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TA B L E O F
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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
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Administrative Assistant A: Take 5
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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.
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Photography A: Sour gummy worms
Joshua Smith Videography A: Reese’s
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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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LAUREN
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partner spotlight: choice home warranty
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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. 14 • February 2022
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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