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TA B L E O F

CONTENTS 10

Security Home

Rising Star: Courtney Miller

Partner Spotlight Amy Wheeler

Rising Star: Kevin Durfee

Cover Story: Scott and Rhonda Smith

The Remmys

REALTOR® Foundation Update

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Top 200 Standings (from January 1 to April 30, 2021)

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What Is

FAILING? By Phil Thornberry

I thought it might be interesting to find out what is happening after the closing as it relates to problems homeowners experience. I obtained some raw data from a large warranty company to see if there was anything we could learn that might be helpful. At first glance no surprises were evident. The systems with the most failures are the ones most used, and that would be evident almost immediately. Let’s start with the top ten.

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1. Heating failures are by far the most reported, and depending on weather, are an immediate concern. Most warranty companies will categorize a heating failure as an emergency if the outside temperature is below a certain point. What the data does not show is the average cost of the repair. Corrective action can be as simple as a new filter or require replacement of a unit. 2. Plumbing issues come in second. This category covers leaks, toilets not flushing properly and faucet issues. Most are simple repairs. The plumbing system in a house is extensive which is why it is so high on the list. 3. Water heaters have their own category and are third on a number of claims. This is not surprising given the average life of a water heater (8-12 years). 4. Refrigerators are fourth. No surprise – given the constant use and number of times per day the compressor and fans must turn on. Cleaning the coils is something homeowners could do to help life expectancy. 5. Electrical is next. Like plumbing, the extensive nature of the system with wire, switches, receptacles and lights lends itself to occasional failures. 6. Dishwashers come in sixth. They get a lot of use and have a lot of moving parts. By the way, lack of use can also cause issues. 7. Clothes washers also get a lot of use and have many moving parts. Given its position in the lineup, you might want to check if your warranty offers coverage for it. 8. Air conditioning. There are a rash of failures in the spring when they are first turned on. There are several reasons for this, but we recommend checking it early, so you do not have to wait several days for service when everybody else does. Changing filters and keeping the outside coil clean are easy homeowner actions that extend life. Most warranty companies do not consider an air conditioner failure an emergency. 9. Garage door openers. It makes sense that this is in the top ten. We use ours no less than six times per day and sometimes more. I find it surprising that many people do not know they can disconnect it and raise the door manually.

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10. Garbage disposals come in tenth. Remember that most can be unstuck with an Allen wrench. There is also a reset button on the bottom or side of the unit. It would be a shame to pay a deductible to have somebody push a button. The bottom of the list, those items with very few claims was interesting. Electric baseboard heating almost never fails. Kitchen exhaust fans also had very few claims. The surprises were claims on sump pumps and sewage pumps showing up as low as they were. Well, pump claims were also very low. Home inspections were not the norm until the late 1970s. Before that, it was buyer beware. Home warranties were around but were not the norm until the late 1980s. Improvements have been made in both industries, and homebuyers are better protected than ever. That is a good thing.

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Courtney Miller

Loving People Well

rising star – highgarden By Dr. Brian Ramsey

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you. H. Jackson Brown, Jr. – author Courtney Miller lives by the same mantra, only those who know her both professionally and personally, know that she strives for everyone to see it. She dares to live with a beautiful and intriguing blend of courage and a truly caring spirit – which is quite strategic for someone who dwells in the real estate industry. Motivated by the best interest of her clients, she tenaciously fights for them as a worthy advocate, but that same intensity is evident at home and among her relationships with friends. How can someone mesh courage with caring and have it yield the right amount of effectiveness? Just watch Courtney.

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Miller was born in Jacksonville, Illinois (one of the poorest areas of the state) and lived there until she was four years old. Her family moved to Carmel, where her father had accepted a position at a church, and she and her two brothers grew up attending Carmel schools. After graduation, Courtney traveled back to Illinois to attend Lincoln Christian University where she studied Intercultural Studies and Business. She met her husband, Neil, there, was married and graduated in 2009.

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During her college days, Courtney felt a strong pull to serve others, make a difference and to have a mission’s focus. After her post-secondary work, she and Neil traveled to Chennai, India, where they established relationships over a six-year period. “The Hindu culture was very beautiful, and the bonds we formed with the people there had a significant impact on my family,” she remembers. During that time, Courtney obtained her Master’s Degree (online), and she carved out time to teach a class for new mothers. Neil, a communications major, worked as a Content Marketer for an IT company, a job he still has today. Eventually, the Millers were faced with an intense desire to return home to live close to Grandparents and other family, so they followed it home in 2015. Faced with a desire to be “present” with her children but also a part of building something, Courtney struggled a bit for almost 18 months until a conversation with her mother caused her to remember a previous exchange with a friend who told her that she would make a great agent. She acquiesced, and once the decision was made, she felt a burden lifted. Courtney was licensed in 2018,

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(sales, numbers, transactions), and personally, she focuses on loving the people around her whether family, friends or clients. She does enjoy making things perfect, but she often says, “Done is better than perfect.” Miller notes that the best agents “embrace themselves.” In an industry that contains so much comparison, it is vital that agents work on being the best that they can be but not like everyone else. They must stay in their lane and not ever be bothered by the success of others. Courtney always labors for the benefit of the client, and she is certainly unafraid of the fight. Good agents think quickly on their feet, but they are always in tune with thinking about the true desires of those whom they serve.

and today, she is making good on her rising star status. Selling real estate is a great match for Miller’s make-up. She loves the variety of each day – dealing with different situations, people and solutions. She finds energy in the work, and the challenges are enjoyable but not as fulfilling as taking care of her clients. Her past significantly prepared her for her skill in dealing with the emotional quotients of people and managing others as they navigate the tumultuous waters of real estate. After functioning as a hyper-stayat-home mom abroad, Courtney had some serious adjusting in formulating her strategy as a mother and agent, and she had some cultural baggage to unpack. She, like many, has pondered

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the balance needed for the successful agent’s life, but she notes that a perfect equilibrium is not attainable. “I quickly discovered that I had to embrace my roles, get wiser, remain strategic and above all, strengthen my mindset. I think agents have to remember that it really does not matter what others do; you must be comfortable with what your family and you decide,” she quips. Courtney’s charming demeanor is engaging, but if the truth were known, she might feel more comfortable at times affecting people behind the scenes. Agents do not get that luxury, and so, she has learned to effectively be the face of the marketing and the brand. Success for her is about achieving peace. Professionally, she understands the needs of the marketplace

Neil and Courtney have two children, Marcus (3rd grade) and Abigayle (1st grade), and the family loves to travel and visit people whom they have met both here and abroad. They love to “cabin camp,” go to State Parks, hike the woods and build bonfires. They have continued their mission’s mindset through the short-/medium-term fostering of children. In the last two and a half years, they have fostered several of a wide range of ages, and the Millers have had ample opportunity to impact the children, even though the time is shorter than they would like. Courtney gives a lot of credit to her parents who modeled integrity, hard work and a fearless approach to life. She loved her environment while growing up – full of love, support and encouragement, and it is a model for her to create her home/business that way today. As she builds her business, she knows the challenge of transitioning from a single agent to the building of the brand will be interesting and eventful, but she is not afraid and knows that she will do it – caring for one client at a time!

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The REALTOR Foundation Update

DAYSPRING CENTER By Gabie Benson

The rally of support from organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness during the 2020 pandemic was monumental, if not historical. With the potential to fall into chaos, instead, they leaned into their missions, adapted, and survived. The river of success stories flowing from our grantees has broken light through the storm that has been and still is COVID-19. It is abundantly clear that families were hit especially hard last year. For many already living paycheck to paycheck, any unexpected tragedy meant losing their home. Black women with children face the highest risk of eviction, often for debts of around $120. Many are families that have already struggled to rise out of poverty, and the pandemic shoved them back in. The effects of homelessness on children are compounded and will likely realproducersmag.com

lead into their adult lives, spanning mental health issues, substance abuse, and educational delays. The Dayspring Center works to prevent these outcomes. Last year, they assisted over 150 families with children in Indianapolis. As vital as shelter and food, Dayspring empowers their residents to lead independent, positive lives, as they did with a single mother named Charlemane and her two daughters Dericka and Ayricka. On her own and battling mental health issues caused by shaken baby syndrome, Charlemane was unequipped to prepare her children for school or provide them with a stable home. When they arrived at Dayspring, Dericka, 6 years old, did not know her colors, animal names, or numbers. In the nine months that Charlemane and her girls lived at

Dayspring Center, Mom received intensive counseling, parental training, employment assistance, and basic money management. Dericka and Ayricka received tutoring and preparation for school. Dayspring was able to move the family into permanent housing, and for the first time in their lives, they were able to enjoy a home life of stability and safety, one all their own. Your donations are directly responsible for linking hope to homelessness for families like Charlemane and her daughters. The REALTOR® Foundation’s ability to continue to fund organizations like the Dayspring Center is contingent on the support and generosity of the real estate industry. To donate or to learn more, visit realtorfoundation.org.

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AMY WHEELER partner spotlight

By Dr. Brian Ramsey By Photography by Ladi Gross of Ladi Gross Photography

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Hard Work Will Never Let You Down! “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” Colin Powell Amy Wheeler is designed for preparation, hard work and learning from life, but any who know her understand her mantra: Hard work will never let you down! She has applied herself to her work and her home, and her husband says that she is always a model of perpetual motion. She has much to do and people to get to know, and if you ask her, she will tell you that she does not want her life to be any other way. Amy is a Noblesville native, and after graduating from Ball State University with a degree in Education, she “stumbled” into a job with Davis Homes in sales. Her early career was an accumulation of sales positions with several builders and a close connection with real estate and home assignment / placement (duplexes and townhouses). For a few years, she and her husband lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, but the recession precipitated a move back home. Amy focused upon raising her children and involvement in the school system, but when the time came to re-enter the workforce, she knew exactly where to go. Wheeler was affected by the hiring freeze that came with COVID-19, but during the year, she found her 20 • June 2021

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niche in Trademark Title, and both the company and Amy find it to be a fantastic match. Amy loves a good challenge surrounded by complexity screaming for solution; hence, she really enjoys her title work. Though there was much to learn, she likes expanding her knowledge and horizons, and she appreciates the beauty of everything coming together for the perfect transaction and closing. Her favorite feature of her work is the relationship building, since she loves people and enjoys the process of helping others reach their goals. Not even the convoluted aspects to the pandemic could stop her and Trademark Title from forward progress In fact, Trademark Title has been in expansion mode for a long time (seven offices with more to come). The company is owned by four former co-workers who worked for a national title company that was forced to close their office due to the recession. Amy notes that the healthy culture of the company comes from the top, and she was impressed by the number of employees that have longevity. Many have been working there since the launch, and several processors have 10+ years of experience there. The company is careful, gives keen eyes to detail, and they have not had a title claim in over 10 years – a testament to their superior work. Amy appreciates the fact that Trademark Title is focused on integrity, excellence, accuracy and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their focused communication and their stellar customer service. Agents also love their “whatever it takes” mentality, and the team there understands the importance of reaching a closing on time and of the time-sensitive nature of all their work. “I know the value of representing the clients of the agents as they would want them to be served, and I love to enhance and support the trust that clients have in our partner agents,” says Wheeler. At Trademark, Account Managers are also the closers for their accounts. This unique process helps provide continuity and stronger relationships. Amy guides realproducersmag.com

people through the transaction and finds that when the room is full of smiles at the closing, she is fully repaid in fulfillment. She also helps agents to understand the basics of title commitments and encourages agents to read and familiarize themselves with it. The company has invested in a system called Qualia Connect – a secure documentation and communication portal, which is very advantageous for all in the exchange of information and in the reporting of the status of each project. Amy is married to Corey, and the couple has two girls: Lauren (15) and Julia (11). Both enjoy volleyball, and Lauren is about to launch into Lacrosse. The family loves beach vacations, and they spend most of their time around the girls’ activities. Amy Wheeler is a “doer,” a family-oriented mom and wife, and she is always focused upon people. She hopes that when people examine her career that they will think of her as an authentic person in her relationships and as someone who truly cared. Mix that with some very hard work, and you can see the recipe that she follows. For more information on Amy Wheeler and Trademark Title, you may call her at 317.987.4994 or send her an email at amy@trademarktitleinc.com. Trademark is new to the Indy area, but the company is almost 15 years old. Put their experience and skills to the test and give one of our new partners an opportunity to serve! Indy Real Producers • 21

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KEVIN DURFEE FROM PERCUSSION TO DISCUSSION

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Kevin Durfee developed an interest in real estate when he and his wife had to rent out a former home and a guest home. It added extra income to his teaching position (middle school band), but it was fascinating and fun. He considered flipping homes, but he admits that construction and repairs are not his forte. After taking the real estate class and enjoying what he found, he decided to try selling real estate part-time, but it was not long before this Rising Star began to watch his career accelerate. He made a game-changing decision to spend full-time efforts, and he has certainly received full-time rewards. Kevin traded some of his quest for percussion (his favorite part of his music education) for discussions with people about their housing needs. He still plays locally with the Indianapolis Brass Choir and Fisher’s Music Works, but his focus now is helping clients solve their housing goals, and he has found his niche. Sure, learning real estate can be a steep curve, and getting started can be a challenge, but Kevin came up with a no-fail plan: just keep talking. He notes that he genuinely loves people, and his honest and sincere conversations with them about their housing plans have led to some great sales. Durfee spent his junior high and high school experience in Carmel, and after graduation, he headed to LSU on a full-ride music scholarship. He later transferred to Butler University and finished his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He followed his wife to Arizona where she worked a residency for her budding career as an OB/GYN. They later moved to Florida for a time, and most of those years, Kevin spent teaching music. After returning to family and the Fisher’s area, Kevin made the decision to obtain his license to sell real estate in November 2016. Durfee still feels that he is utilizing his educational skills – teaching clients about the housing market and about how to sell or buy a property. He enjoys helping people, and he appreciates not

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having someone micro-manage him. He is self-motivated and self-focused, so he accomplishes his work well, and he also enjoys the freedom of schedule that the industry provides. For Kevin, success is all about achieving a balance of his personal and professional life and being comfortable with that balance. He is glad to see that his wife could cut some of her hours of work too. Kevin has been around for a little while, and he encourages newer agents to never give up! He helps them to see that they must be unafraid to try new things, keep the ideas that work and avoid trying to conduct their business like someone else. “Agents need to get better with what is best for them,” he says. There is enough business and enough ideas out there for all. If Durfee had a magical wand, he would slow down the rapid changing nature of technology. It keeps reinventing itself so quickly that it is hard to keep up. He thinks that it would be nice for the technology side to remain stable for a while – or even the industry to slow its propensity to change as well. Nevertheless, he constantly adapts and continues to move forward at a good pace. Kevin has been married to Kiersa for over two decades, and the couple has two children: Kaleb and Kyra – both in high school. The family loves to travel, hike and experience places that are fun to visit like their recent trip to the Grand Canyon. They enjoy family movies together, and of course, Kevin unwinds with his involvement in playing percussion with his local musician friends. He hopes that someday, people will remember him as a good person and someone who was genuine, honest and sincere – which will probably happen, since he emulates those qualities now!

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Five (5) for Five (5) 1. Best closing gift ever given? 2. Most frequented restaurant? 3. Favorite pet? 4. Your hero or mentor? 5. Cartoon character that is most like you and why?

Rob Lather Answers: 1. A basket full of my client’s favorite beer from a brewery that they moved away from. 2. Prime 47 Downtown. I have a wine locker there and have been a regular customer for years. Best staff and steak in the city. 3. My dog Elwood growing up. He was a miniature shelty that knew every dog command in the book. Not to mention, you could tell Elwood to “Hit the road, Jack,” and he would walk to the door because it was time to go outside. 4. My dad. He just retired from the Indianapolis Colts after 37 years as the CFO. Most hard-working and humble person I know. 5. Batman – I feel like around my friends and family I am Bruce Wayne. However, around my clients, I am Batman – trying to protect them from the pitfalls and dangers of this crazy market we are in.

Jordan Moody Answers: 1. I like giving out local experiences whenever possible. So, if the clients are moving in from out of town, gifting them a dinner out and telling them all about the restaurant/area is a fun gift! 2. Blue Sushi Saki Grill. Best Vegan Sushi in town...maybe the only as well, LOL. 3. We love our doggos. Tie between Max (Our Boxer Mix) and Lennie (Our Beagle Mix). 4. My mentor getting into the business was and still is Dennis Barrow. I call him for everything. My business hero is Linda McKissack, for all of her businesses/wealth created through real estate and Keller Williams. 5. I have always loved Scooby-Doo, so I would say Shaggy is most like me – for his shaggy hair (like I used to have!), his love of snacks and for his relationship with his right hand doggo Scooby.

Kristen Staback Answers: 1. CUTCO of course. Everyone uses knives/scissors. 2. Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant – love my margaritas and queso. 3. Of course, my baby Max (white shepherd) . 4. God 5. Goofy – I’m a pretty goofy, clumsy, and energetic person!

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STILL the best full-service Kyle Williams Answers: 1. Professionally sketched rendering of the house they just sold or bought. 2. Northside Social 3. Our Cava-poo-chon – Penny 4. Floyd Wickman and Zig Ziglar 5. Popeye – He is the underdog who is always coming back, and I like that!

Lindsay Sears Answers: 1. Local baskets. I love giving these to clients relocating here. Baskets include goodies from local shops, eateries, bakeries or wineries in the area in which they moved. Also, I include a little “road map” for their new community. 2. FoxGardin in Fortville 3. Rosie girl – Golden Retriever and the best companion! 4. My Mom! She is a Real Estate Rockstar and my Best Friend. If you like me, you will LOVE her. 5. Road Runner – everyone says I’m always on the go and buzzing around.

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cover story By Dr. Brian Ramsey By Ladi Gross of Ladi Gross Photography

Scott & Rhonda

SMITH Changing Destinies 32 • June 2021

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“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill Certainly, life is composed of many things, and it is okay to work hard and obtain great rewards. Along life’s journey, however, it becomes apparent that our ability to help others and impact them for their success is one of the greatest opportunities of earthly pleasure. It is certainly the case for Scott Smith and his wife, Rhonda. The Smiths have created teams on many levels – their real estate sales force, their administrative support, their clients and anyone else they impact. At the end of the day, they love the fact that the team can collaborate and own the successes together, and Scott and Rhonda are eternally grateful that they have the privilege to be a part of it all. Scott grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and he determined early on (even in high school) what his goals were going to be. He strived to push himself and set a standard in everything that he did, and whether it was his grades or his service on school organizations, he was committed to excellence. His senior year, his parents moved to Nashville, so he remained with his sister so that he could graduate. On a

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choir trip to Brown County, Scott came into contact with a local girl, and she captured his interest. Rhonda and Scott have been married for over three and one-half decades, and the duo moves in tandem both in life and in business. Smith set out to reach the top of an engineering career, so he attended General Motors Institute for two years and then finished his degree at Purdue University. From 1983 to 1998, he worked for Allison Transmission (GM), but after watching his parents and father-in-law suffer with the volatile nature and uncertainty of the corporate world, he eventually (1998) chose to pursue a career in real estate full time. Scott actually obtained his real estate license in 1990, working to flip homes and REO sales. “I am used to having several jobs, and I teach people today about multiple streams of income,” he explains. Rhonda notes that it was hard to watch him work so hard in engineering – only to make the same pay as those who did not have the same passion for their work. “The harder he worked, the more work they gave him, but his pay did not increase to match his efforts,” she says. Add to the mix that he was traveling a lot, and the pivot was easy

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for him. Having the ability to spend more time with family was the icing on top, and the Smiths have never looked back. Today, Scott is the Managing Broker for his realty group, and Rhonda is the Operating Principal. They have built their business from the early days of 12 agents to its current size of 245. You may be surprised by the fact that in addition to sharing his knowledge about running a successful business and the details about closing sales, Scott’s understanding of investments is one of the vital things that his agents appreciate about him. The Smiths define success as being able to help others change their destiny – accomplishing their goals, building wealth, and providing the kind of life that they desire for their families. Scott and Rhonda are life-long learners, and he has convinced her that his best classroom

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is a fishing boat. She claims to hold all the top catches, and he says that his best ideas come from being on the water. Nevertheless, it is one of their favorite activities in addition to traveling and spending time in their RV. The two are very grateful for what they have but even more appreciative for how they obtained it. “It has never been about existing on our own island, but our journey has been defined by the wonderful and talented people that we have been fortunate enough to surround ourselves with,” he exclaims. Looking back, the couple says that two events stand out as game-changers for them: leaving General Motors Corporation in 1998 and joining the program of Keller Williams in 2004. Scott observes that the received quality training and an understanding of technology, but more importantly, they were changed by being around the right people who were changing themselves. KW mentors

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were growing, and they shared that personal growth with the Smiths. Scott and Rhonda are able to pass what they have learned along to their team today, and the circle of life continues to grow. Forging a team is certainly not for everyone nor is it easy, but the Smiths have learned some things to do and not do. Scott offers that it is vital to pick the right people, and Rhonda adds that it is important to know what agents and people need. “You must help them leverage their skills and establish a certain quality of life,”

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she says, “and many embrace the desire for community, so we try to provide the right culture.” They warn against growth that is too fast, and they advocate for profitability over size. There is certainly no perfect team, but often the greatest value can come from the administrative support group, and all must love what they do. Scott and Rhonda have a son, Chad, (wife, Kalyn, and son, Caiden) who has joined the business to offer his skills in accounting and finance, and they have a daughter, Chelsea, who works for a news station in Lexington

as a meteorologist. She is engaged to Jacob (in dental school), and their wedding will take place in the summer of 2022. The Smiths have spent a lifetime teaching other people the value of relationships through modeling their own. Their priorities always center them, but they seek to put family first, surround themselves with good humans and never attempt anything at the expense of others. After all, their business motto is “Quality Service with Integrity,” and by living that each day, they have changed their destiny and the destiny of their sphere.

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THE

REMMYS 2021 special feature A capacity crowd gathered at the Hillcrest Country Club for the first-ever, annual awards program created by Indy Real Producers Magazine. Agents, guests, partners and the Indy RP staff arrived at the ticketed-event, and after the valet service, proceeded to the ballroom to enjoy a relaxed time of socializing during Cocktail Hour. (excerpt from 2020) The above paragraph captured the introduction of the launching of THE REMMYS! Little did we know that for the next year and one-half, this would be our last gathering on a large scale – not counting the virtual panel discussions in the summer. Nevertheless, our resilient agent base and partners have found a way to not only survive the pandemic but to thrive, and our awards this year are just the tip of the iceberg (as they say) in demonstrating how our Indy Real Producers can persistently produce! Thanks to our Publisher, Remington Ramsey, the Indy Real Producer Team was able to still keep the tradition intact. This year, 2021, celebrates the phenomenal efforts of our agents (in 2020) by recognizing 16 top-selling agents in production based upon three levels: Peak Performers - $50+ Million, Summit Club - $75+ Million, and the Pinnacle Club - $100+ Million.

SPONSORS: Thank you, Sponsors for partnering with us to make this a stellar event.

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The climax of our event featured seven awards, appropriately called, THE REMMYS, that were voted upon by the RP staff. The awards: Marketing Gurus of the Year, Rising Stars of the Year (male and female), REALTOR® of the Year, Leader of the Year, the Culture Award of the Year, and the most-cherished of all, the Impact Award - 2021. Though the event had to be captured on film and distributed virtually through our media platforms, our circumstances in no way diminished the excitement, appreciation and prestigious recognition of our recipients. Our partners contributed their loyal support as always, and in the end, Indy Real Producers was able to donate proceeds to the REALTORS® Foundation. Make your plans to attend the next REMMYS – LIVE and coming in 2022!

Gold Sponsors: David Weekley, Aardvark and Bailey & Wood Silver Sponsors: Estridge Homes, American Mortgage

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VOLUME WINNERS 1. Pinnacle Club – $100+ Million

2. Summit Club - $75+ Million

MIKE DECK Mike Deck, ERA RE Links

BIF WARD 3 $96,098,725 Bif Ward RE Group – FC Tucker Co. MATT MCLAUGHLIN 4 $86,577,826 Matt McLaughlin & Assoc. - FC Tucker Co. JAMES B. TRUEBLOOD 5 $79,768,007 Trueblood Real Estate

1 $133,193,643

DICK RICHWINE 2 $124,160,783 The Richwine RE Group - BHHS

Bif Ward Summit Club

Mike Deck Pinnacle Club

Matt McLaughlin Summit Club

Dick Richwine Pinnacle Club

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3.Peak Performers Club - $50+ Million JENNIL SALAZAR 6 $67,045,993 Private Client Group – RE/MAX Ability Plus ERIC FORNEY 7 $63,387,478 The Forney Group MIKE SCHEETZ 8 $61,801,095 Scheetz Team – C21 Scheetz JUSTIN STEILL 9 $61,372,968 Homes With Steill – BHHS STEPHANIE EVELO 10 $60,917,619 Evelo Team – Keller Williams RODNEY W. HEARD 11 $55,178,975 Heard Real Estate Team/eXp Realty ALLEN WILLIAMS 12 $55,291,129 Allen Williams Realty Group - BHHS DAVID C. BRENTON 13 $52,723,878 David Brenton’s Team – RE Services KRISTIE SMITH 14 $52,708,800 Indy Homes Team – Keller Williams HEATHER UPTON 15 $50,713,369 The Real Estate Pros – Keller Williams MICHELLE CHANDLER 16 $50,544,961 Sheila & Michelle Real Estate - Keller Williams

David Brenton Peak Performers Club

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Kristie Smith Peak Performers Club

Jennil Salazar Peak Performers Club

Eric Forney Peak Performers Club

Justin Steill Peak Performers Club

Stephanie & Derek Evelo Peak Performers Club

Rodney & Amanda Heard Peak Performers Club

Allen Williams Peak Performers Club

Heather Upton Peak Performers Club

Michelle Chandler Peak Performers Club

Mike & Melanie Scheetz Peak Performers Club

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THE REMMYS

MARKETIN GURUS: Todd & Megan Ferris Ferris Property Group – FC Tucker Co. Citation: The agents who have demonstrated their competence and creativity in most effectively using the internet to bolster their brand and create a loyal and interested following.

Todd & Megan Ferris Marketing Gurus

RISING STARS OF THE YEAR: Emily Grose Trueblood Real Estate Rob Lather Century 21 Scheetz Citation – The agent featured in RP Magazine who embodies the spirit of hustle, performance and creativity in selling their brand despite a shorter time spent in the industry. He/She is respected by peers and will someday navigate his/her way to the cover.

Emily Grose Rising Star of the Year

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REALTOR® OF THE YEAR: Steve Rupp The Zulu Group, P.C. – Keller Williams Citation – The agent featured in RP Magazine who best exemplifies the motivational and inspirational qualities of Hunger, Heart and Humility. This agent was exceptional to work with and seeks to maintain a great working relationship with others.

Steve Rupp REALTOR® of the Year

LEADER OF THE YEAR: Scott Sparks Carpenter Realtors Citation – The leader featured in RP Magazine who embodies the most revered qualities of leadership and who mentors others with firmness, compassion and a passion to see them develop. Others gravitate to him/her naturally and seek out his/ her wisdom and encouragement.

Scott Sparks Leader of the Year

CULTURE AWARD: Lindsay Smalling The Smalling Group – FC Tucker Co. Citation – The agent featured in RP Magazine who best illustrates what appropriate DNA is to the community and who labors to model those qualities and actions to further impact others. He/she is a true ambassador for RP magazine.

Lindsay Smalling Culture Award of the Year

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IMPACT AWARD: JIM LITTEN F C Tucker Co. Citation – The agent featured in RP Magazine who has crafted a profound impact upon the industry, the agents and brokerages that make up the Indy Real Estate Family. Others revere this individual for their ability to lead, for their passion to inspire and for their commitment to provide longevity to the industry by making a difference to lives around them – one individual at a time.

Indy Real Producers Magazine would like to offer one last but HUGE thank you to our sponsors and the many agents and partners who have created a real estate community that we can all be a part of and something to be proud of. Please mark your calendars for our next live event: June 8, 2021 – Details to follow!

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1 to April 30, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

Noah Bradtke - Litwack (41686)

NCJ 01

172

174

40,975,550

235,492

Dick Richwine (2678)

BHHS01

35,755,869

446,948

Mandy Sheckles (30432)

TUCK05

156

33,596,625

215,363

Mike Deck (6201)

BHHS12

32,698,965

710,847

Joe Bottorff (4277)

REDC01

31,578,395

902,240

Roy Wilson (5936)

TUCK21

27,442,264

653,387

Matt McLaughlin (7651)

TUCK14

27,112,300

576,857

Justin Steill (32551)

BHHS12

22,492,516

374,875

Allen Williams (13229)

BHHS02

19,221,832

519,509

Eric Forney (33514)

KWIN04

18,198,646

298,338

Stacy Barry (22327)

CESC04

16,824,129

382,367

Bif Ward (4950)

TUCK14

16,804,390

646,323

Jason O'Neil (30185)

CRCE01

15,646,527

1,422,412

Jennil Salazar (31656)

REAB09

15,532,875

554,746

Jeff Kucic (9309)

EVIN01

14,896,335

1,145,872

Heather Upton (21499)

KWIN05

13,446,225

184,195

Shannon Gilbert (29925)

EZST04

13,400,180

291,308

Jennifer McLean (34872)

CESC01

13,226,190

300,595

Scott Smith (6385)

KWIN02

13,223,115

191,639

Mark Linder (10770)

CESC02

13,138,111

437,937

Stephanie Evelo (9684)

KWIN05

13,066,758

261,335

Clay Burris (32046)

CESC09

12,806,715

337,019

Kristie Smith (19304)

KWIN05

12,529,901

447,496

Timothy O'Connor (6723)

BHHS01

12,464,407

402,078

Michelle Chandler (16363)

KWIN10

11,866,134

201,121

Eric Wolfe (25107)

PIEG01

11,812,600

181,732

Jamie Boer (17121)

TRBL01

11,641,509

314,635

Ray Stuck (3135)

HMEX01

11,587,900

463,516

Denise Fiore (24458)

CESC05

11,236,450

362,466

Traci Garontakos (37772)

ECOR01

11,191,000

1,243,444

Ted Hudnut (26658)

TBHR01

10,494,500

291,514

Matthew Reffeitt (8851)

KWIN04

10,476,696

308,138

Jonathan Bell (32684)

RISE01

10,461,160

337,457

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Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

Diane Brooks (8362)

TUCK07

10,440,300

372,868

Lindsey Smalling (30943)

TUCK05

10,234,158

232,595

Corina Jones (24987)

YRHM01

10,183,665

248,382

Julie Schnepp (10638)

RMAX01

10,086,127

229,230

Gregory Leugers (19407)

KWIN14

10,019,015

286,258

Mary Wernke (29829)

TUCK14

9,916,500

1,101,833

Joe Everhart (5556)

EVRR01

9,842,000

546,778

Robert Lather (40513)

CESC02

9,830,433

239,767

Jason Alsup (26628)

EXPL01

9,755,521

336,397

Christopher Schulhof (17825)

RRSE01

9,665,758

508,724

Patrick Watkins (12593)

MWRG01

9,625,977

267,388

Scott Hackman (22830)

CESC04

9,427,732

589,233

Drew Schroeder (21297)

EXPL01

9,384,046

625,603

Scott Lindsay (35253)

CESC05

9,283,125

343,819

Stephen Clark (25339)

KWIN01

9,133,550

326,198

Nicholas Laviolette (28773)

TUCK18

9,083,400

478,074

Kurt Spoerle (5404)

TUCK14

9,068,800

431,848

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 to April 30, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

Kevin Elson (8938)

REAB01

8,871,949

316,855

David Brenton (7208)

DBTM01

8,823,182

215,200

James Trueblood (25885)

TRBL01

8,785,233

313,758

Robbin Edwards (34909)

ECOR01

8,767,974

365,332

Brian Sanders (9359)

CESC04

8,730,700

436,535

Thomas Endicott (3920)

KWIN05

8,645,670

288,189

Christie Snapp (31259)

PLCL01

8,634,600

375,417

Laura Turner (31672)

TUCK03

8,629,867

431,493

Daniel O'Brien (35006)

TRBL01

8,609,500

318,870

Laura Heigl (23066)

CESC05

8,547,546

502,797

Fred Nelson (30236)

CESC02

8,484,035

282,801

Mark Dietel (29430)

DRRL01

8,379,297

253,918

Ashley Wright (34397)

TUCK20

8,340,419

213,857

Mike Scheetz (9293)

CESC01

8,329,153

362,137

Jeff Hines (42734)

KAIS01

8,322,952

594,497

Jeneene West (11081)

JWES01

8,234,210

191,493

Staci Woods (33151)

KWIN05

8,033,811

321,352

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

Mark Dudley (840)

RERG01

7,975,976

257,290

Jeffrey Cummings (28040)

DIGR01

7,879,569

238,775

Larry Rasmussen (2608)

CERA01

7,771,000

597,769

Kelly Huff (30636)

TUCK10

7,756,800

337,252

Bina Ahluwalia (3763)

BINA01

7,749,385

309,975

Jill Thompson (40061)

REDF01

7,748,468

336,890

Chad Hess (25287)

FCCH01

7,741,300

241,916

Patrick Tumbarello (35690)

TUCK03

7,635,164

318,132

Erika Frantz (30003)

BHHS12

7,580,158

360,960

Gary Angstadt (15254)

CESC05

7,542,170

502,811

Penny Dunn (30844)

CESC01

7,525,600

396,084

Christopher Fahy (34333)

BHHS02

7,506,355

375,318

Steve Lew (35213)

SVRE01

7,492,615

288,178

Kelly Todd (17868)

TUCK14

7,486,600

575,892

Bradley Grant (20888)

CESC07

7,476,746

356,036

Kim Alexander (10797)

KWIN05

7,446,863

310,286

Rodney Heard (25890)

EXPL01

7,377,445

263,480

Brian Maire (32173)

URE 01

7,370,000

272,963

Fred Krawczyk (31323)

TUCK07

7,331,695

458,231

Jeffrey Paxson (18702)

JPTM01

7,293,690

227,928

Jordan Moody (36901)

KWIN01

7,283,044

165,524

Jodi Gandy (33432)

HNRL01

7,267,000

191,237

Denise Potter (37479)

ONYX01

7,230,572

380,556

Alex Montagano (32905)

EXPL01

7,228,100

380,426

Laura Waters (39181)

EZST01

7,208,580

343,266

Ronda Cooper (31640)

FARE01

7,184,350

287,374

Jamie Suchotzky (30968)

RHOT01

7,071,800

243,855

Anthony Robinson (32028)

KWIN05

7,019,437

184,722

Christi Coffey (24398)

TUCK16

7,013,700

292,238

Joshua Vida (29955)

PDIG01

6,984,900

279,396

Kimberly Carpenter (15467)

TRBL01

6,961,576

348,079

Michael Johnson (14377)

ECOR01

6,960,653

1,740,163

100

Christopher Price (21181)

KWIN04

6,957,667

193,269

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1 to April 30, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

101

Steve Silver (37438)

RMPR01

6,946,150

169,418

102

Steven Custis (28281)

RMCN01

6,825,600

195,017

103

Aaron A. Garrett (27838)

LHRE01

6,768,871

322,327

104

Aaron Wheeler (32775)

AGWH01

6,760,695

293,943

105

Libby Somerville (4319)

REAB01

6,716,740

395,102

106

Allen Culpepper (22549)

CSRG05

6,680,000

445,333

107

Carrie Holle (31603)

EZST02

6,572,871

505,605

108

Nancy A. Dewbrew (16440)

NRET01

6,549,100

218,303

109

Steve Masuccio (18412)

CESC09

6,524,520

310,691

110

David Cronnin (20758)

REAB01

6,506,485

433,766

111

Jay O'Neil (8204)

ECOR01

6,378,250

708,694

112

Brittany Burke (33250)

TKEY01

6,373,200

205,587

113

Tony Janko (27865)

TUCK04

6,329,298

253,172

114

Nicole Lyon (31422)

TUCK18

6,329,152

486,858

115

Jen Webster (4222)

TUCK14

6,321,350

421,423

116

Kelly Dather (23800)

KWIN05

6,321,115

351,173

117

John Stewart (3099)

TUCK14

6,302,631

630,263

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

118

Shelly Walters (29205)

EXPL01

6,283,657

209,455

119

Jayne Gauci (20605)

REAB01

6,280,053

273,046

120

Patrick Keller (36900)

CPRT01

6,270,400

298,590

121

Kristin Glassburn (39110)

PLCL01

6,262,250

184,184

122

Chris Harcourt (36634)

RMCN01

6,252,560

183,899

123

Cindy Stockhaus (31531)

CARP08

6,233,890

249,356

124

Luis Coronel (30605)

CORG01

6,169,260

101,135

125

Jean Donica (19562)

RREP01

6,116,980

278,045

126

Pam Jones (21672)

KWIN01

5,996,200

352,718

127

Craig A. Kaiser (27832)

KAIS01

5,981,804

996,967

128

P. Aaron Starr (17007)

TUCK08

5,968,754

331,597

129

Kelly Wood (16204)

CSRG04

5,941,900

270,086

130

Molly Hadley (28457)

TUCK02

5,939,950

258,259

131

Jason Hess (29809)

KWIN01

5,873,094

293,655

132

Ann Williams (31762)

CESC01

5,817,855

323,214

133

Julie Morton (12879)

CRHR01

5,794,800

965,800

134

Natalie Clayton (38226)

MWPC01

5,776,438

304,023

135

Chuck Bahner (43109)

BBRY01

5,718,975

219,961

136

Jennifer Laughner (20566)

CESC02

5,715,067

381,004

137

Carl Vargas (3918)

TUCK04

5,651,345

297,439

138

Anuja Gupta (35975)

RREP01

5,639,220

296,801

139

Kisna Adhikari (37613)

FTRE01

5,605,650

200,202

140

Chanda Johnson (32039)

MWPC01

5,585,100

429,623

141

Phillip Shively (13495)

CARP35

5,580,920

265,758

142

Patrick Ploughe (11562)

KWIN04

5,568,759

506,251

143

Clayton Gittus (40352)

REDF01

5,561,400

252,791

144

Michael Price (28912)

CSRG01

5,561,175

191,765

145

Todd Cook (35316)

KWIN02

5,525,953

212,537

146

Joshua Moss (34263)

KWIN02

5,523,457

212,441

147

Kelly Johnson (28428)

REMD01

5,505,400

196,621

148

Mallorie Wilson (25122)

THRG01

5,474,200

273,710

149

Tina Smith (26421)

CESC01

5,473,824

497,620

150

Todd Ferris (28630)

FRRS01

5,438,402

302,133

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TOP 200 STANDINGS Teams and Individuals From January 1 to April 30, 2021

Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

151

James Embry (22365)

KWIN01

5,426,200

285,589

152

Rob A. Measel (34480)

PLCL01

5,425,700

271,285

153

Karen Tanner (24680)

BOTA01

5,371,150

179,038

154

Kate MacGill (6684)

TUCK14

5,369,000

536,900

155

Jacilynn Ferris (42974)

UNRT01

5,349,400

232,583

156

Lindsay Sears (37189)

TRBL01

5,310,880

230,908

157

Timeko Whitaker (40960)

TUCK03

5,309,958

196,665

158

Peggy Kieper (6438)

TUCK04

5,289,255

352,617

159

Ross Graham (31783)

EXPL01

5,270,250

277,382

160

Tyler Stock (37663)

CLDW01

5,250,909

201,958

161

Paul Scherrer (21294)

URE 01

5,237,510

327,344

162

Jake Stiles (21840)

STIL01

5,229,800

275,253

163

Sheri Putman (17712)

ECOR01

5,227,500

522,750

164

Jane Wells (11250)

TUCK07

5,214,595

401,123

165

Jacqueline Graham (15602)

CESC01

5,214,360

372,454

166

Zoe Moore (26848)

TUCK14

5,212,000

868,667

167

Stacey Sobczak (26482)

TUCK07

5,210,000

434,167

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Rank

Agent Name

Office

Transactions

Volume

Average

List

Sold

Total

Price

168

Will Lonnemann (24119)

TUCK14

5,176,400

272,442

169

Lora Reynolds (26656)

IHRG01

5,156,800

214,867

170

Douglas Dilling (18492)

URE 01

5,154,250

224,098

171

Richard Gillette (9526)

EZST01

5,142,883

302,523

172

Roger Webb (33148)

RGWR01

5,140,300

302,371

173

Jerry Gemmecke (36530)

TUCK14

5,109,990

319,374

174

Nicholas George (33745)

WTTL01

5,109,500

255,475

175

Kristen Cambridge (39768)

PLCL01

5,107,588

425,632

176

Carrie Abfall (23314)

RREP01

5,085,500

363,250

177

Jason DeArman (26618)

TUCK10

5,050,091

280,561

178

Julie C. Preston (20209)

TUCK02

5,027,752

295,750

179

Todd Messer (29847)

JPHL01

5,023,365

313,960

180

Sarabjit Sikand (19328)

DRHR01

5,015,955

295,056

181

Tamara House (36994)

CSRG06

5,010,546

208,773

182

Butch D. Stanifer (21644)

STAE01

5,010,400

139,178

183

Debra Halcomb (27617)

KWIN02

4,987,250

277,069

184

Suzanne Roell-Carlson (4608)

STCR01

4,968,590

261,505

185

Steve Slavin (39868)

CLBR01

4,966,600

413,883

186

Elizabeth Marks-Strauss (35825)

TUCK03

4,957,100

330,473

187

Michael Lyons (14855)

KWIN01

4,943,050

308,941

188

James Robinson (42977)

REAB01

4,885,359

407,113

189

Dan Laser (22825)

CSRG04

4,877,600

1,219,400

190

Ron Rose (6209)

IRPL01

4,875,117

232,148

191

Michael Feldman (36566)

KWIN05

4,845,000

440,455

192

Kelly Lavengood (27232)

PLCL01

4,839,350

322,623

193

Matthew Jones (38431)

MONK03

4,838,900

241,945

194

Tina Floyd-Snodgrass (17498)

KWIN01

4,822,700

209,683

195

Matt King (38196)

TUCK14

4,820,250

602,531

196

Kay Kammeyer (22126)

TUCK03

4,777,761

318,517

197

Mark Branch (26476)

EZST01

4,774,030

251,265

198

Keith Albrecht (10371)

REMG01

4,767,050

476,705

199

Craig DeBoor (33481)

EXPL01

4,762,295

216,468

200

Austin Mielczarek (42582)

KWIN04

4,749,900

206,517

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template reads like a and resumé college. lan’s background am at some preneurial progr ger and Gener for an entre r as a Mana bution entire caree He spent an plants and distri production s t years, variou recen in for al Manager 56, he like many had several at the age of t. He centers, but employmen lf seeking new g an Electrical found himse belt,” havin “tool the al ands in profession tools in his y of hiring thous ,a degree, a histor nt experience Engineering ct manageme abiliincredible proje promoted an workforce, skill set that him round and a Edna to give business backg ly. Alan asked want systematical as he did not ty to fix things the right job, for s to choose him looking have month three would decision that to make a hasty 10 years later. another job Indiaand gan California, Michi future. He to places like at his After traveling all places hinted newspaper of l to Indy of House napolis, the nced the arriva to ad that annou was unfamiliar discovered an The company Inspections. order to meet Master Home Lake City in e flew to Salt d company (who ear-ol him, so the coupl 40+-y ent of the now and Canada). with the Presid ghout the U.S. throu year ises the h, franch and oddly enoug has some 170 h Alan is not were impressed, The Petersons lly right. Thoug ” so he dove timing was actua was 2010; the “catch the wave, he needed to inspections. a surfer, he knew tumultuous waters of home imesinto the somet

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According to Cindy Alcorn, the Marketing Manager, many in the real estate community look forward to the company’s appreciation events. Their summer concert and picnic in the park along with the Annual HouseMaster Christmas party full of fun, food and crazy, competitive games are the highlight of their year. These events are just one way that IndyNorth HouseMaster expresses its appreciation for its clients, the personal connections they have and the gratitude it feels for those who

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partner with them. IndyNorth HouseMaster has now created a “Century Club” that honors those who have referred the company 100 times. HouseMaster Corporate loved the idea so much that they have implemented this award nationwide.

ORTH HOUSEMASTER EXPRE SSES ITS APPRECIATION FOR ITS Home inspections actually be enjoyable, CLIENTS, THE PERSONAL and like real estate,can there are those interesting incidents that bring some smiles and laughCONNECTIONS THEY ter. They have been asked if the homes are HAVE inspected for paranormal activities, as apparently that buyer thought AND THE GRATITUDE that the home was IT haunted. How much can one charge for that service? Inspectors have discovered FEELS FOR THOSE WHO explosive

The company is not there to “beat the house up” but merely to help the buyer get the information needed to make an informed

to under-commit and over-delive r, the inspectors work in tandem with them to ensure that clients are more than satisfied.

...THESE EVENTS ARE ONE WAY THAT INDYN

decision. Agents and clients love the fact that IndyNorth HouseMaster always respects their referral sources, and they are quite consistent in expressing appreciatio n and in saying thank you to their partners. In addition, the inspection team is taught to provide a professional analysis in a way that protects the people involved from explosive situations. IndyNorth HouseMaster has never really sought to hire an inspector, as they usually gravitate to the company. The business has built a team of professiona ls whom they can train properly and instill great, professional values of service: such as being on time, looking good, doing an excellent job, following through with promises, educating and communicating with the clients and above all, managing the outcomes. The lost art of helping people to understand the process and of walking them through it is certainly not elusive to the House-

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devices, a bag of money, and a WWII missile in homes, and they have been known to pull people out of crawl spaces who were stuck – story for another day. One of their radon technicians had to call in backup when she entered an opened basement door, heard movement and noises, and saw two eyes looking up at her. The culprit was a baby squirrel the size of

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smoothly, gives a strong praise for their brand, noting that the “HouseMas ter Method” will provide success for a franchise owner who follows it. The IndyNorth team has earned many awards for following that method, and it is Alan’s favorite of the many awards on his wall. “Every good General has learned to take orders, and I have learned that to be a good teacher, I must start as a good student,” he says.

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Alan and Edna Peterson and the team at IndyNorth HouseMaster Home Inspections will continue to provide exceptiona l service, great relationships and an exemplary culture that is built upon the right foundation . Alan believes that he knows what will determine a great legacy, as he shares a quote that is displayed come words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny” (Ralph Waldo Emerson).

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