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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.
Meet Ken Garby
Ken Garby is bringing his investment real estate experience and extensive financial knowledge to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team!
Ken Garby grew up in Warwick, New York. Here he met his wife Vikki, President of BHGRE Green Team, and grew to have a strong love for the area.
Ken received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He and Vikki relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey soon after Ken began his career. Ken designed and built sewage treatment facilities and managed HVAC projects in NYC.
Ken soon discovered his passion for investing and decided to pursue a career in this field. He soon passed his Series 7, 55, and 63 exams and began his new career working on Wall Street. For seven years Ken excelled as a licensed Registered Representative working as a stock trader for one of Wall Street’s premier proprietary trading firms. Although his license is no longer active, the years of financial knowledge are a valuable asset to anyone looking to invest in real estate.
The Road to Real Estate
In 2005, Ken and Vikki began investing in Real estate, and in 2008 Ken stopped trading professionally and became a full-time Real Estate investor. By combining a strategy of accumulating rental properties and flipping houses, they now have 21 residential and 7 commercial units in Orange County that Ken manages. Ken is a strong negotiator and has extensive experience on both the buy and sell side of many transactions.
After starting their family, Ken and Vikki decided to return to Orange County to raise their children. Their son Zachary, and daughter Melina, went on to flourish in the Warwick Valley Central School District. Zach has since graduated and went on to attend Syracuse University and Melina is currently a Junior at Warwick Valley High School.
Ken and Vikki are proud parents who make sure to play an active role in their kids’ lives. Ken has loved coaching his kids’ soccer, baseball, and softball teams since they were young. Even now he continues to coach softball for the OC Bombers’ travel team that Melina plays on.
After returning to Warwick, Vikki became a licensed real estate agent and joined BHGRE Green Team. With hard work and dedication, Vikki was promoted to BHGRE Green Teams’ President in May of 2022.
After his wife became Green Team’s president Ken decided it was time to become a realtor himself. With almost 20 years of investment real estate experience and extensive financial knowledge, Ken knew this was the right move for him. Additionally, his skills and understanding of construction/flipping give him the ability to recognize the value of a house.
It is no doubt that a realtor with Ken’s knowledge and experience will be an unbeatable asset to every client that he meets.
Joe Mackey Rising Star in Real Estate & Basketball
Discovering his Passion
Joe Mackey grew up in Warwick and began playing for the WVCSD basketball team when he was in middle school. Throughout the years his dedication to the sport only continued to grow. During his two years of varsity, his team enjoyed a lot of success including a 15-5 record as a senior which is the best record Warwick has had in the last 15 years. Following this event, Joe knew that he wanted to become a coach.
After playing for the WVCSD throughout his middle and high school years, Joe attended Bucknell University. While there, he became a valuable member of their Division 1 basketball team. During his time at Bucknell, he learned about the coaching side of the sport and upon graduation, he knew he wanted to pursue it.
The travel and job relocation that comes along with being a college basketball coach can be difficult when it comes to family. Joe soon decided to become a High School coach and has never regretted this decision. It was the perfect opportunity to impact student-athletes and have the family and career he has always hoped for.
A Lucky Encounter
As luck would have it, in the summer of 2012 Joe was attending a graduation party when he ran into his former Junior Varsity coach, and fellow Green Teamer, Tom Folino. Tom was no stranger to Joe’s passion for the sport and asked him to join his staff as Varsity Assistant. After two years as Tom’s assistant Joe took over as the JV Head Coach. Three years later, when Tom Folino decided it was time to retire, Joe was promoted to the Varsity Head Coach and he hasn’t looked back.
“I had Joe as a student since he entered elementary school as a kindergartener. I then taught at the high school and had him as a student there as well. I was Joe’s junior varsity basketball coach his sophomore year. Joe has always been a leader and someone you can count on to do the right thing. He has an excellent rapport with all ages and genuinely cares about his players and staff. His knowledge and his ability to relay that to his players is what makes him stand out as a teacher/coach. He brings out the best in all of his players. We are fortunate to have him as our varsity basketball coach at Warwick High School.”
-Tom Folino
A Successful Career
Joe is now in his 11th year coaching the WVHS basketball team and 6th year as the Head Varsity Coach. His passion for the sport is reflected well in his team’s accomplishments. They started the season 11-0, a Warwick boy’s basketball school record. They have since set a new school record at 13-1 and it is Joe’s hope that they can continue to succeed.
Nine players returned for this season and they have been working out consistently since April of last year. With Joe’s expert guidance, his players have developed an excellent understanding of the game and what is expected of them.
“They trust the coaches and their peers and I think this has contributed significantly to how our season has gone thus far. We have worked extremely hard to build a culture that values work ethic, positive attitudes, and accountability.”
-Joe Mackey
In Joe’s previous five seasons of coaching, his team has made the playoffs four times. Although they have yet to win a playoff game Joe is confident that will change this season.
As an expert agent and coach, Joe will always give his clients the same 100% he gives his team.
BHGRE Green Team’s Pajama Drive
The Gift of a Cozy Night
Hundreds of children in our community have never had the opportunity to own their own pajamas. BHGRE Green Team decided to help our community by collecting brand new pajamas for children from ages Newborn to 18.
This fundraiser ran from November 14th – January 5th and we received a massive outpouring of support from our community and staff. Throughout the duration of the event, donations were dropped off at both our Warwick and Vernon offices.
At the end of the fundraiser, all the donations collected in our Warwick office were given to Inspire, Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association. This group provides various outpatient, educational, and support services for individuals of all ages and abilities. Inspire then went on to share these pajamas with other charities. A few of the recipients were Fearless!; HONOR; Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, NY; The Alamo; and Inspire Kids Preschools.
Additionally, everything collected in our Vernon office collected was given to Project Self-Sufficiency. Project Self-Sufficiency serves families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon. Their mission is to provide support to low-income single parents while they obtain the skills necessary to achieve economic independence.
We are so happy to have helped support these wonderful organizations and look forward to doing it again next year.
2022’s 4th Quarter Sales Leaders
We are proud to share our 2022 4th Quarter sales leaders. These agents have shown their hard work and dedication and have ended the year on top.
According to Vikki Garby, President of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team,
“Our agents have endured significant changes this past year. In an effort to strengthen our organization for the benefit of both our clients and our agents, we made management changes and we affiliated with the international lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. While change can be difficult, our agents embraced our new tools with the guidance of our new leadership. Throughout the year, they stayed focused on their clients’ needs which is first and foremost our #1 priority. I’m so proud of each and every one of our agents and look forward to another great year in 2023.”
Congratulations to all these amazing agents!
Carol Buchanan, Kristi Anderson, Cara Dumond, Barbara Matchett, Tammy Scotto, Ted Van Laar, Charles Nagy, Nancy Sardo, Barbara Tesa, Krissy Many, Yvette Saldana, Edward Sattler, Kim Lasalandra, Chris and Megan Kimiciek, Joe Mackey, Michelle Spina, and Tom Folino.
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.
