Northern Illinois March/April #1 in Chicagoland. for 18 th Consecutive Year!

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1 today Northern Illinois March/April 2008 RE/MAX Annual Supplier Showcase and Spring Education Event Scheduled for April 21 #1 in Chicagoland for 18 th Consecutive Year! Enjoy a day of education and shopping! Mark your calendars for the Annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois Supplier Showcase, which will be held April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Spend the day shopping for all of your real estate supplies and needs. You ll find everything from stationery to technology products and services. We always have something exciting and new to share and something to give away. Plus, there s a buffet lunch available for $8. Cyber Star Wizard Allen Hainge is scheduled to speak. Hainge will show you how to thrive in today s market and increase market share. Plus, a panel of top agents from around the country will discuss how to deal with challenging markets. The RE/MAX Supplier Showcase and Educational Event are FREE to all. Sign up with your SAC representative or online at Largest Single Commission Earned in December: $84,000 in January: $67,500 The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network was responsible for the sale of more homes in the Chicago metropolitan area than any other real estate organization in That continues an 18-year period during which RE/MAX maintained the number one position in the Chicagoland market. RE/MAX agents sold 20.3% of all listed homes sold during 2007 in Chicagoland. In the Chicago suburbs, RE/MAX had a 26.2% market share. At the same time, RE/MAX agents represented buyers in 16.4% of transactions, including 21.1% in the Chicago suburbs. Data on listings sold and who was involved in selling them comes from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois (MLSNI), which reported that 91,766 residential listings were sold during 2007 in the seven-county Chicago metropolitan area. RE/MAX agents listed 18,599 (20.3%) of the properties sold. Trailing RE/MAX in market share were Coldwell Banker with 13,311 sales (14.5%), Century 21 with 6,835 sales (7.4%), Baird & Warner with 4,650 sales (5.1%), GMAC with 3,803 sales (4.1%), Prudential with 2,660 sales with 2,522 sales (2.7%), Realty Executives with 2,065 sales (2.3%) and Keller Williams with 2,037 sales (2.2%). Data maintained by the MLSNI may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. As for agents working on behalf of buyers, RE/MAX agents also led the way with a 16.4% market share. Other companies in the top five were Coldwell Banker with 12.5%, Century 21 with 8%, Baird & Warner with 5.3% and GMAC with 3.5%. RE/MAX was the market share leader for listings sold in six of the seven counties covered by the MLSNI data (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will), as well as in all seven counties when looking at those representing buyers. RE/MAX also was the market share leader in more than 200 towns and communities across Chicagoland. Cook County - Of the 53,899 listed homes sold in Cook County, RE/MAX led with 14.8%, and was number one in buyer representation with 11.7%. DuPage County - Of the 10,553 listed homes sold in DuPage County, RE/MAX led with 27% and was number one in buyer representation with 21.7%. Elgin Area - Of the 3,423 listed homes sold in the Elgin market area, RE/MAX led with 30% and was number one in buyer representation with 25.6%. The Elgin market includes the communities of Burlington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Genoa, Gilberts, Hampshire, Hanover Park, Lake Marion, Pingree Grove, Plato, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, Streamwood and West Dundee. Continued on page 2

2 Continued from cover #1 in Chicagoland for 18 th Consecutive Year! Fox Valley - Of the 2,043 listed homes sold in the Fox Valley market, RE/MAX led with 39.3% and was number one in buyer representation with 28.7%. The Fox Valley market includes the communities of Batavia, Elburn, Geneva, North Aurora, St. Charles, Sugar Grove and Wayne. Greater South Suburbs - Of the 5,282 listed homes sold in the Greater South Suburban market, RE/MAX led with 26.5% and was the leader in buyer representation with 18.3%. The Greater South Suburban market includes the communities of Beecher, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Grant Park, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Riverdale, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton and University Park. Kane County Of the 5,649 listed homes sold in Kane County, RE/MAX led with 32.2% and was number one in buyer representation with 25.3%. Kendall County Of the 1,742 listed homes sold in Kendall County, RE/MAX was number one in buyer representation with 22.6%. LaGrange - Of the 686 listed homes sold in the LaGrange market area, RE/MAX led with 22.6%, and it was first in buyer represenation with 19.8%. The LaGrange market includes the communities of Countryside, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, LaGrange, LaGrange Highlands, LaGrange Park, McCook, Western Springs and Willow Springs. Lake County - Of the 8,100 listed homes sold in Lake County, RE/MAX led with 29.3% and was number one in buyer representation with 24.4%. Lincoln Way Of the 1,010 listed homes sold in the Lincoln Way market area, RE/MAX led with 34.2% and was No. 1 in buyer representation with 29.5%. The Lincoln Way market includes the communities of Frankfort, Green Garden, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox and Wilton Center. McHenry County - Of the 3,781 listed homes sold in McHenry County, RE/MAX led with 26.3% and was No. 1 in buyer representation with 24.2%. Northwest Suburbs - Of the 9,066 listed homes sold in the Northwest Suburban market area, RE/MAX led with 27.2% and was also the leader in buyer representation at 21.2%. The Northwest Suburban market includes the communities of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Keeneyville, Mt. Prospect, Niles, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood and Wheeling. O Hare Suburbs Of the 789 listed homes sold in the O Hare Suburbs market area, RE/MAX led with 26.5%, while also leading in buyer representation with 20.2%. The O Hare Suburbs market includes the communities of Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Leyden Township, Norridge, Northlake, River Grove, Rosemont and Schiller Park. Southwest Suburbs - Of the 4,418 listed homes sold in the Southwest Suburban market, RE/MAX led with 30.1% and was the buyer representation leader with 23.3%. The Southwest Suburban market includes the communities of Alsip, Blue Island, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Hometown, Justice, Lemont, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Posen, Robbins, Tinley Park and Worth. West Towns - Of the 2,666 listed homes sold in the West Towns market area, RE/MAX led with 23.5% and was No. 1 in buyer representation at 16.3%. The West Towns market includes Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Forest Park, Forest View, Lyons, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Stickney and Westchester. Will County - Of the 8,042 listed homes that were sold in Will County, RE/MAX led with 27.2%, and it was number one in buyer representation with 21.7%. RE/MAX offices are leaders in Northern Illinois real estate sales and have been number one in residential sales in the Chicago metropolitan area since In 2007, RE/MAX Northern Illinois affiliates closed more than $11.4 billion in sales. SELL YOUR LISTING FAST Chicagoland s #1 print and online home shopping source The Chicago Tribune has the targeted reach needed to sell your listing in a fast, simple, affordable way. EASY TO ORDER: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To advertise or learn more go to chicagotribune.com/homes and click on Web Ads Plus. For assistance, please call or RE/MAX PREFERRED RATES Thursday Package Price (per zone) 1 Week Original Rate $59 RE/MAX Special Rate $53.10 Promo Code: REMAX10 Sunday Package Price (per zone) 1 Week Original Rate $119 RE/MAX Special Rate $ Promo Code: REMAX5 Combo Package Price (per zone) 1 Week Original Rate $149 RE/MAX Special Rate $ Promo Code: REMAX5 CLS7013-apk

3 Calendar of Events March 20 Sales Advisory Council Meeting & Awards, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m IAR Business Meeting, Crowne Plaza, Springfield 29- Apr 2 NAR Association Executives Institute, Boston, MA April 16 Destination RE/MAX, Denver, CO 21 RE/MAX Northern Illinois Annual Supplier Showcase, Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace 24 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO May 6 The RE/MAX Experience, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9 a.m. noon 7-8 IAR Spring Conference, Gateway Center, Collinsville RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO NAR Legislative Meeting & Trade Expo, Washington, DC 16 RE/MAX Destiny Cozmic Bowling Fundraiser for Children s Memorial Hospital 7 p.m. 11 p.m. Elk Grove Bowl, 53 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove. $35 per person includes games, shoes, food, beverages, music & fun. Contact Angie at (630) or Jeanine at (847) for reservations, sponsorship or prize donations. 22 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 22 Spring Educational Seminar, Topic/Speaker TBD, Venue TBD June 4-6 IAR AE Workshop, Marriott Hickory Ridge, Lisle 9-13 RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO 12 Broker/Owner Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 18 Summer Networking Event - Mystic Blue - Chicago Boat Tour, Navy Pier, Chicago 19 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m. 21 RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifiers (2) 10 a.m 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. The Golf Shack, Rockford. For more information contact Glen Stroberg at (815) or mgstroz@insightbb.com July 8 The RE/MAX Experience, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9 a.m. noon 11 RE/MAX Annual Golf Outing, St. Andrews, West Chicago RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO 17 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m. August RE/MAX International Summer Conference for Broker/Owners and Managers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO 21 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Lindner Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m NAR Leadership Summit, Chicago September 3-5 RE/MAX Northern IL Broker/Owner Retreat, The Abbey Resort and Spa, Fontana, WI 5 RE/MAX World Long Drive Qualifiers (2) 10 a.m 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. The Golf Shack, Rockford. For more information contact Glen Stroberg at (815) or mgstroz@insightbb.com 6 RE/MAX World Long Drive District Championship (Women & Open Division) 7 RE/MAX World Long Drive District Championship (Senior, Super Senior, Grand Champion Divisions) RE/MAX International Management Training Course, Denver, CO IAR Business Meetings & Convention, Westin, Lombard 16 Destination RE/MAX, Denver, CO 18 Sales Advisory Council Meeting, Linder Conference Center, Lombard, 9:30 a.m. 3

4 Chicago Gets Its First Office Exclusively Focused on Commercial Real Estate RE/MAX, the Chicago area s market leader in residential real estate, has opened an office in downtown Chicago that is exclusively focused on commercial real estate. It is the first allcommercial RE/MAX office in the Chicago area. RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Services, located at 120 N. LaSalle St., has been established by John O Hara and Chuck Nunley, who also operate RE/MAX Gateway in Gilberts and Gateway Properties of Illinois, LLC, a real estate development firm based in Lake in the Hills. certain property type, such as retail or industrial. RE/MAX leaves that choice up to the individual, so while one agent may choose to specialize in a single segment of the market for example, office leasing another agent may find success by working in several segments simultaneously. According to Hatlestad, traditional commercial brokerages have been able to tightly control the kind of work agents did because the brokerages offered agents access to proprietary market data that wasn t easily available elsewhere. For RE/MAX, the new Chicago office is an important step in its expansion into the commercial real estate field. RE/MAX now has all-commercial offices in each of the major metropolitan areas of the United States. In addition, 256 RE/MAX offices around the world have divisions that deal exclusively in commercial property. Worldwide, RE/MAX has more than 6,800 agents who specialize in commercial property and has expanded its commercial property transactions from approximately $5 billion in 2002 to $13.5 billion in 2006, an increase of more than 150%. In northern Illinois, RE/MAX closed $412 million in commercial transactions in The new office will move in the direction its agents take it, according to O Hara. Agents can focus on the downtown market and work out of our LaSalle Street facility, or they can concentrate on other portions of the metropolitan area, he said. Our role will be to provide them with the resources and continuing professional education they need. For example, we make available Argus Analytic Software for evaluating commercial properties and potential transaction structures, and we will give them access to key commercial real estate networks, such as CoStar and Catylist. The emergence of RE/MAX as a force in the commercial real estate field may result in profound changes for that entire sector of the real estate brokerage business, according to Tim Hatlestad, president of the CCIM Institute and the owner of a number of RE/MAX offices in the Phoenix, Ariz., area, including three that deal exclusively with commercial property. RE/MAX revolutionized residential real estate by allowing agents to take a much more entrepreneurial approach, and the same is happening in the commercial sector, said Hatlestad. Traditional commercial brokerages typically limit their Sales Associates to a specific niche, such as leasing or the sale and acquisition of a Broker/Owners John O Hara (left) and Chuck Nunley, RE/MAX Gateway, Gilberts, have opened the first RE/MAX commercial real estate office in the Chicago area. But that is changing rapidly, Hatlestad said. So much information, from listings to aerial maps to data about taxes and zoning, now is accessible via the Internet with just a few key strokes. As a result, commercial agents can be more independent and flexible than ever, and the entrepreneurial approach pioneered by RE/MAX makes more sense. Today, that approach has progressed to about the same point in commercial real estate that it was 20 years ago in residential real estate. I expect it to grow dramatically in the next 20 years and reshape our business. With RE/MAX ranking No. 1 in residential sales in the Chicago metro market, giving the commercial side of the business a separate identity will be very helpful, according to O Hara. A number of RE/MAX agents are extremely successful in commercial real estate in the Chicago area, but that has tended to be overshadowed by the residential market achievements of RE/MAX, he said. We named our new office RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Services in order to keep our mission clear and make potential customers aware that RE/MAX is very much a player in the commercial real estate market in Chicago and worldwide. 4

5 RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joins Exclusive Ranks of CMN Miracle Offices RE/MAX Realty of Joliet in Joliet, Ill., has joined the exclusive ranks of Miracle Offices, a designation given by the Children s Miracle Network (CMN), a network of premier children s hospitals in the United States and Canada. The office, located at 221 Springfield Ave., is operated by Broker/Owners Nancy and Marc Freeman and Robyn Pissetzky. It has 60 affiliated agents. To become a Miracle Office, each agent donates either a portion of every commission earned or a one-time annual amount to CMN. All funds raised for CMN by RE/MAX Realty of Joliet will benefit Children s Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Our concern for children s health reflects the commitment of all our agents to the families of our community, and for that reason we are proud to support the wonderful work of Children s Memorial, said Nancy Freeman, who serves as Managing Broker. The hospital helps children and their families confront and overcome a full range of health issues, and we feel honored to play a small part in helping the hospital mini MOBILE billboard of the month This month, we are featuring the mini mobile billboard of RE/MAX Unlimited Homes in Rock Falls, an impressive brand awareness tool. achieve the miracles it performs every day. (Editor s note: Calling all cars! If you have a RE/MAX mini billboard you would like to see featured newsletter, please your photo to: lortoleva@remax.net.) what does an opportunity look like? C h i c a g o l a n d s l e a d e r s i n c e Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Open Their Own RE/MAX Office? Here s a list of special RE/MAX franchise opportunities in Northern Illinois: In Chicago West Loop South Chicago Tri-Taylor Streeterville Chatham Bridgeport Plus more... Outside Chicago Evanston Highland Park Bridgeview/Burbank Midlothian/Crestwood Round Lake Beach DeKalb Kankakee/Bradley/ Bourbonnais LaSalle/Peru Galena Referrals are the heart of our business, too! If you know of someone outside the RE/MAX network who would like to own their own RE/MAX office, please Jim Merrion, Regional Director, RE/MAX Northern Illinois at jmerrion@rfcpinc.com. All correspondence will be held in strictest confidence. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated. 5

6 Sales Associates of the Month December Superstars! OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS Addison John Monino John Monino Roberto Ambriz Aledo Starr Zook Billie Pence Billie Pence Algonquin Karen Goins Dana Cook Karen Goins Andalusia Karen Hilgers Tyler Fuhr Kathleen B.Robinson Antioch George Bessette George Bessette Pat Ciko Arlington Hts. Scott Allbright Cyndy Hass Cyndy Hass Aurora (Affiliates-South) N/A Sandra Johnson Sandra Johnson Aurora (Town & Country) Roy Ramsey Kathleen Healy Jeff Lander Barrington Mimi Burke Paul Wells Pamela Jacobs Barrington (South) N/A William Diehl Doug Wakeley Bartlett Debi Clark Debi Clark Debbie Battersby Belvidere Ronald Mitchell Agnes Fay Melissa Mahurin Bensenville Proceso Alvarado Michael Loiacono Bradly Kosar Berwyn Maria Rodriguez Anthony LaMonica Hector Garcia Bloomingdale Tim Sotis Mohammed George Iliopoulos Misbahuddin Bolingbrook Edward Lukasik Terri Preze Edward Lukasik Buffalo Grove George Seaverns Andee Hausman Andee Hausman Burr Ridge Bonnie Kenyon/ N/A Bonnie Kenyon/ Jennifer Kenyon Jennifer Kenyon Byron Vicki Rainwater Kitty Moring Kitty Moring Carol Stream Hemant Vora Tim Binning Mercedes Czernek Cary Mary Opfer Paul Shaw Candy Kissner Chicago (212º) Fevin Reyes Fevin Reyes Fevin Reyes Chicago (Adventure) Husein Suleiman Anca Neciu Anca Neciu Chicago William Mombela Danuta Janota Tomasz Florianowicz (City Realtors -Belmont) Chicago Edyta Moczybroda Sandro Gonzalez Maria Steinn (City Realtors -Harlem North) Chicago Lia Schaffel-Brujis Jose Campoverde Jose Campoverde (City Realtors -Milwaukee) Chicago (Edge) Mark Zipperer Padraig Johnston Padraig Johnston Chicago Karen Breen-Elia Marlene Granacki Marlene Granacki (Exclusive Properties) Chicago (Executives) Pedro Mendoza Pedro Mendoza Jovany Mendoza Chicago (Home Center) Juanita Flores Israel Fuentes Israel Fuentes Chicago (Millennium) Demetrios Chronis N/A N/A Efren Loera Chicago (New Stars) Ana Cruz Ivan Santiago Ivan Santiago Chicago (North Coast) Julie Pacheco Julie Pacheco Azarina Cerkic Chicago (Platinum) Maggie Woda Sylvia Martinez- Sylvia Martinez- Johnson Johnson Chicago Veronica Thompson Muriel Carter Patricia Hights (Preferred Brokers-Western) Chicago Tanya Chavez N/A Jon Levey (Real Estate Advocates) Chicago (Select-63rd St.) Susan Malone Julie Anderson Susan Malone Chicago (Select-Archer) Eliseo Guzman Pablo Galarza Izabella Kalinowski Chicago (Signature) Linda O Donnell Linda O Donnell Linda O Donnell Chicago (Signature North) Ricardo Morales Hugo Rodriguez Ricardo Morales Chicago (Skyline) Mariano Rivera Ricardo Robledo Mariano Rivera Chicago (Vision II) Nick Steffes Ivona Jedeluk Lilly Tai Crete Linda Benko Suzanne Stempinski Angela McClure Crystal Lake John Greener Patricia Wolf Patricia Wolf Darien Richard Weglarz Charlotte Krueger Joseph Cima Deer Park Cynthia Caba Bonnie Doyle Matthew Lawrence Deerfield N/A N/A Gary Aver Des Plaines William Farrell William Farrell William Farrell Dixon N/A Susie VanOosten Susie VanOosten Downers Grove Jan Kopis Young Kim Marge Pawlak Elburn Harvey Jackson Jr. Denise Rogers Denise Rogers Elgin (Horizon) Esther Zamudio Esther Zamudio Esther Zamudio Elgin (Professionals West) Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Elk Grove (Destiny) David Lobraco Margaret Borowick Joe Tholl Elk Grove (Territory) Sharon Harding Maria Peterson Sharon Harding Elmhurst Nancy Means Bernie Buss Marguerite Ciucci Elmwood Park Reynaldo Ruiz Jason Palermo Erica McClain Flossmoor Kelly Jackson George Zoellick Bruce Hackel Frankfort Dale Taylor David Cobb David Cobb Franklin Park Mike Dybas Susan Maher Donna Raven Freeport Robin Bookman Robin Bookman Julie Wenzel Geneseo Vernon Mariman Jean Pritchard LuAnn Lavine Geneva Matthew Kombrink Joyce Courtney Jason Ellermeier Genoa Tammy Engel Megan Martin Tammy Engel Gilberts Don Cook Don Cook Tina Redman Glen Ellyn Kathy Iaccino Dave Johansen Dave Johansen Glenview Lenora Knudson Anthony Shoemaker Anthony Shoemaker Grayslake Jason Feinstein Tuan Do Stewart Ramirez Gurnee Leslie Nauta Tedd Bertrand Brenda Newman- Lawler Hanover Park Patricia Besler Patricia Besler Patricia Besler Harvard N/A N/A Regina Perkins Hinsdale Lynn Galik Bryan Bomba Diana Ivas Hoffman Estates Peter Simatos Sergio Cardoso Sergio Cardoso Homer Glen Judy Glockler Penny O Sullivan Penny O Sullivan Huntley Thomas Jurs Thomas Jurs Thomas Jurs Ingleside Carole Waddell N/A Thomas Fremgen Joliet Rosemary West Rosemary West Mark Turk continued on page 7 6

7 Sales Associates of the Month December Superstars! OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS LaGrange Coya Smith Charlotte O Bryan Coya Smith Lake Bluff Jane Lee Jane Lee Jane Lee Lake Forest Gwen Kukla Deborah Cassidy Michael Troy Lake in the Hills N/A N/A Carol Hoefer Lake Villa/Lindenhurst Christopher Hoelz Sandra Magee Jonathan Smith Lake Zurich Marsha Ulbrich Cornelia Wismer Caryl Fancher Lansing Robert O Hara Robert O Hara Robert O Hara Lemont Teresa Bleka Frank Richier Paul Tabor Libertyville Young Lee Marco Amidei Leslie McDonnell Lisle Jeff Stainer Debra Pawlowicz Jude Marchetti Lockport Kelly Weis Steve Brashler Kelly Weis Lombard Teresa Petry Bill Ranieri Bill Ranieri Long Grove (Prestige) Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Long Grove (Showcase) Shari Williams Sharron Kelley James Buntenbach Loves Park N/A Nestor Apreda Nestor Apreda/ Bill Charles Marengo Ellen Brunschon Gloria Gajewski Gloria Gajewski McHenry Jim Humbard Ken Koreba Sandra Gordon Morris Vicki Geiger Kimberly Thuente Kimberly Thuente Morton Grove Barbara Florczyk Susan Shin Barbara Florczyk Mount Prospect James Regan James Regan James Regan Naperville (Affiliates) Angus Woodbury Susann Miller Christopher Macak Naperville (North) William Tevogt Linda Price Linda Price Naperville Collette Weikum Kenneth Boyce Joseph Kelly (Professionals Select) Naperville (South) John Brennan Dinorah Hauser Bogusia Bierowicz New Lenox Janna Denton Donald Benkendorf, Jr. Kim Noonan Niles William Cornelius N/A Ryan Zielinski Norridge Ari Matsoukas Mary Jo Downes Mary Jo Downes North Aurora Ray Garcia Kathy Brothers Kathy Brothers Northbrook Irit Jacobson Tina Paras Wendy Thomas Oak Brook Walter Roy Carol Garland Lee Ernst Oak Lawn ('10') Bernadeta Szczech Sana Samawi Cherie Schuldt Oak Lawn John McGee Jr. Walter Reynolds Michael Casto (Peak Performers) Oak Park Alice McMahon Melisande John Spillane Van Liedekerke Oregon Mary Mudge Carla Benesh Mary Mudge Orland Park (Harlem) Luis Regalado Patricia Brown-Wyrick Lirije Memeti Orland Park (Humphrey) James Kennedy James Kennedy Jayne Schirmacher Orland Park (Wolf Road) Jennifer Ratliff Al Vallejo Al Vallejo Oswego David Chally Kelly-Anne Gallo David Chally Palatine Terry Leighty Dave Ablin Dave Ablin Palos Heights Michael Duffin Michael Duffin Mike Dolce Palos Park Paul Booth Paul Booth Paul Booth Park Ridge Daniel McGovern Kenneth Guzzetta Kenneth Guzzetta Plainfield Angela Marino Becky ONeill Glenn Sharp Poplar Grove Anthony Poynor Mary Ellis Mary Ellis Richmond Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Christina Scandiff Rochelle Dina Bearrows John Bearrows John Bearrows Rock Falls John Dorenbos David DeVries, Jr. Debra Flannery Rock Island Jason Bitting Diane Godwin Diane Godwin Rockford Thomas Ewing Clyde McClintock Tina Eisler Rolling Meadows Francine Drungelo Jeff Salhani Jeff Salhani Roscoe N/A N/A Rick Dickson Roselle Joe Gillespie Joe Gillespie Joe Gillespie Schaumburg Dan Huntzicker Peter Burke Peter Burke Schaumburg (North) Connie DeAndrea Jeff Asquith Connie DeAndrea Shorewood Jake Jakovich Angela Banks Angela Banks Skokie Danny Kourouklis David Braun Dan Braun South Holland Cimena Cummings Mike Buder Roger Bowen St. Charles Wayne Reuter Jon Hull Judith Joss Sterling Eric Bird Eric Bird Lionel Bardier Sugar Grove Kathy Randall Annette Ramos Pamela Fisher Sycamore Katherine Gannon Katherine Gannon Katherine Gannon Viola Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Wasco Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Wauconda Glenn Swanson Barbara Svoboda- Glenn Swanson Steinmetz Waukegan (Showcase) Lilly Cardenas Gwen Broughton Tomas Gomez West Chicago Lee Dominguez Cindy Banks Cindy Banks West Dundee Denise D Amico Connie Higel Denise D Amico Westchester Daniel Pauls N/A Kelly Ferriola Western Springs Donna Largen Carol Rosentreter Eileen McNally Wheaton Christine Michelson Roger Rossi Roger Rossi Wheeling Igor Groysman Oleg Moldavsky Oleg Moldavsky Willow Springs Lucy Mierop Lucy Mierop Mariola Sawicki Wilmington N/A Judy Sundine Judy Sundine Wood Dale Patty Dunn Verstat Mickie Larsen Tim Soltys Woodstock Jose Rey Louise Berger Louise Berger Yorkville Terri Jeffries LauraLee McElroy LauraLee McElroy continued on page 8 7

8 Top 20 Commercial Individuals through December 2007 NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN 1 James Tammaro RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park 10T Joyce Passero RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale 2 Kamlesh Shah RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison 12 Wayne Moran RE/MAX Plaza McHenry 3 John Fields RE/MAX Advantage Realty Antioch 13 Kathleen Marske RE/MAX Property Source Rockford 4 Sana Samawi RE/MAX '10' Oak Lawn 14 George Zoelick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor 5 Thomas Jurs RE/MAX Superior Properties Huntley 15 Michael Kilcrece RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville 6 Deepika Syal RE/MAX United Wheeling 16 Judith Just RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale 7 Daniel Macahon RE/MAX Advisors Wood Dale 17 Peter Dravilas RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison 8 George Iliopoulos RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale 18 Ben Henrikson RE/MAX Professionals West Elgin 9 Tom Smith RE/MAX Traditions Woodstock 19 Thomas Ewing RE/MAX Property Source Rockford 10T Vilija Dzimidaite RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove 20 Gus Trantham RE/MAX Suburban Glen Ellyn Top Commercial Teams through December 2007 NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN 1 Al Vallejo RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park 11 Vicki Geiger RE/MAX Top Properties Morris 2 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling 12 Anthony LaMonica RE/MAX Partners Berwyn 3 Mark Batinick RE/MAX Professionals South Plainfield 13 Julie Wenzel RE/MAX Town Lake and Country Freeport 4 Bruce La Ha RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park 14 Maria Rodriguez RE/MAX Partners Berwyn 5 Young Kim RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove 15 Richard Conte RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville 6 Douglas Page RE/MAX Property Source Rockford 16 George Bessette RE/MAX Advantage Realty Antioch 7 Ivona Jedeluk RE/MAX Vision II Chicago 17 James Cesarek RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling 8 Jack Mansour RE/MAX '10' Oak Lawn 18 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago 9 Don Cook RE/MAX Gateway Gilberts 19 Kathy McCauley-Dames RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet 10 Michael Mondello RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park 20 Basel Tarabein RE/MAX At Home Rolling Meadows NOTE: See the Top 20 Residential Individuals and Teams for 2007 in the Special Awards Ceremony section on pages 26 and 27 in Part 2 of the newsletter. 8

9 Sales Associates of the Month January Superstars! OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS Addison John Monino John Monino John Monino Aledo Starr Zook Starr Zook Billie Pence Algonquin Anna Pikula Anna Pikula Anna Pikula Andalusia Karen Hilgers N/A Tyler Fuhr Antioch Dawn Hagy John Fields George Bessette Arlington Hts. Cyndy Hass Susan Tharp Sheila Brunetti Aurora (Affiliates - South) Sandra Johnson N/A N/A Aurora (Town & Country) Patty Palacios Roy Ramsey Ann Sheagren Barrington Mimi Burke Joseph Woodbury Joseph Woodbury Barrington (South) William Diehl Laura Cantafio N/A Bartlett Leticia Lara Kevin Forkin Debi Clark Belvidere Constance Bokowy N/A Marylin Vehrs Bensenville Adam Vena Barbara Soper Jessica Rivera Berwyn Anthony LaMonica Maria Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Bloomingdale Tim Sotis Debbie Maxvold George Iliopoulos Bolingbrook Edward Lukasik Edward Lukasik Edward Lukasik Buffalo Grove Andee Hausman George Seaverns Andee Hausman Burr Ridge Bonnie Kenyon / Bonnie Kenyon / Bonnie Kenyon / Jennifer Kenyon Jennifer Kenyon Jennifer Kenyon Byron N/A Kitty Moring Kitty Moring Carol Stream Kathleen Maykut Steven Sederquist Jill Rudman Cary Mary Opfer William Hauck William Hauck Chicago (212 ) Fevin Reyes Fevin Reyes Fevin Reyes Chicago (Adventure) Cristian Merdariu Cristian Merdariu Cristian Merdariu Chicago Marek Bystrowicz Wojciech Popko Marek Bystrowicz (City Realtors -Belmont) Chicago Edyta Moczybroda Ron Block Dorothy Zielinski (City Realtors -Harlem North) Chicago Jose Tenezaca Luis Campoverde Celina Arteaga (City Realtors -Milwaukee) Chicago (Edge) Mark Zipperer Mike Cohen Mike Cohen Chicago Kristi Gunther Kristi Gunther Kristi Gunther (Exclusive Properties) Chicago (Executives) Pedro Mendoza Pedro Mendoza Jovany Mendoza Chicago (Golden Gate) N/A N/A Humberto Sinchi Chicago (Home Center) Nick Radakovich Juanita Flores Israel Fuentes Chicago (Millennium) Demetrios Chronis N/A Deanna Hodges-Walker /Leniseal Wadley Chicago (New Stars) Ana Cruz N/A Ana Cruz Chicago (North Coast) Christopher Johnson Yvonne Carns Julie Pacheco Chicago (Platinum) N/A N/A Sylvia Martinez- Johnson Chicago Larry Powell Patricia Hights Veronica Thompson (Preferred Brokers) Chicago Jon Levey N/A Jon Levey (Real Estate Advocates) Chicago (Select-63rd St) Julie Anderson N/A Julie Anderson Chicago (Select-Archer) Deborah Laskowski Jose Luis Miranda Toni Bottger Chicago (Signature North) Judith Farmer Ricardo Morales Hugo Rodriguez Chicago (Signature) Linda O Donnell Linda O Donnell Angel Navarro Chicago (Skyline) Maria Dulce Ramos Jose Santillan Jose Santillan Chicago (Vision II) Joseph Harris Nick Steffes Maria Casciaro Crete Linda Benko Dylcia Cornelious Dylcia Cornelious Crystal Lake Cookie Lamb Patricia Wolf John Greener Darien Vipin Gulati Darlene Campione Maria Minakis Deer Park Cynthia Caba Carol Bisschop Michelle Dorfman Deerfield Kathy Krzykala N/A Sharon Wang Des Plaines William Farrell William Farrell Audrey George- Vukadinovic Dixon Brandy Whelan Brandy Whelan Brandy Whelan Downers Grove Marge Pawlak Kim Floss Marge Pawlak Elburn Janice Burke Maureen Hale Roxanne Stover Elgin Esther Zamudio Esther Zamudio William Fuchs Elgin (Professionals West) Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Jim Swanson Elk Grove (Destiny) Sharon Harding David Lobraco Tenkas Viswanathan Elk Grove (Territory) Jerry Hoffman Jerry Hoffman Dan Ostberg Elmhurst Dan Hildebrand Dennis Sluga Bernie Buss Elmwood Park Erica McClain Susan Naber Erica McClain Flossmoor Kelly Jackson Milton Payton George Zoellick Frankfort June Gill June Gill Harold Parsley Franklin Park Mike Dybas Susan Maher Susan Maher Freeport Lynn Epping Patricia Kloepping Patricia Kloepping Geneseo Robin Colo Vernon Mariman Donna Mariman Geneva Matthew Kombrink Robert Kopp Matthew Kombrink Genoa Tammy Engel N/A N/A Gilberts Don Cook Don Cook Jennifer Johnson Glen Ellyn Haya Miller Cynthia Voss Cynthia Voss Glenview Ana Anita Moral Janet Leverenz Janet Leverenz Grayslake Stewart Ramirez Anna Klarck Jim Starwalt Gurnee Julianne Orbank Tedd Bertrand Steven Krugler Hanover Park Patricia Besler Christine Bleser Christine Bleser Harvard N/A Larry Smith Annamarie Platt- Miller Hinsdale Lynn Galik Bryan Bomba Bryan Bomba Hoffman Estates Peter Simatos James Murre James Murre Homer Glen Vicki Melonas Sherry Justice Susan Miller Ingleside Jeffrey Bell N/A Carole Waddell Joliet Joeseph Chahine Kathy McCauley- Jim Conway Dames LaGrange Coya Smith Nancy Miller Coya Smith continued on page 10 9

10 Sales Associates of the Month January Superstars! OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS OFFICE TOP LISTER TOP SELLER MOST COMMISSIONS Lake Bluff Jane Lee Jane Lee Jane Lee Lake Forest Gwen Kukla Gwen Kukla Deborah Cassidy Lake in the Hills Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley Sharon Gidley Lake Villa/ Patricia Kappeler Patricia Kappeler Kenneth Bieschke Lindenhurst Lake Zurich Marsha Ulbrich Frank Tierney Tom Magner Lansing Faustina Briseno Robert O Hara Robert O Hara Lemont Paul Tabor Paul Tabor Paul Tabor Libertyville Leslie McDonnell Lynn Fairfield Leslie McDonnell Lisle Kathy Kalkofen Erene Panos Carla Giordano Lockport Linda Metallo Linda Metallo Kelly Weis Lombard Randy Stob Matthew Pittman Randy Stob Long Grove (Prestige) Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Susan Coveny Long Grove (Showcase) Sharron Kelley Scott Collins / Teresa Cavaligos Chris Peters Loves Park N/A Terry Olson Terry Olson Marengo Ellen Brunschon Gloria Gajewski Rodney Klein McHenry Susan Kuna Sandra Gordon James Schaid Morris Vicki Geiger Jana Padovano Meghan Foley Morton Grove Barbara Florczyk Barbara Florczyk Susan Shin Mount Prospect Heidi Engel James Grady James Grady Naperville (Affiliates) Angus Woodbury Jennifer Niederbrach Christopher Macak Naperville (North) Bernie Cobb, Jr. William White Bernie Cobb, Jr. Naperville Bertrand Gor Mellanda Reese Kenneth Boyce (Professionals Select) Naperville (South) Bogusia Bierowicz Keith Dickerson Ken Mehon New Lenox Janna Denton Kim Noonan Donald Benkendorf, Jr. Niles Hyeongtae Suh N/A Hyeongtae Suh Norridge Sergio DiVincenzo Lou Soteras Marek Prus North Aurora Mike Cluck Sandy Andry Kathy Brothers Northbrook Allyson Hoffman Val Napadov Sandra Hauser Oak Brook Lirije Memeti Carol Garland Carol Garland Oak Lawn ('10') Damian Ciszek Susan Fidler Susan Fidler Oak Lawn Peter Maniatis Michael Casto George Martinez (Peak Performers) Oak Park Kyra Pych Michael Becker Steven Nasralla Oregon Candice Morris Candice Morris Carla Benesh Orland Park (Harlem) David Labarre Stephen Harris Robert Hart Orland Park (Humphrey) James Kennedy James Kennedy James Kennedy Orland Park (Wolf Road) Anthony Marmo George Slowinski George Slowinski Oswego Jenny Scott David Chally Joretta Hill Palatine Sheila Morgan Joseph Wong Joseph Wong Palos Heights Jim Nealis Michael Duffin Michael Duffin Palos Park Paul Booth Paul Booth Paul Booth Park Ridge Kenneth Welter Daniel McGovern Ewa Kalembasa Plainfield Susan Scheuber Jackie Rogers Angela Marino Poplar Grove Mary Ellis Mary Ellis Mary Ellis Richmond Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Elise Livingston Rochelle Jennie McLaughlin Jennie McLaughlin Jennie McLaughlin Rock Falls Barbara Kophamer Barbara Kophamer Judy Beveroth Rock Island Rae Carlson David Vyncke Rae Carlson Rockford Tina Eisler Tina Eisler Randall Reck Rolling Meadows Jae Kim Jeff Salhani Michelle Rante- DePinto Roscoe N/A Michael Meyer Michael Meyer Roselle Joe Gillespie Susan Camiliere Kathy Jansen Schaumburg Lynn Stone Peter Burke Peter Burke Schaumburg (North) Connie DeAndrea Mark Weinert Mark Weinert Shorewood Jake Jakovich Ryan Behrens Ryan Behrens Skokie Sam Trakas Marc Shudnow Marc Shudnow South Holland Monica Poland Ruth Grzyb Mike Buder St. Charles Linda Mahaney Jonathan Nutt Jay Rodgers Sterling John Rosengren John Rosengren Eric Bird Sugar Grove Raul Menendez Kathy Randall Edie Jahn Sycamore Katherine Gannon Katherine Gannon Katherine Gannon Viola Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Sharon Esslinger Wasco Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Alex Rullo Wauconda Joyce Konnerth Glenn Swanson Barbara Svoboda- Steinmetz Waukegan (Showcase) Nadine Kilpatrick Gwen Broughton Gwen Broughton West Chicago Cindy Banks Cindy Banks Cindy Banks West Dundee Bo West Denise D Amico Denise D Amico Westchester Judith Kratville Jean McLain Daniel Pauls Western Springs Carol Rosentreter Aaron Airhart Nancy Hammock Wheaton Anthony Stefancic Sharon Susann Sharon Susann Rhoades Rhoades Wheeling Mila Friedman Aleksandr Kirzhner Aleksandr Kirzhner Willow Springs Paul Stepanovich Linda Saracco Paul Stepanovich Wilmette N/A N/A Ned Leuchtner Wilmington N/A Colleen Michalowski Colleen Michalowski Wood Dale Richard Deal Michael Ibarra Michael Ibarra Woodstock Sean Donahue Kimberly Keefe Louise Berger Yorkville Lisa Pessina-Knur Lisa Pessina-Knur Heather Fennig continued on page 11 10

11 Top 20 Residential Individuals through January 2008 NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN 1 Mark Weinert RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg 11 Sheila Brunetti RE/MAX Suburban Arlington Heights 2 Bryan Bomba RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale 12 David Lobraco RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove 3 Connie DeAndrea RE/MAX Suburban Schaumburg 13 Jim Conway RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joliet 4 Jessica Rivera RE/MAX Acclaimed Bensenville 14 Cynthia Voss RE/MAX Suburban Glen Ellyn 5 Marek Prus RE/MAX Cumberland Norridge 15 Christopher Macak RE/MAX Affiliates Naperville 6 Kathy Jansen RE/MAX Central Roselle 16 Gary Miller RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove 7 Susan Fidler RE/MAX '10' Oak Lawn 17 Anna Pikula RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Algonquin 8 Kristi Gunther RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago 18 James Grady RE/MAX Suburban Mount Prospect 9 Tom Magner RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Lake Zurich 19 Carole Kelby RE/MAX Affiliates Naperville 10 Israel Fuentes RE/MAX Home Center Chicago 20 Terri Kolman RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville Top 20 Residential Teams through January 2008 NAME OFFICE TOWN 1 Coya Smith RE/MAX Properties LaGrange 2 Denise D'Amico RE/MAX Central West West Dundee 3 Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers Lake Bluff 4 Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville Naperville 5 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville 6 James Kennedy RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park 7 Terri Sponburgh RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville 8 Marge Pawlak RE/MAX Enterprises Downers Grove 9 Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles 10 Tenkas Viswanathan RE/MAX Destiny Elk Grove NAME OFFICE TOWN 11 Sharon Susann Rhoades RE/MAX Suburban Wheaton 12 Michelle Dorfman RE/MAX Advisors Deer Park 13 Sara Gordon RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale 14 Lynn Fairfield RE/MAX Suburban Libertyville 15 Linda O Donnell RE/MAX Signature Chicago 16 Mike Buder RE/MAX Excellence South Holland 17 Matthew Kombrink RE/MAX Excels Geneva 18 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago 19 Joyce Courtney RE/MAX Excels Geneva 20 Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts Buffalo Grove Top 20 Commercial Individuals through January 2008 NAME OFFICE TOWN NAME OFFICE TOWN 1 George Zoellick RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor 11 Angel Navarro RE/MAX Signature Chicago 2 Joseph Wong RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Palatine 12 Dylcia Cornelious RE/MAX 2000 Crete 3 George Iliopoulos RE/MAX Accord Bloomingdale 13 Deepika Syal RE/MAX United Wheeling 4 Sana Samawi RE/MAX '10' Oak Lawn 14 Edie Jahn RE/MAX All Pro Sugar Grove 5 Ken Koreba RE/MAX Plaza McHenry 15 T Janet O Hara RE/MAX Southeast Lansing 6 Lori Scelsi RE/MAX Properties Western Springs 15 T Robert O Hara RE/MAX Southeast Lansing 7 Hyeongtae Suh RE/MAX All Stars Niles 17 Dwight Davidson RE/MAX Professionals East St. Charles 8 Eric Bird RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling 18 Anthony Davidson RE/MAX 1st Class Realty Skokie 9 Harinder Hundal RE/MAX Preferred Properties Addison 19 Lee Dominguez RE/MAX Cornerstone West Chicago 10 Sandra Gordon RE/MAX Plaza McHenry 20 Mary Kay Coleman RE/MAX Excels Geneva Top Commercial Teams through January 2008 NAME OFFICE TOWN 1 James Schaid RE/MAX Plaza McHenry 2 Al Vallejo RE/MAX TEAM 2000 Orland Park 3 James Cesarek RE/MAX Sauk Valley Sterling 4 Vicki Melonas RE/MAX '10' Homer Glen 5 Maria Rodriguez RE/MAX Partners Berwyn NAME OFFICE TOWN 6 Anthony LaMonica RE/MAX Partners Berwyn 7 Bradley Eshleman RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles 8 Margaret Allen RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles 9 JoLean Gray RE/MAX South Suburban Flossmoor 11

12 RE/MAX AGENT SPECIAL! RE/MAX Agents can now advertise in Distinctive Homes & Condominiums of Chicago Magazine for a special price. As a RE/MAX Agent, you will be able to advertise in Distinctive Homes Magazine for $895 full page with no contract. That s $400 off the one issue price with no contract. We will also layout/set-up your ad for no charge. Also, receive 250 overprints on 110lb stock paper no charge a $175 value. Distinctive Homes & Condominiums of Chicago is a complimentary luxury real estate magazine. With a circulation of 30,000, it is available in over 400 real estate offices and over 40 outside box stands located in Chicago and New Buffalo, Michigan. Our distribution targets specific demographic audiences segmented by price point and region in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. If interested, please call or us at distmedia@comcast.net or visit our website at RE/MAX All Properties in Frankfort and New Lenox Joins Exclusive Ranks of CMN Miracle Offices The RE/MAX All Properties offices in Frankfort and New Lenox, have joined the exclusive ranks of Miracle Offices, a designation given by the Children s Miracle Network (CMN), a network of premier children s hospitals in the United States and Canada. The offices are located at S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort and 1938 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Both are operated by Broker/Owners Donald Benkendorf, Sr., Donald Benkendorf, Jr., and Leo Koulouris. Together, the two offices have 50 affiliated agents. Every agent in our offices was proud to see us achieve this goal and show such solid support for the work of Children s Memorial, one of the most respected children s hospitals in the nation, said Koulouris. One of our priorities is to let the families of our community know that we appreciate the confidence they show in us, and assisting Children s Memorial is a great way to say thank you RE/MAX Northern Illinois* Number of Offices: 161 Number of Agents: 3,673 Closed Sales Volume (YTD): $ 970,471,613 RE/MAX International** Number of Offices: 7,000 Number of Agents: 100,000 Number of Countries: 65 *Through February 29, 2008 **As of March 10, 2008 because the hospital helps so many families each year. 12

13 RE/MAX Accord Opens its New Rockford Office RE/MAX Accord welcomed in 2008 by opening its new office at 7062 Walton St., Rockford, on Jan. 2. The office is located adjacent to the intersection of East State Street and Perryville Road, one of the busiest intersections in the Rockford metro area. The new office marks a major expansion into the Rockford market for RE/MAX Accord, which is operated by Broker/Owners Debbie Maxvold and Terry White. The firm s other office is Bloomingdale, in the western suburbs of Chicago. The major reason for the move to Rockford, according to Maxvold, is the ongoing working relationship between RE/MAX Accord and Hallmark Homes, a Rockford-based homebuilder with six active developments, four in Loves Park, and one each in Rockford and Roscoe. Several more are slated to open later this year. RE/MAX Accord handles the marketing of all Hallmark Homes communities. A second reason for the expansion, she reports, is the growing connection between the Rockford and Chicago markets. Over the last few years, we ve seen more and more people who work in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago moving to the Rockford area because they then can buy a lot more home for their money, says Maxvold. We expect that trend to continue for a couple of reasons. More employers are locating along the I-90 corridor west of the Fox River, and Metra rail service will connect Rockford to downtown Chicago, probably within four to five years, she said. The new RE/MAX Accord office will offer 12 privates suites for agents who want to base their operations there, as well as telecommuting facilities for other agents who prefer to have their main offices at home. Agents working from home is an important trend in our business, and we ve designed our office to accommodate it, said White. The new office features state-of-the art technology and workspace design, and it is already home to five agents and a two-person support staff. White and Maxvold say they will share the managerial duties at the new office so that each spends considerable time in Rockford. We view the timing of this move as quite favorable because the Rockford area has shown real resilience in the face of the housing market slowdown compared to many other areas, said White. A key reason seems to be the affordability factor. Unlike many other places, homes in Rockford are still priced within reach of the average family. Again Ranked as Top Real Estate Franchise in Annual Survey By Entrepreneur Magazine RE/MAX is the nation s number one real estate franchise and the number 10 franchise overall, according to Entrepreneur Magazine s 29th Annual Franchise 500 Survey. RE/MAX has held the honor of the top real estate franchisor for eight of the last 10 years. The survey, which appears in the January 2008 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, gives RE/MAX a Top 10 ranking in four different franchise categories. In addition to being picked as 10th best of all franchises, the Denver-based real estate franchisor was ranked first among low-cost franchises, seventh among global franchises, and 10th in the fastest-growing franchise category. RE/MAX enjoyed a substantial lead over other real estate franchises in all of those categories. Its closest competitor ranked 43rd in the general category, 23rd in the low-cost franchises category, 20th among global franchises and 35th among the fastest growing franchise brands. The success of RE/MAX franchisees across our region certainly speaks to the power of the RE/MAX brand and the value of our franchises, said Jim Merrion, regional director of RE/MAX Northern Illinois. Our network now has in excess of 170 offices and more than 120 different franchisees. It s been a classic success story grounded on a commitment by RE/MAX and its franchisees to deliver outstanding opportunities to our agents and great service to real estate buyers and sellers. All companies in the Entrepreneur Magazine rankings are evaluated by the same criteria, including financial strength and stability, size, growth rate, startup costs and financing options. These and other factors are entered into the Franchise 500 formula, with each eligible company receiving a cumulative score. We are not surprised by our high ranking, given the quality of our affiliated broker/owners and sales associates, said Margaret Kelly, CEO of RE/MAX International. They lead the industry in experience and productivity, and we re proud to offer them a comprehensive array of support services. The Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Survey is the most comprehensive franchise ranking in the world. The initial survey, conducted in 1980, was the first ranking of franchises in the industry. Over the years, the ranking procedure has been refined to provide the most accurate formula for identifying today s top franchises. 13

14 RE/MAX Professionals South in Plainfield Joins Exclusive Ranks of CMN Miracle Offices RE/MAX Professionals South of Plainfield, has joined the exclusive ranks of Miracle Offices, a designation given by the Children s Miracle Network (CMN), a network of premier children s hospitals in the United States and Canada. The said Richard Conte. And because the hospital frequently helps children from the Plainfield area, our fund raising is one way for everyone in our office to give something back to the community that has made our success possible. office, located at W. Renwick Road, is operated by broker/owners Richard Conte, Jennifer Conte and Lisa Mulcahy. It has 28 affiliated agents. We re proud to have secured unanimous support for CMN and Children s Memorial from our agents. It wasn t difficult to do given the outstanding reputation of Children s Memorial, Cook County Tony Muno tmuno@dailyherald.com DuPage County Gina LaBrasca glabrasca@dailyherald.com Fox Valley Rob Bartolucci rbartolucci@dailyherald.com Lake County Ron Bikus rbikus@dailyherald.com RE/MAX Northern Illinois Agents get the lowest rates on all Daily Herald Products Display Advertising Direct Marketing Free Standing Inserts Post-It-Note Advertising Classified Advertising Internet Custom Programs A Priced to Sell multimedia solution to selling homes in the Northwest and Western Suburbs! Reach 1.2 million readers a month in print* and Over 900,000 monthly unique views online** Place a new ad with up to 14 lines of text! 1 Day $20 3 Day $50 7 Day $120 Add a picture! Pick Up from Your Display Ad 1 Day.... $25 3 Day.... $65 7 Day... $150 or Place a Brand New Ad 1 Day.... $45 3 Day... $120 7 Day... $270 Add a Logo for your Open House this weekend for$5! Just your form and attach your picture to: yourtotalpackage@dailyherald.com For more details, contact your Daily Herald Sales Representative. * Source: 2006 Scarborough Chicago Market Study (R2) ** Study by Ominture 2007 Tony Muno tmuno@dailyherald.com 14

15 RE/MAX Select will Complete Relocation to Its New 63 rd Street Office on Chicago s Southwest Side RE/MAX Select has completed the relocation of its office to 6124 W. 63rd St. from its long-time location at 6601 W. Archer Ave. effective Feb. 1. The 63rd Street office opened in January It is located in a one-story, 4,600-square-foot building that offers both private and modular workspaces and three conference rooms. Within the office is a separate facility to accommodate agents who primarily work from a home office. We ve had a year to get our new facility up and running efficiently and make sure all the new systems were performing as planned, said Julie Anderson. She and Barbara Gembala are the broker/owners of RE/MAX Select. Now we are ready to complete the transition and move all our agents into the new office with its contemporary technology and more attractive surroundings. RE/MAX Select was established in 1990 and has been owned since 1998 by Anderson and Gembala. The Archer Avenue office had been at maximum capacity for some time, but now the 40 agents of RE/MAX Select will have ample elbow room, while Anderson and Gembala have space for future business growth. One of the best aspects of the office is its location near areas that are seeing a good deal of development activity and an active real estate market, said Anderson. In addition, the new office has the technological infrastructure that agents and their clients need in today s market. Anderson has long been a resident of Chicago s Clearing neighborhood. Gembala lives in Oak Lawn. RE/MAX Advantage Realty in Antioch Joins Exclusive Ranks of CMN Miracle Offices RE/MAX Advantage Realty of Antioch, has joined the exclusive ranks of Miracle Offices, a designation given by the Children s Miracle Network (CMN), a network of premier children s hospitals in the United States and Canada. The office, located at 532 W. Lake St., is operated by broker/owner Larry Fales and has 34 affiliated agents. I m proud that we are now a Miracle Office and pleased at the commitment shown by our agents, said Fales. Supporting the outstanding work of Children s Memorial allows us to help many, many families just when their need is the greatest, and that is a wonderful feeling. Our goal is to maintain the Miracle Office status of RE/MAX Advantage Realty for years to come. No response from costly newspaper ads? YOUR SALES! ADVERTISE IN 14 La Revista De Casas GRATIS THE SPANISH-LANGUAGE HOME RESOURCE PROVIDES YOU WITH A RAPID RESPONSE! TO INCREASE YOUR SALES, ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL FOR AGENTS ONLY! $425 $350*PER Where else can you target the Hispanic market so effectively and inexpensively? Nuestra Casa reaches 36,000 Hispanic readers every three weeks, with magazines distributed to more than 2,000 area locations. CALL TODAY FOR LOW PRICING! Advertise the following services: Real Estate Mortgage Home Builders Developers Home Improvement Carpet Window Landscaping Insurance Attorneys Banks ISSUE * Discounts for RE/MAX agents only. Advertising agreement for a six month or one year commitment required. Offer valid to new clients only. Restrictions apply. Call for details. 15

16 LuAnn Lavine, Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Hometown Advantage, Geneseo, was recently honored at the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Randy Robinson, RE/MAX Traditions, Woodstock, sponsored a food and cash drive for the Woodstock Food Pantry. in memoriam RE/MAX has a special web site that allows you to see what RE/MAX hot air balloon flights are coming to your area. In addition, each flight has a status box that shows whether or not the flight is on schedule or is cancelled due to weather conditions. DATE TIME LAUNCH LOCATION LANDING 2/21/08 AM Bolingbrook Oswego 2/22/08 AM Salem, WI Round Lake 2/23/08 AM Romeoville Homer Glen 2/23/08 AM Homer Glen Mokena 2/23/08 PM Oswego Aurora 2/24/08 AM Yorkville Aurora Upcoming Flights For more information on upcoming flights, click on this link: Or go to the Agents Only page at and click on the RE/MAX balloon! Our heartfelt condolences go out to... Helen Wittry, RE/MAX Way, Oswego, on the passing of her son. Pam Raver, RE/MAX Professionals East, St. Charles, on the loss of her husband. Cher Pociask, RE/MAX Central, Roselle, whose father recently passed away. Cindy Eich, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine, on the loss of her father. Harry Walsh, RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors, Oak Park, on the loss of his father. New Agent Promotion! Effective immediately, any agent who has never before placed an order with Impact Marketing, is eligible to receive $25 off their first order! New agents, logging on to Impact for the first time, will trigger this automatic credit and will see their credit notice both on the Splash Page and Payment Page. Existing agents (those agents who first logged on to Impact before the promotion was in place) are eligible as well, but must contact Customer Service prior to approving their first order. Customer Service will input this credit manually and it will show as a credit on the Payment Page upon order approval by the agent. Agents can reach a Customer Service representative at to add their promotional discount or to ask any questions. Thank you!! Impact Marketing Specialists Top 100 Individuals and Teams plus Superstars of the Month can be found at illinoisproperty.com SM 16

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19 THE PRODUCTION AWARDS Top Office Closed Transactions and Closed Sales Volume RE/MAX of Naperville (North) Barbara Brennan accepting Top Small Market Office Closed Transactions RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling John Rosengren accepting Top Small Market Office Closed Sales Volume RE/MAX Great American North, Wasco Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson and Wayne Laatz accepting Most Closed Transactions Individual Bernadeta Szczech RE/MAX '10', Oak Lawn Most Closed Transactions Team Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff Top Chicago Office Closed Transactions and Sales Volume RE/MAX City, Realtors Chicago (Harlem North) Top Chicago Company Closed Transactions and Sales Volume RE/MAX City, Realtors Chicago Henry Sakowski and Martin Lata accepting Top Company, Closed Transactions and Sales Volume RE/MAX Suburban Jim Nelson, Jr. accepting 19

20 THE "ABOVE THE CROWD!" AWARDS The Humanitarian Award Teri-Lynn Tomazic RE/MAX Professionals East, St. Charles Not pictured: Technology Award Mike Brennan RE/MAX Enterprises, Downers Grove RE/MAX of Naperville (North and South) The Above the Crowd! Award Kay Wirth RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Crystal Lake The Above the Crowd! Award Jim Nelson, Jr. RE/MAX Suburban CMN Outstanding Citizen- Largest Single Fundraiser: $9,450 Cherie Smith Zurek RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Lake Zurich CMN Outstanding Citizen The Top 4 Fundraising Office Networks of RE/MAX Suburban: $31,168 Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton Joan Routledge and Jim Nelson, Jr. accepting 1 RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest: $34,867 Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich and Palatine Cherie Smith Zurek and Michael Chairs accepting Not pictured: 3. RE/MAX of Barrington: $21,820 4 RE/MAX Showcase: $20,810 Gurnee, Lake Forest, Long Grove and Waukegan Michael Lescher accepting 20

21 THE "ABOVE THE CROWD!" AWARDS 2007 CMN Miracle Offices First Time Miracle Offices RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch Pat Ciko and Larry Fales accepting RE/MAX Edge, Chicago Kevin Tatum accepting RE/MAX Millennium, Chicago Sineth Sok accepting RE/MAX of Naperville (North), Naperville John Brennan accepting RE/MAX Partners, Berwyn Al Snyder accepting RE/MAX Preferred Properties, Addison Peter Dravilas accepting RE/MAX Professionals South, Plainfield Jen Conte accepting RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, Joliet From left: Robyn Pissetzky, Marc Freeman and Nancy Freeman accepting RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling Tim McCaslin accepting RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Orland Park (Wolf Rd.) Michael Mondello accepting Not pictured: RE/MAX 212º, Chicago RE/MAX All Properties, Frankfort RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox RE/MAX American Dream, Wauconda RE/MAX Boardwalk, Hanover Park RE/MAX Central West, West Dundee RE/MAX Hub City, Rochelle RE/MAX Town, Lake and Country, Freeport RE/MAX Way, Oswego RE/MAX Villager, Glenview Anthony Shoemaker accepting 21

22 THE "ABOVE THE CROWD!" AWARDS 2007 CMN Miracle Offices Renewing Miracle Offices RE/MAX Action, Lisle and Oak Brook Gary Jacklin accepting RE/MAX City, Realtors, Chicago (Belmont Ave.) RE/MAX City, Realtors, Chicago (Harlem Ave.) and RE/MAX City, Realtors, Chicago (Milwaukee Ave.) Henry Sakowski and Martin Lata accepting RE/MAX Elite Hinsdale Marcia Roubik accepting RE/MAX Hometown Advantage, Geneseo Kevin Urick accepting RE/MAX Market, Willow Springs Lucy Mierop and Steven Mierop accepting RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Richard Conte accepting RE/MAX Professionals East, St. Charles and RE/MAX Excels, Geneva Hank Erwin accepting RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge Dottie Ellis accepting RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Oregon Carla Benesh accepting RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove, Lake Forest, Gurnee and Waukegan Colleen Lessner accepting RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (North) and Glen Ellyn Maureen Brand accepting RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Orland Park (Harlem Ave.) and (Humphrey Ave.), and Palos Heights From left: Patrick Allen, Pamela Allen and Michael Mondello accepting Not pictured: RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale RE/MAX All Pro, Sugar Grove RE/MAX Central, Roselle RE/MAX Center, Grayslake RE/MAX Connections II, Marengo RE/MAX Excellence, South Holland RE/MAX Homes Unlimited, Rock Falls RE/MAX Professional Advantage, Byron RE/MAX Professionals, Bolingbrook RE/MAX Properties, LaGrange RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs RE/MAX Real Estate Advocates, Chicago 22

23 THE "ABOVE THE CROWD!" AWARDS 2007 CMN Miracle Offices Renewing Miracle Offices, continued RE/MAX Town & Country, Aurora; RE/MAX Great American II, Yorkville; RE/MAX Great American, North Aurora and RE/MAX Great American North, Wasco Wayne Laatz and Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson accepting RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine, Lake Zurich, Cary, Crystal Lake and Algonquin From left: Cherie Smith Zurek and Michael Chaires accepting THE EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT AWARDS Administrative Professional of the Year Excellence in Recruiting City Excellence in Recruiting Suburban Manager of the Year April Fox RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee Broker/Owner Deno Jeffries RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago Broker/Owner Susan Chin RE/MAX Masters, Morton Grove Tony Mitidiero RE/MAX South Suburban, Flossmoor Broker/Owner of the Year Multi-Office (2 Winners) Broker/Owner of the Year Small Market John and Jack Brennan Barbara and John Brennan accepting RE/MAX of Naperville (North and South) RE/MAX Enterprises, Downers Grove Jim Nelson, Sr., Bob Baker and Jim Nelson, Jr. Jim Nelson Jr. accepting RE/MAX Suburban Judy Aurand and Carla Benesh Carla Benesh accepting RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Oregon 23

24 THE EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT AWARDS Broker/Owner of the Year, Single Office (2 Winners) Jay Blessent and Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove Marion Digre, Harry Walsh and Jane McClelland RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors, Oak Park THE HERITAGE AWARDS Rising Stars Pioneer Club Award - Broker/Owners Not pictured: Rick Davis, RE/MAX Accord, Rockford Matthew McCarthy, RE/MAX of Barrington South Not pictured: Bill Jansen, RE/MAX Central West, West Dundee Rosemary Wisnosky, RE/MAX Affiliates, Naperville Lisa Campobasso RE/MAX Vision II, Chicago Marcia Roubik RE/MAX Elite, Hinsdale and Darien Pioneer Club Award, sales associates Not pictured: Tom Gamnes RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville David Shallow RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Elaine Smith RE/MAX Showcase, Lake Forest Debbie Battersby, RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett Rene Blue, RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Jim Conway, RE/MAX Realty of Joliet Joan Dailey, RE/MAX Advisors, Wood Dale Joyce Gerschefske, RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Jim Holder, RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Rob Schade, RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett Sharon Sims, RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Tim Soltys, RE/MAX Advisors, Wood Dale Pam Weinert, RE/MAX of Barrington Mary Zawaski, RE/MAX All Properties, Frankfort 24

25 TOP 3 COMMERCIAL INDIVIDUALS James Tammaro 1 RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Orland Park 2 Kamlesh Shah RE/MAX Preferred Properties, Addison 3 Jack Fields RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch TOP 3 COMMERCIAL TEAMS Al Vallejo 1 RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Orland Park 2 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling 3 Mark Batinick RE/MAX Professionals South, Plainfield 31 st ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY SPONSORS diamond The Broker/Owner Council platinum The Chicago Tribune The Daily Herald DLA Piper US LLP gold RE/MAX Northern Illinois Sales Advisory Council silver American Community Bank Chicago Funding Chicago Home and Garden James David Nathan & Company Reliance Network Short Sales, Foreclosures & REOs bronze Corporate Balloons, Ltd. Crain s Chicago Business Handelan-Pedersen Platinum Home Mortgage United Mortgage copper Dominion Enterprises/Homes.com GE Security Supra Home Warranty of America Merrill Corporation Private I. Home Inspections 25

26 TOP 20 RESIDENTIAL INDIVIDUALS 1 Bryan Bomba RE/MAX Elite, Hinsdale 2 Connie DeAndrea RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg 3 Marlene Granacki RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago 4 Marsha Ulbrich RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Lake Zurich 5 Bernadeta Szczech RE/MAX '10', Oak Lawn 6 Teresa Cavaligos RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove 7 Kristi Gunther RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago 9 Val Napadov RE/MAX North, Northbrook 10 Cherie Smith Zurek RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Lake Zurich 13 George Dravilas RE/MAX Preferred Properties, Addison 14 Caroline Senetar RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville 15 Rose Pagonis RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville 16 Dan Florian RE/MAX 1st Class Realty, Skokie 18 Kathy Barkulis RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights 19 David Braun 1st Class Realty, Skokie 20 Not pictured: 8. Sharon Gidley, RE/MAX Innovations, Lake in the Hills; 11. Larry Leibovitz, RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove; 12. Jim Conway, RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, Joliet; 17. Mark Weinert, RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Barry Gaw RE/MAX '10', Oak Lawn 26

27 TOP 20 RESIDENTIAL TEAMS Jane Lee 1 RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff 2 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville 3 Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove 12 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago 13 Bruce Hackel RE/MAX South Suburban, Flossmoor 14 Terri Sponburgh RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville 15 Rosemary West RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, Joliet 16 Joyce Courtney RE/MAX Excels, Geneva 18 Marge Pawlak RE/MAX Enterprise, Downers Grove Not pictured: 4. Bernie Cobb, Jr., RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville 5. Marco Amidei, RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville 6. Coya Smith, RE/MAX Properties, LaGrange 7. Matthew Kombrink, RE/MAX Excels, Geneva 8. Paul Wells, RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington 9. Susan Coveny, RE/MAX Prestige, Long Grove 10. Esther Zamudio, RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin 11. Alex Rullo, RE/MAX Great American North, Wasco 17. Jay Rodgers, RE/MAX Professionals East, St. Charles 19. Wayne Reuter, RE/MAX Professionals East, St. Charles 20. Diana Ivas, RE/MAX Elite, Hinsdale 27

28 CAREER AWARDS The Circle of Legends Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville Rosemary West RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, Joliet Hall of Fame Kathy Barkulis RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Anthony Belino RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Linda Benko RE/MAX 2000, Crete Mimi Burke RE/MAX of Barrington James Cesarek RE/MAX of Sauk Valley, Sterling Debi Clark RE/MAX Asscoicates West, Bartlett Anna Davis RE/MAX Preferred Brokers, Chicago Judith Fornero RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville Ben Henrikson RE/MAX Professionals West, Elgin Linda Kennedy RE/MAX Team 2000, Orland Park Brian Knott RE/MAX Professionals West, Elgin Andrew Krzywonos RE/MAX Central, Roselle Linda Longmeyer RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Jude Marchetti RE/MAX Action, Lisle Tim McCaslin RE/MAX of Sauk Valley, Sterling Christine Michelson RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton Lucille Mierop RE/MAX Market, Willow Springs Carol O Neill RE/MAX Team 2000, Orland Park Boguslaw Rola RE/MAX City Realtors, Chicago John Rosengren RE/MAX of Sauk Valley, Sterling Jeff Salhani RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows John Schmalbach RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge Catherine Schmidt RE/MAX of Barrington Sandra Stewart RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Christine Strauel RE/MAX of Naperville Deepika Syal RE/MAX United, Wheeling Al Vallejo RE/MAX Team 2000, Orland Park Joseph Woodbury RE/MAX of Barrington Karin Zimmerman RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows Lifetime Achievement Award Jay Blessent RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove Bryan Bomba RE/MAX Elite, Hinsdale Kenneth Guzzetta RE/MAX Properties Northwest Park Ridge Fred Haines RE/MAX Affiliates, Naperville Timothy Sotis RE/MAX Accord, Bloomingdale 2007 Sales Advisory Council Board Of Directors From Left: Ron Ewing RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin Secretary Mary Anne D Ambrosio RE/MAX of Naperville (North) First Vice President Susan Camiliere RE/MAX Central, Roselle President Barbara Foy RE/MAX Signature, Chicago Treasurer Roger Lautt RE/MAX Vision II, Chicago Past President Not pictured: Joanna Seebeck, RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett, 2nd Vice President and Chris Tenggren, RE/MAX Great American North, Wasco, Director of Meetings and Programs 28