Saturday, April 17, 2010

RIS MEDIA POWER BROKER!!



RE/MAX Prestige makes RIS MEDIA Power Broker Annual Report

RIS Media’s Annual Power Broker Report & Survey is the residential real estate industry’s most comprehensive report on the 600 most successful brokerages in the United States. The Report, issued each year in an abbreviated version in the April issue of Real Estate Magazine and then in May in a fully expanded edition, is used as a powerful reference and referral tool by the nation’s top brokers. We are proud to report that RE/MAX Prestige moved up more than 120 spots from a ranking of 347 in the country last year to a ranking of 221 in 2009. That means we are one the 300 most powerful offices in the entire country! When the market gets tough...the tough get stronger!

Andy and I wish to thank every agent at RE/MAX Prestige for your hard work and dedication in 2009. For the year, we averaged 11.55 transactions per agent, far surpassing any real estate firm in our marketplaces. You are the cream of the crop and, from the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate the sacrifices you have made to be the best in the business.

As well, we'd like to thank the hundreds of cooperating agents that aided us in completing the 2095 transactions closed last year. We owe you a debt of gratitude for all of the time, energy, and hard work you put into your careers which enabled all of us to succeed in this market.

As for 2010, there is no doubt that this will be our best year ever. In fact, our numbers are already surpassing our goals for this year. With several upcoming strategic initiatives, we are confident that we will exceed our goal of 2600 closed transactions for the year. We are dedicated to bringing more tools, technology, and culture to our firm, ensuring us a place on the RIS Media Power Broker Report for many years to come.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Show Your Support!

Make a commitment to change a life with every check you earn this year. Start by supporting a fellow RE/MAX family member. A number of our agents are participating in some awesome events to raise money for some special charities. Please choose an agent (or agents) and help them in their journey to raise awareness and money for a good cause. Please take some time to read the pages they've made and the reason they've committed their time and resources to help these causes. Most of us can relate to at least one or two of these causes. Show thanks for your personal blessings by making a donation to one of these great causes.


1. http://danfordsrunforacure.com/ - Malcolm Fulford of Pelham has put his heart and soul into this awesome 5K run for two years in a row. I know I'll be running it and I'd love to see some other RE/MAX faces there as well! I hope you will join me in a run...a beer...and a good cause. Life is good!


2. http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/paris10/mfermin Michelle Fermin from our Methuen family will be running the Paris Marathon with Team in Training. Team in Training raises money for leukemia research. I am committed to raising $7,000 through sponsorships from individuals like you. Every donation helps me reach my goal. Please take a minute and visit this link and give what you can. Your tax deductible sponsorship is sincerely appreciated.

3. Team Peaches Karen Couillard of Pelham. On June 26-27th I will be walking in The Out of Darkness Overnight in Boston, MA . This is a 20-mile journey from dusk until dawn. The Overnight raises funds and awareness to help end the stigma surrounding depression and suicide. I will be walking in memory of my good friend, Phil Tousignant who passed away on September 30, 2004. I'll be walking with Phil's wife Stephanie, his son Josh and his wife Amanda. We can be found on the Overnight website under "Team Peaches".... Peaches was his nick name. Attached is a picture of Stephanie and Phil. Each walker needs to raise $1,000 - that's why I'm asking for donations. I realize times are tough - so any amount is greatly appreciated.


4. Relay for Life - Ayeh's Page Touran Sham's (Pelham) daughter, Ayeh will be walking in the Relay for Life in Pelham. Good Morning Everyone Please support Touran's Daughter Ayeh I am taking part in an American Cancer Society Relay For Life on June 5th in Pelham!There's a good chance you've heard of it - it's the largest cancer-fighting movement in the world. There will be more than 230 Relays happening throughout New England this year, and more than 5,000 across the U.S., each uniting communities against a common enemy: cancer. I will be walking in honor of my grandparents who both lost their battle with cancer a few years ago and for my friend Nick who is currently battling lymphoma.

5. Alexa Edyn Bergeron's Page JJ Bergeron's (Methuen) daughter, Alexa is participating with millions of other kids to help save lives with the American Heart Association's Jump Rope For Heart Program! I'm doing Jump Rope For Heart at my school and learning about kids with special hearts. I'm also learning about my own heart, and how to take care of it. And I'm getting active and jumping rope!I'm also doing this in memory of my special Nana- Benedetta DiFruscia who just passed away of heart disease and I miss so much. I'm excited about raising money to help kids with special hearts. Please help me save lives and be a Heart Hero! Will you please help me raise money..Thank you so much


6. Art Richton's Relay for Life Page Art Ricton of Team East Longmeadow is participating in the Relay for Life overnight cancer walk.I take part in the relay in memory of my wife, Theresa who passed away on July 5, 2001 from Breast Cancer. Theresa was a strong advocate for the relay and her determination drives my participation. I also take part to honor the survivors in my family. These include my 86 year old mother Ardelle Richton(a 24 year survivor), my sister, Sheila Hewett and sister-in-law Carol McCabe(Theresa's sister) diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year and lastly my sister-in-law Sandy Richton a leukemia and bone marrow transplant survivor. Please support my efforts to fight back against cancer by making a donation or joining my Relay For Life® team.