IRP February 2022 Issue

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Always Keep the Spirit of the Deal Alive!

RISING STAR: Whitney Christy of Whitney Christy Realty / Trahan PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Kren of Choice Home Warranty SPECIAL FEATURE: I HEART REALTORS® Holiday Party

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Garontakos of The Garontakos Group / Encore Sotheby’s International Realty

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TA B L E O F

CONTENTS 06

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The RP Team: What is your favorite candy?

Publisher’s Note

Partner Spotlight: Lauren Kren of Choice Home Warranty

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Backups

Rising Star: Whitney Christy

REALTOR® Foundation Update

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32 MasterClass Recap

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Cover Story: Traci Garontakos

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I Heart REALTOR® Holiday Party

Cover Rewind: Tim O’Connor

Cover Rewind: Michelle Chandler

Top 200 Standings (from January 1 to December 31, 2021)

If you are interested in contributing or nominating REALTORS® for certain stories, please email us at brian.ramsey@realproducersmag.com.

DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of The N2 Company d/b/a Real Producers but remain solely those of the author(s). The publication contains paid advertisements by local companies. These companies are not endorsed or specifically recommended by The N2 Company or the publisher. Therefore, neither The N2 Company nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.

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MEET THE

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REAL PRODUCER TEAM Q: What is your favorite candy?

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Publisher A: Sour Patch Kids or Reese’s, depending on my mood

Emma Franke

Administrative Assistant A: Take 5

Dr. Brian Ramsey

Editor-in-Chief A: My wife gives me a Snickers bar often, but I think that is because of the commercial where people change from being cranky after eating one.

Ladi Gross

Photography A: Sour gummy worms

Joshua Smith Videography A: Reese’s

If you are interested in contributing or nominating REALTORS® for certain stories, please email us at Brian.Ramsey@realproducersmag.com.

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publisher’s note Remington Ramsey

You Did It! N E W DISTR IBUTI O N FO R 20 22

You did it! Congratulations, you are officially a part of the top 500 agents in the Indianapolis Metro. My name is Remington Ramsey, and I created this publication back in 2015 to highlight top agents and create healthy competition among Indy’s best.

For the past seven years, we have brought you stories from the top producing agents in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. We have connected REALTORS® with each other as well as our paying partners through the magazine, our events as well as social media.

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We are constantly looking to better our product and services for all who are involved. Never hesitate to reach out for any reason. Here are some of the things we need your help with:

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This company was created to love on real estate agents. We realize that the agent is at the center of “all things” residential real estate, and a single deal feeds a lot of mouths. Because of our focus on the agent, Real Producers has grown to 107 locations nationwide.

We could not have experienced this growth without a readership that was engaged and partners that were building relationships. So again, if this is your first time, welcome to the club! You earned it. Enjoy receiving your copy of Indy Real Producers, and keep crushing it so you never miss another issue!

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We need nominations for features of all kinds: -Cover Story- a top agent in volume and respected by their peers -Rising Star- has been an agent for three years or less and is outperforming most -Celebrating Leaders- they might not even be an agent anymore but impacting the industry from a leader position Referrals of Potential Partners- our list of partners has been personally vetted by the Indy REAL Producer team and every single one of them came recommended by someone who receives our magazine. The partners are how we keep this magazine free for the agent.

Attend our events- the events have looked a little different during the COVID season but whether it’s virtual or in person, we want you to feel loved and appreciated so make a point to be in attendance.

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Miscellaneous Content- we are primarily focused on telling agents’ stories. However, we do have fun content outside of the stories. Send us your ideas of good columns or one-off stories.

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LAUREN

KREN

partner spotlight: choice home warranty

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DAY BY DAY

By Dr. Brian Ramsey

“Start small, think big. Don’t worry about too many things at once. Take a handful of simple things, to begin with, and then progress to more complex ones. Think about not just tomorrow but the future.

Put a ding in the universe.” - Steve Jobs

There is a sign in Lauren Kren’s office that helps to keep her focused and away from the anxiety train, and it simply says, “Day by Day.” She, like many, has places to go, things to see, and a lot to do, but she takes the tasks one at a time; she likes to find solutions for now, marinate on the problems that require more input, and then celebrate the wins, then the next day arrives.

Lauren is the account executive for Choice Home Warranty, and it is her mission to generate business for the state of Indiana, but with CHW, you get the added benefit of having her help with special problems. Agents like the idea that she is not disconnected from their clients in the sense that she is always available if needed for a difficult issue even though she is not the one handling the claims. CHW has very qualified people for that, but Lauren loves to give agents the confidence they need that clients will not be left in a lurch.

Kren really enjoys her work since it is a larger expression of her mission in life, to care for and help people. In fact, success for her is about making sure that she is the best version of herself each day, always laboring to improve everything. She notes that as life progresses, people’s definitions may take on new nuances, but at the heart of it all is the idea of making the good things better and the better things the best.

Arriving at Choice Home Warranty was a game-changer in her life.

Personal tragedy and the pandemic had nestled her into a rut, but her work has infused life into her professional journey, and she is appreciating the pivot to success. There is never a dull moment, and she is motivated by the continual bridges she is relationally forming.

“CHW is a great place to work, and I have never seen a company take such great care of their employees and customers. I feel quite valued and appreciated, and CHW strives to help us achieve a work/life balance so that we are positioned in the best way to serve our business. That ‘over-the-top’ care bleeds over into our warranty work and program,” she says.

Choice Home Warranty has excellent programs and coverages, and they are very competitive in pricing. They have multi-year plans that truly save the customer money, and customers love the $65 re-key program that offers the replacement of up to four locks when someone buys a new home. Home warranty can be very affordable and economical, and that is a real advantage for those who buy it. “I love the fact that we make homeownership achievable by giving that

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new owner peace of mind in the case of an unforeseen breakdown or something that needs repaired or replaced,” she explains.

Lauren gives 100% to everything she attempts both professionally and personally. She credits her drive and spirit of excellence to many sources: her family who taught her to be loving, caring, and kind, her friends’ support, her education, and her experiences like serving as the president of her college sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. All those influences shaped her and will continue to mold her development for tomorrow. She says that she is very happy with who she is and excited about whom she will become.

Lauren loves to travel and has been to Europe two times – to places like Italy, France, and England, which was her favorite. One of her goals is to take her boyfriend, Mike, to see a soccer game in England. Mike works for a non-profit veterinary clinic, and the couple has a dog, Luka, and two cats, Lola and Spock (who are rescues). Kren says that she should have been born in Europe, and she loves to meet new people, learn their cultures, and compare their lives with those in America.

Lauren Kren is a loving, kind, and loyal friend, and if she could do any job in the world, she would create and run an animal sanctuary in Africa or Europe. Don’t count that out, as she has plenty of time to do it all. She also enjoys her volunteer work whether tutoring for a homeless shelter or working with women in the domestic violence shelter. She knows that someday, she wants people to remember her as a successful but kind person who exuded joy and a positive aura and who was wonderful to work with – a good one to the core.

For more information about her and Choice Home Warranty, you may call her at 317.619.7790 or visit the website of chwpro.com.

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BACKUP S

By Phil Thornberry

This is not an article about sewage backups. It is about ensuring redundancy in our houses’ critical systems to protect our homes and families. In the process of becoming a licensed pilot, I learned in flight training that there are backups or workarounds for most failures that can threaten the outcome of a flight. This is one reason flying is the safest form of transportation. Let’s use the same thought process and some readily available technology for our homes to prevent harm to ourselves and our property. Below are some actions that will work to that end.

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WATER

HEAT FAILURE

Frozen pipes while you are out of town is a situation that has caused significant damage to thousands of homes. Adding to the considerable damage is the risk of mold that can result if not caught quickly. First, find the main shut-off and confirm it works. If it is an older gate type, it probably does not. I had one of these and chose to re-route it out of the crawl space and into a closet so it would be easily accessible. If I leave for even a couple of days, I turn it off. If you have any smart technology in your home, you can install an electric shut-off that can be controlled from your phone.

If your furnace goes down and it will be some time before a service tech is available, options are limited but do exist. Do not use propane or kerosene heaters in the house. This includes the oven.

Oil-filled electric heaters are probably one of the safer options.

Having one or two on hand can heat a room and, depending on temperatures, may keep the house from freezing. For added protection from bursting pipes, turn the water off at the main. One of the most common failures on a gas furnace is the ignitor. Having an extra one on hand can have you up and going in short order.

Water damage can also result from leaks in water heaters and furnaces. Place a water sensor on the floor at these locations. The simple ones make a loud sound to let you know a failure has occurred. If you have a security system, install one that connects to it.

CELL PHONES, FLASHLIGHTS, AND THE INTERNET

If you do not have a generator, there are battery packs that will keep your cell phone charged. I have three of these and always have one in the car. One of them will “jump” the car as well.

Having a couple of rechargeable or wind-up flashlights keeps you from being in the dark. One type stays plugged in and turns on when power is lost. Opting for the “hot spot” on your cell phone plan will allow you to have internet access when your house system is down, and none of us can live without that.

Sump pump failure is one of the most common causes of water damage. Install a backup pump and a high-water sensor. The sensor is installed above the primary pump and below the backup. If your backup pump is adequately sized, you can wait till the next day for primary pump repair. Make sure the backup is either battery- or water-powered so you are protected during a power failure. (Battery is the only option if you are on a well) POWER FAILURE

If this happens often, installing a generator should be considered. If power failures are infrequent, that may be overkill. Owning a small portable generator for the occasional failure may make more sense. One that will power the refrigerator, a couple of lights, and a microwave should work for most. If the furnace is gas, an electrician can install a switch that would allow the generator to connect to it. Generators produce carbon monoxide and must be placed outside consistent with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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CHRISTY Realty

Whitney

Your Pleasure

rising star – whitney christy realty / trahan “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt We have all been the wonderful recipients of someone serving us and saying, “my pleasure.” Most would think of one company that is famous for it, but I have had it said many times by others.

I always smile and hope that their life truly reflects that; I hope it is not just a saying but a lifestyle. Meet Whitney Christy. Her life embodies it.

Whitney is a wife, mother, friend, business owner twice and an agent, and the one commonality that exudes from every relationship and situation is that she truly and authentically wants to please people and help them have a pleasant experience and happy life. She has a wonderfully charming personality, and it would be easy to feel good about the interaction, but it is really her kind and caring aura and also tenacious spirit of working hard, not giving up, and helping

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HER GOAL IS TO PUT ALL OF HERSELF IN EVERYTHING SHE DOES, whether it is at home, in either of the businesses, or in just any relationship.

people get to the finish line that are her outstanding attributes.

Christy actually trained to be a hairstylist, but she entered her professional career as a Leasing Manager for an apartment complex. She really forged her professional skills in sales and service by working for Christy’s Auction for several years and for Distance Learning Systems. She and her husband, Aaron, traveled all over the country – Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi – to help people who wanted the education and training to transition from being an LPN to becoming an RN or BSN. As time progressed and her family expanded, Whitney and Aaron knew that they needed to find more stable roots, so they resigned and pursued other interests. In 2018, they started Indy Roof Company which has exploded in growth. The couple also wanted to begin buying properties, and after realizing that a real estate

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license would enhance that process, she obtained hers. She loves the work, and it was not long before she jumped into the industry full time.

Whitney really loves to show houses, and the “hunt” for her is exhilarating.

Even the process of negotiating and getting offers accepted is fulfilling, and she really enjoys getting to know people during a very interesting time of their lives. She entered the business with significant sales experience, but she had to hurdle the idea that other agents and people were also strong factors in affecting the outcomes. Her goal is to put all of herself in everything she does, whether it is at home, in either of the businesses, or in just any relationship.

Some might describe her as a good mom, honest or even funny, but Whitney is authentic too. She loves spending time with her family including three children: Addison (15), Willow (7), and Amree (4).

She and Aaron love making memories through experiences – going to Disney World, attending concerts – you name it. “We could buy them stuff, but they will not remember that very long – like they would an experience,” she chides.

If she could go anywhere, she would visit the Maldives, and if she could choose any job and be 100% successful, she would work as a crime scene detective. “Hi – I am Whitney. Let’s trust the science and figure this out.”

I can see it. Christy credits her amazing parents for teaching her such an excellent work ethic, and she gives wonderful kudos to her husband too.

“We support one another 100%, and by leaning on each other, we can do amazing things,” she says.

We have only begun to get a limited idea of what Whitney Christy can do, but it is going to be a great journey.

One thing we know – she will thrive to make it pleasurable for all.

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The REALTOR Foundation Update

2022 Grant Recipients

2022 Grant Recipients For Families Experiencing Homelessness

Dayspring Center Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis Family Promise of Hamilton County Family Promise of Hendricks County Holy Family Shelter The O’Connor House Wellspring (Community Service Center of Morgan County) For Survivors of Domestic Violence

Alternatives Incorporated of Madison County Coburn Place Safe Haven Desert Rose Foundation Sheltering Wings Center for Women Turning Point Domestic Violence Services For Vulnerable Populations

By Gabie Benson, Editor and Ben Carter, Writer

Do you know what happens with your donation when you support the REALTOR® Foundation?

Donations to the REALTOR® Foundation are combined to provide grants to local charities on the frontlines of serving our most vulnerable homeless neighbors.

Annually, our grant dollars reach thousands of individuals, about half of which are children. That impact is made all in the name of REALTORS®!

Grants are distributed to organizations that provide critical housing to survivors of homelessness in central Indiana.

These grants are funded 100% by MIBOR member donations, and our ability to provide more grants is contingent on the support and generosity of the real estate industry.

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The REALTOR® Foundation focuses primarily on the transitional housing needs for central Indiana individuals and families that become homeless by way of domestic abuse or violence, natural disasters, mental illness, addictions, job loss, or other personal tragedies. The REALTOR® Foundation looks for programs that offer wrap-around counseling and programs addressing all the barriers that led someone to homelessness, strong follow-up procedures to ensure clients remain housed and independent, and overall fiscal responsibility and stability.

We are proud to announce the organizations carefully selected to receive a grant for 2022. In total, more than $250,000 was awarded to these outstanding programs.

(Including, but not limited to, those previously incarcerated, persons with physical/mental disabilities, sex trafficking and sex industry survivors, veterans, persons with substance use disorders, and members of the LGTBQ+ community) Damien Center Dove Recovery House for Women Gennesaret Free Clinic HVAF of Indiana Indiana Youth Group Pathway to Recovery PourHouse Stopover Stripped Love Trusted Mentors We hope you will get to know the charities your donations are supporting in 2022. If you know of a charity that would qualify for a grant from the REALTOR® Foundation, contact our office or send them to www.realtorfoundation.org.

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I HEART REALTOR®

Holiday Party An Ugly Sweater Contest

On the 15th day of December, IRP Mag gave to me: 200 people Three dozen sponsor gifts Over thirty (agent) winners Scores of ugly sweaters Several catered dishes Pork by Chef Dulin 60-degree weather Five…hundred drinks Four IRP staff Three hours of fun Two levels to party And a clubhouse hosted by Jimmy!

If you sing it to the right tune, it almost works. Our final event of the year was one to remember. It was hosted

by Jimmy Dulin at his clubhouse, an

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office concept for real estate agents on Rangeline Road in Carmel.

The catered event featured pork fixed

by Dulin himself and was garnished with meatballs, chips and queso, and a large vegetable selection. There was a bar available, and agents and partners stood around, talking shop and generally having a wonderful time.

Every 15 minutes, our publisher, Remington Ramsey, called out the names of the agent winners who took home a plethora of gift baskets, many gift cards, restaurant cards, chocolates, wintery items like blankets, Keurigs, and an air fryer with a grill – and many other wonderful items. A

special thanks to our more than generous sponsors who brought the gifts.

Jimmy Dulin offered three certificates for a six-month free membership at the clubhouse, too.

Congratulations to Austin Sanders, Lindy Teal, and Brooke Broady who won gift certificates to Parks Place Pub for having the ugliest sweaters. It is the only time of year when you can win for that stunt.

People came and left and most stayed even after the conclusion. It was a balmy day, so the outside gathering was refreshing and fun around the TV. Thanks to all who made this a usual IRP success!

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MASTER CLAS S – DECEMBER 9, 2 0 2 1, AT PARKS P LACE PU B

Business Planning for 2022

We meet again … and every second Thursday of the month, so it is time for you to make your reservation!

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Special thanks to our panel on the discussion of business planning for 2022. They gave some notable insights regarding the contributing factors to a business plan including a great discussion on the “why” of it all, clarity, along with leading and lagging indicators. Christie Snapp, Mark Dietel, Michael Bounds, and Sarah Beth Jones graced the panel. Of course, the event would not be possible without our sponsors, Estridge Homes, Bailey and Wood Financial Group, Indy Roof Company, Lenders Escrow & Title Services, Aardvark Home Inspections, and American Family Insurance.

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Remington Ramsey humorously stimulated thought-provoking questions and kept the discussion moving. The panel answered questions like: 1. Please discuss the general construct of your company.

2. What are you reading lately? How has it impacted you?

3. What goes into your business planning for a new year?

4. What are effective methods to create business plans?

5. After you set your goals, plans, etc., how do you work

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backward into daily, weekly tasks?

Who works with you to break the plan down and help agents stay accountable?

How does the bottom line play into a yearly business plan?

Discuss how time management, marketing, and your budget influence your decisions.

Discuss the implementation of SWOT. Do you use time-blocking; why or why not?

Discuss how you can move people away from just relying on internet leads.

Discuss the impact of client care during this frenzy of people clamoring for leads.

Have you given thought to a plan if COVID re-enters/ continues to change business?

Are you still relying on a virtual business?

When your results begin to falter, do you increase activity or are you okay with income?

What is your prediction for the next six months regarding the industry?

How do you coach your teams through this changing season?

What will be the biggest disruptor in 2022? @realproducers

When the event concluded, many stayed at the pub for a delicious burger or wonderful appetizers such as Rem’s nachos or the cheese curds. More health-conscious people may have chosen a salad or a wrap.

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Please plan to attend each MasterClass, which meets at the same place every month on the second Thursday. The next MasterClass will take place from 9:30 am to 11 am, and the panel will discuss an exciting and pertinent topic. As they say at Parks Place Pub – your friends are already here! Don’t miss it!

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COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU!

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FOR 5 5 Special Valentine’s Day Edition QUESTION:

What was your worst date ever?

EMILY EWING of Aardvark Home Inspectors

JORDAN FOX of Indy Real Producers Magazine

Answer:

When I was 15, I met a guy at Tippy Dance Hall (a dance club for teens under 21). He was dreamy to me, considering I was 15 and had never been to a “dance club” before, so it was all so exciting. Later that night, I found out he was on “Rumshpringa” really trying to find his “true self.” We exchanged numbers, and the only time he texted me was to say, “I’ll pick you up on Friday at 8pm for the movies.” He picked me up in this super expensive-looking mustang, and the 30-minute car ride to the movie was in complete silence - not a single word was spoken. We didn’t talk on the drive; we didn’t talk at all during the movie, but he did reach his hand over and put it on my knee for an awkward/silent duration of maybe 1 minute.

After the movie, we drove home in silence, and needless to say, we NEVER spoke again. Wonder what he is up to now?

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Answer:

My husband and I just went on a gorgeous week-long vacation to the USVI with his family. We decided day 1 that we would have an “us only” date night on night 2 or 3. Welp... I was ATTACKED by mosquitoes day 1.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. & 7 and needless to say, the mosquitoes decided we were not going on a romantic date. I now have stock in Benadryl cream.

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WHITNEY CHRISTY of The Whitney Christy Group

Answer:

I was 20 and dating a boy named Austin. I was convinced he was “the one” and told everyone I knew that this was the “real deal” when in reality, we had only been seeing each other for about four months. Somehow, this guy felt like my perfect match. He was tall, from a good family, played minor league baseball and liked the Cubs. What’s not to like?

There were red flags from the beginning. He definitely didn’t make time for me like previous boyfriends had, but I was blinded by love. He stood me up on Christmas Eve when we were supposed to walk the Zoolights exhibit in downtown Phoenix with my parents. He frequently had emergencies come up last minute and needed to cancel/reschedule our time together. Still, I was smitten and wouldn’t listen to anyone about his behavior.

Then Valentine’s day came. I had just turned 21 the month before, so I started the night in old town Scottsdale with my gal pals. We were all meeting up with our significant others later on for our romantic dates. When it came time to meet him for dinner, I got there early, was seated and ordered a glass of wine. I waited about 40 minutes which honestly felt like 40 hours, and he, again, didn’t show.

I was humiliated and devastated. How could the future love of my life not show up on the most romantic day of the year? He finally responded to a text later on stating that something came up, and he wouldn’t be able to meet me. I was heartbroken and met some friends at another bar to drink my sadness away.

A few hours later, Austin walked in with his guy friends and didn’t see me sitting at a booth. He had clearly been having fun for a while and didn’t think twice about the pain he caused. I got out of there as fast as possible and never looked back.

Let’s just say that Valentine’s Day is NOT my holiday. Though I’m happily married to the love of my life now, the romantic holiday doesn’t do it for me since that night. Oddly, my husband proposed on 2/12/09, so I wonder if he kindly created a different romance date for us that couldn’t be tarnished by a young, dumb boy from Arizona.

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Answer:

I was newly single, and a lady I worked with at the time set me up on a blind date with her nephew. I figured, why not? We had talked on the phone the day prior to the date and had discussed him picking me up around 6:00 pm, going to dinner and possibly a movie. We never talked about where we were going for dinner, but he did ask what my favorite food was. I told him I loved Italian food, so I assumed he was asking to figure out dinner reservations. Well... after he picked me up for dinner, he took me back to his grandparent’s house where his grandma had made spaghetti for the ENTIRE family! - aunts, uncles, cousins, everyone, and introduced me as his girlfriend. It was so awkward! I had never met him before, and now I was meeting the whole family on our first and ONLY date!

EMMA FRANKE of Indy Real Producers Magazine Answer:

I am blessed enough that I cannot think of a date that went wrong for me. Fortunately for you, my best friend has had plenty. This was her first date with this guy, and he came to pick her up for dinner. How sweet! - she thought. On their way to dinner, he got a flat tire. He fixed it and kept going.

Unfortunately, he did not realize his other tire was also flat. This time a cop had seen them and was turning around to help. Her date started to freak out and threw this plastic baggy at her, and he told her to hide it! She looked at the bag, and it was full of marijuana! She was shocked. No one was arrested, but anxiety was “high”. This date was over before it began.

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cover story from the garontakos group / encore sotheby’s international realty

Traci

By Dr. Brian Ramsey

By Ladi Gross of Ladi Gross Photography

GARONTAKOS Always Keep the Spirit of the Deal Alive!

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“The purpose of life is not to be happy.

It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson There is nothing wrong with being happy, and Traci Garontakos uses the word to define success, but she, being multidimensional, defines the significance of her life with so much more. As a wife, mother, friend, team leader, business owner, and real estate agent, one gets tired even imagining her world. Yet, Traci gives every area 100%, and her impact is not only noticeable but is the quintessential picture of what making a difference can be.

It is far from easy, but her confidence in life’s pursuit comes from a book that she read once – When God Winks (by Squire Rushnell). “I think all the events, people, and circumstances of my life happen for a definite purpose. I know life is best viewed with a 20/20 rearview look, but when I think about the details, I realize they were built around a purposeful plan. It is not always easy to release your will to this idea, but it is the right thing,” she notes.

Traci graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in economics. Her mother worked at Youngstown State University, so Traci decided to take advantage of her tuition benefit and further her education by earning an MBA. She launched her professional tract in sales and for a decade, Garontakos was quite successful in medical sales.

Halfway through that 10-year period, she took a real estate class that prepared her to pass the test for a license. Her father was a firefighter, and like many, he had a side job of renovating residential and commercial properties. Traci spent time on the job sites, and when she was able, she purchased a condo and gutted it. The two of them remodeled it, and she loved every minute and learned a lot.

When Traci purchased her first home, she crossed paths with Bob Sorrell. Bob managed a family-owned real estate company (in existence for 75 years), and upon hearing of her interest, he suggested that she obtain her license and give

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I think all the events, people, and circumstances of my life happen for a definite purpose.

I know life is best viewed with a 20/20 rearview look, but when I think about the details, I realize they were built around a purposeful plan.

It is not always easy to release your will to this idea, but it is the right thing.

real estate a try. She acquiesced and began to work with physicians who were relocating. Her medical experience was beyond valuable, and Bob became a game-changer for her life (wink, wink).

Traci pivoted to a full-time focus on real estate, and her brother and a friend joined her team. She loved the idea of selling real estate in her own backyard, and for her, the future looked very bright. Traci’s husband, Mike, then experienced a relocation to Indianapolis for his job. “My first reaction was, ‘hope that works out for you,’” she joked, “but really, it was a jolt to my comfort zone.”

Garontakos made the transition, and she had doubts about starting her business again without knowing anyone in the area and without knowing anything about the lay of the land.

Fortunately, Traci found a connection

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to Mark Zukerman (current broker) through her contacts in Ohio, and the smooth transition made the move “meant to be.”

The move taught her so much about the experience of re-locating, and she added to her skill set, enhancing her ability to relate to the families that she was helping to move from out of town (wink). “I simply started with my new friends and tried to learn everything about my neighborhood and the surrounding area, and went from there,” she explains. In a very organic fashion, her business started to grow, and in addition to learning about how to adapt often in life, Traci built a strong business that escalated in every way.

Once, while traveling for her work in medical sales, Traci found herself in a parking garage at a Marriott in West

Virginia, and as she exited the car, a nice gentleman who was also traveling for his work exited his car. The two awkwardly exchanged greetings, and later in the hotel gym, their paths crossed. That led to a nice dinner and eventually to a now wonderful 10-year marriage and three children (big wink – are you getting the idea?).

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Traci and Mike, who enjoys golfing, really love to spend time at their lake house with Jackson (8), Eliana (6), and Landon (4). Traci is also working with Encore Sotheby’s International Realty to open an office in Holiday Farms, and although work is taxing, they consider themselves to be blessed with their lives.

Two of Traci’s passions are her volunteer work and horses. She loves children and stays on mission to help them whether through CASA (an arm of the Department of Children’s Services) or through an organization called the Isaiah 117 house that builds nice homes for children who are transitioning from their families into the DCS. The ministry wants the children to have a special place to go on “removal day.”

Garontakos also enjoys horses with her daughter, Eliana, and she says that horses are very special animals that can sense the emotions of people and provide fun and comfort for them.

Garontakos has some sage advice for those who are newer to real estate or who want to join. She wants newbies to shadow her for a couple of days and find out how different the work is from the image given on HGTV. She also says that great agents are hard workers who know that they must be fully committed and dedicated to doing what is best for clients.

Traci Garontakos is a very caring, outgoing, smart, talented woman who admits that she is somewhat strong-willed. She has found a way to leverage her strengths and desires in a way that benefits those whom she meets, and she hopes that someday, people will remember her as someone who helped them along whatever road they needed to take.

She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to enjoy her career, and she has learned much from her peers. She appreciates the idea of being a trusted professional in her industry, and she hopes to leave it better than she found it. You will always be able to count on her to keep the spirit of the deal alive and well!

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TIM cover rewind

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Four Generations of Real Estate Agents

Tim O’Connor’s story may be somewhat brief, but it would take an entire volume to explain what his family has done in real estate and the impact that they have had. Tim’s father and grandfather were agents, and he works with one of his sons, Sean, on the Tim O’Connor Team today. When he was just a young lad, he went on appointments with his father, and at an early age, the lure of real estate was unavoidable. In fact, before he left for college, his father discouraged him from attending (maybe since he was staring at five college tuitions), but Tim knew there was so much to learn. He went to Indiana University and studied business and real estate.

O’Connor had his license in college and, upon graduation (1980), he launched his real estate career. For almost four decades, real estate has defined his life, and Tim has absolutely no regrets. After his college studies, he was also halfway to earning his appraiser’s license, too. There is very little about selling properties that he does not want to experience and learn. realproducersmag.com

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CHANDLER LIFE BY DESIGN cover rewind In his book, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here for? Rick Warren says, “You cannot fulfill God’s purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.” Michelle Chandler is a living example who understands this completely. In fact, she often struggled early on in her career when asked to set goals because she did not want to just arbitrarily set numbers without considering what her true purpose and mission should be and how that would impact others.

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

1

Dick Richwine (2678)

BHHS01

163

174

337

146,588,354

434,980

2

Mandy Sheckles (30432)

TUCK05

0

571

571

132,317,675

231,730

3

Mike Deck (6201)

BHHS12

82

85

167

116,368,950

696,820

4

Bif Ward (4950)

TUCK14

81

36

117

102,220,646

873,681

5

Matt McLaughlin (7651)

TUCK14

67

79

146

101,559,579

695,614

6

Allen Williams (13229)

BHHS02

76

69

145

76,852,143

530,015

7

Justin Steill (32551)

BHHS12

100

61

161

73,023,672

453,563

8

Eric Forney (33514)

KWIN04

102

145

247

67,746,512

274,277

9

Kristie Smith (19304)

KWIN05

74

52

126

59,180,621

469,687

10

Stephanie Evelo (9684)

KWIN05

84

118

202

58,621,420

290,205

11

Michelle Chandler (16363)

KWIN10

124

103

227

55,206,909

243,202

12

Shannon Gilbert (29925)

EZST04

65

98

163

52,622,215

322,836

13

Heather Upton (21499)

KWIN05

127

102

229

49,797,376

217,456

14

Stephen Clark (25339)

COPS01

57

79

136

49,445,223

363,568

15

Scott Smith (6385)

KWIN02

132

90

222

49,416,456

222,597

16

Jennil Salazar (31656)

COPS03

40

36

76

47,639,919

626,841

17

Denise Fiore (24458)

CESC05

67

37

104

46,606,492

448,139

18

Bina Ahluwalia (3763)

BINA01

29

99

128

44,784,481

349,879

19

Matthew Reffeitt (8851)

KWIN04

121

38

159

44,240,428

278,242

20

Christopher Schulhof (17825)

RRSE01

66

29

95

44,190,354

465,162

21

Jeffrey Paxson (18702)

JPTM01

117

33

150

44,058,480

293,723

22

Laura Heigl (23066)

CESC05

40

52

92

44,004,471

478,309

23

Timothy O'Connor (6723)

BHHS01

66

59

125

43,229,003

345,832

24

Stacy Barry (22327)

CESC04

92

18

110

41,802,650

380,024

25

Patrick Watkins (12593)

MWRG01

92

57

149

41,286,589

277,091

26

Jamie Boer (17121)

COPS05

55

68

123

41,173,161

334,741

27

Carrie Holle (31603)

COPS02

24

29

53

41,147,396

776,366

28

Mark Linder (10770)

CESC02

60

46

106

40,863,087

385,501

29

Lindsey Smalling (30943)

TUCK20

111

55

166

39,850,478

240,063

30

David Brenton (7208)

DBTM01

93

67

160

39,090,781

244,317

31

Anthony Robinson (32028)

KWIN05

14

168

182

39,064,316

214,639

32

Spencer Lindahl (33962)

MASR01

6

214

220

38,769,036

176,223

33

Rodney Heard (25890)

EXPL02

49

88

137

38,428,144

280,497

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

34

Scott Hackman (22830)

CESC04

38

28

66

37,854,833

573,558

35

Alex Montagano (32905)

EXPL05

55

50

105

37,806,410

360,061

36

Joe Bottorff (4277)

REDC01

42

30

72

37,676,495

523,285

37

Roy Wilson (5936)

TUCK21

27

40

67

37,155,235

554,556

38

Jason O'Neil (30185)

CRCE01

18

18

36

37,141,131

1,031,698

39

Corina Jones (24987)

YRHM01

69

79

148

36,668,665

247,761

40

Diane Brooks (8362)

TUCK07

43

49

92

35,959,516

390,864

41

Traci Garontakos (37772)

ECOR01

24

14

38

35,451,009

932,921

42

Drew Schroeder (21297)

EXPL05

44

28

72

35,351,959

490,999

43

Jeffrey Cummings (28040)

DIGR01

81

60

141

35,339,038

250,631

44

Glenn Bill (7134)

EXPL01

30

19

49

35,256,763

719,526

45

Joshua Moss (34263)

KWIN02

70

61

131

35,219,961

268,855

46

Eric Wolfe (25107)

PIEG01

106

89

195

34,861,300

178,776

47

Clay Burris (32046)

CESC09

67

35

102

34,819,363

341,366

48

Mike Scheetz (9293)

CESC01

65

16

81

34,585,713

426,984

49

Christi Coffey (24398)

TUCK16

54

44

98

34,339,484

350,403

50

Mary Wernke (29829)

TUCK14

20

20

40

34,191,602

854,790

Disclaimer: Information is pulled directly from MLS. New construction or numbers not reported to MLS within the date range listed are not included. MLS is not responsible for submitting this data. Some teams may report each agent individually. Indy Real Producers does not alter or compile this data, nor claim responsibility for the stats reported to/by MLS. Data is based off of Mibor counties.

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

51

Laura Turner (31672)

TUCK03

44

42

86

33,865,075

393,780

52

Steve Lew (35213)

SVRE01

74

57

131

33,803,387

258,041

53

Ashley Wright (34397)

TUCK20

66

78

144

33,480,772

232,505

54

Brian Sanders (9359)

CESC04

32

29

61

32,165,065

527,296

55

Michael Feldman (36566)

COPS04

41

38

79

32,033,772

405,491

56

Christopher Fahy (34333)

BHHS02

72

13

85

31,789,794

373,998

57

Anabel Haviza (35937)

KWIN05

2

145

147

31,465,190

214,049

58

James Embry (22365)

KWIN01

53

48

101

31,186,265

308,775

59

Joe Everhart (5556)

EVRR01

45

12

57

31,149,625

546,485

60

Kelly Todd (17868)

COPS01

23

31

54

30,908,625

572,382

61

Jeneene West (11081)

JWES01

98

48

146

30,635,240

209,830

62

Thomas Endicott (3920)

KWIN05

53

49

102

30,459,725

298,625

63

Nicholas Laviolette (28773)

COPS01

39

25

64

30,388,665

474,823

64

Robbin Edwards (34909)

ECOR01

36

43

79

30,343,394

384,094

65

Jason Alsup (26628)

EXPL02

63

33

96

30,341,417

316,056

66

Jeff Kucic (9309)

EVIN01

16

25

41

30,337,085

739,929

67

Michael Lyons (14855)

KWIN01

67

28

95

29,578,082

311,348

Disclaimer: Information is pulled directly from MLS. New construction or numbers not reported to MLS within the date range listed are not included. MLS is not responsible for submitting this data. Some teams may report each agent individually. Indy Real Producers does not alter or compile this data, nor claim responsibility for the stats reported to/by MLS. Data is based off of Mibor counties.

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

68

Mark Dietel (29430)

DRRL01

64

47

111

29,554,697

266,259

69

Shelly Walters (29205)

EXPL04

41

53

94

29,379,418

312,547

70

Jason DeArman (26618)

TUCK10

55

38

93

28,684,280

308,433

71

Kelly Dather (23800)

KWIN05

28

52

80

28,251,245

353,141

72

Julie Schnepp (10638)

RMAX01

96

29

125

28,238,567

225,909

73

Jennifer McLean (34872)

CESC01

66

16

82

28,163,495

343,457

74

Staci Woods (33151)

KWIN05

46

40

86

27,591,252

320,829

75

Samuel Hawkins (14746)

TUCK14

21

10

31

27,224,900

878,223

76

Nancy Dewbrew (16440)

NRET01

74

48

122

26,930,793

220,744

77

Joshua Vida (29955)

PDIG01

84

1

85

26,892,711

316,385

78

Patrick Keller (36900)

CPRT01

49

43

92

26,797,153

291,273

79

Carl Vargas (3918)

TUCK04

52

34

86

26,608,628

309,403

80

Ross Graham (31783)

EXPL01

54

41

95

26,484,317

278,782

81

Matt King (38196)

TUCK14

20

17

37

26,376,164

712,869

82

Mark Dudley (840)

RERG01

70

52

122

26,304,071

215,607

83

Kisna Adhikari (37613)

CSRL01

28

83

111

26,157,365

235,652

84

Jonathan Bell (32684)

RISE01

49

31

80

26,079,858

325,998

85

Michael Price (28912)

CSRG01

49

57

106

25,957,175

244,879

86

Scott Lindsay (35253)

CESC05

60

13

73

25,685,205

351,852

87

Luis Coronel (30605)

CORG01

52

153

205

24,977,120

121,840

88

Patrick Tumbarello (35690)

TUCK03

32

40

72

24,828,551

344,841

89

Robert Lather (40513)

CESC02

22

85

107

24,773,682

231,530

90

Ronda Cooper (31640)

FARE01

61

21

82

24,754,848

301,888

91

Steve Masuccio (18412)

CESC09

65

10

75

24,670,302

328,937

92

Erika Frantz (30003)

BHHS12

57

9

66

24,657,860

373,604

93

Chris Harcourt (36634)

RMCN01

64

58

122

24,631,260

201,896

94

Libby Somerville (4319)

COPS04

40

20

60

24,630,430

410,507

95

Steve Silver (37438)

RMPR01

63

65

128

24,523,476

191,590

96

Andy Sheets (28522)

COPS01

25

16

41

24,511,223

597,835

97

Benjamin Jones (26255)

COPS01

28

28

56

24,502,842

437,551

98

Fred Nelson (30236)

CESC02

65

11

76

24,376,039

320,737

99

Jacqueline Graham (15602)

CESC01

57

7

64

24,236,558

378,696

100

Jamie Suchotzky (30968)

RHOT01

53

37

90

24,234,128

269,268

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

101

Kelly Huff (30636)

TUCK10

39

33

72

24,162,545

335,591

102

Chad Hess (25287)

FCCH01

68

31

99

24,129,582

243,733

103

Steve Sergi (8832)

RMAC01

43

23

66

24,059,081

364,532

104

Kurt Spoerle (5404)

TUCK14

27

26

53

24,046,267

453,703

105

Will Lonnemann (24119)

TUCK14

40

47

87

24,004,565

275,915

106

Jordan Moody (36901)

KWIN01

72

46

118

23,898,724

202,532

107

Chandra Sekhar Alokam (39744)

FRJJ01

58

34

92

23,785,866

258,542

108

Laura Waters (39181)

EZST01

44

40

84

23,775,812

283,045

109

Jason Hess (29809)

KWIN01

49

34

83

23,759,132

286,255

110

Phillip Shively (13495)

CARP35

51

30

81

23,616,507

291,562

111

Craig DeBoor (33481)

EXPL01

42

56

98

23,591,929

240,734

112

Todd Cook (35316)

KWIN02

59

33

92

23,502,003

255,457

113

Karen Tanner (24680)

BOTA01

60

38

98

23,481,697

239,609

114

Natalie Clayton (38226)

MWPC01

27

43

70

23,458,938

335,128

115

Kimberly Carpenter (15467)

TRBL01

34

42

76

23,446,972

308,513

116

Jacilynn Ferris (42974)

IHSR01

11

90

101

23,411,601

231,798

117

Elizabeth Marks-Strauss (35825)

TUCK03

32

32

64

23,053,688

360,214

Disclaimer: Information is pulled directly from MLS. New construction or numbers not reported to MLS within the date range listed are not included. MLS is not responsible for submitting this data. Some teams may report each agent individually. Indy Real Producers does not alter or compile this data, nor claim responsibility for the stats reported to/by MLS. Data is based off of Mibor counties.

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

118

Sean Daniels (40014)

FTHM01

36

39

75

23,021,100

306,948

119

Mallorie Wilson (25122)

THRG01

29

49

78

22,932,010

294,000

120

Steven Custis (28281)

RMCN01

65

52

117

22,854,100

195,334

121

Paul Bates (10199)

TUCK06

35

33

68

22,723,281

334,166

122

Derek Manis (42426)

TUCK08

30

43

73

22,662,000

310,438

123

Jodi Gandy (33432)

HNRL01

39

75

114

22,639,800

198,595

124

Penny Dunn (30844)

CESC01

34

20

54

22,494,310

416,561

125

Steven Rupp (15910)

KWIN01

39

28

67

22,478,846

335,505

126

Jay O'Neil (8204)

CRCE01

23

10

33

22,371,445

677,923

127

Ray Stuck (3135)

HMEX01

34

33

67

22,367,800

333,848

128

Andrea Regan (24504)

UBRG01

12

72

84

22,167,500

263,899

129

Jerry Gemmecke (36530)

TUCK14

40

40

80

22,009,124

275,114

130

Justin Perrey (34626)

RONH01

30

68

98

21,975,472

224,240

131

Kevin Elson (8938)

EXPL06

56

17

73

21,961,039

300,836

132

Timeko Whitaker (40960)

TUCK03

34

64

98

21,957,599

224,057

133

Jake Stiles (21840)

STIL01

40

45

85

21,938,500

258,100

134

Paul Nay (41438)

PNAR01

79

39

118

21,937,919

185,915

135

Jeffrey Hilycord (19576)

RREP01

45

37

82

21,869,125

266,697

136

Mark Studebaker (20351)

TRBL01

28

52

80

21,803,424

272,543

137

Denise Potter (37479)

ONYX01

49

9

58

21,787,403

375,645

138

Kristen Cambridge (39768)

PLCL01

24

21

45

21,711,962

482,488

139

Daniel O'Brien (35006)

TRBL01

24

44

68

21,702,890

319,160

140

Roberta Dakich (6692)

COPS01

18

27

45

21,700,550

482,234

141

Jennifer Shopp (24143)

BHHS02

31

30

61

21,692,015

355,607

142

Nicholas George (33745)

WTTL01

40

18

58

21,568,809

371,876

143

Pegg Kennedy (7191)

TUCK06

31

32

63

21,511,907

341,459

144

Larry Rasmussen (2608)

CESC01

29

9

38

21,507,056

565,975

145

Anuja Gupta (35975)

RREP01

31

40

71

21,432,201

301,862

146

Eli Skinner (34308)

FTHM01

37

69

106

21,411,711

201,997

147

Molly Hadley (28457)

TUCK02

36

40

76

21,289,068

280,119

148

Lora Reynolds (26656)

IHRG01

23

66

89

21,234,060

238,585

149

Brian Maire (32173)

URE 01

37

31

68

21,161,000

311,191

150

Pam Jones (21672)

KWIN01

33

20

53

21,121,100

398,511

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

151

Beckie Schroeder (22137)

TUCK07

26

19

45

21,059,597

467,991

152

Jennifer Goodspeed (24306)

KWIN01

36

33

69

20,989,249

304,192

153

Gregory Leugers (19407)

KWIN14

40

29

69

20,838,215

302,003

154

Todd Ferris (28630)

FRRS01

29

32

61

20,833,304

341,530

155

Justin Bennett (36680)

TSHG01

42

51

93

20,799,886

223,655

156

Andy Deemer (5803)

TUCK10

28

29

57

20,761,650

364,239

157

Nicholas Rodgers (34629)

RMMC01

66

57

123

20,756,540

168,752

158

Christie Snapp (31259)

PLCL01

29

29

58

20,699,805

356,893

159

Brittany Burke (33250)

TKEY01

40

58

98

20,597,595

210,180

160

Jennifer Blandford (23943)

CARP32

29

28

57

20,573,516

360,939

161

Jane Wells (11250)

TUCK07

20

28

48

20,391,175

424,816

162

Andrea Kelly (34592)

ECOR01

13

17

30

20,238,650

674,622

163

Matthew Kressley (19670)

TUCK10

16

13

29

20,076,335

692,287

164

Jada Sparks Green (16433)

CARP23

47

31

78

20,053,020

257,090

165

Ron Rose (6209)

IRPL01

46

27

73

20,050,202

274,660

166

Scott Taskey (17897)

BRRD01

41

15

56

19,748,671

352,655

167

Jane Barretto (35307)

REDF01

46

9

55

19,691,652

358,030

Disclaimer: Information is pulled directly from MLS. New construction or numbers not reported to MLS within the date range listed are not included. MLS is not responsible for submitting this data. Some teams may report each agent individually. Indy Real Producers does not alter or compile this data, nor claim responsibility for the stats reported to/by MLS. Data is based off of Mibor counties.

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Total

Price

168

Jen Webster (4222)

TUCK14

21

23

44

19,674,325

447,144

169

Jill Thompson (40061)

REDF01

20

40

60

19,632,904

327,215

170

Chanda Johnson (32039)

MWPC01

30

26

56

19,614,400

350,257

171

Christopher Price (21181)

KWIN04

63

52

115

19,600,494

170,439

172

Jean Donica (19562)

RREP01

85

29

114

19,568,928

171,657

173

Kimberly Bell (27869)

BLRG01

16

21

37

19,520,650

527,585

174

Jenny Lauck (42034)

LAUC01

7

68

75

19,517,114

260,228

175

Cindy Stockhaus (31531)

CARP08

50

14

64

19,497,290

304,645

176

Andrew Liechty (22628)

TUCK08

27

32

59

19,481,806

330,200

177

Sarabjit Sikand (19328)

DRHR01

17

44

61

19,428,113

318,494

178

Lisa Meulbroek (10279)

LIRE01

55

4

59

19,329,927

327,626

179

Janet Clark (19209)

TUCK10

18

31

49

19,264,048

393,144

180

Stacey Sobczak (26482)

COPS01

24

15

39

19,077,510

489,167

181

Debra Halcomb (27617)

KWIN02

40

32

72

19,056,165

264,669

182

Roxane Acup (21560)

PRGR01

38

44

82

18,932,783

230,888

183

Frederick Catron (32426)

TUCK06

32

41

73

18,909,802

259,038

184

Tonda Hoagland (22630)

KWIN02

41

31

72

18,805,128

261,182

185

Derek Gutting (16455)

KWIN01

45

17

62

18,789,767

303,061

186

Douglas Dilling (18492)

URE 01

40

37

77

18,775,964

243,844

187

Lisa Kercheval Aerne (7862)

TUCK08

30

24

54

18,751,456

347,249

188

Herbert Rice (34289)

EXPL06

39

26

65

18,723,769

288,058

189

Roger Webb (33148)

RGWR01

31

31

62

18,716,600

301,881

190

Tony Janko (27865)

JANK01

33

31

64

18,658,848

291,545

191

Chiquita Watkins (38477)

KWIN05

44

61

105

18,494,100

176,134

192

Ann Williams (31762)

COPS01

38

16

54

18,477,945

342,184

193

Kelly Wood (16204)

CSRG04

46

17

63

18,412,800

292,267

194

Julie Preston (20209)

TUCK02

27

33

60

18,368,769

306,146

195

Mark Lopez (21581)

TUCK18

31

36

67

18,361,487

274,052

196

Whitney Strange (39937)

KWIN05

29

27

56

18,339,947

327,499

197

Cindy Cherf (15909)

KWIN01

23

19

42

18,296,101

435,621

198

Ryan Orr (29808)

REMG03

91

39

130

18,283,217

140,640

199

Michael Duke (5043)

DUHO01

30

34

64

18,246,510

285,102

200

Emily Humphrey (35848)

CARP14

20

24

44

18,216,293

414,007

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