr

Brenda Hoke ..................Hoke Properties

Patti Nelson....................SA Portfolio KW RE

21-Apr

D'Ann Harper..................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Rachael Clutter ..............Stewart Title

Cathy Vise ......................Phyllis Browning Company 30-Apr

Hubert Parker ................East Central Realtors

Janice Doxtad ................RE/MAX Associates

Jenny Cloonan ................Keller Williams Heritage

Emilio Arroyo..................Landin, Realtors

Bert Kinner ....................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Kamilla McKinski ............JB Goodwin Realtors

Holly Gottschalt ..............House San Antonio Real Estate

Patricia Suarez................Suarez Realty Group

Jada Baker ....................Orange Blossom Real Estate

Kris Alston ....................Trinity Title of Texas 9-Apr

Michael Walker................Global Realty Group

David Cantu....................E M Ellis Realty

Jackie Gobrial ................Kimberly Howell Properties

8-Apr

Shirley Parks ..................Sands Realty

Dedra Stark....................Providence Title

Doug Curtis ....................Keller Williams Heritage

7-Apr

George Mercado..............SA Portfolio KW RE 24-Apr

Noe Galindo....................Rigel Realty

Sonia del Rosario............SABOR

6-Apr

Penny Ayarzagoitia..........Avenue Realty

Kia Poursalehi ................Premier Realty Group

Edward Lozano ..............Home Team of America

5-Apr

Linda Keyworth ..............Stewart Title 23-Apr

Willie Mason ..................Lifetime Real Estate Services Michelle Yates ................Trinity Title of Texas

3-Apr

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Denise Martinez ..............Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Tiffany Stevens ..............Phyllis Browning Company

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WCR Mixer at Napa Flats Good Turnout!!

Alma Lopez and Veronica Khan, both with Keller Williams Legacy.

Cindy Kolmeier, OnQ Financial, Gail Lamb, Keller Williams Heritage and Holly Hermes, Reliance Residential Realty.

Lynn Bradshaw, Frontier Title and Susie Sheffield, North American Title.

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Since it initially opened its doors in 2000 Starkey Mortgage has continued to grow and now has multiple offices that service clients throughout the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. Despite this growth Starkey Mortgage, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is neither the largest nor the smallest mortgage company in any of the areas it serves and for their purposes that is just the way they like it. Starkey’s founding business principles include ensuring that clients receive compassionate and caring service that utilizes mortgage products customized for their particular needs and that each receives indi-

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vidualized attention. They are dedicated to using state of the art technology to streamline the mortgage process and are strongly committed to giving back to the communities in which they serve. Starkey is also intent on maintaining supportive and lasting relationships with the borrowers, builders and REALTORS® with which they work. During the past 17 years Starkey Mortgage has been recognized nationally for its excellence in multiple categories including Top Green Lender and Top Tech-Savvy Lender, and Mortgage Executive Magazine placed them among the top 100 Mortgage Companies and the Top 50 Best Companies to Work For. In Dallas they have been ranked #6

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among mortgage lenders as the fastest growing privately held companies. Debbie Villarreal, Branch Manager for the San Antonio office has probably identified best why Starkey Mortgage is not only the best company for taking care of the individual client, but also the best place for a loan officer to work. Debbie came to Starkey with thirty years experience in the business, most of which was spent with a very large company where the business was steady and the compensation great but the atmosphere somewhat impersonal, lacking the “feel of family.” After spending some time with a very small lending company with a very slow pace, she went looking for a happy medium and found it at Starkey Mortgage. Debbie learned quickly that the philosophy of the mortgage business at Starkey Mortgage was in sync with what she felt would be best for clients and knew she had found her niche. All borrowers are important, as is building that trust relationship with builders, REALTORS® and customers alike. The high credit score, slamdunk mortgage clients are certainly welcome and easy to process; however, it can be more satisfying to counsel those with lower credit scores and guide them through the steps essential for success in achieving their dream of home ownership. The key to success for those borrowers in that category is following the plan set forth for

them to follow and the Starkey employee’s follow up to ensure they are staying on track to improve their credit score. Starkey Mortgage is proud to note that they are a different kind of company where people truly come first and the communities in which they work are very important to them. Last year their employees willingly agreed to donate at least five hours of their time to a charity of their choice and all were able to meet that goal, thus contributing well above 2895 man-hours and touching 195 different organizations. The next challenge for each employee will be to continue their charitable efforts on an ongoing basis so they live up to the company mission and value statements. Locally the Starkey Mortgage employees agreed to donate $250 from each closing to a charity of the client’s choice and were proud to report that they had contributed $114,000 to multiple charities throughout the community. Starkey Mortgage is able to offer most any mortgage product your client would need and you can be certain that when you send them there, the current staff is committed to ensuring they will receive the personalized service they deserve and that you will be kept up-to-date in the process as well. The Starkey Mortgage office is located at 13750 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 530 and their phone contact is 210-545-9300. Their website is www.wrstarkey.com.

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Easy Avocado Greek Salad Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 large clove garlic minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano plus extra to serve 1/4 teaspoon salt Salad: 1 large cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 vine ripened tomatoes, cut in wedges 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly 7 oz good quality creamy feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup pitted Kalama ta olives 1 large avacado 1. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a jug or jar. 2. Mix together all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season with salt only of needed. Sprinkle extra oregano before serving. Enjoy with your favorite meat or seafood, the options are endless!

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Ana Sanchez and Brandon Warner, both Becker Properties.

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Chicago Title Welcomes Bonham Casey JanesBonham began working in luxury real estate administration in 1996. After completing her studies at Baylor University, Casey worked for KuperSotheby’s as a member BONHAM of their marketing department before joining their team of astute agents. In 2010, Casey followed her passion for service and psychology obtaining her Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. As a licensed social worker, Casey served adolescents and their families in the greater San Antonio area. She has been honored as a

Professor for the School of Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake as well as community training facilitator for a number of organizations. Casey’s extensive background in marketing, social service and education facilitation has married well with almost 20 years of experience in the real estate industry across multiple professions. In 2015, Keller Williams Portfolio welcomed Casey to the team of one of their top producers as agent and listing assistant. Casey has extensive knowledge in the real estate industry to share with her clients and cohort. She is happily married to her husband Matt and has one son, Hudson. Together they are proud to celebrate Casey’s new endeavor as a member of the Chicago Title family.

Baize Joins eXp Realty eXp Realty, the Agent Owned Cloud Brokerage, is honored to welcome Kathy Baize as a new Agent Owner. Kathy Baize has been in the Real Estate industry since BAIZE 2002 where she had the pleasures of helping countless

Buyers and Sellers. She also helped many homeowners in the "Short-Sale" process. Kathy also became a mobile Public Notary. Joining eXp realty provides her a real exit strategy so that she won’t have to sell Real Estate for the next 10 years. With the stock and the lucrative Revenue Share program she financially made a smart move! To learn more about eXp Realty, visit www.ExplodeYourCareer.com

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San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Honored at TAR Annual Meeting, Local REALTOR® Named Educator of the Year

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The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® is proud to announce that its “Hands on zipForm” course was awarded the Education Program of the Year award in the innovation category during the Texas Association of REALTORS® Winter Meeting on Feb. 13. The Hands on zipForm course teaches REALTORS® how to use the tools available in zipForm to help assist their clients and customers in the nuances of negotiations and paperwork of a transaction.

the Navy, I returned home to San Antonio, TX where I continued to raise my two sons and restart my real estate career. I have been licensed for 14 years, working with both buyers and sellers. I love helping military families relocate and appreciate their desire for a smooth transition. I also enjoy working with first time home buyers helping lead them through the largest decision process they will make. When I am not representing my clients, I love to play golf, do puzzles, read or aggravate my husband"...Broker, Cher Miculka 210394-1376 cher@HSArealestate.com.

Smith Joins RE/MAX Exclusive RE/MAX Exclusive is excited to announce that Jeff Smith, has joined our company! As many of you may already know, Jeff is a Top Producing Realtor and has over 20 years of Real Estate experience in the San Antonio Area. He was also the Number 1 Agent / Team in San Antonio from 1998 to 2010 regardless of company. Prior to his Extremely Successful Career in Real Estate, He spent 15 years as an Air Force Recruiter including 5 as a National Trainer.

Jeff joined RE/MAX for their Global Presence and Market Dominance. RE/MAX is located in over 95 Countries Worldwide and is Number 1 in Brand Awareness. More info here: http://www.joinremax.com/ He is Holding Free Training Sessions Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm at our office. We are located at 10000 San Pedro Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78216, directly next door to Champions School of Real Estate. Please Stop by and Say Hello to Jeff!

Additionally, Scott Caballero, GRI, was named 2016 Educator of the Year. Caballero is a Past Chairman of SABOR as well as instructor at the Real Estate School at SABOR. He also teaches classes for the Council of Residential Specialists, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Managers, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, and Young Professionals Network. The Educator of the Year is awarded to those who have dedicated themselves to their peers and REALTOR® education year-round. Furthermore, 13 SABOR representatives were inducted into the National Association of REALTORS® Omega Tau Rho fraternity. They are: Bob Jacobs, Liza Reyes, Philip Becker, Bill Dillow, John Flournoy, Jr., Joyce Klein, Angela Shields, Clark Niblock, Charles H. Noble, Jr., Richard Prater, Frances Pryor, Bob Rodgers, and Gabe Zapata.

San Antonio Real Estate Agent Presented RE/MAX of Texas’ Rookie of the Year Award

HSA Real Estate Welcomes Carpenter HSA Real Estate, LLC dba CKM House San Antonio, LLC welcomes Terry Carpenter. Terry states "I have had a lifelong passion for real estate. Growing CARPENTER up in an Air Force family, I became accustomed to life "on the move ". When I married Larry, a Navy pilot, my understanding of the intricacies involved in moving a family from one posting to the next grew. After almost 20 years of family life in

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San Antonio, TX – Tabor Morris of RE/MAX North-San Antonio has received the prestigious RE/MAX of Texas’ Rookie of the Year Award. This award is given annually to a top performing new agent who exhibits outstanding attitude and exceptional sales volume during that first year. “It’s an honor to be recognized by RE/MAX of Texas,” said 26 yearold Morris. “I’m happy I chose to align myself with an organization that celebrates hard work and offers a supportive environment to grow one’s business.” Tabor has been serving his community as a local real estate agent

with RE/MAX North-San Antonio for a little over a year now and has extensive experience in the local housing market. After being licensed less than one year, Tabor joined RE/MAX North-San Antonio at the end of 2015 and soon started a team with the addition of agent Jenna Moore. In 2016, his Team closed $12,674,640 in Volume, resulting in $351,378.73 in GCI. That is 56 closed sales with an average sale price of $226,332.85. “We have loved having Tabor as a RE/MAX North - San Antonio agent since day one,” said RE/MAX NorthSan Antonio Owner Kate Keating. “Tabor exudes confidence, competence, know-how, and personality.” The Tabor Morris Team was recently recognized as the #9 RE/MAX team in the San Antonio Council region. They continue to grow with Tabor recently adding a newly licensed agent to his team. The Tabor Morris Team offices at RE/MAX North-San Antonio, 8131 W. Hausman Road and can be reached at 210-695-4850

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NAHREP Top 100

Ruben Pena, TC Austin, Veronica Longoria, Independence Title and Maria Alvarado, North American Title.

Lisa Reyes and Ron Reyes, both with Keller Williams Heritage.

Craig Owen, Lisa Munoz, Mary Solis, Ruben Solis, Jose Solis, all with Keller Williams Heritage,

John Zamora, Keller Williams City View, Melissa Garza, Capital Title, Sonia Almanza, Keller Williams City View, Christy Johnson, Capital Title and Tony Zamora, Keller Williams City View.

Jackie Galvan, RE/MAX Preferred, Jesse Ramirez and Art Saldana, both with imortgage

Norma Evenski, Alamo Title.

Rachel Bruno, RE/MAX Unlimited, Mayor Ivy Taylor and Beatrice Briseno, RE/MAX Unlimited.

Veronica Clarke and Glenn Clarke, both with RE/MAX Platinum.