4th Annual Michelle Radke Benefit
In Support of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Sunday, August 24, 2014 Gates Open at 12:30 p.m. Bands Begin at 1:00 p.m.
Entertainment
Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Petersen Road Grayslake, IL 60030 All are Welcome! Adults & Children Something for everyone! Food, Drinks, Bouncy House, Rock Wall, Pony Rides, Face Painting
Bad Medicine
A Bon Jovi Tribute Band
Matthew Jazwinski Band Exclusive to Children’s Hospital
Cost $15 adults 20 and over • $10 children 13-19 • Under 13 FREE! All tax deductible proceeds go to The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Lurie Children’s. Contact Donna or Jennifer Radke at RE/MAX Center for more details. 847-231-7612 or 847-231-7616
To order tickets or to make a donation online, go to www.4thannualmichelleradkebenefit.eventbrite.com
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3 Brokerages in the Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Rank Among Nation’s Most Productive RE/MAX brokerages based in Naperville, Gurnee and Orland Park are among the 50 most productive in the nation based on home sales data in the prestigious 2014 REAL Trends 500 survey. They are the only brokerages in the Chicago area to qualify. Of the 50 top brokerages nationwide, an impressive 41 are affiliated with RE/MAX. The three Chicago-area brokerages that ranked in the Top 50 are: • RE/MAX Professionals Select of Naperville, ranked 19th with 27.2 closed sides per associate. • RE/MAX Showcase, with offices in Gurnee, Long Grove and Waukegan, ranked 22nd with 24.8 closed sides per associate. • RE/MAX Synergy, with offices in Flossmoor and Orland Park, ranked 26th with 23.7 closed sides per associate. “Having three brokerages rank among the top 50 in the nation in terms of sales associate productivity underscores the exceptional professionalism and skill of the agents in northern Illinois,” said Brian Reagan, president of RE/MAX Northern Illinois. “We are proud that the RE/MAX system continues to attract the best agents and Broker/Owners in the industry. We are an exceptionally well-diversified network of talent, strategically poised to cater to the many different needs of the public.” The 2014 REAL Trends 500 survey ranked 1,451 participating brokerages by their total 2013 residential transaction sides. Among the top 500 brokerages, RE/MAX calculated the 50 firms that averaged the most transaction sides per agent.
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Seven Chicago-Area Brokers Named Among Top 250 Latino Agents in U.S. by NAHREP Seven RE/MAX brokers based in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market were named to the Top 250 Latino Agents in the United States in the most recent annual assessment produced by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP). Local brokers to make this prestigious list were: Robert Padron, RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago, who ranked #16; Luigui Corral, RE/MAX United, Wheeling, at #35; Jose Campoverde, RE/MAX Signature, Chicago, at #94; Maria Galindo, RE/MAX ‘10’, Chicago, at #106; Rufo Moyo, RE/MAX United, at #172; Ricardo Morales, RE/MAX Signature, at #208, and Karina Chavez, RE/MAX United, at #250. The rankings are based on 2013 sales activity. According to NAHREP, Latinos constitute a major percentage of the echo boomer (those born between 1977 and 1994) first-time buyer market by virtue of age, household formation and desire to own a home. Their purchasing power is expected to grow by nearly 50 percent to $1.6 trillion in 2016.
Chicago-Area Brokers and Teams Ranked Among “The Thousand” Most Productive in Real Estate Sales
Jane Lee
Eleven individual RE/MAX brokers and RE/MAX sales teams who work in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market have been named to REAL Trends’ 2014 “The Thousand.” This annual ranking, based on prior-year sales achievements, honors 250 brokers in each of four categories. The categories are closed transaction sides and closed sales volume for both individual agents and teams.
Jane Lee of RE/MAX Top Performers in Lake Bluff, and Matt Kombrink of RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles, are among the top teams in both categories. Lee ranked 59th in closed transactions and 62nd in sales volume. Kombrink ranked 96th in closed transactions and 234th in sales volume. Also named to the top 250 teams in closed transactions are Linda O’Donnell, RE/MAX Signature, Chicago, who ranked 197th; Ronald Gersch of RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, Joliet, who ranked
207th and Marco Amidei of RE/MAX Suburban in Libertyville, who ranked 223rd. Among individual brokers, six RE/MAX professionals from the Chicago metro area commanded spots in the top 250 based on closed transaction sides. Robert Padron, RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago, ranked 81st, Ed Lukasik, Jr., RE/MAX Professionals, Bolingbrook, ranked 88th; Steve Malik, RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville, ranked 130th; Adam Stary, RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville, ranked 182nd; Sarah Leonard, RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg, ranked 224th; and Robert O’Hara, RE/MAX Synergy, Flossmoor, ranked 250th. RE/MAX claimed 147 of the 1,000 positions. No other brand held more positions this year. REAL Trends, a leading residential real estate trade publication, recognizes “The Thousand” in a special advertising section that appears in the Wall Street Journal.
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RE/MAX Top Performers of Lake Bluff Settles into Expansive New Office RE/MAX Top Performers recently relocated to a custom designed, newly constructed office building at 28986 N. Waukegan Road in the heart of Lake Bluff. It is just a short walk from where the brokerage had been located for the prior decade. Established by Broker/Owner Jane Lee in 2000, RE/MAX Top Performers now occupies a 3,500-square-foot building that is home to 18 brokers and a support staff of 16. There also is ample expansion space for the growing brokerage. Lee played a central role in designing the new two-story building, which features multiple conference rooms and an open first-floor layout. Along with her award-winning sales team, Lee has her office on the second level. Lee’s exceptional sales achievements in 2013 resulted in her appearance among the RE/MAX Top 10 Residential Teams in the United States, where she captured the #8 ranking. In the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region, Lee ranked #1 among residential real estate teams for the 10th consecutive year, and she also captured the annual award that goes to the team closing the largest number of transactions, completing 596 sales. “Creating this new office has been a long-time dream of mine,” said Lee. “It combines elegance and practicality and gives all our brokers, as well as my own sales team, the tools and space they need to flourish.”
Her business model emphasizes offering brokers an outstanding support staff, including specialists in such areas as listing and marketing, customer care, closings and REOs/short sales.
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Announces Quad Cities Expansion; Adds Moline Office Headed by Top Agent Rich Bassford RE/MAX has expanded its already strong presence in the Quad Cities real estate market by establishing a new office in Moline, RE/MAX Elite Homes at 1485 41st St. The office is headed up by Broker/Owner Rich Bassford. The 2,500-square-foot office space has Rich Bassford been extensively remodeled to provide a reception area, conference room, kitchen, five private offices and 12 workstation cubicles for agents and support staff headed by Operations Manager Kim Tuttle. Bassford, 42, has ranked as the Quad Cities top producing Realtor® in each of the last four years based on total closed sales volume. During that time he averaged approximately 100 closed transactions per year and was affiliated with a RE/MAX office in the Iowa portion of the Quad Cities area. He has now taken the next step by opening his own RE/MAX franchise. “With the Quad Cities residential market performing so strongly in the last year or two, this seemed like the perfect time for me to take that step and open a Moline RE/MAX franchise,” said Bassford, who noted that he was determined to stay with RE/MAX.
“I just love the RE/MAX system. It provides an ideal blend of support and freedom, so that offices and individual brokers can shape their own business, yet with the educational and technical tools and the brand visibility that are so vital to success today,” he said. A Moline resident for 26 years, Bassford earned his real estate license 14 years ago and joined RE/MAX two years later, quickly evolving into a top sales producer. He enjoys riding his personal watercraft, and last year combined that passion with his desire to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN), a national charity for which RE/MAX is a long-time sponsor. Bassford and Robb Osborn, another Quad Cities enthusiast, rode their watercraft nearly 1,300 miles from the Quad Cities to the Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico, raising $15,000 for CMN. The trip took seven days. This year, Bassford is too busy getting his new office started and selling homes to spend much time on the river. “The Quad Cities housing market is notably stronger this year than last,” he explained. “There are currently about 650 home sales with closings pending, whereas last year we were running at about 500 to 550 pending sales. There has been a lot of interest from investors, who I’d estimate have purchased 400 homes in the area just this year. Recently, one investor I know closed on 36 homes in a single day. It just feels like the right time to take this next step in my career.” Bassford believes the current market environment will help RE/MAX Elite Homes grow rapidly. “Twelve months from now, I fully expect we will have 15 brokers in our office,” he predicted.
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BALLOON SIGHTINGS
Follow the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on Twitter@remaxballoonil! The RE/MAX hot air balloon, one of the most famous and memorable corporate symbols in history, has been flying the skies of northern Illinois all year long. For the most recent flights, see the flight log below or follow us on Twitter @remaxballoonil! In 2013, the RE/MAX hot air balloon flew 157 times in northern Illinois!
2014 BALLOON FLIGHTS FLOWN (May 17 - July 16, 2014) Date
Launch Site
Landing Site
Date
Launch Site
Landing Site
5/17/2014
Rockford
Loves Park
6/6/2014
Lake Villa
Genoa City, WI
5/18/2014
Wilmington
Manhattan
6/7/2014
Elburn
Elgin
5/18/2014
Woodstock
Wonder Lake
6/10/2014
Lake Bluff
Grayslake
5/21/2014
Joliet
New Lenox
6/13/2014
Palos Park
Lemont
5/23/2014
Kankakee
Kankakee
6/14/2014
Algonquin
McHenry
5/23/2014
Darien
Plainfield
6/26/2014
Marengo
Caledonia
5/24/2014
Lake Forest
Wauconda
7/5/2014
Shorewood
Lisle
5/24/2014
Flossmoor
Frankfort
7/7/2014
Rock Falls
Dixon
5/25/2014
Geneva
Elgin
7/9/2014
Midlothian
Crete
5/25/2014
Elgin
Harmony
7/9/2014
Loves Park
Rockford
5/29/2014
Bloomingdale
West Chicago
7/10/2014
Cary
Crystal Lake
5/30/2014
Wheeling
Lake Barrington
7/10/2014
Gurnee
Antioch
5/30/2014
Burr Ridge
Bolingbrook
7/11/2014
Elgin
Prairie Grove
5/31/2014
Schaumburg
Cary
7/14/2014
Plainfield
Aurora
5/31/2014
Barrington
Woodstock
7/16/2014
Crestwood
Calumet City
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Hot Air Balloon and Crew Visit Schools in Rockford, Moline, Sterling, Darien, Joliet, Burbank and Chicago in May and June The RE/MAX hot air balloon and its crew were very busy during the months of May and June visiting elementary schools throughout northern Illinois. Along with school presentations on the science and history behind hot air ballooning, a cold air version of the RE/MAX Soaring Home Balloon is also on hand to enhance the occasion. The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon is involved in numerous educational programs throughout northern Illinois each year.
Johnson Elementary School
May 17 – The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon presented two consecutive balloon programs at Johnson Elementary School in Rockford. Two hundred fifty students and staff were present. Broker Shari Siracusa of RE/MAX Property Source in Rockford arranged the presentation. Channel 23 WIFR-TV was present and aired segments on the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news that evening.
Onahan Elementary School
May 20 – The 730 students and staff of Onahan Elementary in Chicago gave the RE/MAX hot air balloon and its crew a warm reception on their arrival. The school received two consecutive presentations that day. A Chicago alderman was in attendance.
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Ericsson Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
May 22 – The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon made a stop in Moline to visit Ericsson Elementary School, where the balloon crew presented an outdoor interactive educational program to 150 students and staff members of the school. Dispatch Argus Leader and WTFB-TV were present. On that same day, the balloon and its crew went to Washington Elementary School in Sterling, for a presentation to 380 students and staff. Sauk Valley Media, the Sterling Daily Gazette, The Telegraph and a Quad Cities TV station covered the event. May 27 and June 4 – The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew made two stops in Darien. Outdoor school balloon presentations were made at Lace Elementary School and Concord Elementary School.
Lace Elementary School
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Sator Sanchez Elementary School
June 3 – Students and staff of Sator Sanchez Elementary School, Joliet, got a special visit from the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew. An outdoor school balloon program was presented to 1,020 students and staff.
Eliza Chappell Elementary School
June 5, 6 and 11 – More than 1,700 students at four Chicago elementary schools acquired new insights into science and the history of human flight when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew stopped by Eliza Chappell Elementary School, Pilsen Community Academy, Albert Sabin Elementary Magnet School and Columbia Explorers Academy.
Harry E. Fry Elementary School
June 4 – The 445 students and staff of Harry E. Fry Elementary School, Burbank, were visited by the RE/MAX hot air balloon and its crew for a special outdoor presentation.
Wildwood Elementary School
June 9 – Four hundred forty-four students and staff at Wildwood Elementary School in Chicago, received the balloon and its crew to learn about the various aspects of ballooning, including its history and the scientific principles involved. They also saw a demonstration on how the balloon functions.
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The RE/MAX Soaring Home inflatable was in the Carol Stream 4th of July parade arranged by RE/MAX All Pro in Bloomingdale. Twenty-six agents and their families participated in the parade by handing out candy and American flags to spectators. The office also affixed their 8-foot office balloon to the SUV pulling the trailer. The parade route had an estimated 5,000 spectators.
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The RE/MAX hot air balloon (pictured above) performed two hours of tethered rides at the 2014 McHenry Fiesta Days event on Friday, July 11. The presence of the balloon was organized by Broker/Owner Rob Schaid of RE/MAX Plaza of McHenry.
The inflatable 35-foot RE/MAX cold air balloon (pictured left) was displayed at the Palatine Baseball Tournament on Saturday, July 12, 2014. The presence of the balloon was arranged by Broker/Owner Dennis White of RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest. More than 4,500 spectators and players were in attendance. An estimated 34,000 vehicles passed the display.
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On Memorial Day, the inflatable 26-foot RE/MAX cold air balloon was displayed at the water’s edge on Fox Lake where it was seen by more than 750 boaters.
The inflatable 15-foot RE/MAX cold air balloon was displayed at the center of the parade route for the fourth consecutive year at the 144th Annual Pecatonica Memorial Day Parade. This parade boasts being the second largest Memorial Day Parade in Illinois. Approximately 3,300 vehicles drove past the display during a one hour period.
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The Bike Tour for Cancer on June 28 raised more than $7,000 for the FHN’s Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center. There were 53 bikers who chose among the 20 mile, 30 mile, 75 mile, and 105 mile courses. Those completing the longer two courses were challenged by the 18% grade of the “Binkley Bonk” hill just northwest of Stockton. The 15-foot RE/MAX cold air balloon was placed atop the hill to encourage riders to make the ascension.
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The RE/MAX hot air balloon participated in the July 4 morning static tether at the Lisle “Eyes to the Skies” festival. The RE/MAX hot air balloon performed the following operations: Thursday, July 3 A.M. Tether from 5:17 a.m. to 7:30 a..m. First balloon up. TV station on field for event segments. P.M.
Balloon Glow
Friday, July 4 A.M. Tether P.M.
Balloon Glow
Saturday, July 5 A.M. Market Flight – Shorewood to Event Field. P.M. Tether performed for 15 minutes for WLS TV 7 for 10:00 p.m. news, as well as next morning’s news programs.
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BOXSCORES 2 0 14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Click HERE
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2014 Top Office (Closed Transactions)
RE/MAX of Naperville
Largest Commission Check
$77,950
Largest Referral Check
$24,500
Total Residential Transactions
3,428
Total Commercial Transactions
64
BOX SCORES
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014
RE/MAX NORTHERN ILLINOIS*
Top Office (Closed Transactions)
RE/MAX of Naperville
Number of Offices
102
Largest Commission Check
$55,000
Number of Agents
2,141*
Largest Referral Check
$16,700
Closed Sales Volume (YTD)
$3,441,000,494 (Through June 2014)
Total Residential Transactions
3,826
Total Commercial Transactions
56
RE/MAX, LLC Number of Offices
6,000+
Number of Agents
90,000+
Number of Countries
90+
*Through June 30, 2014
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NEWSMAKERS
Two hundred RE/MAX Northern Illinois brokers and their guests enjoy a two-hour Lake Michigan cruise on the Mystic Blue Cruise, June 25. The summer networking event included refreshments, a buffet and musical entertainment. It is one of several events organized and coordinated by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Sales Advisory Council (SAC). SAC is comprised of RE/MAX agents who volunteer their time to create networking and educational events with the Region. SAC meetings and events are open to all RE/MAX Northern Illinois Affiliates. (Photos are courtesy of Jason Palermo, RE/MAX Vision 212, Chicago) Next SAC Event: October 16, “Secrets of the Stars� (morning session) All RE/MAX Northern Illinois Affiliates are encouraged to attend the General SAC meeting, which will be followed by a top producer panel highlighting ways to maximize productivity. Look for details in future e-blasts from the Region.
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RE/MAX Professionals opened the doors of its new Burr Ridge office to the public during a special open house event on July 26. The office located at 90 Burr Ridge Parkway represents an important expansion for the Bolingbrook-based brokerage. The open house featured prize drawings, a bounce house to keep the kids entertained, food and drink for all, and an opportunity for visitors to take guided tours through the newly renovated office and learn about the latest trends in real estate.
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The brokers of RE/MAX Professional Advantage, Byron, participated in the ByronFest parade, which was held during ByronFest, July 11-13. The annual festival promotes tourism and helps many non-profit organizations raise funds for various projects. RE/MAX Professional Advantage was a sponsor of the festival.
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RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville, held a “Concert for the Kids” fundraiser to benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital on June 6 at Trinity Green Trails in Lisle. Broker Sarah Diana Menke coordinated the event, which included live music, dancing, food and refreshments. The event raised $2,465 for the hospital. The large amount raised made RE/MAX Professionals Select a Miracle Office for 2014.
Broker/Owner Piero Orsi, RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove, Gurnee, Waukegan, was among the newest Illinois Realtors® to become RPAC Ambassadors for the 1,000 Points of Light campaign. Piero Orsi
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