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INDEPENDENCE WITH INTEGRITY BY DANA KEEGAN pg. 4
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IN THIS ISSUE
WHERE CAN YOU FIND US?
The Collective | Cover Feature Independence With Integrity | By Dana Keegan
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Get to Know | Arlene Nesta
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Success Coaching Program
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Success Coaching Graduates | Claire & Jessica
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Pre-Licensing Program
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Welcome to the #RealtyExecutivesFamily
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Look Who’s Joined in the Last 12 Months
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Healthy Growth
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What is YOUR Goal | Executive Awards
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How We Give Back
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Time to Celebrate | Anniversaries & Birthdays
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Get Social & Involved! | Social Media Channels
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Social Media Corner
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Experience a Dinner of Honor
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Residential Real Estate Council | CRS
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Knight Barry Title
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A+ Mortgage Services
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Training Updates A Look Back to 2019... Regional Conference 2020 Regional Conference The Power of the Brand | Why Realty Executives Who to Contact | Meet the Team Path to Mastery
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Our core values empower a strong entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to professional INTEGRITY & personal development that best serves our customers and the communities in which we live.
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THE COLLECTIVE | COVER FEATURE
Meet the COLLECTIVE: Carolyn Stangl, Nicole Johnson & Kim Knoeppel The ladies of the Collective have proven that working together and doing life together equals SUCCESS on every level. Having joined Realty Executives Integrity at the end of 2017, this powerhouse group of women has developed a brand identity while honoring life priorities. Founding principles, Kim Knoeppel and Carolyn Stangl had a vision for their business and seeking a brokerage that supported their goals and met their needs. When developing a name for their team, they envisioned something that represented a collaborative identity. The Collective recognizes the synergy created when a team of specialists gathers in a common goal, creating a fantastic real estate experience for clients. Within months of developing the Collective at Realty Executives Integrity, Nicole Johnson, joined the team and it quickly became apparent she was a piece of the principle partnership they were looking for. With local roots, the ladies of the Collective are building their sales through relationships within their community. As wives, mothers and community leaders, the team is an example where home and work life blend seamlessly to create something special. Sharing the “Collective Kids” and the “Collective Pets” gives their business transparency by sharing aspects of their lives in an authentic and relatable way. These ladies prove you can have it all, you just don’t have to do it all by yourself.
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INDEPENDENCE WITH INTEGRITY By Dana Keegan
July marks an important month for our country and highlights one of the key differentiators you experience at Realty Executives Integrity…INDEPENDENCE! If you Google the word independent, the definition is “free from outside control; not depending on another's authority; not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.” As we observe Independence Day this year, our celebratory traditions may look a little different than previous years but the spirit of the day is our true celebration. With that in mind, we need to soak in a few principles that remain as alive and vibrant as ever. As real estate professionals, we have the PRIVILEGE of helping others achieve independence through home ownership. The idea of having a space of your own, building equity, reaping tax advantages and even being able to have a pet are all part of owning a home. To have a place where you can do you, grow you and nurture others is priceless. How blessed are we to work in an industry that is centered around building dreams? #prettydarnblessed As a company, we foster an environment that honors independence. You are encouraged to build a business that reflects your goals, your hopes and your dreams. You have the freedom to market, develop systems, build YOUR business and create relationships of trust with those you serve. At Realty Executives Integrity, “you may be in business for yourself, but NOT by yourself.” The mission of your support team is to help you create financial independence that will bless your life and the lives of those you hold dear. To truly live the word independence can be a bit scary. It means you accept the responsibility for what you achieve, who you influence and how you make an impact in the world. It means you forge paths where no roads exist and are not influenced by “popular” decisions. We celebrate independence on every level at Realty Executives Integrity. This July, we honor and celebrate the innovators, the mavericks, the entrepreneurs, the trailblazers and the “avant-garde” thinkers who embrace independence in spirit and action. More so, we give MANY thanks for the collection of these individuals who make this company the most special place to practice real estate and do life together. “Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.” – Albert Einstein
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GET TO KNOW | ARLENE NESTA The quote “only a life lived in the service of others is worth living” perfectly identifies the spirit that exists within Arlene Nesta. Though Albert Einstein may have muttered those famous words, it’s truly how Arlene lives each and every day. To know Arlene is to love her. She is the face and voice of our Accounting Department and a staple at our Lake County location. Celebrating her 13th year with the company, Arlene ensures that every closing finishes well and is processed with a servant heart and a warm smile. With roots in the banking industry, stepping into her role in our Accounting Department as the Financial Manager was a natural fit. Arlene has never met a process, system or procedure she hasn’t liked and we’ve all benefited from her diligence in her position. A recipient of our “Staff Achievement” award, she is humble to recognize that “it takes a village” and that working alongside the support staff and Sales Executives at Realty Executives Integrity is a rewarding adventure. Her time outside the office has a service footprint as well. Active in her church, she and her husband Kevin focus their energy into enriching the lives of others through care and compassion with youth crisis counseling. Arlene is one of those individuals that you can know for 5 minutes and feel comfortable sharing your life story with. Her passion in life is people and it’s evident in the way she works and lives. Arlene’s pride and joy in this world comes in the form of three little beings who affectionately call her “Grannie”, her most treasured role. Anyone who has ever met Arlene will tell you that any interaction with her has brightened their day. She is literally a glowing example of the spirit of service this company is founded upon.
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“My years at Realty Executives Integrity have been filled with much joy and contentment. Besides working alongside a caring and encouraging leadership team, I feel fortunate to serve the BEST group of Real Estate Professionals in the State of Wisconsin. Each day I’m challenged by the high standard of service that we have set for our Accounting Department. It brings me such pleasure to provide our Executives a level of service unmatched throughout the industry. I LOVE being a part of the Integrity family.” 5
SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAM This program is designed to help Sales Executives jump feet-first into the real estate field with every tool at their disposal and professional guidance along the way. Designed to enhance professional development and guide you through the intricacies of starting your own real estate business, with Morgan Schnabl’s direction we provide layers of support both personally, educationally, and professionally in order to help you become empowered and confident in your real estate practice.
OUR STUDENTS WOULD LOVE TO LEARN FROM OTHERS & SHADOW THE FOLLOWING: • • • • • •
Listing Appointment Open House Buyer Consultation Home Showing Home Inspection Closing
REACH OUT TO MORGAN SCHNABL IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HAVE ONE OF OUR STUDENTS SHADOW YOU!
Morgan Schnabl | Success Coach
SUCCESS COACHING STUDENTS
Heidi Howery
Jessica Kelly
Lake Country Office
Brookfield Office
Jennie Neumann
Brandon Villars
Brookfield Office
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Kyle Nielsen
Brookfield Office
Gra dua ted
Brookfield Office
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Haley Reynolds Lake Country Office
Janene Juul
Lindsey Campbell Lake Country Office
Brookfield Office
Nichole McCarthy
Morgan Smith
East Troy Office
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Tony Wineinger Lake Country Office
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Roger Bord
East Troy Office
Claire Zastrow
Monty Stallings
Lake Country Office
Cedarburg Office
Brookfield Office
Brookfield Office
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Jessica Liljegren
Curtis Umhoefer
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Lake Country Office
Edward Wang Cedarburg Office
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Erin Bodi
Brookfield Office
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Tracy Schimmers Lake Country Office
SUCCESS COACHING GRADUATES | CLAIRE ZASTROW & JESSICA LILJEGREN “The Success Coaching Program has been incredible for me as I start my sales career! Morgan is knowledgable and passionate about teaching us the foundational tools to practice real estate confidently and with excellence. She was always available for questions, to review contracts and be a voice of calm and reason during my transactions. I am confident that because of Success Coaching I was able to close more transactions than I would have if I hadn’t been in this program! The habits and skills I have acquired will be with me always! I can’t wait to continue meeting monthly with the other graduates. #SuccessCoachingRocks”
- Claire Zastrow “There is no cap and gown for this graduation... Just oodles and oodles of information, advice and expertise handed down from Morgan Schnabl and lots of relationships forged with other agents that I admire! I cannot thank you enough, Morgan and classmates. You have helped me learn so much. I am a better agent because of this class!”
-Jessica Liljegren FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM OR TO CHECK IT OUT, REACH OUT TO MORGAN SCHNABL | MorganSchnabl@RealtyExecutives.com
HERE TO HELP FROM THE BEGINNING PRE-LICENSING PROGRAM We’re proud to offer an incredible discount on the WRA Pre-Licensing program for those interested in a career in real estate or for our current Sales Executives looking to grow their business by adding a licensed member to their team. The program is an online offering through the WRA with two course style options that will prepare you for taking the state licensing exam. After you successfully complete your state licensing test and are issued a real estate license by the DSPS, our Success Coaching program is the next step on your path at Realty Executives Integrity. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REACH OUT TO BECKY WILDE | BeckyWilde@RealtyExecutives.com 7
WELCOME TO THE #REALTYEXECUTIVESFAMILY Heidi Howery
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“I love helping and taking care of people! I will do anything to make a client happy and say “Wow! That was easy!” I look forward to helping first time home buyers and finding a nitch in the relocation market!
Joining Realty Executives Integrity was an easy choice - it is the best and most supportive team. They offer the most flexible options for my family.” HeidiHowery@RealtyExecutives.com 262-563-3717
Jessica Kelly
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“I chose real estate as a career due to the freedom it brings. I’ve always wanted to be my own boss and set my own rules. It allows me to use my creativity and gifts to serve others without many limits.
I chose Realty Executives because of the amount of support I received and the genuine compassion from both Haley and Adam. It made my transition into real estate smooth and allowed me to be at ease with all of the encouragement. I feel like I am a part of a team and after experiencing the Dinner of Honor, I know I chose the right family!” JessicaKelly@RealtyExecutives.com 414-389-7583
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“Flexibility, Freedom & Financial Security are three reasons I love my career in Real Estate. After 10 years in Real Estate I was presented with an amazing opportunity at Realty Executives Integrity and feel I made the best choice for my future! I am so excited to be here!” AMelero@RealtyExecutives.com 262-370-2133
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LOOK WHO’S JOINED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS!
Tracy Schimmers Lake Country Office
Ryan Gundrum Cedarburg Office
Jessica Liljegren Cedarburg Office
Roger Bord
East Troy Office
Edward Wang Cedarburg Office
Bonnie Gundrum Cedarburg Office
Shaun Olejniczak Cedarburg Office
Rose Paul
Brookfield Office
Tracy Pitchford Cedarburg Office
Alaina Breitenfeldt
Jennie Neumann
Nicole LeClair
Ryan Guthrie
Pamela Duckart
Brookfield Office
North Shore Office
Lake Country Office
Nicole Orzel
Curtis Umhoefer
East Troy Office
Jessica Bonilla Brookfield Office
North Shore Office
Lindsey Campbell Lake Country Office
Brookfield Office
Cedarburg Office
Libby Kusko
Brookfield Office
Heidi Howery
Lake Country Office
Haley Reynolds Lake Country Office
Kyle Nielsen
Brookfield Office
Tim Martinez Cedarburg Office
Amiee Melero
Lake Country Office
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Erin Bodi
Brookfield Office
Morgan Smith Brookfield Office
Nichole McCarthy East Troy Office
Jessica Kelly
Brookfield Office
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR REALTY EXECUTIVES FAMILY? REACH OUT TO A MEMBER OF OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM DIRECTLY. ADAM ZASTROW
AdamZastrow@RealtyExecutives.com | 262.725.2855
BECKY WILDE
BeckyWilde@RealtyExecutives.com | 262.719.1382
DALE SCHAECHTERLE
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WHERE WE’RE GOING!
HEALTHY GROWTH Realty Executives Integrity was founded upon the belief that the key to all successful real estate transactions is the relationship of trust formed between the Sales Executive and their customers. We continue to hold fast to this principle as we grow. Our desire is to continue healthy growth with Top Producing Executives and Rising Stars with high character and integrity.
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The original intent of Realty Executives Integrity was to create an environment where Sales Executives could be free to run their business without the obstructions and objections of the traditional approach while being surrounded by the support of their peers and a strong administrative team. Realty Executives Integrity provides every opportunity for our Sales Executives to thrive in business and in life while increasing production levels and gaining market share.
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The company’s incredible momentum, fed by recruiting, training and retaining high quality Sales Executives, shows no signs of abating as Realty Executives Integrity becomes the destination company of choice among Realtors® in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR... Pinnacle Award | International Awarded to Executive’s grossing $1,000,000 or more for the year.
Chairman Award | International
Awarded to the Top Executive in each franchise. There is no minimum commission requirement.
Double Diamond Award | International Awarded to Executives grossing $500,000 or more for the year.
Diamond Award | International Awarded to Executives grossing $250,000 or more for the year.
200% Club | Integrity Awarded to Executives grossing $200,000 or more for the year.
100% Club | International Awarded to Executives grossing $100,000 or more for the year.
Quantum Leaper | Integrity
Awarded to Executives who have more than doubled their business from the year before and have grossed a minimum of $50,000 in commissions.
Rising Star Award | Integrity
The winner(s) has been actively engaged in the Realty Executives Integrity Path to Mastery and community. This individual(s) has been in the business 3 years or less and has seen a dramatic increase in their income and productivity.
Affiliate Award | Integrity
The winner demonstrates an attitude of partnership in your business and routinely goes the extra mile to ensure you and your clients are well taken care of.
Staff Achievement Award | Integrity
The winning staff member goes above and beyond the call of duty for the benefit of those served. This person has had a positive impact on your business and/or blessed you personally.
Legend Award | Integrity
The winning Sales Executive must represent a long history in the business with a reputation of integrity in the workplace, be known as someone who consistently gives back to others and demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit.
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HOW WE GIVE BACK
The Realty Executives Wisconsin Region believes that community support and outreach is incredibly important. We actively support the following charitable organizations and each one is connected personally with a member of the Realty Executives Wisconsin brand.
HOW CAN YOU GIVE BACK? • Donate a portion of your commissions easily through our accounting department • Volunteer your time at upcoming events • Reach out and ask • Raise awareness by posting or sharing posts on social media
SALS | www.SALShouses.org By providing a non-institutional sober living environment, SALS offers freedom with accountability for men and women who are serious about their sobriety.
JR’s Pups-N-Stuff | www.JrPupsNStuff.org This rescue began with one goal in mind: to save animals from life-threatening situations. It was built by a network of foster parents in the Milwaukee area so that animals don’t have to spend their days waiting for their fur-ever families in a kennel. It’s no wonder they’re known as the “little rescue with a big heart”. Lindsay’s Voice | www.TreesOfHopeWI.org Dedicated to raising awareness for blood cancers such as Leukemia and Lymphoma as well as raising funds to support patient services and ongoing local research, Lindsay’s Voice was founded as a way to celebrate the life of Lindsay (Wenzel) Lopez. Habitat for Humanity | www.Habitat.org Envisioning a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat builds and renovates homes for families in need of sustainable housing. Before 16 | www.Before16.org This 501 (c)3 nonprofit foundation was built to care for orphans and strive to get children hosted by a family who is either considering adoption or will be strong advocates for their adoption. Their hope is the hosting process will provide the avenue to find a loving family for each child before they turn 16 and are kicked out of the system.
Kentucky Derby Party | SALS Recovery
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2020
Contact John Arneson at ArnesonJohn@gmail.com or go online to DerbyParty.info to learn about how you can purchase tickets & help such a great cause.
SALS Recovery Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, September 5th, 2020 | 2:00-7:00pm
JR’s Pups N Stuff Fourth Annual Mutt Strut Saturday, October 10, 2020
Before 16 Third Annual Golf Outing
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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TIME TO CELEBRATE HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
JULY #REALTYEXECUTIVES BIRTHDAYS
19 Years | Jodie Perzacki 13 Years | Sarah Alexander 10 Years | Loye Blader, Gina Dingman 8 Years | Monica Duerwachter 1 Year | Janene Juul
Jill Geracie
Peter Saulnier
Jim Geracie Gerrit Gronowski
Brooke Combs
Mike Wallace
Dionne Barnes
Austin Cole Dave Delahunt
Kathy Pehowski
Christopher Knight
Barb Breitenfeldt
Dana Keegan Haley Reynolds
JANENE JUUL 1 Year Anniversary
When I first met with Realty Executives Integrity, I vividly remember how genuine and welcoming everyone was to me. They offered me the freedom to run my own business while providing me with many training opportunities. From the Success Coaching program to training classes with top producing Executives, there are always opportunities to learn from the best. The onboarding with one on one support from Becky, Claire, Adam and Dana was amazing and extremely helpful. They are very hardworking and caring and they gave so much direction to me. Having Morgan Schnabl as a Success Coach has been game changing and her training has made me the Realtor® I am today. Knowledge creates confidence, and having her walk me through every process by explaining and guiding me to fully understand has made all the difference in the world. Any time of day or night she responds to every call or text of mine. I have admired Dale Schaechterle from day one. He individually cares about each and every one of the Executives. He has grown a very successful business with Integrity by investing in us, not just professionally, but personally. Dale has a heart of gold, he has no idea the impact his positive affirmations have been and how they have kept me on track in my first year. It is an honor to work with this company. I have built such a great relationship with everyone I have met. The other agents are always offering their support while providing me with opportunities. They all are just one phone call away, whether it pertains to Real Estate, life or just to grab lunch. I have gained forever friendships that now have become my second family. I always look forward to coming into the office, the saying does go - “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life!” 13
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SOCIAL MEDIA CORNER | TIP OF THE MONTH Google My Business! This may not come to mind when you think social media but it is every bit as important! When someone searches for you on Google, the most common search engine, you want to come up as a business! This is where potential clients can see where you work, see photos and read testimonials! If you do not have a Google My Business - this is a missed opportunity! This will strengthen your business and more importantly, allow you to be more visible on the internet! To start, go to Google.com/business and hit “Start Now” in the upper right corner. If you get stuck, reach out to me for a step-by-step guide!
-Haley | Director of Communications & Social Media WHAT’S HAPPENING | REALTY EXECUTIVES SOCIAL MEDIA WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN? •
Teri Hayes | Showing Neil Miyashita’s listing! #WeMoveWI
Jessica Bonilla | Her kids coming into the office and seeing their photo in the June magazine!
Take photos of day-to-day happenings and all things real estate related! • Post on your Facebook and Instagram • Use #WeMoveWI or #WeAreRealtyExecutives • Tag us @realty_executives_integrity OR @ realty_executives_wisconsin
SEND ALL CONTENT TO:
HaleyReynolds@RealtyExecutives.com
OR TEXT TO: Cookies made by a client to thank Lothair Lambrecht for his hard work!
Kalina Eichstaedt | Post-closing photoshoot!
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EXPERIENCE A
Dinner of Honor
NEXT DINNER IS IN SEPTEMBER | Maggiano’s Little Italy Join us and bring a guest who you would like to see join our Realty Executives Family! Reserve your spot TODAY with BeckyWilde@RealtyExecutives.com The Dinner of Honor concept came from Rich Rector who was the President of Realty Executives International at that time. Rich was also the Broker Owner of the largest Realty Executives Brokerage in the world, with over 1,200 agents. Dale connected with Rich during one of our Realty Executives International Conferences. It was during that trip, that Rich shared the Dinner of Honor concept with Dale. Bringing quality agents to our Brokerage has always been important to us and Dale asked Rich to share a little about how he brought so many quality agents to his brokerage. The answer was simple…. You GET quality Sales Executives FROM quality Sales Executives. Rich went on to further explain the concept of the Dinner of Honor. You invite your Sales Executives to a dinner where you can honor and pour into them. Encourage them to invite a guest in the industry to join them for dinner and spend the evening sharing a meal, telling stories, laughing and honoring one another. Rich shared, it’s a great way for others to see who we are and the why behind everything we do. We immediately made plans to create our own version of the Dinner of Honor. Our very first Dinner of Honor was held in 2017 at Maggiano’s and three years later they are stronger than ever. We’ve added our little touches along the way. Sometimes there’s live music, sometimes there are games with prizes, sometimes there are spouses there that also get honored. One thing remains the same though… we get to continue honoring our current Sales Executives while having a great meal and great conversation! As a result of these special evenings, many Dinner of Honor guests have made the decision to join our Realty Executives family and we have been thrilled. If you are interested in inviting a guest in the industry to our next Dinner of Honor on June 18th, please reach out to us!
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The Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) is the leading education, business and networking organization for residential REALTORS®. RRC was created to empower residential real estate professionals with the tools and opportunities needed to maximize their income and professionalism in residential real estate. The Council’s education is recognized as the best the industry has to offer and includes live classroom courses, self-paced eLearning, live and on-demand webinars, videos and more. Comprised of over 29,000 of the best and brightest agents, RRC’s large and growing referral network is unparalleled in the industry. RRC also awards the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation to experienced REALTORS® who have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding achievement in residential real estate. CRS Designees are among the top REALTORS®. The Designation is an outstanding advantage for agents looking to grow their real estate businesses, differentiate themselves from other agents and continue their path to success.
OUR EXECUTIVES WITH CRS
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CRS DESIGNATION, CONTACT: Tonya Thomsen | TThomsen@RealtyExecutives.com Gene Anderson | GeneRealtor@Gmail.com
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Here at A+ Mortgage we value all of our team members, especially all of those behind the scenes working hard to get the job done! One would be surprised how many different facets there are when obtaining a mortgage loan. From opening to processing and post-closing; every person on our support staff is a critical piece to a larger puzzle that creates our success on a daily basis. We are proud to call every one of these amazing individuals a part of our A+ Mortgage Family and are amazed at the strength, determination, commitment, and hard work they put in on a daily Pete Bethke | (414) 405-8065basis. Scott Halverson and Matt Traudt have written a special thank you to all of our staff members. They said so well what all of us at A+ Mortgage are grateful for!
“Recently our community has experienced some challenging times, and the mortgage industry is no different. Although we are fortunate to have had record volume levels over the last several months, we are still tested daily with ever-changing guidelines along-side high volume levels. It’s a privilege to be able to continue servicing past customers during these times, as well as our real estate partners and new customers alike. The support staff at A+ Mortgage is what makes this possible. I believe our processors, underwriters, support staff, and upper management is the best in the business. Their commitment and dedication has been evident through these times, and if it wasn’t for them, what we do daily would not be possible. They have not skipped a beat and it continues to be “business as usual” for us as other mortgage companies continue to struggle while navigating the ever-changing policies and volume. I’d like to say thank you to each and every one of them. You’re the best!”
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#ReadySetGrowth As we enter the summer season and our industry continues to push forward at a crazy pace, we recognize the wisdom in allowing some downtime to focus in on what we've learned and tend to life priorities. Just like our academic institutions, we will be observing a break from our training and mastermind schedules over the June, July and August months. Your support team will utilize this time to prep new material, plan new opportunities and return in the fall with refreshed curriculum to benefit your business. I want to thank those individuals who've led our training workshops over the past year. We are so grateful for your expertise, your time and your sincere desire to help your peers succeed. That's one of this company's key differentiators...we value the power of we. Realty Executives International will continue to provide training workshops through PrimeAgent and we look forward to learning with you. Your voice matters, if you have ideas for workshop topics you feel would be beneficial, please connect with me as I welcome those suggestions. #ReadySetGrowth
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SEPTEMBER | 2020 REGIONAL CONFERENCE DATE | SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2020
LOCATION| MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
TIME | 9AM - 2PM
RSVP | WWW.REWISCONSINREGION.COM
SPEAKER | TERRY WATSON
OCTOBER | POWERHOUSE TRAINING WITH DALE DATE | OCTOBER 14TH, 2020
LOCATION| TO BE DETERMINED
TIME | 9:30AM - 11:30AM
TOPIC | SHARPEN YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS NOW TO MAKE 2021 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER!
NOVEMBER | CORI LAMONT FROM THE WRA DATE | NOVEMBER 11TH, 2020 LOCATION| TO BE DETERMINED TIME | 9:30AM - 11:30AM
TOPIC | YEAR IN REVIEW - CHANGES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED AND PROPOSED UPCOMING CHANGES
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THE POWER OF WE WHERE WE’VE BEEN As the first-ever 100% commission real estate company, Realty Executives Integrity transformed the industry for real estate agents and we are proud to be built upon revolutionary thinking and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. WHERE WE’RE GOING We’re excited to build upon our legacy of having expert agents. We don’t want to conduct business as usual though, we want to inspire a healthy growth by creating new opportunities, fostering innovation, and encouraging a great company culture.
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WHO TO CONTACT
YOUR SUPPORT TEAM OVERSIGHT Haley Reynolds Director of Communications & Social Media 262.369.8911 HaleyReynolds@RealtyExecutives.com
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Dale Schaechterle Business Development 262.443.0103 Dale@RealtyExecutives.com
Claire Zastrow OnBoarding & Buffini Training 262.369.8959 ClaireZastrow@RealtyExecutives.com
Becky Wilde Professional Development 262.369.8915 BeckyWilde@RealtyExecutives.com
Mary Nelson Director of Support Services & Community Outreach 262.439.7002 MaryNelson@RealtyExecutives.com
Morgan Schnabl Success Coach 920.728.3160 MorganSchnabl@RealtyExecutives.com
MARKETING SPECIALIST TEAM Mary Nelson | Brookfield MaryNelson@RealtyExecutives.com 262.439.7002
Adam Zastrow Recruiting & Engagement 262.725.2855 AdamZastrow@RealtyExecutives.com
Madison Frenz | Brookfield MadisonFrenz@RealtyExecutives.com 262.783-7080
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Robin Merath | Hartland & East Troy RobinMerath@RealtyExecutives.com 262.369.8900
Arlene Nesta 262.369.8985 ArleneNesta@RealtyExecutives.com
Brooke Combs | Cedarburg & North Shore BrookeCombs@RealtyExecutives.com 262.377.6099
Nicki Wendt 262.369.8986 NicoleWendt@RealtyExecutives.com
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
COMPLIANCE, LEGAL & CONTRACTS Dana Keegan 262.618.2575 DanaKeegan@RealtyExecutives.com
MLS | (414) 778-5400 ShowingTime | (800) 379-0057
DESIGNATED REALTORS
Dotloop | (888) 368-5667
John Plavsic Brookfield 262.364.0555 John Behrens Hartland 262.391.8116 Pam Burki East Troy 262.364.0555
International Support | (800) 252-3366
Adam Poehlman Cedarburg 262.618.2565 Alexis Ruzell North Shore 414.477.8177
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