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NOMINATE A COVER STORY NOMINATE A COVER STORY CONTENTS TABLE OF 05 Meet The Bucks County Real Producers Team 18 Your Favor ite Real Pro ducers of Philadelphia & Bucks County Events If you are interested in contributing or nominating Realtors for certain stories, please email us at josh.buchter@realproducersmag.com DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reﬂect the views of The N2 Company d/b/a Real Producers but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Bucks County Real Producers magazine are not endorsed or recommended by The N2 Company or the publisher. Therefore, neither The N2 Company nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. 06 Preferred Partners 14 Home Staging Column: Let’s Write Some Love Stories 22 Top Producer Cover Story: Yan Korol RE/MAX Elite 08 Preferred Partners Highlight: DKmedia Dmytri Kulibabin 4 • March 2024 @realproducers NOMINATE A COVER STORY NOMINATE A COVER STORY CONTENTS TABLE OF 05 Meet The Bucks County Real Producers Team 18 Your Favorite Real Producers of Philadelphia & Bucks County Events If you are interested in contributing or nominating Realtors for certain stories, please email us at josh.buchter@realproducersmag.com DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reﬂect the views of The N2 Company d/b/a Real Producers but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Bucks County Real Producers magazine are not endorsed or recommended by The N2 Company or the publisher. Therefore, neither The N2 Company nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. 06 Preferred Partners 14 Home Staging Column: Let’s Write Some Love Stories 22 Top Producer Cover Story: Yan Korol RE/MAX Elite 08 Preferred Partners Highlight: DKmedia Dmytri Kulibabin

MEET THE BUCKS COUNTY REAL PRODUCERS TEAM

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Bryant Sanders Photography Heather Pluard Christian Powell Perspective Media LLC Dave Danielson Writer Sarah Cosentino Ad Design/Management Josh Buchter Owner/Publisher Shy Espinosa Virtual Assistant

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Bethany Williams Bryant Sanders Bryant Sanders Photography Heather Pluard Writer Christian Powell Perspective Media LLC Ruth Gnirk Writer Dave Danielson Writer Miguel Victoria Brand & Marketing Consultant Sarah Cosentino Ad Design/Management Josh Buchter Owner/Publisher Shy Espinosa Virtual Assistant Bethany Williams Partner/Co-Publisher Jamie Taylor Writer

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Dmytri Kulibabin DKmedia

An Interview with Dmytri Kulibabin of DKmedia

Real Producers: Can you explain what your company specializes in?

Dmytri Kulibabin: DKmedia is a young, new, and ambitious company in the U.S. market, specializing in providing a full spectrum of marketing and creative services, specially tailored for various types of businesses, personal brand building, and the real estate industry. Our international team, with extensive experience in the European and U.S. markets, specializes in graphic design, video content production, social media marketing (SMM), website creation, and targeted advertising campaigns. Our mission is to create unique content that emphasizes the individuality of each project, utilizing the latest trends and technologies to stand out in a competitive market. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities in di erent business sectors, including the U.S. real estate sector. DKmedia aims to help our clients attract and engage their target audience, achieving signiﬁcant results

expectations of clients. Here are the main stages of content adaptation:

RP: How do you tailor content for speciﬁc purposes?

DK: We use a comprehensive approach that includes analyzing the target audience, market, and competitors to create content that best meets the needs and

expectations of clients. Here are the main stages of content adaptation:

• Understanding Client Goals

• Target Audience Analysis

• Using the Latest Trends and Technologies

• Creating Unique and High-Quality Content

• A Multistage Creation Process

• Feedback and Adjustment

• Measuring E ectiveness

Thus, DKmedia adapts content for speciﬁc purposes using deep analysis, a creative approach, and close interaction with the client at all stages of project development and implementation.

RP: How do you involve clients in the creative process?

DK: At DKmedia, we value collaboration with clients and actively involve them in the creative process to ensure that the ﬁnal product not only meets their expectations but exceeds them. First, our approach includes personalized free consultation. From the outset, we work closely with clients, discussing their goals and visions to develop unique conceptual proposals. We maintain an open communication channel, regularly

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updating clients on progress and inviting feedback at every project stage. Our iterative approach ensures ﬂexibility in making changes and reﬁnements, guaranteeing that every project aspect is polished to perfection. We use advanced technologies and platforms for e cient collaboration and idea exchange.

This approach allows us to create quality, individualized content that helps our clients stand out in the market and achieve their marketing goals.

RP: Share an example of a successful collaboration.

DK: Each case is unique in its own way! I would like to highlight our successful collaboration with Delmarva Corrugated Packaging, the largest manufacturer in Delaware, producing higher-quality boxes and packaging. Delmarva supplies products to major corporations such as Frito Lay, Pepsi, Bed Bath & Beyond, Nature’s Bounty, and others. We also have successful projects with real estate companies, automotive companies like Lexus, Toyota, VW, major music venues including the winner of Eurovision 2022, and many other companies.

RP: How does DKmedia showcase its love for the work in each project?

DK: At DKmedia, we truly love what we do, and it shows in

every detail of our work. From the moment we take on a project, we deeply dive into the needs and goals of our clients to create something truly unique and personal. We pay attention to every detail, striving for perfection in design, content, and every video frame because for us, quality is not just a word, it’s our brand. We are always at the forefront of innovation and creativity, constantly seeking new ideas and approaches to ensure our projects not only meet current trends but stand out among others. It’s important for us to be in sync with our clients, so we always maintain an open line of communication, ensuring that every idea has the chance to be heard and realized. And of course, we never stop learning and improving because each new project is an opportunity to grow professionally. But what matters most to us is seeing how our work helps our clients achieve their goals. This is the true embodiment of our love for what we do.

every detail of our work. From the moment we take on a project, we deeply dive into the needs and goals of our clients to create something truly unique and personal. We pay attention to every detail, striving for perfection in design, content, and every video frame because for us, quality is not just a word, it’s our brand. We are always at the forefront of innovation and creativity, constantly seeking new ideas and approaches to ensure our projects not only meet current trends but stand out among others. It’s important for us to be in with our clients, so we always maintain an open line of communication, ensuring that every idea has the chance to be heard and realized. And of course, we never stop learning and improving because each new project is an opportunity to grow professionally. But what matters most to us is seeing how our work helps our clients achieve their goals. This is the true embodiment of our love for what we do.

RP: What are the future goals and aspirations for DKmedia?

DK: DKmedia is always striving for new heights. We aim to expand our range of services, adding even more innovations and creative solutions. It’s important for us to become even better at what we do, not just to follow trends but to set them. We plan to work with more major brands and enter the real estate market, strengthening our positions wherever possible.

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DK Media Team DK Media Team

But most importantly, we aim to remain true to our individual approach to each client, making unique and personal projects. And of course, we don’t forget about our team: training and developing each team member is what helps us grow and stay a step ahead.

RP: Are there any upcoming trends or innovations the company is excited about?

DK: Yes, at DKmedia, we are always eager to keep up with the latest trends and innovations, especially when it comes to the continual education of our employees. We are excited about everything new in the worlds of marketing, design, and technology, and we believe our main advantage is our ability to learn and adapt. Therefore, we don’t just follow innovations; we invest time and resources in training our team so they can masterfully use the latest developments in our work. This helps us not only stay relevant but also o er clients the most advanced solutions.

RP: Does DKmedia engage with the local creative community or support any social initiatives?

DK: I actively participate in social initiatives and closely interact with the creative community. I not only support local art but also play a key role in global environmental campaigns, such as being one of the co-organizers of an international tree planting campaign as part of the Greening of the Planet

We pay attention to every detail, striving for perfection in design, content, and every video frame because for us, quality is not just a word, it’s our brand.

initiative in the USA. This campaign made a noticeable impact, planting over 41 million trees in 141 countries around the world. Today, we are focusing on continuing and developing this project in Philadelphia County. Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to invite socially responsible businesses to join the annual global tree planting campaign in Philadelphia, which will take place in 2024.

RP: Would you like to share any community-related activities or partnerships?

DK: A large part of our team at DKmedia is located in Ukraine, and, like the rest of the civilized world, we cannot remain indi erent to what is happening. We actively support those who ﬁnd themselves in di cult situations due to the war, helping our team, their families, and many others, while also developing our company. But our attention to social issues is not limited to one country — we are also actively involved in public activities in the USA, collaborating with various charitable organizations, where we have part of our team.

DKmedia is truly an international company, and we consider it our duty to contribute to society, whether it’s support during times of crisis or participation in social initiatives around the world.

RP: Incredible. Thank you for elaborating on the story of DKmedia and for all of your e orts to make the world a better place. Here’s wishing you many more years of groundbreaking projects and achievements…and congrats on your success!

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home staging column

By Nancy Vander Zwan, ASPM®, CEO StagingCraft By Nancy Vander Zwan, ASPM®, CEO StagingCraft

LET’S WRITE SOME LOVE

STORIES

As a top Realtor, you know buyers always want to fall in love with their next home. Effective home staging is about getting them to fall in love. Expert home stagers focus buyers’ attention on the highlights and benefits of a property while minimizing any perceived negatives. We make rooms look brighter, larger, and more up-to-date. We Realtors and home stagers are matchmakers when it comes to pairing the right buyers with the right houses.

Prepping a house for the MLS photos is a major driver of stagers’ e orts. After all, we have to get buyers to the property to see it in person. Once they cross the threshold, though, I believe the following to be true: People decide whether they like a house as soon they’ve seen the ﬁrst three rooms in person. And when they’ve formed that immediate impression, they’re not likely to change their minds. In fact, buyers set themselves up to look for things in the rest of the house that will reinforce their initial impressions, negative or positive.

It’s human nature. We want to be “right.” So, if a buyer’s ﬁrst impression is that the ﬁrst three rooms she sees are too small or too dark, she will likely decide the rest of the rooms are, too, regardless of their actual relative size.

Conversely, buyers who love the ﬁrst few rooms they see are more apt to dismiss or downplay negative factors elsewhere in the house. A buyer who thinks the kitchen and family room are fantastic are more likely to accept that upstairs bedrooms are darker or smaller…or that the

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bathrooms are outdated and need eventual updating, and so on.

Experienced home stagers know this. It’s why I spend quite a bit of time giving advice about those ﬁrst three rooms when I do a consultation. We have to hook buyers into seeing the rest of the property–and seeing it in a positive light. Those ﬁrst few rooms determine whether the buyer will bolt immediately or linger for an hour or more, imagining how their belongings are going to look in what they hope will be their new home.

This means you should tell sellers to concentrate some serious e ort on the rooms closest to the front door. If a seller has a sparsely furnished or empty formal living room near the entrance, advise them to have it staged. If you’ve just signed a new listing and the unused dining room is being used as an ad hoc playroom, have us stage it as a dining room. Make sure the lights in the foyer are updated and the spaces are neutral and uncluttered. Help sellers understand that the wall and carpet colors buyers see from the foyer have to draw them in vs repel them.

Nancy Vander Zwan is an Accredited Home Staging Professional Master (ASPM) and founder and CEO of StagingCra , based in Bucks County. She loves helping Realtors play matchmaker for buyers and sellers and wants to partner with you!

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These savvy sellers and their Realtor knew this almost-empty living room would do nothing to draw buyers in…

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These savvy sellers and their Realtor knew this almost-empty living room would do nothing to draw buyers in… …so, they had StagingCraft create a living room that moved buyers eagerly into the rest of the house.

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ing our amazing real estate agents’ success. The best part about Philadelphia Real Producers Magazine is the CULTURE they’ve created within the real estate network. Great job!”

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“It brings me so much joy and appreciation to be part of the Real Producers Magazine & the GPAG event that took place on 5/5. I am overjoyed to be part of such an awesome & prestigious organization that recognizes Philadelphia’s Realtors and the hard work we do every day. I love how we, as competitors, can be around each other with the right spirit and wish each other success with no ill feelings among us. It’s great being part of this organization, and I look forward to more fun and amazing events. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful group.”

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Making It Happen

Making It Happen

Yan Korol doesn’t just talk about the future. He sees it and makes it happen with determination and action.

thank me for helping them ﬁnd the right house,” Yan says.

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Written by: Dave Danielson

Photography by: Thato Dadson Dadson Images

As a result, his clients are direct beneﬁciaries of an e ort that helps them move forward in their own lives.

The Adventure Begins

Yan is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Elite who began his adventure in the business in 2004. His e orts create rewards for his clients—and for Yan as he sees the results.

“A lot of my clients are ﬁrst-time buyers and immigrants. They are realizing their American Dream. The joy of seeing them be happy is the best part of being REALTOR® for me.”

Receiving Encouragement

Yan is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Elite who began his adventure in the business in 2004. His e orts create rewards for his clients—and for Yan as he sees the results.

“It means a lot to me sitting at the closing table and having people

Before he got into the real estate business, Yan was in the mortgage business. Through that process, he got to know a number of REALTORS® who suggested that he consider getting his own license. He followed through and within a few months he had started.

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At ﬁrst, Yan started part-time. In 2012, he was ready to dedicate his e orts full-time to real estate.

As he remembers, Yan experienced a naturally challenging start for his ﬁrst six months. From there, it didn’t take long before he was in position to move forward.

“One reason I went full time after the crash of 2008 in 2012 is that it started to get so busy I had to choose between my regular 9-to-5 job or real estate, and so my wife and I sat down and talked, and we decided real estate was the best way for me to go.”

Sharing Opportunity

Yan and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 16. As he came of age, he completed high school here, then went on to earn his Finance degree from Drexel University, and his MBA in Global Management.

“After I got into real estate, I remember my mother asking me why I had chosen the business after earning my other degrees,” Yan remembers. “I let her know that I love what I do as a REALTOR®, and that being a REALTOR® allows me to support my kids and go to their events and it gives me freedom in my schedule.”

Yan’s commitment and tireless e orts have paid o in a number of rewarding ways. And there are plenty of signs of his success to behold. One of those is in the sheer amount of business he generates. In fact, over the past ﬁve years he’s averaged between 45 and 55 transactions each year.

Supporting His Drive

Away from work, Yan lives with true gratitude for his family, including his wife of 17 years — Diana, and their

two sons — 17-year-old, Aiden; and 14-year-old Benjamin.

In his free time, Yan shares a passion for sports with his sons. They like to watch sports together. They also enjoy family time with excursions to parks, skiing and other times hanging out together.

When it comes to giving back, Yan and his family have donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. They also support cancer-ﬁghting e orts in memory of his mother who recently passed.

Supporting the Success of Others

As Yan thinks about his career,

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including the bright future ahead of him, he also shares advice for others who are thinking about getting their own start in the business.

way for me to get my feet wet in the industry. It’s a great way for you to get your foot in the door. It’s good to just keep working hard and do whatever it takes,” Yan says.

will need your expertise in the future as they look to purchase a home. I’ve been able to help quite a few people that way.”

Today the passion that Yan has for his work still burns just as bright as it did when he ﬁrst earned his license 20 years ago.

“That love for what I do is still there just as strong. The thing that drives me is to make people happy … when they sign those documents and walk away with new shiny keys,” he emphasizes.

When you talk with Yan and get to know him, it doesn’t take long at all to realize that his honesty runs as long as the day.

“I’m not here to make a dollar. I’m here to make people happy which in turn leads to referrals and come-back clients. They know I will do whatever I can to make them happy. I never push people to buy a house, whether it takes looking at two or 60 homes. With one lady we looked at 82 houses, but we eventually helped her ﬁnd the one for her.”

Looking forward, the future for Yan Korol is clearly bright. He has built a true reputation for results. In the process, about half of his business is with long-term natives of Bucks and Montgomery counties, with the other half coming from other immigrants from areas such as Russia, Georgia and Ukraine. In addition, Yan continues serving his clients through the small management company to manage rentals for his clients.

way for me to get my feet wet in the industry. It’s a great way for you to get your foot in the door. It’s good to just keep working hard and do whatever it takes,” Yan says.

“I think it’s very important to not turn away anything as you’re getting your start. I began with rentals, which was a great

“One important thing to keep in mind is that when you work with rentals in the beginning, you are helping someone who

Congratulations to Yan for setting a clear example of excellence through his steadfast and tireless e orts on behalf of those he serves. In turn, he isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and make good things happen for those around him.

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