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Independent Real Estate Professionals By Pat Farrell

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The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) serves as a member center for a great number of real estate brokerages and other real estate related businesses that often have a large roster of associates, which in some cases can include as many as or more than 500 people. But, SABOR is also home to many independent companies that have no franchise affiliation and that may have only one or a few employees or independent contractors associated with the office. In the latter case, keeping up-to-date on a regular basis, as an independent, can prove to be quite cumbersome. However, there is a local group, known as the Independent Real Estate Professionals (IREP), which has been trying to help fill that gap for the smaller companies in the area. According to their bylaws the mission statement for IREP, simply put, is:

To provide a forum for the exchange of information common to REALTORS®, supporting Affiliates and Associates of the Real Estate Industry and to provide opportunities to combine resources for the benefit of all IREP Members. And, to accomplish these goals IREP works at encouraging and enhancing networking among its members to include the exchange of listing information and the sharing of information and knowledge as it relates to the sale of real estate and to any changes in the real estate law, contracts or financing or to any other real estate matters. Those eligible for membership, with the entitlement to vote, include REALTORS® who are current members in good standing with SABOR. However, this membership is primarily for those REALTORS® who are sole proprietors or practitioners who may be working alone or who may be in a small office situation. Voting membership also includes Affiliates who are members, in good standing, of SABOR and who, while not engaged in the real estate profession, have a mutually supporting interest in associating with REALTORS®. This might include mortgage loan officers, title company escrow officers, real estate appraisers, home inspectors, home warranty specialists or other real estate related professionals. Annual membership dues are just $20.00 which is a bargain for what is available to members. At each of the monthly IREP meetings, interesting and timely information is presented by someone considered to be an expert in that particular subject area. The meetings are held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the third Wednesday in the Fiesta Room at SABOR. The period from 11:00 to 11:30 allows adequate time for

those in attendance to network with members and to enjoy a lunch provided by a fellow member who then has the opportunity to provide information about their company and how it can benefit the other members. The presentation itself is usually 40 to 45 minutes and is followed by a brief discussion if there are any business matters. During the February meeting Michael Guertin, CPA and tax preparer, spoke about finances, taxes and other related business issues and in March Richard Sifuentes from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will address How to Develop and Implement a Business Plan for 2017-2018, in case you have not already done so. In April Michael Gleason, Bank of Texas, is scheduled to speak about the developments Downtown and will point out what things REALTORS® should be looking for pertaining to these projects. The May discussion will give an overview of the Internet and Technology: Best Practices for Real Estate Related Businesses. In June members will learn about Credit Repair and Financial Education Services and in July Dennis Larue, BNI NW PROFESSIONAL NTWK president will speak about Personal Development. In August the program addresses Best Practices in Advertising and in September, Best Practices in Real Estate Investment. October will be time to take a look at the Housing Forecast for 2018 based upon what has been trending throughout 2017. In November it will be time to select those new leaders who will become the 2018 officers and in December they will be officially installed during the end of year Holiday Party. Paul Ugwokaegb, the current

president of IREP, is compiling a history of the organization and can definitely use help from any of those real estate professionals who have previously been a part of the organization, especially of the original group known then as the Small Office Forum. The group was actually started in 1995 and while there is some information available for many of the more recent years, much of the history from that period until 2003 seems to be missing. The names of the president (or chairman) for the years 1995 – 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2008 are unknown so if anyone has any of that information it would be greatly appreciated. Quite a number of those who were in past leadership positions are still in the business and include Yolanda Pearson, Bill Price, Donna Van Wychen, Amy Karns, John Craig, Cher Miculka and Cathy Bureau. If any of you can help please contact Paul Ugwokaegb of Abalite Realty Group, Inc., 6323 Sovereign St. Suite 187B, San Antonio, TX 78229. Phone: (210) 877-9071, Fax: (210) 877-9073: Email: Paul@abaliterealestate.com. IREP is something of a “hidden jewel” it is out there and works hard to see that smaller businesses have a place to meet, network with other similar companies and keep up with the latest information available that can help their businesses – “no sense in reinventing the wheel!” Unfortunately too few sole proprietors or practitioners are aware that this group exists and that it is available to them. With the educational plan that IREP has laid out for the year there is really no reason for any real estate professional to be left lacking this most current knowledge. If you are aware of anyone who needs this information be sure they know they are welcome to come see if IREP is the place for them.

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From The Editor’s Desk By Courtney Smith Publisher, Real Estate NewsSource

Celebrating Two Years This month the Real Estate NewsSource marks two years of service to the San Antonio Real Estate community. The journey has been wonderful so far, and I am proud to say that I am even MORE passionate about our publication, and our industry, than I was in the beginning. We are so proud to continue to build on the foundation begun by the Carvers with the Real Estate Newsline. I could not have put out a paper twice-monthly these past two years without the support and participation of our REALTOR® readership, our advertisers, SABOR, and our staff here at the NewsSource. Some of us never work anywhere but our desks, and some have become

fixtures in the industry over their tenure with the papers. I am so thankful to have had their assistance and guidance as they helped me understand the nuances of the industry, and patiently explained “soand-so used to work at xyz and so that’s important” countless times. It is with sincere regret that I announce that Candi Meyer will be retiring from the Real Estate NewsSource next month. I certainly could never have transitioned the paper and kept it thriving over the last two years without her. She will be missed. As I look to the future, the Real Estate NewsSource has big plans for the coming years. Since our transition to

Follow Us @renewssource NewsSource, our digital presence, both on our website and on social media, has expanded by leaps and bounds. We will continue to strengthen these presences, in addition to the published paper, so the NewsSource isn’t just your twice-monthly stop, but additionally is a resource you can look to online. We are also adding more columns to the print edition, so that you are getting new and diverse information. Let us hear from you! Send in your photos, tell us where you are and where you want to see us, tell us if you have ideas for columns or articles. The Real Estate NewsSource is here to be a “who’s who” of San Antonio Real Estate, as well as an information source for our REALTORS®, and we want to be even more successful at it. The way we can do that is for our readers to tell us what you want to know, read, and look at. Thank you for everything over the past two years, and I can’t wait to see you in the paper!

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Xplode is Coming to San Antonio on March 27 Xplode is coming to San A n t o n i o o n M o n d a y, M a rc h 2 7 t h f ro m 8 : 0 0 a . m . t o 4 : 0 0 p . m . a t t h e N o r r i s C o n f e re n c e C e n t e r. X p l o d e i s a o n e d a y re a l e s t a t e t e c h n o l o g y a n d m a r k e t i n g c o n f e re n c e d e s i g n e d f o r re a l e s t a t e p ro fessionals. Xplode, hosted by S A B O R , w i l l f e a t u re s o m e o f the most successful industry experts and practitioners in t h e c o u n t r y, w h i l e a l s o p re s e n t i n g n e w a n d e x c i t i n g re a l e s t a t e t e c h n o l o g y. Wi t h t h e re a l e s t a t e m a r k e t c o n s t a n t l y e v o l v i n g , R E A LTO R S ÂŽ n e e d t o stay on top of the technology t h a t c a n h e l p t h e m re a c h t h e i r potential clients. Xplode is the perfect setting for REALTO R S ÂŽ t o l e a r n t h e b e s t w a y s to keep up with what buyers a n d s e l l e r s n e e d f ro m a re a l

e s t a t e p ro f e s s i o n a l . Xplode will help our members become experts in leveraging the most innovative digital marketing skills, technology and information to assist the public with buying and selling homes. Xpolde is a g re a t o p p o r t u n i t y f o r o u r members to learn new ideas to m a x i m i z e p ro f i t s , h e a r f ro m top national speakers, and gain valuable takeaways on re l e v a n t t o p i c s . Ti c k e t s t o X p l o d e a re c u r re n t l y o n s a l e f o r t h e e a r l y b i rd p r i c i n g o f $ 2 9 . A f t e r M a rc h 1 8 t h t i c k e t s w i l l g o u p to $49 and at the door tickets w i l l b e $ 6 9 . We e x p e c t t h i s event to sell out, so get your t i c k e t s n o w ! F o r m o re i n f o r mation about Xplode or to p u rc h a s e t i c k e t s , v i s i t x p l o d e this.com/sanantonio.

Sheryl Sepulveda and Stephanie Kelley, both Keller Williams Legacy and Arlene Chalkley, ERA Colonial Real Estate enjoy the David Weekley Homes Open House in Urban Crest.

Ruth Horace, Keller Williams Legacy and Johnny Martinez, Sitterle Homes chat at the Sitterle Open House in Balcones Creek.

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Open House For David Weekley Homes In Urban Crest

Janice Tisdale, Phyllis Browning Company and George Brannon, Brannon Properties..

April Lazri and Treedy Chapa, Chapa & Fuller Realty.

Seated: Mike La Maccia, Charlene Busch, Christi Hensley and Tracy Cooper, and Standing: Jeanne Koplan, Molly Harvey and Arlene Chalkley, all with ERA Colonial Real Estate.

Molly Harvey, Cheri Morris and Mary Fenlon, all with ERA Colonial Real Estate, Pam Maxwell, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors and Kelly Maizel, PT50.

Kellie Daniels, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors ands Anna Castro, Open Mortgage.

Marty Berry and Karen Critchlow, both Realty Executives of SA with Lara Thompson, Independence.

Juan Casas, David Weekley Homes and Lissa Navarro, Realty Executives of SA.

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TAR / WCR Meeting In Austin

Paula Durocher, Patti McDaniel and Pam Smartt, all Keller Williams Heritage and Annette Slater, Landlord Property Management.

Susie Sheffield, North American Title with Kathy Alexander and Gloria Byington, both with RE/MAX Preferred.

Past Presidents of the Texas Chapter of WCR in attendance.

Christine Wright and Kendra Wheaton, both with Champions School of Real Estate.

Michael Guertin, San Antonio WCR Treasurer, Lauren Cornwell, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors and Paula Grigsby, TAP FCU.

State WCR Officers: Nancy Garcia, President, Sheila Moran Stanush, President Elect and Dawn Lavka, Treasurer.

Cathy Heshmat, ERA Troy, Florence Terrell, Keller Williams Legacy and Tiffany Wright, RE/MAX Access.

Travis Kessler, TAR, Dana Kervin, HAR and Vicki Fullerton, TAR.

Marty Hutchison Property Management Services Angela Shields, SABOR, and “Doc”Martin, Niblock Company.

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The Way I See It By Cathey Meyer

Alexa? “Alexa?” “Alexa?” In the Meyer household, asking Alexa any question results in the sound of silence because Alexa is still in her box, tightly cellophaned as all intrusive devices should be. The Christmas gift was quite a surprise and has started an ongoing conversation about how much we want to allow outside forces inside our already over exposed wireless world. My sister is on the cutting edge of all-things-Amazon. Her ‘Alexa’ has been upgraded twice since the debut of the all-knowing hockey puck two years ago. That first design was more of a coffee can speaker than the current sleek hide-away version. I first met Alexa at my nephew’s birthday party. As we ate the second serving of cake, my brother-in-law asked, “Alexa, what time is it?” I found that odd since they have the huge wall of clocks with the current time of every country around the

world, half the table had an iWatch, and no one at the table was named Alexa. A voice echoed from the living room, “The current central standard time is 4:37 PM.” I was the only one at the party who had yet to meet Alexa. So began the game of ask the coffee can anything and see if you can stump her. I started with “How many spots on a giraffe?” My sister rolled her eyes with the ‘can’t you just ask something normal’ look. My brother-in-law interjected I had not followed proper protocol to include Alexa’s name in the question. My nephew attempted to answer like that was an everyday factoid and my niece offered me another piece of cake. I decided to continue, “Alexa, how many spots on a giraffe?” “Technically, giraffes do not have spots, but distinct markings,” she began. “It varies but is usually over 200 as they mature. They cover their entire bodies and each giraffe has a

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unique pattern of distinct markings.” So began the game of stumping Alexa and her creepy computer-generated voice. “Alexa,” my nephew began, “how many stripes on a Zebra?” I was sure that was unanswerable, but I was wrong. “It depends on the species of zebra. The common (or plains) zebra has 26 stripes per side, the mountain zebra has 43 stripes per side, and the Grevy's zebra has 80 stripes per side. Of course, since stripes on a zebra are like fingerprints on humans, the count may vary.” The gang was hooked on their new family member. No more energy exerted in having to type in questions to Google. No more need to read and absorb information. All they had to do was remember to charge her and/or keep her plugged in. News, weather, sports, and all miscellaneous information one needed was in the grasp of the coffee can. Personally, I was creeped out by this intrusive ‘family member’ as I had no background check on where this chick was getting all her information and what else was she doing while hooked up in nearly every Amazonaddicted home in America. Turns out my fears have some merit. Apparently, the foreign assemblers now have unlimited access to the personal home habits of anyone who has adopted an Alexa in their domicile. As the stories unfold about intrusive wireless items in our lives, I am hesitant to add yet

another. My phone dings me every time I depart a restaurant, store or event wanting to immediately know how my experience was at that establishment. For the record, I do not live my life to provide feedback to inanimate objects about my routine life. I turn off that located app, but somehow it turns itself back on and that does get my attention. I have been told to cover the tiny camera lens on my laptop and computer as this is the new peeping tom of the decade. Not that there is much to see in the Meyer household, but I am not thrilled about uninvited visitors laughing silently at my daily habits. I did concede to allow Alexa into my far-from-my-home-zip-code office space but only if my constant companion would use his phone as the point of contact. He was all in as he enjoys the musical stylings of Alexa and uses my office for his retirement hide-away. He tried all the tricks he knew but could not get Alexa to respond to his phone number. She kept telling us to enter the account related phone number. That would be my phone number that I DID NOT share with her, although Amazon does have a thorough background account on me. How do they know that Alexa needs my number? No worries. She is back in the cellophane, buried in the box, waiting for her garage sale moment. Hope she survives the carbon-monoxide filled garage. . . or not.

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Barbara Finch, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, Julie Young, Guest and Stephanie Rinn, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty visit at the David Weekley Homes Open House at Urban Crest.

Bertha Garcia, Keller Williams City View and Will Curtis, NPL Group at the recent GRI Breakfast.

Bob Evans, Jenny Forsyth, Tori Vendola, Teresa Ruiz, Shelley Hornsby, Andrea Provost and Tom Hackleman, all with Reliance Residential Realty enjoy the company awards dinner at Fleming’s.

State WCR Chapter Past Presidents with the 2017 State Executive Team.

IREM Board & Committee Members at Extreme Escape – Back: Bart Marlar, Lyndsay Walbran, Tiffany Korbell and Steve Rodgers, Front: Angelica Castillo, Madlyn Lane and Natalie Smith.

Jenny Forsyth, Tori Vendola and Debbie Goodall, all with Reliance Residential Realty visit during the company awards dinner at Fleming’s.

Janice Hallas, Judy Smith and Michael Smith, all with BH&GRE Bradfield Properties at the company awards event.

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Imagine Homes Realtor Appreciation John Friesenhahn, and Jim Bastoni, both with Imagine Homes.

Fran Cece, AmeriTex Real Estate and Kristie Kiser, mortgage professional.

Lane Rogers, Patricia Zars and Zach Rogers, all with Zars & Rogers Realty.

Susan Bowman, Nix Realty Company, Efrem Martinez, Imagine Homes and Diana Rosenberger, Trinidad Realty Partners.

Lianne McClure and Lisa Cubellis, both with Lone Star Premier Realty and Maria Ayala, ICON Realty.

Laura Hodge, Phyllis Browning Company and Jennifer Berg, SA Symphony.

Lisa Curtis and Arlene Chalkley, both with ERA Colonial Real Estate and Kim Maudlin, RE/MAX Realty Advantage.

Kim Dooley and Jane Bash, both with Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors.

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Lunch At Kirbyâ€™s Cindy San Miguel, Trinidad Realty Partners and Todd Hackett, Hall American Realty.

Scott Eichman, Dana McDaniel and Krista Daries, all with Imagine Homes.

John Friesenhahn, Imagine Homes and Ellen Schuler, mortgge professional.

Grant Lopez and Amy Lopez, both with RE/MAX Associates and Bertha Luna, SA Builders Guide.

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Reliance Residential Realty Awards At Flemings

Laura Gutierrez, and Scott Hermes, both Reliance Residential Realty

Teresa Ruiz and Kim Compton, both Reliance Residential Realty.

Penny Billeaudeaux, Mike Gribble, Scott Hamilton, and Dane Billeaudeaux, all of Reliance Residential Realty

Al Kiris, Michelle Haag and Diane Gribble, all Reliance Residential Realty.

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BH&GRE Bradfield Properties Awards

Lynn Schodts, Jerry Mangrum and Laura Mangrum, all BH&GRE Bradfield Properties.

Jessica Sugg, Sheila Knott and Monica Garza, all BH&GRE Bradfield Properties.

Kay Pongrass, Vanessa Ramirez and Sarah Hearn, all BH&GRE Bradfield Properties.

Joyce Bradfield, Founder and David Schneider, Broker.

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

Keeping Busy! February was a busy month for the Women’s Council of Realtors Hill Country Network. Our February meeting was held at McKenna Event Center and we had more than 50 attendees. We heard from Gretchen Reuwer and Nancy Pappas from the NBU Headwaters at the Comal project. They shared some exciting news about the project. "The Headwaters at the Comal will be a place that establishes a relationship between the community and the environment by demonstrating the regeneration and protection of water and ecological resources." (source: NBU.com) This project includes the restoration of the Comal Springs headwaters. They reported that they are also transforming 16 acres, of what used to be just asphalt, into a landscape that is native to this area. This is going

to be a great opportunity for local and community organizations to study the environment. The plans include large event centers, various meeting places and other outdoor areas available for educational purposes as well. For more information on The Headwaters at the Comal project please visit http://www.nbutexas.com/Hea dwaters.aspx. Hill Country Network’s leadership team attended the WCR Winter meetings in Austin. The first day of the meeting our network helped to put on the District A Meeting. We had nearly 70 REALTORS® and affiliates in attendance. Lunch was catered by Alfred’s of Austin and our own William Edge was the guest speaker. His topic was “Turn Up the Volume.” He gave all the attendees a lot to think about and plenty to take back

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that will help their businesses. Some of his questions made everyone stop and think like “What is the one thing you are ignoring today, that if you dealt with, would make a significant change in your reality? He stressed “If you Want Different You Must Do Different!” Later that afternoon a FREE CE course was offered to all WCR members. It was “From Fixer Upper to Dream Home,” where we learned how we as REALTORS® can help our buyers realize that there is another way to help reach that goal of owning their dream home. Jim Nunn with Starkey Mortgage shared with us all the benefits of a renovation loan. The rest of the conference proved to be just as educational. During 2017 the WCR “Chapters” will transition to “Networks." We learned about all the differences we will undergo, especially in the governance structure, and why we are making these changes. The focus is to build upon the effectiveness of all the current chapters and to deliver a consistent, high quality member value and brand in the networks. Locally, we had our first Bras for a Cause committee meeting for 2017. This year the monies raised from both the live

bra auction and our silent auction will be benefiting Pink Warrior Angels whose slogan is “You are never alone.” This is a local non-profit organization that pairs a “warrior”, someone who is currently battling breast cancer with an “angel,” someone who has already fought the battle. The two founders of Pink Warrior Angels are both breast cancer survivors. They went through their battles feeling very alone and didn’t want any others facing the fight to have to feel the same way. The angel helps the warrior much like a mentor does. Mark your calendars now for October 26. Ticket will go on sale later this year. For more information, you can email brasforacause@satx.rr.com or visit Bras For a Cause on Facebook. Our next luncheon will be on March 9, 2017 at the McKenna Event Center located at 801 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX, from 11:00- 1:00. The program will include representatives from Parks and Recreation to address the added benefits of living in New Braunfels. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. PDurocher@TheSmarttTeam.com , 210-262-4776

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February GRI Meeting At Petroleum Club

Aneeta Bhalla, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors, Diane Lauer, Keller Williams City View and Susie Sheffield, North American Title.

George Brannon and Jean Brannon, both with Brannon Properties.

Ilia Cookie Gehrig, Keller Williams Heritage, Sheryl Woolsey, Woolsey Realty and Michelle Alford, Vivid Realty.

Marian Knowlton and Tish Lowe, both with Keller Williams Heritage.

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February GRI Meeting At Petroleum Club

Sue Trautner, BHHS PenFed Realty and Sara Trautner, Becker Properties.

Adrianne Lacroix, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors and Sherrell Russell, Keller Williams Heritage.

Brad Smilgen, REPM, Nancy Brown and Tim Brown, both with RE/MAX Corridor and Cecilia Sosa, North American Title.

Tracy Blackwell, Speaker and Carmen Soto, Vivid Realty.

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Keller Williams Legacy Awards

Steven Gragg, Keller Williams Legacy and Cecilia Sosa, North American Title.

Lori Kaspar and Tracie McKee, both with Stewart Title and Karen Trevino, Keller Williams Legacy.

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Valerie Wilshire, Independence Title and Kent Ransdell, Keller Williams Legacy..

Karen Shaffer, Doug Watson and Lynn Bradshaw, all with Frontier Title.

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Gavin Jarrett, Powers Real Estate at the David Weekley Open House at Urban Crest.

Some of the IREM Committee Members waiting for you to volunteer: Jason Ruple (Welcome/Registration), James Stewart (Programs), Tiffany Korbell (Membership & Candidate Guidance), Sally Flanagan (Special Programs, Natalie Smith (Education) and Amanda Gladstone (Bowling).

Janette Springfield, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors and Bertha Wicker, ERA Colonial Real Estate visit during a recent GRI Meeting.

Denise Smith, Cindy Vogt and Alisha Alonso, all with BH&GRE Bradfield Properties visit during the company awards..

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Kari Utz and Marietta Alba reviewing new services offered to our REALTOR Partners.

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Come Join Trinity Title of Texas At The Chili Cook-Off! Trinity Title of Texas is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Trinity Title Chili Cook-off! This charity event will take place on Wednesday March 8th and benefits the Epilepsy Foundation. The event, which had over 500 attendees in 2016, takes place at the San Antonio Shrine Pavilion from 3 to 6 PM. Admission is free to all real estate professionals and shuttle service is provided to and from the parking area. There will be chili tasting, drinks, giveaways, music and games. Come spend time with your co-workers and taste chili from over 20 different vendors! Don’t miss out!

Gervitz Achieves Certification In National Real Estate Network

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Gary Gervitz of Century 21 Scott Myers, Realtors has been awarded the At Home with Diversity® certification from the N a t i o n a l Association of

REALTORS®. Gervitz joins 25,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the certification after completing an 8 hour course addressing topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development. The program is designed to

meet the nation's fair housing commitment by educating and equipping NAR's members with the tools they need to expand homeownership opportunities for the growing number of culturally diverse buyers and sellers in the housing market who identify with groups entailing race, ethnicity, religion, gender, handicaps, familial status, or national origin. For more information on the At Home with Diversity® certification, visit www.realtor.org/ahwd. GaryGervitz can be reached at Century 21 Scott Myers, Realtors, 210-4791222 or at Gary.Gervitz@Century21.com.

Hollywood-Crawford Door Co. Earns Esteemed 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award For the tenth year in a row, HollywoodCrawford has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting exemplary customer service to members of thelocal services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016. This achievement is particularly significant as Angie’s List experienced unprecedented member growth in 2016. More than 1.6 million consumers, many of whom were eager to quickly hire highly qualified service pros, joined Angie’s List after the company added a new, free membership tier. “Companies that can meet higher demands without missing a beat in their exemplary performance standards truly do stand apart from their peers,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Only a fraction of the overhead door companies in San Antonio were able to do it.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2016 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade. The SSA winners must also be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines. “Hollywood-Crawford has served the

San Antonio area for 70 years, and we’ve succeeded by building a reputation for consistent quality service and products,” said Randy Oliver, president of Hollywood-Crawford Door Co. “We are very appreciative of the support our customers and trusted resources like Angie’s List and we are very proud to be the only San Antonio area garage door dealer to have earned the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award for 10 straight years in a row!” Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List as new, verified consumer reviews are submitted. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. For more than 21 years, Angie’s List restricted access to its verified reviews to consumers who paid membership fees. When the company removed that barrier, some companies worried that the new, non-paying members would not be as engaged as members of the past. Experience has shown, however, that these newly added members are just as engaged – across all age groups – as prior members. Also, because the company continues to adhere to its review verification process, there has been no degradation of review quality.

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Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS® Acquires Coldwell Banker First National, REALTORS® of San Marcos, Texas

D’Ann Harper and Leesa HarperRispoli announced that Diane Sanders, Mary Evans and Chelsea Roberts have joined forces with Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, REALTORS (CBHarper). Founded in 1978, Diane Sanders is the Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker First National. A premier real estate brokerage, Coldwell Banker First National serves the San Marcos market. Diane Sanders has served the San Marcos Board of REALTORS® twice as President, three terms as Director and as Regional Trainer for the Texas Association of REALTORS® in the Professional Standards “Train the Trainer” program. D’Ann Harper and Leesa HarperRispoli are pleased about the merging of the CBHarper and Coldwell Banker First National families. “I am very excited about

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this expansion of our company!” said Leesa Harper-Rispoli, President Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper REALTORS®. “In today’s fast moving world of real estate, it is crucial to be aware of every opportunity to better serve our Clients and Customers,” said Harper-Rispoli. “Our service area will now include San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Boerne, Bandera, Kerrville, Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas. Both D’Ann Harper and Diane Sanders agree that this acquisition will create the strongest customer-oriented company in the area. “We want to assure everyone, that while we continue to grow and expand to more Texas communities, our gold standard of service will not waiver.” said D’Ann Harper, Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®. “This will enable us to serve more Texas homeowners and sellers with the same high-quality professional service they have known and trusted over the years” continued Harper. Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper REALTORS® can be reached at (210) 483-7581 or pr@cbharper.com and has been an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker Franchise System for over 30 years.

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Houses In San Antonio continues to grow

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Houses in San Antonio, Ltd. (www.HousesInSanAntonio.com), a full service real estate brokerage has been serving San Antonio and its surrounding areas since 1996. Houses In San Antonio is honored to welcome Lisa Marie Dominguez-Ruiz as the latest addition to the HISA family. Lisa earned her license in 2014. “I’m proud to be part of such a progressive league of real estate professionals. Dedication to their profession, loyalty to their community, and a general team approach were the deciding factors for my transition.” says Lisa.

RE/MAX Agent Montano Earns Hall Of Fame Award P a m e l a Montano, with R E / M A X Associates in San Antonio, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which MONTANO honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. Less than twenty-three percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates have earned this prestigious award. Montano has been working in the real estate industry for more than

20 years and has extensive experience in property management, listing and selling residential properties. “Pam has been an integral member of our company and is more than deserving of this very prestigious award,” said Bob Jacobs, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Associates in San Antonio. “Winning this award is a tremendous accomplishment. Pam continues to raise the bar in real estate, making us, and this community, proud.” Over 100,000 agents provide RE/MAX a global reach of nearly 100 countries. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

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Stacy Melton, Century 21 Northside with daughter Taylor Melton.

Mary Freese, RE/MAX Associates Boerne with Clovis Olveira, Sitterle Homes.

Michelle Vaughn, Bana Wehrmann and Caroline Brown, all Welcome Home Real Estate.

Larry Allen, Monticello Homes and Amy Kolb, Keller Williams City View.

Christy Johnson, Capital Title and Cindy Griffin-Carr, Keller Williams Portfolio.

Christy Cracraft, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors and Cathy Spain, Alamo Title.

Donna Terrell and Lacey Watts, both Legacy Mutual Mortgage.

Sarah Shay and Claudia Rivas, both McGuyer Homebuilders Inc.