Category Archives: Real Estate Agents

Lisa Glombowski Named Eastern Thumb’s Realtor of the Year

Lisa Glombowski, Realtor of the Year
Lisa Glombowski of Realty Executives Home Towne

Realty Executives Home Towne of Port Huron, Michigan, is pleased to announce that Lisa Glombowski has been honored as the Eastern Thumb Association of Realtors® 2021 Realtor of the Year.  This award recognizes the behaviors and attributes that make a real estate professional shine: service to the community and the association, ethical behavior, commitment to bettering the profession, and participation in civic and charitable opportunities. Nominees for the award were submitted by peers in the association. The final selection was made by an anonymous vote by the Board of Directors.

Looking back, Glombowski says she carried an unexplainable attraction to real estate for years before deciding to make a career switch. Despite having multiple people try to dissuade her, she obtained her license in 2013. “I was working at an orthodontist office, my kids were off to college, and I felt that I finally had the time to commit to starting my own business,” she said. “What was the worst that could happen? No matter what, I was going to gain knowledge.”

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Realty Executives Sudduth Realty Recognized as Top Auction Firm

Mark, Donna, and Caitlin Sudduth at the Wichita Business Journal awards.
Donna, Mark, and Caitlin Sudduth at the Wichita Business Journal Awards.

Realty Executives Sudduth Realty and Auctions, Inc. has been honored as the 2021 Top Auction Firm with the Wichita Business Journal. As a full-service real estate brokerage led by Broker/Owner Mark Sudduth, this Augusta business takes client service to the next level by specializing in traditional sales and real estate auctions. Experiencing explosive growth in the past few years, the firm has become one of the leading auction firms in south central Kansas.

“Contrary to what some may believe, hosting an auction is not ‘giving away’ a property. In fact, effective marketing allows us to successfully increase visibility for unique homes, farms, ranches, and investment properties- properties that are often time incomparable to others in the area.  Although it isn’t appropriate for every client and property, an auction can be a great option to consider. We view it as an additional service that our Executives have in their arsenal,” says Sudduth.

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New Agent to Multi-Million Dollar Producer: Mary Giles Shares Her Success Story

Mary Giles, multi-million dollar producing real estate agent.
Mary Giles of Realty Executives Select Group Ohio.

According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2021 Member Profile, agents in the business for two years or less averaged three transactions in 2020- or roughly $400,000 in sales volume.  For most of those agents, their real estate work generated less than $10,000 in income.

Not for Mary Giles of Realty Executives Select Group in Sandusky, Ohio.

Despite a pandemic and inventory shortage, Giles decided to obtain her real estate license in November 2020.  Since that time, she has closed 20 homes, has four more under contract, and has closed over $2.5 million in sales volume in an area where home prices average $100,000. To jumpstart real estate careers for other new agents looking to become highly productive, Giles sat down with us to share her story, strategies, and recommendations.

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Signs You Need to Work with an Executive

two clients who chose to work with an Executive to buy a home.
When it comes to buying a home, play it safe by working with an Executive.

The most critical step when buying property is choosing to work with a professional real estate agent. They know the market, and their insight and knowledge of the legal and technical steps of the transaction are precious. Below we discuss some characteristics and behaviors agents should demonstrate while working with clients. If you encounter any red flags when choosing a real estate agent, it is a sign you need to work with an Executive!

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realtors earn 2021 digital marketing executive certification

Multi-colored digital marketing executive logo. Large "x" stacked above "DMX" and "CERTIFIED".

Realty Executives International is proud to announce that 636 of the franchisor’s Realtors® participated in the 2021 Digital Marketing Executive (DMX) certification program.  These Realtors® represent over 90 independently owned and operated Realty Executives brokerages throughout North America.

The four-week training course, offered annually to all agents, brokers, owners, and administrators, is in its fifth iteration with the brand. Participants in the course complete two hour-long sessions per week and supplemental coursework, totaling 12 hours of education.  The DMX content is customized each year to provide the timeliest and in-demand subject matter for real estate professionals. Due to this dynamic structure, those who previously earned the certification are encouraged to recertify each year.

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Realty Executives Brokerages Continue to be Top Choice for Industry Professionals

Realty Executives International is excited to announce the 2020 recipients of the Realty ExcellenceⓇ Agents’ Choice awards. A total of 46 Realty Executives brokerages were honored for their commitment to long-term stability and growth through quality recruitment and agent empowerment.

The annual Agents’ Choice award is presented to brokerages who maintain 20-99 Executives year over year. This year’s winners include: 

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Realty Executives Ranked Among Top U.S. Brokerages by RisMedia

Realty Executives is proud to be highly recognized in RisMedia’s 2021 Power Broker Report. With 12 Realty Executives brokerages ranking, this report identifies the growth and productivity of top real estate companies across the U.S.

RISMedia’s Power Broker Report is the longest running real estate ranking in the U.S., listing residential real estate firms by number of closed transaction sides and total closed sales volume. Realty Executives companies that earned a spot in the top 1,000 report include:

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Broker Raye Mayhorn Celebrates 40 Years of Real Estate Excellence


Raye Mayhorn, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives of Killeen, TX, is celebrating 40 years in real estate- an accomplishment only reached by those who have not only been successful in business, but have a true passion for their field.

A U.S. Army veteran and committed businesswoman, Mayhorn started her real estate career in 1979. After moving to Texas, she worked under several large franchises and continued to grow her expertise. Mayhorn later attended the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course, which inspired her to become her own boss, and purchase a Realty Executives franchise.

Now an Executive of 23 years, Mayhorn embodies the type of broker Realty Executives strives to have. Her knowledge, built from decades of experience and commitment to continued education, is unparalleled. Just last winter, Mayhorn completed The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s training program, becoming an exclusive member of the organization and certifying her as a local luxury expert. Mayhorn also exemplifies the support Realty Executives expects of its leaders.

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Realty Executives Elite Home’s Matthew De Fede Completes Luxury Training to Better Serve Growing New Jersey Market

Broker/Owner Matthew De Fede of Realty Executives Elite Homes in Nutley, NJ,  recently completed the Luxury Home Marketing training offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the premier independent authority in training and designation for real estate agents working in the luxury residential market.

The training builds expertise and skills to serve affluent clients in local markets. Throughout his real estate career, De Fede has continued to build his portfolio with ongoing education and certifications. The completion of this focused training also provides De Fede with membership into The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, giving him access to exclusive resources used to successfully market  luxury residential listings and find qualified buyers for high-end property in the Nutley community.

 “Institute members represent the most qualified and skilled luxury real estate professionals in their respective markets,” said Diane Hartley, President of The Institute. “They understand the unique needs of high net-worth individuals when it comes to listing and selling luxury estates and have access to an extensive network of successful luxury agents made possible by The Institute.”

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Habits of Highly Productive Real Estate Agent

The real estate market is affected by so many factors, and yet top, elite agents find a way to always grow and thrive in any market.

Sherri Johnson, premier real estate gives her take on how to work like the most productive agents do!

Making the difference

I remember my first manager telling me that I could make it in any market because I went out and “made it happen” and didn’t rely on one particular lead source for all my business. When you truly know how to add value and deliver five-star level service, you can create your own success. It takes grit, dedication, a business plan and a winning mindset.

Here, I share the “uncommon” characteristics of top selling real estate agents that allow them to keep growing their business regardless of outside economic factors.

These atypical but totally necessary behaviors ring true with all top, elite agents. When adopted and implemented fully, these attributes will become the “difference makers” you need to go from good to great and from wishful thinking to potentially doubling or tripling your production and income.

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