HomeGain Announces 2007 AgentEvaluator® Top Performers

Posted by: Peggy Boehm on January 29th, 2008

Congratulations to all our top real estate agents! 2007 turned out to be a successful year for many HomeGain agents, despite the downturned market nationwide.

In 2007 HomeGain’s top five (5) agents earned an average of $198,000 in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator®business and an average of 23 closed transactions.

In addition to highlighting the 2007 Top Performers by Region and the 2007 Top Performers by State, HomeGain recognizes agents in each region of the country who had impressive sales with honorable mentions.

We look forward to continued success for all of our member agents during 2008.

Before I announce the Top AgentEvaluator Performers, here are some 2007 HomeGain highlights:

In 2007 HomeGain’s top five (5) agents earned an average of $198k in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator business and an average of 23 closed transactions.
Average successful agent closed 2.5 HG generated transactions in 2007; these transactions generated an average of $609k in sales volume per agent.
619 agents earned in excess of $75k in gross commissions from their HG leads.
299 agents earned in excess of $125k in gross commissions from their HG leads.
HomeGain’s average sales price was $244k in 2007.
HomeGain’s average home price remained essentially flat year over year in 2007. ($244,006 in 2007 vs. $244,040 in 2006).
The average successful HG agent earned over $24,900 in gross closed commissions.

And the 2007 Top AgentEvaluator Performers are…

2007 Top Performers – Nationwide

Highest Dollar Volume – Nationwide

Nationwide (and East Region) Top Performer

Eric Pakulla, RE/MAX Advantage Realty, MD

$398,142 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain and I have a mutually beneficial relationship,” said Eric Pakulla. “HomeGain continues to send me qualified customers who need to buy or sell a home. I feel fortunate to be able to turn those leads into successful sales.”

Nationwide Honorable Mentions
Rob Silver (VA): $195,534
Jim Tierney (CA): $145,035
David and Dorothy Eiglarsh (FL): $128,321

Highest Volume of Home Sales – Nationwide

Nationwide Top Performers (2 Way Tie)

Eric Pakulla, RE/MAX Advantage Realty, MD
Barbara Tidwell, Keller Williams Realty, TX
40 closed transactions

Barbara Tidwell

“As a HomeGain agent, people are already positive towards me when they meet me, and that makes the whole process easier on everyone,” said Barbara Tidwell.

Nationwide Honorable Mentions
Patsy Whittington (TX): 22 home sales
Sharon Kunz (GA): 19 home sales
James DeLaGarza (TX): 18 home sales

2007 Top Performers – By Region

Highest Dollar Volume

East Region (and Nationwide) Top Performer

Eric Pakulla, RE/MAX Advantage Realty, MD: $398,142 in gross closed commissions
(See Highest Dollar Volume – Nationwide)

East Region Honorable Mentions
Rob Silver (VA): $195,534
Gary Mercer (PA): $107,697
Carolyn Sullivan (NY): $100,790

Southeast Region Top Performer

David and Dorothy Eiglarsh, RE/MAX HomeTown, FL

$128,321 in gross closed commissions

“I welcome the added business that I’ve gained from using HomeGain over the years,” noted David Eiglarsh. “HomeGain has tremendous resources to attract internet business that would be difficult to obtain otherwise.”

Southeast Region Honorable Mentions
Jennifer Walker-Derby (GA): $96,463
Sharon Kunz (GA): $92,840
Christiane Qualls (FL): $66,515

North Central Region Top Performer

Philip and Carol Kyburz, Real Estate One, MI

$93,889 in gross closed commissions

Philip and Carol Kyburz

“Real estate market in Michigan is one of the toughest in the entire country right now with only about 30% of the homes put on the market selling at the present time in our area,” said Philip Kyburz of Real Estate One in Michigan.

“Unemployment is over 7% and it has been quoted that we are in a single state recession. We appreciate HomeGain’s commitment to its agents and programs. Carol and I contribute our success in this tough market to treating people fairly and honestly, telling our clients what they need to hear instead of what they may want to hear and marketing homes aggressively.”

North Central Region Honorable Mentions
Karen Breen Elia (IL): $91,256
Les Davis (MO): $90,876
Joe Niece (MN): $88,311

South Region Top Performer

Barbara Tidwell, Keller Williams Realty, TX (See Top Volume of Sales – Nationwide)

South Region Honorable Mentions
Patsy Whittington (TX): $113,707
Lee Hudman (TX): $99,690
Scott Myers (TX): $89,114

Northwest Region Top Performer

Theresa Tuengel, RE/MAX Northwest Realtors (WA)

$72,047 in gross closed commissions

Theresa Tuengel

“I think in any type of market people are looking for a broker with education and experience,” stated Theresa Tuengel. “I think they want someone who works hard and doesn’t just rely on the MLS to get the job done. I think in slower markets consumers are looking for a broker to stop blabbing and get the job done, period! The clients want me to help not “sell the consumer.” It is a big decision and a ton of money to buy a home in our area.”

“Consequently,” Theresa continued, “people need good quality resources, help, information, someone who knows how to navigate what can be dangerous waters and help them protect their investment. I am in no hurry and provide “Red Carpet” treatment no matter what the price range of clientele. The Golden Rule is how I treat all clients, and associates in the industries related to our own. Simple idea, takes 100% effort for me to do it.”

Northwest Region Honorable Mentions
Debra Wostmann (OR): $71,686
Pat Deptuch (WA): $62,310
Theresa Lowe (WA): $44,866

West Region Top Performer

Jim Tierney, NetEquity Real Estate (CA)

$145,035 in gross closed commissions

Jim Tierney

“HomeGain is the most reliable and consistent lead generation company that I use,” noted Jim Tierney. “You need to have many different sources of real estate leads and lead generation sources to be successful and HomeGain is consistently at the top of my list.”

West Region Honorable Mentions
Alan Shafran (CA): $101,635
Carl Medford (CA): $88,175
Sue Nelson and Terry Nachtergaele (NV): $85,794

Highest Volume of Home Sales – By Region