BHGRE Green Team’s 2022 Awards Ceremony

An afternoon to Celebrate one of our Most Memorable years yet
BHGRE Green Team’s 2022 awards ceremony was held on March 3rd at the Warwick Valley Country Club. This year was full of transformation, learning, and success for our team and we couldn’t wait to celebrate.
In May 2022, Vikki Garby stepped into the position of Green Team Realty’s new President. Since then she has invested countless hours of hard work into improving our company. Shortly after, our beloved Broker manager for our NY office, Lucyann Tinnirello stepped down. After being in this position since 2018 she decided it was time for her to begin focusing on working full-time with her clients. Carol Buchanan was chosen to take her place and has done a fantastic job as our NY office’s new Broker Manager.
Arguably our largest change came in July of 2022. After 17 years as an independent agency, the decision was made to affiliate with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. This opportunity was unparalleled; the marketing tools and training they provide to our agents give us a huge advantage in the business.
Getting the Afternoon Started…
Our President Vikki Garby started the afternoon with an inspiring speech. Since her promotion to president, she has made inspiring teamwork and improving the experience of our agents her priority.
Following Vikki’s speech, our CEO Geoffery Green stepped up to take the mic. He extended his appreciation to our agents as well as our “behind the scenes” team. He invited our ASMs, Natalee DiMichele and Morgan Beattie, and our Broker Managers Carol Buchanan, Kim Lasalandra, and Krissy Many. As well as our headquarters team, Nicole McCormick, Britanni Gaucher, Ryan Fischer, Lora Chandra, Vikki Garby, and Jane Steinhoff. These individuals keep our team running smoothly and help our sales associates be as successful as they can be.
He also thanked Linda VanDeWeert, our “jack of all trades” as well as Lucyann Tinnirello, NY’s former Broker manager.
After Geoff’s speech, our Marketing Director Nicole McCormick took over to start the awards.
The Emerald Elite, Yearly Sales Leader, and Citizen of the year awards go to… Kristi Anderson!
Kristi’s hard work and dedication to her clients and her career placed her at the top this year. She blew us away when she not only closed out 2022 with $12,422,350 in total sales volume but also was the top-selling agent in Vernon, NJ for 2022. She was proud to have helped 45 different families with their real estate dreams.
With all these accomplishments, it’s no surprise Kristi reached Emerald Elite status and received the Yearly Sales Leader award. Additionally, for the second year in a row, Kristi was selected as BHGRE Green Team’s Citizen of the year. This award is given in recognition of their valuable contributions and outstanding support to their community.
Congratulations Kristi!
The Platinum and Team Player of the Year awards go to… Barbara Tesa!
Barbara joined our team in 2017 and brought her 20 years of exceptional real estate experience. Over the years she has continued to excel and has become one of our top Sales associates. Barbara has been described as an intelligent, responsive, and hardworking agent who will stop at nothing to achieve her client’s goals. This professionalism and work ethic continue to set her apart from the competition and these qualities are what earned her the Platinum sales award for $8-11.99 Million in sales volume.
Additionally, Barbara also received one of the “Team Player of the year” awards. The recipient of this award is chosen by their peers to recognize their reliability, positivity, and dependability while exhibiting dedication and devotion to the agency and team.
Congratulations Barbara!
Gold Awards for $6-7.99 Million in Sales were presented to:
Kristine Many, Chris & Megan Kimiecik, Vikki Garby, Charles Nagy, and Ted Van Laar.
Silver Awards for $3 to $5.99 Million in Sales were presented to:
Tammy Scotto, Carol Buchanan, Nancy Sardo, Cara Dumond, Barbara Matchett, Ed Sattler, Tom Folino, Pip Klein, and Renee Williams.
Bronze Awards for $1.5 to $2.99 Million in Sales were presented to:
Robert Valentine, Linda VanDeWeert, Kimberly Lasalandra, Guillermina Tavares, Lucyann Tinnirello, Angela Murphy, Kathy Eubanks, Toni Vogel, Terry Gavan, Kathy Moran, Toni Kreusch, Britanni Gaucher, Vanessa Wight, and Jacque Kraszewski.
Team Players, Mentor, Citizens, Student, and Rising Stars of the Year…
Team Players are chosen by their peers, “in recognition of their reliability, positivity, and dependability while exhibiting dedication and devotion to the agency and team.” Our sales associates selected Barbara Tesa and Brian Cisek as the recipients of this award for 2022.
Krissy Many earned her award for Mentor of the Year “in recognition of her dedication, dependability, and devotion to Her mentees.”
Citizens of the Year are selected in recognition of their valuable contributions and outstanding support to our community. This award was given to Walter Ross and Kristi Anderson to recognize all they do for their communities.
Pip Klein was presented the “Student of the Year” award in recognition of her dedication and devotion to expanding her knowledge.
For the first time this year, we introduced the Rising Star award. This is given to agents to recognize their exceptional and ongoing growth in the Real Estate Profession. Barbara Matchett and Kathleen Moran were presented with these awards for their extraordinary success as newer agents.
Additional Awards…
Joseph Mackey was presented with the “Smallest Big Deal” award for 2022. This award was given to recognize his dedication to even the smallest of sales, proving that this career is about relationships and building long-lasting connections.
Teresa “Terry” Gavan was given the Legacy Award in recognition of the dedication she has shown over her 40-year career as a real estate agent. Afterward, she gave a wonderful speech recounting the amazing memories she has made over the years.
The Momentum Builder Award was given to Cara Dumond this year. This award is given to acknowledge “her ability to create the most positive and consistent momentum in her professional career while maintaining the same impetus reflected in many aspects of her personal life.” During Cara’s speech, she opened up about the many challenges she faced over the years. Her two children joined us for our award ceremony to show the support and pride they have for all their mother’s achievements.
Finally, Vanessa Wight was awarded a certificate for the “Funniest Survey Answer”. While preparing for our awards ceremony our associates were sent an “endless” amount of survey requests. Vanessa kept the entire team laughing with her humorous responses while completing them.
Time for food, fun, and friends…
Once the award presentations finished our team spent the rest of the afternoon celebrating. Despite the challenges, 2022 was an amazing year we won’t soon forget.
Carol Buchanan 2022 4th Quarter Sales Leader

Carol Buchanan Is Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Green Team’s Sales Leader For The 4th Quarter Of 2022 In The NY Office.
The New York office of “Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team” announced that Carol Buchanan is the sales leader for the fourth quarter of 2022. From October 1st to December 31st, Carol brought in $2.9 Million in sales volume!
Beyond being Quarterly Sales Leader…
Carol brings with her over 30 years of business experience and a diverse real estate background. She began her real estate adventure while working for a company that managed sales and marketing of new construction developments. The passion she discovered while working there inspired her to go on to earn her Associate Brokers license. Following this accomplishment, Carol became the manager of several New Home developments throughout Orange County and Peekskill.
After returning to working as a sales agent, Carol worked for large corporate real estate offices as well as smaller real estate offices. Additionally, Carol even spent time working as the Major Events Coordinator and Assistant to the Regional Director for Benjamin Moore & Co.
The skills Carol learned throughout these experiences helped her grow into the amazing realtor she is today. She is known for being a diligent and detail-oriented agent who is ready to help her clients overcome any obstacles that arise. In May of 2022, Carol was promoted to Broker Manager and has exceeded all expectations.
A fabulous 2022..
Carol closed out the year with an amazing $5,746,675 in total sales volume. According to Vikki Garby, President of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team,
“One of my first-ever transactions was a deal I closed with Carol on the other side. While she was not yet with the Green Team, she was as kind, professional, and supportive then as she is now as one of my most trusted colleagues. She always puts her clients’ needs first and works tirelessly to help both her clients and her fellow agents. As a professional who has been in this business much longer than I have, I have a great deal of respect for Carol and am fortunate to work alongside her.”
Congratulations Carol, we’re wishing you another very successful year!
BHGRE Luxury Essentials Skills Certified

Almost Weekly Since Our Affiliation With Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate, Our Agents Have Been Given New Chances To Expand Their Knowledge And Improve Their Business.
Recently Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offered our agents the exciting chance to become Luxury Essentials Skills Certified. Almost every Realtor in the business dreams about breaking into the Luxury Real Estate Market. Unfortunately, becoming a name in the Luxury Real Estate industry proves to be difficult to achieve. Few agents ever get the opportunity to have a single Luxury listing, let alone become experts in the Luxury market.
Distinctive Collection brings luxury to mind which is why BHGRE offers this high-end advantage; you expect service and support from your real estate partner that is as singular and distinct as your position in the marketplace. It was obvious this class would truly give our team members a huge advantage over their competition. During this course, our agents were taught the language of Luxury. They were shown how to make a name for themselves and break into this niche market. Throughout the course, they honed their skills and explored ways to provide the best white glove service to luxury clients. Additionally, everything they learned would not only enhance their profitability but give their business a boost unlike any other.
Upon their completion of this course, our sales associates are ready to share the immense amount of knowledge they have gained. Additionally, they now have a luxury flag for their profile pictures so they can market themselves as luxury certified.
We Are So Proud Of Our Agents Who Went Above And Beyond To Obtain this Certification And Expand Their Knowledge.
Our knowledgeable real estate professionals in the luxury field are always ready to help you accomplish your goals. We serve Warwick, Goshen, Monroe, Chester, Montgomery, and many other towns & villages in the Hudson Valley, NY area. Additionally, our luxury New Jersey agents are well-versed in many areas of Northern, NJ such as Vernon, Sparta, Hardyston, Hamburg, and more towns in Sussex, Bergan, Passaic, and Morris County. You can be sure these real estate professionals will give you the best luxury real estate experience possible.
Our New York Distinctive Collection Luxury Certified agents are James Cosenza, Tammy Scotto, Janine Blandino, Vikki Garby, Angela Murphy, Kristine Many, Pip Klein, and Kasey Douglas!
Our New Jersey Distinctive Collection Luxury Certified agents are Barbara Tesa and Toni Kreusch.
Kristi Anderson 2022 4th Quarter Sales Leader

Kristi Anderson Is Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Green Team 4th Quarter 2022 Sales Leader In Our NJ Office
The New Jersey office of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team has announced that Kristi Anderson is the Sales Leader for the fourth quarter of 2022. From October 1st to December 31st Kristi brought in $5.5 Million in sales volume!
Beyond Quarterly Sales Leader…
When Kristi bought her first home she was blown away by how much she enjoyed the entire process. Despite the bumps in the road, she decided that becoming a Realtor was the right path for her. Having the ability to help every one of her clients find their homes and accomplish their dreams brings her joy like no other. To Kristi,
“Home means family. A place where you feel safe, where you belong. Where you feel stable and secure. Home is the base of where memories begin”
Even after 21 years Kristi still loves her career and shows this to every client she works with. She has been described as being hardworking, tenacious, easy to talk to, a problem solver, dedicated, sincere, transparent, and most importantly Honest!
Kristi has been exceeding our expectations since she joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team in 2019. During her first year with us, she became a Captains Club Award winner with $3-$5 Million in sales volume. In 2020 she more than doubled that with $10.8 Million in sales and was in the top 1.7% of agents in all of Sussex County. Kristi’s success has only continued to grow and she has earned a reputation as one of Sussex County’s finest Realtors®.
A fabulous 2022..
Kristi amazed everyone when she closed out 2022 with $12,422,350 in total sales volume. Additionally, Kristi was the Top Selling agent in 2022 and helped 45 different families accomplish their real estate dreams. According to Vikki Garby, President of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team:
“Kristi Anderson is a force to be reckoned with. I have gotten to know Kristi much more during 2022 and what I can say about her is that she is as kind and level-headed as she is a hard worker. She’s a ‘no-drama, focused, get-the-job-done’ type of professional. We are so fortunate to have her on our team and each year she surpasses our expectations. I can’t wait to see what she achieves in 2023!”
Congratulations Kristi, we’re wishing you another very successful year!
Agent Spotlight – Cara Dumond

A Motivated, Dynamic, And Innovative Business Professional Is How Cara Dumond Is Described.
As an accomplished MBA Graduate, Cara has a long record of success. Her love of being around people and ability to spark up a conversation with just about anyone is shown in her articulate communication skills.
Growing Up Local
In 1997 Cara graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley, New York. Following graduation, she went on to attend AACSB-accredited Marist Business School at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. She received a Bachelor of Science degree and majored in Business Administration with a minor in Fashion Merchandising.
Following this, Cara decided to further her education and went on to attend MBA school. She graduated in 2003 on the dean’s list with high honors in all semesters. Upon graduation, she received her Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
Hard Work And Dedication
For 10 years Cara worked as a project support manager at a manufacturing consulting company. While there she took part in innovative lean, lean sigma, and six Sigma solutions that improved the company’s business performance. Additionally, she was part of deploying tailored training, implantation, and consulting services. This helped her customers create an organizational culture of continuous and sustainable improvement.
Following her time there Cara spent 5 years in management and retail positions for Ann Taylor (Loft), Levis Strauss and Company, and Lafayette 148. Throughout this time, she developed hundreds of personal relationships with clientele. Through email, personal outreach, and social media she grew these connections and kept her clients up to date.
In addition, Cara was given many different roles of responsibility including planning and executing many private events for C-Level professionals in the outside community. Thanks to her hard work and dedication Cara sold over $100,000 in commissions during her first five months at Lafayette 148.
Building A Life And A New Career
Cara and her amazing husband Eric have been married for over 19 years. 18 years ago they began building their home in Greenville, New York. Shortly after they welcomed their twins into the world.
Throughout the experience of selling their townhouse and building their dream home, Cara got her first taste of Real Estate. It was extremely stressful and overwhelming but she loved the excitement and challenge that came with it.
In 2019 Cara wanted a change and decided to leave corporate America. The experience she had while building her house stuck with her. When her friend bought a house with Tammy Scotto from Green Team, Cara loved her professional manner and dedication to the industry. She soon decided that Real Estate was the best choice for her.
As a people person, Cara loves being out in the world and the flexibility that comes with this career fits perfectly with her family life. The ability to help her clients navigate such an important decision as buying or selling a home is an extremely rewarding experience for her. Cara always puts her client’s needs, wants, and desires first and foremost. Being born and raised in Orange County Cara has a strong love, as well as extensive knowledge of the area.
A Calling For Real Estate
Over the last 3 years that she’s spent as a Realtor, she has loved all facets of the business. Whether it be helping a first-time buyer navigate the market or finding the perfect distressed property to bring back to life. She finds every aspect exciting and fascinating.
Cara’s most memorable sale was her first listing. During the height of COVID-19 Cara had 48 showings in 2 days and 17 offers. She went to the local hardware store and bought every box of booties and gloves to prepare. This was just the beginning of her dedication to her clients. She continues to do anything and everything in her power to get the job done and accomplish her client’s dreams.
This dedication has paid off in many ways. In 2022 Cara had the highest residential sale for BHGRE Green Team which sold for an amazing $1,622,000. Additionally, Cara was 2nd for BHGRE Green Teams fourth quarter sales leaders.
Time For Her Passions
Although Cara dedicates much of her time to real estate she hasn’t forgotten to make time for herself and her family.
Throughout the years her kids attended Minisink Valley CSD they played many sports. Whether it was basketball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, or snowboarding Cara was there for them. She was always ready to attend their games and help out their teams however they needed her.
She enjoys spending time doing yoga, reading, and trying different restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley. In addition, Cara loves to explore her passion for home decorating and staging. In addition, Cara volunteers at Mini Wellness Retreats. She loves being able to support a great cause and have such a positive impact on her community.
Cara’s Dedication And Love For Her Clients And Community Make Her An Amazing Agent To Work With.
BHGRE APEX Event 2022

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate APEX Event 2022
Since joining Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate our team has gotten to enjoy many rewards that come with it. Recently some of our agents were invited to Miami, Florida to take part in BHGRE’s APEX Event.
This annual, invite-only event is only offered to affiliated sales associates and teams who have achieved Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald Elite, or Excellence award status. While attending agents get to enjoy not only great food, drinks, and fun but also a sophisticated learning experience.
Our sales associates Tammy Scotto, Carol Buchanan, Krissy Many, Pip Klein, and Tiffany Megna were all in attendance. As well as our President and Licensed Real Estate agent Vikki Garby who was invited to attend BHGRE Owner’s Retreat prior to the APEX event. The Owner’s Retreat is a 2-day series of BHGRE training sessions, discussion groups and networking opportunities specifically for Broker Owners and Managers. When asked more about the event Vikki said:
“What an invaluable opportunity to speak with and learn from affiliates who have been with our new brand for years before me. Everyone I met was so forthcoming and willing to share information about their experiences, their struggles and their growth strategies. This event solidified why affiliating with BHGRE was the right move for the Green Team.”
A Week Full of Learning
When the Owners Retreat concluded Vikki joined our sales associates for APEX. Agents were able to participate in 2 full days of agent training and group sessions. During these sessions, they learned more about the many marketing tools offered by BHGRE. As well as, training on how to better negotiate, and market themselves, and tips on building and running a team. The speakers featured at this event were funny, engaging, and well-versed in their topics. Our agents were excited to share their feelings about the knowledge they gained while in attendance.
“I found the APEX event to be a very uplifting experience and chock full of information on how to improve not only my business, but myself as well. BHGRE went above and beyond to present a nurturing experience with a variety of classes each day to choose from.”
– Carol Buchanan
“It was essentially a mini- ”enrichment” and networking event for top producers from around the country… so that was a good chance for us all to meet other agents and management from different brokerages of all sizes. Their perspective in the “breakout” sessions were invaluable – as often a panel of “real” agents would offer their advice and experience on dealing with a variety of topics: luxury listings, buying and selling, negotiating, improving productivity, etc.”
– Pip Klein
“I was honored to be invited to Apex this year. It was an educational and motivating event set in beautiful Miami. The Keynote Speaker, Robyn Benincasa, shared a unique perspective on winning, teamwork and overcoming adversity. Her message was motivating and inspiring. It made me take pause and look at challenges I may face from an “out of the box” perspective. The mini classes offered a variety of topics to choose from and each enriched my knowledge and challenged me to think about how to improve my business & client experience. From Luxury Properties & Distinctive Collection; to Marketing; to Performance for Top Producers….the speakers were knowledgeable & enthusiastic. One message that really stuck with me is that talent is important and can make you successful; but when added to discipline; the game changes! It is the discipline aspect that I will be adding to my business plan and goal setting for 2023!”
– Krissy Many
“I can say that APEX was GREAT. Very motivating and informational as far as the Brand and getting to understand a little more on what the Brand has to offer as far as tools that are available to the agents. I wish it was a little longer to dive deeper into it as it is still very new to us as a new affiliation. Met some other owners that seem to originally be like us as the Green Team and now affiliated with Better Homes so was able to get some insight on how their transition was and how long it takes to get more acclimated. Looking forward to future training and events with the brand.”
– Tammy Scotto
Wrapping up an Unforgettable Week
This experience was a wonderful way for our agents to explore more about our new brand while bonding with colleagues from around the country.
APEX wasn’t only filled with learning but also fun. Agents enjoyed a fabulous beach party dinner. On the final night, agents were brought aboard a beautiful boat on Key Biscayne for the Grand Princess Dinner Cruise! While aboard they enjoyed a phenomenal party with live music, open bar, and fantastic food. The fun-filled atmosphere brought everyone together for an unforgettable evening.
The cruise was a great way for everyone to wrap up an amazing week filled with knowledge and excitement. Our Sales associates are already looking forward to next year’s event in Palm Springs, California.
Agent Spotlight on Krissy Many

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” – Abraham Lincoln
This is a quote that reminds Krissy Many to strive to be her best every day.
A top-tier Agent
Krissy became a realtor in 2015 and since then has created a very successful career for herself.
Out of all the agents we have at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team Krissy has been in the top 10 for the last 3 years and counting. She is very proud to have ranked 2nd in 2022’s 3rd quarter sales volume. Additionally, she has accumulated over 85 Five Star reviews on her website. This is the most that any agent in her brokerage has ever received before.
An Expert in the Business
Krissy’s BS in Economics and Masters in International Business and Marketing gives her an extra level of expertise to bring to her clients. Furthermore, while in real estate she has gone above and beyond to acquire knowledge to better assist her clients. Going on to become a Graduate of Dr. Karrass’s Effective Negotiations, Associate Broker, Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and a Military Relocation Professional (MRP). As well as receive her Commercial & Investment Real Estate Certification.
Krissy holds a lot of respect for Veterans as they have given so much for our country. The desire to be able to better serve Military and Veteran clientele is what inspired her to obtain her MRP. To ensure she could give them the possible representation when buying or selling real estate.
Pride in Her Work
As a Real Estate Consultant, Krissy’s main focus is to help her clients achieve their real estate goals. She provides expert coaching and teamwork and places heavy importance on communication and results. Krissy continues to be a trusted source of referrals and information for her clients long after the deal is closed.
Krissy enjoys working with many different types of clients and the challenges and problem-solving that accompany this career. The joy that comes with seeing her clients achieve their goals is unmatched.
A New Experience
Recently Krissy was presented with a new challenge, assisting an overseas buyer with their purchase and relocation to the Hudson Valley.
When asked about this experience Krissy told us:
“Due to the time difference; we mostly communicated via text & email with a few calls when we could manage it. The buyer viewed homes via video and purchased site unseen. We closed, she moved in and loves the home! But I still have no idea what she looks like.”
If Krissy can successfully take on a deal like that she can take on anything!
Barbara Tesa Reached The Cap!

Congratulations From Geoffrey Green, President Of Better Homes and Gardens Realty Green Team, to Barbara Tesa for reaching the commission cap for Company Dollar Contribution in 2022!
“I am very happy for Barabara as she once again reaches the cap. If you know Barbara you would agree that she is a true professional. She takes her work in this industry very seriously. She is responsive, intelligent, and fun to be around. That is why she continues to excel as one of BHGRE Green Team’s top producers. Congrats Barabara, keep up the good work!”
Barbara Tesa‘s dedication to her clients and hard work has allowed her to reach the cap on her commission with Better Homes and Gardens Realty Green Team. This is an outstanding accomplishment and means Barbara will now receive a 100% commission split on any deal she closes during 2022.
Barbara Tesa’s thoughts on hitting CAP:
“The sales I’ve completed this year, whether for buyers or sellers, always came down to making the client feel THEY were the priority. No matter how the market is performing, the best I try to give all my clients is my attention to their real estate needs/goals…because if I don’t do that, I know someone else will. And that’s why my motto is: Your Property, My Priority!”
Better Homes and Gardens Realty Green Team’s commission structure is undoubtedly one of the finest in the industry, but it doesn’t end there. Our lead generation platform, certified sales assistant program, and dynamic training systems are just a few other things worth mentioning.
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Congratulations, Barbara Tesa!