HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate, Announces Acquisition of Raleigh-Based York Simpson Underwood
HomeServices to Merge York Simpson Underwood With Prudential Carolinas Realty, More Than Doubling its Existing Market Share and Number of Sales Agents in North Carolina’s Triangle Area
MINNEAPOLIS (December 16, 2008) – HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today announced the acquisition of Raleigh-based York Simpson Underwood, one of North Carolina’s most respected residential real estate brokerage firms and the company’s 20th acquisition.
One of the country’s long-standing residential real estate firms, York Simpson Underwood has 250 agents throughout six offices in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Pinehurst/Southern Pines, North Carolina. The company’s volume of closings for 2007 was more than $717 million.
HomeServices will merge York Simpson Underwood with its existing residential real estate firm, Prudential Carolinas Realty. The new, Raleigh-based organization will be called Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty.
The merger doubles HomeServices’ market share, as well as the number of sales agents of the combined companies within North Carolina’s renowned Triangle Area (Raleigh-Durham). Prudential Carolinas Realty will continue to operate as the HomeServices brand in the Triad and Charlotte markets.
Both companies are leaders in sales of high-end homes among the top general brokerage firms in the Triangle. Among those firms, York Simpson Underwood ranks first in average home sales price and Prudential Carolinas Realty ranks No. 2. The combined companies will rank No. 1 in active listing volume within the Triangle.
The HomeServices model focuses on companies that are market-leaders, such as York Simpson Underwood, with long-standing traditions for excellence. The average age of a HomeServices operating company is more than 55 years.
“York Simpson Underwood is a gem among national residential real estate firms,” says Ron Peltier, chairman and CEO of HomeServices. “This transaction exemplifies our vision of joining with companies that share our core values and strengthening those brands through our affiliation, leaving in place the people who built the companies and giving them the freedom to operate in local markets they know best”
“This merger creates the premier Triangle real estate company,” adds Smedes York, chairman of the combined company. “We are combining two strong firms within the Triangle into an even stronger organization. By joining forces with HomeServices, we will be unmatched in our ability to serve the real estate and corporate relocation needs of new and existing clients in the Triangle. Our commitment is to make this merger seamless for our customers, who will continue to be served by their existing agents.”
York, a former city council member and mayor of Raleigh, whose family has been an integral part of the city’s development since 1910, will be joined in heading the newly named Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty by Sam Simpson and Speck Underwood, who will serve as co-chief executive officers of the combined company.
“This combination of two of the highest-quality companies in Carolinas real estate is truly the best of both worlds,” said Tommy Camp, president and chief executive officer of Prudential Carolinas Realty. “We have the strong corporate backing of HomeServices – a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and the leading national home services provider – and two deeply rooted local companies with intimate knowledge of the Triangle, one of the most sought-after addresses in America.”
Rosenberg receives Hall of Fame Award from Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®
Ron Rosenberg, Broker-In-Charge of the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office, was honored Nov. 19 at a special event held by the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®. Rosenberg received the Thomas W. Lambe, Jr. Hall of Fame Award, given annually to a REALTOR® with at least 10 years of experience who has made “contributions to the real estate industry and the REALTOR organization which have had an enduring effect.”
Rosenberg is the second Prudential Carolinas Realty broker in a row to receive this honor (Senior Vice President Rod Eller was named in 2007). Rosenberg’s father (Seymour Rosenberg) was honored with the same award in 2005 (both are pictured).
Prudential Carolinas Realty Food Drive brings in more than 5000 pounds of food for food banks across the Carolinas
During Prudential Carolinas Realty’s fall food drive, sales associates and staff collected more than 5000 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. More than $2000 in financial contributions benefitted even more neighbors in need. Contributions will feed thousands of needy Carolinians, providing nutrition to those who need it most, including young children and the elderly.
Prudential Carolinas Realty held the food drive in conjunction with Prudential Financial’s 14th Annual Global Volunteer Day, a day set aside to encourage all Prudential affiliates to participate in a local charitable cause. This year alone, more than 32,000 Prudential employees, clients, customers and friends participated in more than 800 projects in 11 different countries.
Prudential Carolinas Realty worked with food banks in the three major metropolitan markets of North Carolina to find out exactly what foods and grocery items were most needed and then asked sales associates and staff to bring in items from the list.
“There are literally hundreds of thousands of people across the Carolinas who are at risk of hunger due to the significantly depleted food supplies at all of our food banks. I am proud of the results of our first food drive,” Tommy Camp, President and CEO of Prudential Carolinas Realty, said, adding that more Prudential Carolinas Realty food drives are planned for 2009.
“The demand for food assistance is, unfortunately, increasing dramatically. With the number of recent employee layoffs, seniors living on fixed incomes and families with children living in poverty, the challenge to feed hungry individuals continues to grow. We appreciate Prudential Carolinas Realty and its employees stepping up during these challenging economic times!” Clyde W. Fitzgerald, Jr., Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, said.
To find out how you can help feed the hungry in our area, please speak with your Prudential Carolinas Realty sales associate or visit the Web site of the food bank that serves your area – Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (Triangle region):www.foodbankcenc.org; Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (Charlotte region):www.secondharvestcharlotte.org ; or Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina: www.hungernwnc.org
Prudential Carolinas Realty’s Dawson graduates from NCAR Leadership Academy
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –Kim Dawson of Prudential Carolinas Realty recently graduated from the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®’ 2008 Leadership Academy. The graduation ceremony was held during the closing session at the NCAR Annual Convention in Charlotte.
Recognizing that leadership development is an essential element in the process of improving the real estate profession, the Leadership Academy seeks to identify and train local REALTOR® leaders for future leadership positions.
The twelve participants, who were chosen from a statewide pool of highly qualified applicants, worked together in an intense training course that combined individual study, group sessions and actual project experience. Training sessions included activities to help participants identify individual leadership skills, team‐building exercises, and instruction about goal setting, network building, and improving communication skills.
Dawson is a residential REALTOR® covering the Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh and surrounding Triangle communities.
Recognized as a North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Rising Star in 2004, she has served the Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS® as a director and chair of several committees for the past five years. She most recently served as the Association’s president. Kim also serves as a director with the Triangle MLS and is a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Forms Committee.
Eight graduate from Prudential Carolinas Realty’s Real Estate Dynamics II course
Prudential Carolinas Realty sales professionals complete rigorous, skill‐based training in order to better serve today’s consumers. Eight sales associates recently completed the highly interactive, participant‐centered Real Estate Dynamics II (RED) course held in the Triad. RED II is an intensive eight‐day productivity course that combines business development strategies, presentation workshops and skill practices to help sales professionals interact successfully with traditional as well as internet‐based home buyers and sellers. The development of these business building fundamentals combined with the understanding and use of the best tools provided in the real estate industry will enable these sales professionals to better assist consumers in today’s market and build their business. Congratulations to the following Prudential Carolinas Realty sales professionals (pictured top to bottom, left to right):
• Will Brooks - Green Valley office
• Dan Bryant – Director of Training and Education
• Meagan Bowling – Winston‐Salem/Oakwood office
• Joe Tomlinson - Green Valley office
• Amy Norman – Kernersville office
• Cathy Gilkey – Kernersville office
• Lynn Rothman – Lake Norman/Huntersville office
• Bronda Martin – Kernersville office
• Laura Nelson – Winston-Salem/Oakwood office
Prudential Carolinas Realty has more than 700 sales associates and 14 offices across the two Carolinas. A full‐service residential real estate firm, Prudential Carolinas Realty offers residential real estate, mortgages, title insurance, relocation services and more. It is one of the largest residential real estate firms serving all three of North Carolina’s major metropolitan markets – the Triangle, Triad and greater Charlotte area. Prudential Carolinas Realty is owned by HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and one of the largest and fastest‐growing real estate groups in the United States. Find out more about Prudential Carolinas Realty at www.PruCarolinas.com.
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Prudential Carolinas Realty’s Nancy Harner receives prestigious national recognition
RALEIGH, N.C. – When Prudential Relocation announced the winners of this year’s national relocation awards at the September Prudential Forum, Prudential Carolinas Realty was proud to hear the name of one of our own. Nancy Harner, Senior Certified Relocation Professional and Senior Vice President, Business Development of Prudential Carolinas Realty, was nationally recognized with the prestigious Worthy of Trust Award. Harner also serves on the Relocation Advisory Council for Prudential Relocation and is a three-time winner of the North American Performance Award for Business Development. She currently serves on the Employee Relocation Council Fundamentals Faculty and is a frequent industry speaker.
“I am pleased to honor Nancy with this award and congratulate her on exhibiting the highest level of professionalism and providing the best quality of service to our clients,” said Earl Lee, President, Prudential Relocation.
Tommy Camp, President and CEO of Prudential Carolinas Realty, said, “Nancy is the consummate professional, always providing our relocation clients with superior customer service and helping to promote the Carolinas as a great place to live and work. She is a tremendous asset to our team, and we join Prudential Relocation in congratulating her on this honor.”
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Twelve Sales Associates Join Prudential Carolinas Realty
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Prudential Carolinas Realty is proud to introduce 12 new sales associates to our Carolinas real estate team: Karyn Cho, Kevin Cohan, Sarah Drummond, Pat and Mike Ellis, Marc Englebert, Cathy Gilkey, Christine Khoury, Bronda Martin, Jodi Mills, Laura Nelson and Lisa Plourde.
Cho is a new sales associate at the Durham office. She brings her experience as a retail manager, along with a marketing degree, to her work as a REALTOR® or broker. She may be reached by email at Karyn.Cho@PruCarolinas.com or at the Durham office by calling (919) 383-4663.
Cohan is a new sales associate in the Durham office. A native of Chapel Hill, Cohan has been actively involved in real estate for several years. His email address is Kevin.Cohan@PruCarolinas.com , and he may be reached by phone in the Durham office at (919) 383-4663.
Drummond is a graduate of Kent State University and a new sales associate at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Call the Lake Norman/Denver office at (704) 489-1471 to reach Drummond, or email her at Sarah.Drummond@PruCarolinas.com.
Pat and Mike Ellis have a combined total of 48 years real estate experience in the Triangle. Contact them via email at Pat.Ellis@PruCarolinas.com or Mike.Ellis@PruCarolinas.com or call the Durham office directly at (919) 383-4663.
Englebert is married to Prudential Carolinas Realty sales associate Julie Englebert, and both work from the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office. Marc has more than 20 years of sales and management experience. He may be reached by email at Marc.Englebert@PruCarolinas.com or at the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office by phone – (336) 768-3300.
Gilkey is a new real estate agent and an award-winning journalist. She may be reached via email at Cathy.Gilkey@PruCarolinas.com or by phone at the Kernersville office – (336) 992-4256.
Khoury brings more than 20 years of real estate experience to the Durham office. She is a relocation and luxury homes specialist and may be reached via email at smartmove@topproducer.com or by phone in the Durham office at (919) 383-4663.
Martin is a new sales associate in the Kernersville office. She is a seven-year real estate veteran, who specializes in new construction, fine homes, mature movers and relocation. Email her at Bronda.Martin@PruCarolinas.com or call her at the Kernersville office – (336) 996-4256.
Mills has more than 11 years of real estate experience and has won multiple real estate honors. Contact her by email at Jodi.Mills@PruCarolinas.com or in the Lake Norman/Huntersville office at (704) 892-1424.
Nelson is a four-year REALTOR® and broker now working in the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office. Nelson’s email address is Laura.Nelson@PruCarolinas.com . She and Englebert may also be reached at the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office – (336) 768-3300.
Lisa Plourde joins our Durham office with more than eight years experience in local real estate. She is a REALTOR® and broker, a Certified Luxury Homes Specialist, Certified Relocation Specialist and a staging professional. She may be reached via email at Lisa.Plourde@PruCarolinas.com or by phone in the Durham office at (919) 383-4663.
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Five Triad Sales Associates Graduate from Prudential Carolinas Realty’s RED II Course
(WINSTON-SALEM, NC) - Prudential Carolinas Realty’s newest Triad sales professionals recently completed the highly interactive, participant-centered Real Estate Dynamics II course. RED II is an intensive eight-day productivity course that combines business development strategies, presentation workshops and skill practices to help sales professionals interact successfully with home buyers and home sellers in order to build their business. Congratulations to the followingTriad sales associates:
Vickie Caddell, sales associate, Winston-Salem/Knollwood office
Jim Dowell, sales associate, Green Valley (Greensboro) office
Melodie Grimes, sales associate, Winston-Salem/Oakwood office
Elaine Hillian, sales associate, Winston-Salem/Knollwood office
Justin Shaw, sales associate, Kernersville office
Dan Bryant, Director of Training and Education for Prudential Carolinas Realty was the course instructor for RED II and also teaches regular Skill Building Workshops for the company.
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This Keystone award recognizes the leading offices in the entire Prudential Real Estate Network with the best performance overall in the number of incoming referrals generated per sales professional and the percentage converted to closed transactions.
The Inventory Performance Awards recognize excellence in the Southeast and North America for support of Prudential Relocation and their corporate clients. Among the criteria for the inventory awards are days on the market, outstanding conversion rate, broker market analysis to sales variance and direct home selling costs. Companies receiving awards are selected based upon outstanding performance records, high levels of customer service and shared business values with those of Prudential. Prudential Carolinas Realty is a consistent Award Winning Company.
Photographed in the accompanying picture (left to right) are John Van Der Wall, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services (PRERS), Nancy Harner, Senior Vice President Relocation/Business Development Prudential Carolinas Realty, Thomas Camp, President and Chief Executive Officer Prudential Carolinas Realty, and Laurie Kenan, President Prudential Real Estate Affiliates.
CURRENT NEWS
Prudential Carolinas Realty Ranked in the Top 10 Nationally
Prudential Carolinas Realty ranked in the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates (PREA) Top 10 at this year’s national sales convention. For the second straight year, Prudential Carolinas Realty ranked 8th of all Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, including more than 2,100 sales offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Additionally, the Jim Allen Group of the Prudential Carolinas Realty North Raleigh office placed 2nd in the entire PREA network, including nearly 70,000 sales associates. The Jim Allen Group was recognized for this distinction at this year’s sales convention in New Orleans.
Prudential Carolinas Realty’s Relocation team also got some well-deserved praise. John Collins and Carol Bradshaw of the Triangle Relocation division received the 2007 Regional Performance Award for Inventory Performance and also the 2007 North American Performance Award for Inventory Performance. Both awards were given in recognition of outstanding results in direct home selling costs, days on market and performance improvement. Additionally, Amy Blackman (Triangle), Linda Burleson (Charlotte) and Samantha Woltz (Triad) were honored with 2007 Prudential Referral Services Keystone Awards for Incoming Broker-to-Broker transactions.
Prudential Carolinas Realty ranked in the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates (PREA) Top 10 at this year’s national sales convention. For the second straight year, Prudential Carolinas Realty ranked 8th of all Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, including more than 2,100 sales offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Additionally, the Jim Allen Group of the Prudential Carolinas Realty North Raleigh office placed 2nd in the entire PREA network, including nearly 70,000 sales associates. The Jim Allen Group was recognized for this distinction at this year’s sales convention in New Orleans.
Prudential Carolinas Realty’s Relocation team also got some well-deserved praise. John Collins and Carol Bradshaw of the Triangle Relocation division received the 2007 Regional Performance Award for Inventory Performance and also the 2007 North American Performance Award for Inventory Performance. Both awards were given in recognition of outstanding results in direct home selling costs, days on market and performance improvement. Additionally, Amy Blackman (Triangle), Linda Burleson (Charlotte) and Samantha Woltz (Triad) were honored with 2007 Prudential Referral Services Keystone Awards for Incoming Broker-to-Broker transactions.
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Fifteen Brokers Join Prudential Carolinas Realty in Charlotte since April
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Leslie Berry has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Berry can be reached at 704.489.1471 or leslie.berry@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Martha Browne has joined their team at the South Park office. Browne can be reached at 704.227.3259 or martha.browne@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Sandy Gillies has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Gillies can be reached at 704.809.1579 or sandy.gillies@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Dottie Hall has joined their team at the Rock Hill office. Hall can be reached at 803.909.9634 or dottie.hall@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Ani Hoach has joined our team at the South Park office. Hoach can be reached at 704.227.3025 or ani.hoach@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Valerie Little has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Huntersville office. Little can be reached at 704.897.2501 or valerie.little@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Suzanne Lorinovich has re-joined our team at the Ballantyne Area office. Lorinovich can be reached at 704.607.1447 or suzanne.lorinovich@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Jerry O’Keefe has joined their team at the South Park office. O’Keefe can be reached at 704.227.3265 or jerry.okeefe@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Bobby Oxner has joined their team at the Rock Hill office. Oxner can be reached at 803.370.0380 or bobby.oxner@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Mary Parker has joined our team at the Ballantyne Area office. Parker can be reached at 704.231.9171 or mary.parker@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Debbie Ruhe has joined our team at the Ballantyne Area office. Ruhe can be reached at 704.491.1171 or debbie.ruhe@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Mohamed Suliman has joined their team at the University office. Suliman can be reached at 704.689.9075 or mohamed.suliman@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Nichole Trotter has joined their team at the South Park office. Trotter can be reached at 704.930.6211 or nichole.trotter@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Stacey Vierra has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Vierra can be reached at 704.489.1471 or stacey.vierra@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that April Yocum has joined their team at the South Park office. Yocum can be reached at 704.227.3047 or april.yocum@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Leslie Berry has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Berry can be reached at 704.489.1471 or leslie.berry@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Martha Browne has joined their team at the South Park office. Browne can be reached at 704.227.3259 or martha.browne@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Sandy Gillies has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Gillies can be reached at 704.809.1579 or sandy.gillies@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Dottie Hall has joined their team at the Rock Hill office. Hall can be reached at 803.909.9634 or dottie.hall@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Ani Hoach has joined our team at the South Park office. Hoach can be reached at 704.227.3025 or ani.hoach@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Valerie Little has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Huntersville office. Little can be reached at 704.897.2501 or valerie.little@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Suzanne Lorinovich has re-joined our team at the Ballantyne Area office. Lorinovich can be reached at 704.607.1447 or suzanne.lorinovich@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Jerry O’Keefe has joined their team at the South Park office. O’Keefe can be reached at 704.227.3265 or jerry.okeefe@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Bobby Oxner has joined their team at the Rock Hill office. Oxner can be reached at 803.370.0380 or bobby.oxner@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Mary Parker has joined our team at the Ballantyne Area office. Parker can be reached at 704.231.9171 or mary.parker@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Debbie Ruhe has joined our team at the Ballantyne Area office. Ruhe can be reached at 704.491.1171 or debbie.ruhe@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Mohamed Suliman has joined their team at the University office. Suliman can be reached at 704.689.9075 or mohamed.suliman@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Nichole Trotter has joined their team at the South Park office. Trotter can be reached at 704.930.6211 or nichole.trotter@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Stacey Vierra has joined their team at the Lake Norman/Denver office. Vierra can be reached at 704.489.1471 or stacey.vierra@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that April Yocum has joined their team at the South Park office. Yocum can be reached at 704.227.3047 or april.yocum@prucarolinas.com.
Two Home Mortgage Consultants Join Prudential Carolinas Realty
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Kathryn Bornac has joined Prudential Carolinas Realty as a home mortgage consultant in the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Kathryn Bornac has joined the HomeServices Lending team at the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office. Kathryn was born in Spring Valley, IL. She has been in the mortgage industry for 6 years and most recently worked for Granite Mortgage, Inc as senior mortgage banker. Bornac can be reached at 336.748.2038 or kathryn.bornac@hsl-nc.com.
RALEIGH, NC – Debbie Owens has joined Prudential Carolinas Realty as a home mortgage consultant in the Cary office.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Debbie Owens has joined the HomeServices Lending team at the Cary office. Debbie is a Ransomville, New York native who has been in the mortgage industry for 10 years. Most recently she worked as owner/broker at Affinity Mortgage Resources. Debbie can be reached at 919.854.1046 or debbie.owens@hsl-nc.com.
HomeServices Lending serves Prudential Carolinas Realty agents and clients with its experience in purchase financing. HomeServices Lending is an alliance between Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and HomeServices of America, Inc, a Berkshire-Hathaway Affiliate.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Kathryn Bornac has joined Prudential Carolinas Realty as a home mortgage consultant in the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Kathryn Bornac has joined the HomeServices Lending team at the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office. Kathryn was born in Spring Valley, IL. She has been in the mortgage industry for 6 years and most recently worked for Granite Mortgage, Inc as senior mortgage banker. Bornac can be reached at 336.748.2038 or kathryn.bornac@hsl-nc.com.
RALEIGH, NC – Debbie Owens has joined Prudential Carolinas Realty as a home mortgage consultant in the Cary office.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Debbie Owens has joined the HomeServices Lending team at the Cary office. Debbie is a Ransomville, New York native who has been in the mortgage industry for 10 years. Most recently she worked as owner/broker at Affinity Mortgage Resources. Debbie can be reached at 919.854.1046 or debbie.owens@hsl-nc.com.
HomeServices Lending serves Prudential Carolinas Realty agents and clients with its experience in purchase financing. HomeServices Lending is an alliance between Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and HomeServices of America, Inc, a Berkshire-Hathaway Affiliate.
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Carolinas Realty RED course graduates 12 in Charlotte
Prudential Carolinas Realty is proud to announce its newest group of graduates from its Real Estate Dynamics (RED) course. The course teaches new sales associates up-to-date techniques designed to improve their client relations skills and real estate knowledge.
Pictured left to right are the following new grads:
Back Row: Bobby Oxner – Rock Hill Nichole Trotter – South Park Debbie Ruhe – Ballantyne Hope Rollings – Rock Hill Renee Couret – Ballantyne Rosalie Rhodes – Ballantyne Ed Hogan – Denver Dan Bryant – Training Director
Front Row: Ani Hoach – South Park Christi Lazear – Denver April Yocum – South Park Margaret Price – Ballantyne Jerry O’Keefe – South Park
Pictured left to right are the following new grads:
Back Row: Bobby Oxner – Rock Hill Nichole Trotter – South Park Debbie Ruhe – Ballantyne Hope Rollings – Rock Hill Renee Couret – Ballantyne Rosalie Rhodes – Ballantyne Ed Hogan – Denver Dan Bryant – Training Director
Front Row: Ani Hoach – South Park Christi Lazear – Denver April Yocum – South Park Margaret Price – Ballantyne Jerry O’Keefe – South Park
Prudential Carolinas Realty RED course graduates 11 in the Triad
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Prudential Carolinas Realty is proud to announce its newest group of graduates from its Real Estate Dynamics (RED) course. The course teaches new sales associates up-to-date techniques designed to improve their client relations skills and real estate knowledge.
Pictured left to right are the following new grads:
Rick Bell – Winston-Salem/Knollwood Komal Chandhoke – Winston-Salem/Knollwood Juanita Isbell – Kernersville Chris Churney – Kernersville Dan Bryant – Facilitator/Training Manager Susan Hayworth – Green Valley Kim Cowett – Green Valley Julia Forrester – Winston-Salem/Oakwood Kelly Walker – Kernersville Daniel Fitzgerald – Tanglewood Melissa Hinkle – Green Valley Dan Hartley – Winston-Salem/Oakwood
Pictured left to right are the following new grads:
Rick Bell – Winston-Salem/Knollwood Komal Chandhoke – Winston-Salem/Knollwood Juanita Isbell – Kernersville Chris Churney – Kernersville Dan Bryant – Facilitator/Training Manager Susan Hayworth – Green Valley Kim Cowett – Green Valley Julia Forrester – Winston-Salem/Oakwood Kelly Walker – Kernersville Daniel Fitzgerald – Tanglewood Melissa Hinkle – Green Valley Dan Hartley – Winston-Salem/Oakwood
Eleven Brokers Join Prudential Carolinas Realty in the Triad since April
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Gewel Beard has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Gewel is a Guilford County native who prior to joining our company had worked in the production industry for 21 years. Most recently she was the production manager for PBM Graphics in Greensboro. Beard can be reached at 336.561.6585 or gewel.beard@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Rick Bell has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office. Rick is a Charlotte native who obtained his BA in economics from North Carolina State University. Since 2001 he has been president of Bell Research. Bell can be reached at 336.748.2124 or rick.bell@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Komal Chandhoke has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office. Komal is from India, settled in Winston Salem. She has received her BA in economics and psychology from Lady Shriram College, Delhi University, India. Komal has 12+ years of experience in managing customer relationships, including 6 years as manager, in the banking industry. Komal can be reached at 336.748.2217 or komal.chandhoke@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Chris Churney has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Chris is a Beckley, West Virginia native who received her BS in accounting from Mountain State University. She has been in the real estate industry for over 4 years. Chris most recently worked for Builders 1st Choice in High Point as the community sales manager. Churney can be reached at 336.564.2185 or chris.churney@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that John Cosgrove has re-joined their team at the Clemmons office. John has lived in the Clemmons area for 22 years. He received his BS in Management & Economics from Oakland University in Michigan and has been in the real estate industry for 17+ years. Cosgrove can be reached at 336.714.7061 or john.cosgrove@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Sabrina Dailey has joined the Jamie Harrelson Team as buyer’s agent at the Kernersville office. Sabrina is a Wytheville, Virginia native who prior to joining our company, worked for 15 years in loss prevention for a grocery store chain. Dailey can be reached at 336.802.4098 or sabrina.dailey@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Julia Forrester has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office. Julia is a third generation Winston-Salem REALTOR® and can be reached at 336.659.3906 or julia.forrester@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Dan Hartley has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office. Hartley can be reached at 336.760.7284 or dan.hartley@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Joe Hooker has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Hooker can be reached at 336.564.2181 or joe.hooker@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Juanita Isbell has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Juanita is a Waverly, New York native who has been in the real estate industry for 5 years. She received her degree in business from Ridley Lowell Business College and most recently was the co-owner/business manager for a local equipment retailer. Isbell can be reached at 336.992.8936 or juanita.isbell@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Kelly Walker has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Kelly is a Columbia, South Carolina native who obtained her BS in marketing management from University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Prior to joining our team, she worked for several companies in an accounting and customer service capacity. Walker can be reached at 336.918.9702 or kelly.walker@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Gewel Beard has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Gewel is a Guilford County native who prior to joining our company had worked in the production industry for 21 years. Most recently she was the production manager for PBM Graphics in Greensboro. Beard can be reached at 336.561.6585 or gewel.beard@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Rick Bell has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office. Rick is a Charlotte native who obtained his BA in economics from North Carolina State University. Since 2001 he has been president of Bell Research. Bell can be reached at 336.748.2124 or rick.bell@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Komal Chandhoke has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Knollwood office. Komal is from India, settled in Winston Salem. She has received her BA in economics and psychology from Lady Shriram College, Delhi University, India. Komal has 12+ years of experience in managing customer relationships, including 6 years as manager, in the banking industry. Komal can be reached at 336.748.2217 or komal.chandhoke@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Chris Churney has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Chris is a Beckley, West Virginia native who received her BS in accounting from Mountain State University. She has been in the real estate industry for over 4 years. Chris most recently worked for Builders 1st Choice in High Point as the community sales manager. Churney can be reached at 336.564.2185 or chris.churney@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that John Cosgrove has re-joined their team at the Clemmons office. John has lived in the Clemmons area for 22 years. He received his BS in Management & Economics from Oakland University in Michigan and has been in the real estate industry for 17+ years. Cosgrove can be reached at 336.714.7061 or john.cosgrove@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Sabrina Dailey has joined the Jamie Harrelson Team as buyer’s agent at the Kernersville office. Sabrina is a Wytheville, Virginia native who prior to joining our company, worked for 15 years in loss prevention for a grocery store chain. Dailey can be reached at 336.802.4098 or sabrina.dailey@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Julia Forrester has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office. Julia is a third generation Winston-Salem REALTOR® and can be reached at 336.659.3906 or julia.forrester@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Dan Hartley has joined their team at the Winston-Salem/Oakwood office. Hartley can be reached at 336.760.7284 or dan.hartley@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Joe Hooker has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Hooker can be reached at 336.564.2181 or joe.hooker@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Juanita Isbell has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Juanita is a Waverly, New York native who has been in the real estate industry for 5 years. She received her degree in business from Ridley Lowell Business College and most recently was the co-owner/business manager for a local equipment retailer. Isbell can be reached at 336.992.8936 or juanita.isbell@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Kelly Walker has joined their team at the Kernersville office. Kelly is a Columbia, South Carolina native who obtained her BS in marketing management from University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Prior to joining our team, she worked for several companies in an accounting and customer service capacity. Walker can be reached at 336.918.9702 or kelly.walker@prucarolinas.com.
Thirteen Brokers Join Prudential Carolinas Realty in the Triangle since April
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that John Bissette has joined the Jim Allen Group at the North Raleigh office. Bissette can be reached at 919.255.0450 or john.bissette@jimallen.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Laurin Easthom has joined their team at the Chapel Hill office. Easthom can be reached at 919.913.2557 or laurin.easthom@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Brandon Hart has joined their team at the Chapel Hill office. Hart can be reached at 919.257.8088 or brandon.hart@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Graham Marlette has joined their team at the Durham office. Marlette can be reached at 919.313.6787 or graham.marlette@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Justin Mascho has joined their team at the Glenwood office. Mascho can be reached at 919.389.4748 or justin.mascho@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Candace McCuiston has joined their team at the Cary office. McCuiston can be reached at 919.582.2034 or candace.mccuiston@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Courtney Mills has joined their team at the Glenwood office. Mills can be reached at 919.645.3137 or courtney.mills@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Angela Pearce has joined the Jim Allen Group in North Raleigh as New Homes Listing Director. Pearce can be reached at 919.645.2169 or angela@jimallen.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that George Perry has joined the Jim Allen Group in North Raleigh as a weekend broker. Perry can be reached at 919.801.8701 or george.perry@jimallen.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Jill Randolph has joined the their team at the North Raleigh office. Randolph can be reached at 919.645.2172 or jill.randolph@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Emily Smith has joined the their team at the Cary office. Emily can be reached at 919.259.3841 or emily.smith@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Ken Werner has joined the their team at the North Raleigh office. Werner can be reached at 919.671.4444 or ken.werner@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Lee White has joined the their team at the Chapel Hill office. White can be reached at 919.619.5046 or lee.white@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that John Bissette has joined the Jim Allen Group at the North Raleigh office. Bissette can be reached at 919.255.0450 or john.bissette@jimallen.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Laurin Easthom has joined their team at the Chapel Hill office. Easthom can be reached at 919.913.2557 or laurin.easthom@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Brandon Hart has joined their team at the Chapel Hill office. Hart can be reached at 919.257.8088 or brandon.hart@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Graham Marlette has joined their team at the Durham office. Marlette can be reached at 919.313.6787 or graham.marlette@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Justin Mascho has joined their team at the Glenwood office. Mascho can be reached at 919.389.4748 or justin.mascho@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Candace McCuiston has joined their team at the Cary office. McCuiston can be reached at 919.582.2034 or candace.mccuiston@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Courtney Mills has joined their team at the Glenwood office. Mills can be reached at 919.645.3137 or courtney.mills@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Angela Pearce has joined the Jim Allen Group in North Raleigh as New Homes Listing Director. Pearce can be reached at 919.645.2169 or angela@jimallen.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that George Perry has joined the Jim Allen Group in North Raleigh as a weekend broker. Perry can be reached at 919.801.8701 or george.perry@jimallen.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Jill Randolph has joined the their team at the North Raleigh office. Randolph can be reached at 919.645.2172 or jill.randolph@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Emily Smith has joined the their team at the Cary office. Emily can be reached at 919.259.3841 or emily.smith@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Ken Werner has joined the their team at the North Raleigh office. Werner can be reached at 919.671.4444 or ken.werner@prucarolinas.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces that Lee White has joined the their team at the Chapel Hill office. White can be reached at 919.619.5046 or lee.white@prucarolinas.com.
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Prudential Carolinas Realty donates blood to Red Cross in the Triangle
Prudential Carolinas Realty held a blood drive at their Durham office on May 9, 2008. More than half of the 51 sales associates in that office donated blood to the American Red Cross.
Thank you to sales associate JoEllen Mason for coordinating this effort and all who helped and donated. Read more
Thank you to sales associate JoEllen Mason for coordinating this effort and all who helped and donated. Read more
Prudential Carolinas Realty raised over $4,400 for Durham Central Park in the Triangle
Prudential Carolinas Realty’s Durham office held a raffle on May 6, 2008 to raise money to beautify Durham Central Park.
Over the past 5 years, the Durham office has raised money in order to donate a beautiful Dragon fly bench, Trellis, family art piece, gorgeous plantings, and a lot of time planting, building, weeding and helping to beautify Durham Central Park. Our sales associates even donated a “piece of the rock”, by bringing a rock and building a brick wall beside our Prudential Bench.
Congratulations to Jim Argus, the winner of a weekend trip to Bald Head Island, whose ticket was purchased by sales associate Stacie Dye. Read more
Over the past 5 years, the Durham office has raised money in order to donate a beautiful Dragon fly bench, Trellis, family art piece, gorgeous plantings, and a lot of time planting, building, weeding and helping to beautify Durham Central Park. Our sales associates even donated a “piece of the rock”, by bringing a rock and building a brick wall beside our Prudential Bench.
Congratulations to Jim Argus, the winner of a weekend trip to Bald Head Island, whose ticket was purchased by sales associate Stacie Dye. Read more
Prudential Carolinas Realty attends Green Building Seminar at Winmore in the Triangle
Prudential Carolinas Realty sales associates from the Durham and Chapel Hill offices gathered for a Green Building Seminar on May 6, 2008 at Winmore, Carrboro’s first green-built, mixed-use village of single family homes, townhomes, and unique live/work environments.
“Home values increase by roughly $20.00 for every $1.00 in annual energy savings, and green materials can up the value even more,” Tracey continues, quoting David Bach, author of Go Green, Live Rich. “Going green truly is an investment in our future.”
Seminar attendees said they found the program educational, especially in terms of how green building adds value for customers. “The seminar was very informative,” says Christine Danko, real estate broker with Prudential Carolinas Realty in Durham. “It taught me that there are lots of different levels of being green, and that green building is about a whole system, not unrelated parts. What I learned in the program will be very helpful as I interact with clients.”
For more information about the Winmore neighborhood, please contact Carole Selkirk, Alma Douglas Gaudette, and Lia Williams of Prudential Carolinas Realty at 919.968.4496 or visit www.winmoreneighborhod.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty sales associates from the Durham and Chapel Hill offices gathered for a Green Building Seminar on May 6, 2008 at Winmore, Carrboro’s first green-built, mixed-use village of single family homes, townhomes, and unique live/work environments.
“Home values increase by roughly $20.00 for every $1.00 in annual energy savings, and green materials can up the value even more,” Tracey continues, quoting David Bach, author of Go Green, Live Rich. “Going green truly is an investment in our future.”
Seminar attendees said they found the program educational, especially in terms of how green building adds value for customers. “The seminar was very informative,” says Christine Danko, real estate broker with Prudential Carolinas Realty in Durham. “It taught me that there are lots of different levels of being green, and that green building is about a whole system, not unrelated parts. What I learned in the program will be very helpful as I interact with clients.”
For more information about the Winmore neighborhood, please contact Carole Selkirk, Alma Douglas Gaudette, and Lia Williams of Prudential Carolinas Realty at 919.968.4496 or visit www.winmoreneighborhod.com.
Prudential Carolinas Realty announces Williams membership in Elite International Real Estate Network
Joyce Williams of Prudential Carolinas Realty (University Office) will be awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and will join a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with international clients as well as immigrants. The CIPS Designation will be awarded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which represents over 1,200,000 REALTORS in the United States. Williams will be formally recognized at NAR'S Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida on November 8, 2008.
Members of the CIPS Network are crucial players in today's global real estate market. The CIPS designation recognizes members who have achieved the necessary training and experience to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the CIPS designation, REALTORS complete rigorous coursework devoted to learning cultural differences and international business practices. Designees must also prove achievement in international real estate transactions. Williams joins a distinguished society of over 1500 real estate professionals throughout the world who have earned the CIPS designation. "This is a highly prestigious award in our industry" said Tony Macaluso, CIPS, NAR International Operations Committee Chair. "Joyce Williams is now established as an expert in international real estate. Read more
Members of the CIPS Network are crucial players in today's global real estate market. The CIPS designation recognizes members who have achieved the necessary training and experience to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the CIPS designation, REALTORS complete rigorous coursework devoted to learning cultural differences and international business practices. Designees must also prove achievement in international real estate transactions. Williams joins a distinguished society of over 1500 real estate professionals throughout the world who have earned the CIPS designation. "This is a highly prestigious award in our industry" said Tony Macaluso, CIPS, NAR International Operations Committee Chair. "Joyce Williams is now established as an expert in international real estate. Read more
Prudential Carolinas Realty Sales Associate Receives Award From Prudential Financial
Prudential Carolinas Realty is proud to announce that Carolyn Clontz of the company’s Green Valley office in Greensboro has won a Prudential CARES Volunteer grant from Prudential Financial.
The program annually awards grants to charitable causes supported by active and retired sales associates affiliated with Prudential. The goal of the program is to encourage active volunteerism and to help fund some of the best local organizations they support. Prudential CARES distributed more than $450,000 this year and has distributed more than $9.6 million dollars since 1991.
Clontz was awarded a $250 volunteer grant on behalf of Thomas A. Hunter Elementary School, in the Guilford County School System. Last year, Clontz volunteered 60 hours with the school’s Pre-K program.
The program annually awards grants to charitable causes supported by active and retired sales associates affiliated with Prudential. The goal of the program is to encourage active volunteerism and to help fund some of the best local organizations they support. Prudential CARES distributed more than $450,000 this year and has distributed more than $9.6 million dollars since 1991.
Clontz was awarded a $250 volunteer grant on behalf of Thomas A. Hunter Elementary School, in the Guilford County School System. Last year, Clontz volunteered 60 hours with the school’s Pre-K program.
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