HomeGain Press Release
January 29, 2008
Emeryville, CA - January 29, 2008 - HomeGain.com, a leading provider of online marketing solutions that connect real estate agents and brokers with homebuyers and sellers, today announced its 2007 Top Performers™.
Annually, HomeGain recognizes the most successful and productive real estate agents who subscribe to its online marketing program, AgentEvaluator™, in each of six regions across the United States, as well as the overall top performing agents in all 50 states.
In 2007 HomeGain's top five (5) agents earned an average of $198,096 in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator™ business and an average of 23 closed transactions.
"Despite current and forecasted market conditions, it's extremely encouraging to see HomeGain real estate agents continuing to thrive in areas across the U.S.," stated Louis Cammarosano, General Manager at HomeGain. "HomeGain is proud to be partnered with so many talented and hard working Realtors®."
HomeGain's 2007 Nationwide Top Performer by total commissions earned for the second consecutive year is Eric Pakulla, RE/MAX Advantage in Maryland. Eric earned over $398,000 in commissions from HomeGain business in 2007. Pakulla is also named HomeGain's Top Performer in the East Region, and is tied for Top Performer for highest number of home sales with Barbara Tidwell, Keller Williams Realty, Texas, with 40 home sales.
"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."
Highest Dollar Volume from Home Sales
- Southeast Region Top Performer: David and Dorothy Eiglarsh, RE/MAX HomeTown, FL
- North Central Region Top Performer: Philip and Carol Kyburz, Real Estate One, MI
- Northwest Region Top Performer: Theresa Tuengel, RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, WA
- West Region Top Performer: Jim Tierney, NetEquity Real Estate, CA
Highest Volume of Home Sales
- Southeast Region Top Performer: Sharon Kunz, RE/MAX Five Star, GA, 19 closed transactions
- North Central Region Top Performer: Les Davis, Realty Executives Metro One, MO, 15 closed transactions
- Northwest Region Top Performer: Debra Wostmann, Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc., OR, 10 closed transactions
- West Region Top Performer: Bob Calicchia, Metro Brokers Total Realty, CO, 15 closed transactions
2007 Rookie of the Year: Vikas Pawa, Prudential Foothills Real Estate, AZ
For a complete list of Top Performing real estate agents, including honorable mentions and all 2007 Top Performers listed by state, visit http://blog.homegain.com/2007-homegain-top-performers
AgentEvaluator™ is an efficient and affordable marketing program for real estate agents looking to connect with online home buyers and home sellers. To learn about the AgentEvaluator™ program, please visit: http://www.agentevaluator.com
About HomeGain
HomeGain is a leading provider of online marketing solutions that connect real estate agents and brokers with home buyers and sellers. HomeGain offers free services to find and compare real estate agents, research home values, and view homes for sale. Since 1999 REALTORS® have used HomeGain's real estate marketing programs, products and tools to connect to consumers, promote their services and grow their business. HomeGain.com receives an average of over five million web visits per month, ranking it in the top 10 real estate websites worldwide.
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Classified Ventures™ is a strategic joint venture among five media companies, including Belo Corp. (NYSE:BLC), Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE:GCI), The McClatchy Co. (NYSE:MNI), Tribune Co. (NYSE:TRB) and The Washington Post Co. (NYSE:WPO), whose objectives are to collectively capitalize on the revenue growth in the online advertising categories of automotive, real estate and rentals.
Contact:
Jessica Gopalakrishnan
510-594-4154 Office
pr@homegain.com
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HomeGain Announces the 2007 Top Performer™ Real Estate Agents
Agent subscribers report an average of $198,096 in gross closed commissions and an average of 23 home sales last year from AgentEvaluator businessEmeryville, CA - January 29, 2008 - HomeGain.com, a leading provider of online marketing solutions that connect real estate agents and brokers with homebuyers and sellers, today announced its 2007 Top Performers™.
Annually, HomeGain recognizes the most successful and productive real estate agents who subscribe to its online marketing program, AgentEvaluator™, in each of six regions across the United States, as well as the overall top performing agents in all 50 states.
In 2007 HomeGain's top five (5) agents earned an average of $198,096 in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator™ business and an average of 23 closed transactions.
"Despite current and forecasted market conditions, it's extremely encouraging to see HomeGain real estate agents continuing to thrive in areas across the U.S.," stated Louis Cammarosano, General Manager at HomeGain. "HomeGain is proud to be partnered with so many talented and hard working Realtors®."
HomeGain's 2007 Nationwide Top Performer by total commissions earned for the second consecutive year is Eric Pakulla, RE/MAX Advantage in Maryland. Eric earned over $398,000 in commissions from HomeGain business in 2007. Pakulla is also named HomeGain's Top Performer in the East Region, and is tied for Top Performer for highest number of home sales with Barbara Tidwell, Keller Williams Realty, Texas, with 40 home sales.
"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."
Highest Dollar Volume from Home Sales
- Southeast Region Top Performer: David and Dorothy Eiglarsh, RE/MAX HomeTown, FL
- North Central Region Top Performer: Philip and Carol Kyburz, Real Estate One, MI
- Northwest Region Top Performer: Theresa Tuengel, RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, WA
- West Region Top Performer: Jim Tierney, NetEquity Real Estate, CA
Highest Volume of Home Sales
- Southeast Region Top Performer: Sharon Kunz, RE/MAX Five Star, GA, 19 closed transactions
- North Central Region Top Performer: Les Davis, Realty Executives Metro One, MO, 15 closed transactions
- Northwest Region Top Performer: Debra Wostmann, Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc., OR, 10 closed transactions
- West Region Top Performer: Bob Calicchia, Metro Brokers Total Realty, CO, 15 closed transactions
2007 Rookie of the Year: Vikas Pawa, Prudential Foothills Real Estate, AZ
For a complete list of Top Performing real estate agents, including honorable mentions and all 2007 Top Performers listed by state, visit http://blog.homegain.com/2007-homegain-top-performers
AgentEvaluator™ is an efficient and affordable marketing program for real estate agents looking to connect with online home buyers and home sellers. To learn about the AgentEvaluator™ program, please visit: http://www.agentevaluator.com
About HomeGain
HomeGain is a leading provider of online marketing solutions that connect real estate agents and brokers with home buyers and sellers. HomeGain offers free services to find and compare real estate agents, research home values, and view homes for sale. Since 1999 REALTORS® have used HomeGain's real estate marketing programs, products and tools to connect to consumers, promote their services and grow their business. HomeGain.com receives an average of over five million web visits per month, ranking it in the top 10 real estate websites worldwide.
About Classified Ventures
Classified Ventures™ is a strategic joint venture among five media companies, including Belo Corp. (NYSE:BLC), Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE:GCI), The McClatchy Co. (NYSE:MNI), Tribune Co. (NYSE:TRB) and The Washington Post Co. (NYSE:WPO), whose objectives are to collectively capitalize on the revenue growth in the online advertising categories of automotive, real estate and rentals.
Contact:
Jessica Gopalakrishnan
510-594-4154 Office
pr@homegain.com
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