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ALICIA TREVINO: SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF SUCCESS ANTHONY COLEMAN: FULL FOCUS LEADER ALEXIS COLLARD: DEFINING HER DESTINY ALAMO TITLE PARK CITIES: UNIQUE APPROACH TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
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Before I wrote this, I pulled up my December 2021 pub lisher’s note to read what I had written last year about this same time. It was eight days out from the ESPEs, and I talked about how I was letting my mind get the best of me leading up to the event. All sorts of questions and doubts were starting to rise in relation to the event. It was the first time I had thrown an event of that size and caliber. But I reeled myself back and leaned in on my faith, and trusted that the event was going to be a massive success. And guess what? IT WAS!

I am glad I decided to read last year’s publisher’s note because, like last year, I have moments where my mind starts to go down the same old rabbit hole of doubt. Some of the doubts are similar, but most of them are new, with the predominant one being: “Last year was such a great success. ... What if this year isn’t as good?” What if people leave saying, “It was OK … but nothing like last year’s event?”

Isn’t success a funny thing? You think when you “make it” that you will be all good, but then these doubts and insecurities about maintaining the success, and the standard, start to seep in and

overwhelm you. No matter where we are at in life, our minds and flesh find a way to pull us into fear. That is where having continual reminders of our past successes and a strong faith become so very import ant. Namely, the latter.

Many of you know that I have been open about my faith and how Jesus has been working wonders in my life, especially this past year and a half. I have come to realize that all the great things that have happened in my life are because of Him, and I proudly give God all the glory. With Him on my team, I know that He will have his hand on this event, and it will be an incredible evening of deep connection and celebra tion. This I know for certain. We will find out soon!

I hope you enjoyed the ESPEs!

With peace in my heart,

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Print media takes a long time, so as I write this month’s publisher’s note, it is Nov. 8 … nine days before the ESPE Awards Gala. As you are reading this, it is likely mid-December — a whole month since the event took place. How did it go? I am dying to know.
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The world is filled with all types of languages and dialects. For those entering a nation where they don’t speak the primary language, the transition can be challenging to say the least.

That’s why it means so much when you find an ally who helps you find your footing and reach your goals.

One of those who makes an immense difference for others is Alicia Trevino.

As a broker associate with eXp Realty, Alicia speaks a language that is truly universal and that peo ple know they can count on … the language of success.

“When I grew up, I learned Spanish and didn’t learn English until I was in first grade. Then, I lost my Spanish until I met my husband in high school,” Alicia says.

Setting Her Course

“I became a REALTOR® because I was selling with my mother-in-law. I was going to be her interpreter. The lady to who I was showing a property to said to me that I should become a REALTOR® because no one in our industry spoke Spanish at the time. At 23, my passion was born. I had worked as a secretary with a commercial real estate com pany and had scored a 10 in sales with a personality test I had taken.”

Alicia’s course was set. She found a job where she could have an easier schedule. During her lunch, she took real estate classes. After a year, she had earned her license in 1989.

“At first, I went part-time because I was afraid to go full time. I started part time, and I was bound and determined to make it. My first sale was for my moth er-in-law. I earned $1,500 for that sale,” she remembers.

“Around that time, I quit my job and went to a conference … to see Tony Robbins. I was super motivated. He gave me a high five. Through that experience, I knew I could make it in real estate. That started my entrepreneurship.”

Skyrocketing Results

After she sold one house, Alicia’s busi ness went wild, and she started getting referrals. In fact, during her first full year in real estate, she sold 60 homes … while being pregnant at the same time.

“I couldn’t keep up … working every day 12 to 13 hours a day. I went to another seminar, and there was a speaker who was the number one REALTOR®. I talked with him and asked him how he did the volume that he did. He told me that he had an assistant and a showing agent. So, I returned to Texas and told my family I was getting an assistant. I convinced my husband to quit his job and take care of the kids. That started growing my business.”

That is an understatement. In fact, Alicia became the number one producer in her office by the next year. A year after that, she became the number one Century 21 agent in Texas.

It wasn’t long before Alicia had a conversation with her sister, Maria Ammerman, and brought her on as Alicia’s showing agent. In addition, she also brought on Laura Suarez. Since then, her brother-in-law, Paul Ammerman, has also become a critical part of the team, as well.

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Alicia Trevino

Speaking the Language of Success

REALTOR® on the rise

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By the time she was 30, Alicia was named one of the top REALTORS® on the Rise. In the meantime, her team had accounted for 35% market share in Mesquite. The list of honors and accolades has continued to mount through time. In fact, Alicia has ranked among the Top 10 among all Coldwell Banker agents in the nation. At the pinnacle, Alicia and her team closed 600 deals in a year and have closed more than 10,300 transactions over time.

Reinventing Herself

The ebbs and flows of life and business are a natural part of life. In turn, Alicia and her team found their business slow ing down, with production during the pandemic being the slowest. Plus, Alicia went through a divorce. However, she worked her way through the changes, bringing on her adult children — son Christian Trevino, daughter Ashley Trevino Ramos, and son-in-law Christian Ramos to the business.

Alicia and her team adopted online, virtual showings, and listing appointments. In the process, Alicia and her team eventually joined with eXp Realty.

“It has been the best thing I have ever done because I have reinvented myself, and the eXp Realty system allows me to work from anywhere in the world,” she says. “It was a mindset shift. It was always there, but I couldn’t open my mind to it. But I still think really big, so I knew if I could find the right portal and walk through it, we would be back on fire, and that’s what we’ve done.”

Family continues to be the center of Alicia’s world. She cherishes time spent with her children.

She also has a passion for travel, with favorite destinations being Paris and Latin America. She is building a condo in Tulum, where she is going to spend time with her family.

Through time, Alicia and her team have continued to build on their record of results by making an undeniable differ ence for people … in the process, doing it by speaking the language of success.

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COLEMAN

FULL FOCUS LEADER

Anthony Coleman smiles when he talks about the way real estate engages all levels of what he brings to the table.

As a REALTOR® and Team Lead with the Falcon Star Team with NB Elite Realty, Anthony enjoys the way the business brings out his best on a daily basis.

“I don’t like regular habits. They bore me. That’s what I like about this business. These deals aren’t all the same. They are opportunities … I like how they are new,” Anthony points out.

“I get bored with routine. Sure, you have to set up routines, so you have a better shot at repeating your success. But with real estate, there are so many things that have to be solved along the way. That is interest ing for me … and I definitely don’t get bored.”

TACKLING ART AND ATHLETICS

Anthony earned his license and began his trek in real estate in 2014. But he has devel oped a wide range of skills and inter ests through life that he draws upon in the course of what he does.

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“I’m an artist. I love drawing and painting. As a kid, I would always have a pencil and paper. My father worked for the Dallas Morning News as a Pressman,” he recalls. “He would bring home old reams of newsprint for me to draw and sketch on. I had number two pen cils, and I would draw on piles and piles of that paper.”

His interest continued throughout school. Going into high school, he attended Arts Magnate during his freshman year.

“That was a great school, but I left and went to Bryan Adams, where I earned a scholarship in football,” he recalls.

Anthony went on to play middle linebacker and defensive end at the University of North Texas, where he played on a scholarship. While he was there, he finished his bach elor’s degree in fine arts.

FINANCIAL PATH

After graduation, Anthony worked in banking at CitiGroup.

“We discussed investing and developed an interest in different ways to invest. I started invest ing in single-family properties,” he says. “Through all of that, my wife encouraged me to get my real estate license.”

He got it done within six weeks and launched forward into the industry.

“During my first year, I sold one property for a good friend. The next year, I did two properties while I was working full-time at AT&T. As time went on, I doubled my results each year.”

BUILDING BIG

The skyrocketing trajectory that Anthony was on continued to the point where he recorded more than 100 transactions in a year.

“I believe that finding success is about staying consistent, doing the right things consistently, and then the work comes,” he says.

Each day, Anthony rises early and starts his day at 5 a.m. to dive into work so he can stay ahead of the calls and competition.

“My habits are about the right things I should be doing every day.”

JOY OF LIFE

Family is where Anthony’s heart truly lies. He looks forward to time with his wife, Carla, and their daughter, Carly, who is a student at Abilene Christian.

“I give a lot of time to what I do as an agent. Carla and Carly split that time with me so that I can achieve a level of success for the family and for me individually,” Anthony points out. “They end up being just as dedicated to the effort as I am.”

In his free time, you’re likely to find Anthony enjoying making deli cious barbecue. He also maintains his love of art.

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TEAM PRIDE

Cody Domino of Alamo Title Park Cities speaks with pride about the team and the results they strive to achieve through each transaction. Because service is their number one priority, they emphasize the importance of accessibility and efficiency.

“We do things a lot differently than most title companies. We offer closings from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. at night, and we provide mobile closings at no additional charge,” Cody says.

“Plus, our partners and clients have 24-hour access to me. I’ve been doing this for 25 years. I always say to partners, ‘Give my number to your clients. It is a stressful time, so if they have direct communication with me, it often makes for a smoother closing.’”

BUILDING LASTING BONDS

Amber Kalawe is an escrow assistant who also handles business development. She says that the team carries an ongoing emphasis on building and maintaining strong bonds.

“The market is always going to fluctuate. It’s always going to go up and down. As the person responsible for Business Development, my goal is to form great relationships right now,” Amber says. “By establishing firm partnerships in a time of uncertainty, we’ll be here for you and your clients through the tough times and market scares, the same way we have been when the market was booming over the past several years. Consistency is key! I believe this is the best time to build those relationships for the future.”

As Cody says, one of his favorite parts of his team’s work revolves around variety.

“Every day is new and different. We deal with a lot of transactions. There are different parts that we deal with, which is what makes it very interesting for me,” Cody points out. “Every transaction is unique, whether it’s the client or issues to be cleared on title prior to closing. We work with outstanding people, and we make great friends along the way.”

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EACH ONE OF YOUR TRANSACTIONS IS UNIQUE, JUST AS EACH OF YOUR CLIENTS IS.

As Amber adds, “It’s always interesting. I always said I didn’t want to be at a desk job, but title can often be like doing a scavenger hunt. Our end goal is always the same … getting people from contract to close. It can be different every day. You never know if it’s going to be an easy transaction or something that requires more work. That’s part of the rewarding challenge.”

Amber recently moved to Dallas from East Texas. She has enjoyed the transition and looks forward to what the future holds here.

“I’m really looking forward to the opportunity and seeing how much I can grow, as well as the office and business. I’ve worked in title in other areas of Texas,” she points out. “It’s astonishing how big of a difference it is here. I’m looking forward to growth and seeing how much higher we can go from here. I think everyone on our team has a forward-thinking mindset, and it shows.”

As Cody points out, the teamwork at Alamo Title Park Cities produces an edge — creating an experi ence that is unforgettable.

“I think it begins with the love and passion that we have for the business, the industry, and our clients. We have some very loyal clients/friends. We get so many compliments,” Cody explains. “We really love what we do, and it is proven through the product that we produce. We have a great team. We are a big family here. That comes out also.”

Added to that is a powerful sense of professionalism.

“We are as close as a family, and we communicate as one. We are top tier with service and accountability,” Amber says. “People see us working together as one.”

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Leslie got her start in the business first in 2004, with John following shortly thereafter in 2006.

JOHN & LESLIE

MAJORS

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OONE OF THE SECRETS TO FINDING TRUE JOY IN WHAT YOU DO IS DOING IT WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE AND THEN BUILDING TOGETHER.

That recipe for results is played out in wonder ful style by the husband-and-wife team of John and Leslie Majors.

FINDING FULFILLMENT

As owners of a team at Legacy Realty Group, Leslie and John are fulfilled in what they do each day. And it all starts with the rewarding feeling they have sharing this success together.

“We were one of the first teams here in Waxahachie. We have seen a lot of changes since the early days,” Leslie explains. “We learned early on about each other’s strengths and drilled down into those. We built our business based on that. We blend our strengths and weak nesses together.”

“I worked in telecom for about ten years and commuted a good distance to work each day,” Leslie remembers. “When John and I got married in 1998 and we had our first child in 2001, I decided I didn’t want to con tinue commuting.”

MOVING TOWARD PASSION

Real estate had always been on Leslie’s radar.

“I always had an interest in being my own boss and having a career where I could build on the work I put in,” she says. “I started at Coldwell Banker. John started there about two years later. We were there from 2004 to 2008.”

In John’s working career, he had been part of a corporation in Fort Worth for about 11 years. He remembers when they both real ized it was time for a change.

“We were both commuting about an hour each way. As Leslie was getting her license, we talked about how it would be nice to do real estate together,” John remembers. “Fast forward, she had her license. One day we just decided to make it official.”

URGING EACH OTHER FORWARD

Leslie and John are good accountability partners for each other at work — encour aging each other to sharpen their focus and stay on top of their game. They built a brand new office building this year for the broker age and are looking forward to building on the same acre of land in the next year.

“We are committed to being able to do the best we can for our clients. We are primar ily involved in residential real estate,” Leslie

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SHARING SUCCESS

says. “We have 11 agents on our team and have had Legacy Realty Group for six years. Before that, we owned a RE/MAX franchise for a number of years, dating back to 2008. That was a pivotal moment for us. We worked with RE/ MAX for two years and found out we enjoyed growing teams. Since then, we have put good processes together to support our success in the business.”

As John says, “One of the best feelings is knowing that we are able to support agents to be successful from the time they walk in the door.”

SURE SIGNS OF SUCCESS

Their record of achievements continues to grow through time. In fact, they typically finish among the top in terms of sales volume. They also rank among the top 1% in Ellis County and the top 5% in the Metroplex.

Their drive to excel on behalf of those around them is relentless.

“I think our drive comes down to the ability to help other agents and clients. It’s good to walk through that process with clients and help other agents become bet ter at what they do, so they can make a good income and living at what they do.”

As Leslie says, one of the vital parts of their direction in life and business is their core values.

“It starts with faith for us,” she says. “We trust in God in all aspects of our lives. We believe in people and what their goals and dreams are. On the client side, it’s about delivering stellar service. And we value our team. We have a big desire for other people to have what we have and to teach them to have that work and life balance. You can be a super success.”

REWARDING LIFE

Family life is a big highlight for Leslie and John. They look forward to time spent with their 21-year-old daughter, Maddison, who is a student at Texas Tech. They also treasure moments with their grandchil dren, including 7-year-old Maddox, who they have custody of.

In their free time, John and Leslie look forward to taking trips and exploring new destinations together, as well as taking part in their church life group together. John serves as a deacon there.

When it comes to giving back, they are very involved in their church, and they support local nonprofits such as First Look (where Leslie served for six years on the board of direc tors). She also previously served for six years on the board for the Waxahachie Chamber, as well as currently volun teering at First Look Boutique and Hope Clinic.

Whether John and Leslie are work ing with a client, supporting a team member, or engaged in a community effort, they bring the qualities that lead to success and a sense of trust among the people who get to know them.

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“WE ALWAYS HAVE A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON THINGS,” LESLIE SAYS. “IT’S SUPER IMPORTANT TO US TO HAVE A GREAT MINDSET WHILE WE WORK TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS.”
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Defining Her Destiny

The appeal of real estate was always going to be a natural draw for Alexis Collard.

With an independent spirit, an entre preneurial spark, and the drive to pursue what she wants in life, Alexis has created success for herself and others in real estate.

With deep Texas roots, Alexis is a native Dallasite. In September of 1836, her ancestor, Joseph Sowell, came to Texas shortly after the Republic of Texas was established. Real estate was natural for her family

as he settled on a 1,280-acre land grant just south of the Red River, which is present-day Oklahoma.

Today, Alexis is an executive vice president with Allie Beth Allman, a brokerage she has called home for the past 18 years — ever since she started in the business.

“I love the freedom and flexibility with real estate. Every day is

different. I set the pace and my schedule. I love working with clients and helping them find their dream home and seeing it manifest from initial discus sions,” Alexis says.

“There is also unlimited potential for defining your own success. You literally set your goals where you want to be in this business and go after it.”

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From Technology to Open Doors

As is often the case, Alexis had started her working career heading in another direction at first. She spent nine years in technology right after graduat ing from The University of Texas at Austin. In turn, she became one of the first web developers in Frisco with EDS. Eventually, she went into sales with the organization.

Then at age 26, she started her own woman-owned E-business technology firm.

“I really loved being in tech, being an entrepreneur, and selling large-scale busi ness-to-business solutions to large companies. As part of that, I enjoyed a tremendous amount of success. After nine years in technology, I heard Donald Trump speak at the Dallas Convention Center,” Alexis remembers.

“He was very inspiring and talked about how there are more multimillionaires who have gone into real estate by investing or buying/sell ing. I literally got my real estate license a month later and joined Allie Beth Allman when our daughter was 18 months old in 2004. I can’t believe it has almost been 19 years.”

Luxury Experience

Today, Alexis sells luxury homes in markets ranging from her neighborhood in Highland Park all the way to beautiful estates in South Lake and other areas of the Metroplex. One of her joys is helping

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new people from places like California find a home in North Texas — a place Alexis’ family has called home for the past seven generations.

Alexis has continued to build on her success through time. In fact, during 2020 and 2021, she recorded over $50 million in sales volume during the heart of the pandemic.

“You keep plugging away, and you do the best you can. It’s not a race. It’s a marathon that you run for yourselves. I’m not trying to outdo anyone. I’m running my own race,” she says. “I’m living my best life with freedom and flexibility and putting my clients first in everything I do.”

Family Fulfillment

Family is at the heart of life for Alexis. She treasures the partnership she has in life with her husband, Brad, who is a partner at HKS Architects in Dallas.

“He creates and designs buildings that impact lives for the better because he does hospitals, and I work with homes that impact the lives of people at home,” Alexis explains. “I help families find the perfect home. I wouldn’t be as suc cessful if it wasn’t for my husband and the way he helps every weekend when I’m with clients.”

Alexis and Brad look forward to moments spent with their chil dren — their son, Pierce, who is a freshman who competes on the varsity tennis team at Highland Park High School, and their daughter, Ella, who is a sophomore at SMU on three merit-based scholarships majoring in engineering and finance.

In her free time, Alexis enjoys tennis and pickleball. She and her family travel often, with Miami being a favorite destination.

Bringing It Home

Those who know Alexis appreciate her kind and outgoing nature.

“I make friends everywhere I go. I love to get to know people and ask them about their families. I really like to help people, and it’s funny that my name actually means ‘helper’ in Greek,” Alexis says with a smile.

“It’s a lot of hard work and consistency, plus a large dose of humility. If you follow your passion and help people, you will always find success. When you love people first and come from a place of service, the money will always be there. I feel like my background in technology lays the ground work for discipline, structure, and success. Freedom comes with a price: it’s a high price to pay on your way to success in this competitive world of real estate sales.”

Day-by-day, Alexis continues to define her destiny, along the way being true to her Greek name by helping others.

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Real Producers has 100+ franchises nationwide and there are four in DFW alone. In each of these markets, we pull the top 500 agents based off annual residential MLS sales volume. Where your broker address is located will determine which publication is for you. This map shows the territories for each of the four DFW franchises. If you are a top-500 agent in any of these markets, you will be receiving a publication every month and have the possibility of being featured at no cost to you!

Real Producers has 100+ franchises nationwide and there are four in DFW alone. In each of these markets, we pull the top 500 agents based off annual residential MLS sales volume. Where your broker address is located will determine which publication is for you. This map shows the territories for each of the four DFW franchises. If you are a top-500 agent in any of these markets, you will be receiving a publication every month and have the possibility of being featured at no cost to you!

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ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE

Real Producers magazine started in Indianapolis in 2015 and is now in over 100 markets across the nation and con tinues to spread rapidly. Real Producers first launched in DFW in August 2018 with North DFW Real Producers (now called “North Dallas”). In May 2019, Dallas Real Producers launched, and then Tarrant Real Producers in March of 2021.

In 2022, Tarrant Real Producers split into two publications, North Fort Worth and Fort Worth Real Producers. Fort Worth Real Producers will go to print later this year.

Q: WHO RECEIVES Real Producers MAGAZINES?

A: The top 500 real estate agents in each of the four markets in DFW based on their MLS production for the previous year. Refer to the map in this publication for the exact territories. If your broker address is within that given territory and you are in the top 500, you will receive that publica tion for the year. There are approximately 60,000 licensed real estate agents in DFW. The list will reset at the end of every year and continue to update annually.

Q: WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THIS MAGAZINE?

A: We believe that we are better together. When we surround ourselves with other successful, like-minded people, we grow to new heights. Real Producers is a platform that brings together the most elite individ uals in DFW real estate.

We take the top 500 real estate agents and RP-vetted businesses in every market, and we build an exclusive community around that group. We share their stories,

successes, market trends, upcoming events — really, anything that will connect, inform and inspire, we put in our monthly publication.

Q: DOES Real Producers HAVE EVENTS?

A: Yes! Each community will have two main events a year, and then we do a combined event at the end of the year, which is an awards gala called The ESPEs. For these events, we invite the top 500 real estate agents and our RP-vetted businesses. Top 500 agents are allowed to invite members on their team as well. These events are an incredible opportunity to connect with the best of the best in DFW real estate. It is amazing to see the power in the connections made at these events. Be on the lookout for your exclusive invites!

Q: WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR BEING FEATURED IN THIS MAGAZINE?

A: It’s really simple. You have to be on the top 500 list, and we take nomi nations seriously. You can nominate other real estate agents, businesses, brokers, owners, or even yourself! Office leaders can also nominate real estate agents. We will consider any one brought to our attention who is in the top 500 because we don’t know everyone’s story, so we need your help to learn about them. We cannot guarantee a feature, but we encour age you to meet with one of our team members, support Real Producers, and attend our private events to increase your chances.

FAQYou can email your nominations to jordan.espeseth@ realproducersmag.com.

Q: WHAT DOES IT COST A REAL ESTATE AGENT/TEAM TO BE FEATURED?

A: Zero, zilch, zippo, nada, nil. It costs nothing, my friends, so nom inate away! We are not a pay-toplay model. We share real stories of Real Producers.

Q: WHO ARE THE RP-VETTED BUSINESSES?

A: They are one of the best busi nesses in DFW in their category, and you can find them listed in our index! We don’t just find these businesses off the street, nor do we work with all businesses that approach us. One of many of the top real estate agents has recommended every single business you see in this publication. We won’t even meet with a business that has not been vetted by one of you and “stamped for approval,” in a sense. Our team will further vet every business to make sure they are a good fit and bring value to our community. Our goal is to create a powerhouse network, not only for the best real estate agents in the area but the best businesses, as well, so we can grow stronger together.

Q: HOW CAN I RECOMMEND A BUSINESS?

A: If you know and want to recom mend a business that works with top real estate agents, please email us to let us know at jordan.espeseth@ realproducersmag.com.

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