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Lou Barbee Lou Barbee sees real estate from a different perspective — yours. Barbee feels that people, not locations, are the most important factors in real estate. She believes that real estate is personal, especially since families have been spending so much more time together in their homes. That’s why, “when someone hires me, they get me — and not just someone I hired to fill in,” she says. Barbee is responsible for more than $500 million in property transfers without a team. She understands that people care more about how much she cares for their homes than how many homes she has sold. The most important part of any transaction is the people. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have wonderful clients who make all the long hours worthwhile,” she says.
Lou Barbee*
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RE/MAX Collection 440-899-0000
results@ameritech.net
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Lindsay Kronk Lindsay Kronk is the founder and lead agent of the Elle Kaye Group. She is a passionate, driven and spontaneous soul who cultivates a fun and dynamic energy with her team and her clients. Lots of Kronk’s clients become friends, and she considers herself a connector — making sure she services her clients’ needs within the city in addition to their real estate journey. She believes homeownership is a wonderful way to create wealth and also help build home within oneself — grounding into a space where one can fully be themselves. Kronk started the Elle Kaye Group in January 2020. She has seen exponential growth as a real estate agent and leader, developing extremely professional, relatable and fun agents servicing all of Northeast Ohio. From 2020 to 2021, Kronk more than doubled her sales volume from $12.5 million to nearly $27 million. In addition, she appeared on HGTV’s “House Hunters” (season 203, episode 2), which premiered in July 2021.
Lindsay Kronk*
DAVID SCHWARTZ
CONTACT
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The Elle Kaye Group of Howard Hanna 2605 Detriot Ave., Cleveland 216-536-2446
lindsaykronk@howardhanna.com ellekayegroup.com
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Virginia Lindsay Virginia L. Lindsay became a REALTOR at 23. She always wanted to be a REALTOR and grew up watching her mother, Barb Lindsay, and her mother’s broker, Ron Lucien, sell homes and work with people. Both Ron and Barb gave her the absolute best training that any young agent could ever receive. In her first year, she out-produced her mother and excelled to become one of the top agents in that company. Lindsay currently finds that same joy now in mentoring the agents on the Lindsay Team, and she attributes her continued success and growth to the five wonderful women on her team. “We are like a family, and I count my blessings every day,” Lindsay says. She hopes her family real estate legacy will continue with her team and with her sons, both of whom are currently studying to become REALTORS. For Lindsay, real estate is not just a job; it is her passion. Helping people with the most important purchase of their lives gives her purpose and joy. “It is a highlight in my career every time our team receives an excellent review or referral — that is the best compliment or award we could ever receive,” she says.
Virginia Lindsay*
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Keller Williams Citywide 2001 Crocker Road, Suite 200, Westlake 216-407-7759
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vlindsay@thelindsayteam.com thelindsayteam.com
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Sally Messinger Sally Messinger focuses on the needs of her clients, both buyers and sellers. While she sells in a number of markets, it does not make her less effective in any of the areas in which she lists and sells. Messinger has been a full-time REALTOR for 40 years. Prior, she was an outstanding computer programmer and was on the team that brought the Alaska Pipeline to Ohio. In other words, she pays attention to details. Messinger has received the Quality Service Award every year since it began more than 20 years ago. She was also named one of 18 National Difference Makers in 2022 and received a philanthropy award from Howard Hanna.
Sally Messinger*
DAVID SCHWARTZ
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Howard Hanna 3550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike 216-240-9911
sallymessinger@howardhanna.com
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Art Obleton Jr. It’s always gratifying to help a family find their perfect home. But one of Art Obleton Jr.’s proudest moments came when he helped a previously homeless veteran find a home for his family. “It was truly a pleasure helping a real American hero,” he says. Obleton is a true team player. Since he’s been at Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan, he’s been privileged to develop relationships with other agents and help them grow their business while also networking with colleagues who are willing to mentor him. “We are really fortunate to have a great leadership staff and family of REALTORS,” he says. Adaptation has been another key to Obleton’s success. Switching to a listing-based business, with the help of Jill Katzenberg of Sherri Johnson Coaching, has allowed him to grow his business, even in today’s low-inventory market. “Since doing so, I have been able to meet the needs of more clients with ease,” Obleton says.
Art Obleton Jr.*
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Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan 29225 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 105, Pepper Pike 216-482-9035
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artobletonjr@gmail.com theaogrouphomes.com
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Cynthia Reynolds Cynthia L. Reynolds is a native Clevelander with personal experience in relocation, having moved to four states within a 21-year span before returning home to the Greater Cleveland area in 2010. It is her personal mission and passion to help sellers and buyers navigate their transitions from, to and within Northeast Ohio. She is highly committed to integrity, honesty and professionalism and is knowledgeable in the local real estate market. Her expertise helps navigate clients through the selling and buying process from start to finish, building trusting relationships that last well beyond the transaction. She has closed sales in Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Lorain counties since 2014. Reynolds is committed to serving, giving and volunteering in the community through various organizations. Serving others is not just something she does, it is the passion by which she lives. Reynolds has received the Ohio REALTORS President’s Sales Club Award of Distinction and was named a Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Top Agent as well as a Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Million Dollar Agent.
Cynthia Reynolds*
DAVID SCHWARTZ
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Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan 29225 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike 216-404-7765
cynthiareynolds@kw.com cynthiareynolds.kw.com
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Teresa Slowey Whitham It may be hard to find someone who loves real estate more than Teresa Slowey Whitham. Her personal experience with corporate relocation took her through four states in 10 years and has given her a passion to help families relocate happily and well-adjusted in their new community. Buying, selling and building homes is what prompted her to spend a few years renovating and flipping houses before becoming a licensed real estate agent. Slowey Whitham knows all aspects of real estate. Her work ethic is strong, and she treats clients like friends. Her motivation comes from the joy her buyers feel when she finds the perfect home and sells theirs quickly at a fair price. Living in Solon for the past 19 years, she is an expert in her market and the surrounding areas including Twinsburg, Aurora, Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge, Orange, Pepper Pike and Moreland Hills. She has personally invested in her community and believes in its strength and value. She has been named one of Howard Hanna’s Best of the Best and has received the Ohio Association of REALTORS Pinnacle of Performance award, as well as National Sales Excellence awards.
Teresa Slowey Whitham*
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 6240 SOM Center Road, #100, Solon 440-263-0504
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teresasloweywhitham@howardhanna.com teresasloweywhitham.howardhanna.com
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Sharon Friedman
Sharon Friedman has been a REALTOR since the age of 18. She is passionate about serving her clients and helping them with the big life decision of buying or selling their homes. Whether she’s working with first-time buyers, seniors who are downsizing or anyone in between, she holds their hand through the process. “My clients brought me to where I am today, and I never want to lose sight of that,” she says. A 1979 graduate of Cleveland State University’s College of Urban Affairs, Friedman attained her broker’s license in 1986. She’s also been dubbed the “Human GPS” by her colleagues and clients for her vast knowledge of Greater Cleveland communities. Sharon Friedman*
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty 34555 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 200, Moreland Hills
216-338-3233 sfriedman@bhhspro.com sharonfriedmanhomes.com
Jerry Kayser
Jerry Kayser has more than 30 years of experience. From Jerry you can count on exceptional, personal service highlighted by honesty, tenacity and knowledge of the local real estate market. He is extremely successful when in multiple buyer transactions and is a multimillion-dollar producer annually. Kayser is ranked as a top 5% agent in Ohio by America’s Top 100 Agents and regularly receives outstanding five-star reviews. He concentrates on the East Side, Chagrin Falls and Geauga county real estate. You will be able to relax knowing his team is paying attention to all the details and striving to make sure your experience is fun and enjoyable.
DAVID SCHWARTZ
Jerry Kayser*
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Keller Williams Chervenic Realty 10616 Pekin Road, Newbury 440-478-7078
jkayser@kw.com neohomesnow.com
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Jessica Smith
To Jessica Smith, guiding her clients “home” is one the greatest honors. Real estate is one of the largest investments we make in our lifetime, which is why she takes the extra time and care to ensure her clients have all the support, information and education they need to achieve their real estate goals. She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients to provide unparalleled service, which translates to more than 90% of her business coming from repeat clients and referrals. In 2021, Smith sold 42 homes, achieving career high sales volume ($8,232,817). She is a member of the Keller Williams Citywide Agent Leadership Council and president of the North Ridgeville Chapter of Working Women Connection.
Jessica Smith*
CONTACT
Keller Williams Citywide 2001 Crocker Road, Suite 200, Westlake 440-387-6846
jessicaanne@kw.com jessica-smith.kw.com Facebook and Instagram: @JessicaSmithSellsHomes
Kathryn Taylor
Experience, integrity and enthusiasm define Kathryn Taylor’s approach to real estate, which have led Taylor to consistently be a Bay Village top office listing leader and sales producer. Taylor takes great pride in her clients’ satisfaction by always striving to deliver fully on their needs and goals. Taylor’s superior customer service skills have resulted in her routinely earning the annual Quality Service Recognition Award, as well as ranked her in the top 1% company-wide and top 5% nationally.
Kathryn Taylor*
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CLEVELAND
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services kathryntaylor@howardhanna.com 27115 Knickerbocker Road, kathryntaylor.realtor Bay Village kathytaylor.realtor 440-668-2249
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William Bambrick
William Bambrick*
One of William Bambrick’s goals in real estate is to have a 100 percent retention rate with everyone he works with. With more than sixty 5-star reviews last year, a common trend he sees among clients is how prepared they feel and how confident they are in his abilities after the initial meeting. Bambrick’s strong communication skills coupled with individualized marketing strategies help set clear expectations and ensure clients have a good understanding of what the home sale process entails.
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Katy Dix Brahler
Katy Dix Brahler*
Katy Dix Brahler has been selling real estate for more than 25 years and is loving every minute. “I adore my clients, and their kind reviews and referrals are what keep me in business,” Brahler says. In addition to being named a Top Real Estate Agent by Cleveland Magazine, Brahler was awarded the 2019-2021 Top Cleveland Agent by expertise. com and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. Recently added to the MOCA Board, Katy looks forward to bringing awareness of Cleveland’s amazing museums to current and future residents. “Katy can, Katy will, Katy did…call Katy.”
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69 Alpha Drive Highland Heights, OH 44143 216-410-5899 bambricksellshouses@gmail.com willbambrick.smartlandrealty.com
Mobile: 440-724-4313 katybrahler.com katybrahler@yahoo.com
Marikate Wazevich
David Breslin
5581 Ridge Road Parma, OH 44129 216-407-8696 dsbreslin@gmail.com davidbreslin.c21.com
Marikate Wazevich is a Top 5% REALTOR nationally and was named one of Howard Hanna’s Best of the Best Top 3% agents companywide. She also received a Superior Quality Service Award. A megamillion-dollar producer, Marikate is a Homes of Distinction Specialist, Certified Negotiation Expert and Residential Relocation Specialist.
David Breslin* consistently ranks in the top 5 percent of realtors nationwide. Most important to Breslin is providing excellent service to buyers and sellers in order to earn their trust, referrals and repeat business.
Jackie Collesi
Marikate Wazevich*
CONTACT 19204 Detroit Road Rocky River, OH 44116 440-823-3504 marikate.wazevich@howardhanna.com marikatewazevich@howardhanna.com
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20710 Chagrin Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44122 216-780-8607 jackiecollesi@howardhanna.com jackiecollesi.howardhanna.com
Based in Shaker Heights, Jackie has 20-plus years of experience serving the greater eastern Cleveland area. She is a Quality Service Award winner and a top 3% agent company-wide.
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Wendy Poltorek Dickson
Carol Y. Joiner
Mobile: 216-337-3521 Office: 216-849-5500 wpoltorek@kw.com wendypdickson.kw.com
29225 Chagrin Blvd #105 Pepper Pike, OH 44122 216-554-3413 cyjoiner@gmail.com caroljoiner.kw.com
Wendy is a proud REALTOR and leader within Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan. As active investors, she and her husband, who own the renovation company CPD Homes, believe in “keeping it local” by supporting the community and using their expertise and knowledge from 10 years in the industry.
Being a Top Real Estate Agent means staying involved in the business and always learning. Exploring different ways to communicate with past clients, such as mailings, care calls, follow-ups, and asking for business, as well as continually taking classes to broaden knowledge, are the hallmarks of a good real estate agent.
Tatyana Krilova & Jelena Krilova & Krilova Group REALTORS
Christy Morek
12333 Pearl Road Strongsville, OH 44136 Tatyana Krilova 216-225-1509 Jelena Krilova 216-577-5979 homes@krilova.com
2001 Crocker Road Ste 200, Westlake, OH 44145 440-341-3225 christy@yourchoicegroup.com
Dedicated to providing the best service for our clients. We are certified negotiation experts — we bring the most money for your house!
Ranked in the top 5% of REALTORS nationwide, Christy Morek is dedicated to helping her clients make educated real estate decisions for both their present and future needs, while also providing #ResultsThatMoveYou.
Anne Marie Rath
Donna Trunko
216-272-9770 facebook.com/rathhomes instagram.com/rath.homes linkedin.com/in/annemarierath rathhomes.com
1991 Crocker Road Westlake, OH 44145 440-567-9024 donna@donnatrunko.com donnatrunko.com
Ranked in the top tier of agents nationwide with a master’s degree, Anne Marie Rath* is a valuable and irreplaceable asset to her clients, helping them make educated and informed decisions in all matters of real estate. Contact her today.
Susan C. Turner
Serving Cleveland/Akron 440-724-2321 susanturner@howardhanna.com susanturner.howardhanna.com
With more than 30 years of real estate experience, many of Donna Trunko’s* transactions come from repeat clients and personal referrals. Primarily serving Cuyahoga and Lorain communities, Trunko is a past recipient of the Leading Edge Society, Honor Society and President’s Club awards.
Congratulations TO ALL THE 2022 CLEVELAND MAGAZINE
Top Real Estate Agents!
Thanks to my many clients over the years who recognize that there’s a difference. Experience and integrity are vastly important! Top 5% REALTORS Nationwide.
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Breathtaking panoramic Lake Erie views. Over 180 degrees of stunning. A vast field of vision from Avon Point to past the Cleveland Stadium. This exceptional North corner unit is surely one of the best! Walls of windows augment the fabulous open concept plan.
Rarely available Avon Woods ranch condominium. One‑floor living with over 1300 sq. ft. Spacious living room with vaulted ceilings. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Family room w/brick fireplace. Enclosed 3‑season room. Serene park‑like views. Attached 2 car garage.
Stunning new construction in Westlake. 3‑4 bedroom townhomes with farmhouse style exterior design. Open floor plan with great room open to the kitchen. Sliders to the patio. 2nd floor with large master (with walk in and glamour bath), 2 bedrooms and laundry
SECLUDED South Mentor property with a myriad of possibilities. 5+ acres. Small existing home on lovely wooded lot without cash for land. Fabulous place to build your very private “dream home.” Zoning allows 5 horses. A rare offering/opportunity.
Tasteful minimalist decor. Fabulous sweeping balcony. Everything redone and upgraded. Light maple flooring. Maple and stainless kitchen. 2 generous bedrooms (could convert to 3.) 3 full baths. Outstanding amenities: concierge service, fitness center, car wash, more.
Executive rental in fabulous location. Meticulous 2 bedroom 2 bath ranch cluster home backing to Bradley Woods. Exceptional ceiling heights. Walls of windows. Hardwood floors. Light‑filled rooms. Large patio. One floor living. Attached 2 car garage.
Three floors of tastefully finished living space. Lower level with finished recreation room, bar and additional full bath. 2 car attached garage. Excellent schools and city services. Located within minutes of every amenity. Special financing offered to qualified buyers.
Energy efficient new construction at Catawba Bay. Great room, dining, kitchen, den and laundry on first floor. Owner suite with luxury bath. Finished walk out basement to patio access. Amenities: 2 pools. clubhouse, walking trails, docks, exercise center. 2.5 car garage. CLEVELANDMAGAZINE.COM
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