We are pleased to announce the HomeGain AgentEvaluator® Top Performers™ of 2009.

Many HomeGain real estate agents and brokers had successful years, despite the downturn in home prices 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 2009 Top Performers Nationwide, by Region, by State, and Rookie Agents of the Year, HomeGain recognizes agents who had impressive results and are deserving of honorable mentions. (Read the PRWeb press release)

HomeGain is proud that we can quantify the many successes of our AgentEvaluator agents in 2009. We look forward to continued success for all of our member agents in 2010.

Before announcing the Top AgentEvaluator Performers below, here are some 2009 AgentEvaluator highlights:

2009 AgentEvaluator Highlights:

• HomeGain recognizes 53 of its member real estate agents who have received Top Performer awards based on nationwide, regional and state achievements.
• Overall, in 2009 HomeGain’s top five Realtors earned an average of $146,885 in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator business and an average of 21 closed home sales (transactions).
• We now have a  total of 895 member agents in the AgentEvaluator Silver, Gold, Platinum and Million Dollar Clubs based on the following criteria:

- 2 agents are Million Dollar Club honorees, having earned over one million dollars in gross lifetime commissions from HomeGain business
- 22 agents are Diamond Club honorees, having earned over $500,000 in commissions
- 352 agents are Platinum Club honorees, having earned over $125,000 in commissions
- 282 agents are Gold Club honorees, having earned over $75,000 in commissions
- 237 agents are Silver Club honorees, having earned over $50,000 in  commissions

And the 2009 Top Performers for AgentEvaluator are…

2009 Nationwide Top Performers
2009 Regional Top Performers – Highest Dollar Volume
2009 Regional Top Performers – Highest Volume of Home Sales
2009 Rookie Agents of the Year
2009 State Top Performers

2009 Top Performers – Nationwide

Highest Volume of Home Sales

Nationwide and South Region Top Performer

Barbara Tidwell

Keller Williams Realty, Texas

33 closed transactions in 2009

“HomeGain continues to be a great marketing partner! It has been a wonderful addition to my business over the years.”

Nationwide Honorable Mentions

· Eric Pakulla (MD) – 32 home sales

· Scott Myers (TX) – 17 home sales

· Therese Albertini (PA) – 17 home sales

Highest Dollar Volume

Nationwide and Northeast Region Top Performer

Eric Pakulla

RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Maryland

$268,503 in gross closed commissions in 2009 (32 home sales)

“I am thrilled to be announced as the 2009 HomeGain National Top Performer.  This is a great award that I have worked hard at earning.  I have been fortunate to win this award the last five years. HomeGain is a great tool that I use to convert high quality internet leads.  HomeGain allows me to work in other areas of my business while they generate legitimate buyer and seller leads.  HomeGain is a company that really cares about their agents.  They offer training and support unlike other lead generation companies.  They have a vested interest in my success.  For any agent that isn’t currently using this company, sign up now.”

Eric is also a HomeGain Advisor and HomeGain Blog contributor.

Nationwide Honorable Mentions

· Sara & Steve Gerhart (CA) – $133,191

· Carl Medford (CA) – $122,8537

· Barbara Tidwell (TX) – $108,195

Highest Dollar Volume – By Region

Northeast Region Top Performer:

Eric Pakulla

RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Maryland

$268,503 in gross closed commissions (See Highest Dollar Volume – Nationwide)

East Region Honorable Mentions

· Carol Cei (PA) – $73,369

“I was out of Real Estate sales for many years doing appraisals and financing.  When I decided to return, I joined HomeGain to jump-start my business.  Well, HomeGain actually electrified my production for 2009.  Leads from HomeGain generated almost 38% of my gross commissions.  More than that, I have already received some referrals from satisfied clients and have met some of the nicest people I’ve ever worked with,” stated Cei.

· Anne Schuman (NJ) – $57,896

· Carolyn Sullivan (NY) – $55,730

“HomeGain is a real asset to my real estate business in a tough market!,” commented Sullivan.

Southeast Region Top Performer:

Melinda Schnur

RE/MAX Allegiance, Virginia

$74,260 in gross closed commissions
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“HomeGain has been an essential service to our business, and has allowed us to be quite prosperous in a time when agents are scrambling for quality leads. If managed properly, it can be an abundant supply of new business that can lead to long-term relationships. Our HomeGain clients are our clients for life.”

Southeast Honorable Mentions

· Virginia Cheezum (VA) – $51,489

· Karen Casey-Cave (FL) – $49,136

· Sandra Crews (VA) – $48,692

Midwest Region Top Performer:

Karen Breen Elia

RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Illinois

$47,112 in gross closed commissions

“I am so glad that I have been with HomeGain for the last 11 years!  Even in tough real estate years such as 2009, HomeGain continues to provide a high level of listing leads; serious sellers who are looking for quality representation.  25% of my closed transactions in 2009 were generated through HomeGain, which was more than any other internet generated lead system.  HomeGain positively contributes to my bottom line on a consistent basis. “

Midwest Honorable Mentions

· Mark Goldberg (IL) – $37,737

“Everyday I get inundated with online services trying to sell me leads. HomeGain is the only organization that I have come across that has qualified leads that you don’t pay for up front. HomeGain has become an integral part of my business plan.”

· Philip and Carol Kyburz (MI) – $35,716

“It has been a pleasure to be associated with HomeGain over the years. Southeast Michigan has been hit hard with unemployment and the changes in the automobile industry. In a tough real estate market like ours, it is helpful to have a solid partner to work with. Thank you HomeGain!”

· Susan and Ron Pickard (IL) – $34,242

“HomeGain continues to be our primary online lead resource.  Consumers continue to like the platform and the agent tools make the interaction efficient.”

South Region Top Performer:

Barbara Tidwell

Keller Williams Realty, Texas

$108,195 in gross closed commissions

South Region Honorable Mentions

· Les Davis (MO) – $80,467

“HomeGain has very high quality leads who are ready to sell or buy.  The HomeGain program has been very successful for us because we can tailor our proposals to the individual and respond to them on a personal level.  It is a top-notch lead program for both the Agents and the Clients.”

· Danielle Boling (TX)

Northwest Region Top Performer:

Gregory Rippel

Coldwell Banker Danforth, Washington

$48,977 in gross closed commissions

“My investment in HomeGain has proven to be one of the wisest business decisions I have ever made. From the start HomeGain has provided high-quality leads that proved the HomeGain system delivered as promised. The HomeGain platform allows me to deliver my resume and marketing plan directly to the potential client in a first-class manner allowing me to stand-out from outside competition. Even in the current market HomeGain has delivered a volume of leads that have lead to listings and sales that I would not have realized through any other channel. Thank you HomeGain, for delivering on your promise!”

Northwest Region Honorable Mentions

· Amanda MacLaughlin (OR)

· Theresa Tuengel (WA)

· Tammy Hatch (WA)

West Region Top Performer:

Sara & Steve Gerhart

RE/MAX Masters, California

$133,191 in gross closed commissions

“What’s 100% of nothing?”  That’s what we asked other Realtors in our office who said, “You’re crazy to pay referral fees. Fact: We have made more money because of HomeGain referrals than any other source of business. The clients we respond to are more serious and more knowledgeable than any others and HomeGain provides them with the assurance they are not alone in the process, but have an ally.  Sure, we have to work hard sometimes to respond to our leads quickly, while addressing their needs, but HomeGain makes sure we get a shot at a client we would, otherwise, never have known existed. Want to dramatically increase your business?  HomeGain.”

West Region Honorable Mention

· Carl Medford (CA) – $122,853

· Marcy Moyer (CA) – $74,270

· The Boone & Nolan Real Estate Group (CA) – $67,698

Highest Volume of Home Sales – By

Region

Northeast Region Top Performer:

Eric Pakulla

RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Maryland

32 closed transactions

East Region Honorable Mentions

· Carol Cei (PA) – 10 home sales

· Carolyn Sullivan (NY) – 8 home sales

· Anne Schuman (NJ) – 5 home sales

Southeast Region Top Performer:

Mike Beernink

Century 21: Simplicity, Georgia

12 closed transactions

“I have been privileged to work with HomeGain over the course of the last 6 years to improve my business.  Originally I got involved with the program to help me prospect for new clients easier.  I have and still do telephone prospecting.  However, as a very busy agent even 6 years ago, I found my prospecting time to be almost zero in many instances, especially during the Spring and Summer.  HomeGain gets the best potential buyers and sellers in touch with me, and I don’t have to solicit them.  To me, this is terrific and is a tremendous timesaver and moneysaver!  The referral fee is peanuts compared to what HomeGain can do to build an agent’s business.  I have fun with HomeGain.  Like the real estate business, I find it an exciting challenge! HomeGain has been a wonderful addition to my business.”

Southeast Region Honorable Mentions

· Karen Casey-Cave (FL) – 11 home sales

· John Muccigrosso (FL) – 10 home sales

· Virginia Cheezum (VA) – 7 home sales

Midwest Region Top Performer:

Diana Hosta-Stickney

RE/MAX Pros, Ohio

Midwest Region Honorable Mentions

· Karen Breen Elia (IL) – 6 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Philip and Carol Kyburz (MI) – 6 home sales (Two-Way Tie)

· Matt Hernacki (IL) – 5 home sales

“I have worked with HomeGain since they first started.  I am able to count on a few more transactions every year as a result of doing business together.”

South Region Top Performer:

Barbara Tidwell

Keller Williams Realty, Texas

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

South Region Honorable Mentions

· Scott Myers (TX) – 17 home sales

· Les Davis (MO) – 13 home sales

· Danielle Boling (TX) – 13 home sales

Northwest Region Top Performer:

Amanda MacLaughlin

RE/MAX Portland Executive, Oregon

(Two-Way Tie)

Gregory Rippel

Coldwell Banker Danforth, Washington

7 closed transactions (Two-Way Tie)

Northwest Region Honorable Mentions

· John & Melody Hatch (OR) – 5 home sales

· Matt Hernacki (IL) – 5 home sales

· Theresa Tuengel (WA)

West Region Top Performer:

Sara & Steve Gerhart

RE/MAX Masters, California

13 closed transactions

West Region Honorable Mention

· Carl Medford (CA) – 12 home sales

· The Boone & Nolan Real Estate Group (CA) – 9 home sales

· Marcy Moyer (CA) – 5 home sales

Rookie Agent of the Year – Highest

Volume of Home Sales

Margaret Graveline

RE/MAX Prestige, Massachussetts

5 home sales

Rookie Agent of the Year – Highest

Dollar Volume

Alex Kybal

San Diego House Hunting, California

$21,850 in gross closed commissions

“Coming to HomeGain was the best decision I could have made! It more than paid for itself. I won’t leave now!”

2009 Top Performers – By State 

Stephanie Ford

RE/MAX First Choice

$14,062 in gross closed commissions

“Thanks, HomeGain! My personal goal is to be the best ME that I can be; To treat everyone with respect and to treat everyone like I want to be treated; I have learned to NEVER give up and to keep my eye on the prize. There aren’t any failures in life, just opportunities to make you better for the next journey. Successful people live life on purpose and keep a winning attitude.”

Toni Coursey

Coldwell Banker, Arizona

$41,599 in gross closed commissions

“I have been using AgentEvaluator for 3 years.  HomeGain has played a large part in my continued success as a real estate agent.  Although Arizona has experienced a huge decline in the real estate market, I have continued to enjoy success in a challenging market.  Thank you HomeGain.  I am proud to be a member of your team!”

Pete Abel

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc., Colorado

$30, 918 in gross closed commissions

“I appreciate the professional help HomeGain has offered in helping sellers and buyers reach proven professional real estate agents.”

Chris Canfield

RE/MAX Schoolside Realtors

$32,110 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain has been and continues to be an attractive option for buyers and sellers when they first start to consider getting involved in a real estate transaction.  These potential clients have a unique opportunity to evaluate information about various agents and partner with those they feel offer the greatest expertise with the most critical elements of the real estate process.”

Lise Howe

Coldwell Banker, District of Columbia

$48,204 in gross closed commissions

“I love working with HomeGain! My favorite clients always come from HomeGain.  Of all the lead generation companies I have tried (and I think I have tried them all!), HomeGain is the only one that works for me – and I never tell any other agents in my market about how I get all my business!”

Debbie Stiles Phipps

Keller Williams Realty, Delaware

$13.748 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain leads are real buyers and sellers!”

Jeff Dildine

Realty One, Idaho

$6,420 in gross closed commissions

“It’s a real honor for me to receive this award from HomeGain. I appreciate the many clients and friendships that have developed over the years. Thanks to all of you!”

Frank Littrell

RE/MAX Affiliates, Kentucky

$15,813 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain has become a part of my business and my business plan in ways that I had never expected.  I appreciate the tools provided to simplify the process of capturing on-line business and the help I have received from HomeGain in growing my business.  Thank you for a successful year and I look forward to many more.”

Sarah Gremillion

C.J. Brown, Realtors, Louisiana

$4,170 in gross closed commissions

“I have been associated with HomeGain for a number of years, and it has always been good to me!  I have increased my business every year with HomeGain!”

Jeffrey Bastress

Startpoint Realty, Massachusetts

$28,570 in gross closed commissions

“I look forward to my continued partnership with HomeGain as we work together for a fantastic 2010 and beyond.”

David Moe

RE/MAX Results, Minnesota

$28,113 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain is definitely a great new source of business.  It not only paid for itself but made me some money from leads I wouldn’t even have known existed!”

Les Davis

Realty Executives Metro One, Missouri

$80,467 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain has very high quality leads who are ready to sell or buy.  The HomeGain program has been very successful for us because we can tailor our proposals to the individual and respond to them on a personal level.  It is a top-notch lead program for both the Agents and the Clients.”

Anne Schuman

Coldwell Banker, New Jersey

$57,896 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain has significantly added to my production this year.   It has been very worthwhile to be a part of the HomeGain team.”

Tony Lyerly

RE/MAX Affiliates, Nevada

$27,461 in gross closed commissions

“Since joining HomeGain my business has expanded and my closed transactions have doubled. HomeGain allows me to concentrate on building my business while receiving very qualified Buyer and Seller leads. Every agent can benefit from what HomeGain has to offer.”

Carolyn Sullivan

Century 21 American Homes, New York

$55,730 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain is a real asset to my real estate business.”

Dennis DiDomenico

RE/MAX Properties, Rhode Island

$22,220 in gross closed commissions

“I am glad to accept the award from HomeGain for achieving Top Performing Agent in the State of Rhode Island again for the third consecutive year. HomeGain has been a major part of my business over the last several years. I look forward to a very productive year for 2010 thanks to HomeGain.”

William Stover

Carolina Real Estate One, South Carolina

$42,245 in gross closed commissions

“HomeGain has been a great partner and has helped me to grow my business over the years.”

Danny Freeman

Crye Leike Realtors, Tennessee

$21,119 in gross closed commissions

“I have been with HomeGain a while, and love the service and how easy it is to use. HomeGain makes it simple and sends me great leads. What more can I ask?”

Robert Baudo

RE/MAX Realty 100, Wisconsin

$22,405 in gross closed transactions

“The HomeGain experience is just another way to reach out to people online and let them know about the services you offer.  Like all consumers, I shop the internet before shopping. Home Buyers and Sellers have a lot of choices of who to work with, and are much more careful to interview agents now to find a good fit. It is a valuable tool to incorporate into the way we do business now.”

Alice Keife

Coldwell Banker Landmark Realtors

$2,462 in gross closed commissions

“I am pleased to be a part of the HomeGain family.”

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See 2007 AgentEvaluator Top Performers

See 2008 AgentEvaluator Top Performers