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CONTENTS 12

Publisher’s Note: Three Years in Print in DFW!

Rising Star: Sally Mireles

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Partner Spotlight: Gracie Morrow

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TOP 500

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Overcomer: Kim Korfe

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Cover Story: Kimberly Rumfield

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Three publisher’s note

Years in Print in DFW!

Wow. I am not going to lie…it is pretty crazy for me to think that we have been in print for three years already!

In August of 2018, North DFW Real Producers hit the mailboxes of the highest producing agents in Collin and Denton county for the first time ever. I remember the first time I went to my mailbox and held that inaugural issue in my hand. My first thought was, “Man, this thing is thin! I need to beef it up.” And my second thought was, “How cool is this? I dreamt of this day and now it is here in my hands.” I was very proud.

Now look at us! Three years later we have three different publications in print in DFW and an amazing Real Producers team behind us. When I moved here from northern Minnesota, I never would have guessed this is where we would be with Real Producers. When I look back at my life just three short years ago, I feel like I need a telescope because so much has changed.

In May of 2019, Dallas Real Producers officially launched, and in March of 2021, Tarrant Real Producers first hit mailboxes. With the July 2021 issues, we have had 67 issues go to print between the three publications. We have hosted 12 large events, and countless smaller gatherings, all for the highest producing real estate agents and our Vetted Business Partners.

The first-ever Real Producers event in DFW was held on November 13th at Concrete Cowboy at The

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Star in Frisco. Five minutes before the event, I went to the bathroom and almost puked because I was so nervous. But, luckily for me, the event was a huge hit!

I heard so many people say things like, “I have never seen so many top producing agents and high-level businesses at an event like this before!” and “How did this happen? Real Producers came out of nowhere!”

If you were at that first event, you know it was a special one. I will certainly never forget it.

On June 3rd of this year, we had the official Launch Party for Tarrant Real Producers at T&P Tavern in Fort Worth. It was a fantastic event – a perfect way to celebrate the launch of our third and final publication across DFW. What excites me the most is that this is only the beginning. The name “Real Producers” is spreading rapidly across the Metroplex and is synonymous with excellence. Our team at Real Producers is so thrilled and grateful to have the privilege to share the stories and to celebrate the most elite real estate agents and vetted businesses in our real estate market.

None of this could have happened without you.

Thank you all for three years! We can’t wait to see what the next three brings us.

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Sally

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Seeing What’s Possible WHEN IT COMES TO REAL ESTATE DEALS, THERE’S A LOT THAT MEETS THE EYE TO LIKE. BUT THERE’S EVEN MORE THAT BECOMES VISIBLE IF YOU USE SOME IMAGINATION.

“Towards the end of that relationship, I had become a personal trainer,” she remembers. “As part of that, my therapy was running. Along the way, I lost 40 pounds.”

That’s what Sally Mireles does.

She also piled up impressive numbers — including the number of marathons she has participated in. In fact, she has run more than 100 half and full marathons. One of the standout experiences in her mind was running Pike’s Peak four years ago.

As Team Leader and REALTOR® with SM Real Estate Group with Coldwell Banker Apex, Sally helps her clients’ dreams come true by seeing what’s possible.

“That race is my pride and joy,” she says with a spark.

“I love seeing my clients at the closing table and handing them the keys. That’s fulfilling to me. I help a lot of first-time homebuyers and understand what they want and helping them see past a home that needs remodeling to what it can be in the future,” Sally explains.

HOMETOWN SPIRIT

Sally was born and raised in Dallas in the Garland area. Both of her parents are pastors. While she had humble beginnings, she was nurtured by a solid, loving upbringing.

As she came of age, Sally graduated from high school, got married, and started her family, in time, welcoming three children into the world.

Eventually, her marriage came to an end.

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ACTIVE PURSUITS

For seven years, Sally worked as a personal trainer.

“As a trainer, I loved being able to hear clients talk about what their results meant to them,” Sally says.

“I took a lot of personality tests, so I would be able to read my clients and understand their struggles. It was like being a part-time therapist.”

Four years ago, Sally’s path in life led her to real estate. She earned her license and used her energy and drive to pursue success.

“I worked full-time as a trainer. At the same time, I was studying and shadowing the leader of the team I started with. I shadowed her every chance I got to soak it all in,” Sally recalls.

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MADE FOR THIS

As Sally remembers, real estate just seemed to make sense for her.

“I love helping people’s dreams come true and being a problem solver for them,” she says. “In the process, I need to dig deep and figure things out for them.”

Like most who enter the business, Sally experienced her share of challenges as she got going.

“My first year in real estate was terrible. I got licensed in February, ended a toxic relationship in May, and I had totaled my car in April,” she says. “I had my three kids in the car and I broke my collarbone and had injuries to recover from.”

RISING ABOVE

At the same time, there were other hurdles in life to face. Her older sister and mother each faced breast cancer at the same time. Sally and her three children moved in with her mother to help take care of her.

“That was a very difficult time,” she says. “I hit rock bottom. Being broke is something that I never want to go back to. “

Today, Sally and her team have expanded and offer concierge services including moving, staging, and other options for both sellers and buyers.

The results of her efforts have been rewarding all the way around. In fact, last year, Sally recorded nearly $12 million in sales volume. And she’s on track to easily surpass that mark in 2021.

Sally is the first to shine the spotlight on her team, including Ernest Sanchez (Business Partner), Madison Roberts (Buyer’s Agent), Rachael Dietzel (Transaction Coordinator), and Marco Polo Trejo (Marketing).

The spark Sally brings to her work and interactions with clients is easy to see with her trademark smile and shoes that literally sparkle.

“When I first started in real estate, I couldn’t afford heels. So, with my first sale, I purchased some sparkly heels. Now, I wear sparkly heels to every closing. I even had some custom Vans made to wear when I visit construction zones,” she says with a smile.

FAMILY FOUNDATION

Those struggles became her drive … part of her motivation and secret to achievement.

“I had taken so much from my kids already, because I had put them through unsettling situations. I wanted to buy them a home. As I look back at that time, I think the positive was that I taught my kids at a young age to be self-sufficient.”

Sally gained traction in the business. Then, step-bystep, she kept building while she served her clients and solved their issues.

SIGNS OF SUCCESS

There would be more growth to come.

“I’ve always been an overachiever. Once I saw the potential of real estate and what could be accomplished, I thought I would start my own team,” she says.

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Away from work, Sally treasures time with family, including her 17-year-old daughter, Aaliyah, her 15-year-old daughter, Aaralyn, and son, Christopher.

She also is very close to her sisters Rachel, Angie, and Daniela, along with her brother, Arturo.

In her free time, Sally enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, who is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. She also likes taking drives in her jeep, heading out on road trips, or just taking a relaxing cruise. In addition, she has a love for the outdoors.

Giving back is central to her world, too. Sally sponsors her sister, Daniela, who is a missionary in Poland. She also offers additional services for those in the military, as well as veterans.

Supporting teachers is important for Sally.

Another favorite is coordinating junk removal, as well as donations to the Salvation Army, or to Genesis, a center for battered women.

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When I first started in real estate, I couldn’t afford heels. So, with my first sale, I purchased some sparkly heels. Now, I wear sparkly heels to every closing.

I even had some custom Vans made to wear when I visit construction zones.

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I love helping people’s dreams come true and being a problem solver for them.

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Those who know Sally appreciate her ability to put a smile on their faces and make them laugh. They also rely on her resilience and drive to help them reach their goals.

Truly, that seems to be a natural part of what Sally brings to the world and those around her … helping them see what’s possible.

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Even on a subconscious level, the tendency can be to believe that there is one “right” way to handle the financial side of the real estate

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COMPETI TI VE ED GE

That creative spark is always vital in the industry.

But in a competitive market like what we’re seeing now, it becomes absolutely critical.

“We saw what was happening in the market and put our brains together,” she recalls. “We put together a group of people, we brainstormed, and we came up with our Ready to Close Approval program with additional offerings.”

The Ready to Close Approval program features an elevated level of validation on the front end.

“A lot of lenders talk with clients and work through the process of getting the pre-approval letter.

Every time we pre-approve a client, we do so much more,” Gracie explains. “We give them an education in the process that is tailored to their situation. As part of that, we let them know that, most likely, they will run into a bidding-war situation.

As part of that, we let them know that if they have

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to offer over the asking price, we have programs available that allow them to still be within range of where they need to be individually.”

SO LUT ION S T H AT M A K E S E N S E

One of those strategies that Gracie’s team puts to work is their Appraisal Gap Insurance.

“What that does is it allows clients to pay a small portion of the difference that may exist between the appraised value and the accepted offer,” she explains. “Everything we do is to help the buyer gain more confidence and really understand their numbers. I consider that to be one of my prime roles as their Mortgage Advisor before they stand in front of that beautiful house.”

That approach pays off in more ways than one, with huge results for the organization’s REALTOR® partners and their clients.

“We work hard to help people realize how to be in a truly solid financial situation. When I work with a first-time homebuyer, they look at us as a trusted advisor. We are there for them beyond that, as well.

As they settle into their home, we can help our partners and their clients look at other forms of real estate investing, as well.”

B E T T E R TO GETHER

Teamwork is essential to making dreams become reality. And that definitely holds true with the group Gracie has assembled.

“I’m very proud of our team of six people, along with our corporate employees who support our efforts here at the branch. In fact, with each loan we are involved with, we have 20 to 25 people who invest time in that file and touch it. It takes a village of caring professionals working toward a common goal,” she says.

Gracie’s local branch team is a dynamic, diverse group, with team members representing different backgrounds, including team members who bring Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese communication skills to serve a wide range of clients.

It all adds up to create a service advantage.

“With the Ready to Close Approval, our offer acceptance rate has been higher than 80 percent,” Gracie says with a smile. “We take a lot of joy and pride in being creative in our problem-solving. People appreciate that, if you have a problem, you can think outside the box and provide solutions that will work.”

B UILDIN G B ON D S

“One of my criteria for hiring is a focus on customer service — that spirit of transparency, dedication, and drive to stay on top of our clients’ loans,” Gracie explains. “I want the client to feel comfortable and to know that they can rely on our team.”

Those efforts produce impressive results. The branch has been recognized as a Top Producing Team in the area. Plus, Gracie has been recognized as a national Top Women Originator by Scotsman Guide.

That attention to detail coupled with intense client care builds strong, long-lasting bonds.

“Our partners and their clients know we do everything we can to help them,” Gracie points out. “We’re an advocate for working closely together. After all, we’re all working toward the same goal.”

Gracie and her team take a big-picture view of each individual’s financial world.

Gracie with her husband, Aaron, and their English bulldog, Mojo

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FULFIL L M E N T IN L IF E

Away from work, Gracie cherishes family time with her husband, Aaron Morrow, and their English bulldog, Mojo.

Gracie and Aaron have a wide range of free-time favorites, including travel, golf, pickle ball, trying new restaurants, and taking in all the area has to offer.

They also donate to the local food pantry, including efforts targeted to help at-risk children get enough to eat.

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Kim Korfe ST R I DE S AND STR EN GTH

EACH OF US HAS A CALLING IN LIFE. ONE OF THE GREATEST DREAMS ANY OF US CAN HOPE FOR IS FINDING THE VOCATION THAT HELPS US SERVE BOTH OUR FAMILY, OUR FAITH, AND OUR COMMUNITY, ALLOWING US TO TAKE THE KIND OF STEPS FORWARD THAT REALLY MATTER AND MAKE A TRUE IMPACT ON OTHER PEOPLE.

One living and walking this path is Kim Korfe.

As the Broker Associate and Leader of the Kim Korfe Group at RE/MAX Elite, Kim leads by example … along the way, sharing her strides and strength with her team.

Her passion shows.

“Real estate has been a very rewarding career for me,” Kim emphasizes. “Yes, a big part of that is finding folks their dream home, but I also absolutely love mentoring new associates and helping my team grow both personally and professionally. It’s turned this career into something amazing and rewarding.”

“I can speak, read, and write in both Lao and Thai,” she says. “Growing up, I remember the hardship my family went through living our day-to-day life just because we couldn’t do something as simple as communicating. Part of the American Dream for many people is to own their own home. I like being someone who can help others work through the real estate transaction and to understand what they are signing, especially first-time home buyers who struggle with language barriers.”

FINDING LOVE. STARTING A FAMILY.

Her move into real estate did not follow a straight line. For 18 years, she enjoyed a successful career with Ethicon – a Johnson & Johnson company in San Angelo, Texas. It was there she met her future husband, Doug.

MAKING HER WAY

Kim was born in Vientiane, Laos, and moved to America from Thailand at the age of ten, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2004.

As an immigrant in America, she initially struggled with language barriers as English was her third language. She is the first in her family to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree.

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Together, they have five children, including two sets of twins.

“At the time, we had three little girls in diapers,” Kim recalls. “When we had our youngest twin daughters, we were relocating with Doug’s job, and someone needed to be home with the kids, so I was the one who stayed home. It was challenging. I had

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to find a career that was flexible and allowed me to set my work hours.”

Kim made her move to real estate in 2009 after seeing a late-night television program touting the business.

Within four weeks of seeing that late-night real estate promotion, Kim had earned her license.

TEAM SPIRIT

Through time, Kim has learned and developed her skills in all facets of the real estate business, helping many area residents buy and sell their homes. At the same time, she has also built and leads her own real estate group. In addition to Kim and her husband, the team includes agents Jerome

Hawkins, Lauren Barnard, and Donna Barnard, along with Transaction Coordinator Maria Munoz, and Stager/Marketing Pro Sarah Clark.

“I couldn’t do it without them,” she smiles. “We have such a fantastic team.”

Away from work, Kim and Doug look forward to time with their five daughters and two sons-in-law: 28-year-old twins, Brittni (and husband Vivek) and Ashley (and husband Brandt); 15-year-old Allie; 13-year-old twins Nadia and Keira; along with her two granddoggers (Mochi and Lily).

ACTIVE ENDEAVORS

In their free time, Kim and her family soak up as

Kim and all five of her daughters at Brittni’s wedding

Kim and Doug recently celebrated the marriages of their twin daughters: (r) Ashley and Brandt and (l) Brittni and Vivek

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The Kim Korfe Team: (l to r) Maria Munoz, Donna and Lorin Barnard, and Kim and Doug Korfe

much time with each other as they can, especially participating in her lifelong passion - fitness.

As she considers her journey through life, and the impact she feels so blessed to be able to make for those around her, Kim takes true joy in her purpose.

“I’ve loved doing high impact aerobic exercise since I was 18 years old,” she states. “My family and I love staying active together whether it’s fishing, racquetball, pickleball, or volleyball in the street!”

“For me, so much of what drives me is about delivering great customer service and helping people realize their dreams,” she smiles.

Kim has been a certified group fitness instructor for the last 30 years. In fact, she currently teaches Zumba classes six days a week at the HOA community center where she lives.

Those who get to know Kim experience those qualities firsthand … and they appreciate the way she makes a difference for them … by sharing her strides and strength.

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EXAM P L E O F EXCEL L ENC E A PERSON CAN REACH ALL TYPES OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN LIFE. BUT MANY TIMES, IT’S NOT THE MILESTONES THEMSELVES THAT MEAN THE MOST. SOMETIMES, IT’S ABOUT THE EFFORT AND JOURNEY THEY REPRESENT. Kimberly Rumfield is a perfect case in point.

As Team Leader of the Kimberly Rumfield Team with Keller Williams Realty, Kimberly is a true example of excellence.

“I want to be able to leave a legacy for my family,” Kimberly smiles. “I want what I do to be an example for my kids.”

In the process, there are rewards that come through the process itself.

“I love being a matchmaker. You know by the look on a person’s face when you’ve found the perfect house for them,” Kimberly says.

“First-time homebuyers have my heart.

Getting to see people transition to whatever their dreams are is very rewarding. I like playing a role in their dreams. I feel really lucky to be able to do what I do.”

As Kimberly came of age, she found many ways to get involved … as a cheerleader and Vice President of her class.

“It was easy to get involved in the things that you wanted to try, and, in turn, find your place as a leader,” Kimberly explains. “I think coming from a small town built my confidence level.”

Progress on Life’s Path

Kimberly got married and started her family early, working at first the mortgage and title side of the business. In time, she divorced and went on to work with the American Heart Association for 14 years.

“Through that process, I lived in Red Oak and was driving a long distance each day. So I took another job managing a team in a warehouse. I did that for a while before realizing that wasn’t what I wanted to do,” she remembers.

Eventually, Kimberly met her husband, Ronnie, a man who has definitely been her champion.

“Ronnie said I should be a REALTOR® because he said he thought I have the gift of gab,” she recalls.

Kimberly called another long-time friend and was encouraged again to pursue real estate. So, she did.

Rising Above

Each life carries challenges with it. Kimberly had her share early on in life.

“My sister, Kayla, and I were in foster care and were adopted at the ages of five and seven,” she recalls. “My sister and I came into the world as underdogs. But that has given us power in our lives that we are going to excel.”

Kimberly’s hometown gave her a lot to be very thankful for, as well.

As she says, “I grew up in Groesbeck, Texas, a place with a great small-town environment.”

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First-time homebuyers have my heart.

Getting to see people transition to whatever their dreams are is very rewarding. I like playing a role in their dreams.

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OUR TEAM DYNAMIC IS GREAT AND RARE.

Kimberly and her team

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Fast forward through time, Kimberly gained traction and momentum in the business, eventually building a team that she is clearly very proud of … a team that includes her sister, Kayla, and her daughters, Morgan Ames and Cierra McMurray, along with Director of Operations, Allison Greenville, and Lynsey Grissom, Susan Brooks, and Lisa Taylor.

“Our team dynamic is great and rare.

We laugh and cry together. We do things together, whether it’s playing games at an arcade or taking a boat ride together,” she says. “We get together once a month. It gives us a minute to decompress.”

Today, the team has three offices — in Lake Whitney, Cedar Creek, and Ellis County. Through the years of growth, there have been many signs of success, including from last year, when the team amassed $37 million in sales volume.

As she says, “I am very grateful to Keller Williams and Go Management for constantly helping us achieve our goals and always finding innovative ways to help us grow our businesses.”

Family Foundation

Family is at the heart of life for Kimberly. She cherishes time with her husband, Ronnie, and the seven children they have between them ranging in age from 15 to 30 — Taylor, Morgan, Gracie, Wyatt, Cierra, Cheyenne, and Waylon.

The support she feels from those who are closest to her doesn’t go unnoticed.

“Our cheerleaders are the people who support us, like my family,” she smiles.

“Along the way, there are people who believed in me before I believed in

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ONE THING I WOULD SAY TO NEW AGENTS IS BE READY TO HUSTLE AND ALSO BE READY TO GIVE GRACE. Reach out to your sphere of influence. If they are a true sphere of influence, they want you to be successful. Get them on your side and tell them your dreams. It’s a lifelong relationship.

I feel really lucky to be able to do this every day.

me, including people I knew in my hometown. I believe that my team and I have the best group of cheerleaders in the whole world.”

In her free time, Kimberly forces herself to slow down.

Scrapbooking is a favorite diversion with her girlfriends. She also likes to go camping with friends, as well as traveling. One of her favorites is taking cruises.

Giving back is central to life, too.

Kimberly supports a range of local organizations, including groups that support animals, as well as shelters.

As Kimberly says, “Our communities are what make us successful.”

Those who get to know Kimberly see the passion she has for what she does. In the meantime, she offers advice for those just getting their own start in the business.

“One thing I would say to new agents is be ready to hustle and also be ready to give grace,” she says.

“Reach out to your sphere of influence. If they are a true sphere of influence, they want you to be successful. Get them on your side and tell them your dreams. It’s a lifelong relationship. I feel really lucky to be able to do this every day.”

Truly, Kimberly Rumfield is an example of excellence who makes a strong impact in the world around her.

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