Donnie Garland, Realtor with ERA Grizzard Real Estate, has been selected as a finalist for the ERA Rookie of the Year award.
Garland was selected from over 239 companies nation-wide as one of three finalists for this prestigious award.
He was selected based on his use of tools and technology, growth and leadership in the office, customer satisfaction ratings, and local involvement.
“This award means a lot to me,” says Garland. “It proves to myself that I'm doing something right, and I'm with the right brokerage. I plan to leverage this momentum in a few ways. I will continue to look at the resources I have at hand and implement some new strategies I'm learning at ERA's Top Gun Academy to help push me to the next level.”
Garland is an ERA Distinctive Properties agent, a member of ERA Grizzard's elite Relocation team, and closed over $7 million in sales volume in 2016. He is an active member of Orlando Regional Realtor Association, is completing his Golden Key Certification, and enjoys giving back to the local community. in 2016, he received a 100% rating from every customer on his ERA Customer Satisfaction Surveys, and is consistently bettering himself through regular trainings, seminars, and certifications.
“Donnie is a true example in our industry to both rookies and experienced agents alike. Whenever I see him, he's proudly wearing his Realtor pins and more often than not, he's lending a helping hand to his fellow teammates. To be selected as an ERA Rookie of the Year Finalist is a testament to his growth and success, but Donnie's most meaningful quality is his outstanding character," said Gus Grizzard, Broker/Owner of ERA Grizzard Real Estate.
Garland attributes his success to hard work and compassion:
“I would have to say a combination of hard work, great resources from ERA Grizzard, doing what is best for my clients, and most importantly - being nice to everyone.”
Garland is one of three finalists, along with Paul Domenech with ERA American Real Estate, and Bill Olson with ERA Wilder Realty. The Rookie of the Year recognition will be awarded to one Realtor in the ERA franchises at their International Business Conference in Dallas, Texas in March 2017. *Photo above was taken at the ERA Grizzard 2017 Kickoff & Awards Celebration.