We are pleased to announce the HomeGain AgentEvaluator Top Performers™ of 2008.

Many HomeGain real estate agents and brokers had successful years, despite the downturned in home prices market nationwide. We are proud to recognize these agents for their high level of accomplishment in association with HomeGain’s AgentEvaluator marketing program.

In addition to highlighting the 2008 Top Performers by Region, 2008 Top Performers by State, and Rookie Agent of the Year, HomeGain recognizes agents in each region of the country that had impressive sales and are deserving of honorable mention.

HomeGain is proud that we can quantify the many successes of our AgentEvaluator agents in 2008.

Congratulations to all of our 2008 top performers! We look forward to continued success for all of our member agents during 2009.

Before announcing the Top AgentEvaluator Performers below, here are some 2008 AgentEvaluator and market highlights:

2008 AgentEvaluator Highlights:

• HomeGain recognizes 51 of its member real estate agents who have received Top Performer awards based on nationwide, regional and state achievements,
• Overall, in 2008 HomeGain’s top five Realtors earned an average of $236,918 in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator business and an average of 20 closed transactions.
• We now have a  total of 846 member agents in the AgentEvaluator Silver, Gold and Platinum Clubs based on the following criteria:
  - 229 agents are Silver Club honorees with an excess of $50,000 in gross commissions earned from their HomeGain leads.
  - 271 agents are Gold Club honorees with an excess of $75,000 in gross commissions.
  - 346 agents are Platinum Club honorees with an excess of $125,000 in gross commissions.
• The average AgentEvaluator Platinum, Gold or Silver agent earned over $31,348 in gross closed commissions in 2008 and closed an average of 5.5 transactions.
• HomeGain’s average home sale price nationwide was $236,602 in 2008.
• HomeGain’s average home price nationwide fell only 3% in 2008 over 2007. ($236,602 in 2008 vs. $244,006 in 2007)

And the 2008 Top AgentEvaluator Performers are…

2008 Top Performers – Nationwide

Highest Dollar Volume

Nationwide and East Region Top Performer

Eric Pakulla

RE/MAX Advantage, Maryland

$370,920 in gross closed commissions in 2008

“HomeGain is an incredible company,” stated Eric Pakulla. “I can spend my time prospecting for other leads while my partner, HomeGain, forwards leads my way.  These are customers that I most likely wouldn’t have found if it wasn’t for HomeGain. With AgentEvaluator, the cost is minimal and commissions have exceeded hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thirty three percent of my business now comes from HomeGain.  It has consistently gone up each year.  I suspect 2009 will be no different. In 2006 I exceeded the million dollar mark on commissions just from HomeGain alone. My ROI is incredible.”

Eric is also a HomeGain Advisor and HomeGain Blog contributor.

Nationwide Honorable Mentions

· Mary Ann Morrar (CA) – $227,400

· Robert A. Gosalvez and Gary Shapiro (CA) – $212,240

· Andrea K. Dugan (VA) – $202,893

Highest Volume of Home Sales

Nationwide and South Region Top Performer

Barbara Tidwell

Keller Williams Realty, Texas

34 closed transactions in 2008

Nationwide Honorable Mentions

· Eric Pakulla (MD) – 27 home sales

· Les Davis (MO) – 15 home sales

· Mike Beernink (GA) – 13 home sales

Highest Dollar Volume – By Region

East Region Top Performer:

Eric Pakulla

RE/MAX Advantage, Maryland

$370,920 in gross closed commissions (See Highest Dollar Volume – Nationwide)

“HomeGain’s lead generation methods are amazing,” said Eric Pakulla. “I receive high quality home buyer and seller leads. Each of the leads are highly motivated consumers that want to buy or sell real estate. HomeGain’s employees are top notch as well.  Anytime I have had questions they are professionally answered. HomeGain really supports each of their agents. They really want each of their agent partners to succeed.”

East Region Honorable Mentions

· Andrea K. Dugan (VA) – $227,743

· Greg Salera (VA) – $135,158

· Chris Canfield (CT) – $119,170

Southeast Region Top Performer:

David & Dorothy Eiglarsh

Eiglarsh Realty, Inc., Florida

$112,880 in gross closed commissions

Southeast Region Honorable Mentions

· Mike Beernink (GA) – $90,351

· Sharon Kunz (GA) – $90,336

· Judy Russell (NC) – $73,018

North Central Region Top Performer:

Les Davis

Realty Executives Metro One, Missouri

$130,973 in gross closed commissions (See North Central Region – Highest Volume of Home Sales)

“HomeGain has been a phenomenal program,” said Les Davis. “We have been with HomeGain since the beginning and it has been a very steady source of qualified and motivated leads.  AgentEvaluator is our product of choice and we love it because of the ability to put our best foot forward in front of the client and tell them all about all that we do.  HomeGain provides about a third of our leads each year and constantly produces a fresh source of quality clients.”

North Central Honorable Mentions

· Cindy Hanson & Joe Welu (MN) – $118,122

· Susan & Ron Pickard (IL) – $90,839

· Mario Greco (IL) – $90,590

South Region Top Performer:

Barbara Tidwell

Keller Williams Realty, Texas

34 closed transactions (See Highest Volume of Sales – Nationwide)

South Region Honorable Mentions

· Sharon Detrick (TX) – $137,109

· Scott Myers (TX) – $99,414

· Don Lawyer (TX) – $99,390

Northwest Region Top Performer:

Debra Wostmann

Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty, Oregon

$183,123 in gross closed commissions

“I am very happy with HomeGain and the amount of business it has brought to me during a challenging market,” stated Debra Wostmann. ”AgentEvaluator is so easy to use and helped me to cultivate leads and turn them in to successful sales. I would say about 50% of my business came from HomeGain leads in 2008. HomeGain has certainly broadened my sphere of potential clients and has helped to increase my business each year I have been a member.”

Northwest Region Honorable Mentions

· Theresa Tuengel (WA) – $68,014

· Pat Deptuch (WA) – $58,388

· Amanda MacLaughlin (OR) – $56,891

West Region Top Performer:

Mary Ann Morrar

The San Diego Real Estate Store, California

$227,400 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain is a great source of leads for me,” stated Mary Ann Morrar. “Over the years I have come to depend on HomeGain for 30 to 40 percent of my business income. HomeGain is the only lead generating company I use. Thanks for the Top Performer award, it was a nice surprise. I was the #3 Top Performer in the Western Region in 2001!”

West Region Honorable Mentions

· Robert A. Gosalvez and Gary Shapiro (CA) - $212,240

· Carl Medford (CA) – $170,454

· Vickie Perez (CA) – $170,000

Highest Volume of Home Sales – By Region

East Region Top Performer:

Eric Pakulla

RE/MAX Advantage, Maryland

27 closed transactions (See Highest Dollar Volume – Nationwide)

East Region Honorable Mentions

· Andrea K. Dugan (VA) – 10 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Greg Salera (VA) – 10 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Chris Canfield (CT) – 8 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Carolyn Sullivan (NY) – 8 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

Southeast Region Top Performer:

Mike Beernink

Century 21 Findley, Georgia

13 closed transactions

“HomeGain has been a very nice addition to my overall business.  I began utilizing HomeGain in 2004,” said Mike Beernink. “Prospecting is of major importance in this business and I feel like HomeGain handles a good segment of that for me!  This makes it easier for me to focus on the day to day business of taking care of my clients.  I am very grateful to HomeGain, and very much value the service!”

Southeast Region Honorable Mentions

· Judy Russell (NC) – 8 home sales (Three –Way Tie)

· Karen Killen (FL) - 8 home sales (Three –Way Tie)

· Sharon Kunz (GA) – 8 home sales (Three –Way Tie)

North Central Region Top Performer:

Les Davis

Realty Executives Metro One, Missouri

15 closed transactions (See North Central Region – Highest Dollar Volume)

North Central Region Honorable Mentions

· Andrew Neal (IN) – 9 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Roger Sexton (OH) – 9 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Barbara & John Wyatt (MO) – 8 home sales

South Region Top Performer:

Barbara Tidwell

Keller Williams Realty, Texas

34 closed transactions (See Highest Volume of Sales – Nationwide)

South Region Honorable Mentions

· James DeLaGarza (TX) – 11 home sales

· Don Lawyer (TX) – 10 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Patsy Whittington (TX) – 10 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

Northwest Region Top Performer:

Debra Wostmann

Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty, Oregon

6 closed transactions

Northwest Region Honorable Mentions

· Pat Deptuch (WA) – 5 home sales

· Amanda MacLaughlin (OR) – 4 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· David & Laura Hokenson (WA) – 4 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

West Region Top Performer:

Toni Coursey

Coldwell Banker, Arizona

11 closed transactions

“I have been with HomeGain for 3 years now and have been delighted with the results,” said Toni Coursey. “Closings from HomeGain represent 40% of my overall business.  I specialize in internet marketing and have found that the clients I receive through HomeGain appreciate my ability to communicate with them via email and text messaging.  Although it has been a depressed market, my sales have continued to increase each year regardless of the market. THANK YOU, HOMEGAIN, FOR INCREASING MY SALES IN 2008.”

West Region Honorable Mentions

· Bob Calicchia (CO) – 10 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Brenda Porter (NV) – 10 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Anne Hunter (CO) – 7 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Carl Medford (CA) – 7 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

Shannon Atkins

RE/MAX Highlander, North Carolina

Shannon closed 4 transactions in her first year with HomeGain for $12,431 in gross closed commissions.

“I saw a lot of success with home buyers in my area through AgentEvaluator in 2008,” said Shannon Atkins. “HomeGain business accounts for about a third of my total business. It’s been a great start to our relationship and I look forward to continuing with HomeGain. Thank you for this award!”

2008 Top Performers – By State

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