ERA Grizzard recognizes and celebrates their team's 2023 achievements and successes at the company's Awards Show & Annual Kickoff. This year the event took place at The Venetian Center in Leesburg, Florida, and was hosted by Broker/Owner, Gus Grizzard with special guest speaker Alex Vidal, ERA President.

Coming off of a year focused on relationships and executing a 99.26% customer satisfaction rating, ERA Grizzard also announced they would be moving forward into the new year with a more measurable and precise metric and revealed the 2024 Vision as a '24% increase in listings.'

The kickoff specifically honored and recognized the many triumphs of the past year and took the ERA Grizzard team on a journey through a 2023 recap, lessons learned, and how ERA Grizzard is committed to helping drive 2024 initiatives through resources, support, and marketing. 

Here's a look at the ERA Grizzard 2023 team awards and accomplishments:

COMPANY AWARDS

 

Agent of the Year
Deborah Moran - DeLand, FL

Deborah Moran, ERA Grizzard's Agent of the Year, stands out in the real estate for her unwavering dedication and exceptional achievements.

Customer-Centric Approach: Deborah prioritizes customer satisfaction, going above and beyond to solve real estate challenges, showcasing her commitment and problem-solving skills.

Negotiation Expertise: Her exceptional negotiation and counseling skills shine in navigating complex transactions, ensuring positive outcomes for her clients.

Sanford Agent of the Year: Recognized beyond ERA Grizzard, Deborah proudly received the Sanford Agent of the Year award, collaborating seamlessly and embodying "Team ERA's" spirit.

Deborah Moran's success story inspires, emphasizing her customer focus, negotiation prowess, and collaborative spirit.

She not only worked hard for her well-deserved successes and recognition but her positive attitude and adoption of the Team ERA culture have inspired many. She's a real example of what it means to be the 'Agent of the Year.'

Rookie of the Year
Alyssa Sanchez - Leesburg, FL

Mike Deegan was awarded 'Rookie of the Year' after wrapping up her first full year in Real Estate closing 10 transactions for a total volume of $1,373,340. Since joining ERA Grizzard, she has grown her business by fully embracing all the company has to offer. Alyssa always wears a smile on her face and is willing to help her clients and peers as well. She truly represents what it means to be an ERA Grizzard agent and how to begin and propel a career toward success effectively.

Lauri Grizzard Memorial Sunshine Award

Beverley Hibbert - DeLand, FL

Beverley Hibbert has earned the Lauri Grizzard Memorial Sunshine Award for her exceptional contributions to the Care & Sunshine Committee and positive impact on the ERA Grizzard team.

Beverley's Impact: As the heart of the Care & Sunshine Committee, Beverley's genuine concern for her colleagues' well-being and dedication make her an invaluable team player, fostering harmony and success.

Exemplifying Lauri Grizzard's Spirit: Beverley embodies Lauri Grizzard's spirit through kindness, compassion, and positivity in her daily interactions, making her a deserving recipient of this esteemed award.

Congratulations to Beverley Hibbert on this well-deserved honor!

Top Producer in the Entire Company
Loretta Maimone - Mount Dora, FL

Loretta Maimone earned the 'Top Producer in the Entire Company' award. She is a successful and respected REALTOR® and is recognized as one of the nation's top Real Estate agents for ERA Nationally ranking at #6. While being a successful businesswoman, she also highly prioritizes giving back to the community she proudly serves. The dedication and expertise she brings to her home buyers and sellers do not focus on the transaction but on the actual person(s). Loretta is genuinely authentic, and her innate qualities allow her to be effortlessly consistent and thorough. She is truly a pillar to the Real Estate and Lake County community.

Brand Ambassador
Aftab Neezamdeen - Clermont, FL

We're excited to announce Aftab Neezamdeen named the 2023 'Brand Ambassador' for ERA Grizzard Real Estate. Aftab embodies ERA and Grizzard values effortlessly, caring deeply for customers and colleagues. Described as the most professional agent, he shares his knowledge generously, fostering confidence and success among fellow agents.

Aftab's commitment extends to utilizing tools and providing thorough buyer consultations for every client. This recognition highlights not only his achievements but also his dedication to professionalism and excellence. Congratulations to Aftab Neezamdeen, inspiring the ERA Grizzard Real Estate community.

Property Manager of the Year
Debra Davis - Leesburg, FL

We are thrilled to announce Debra Davis as our Property Manager of the Year. Her outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence make her a truly deserving candidate for this prestigious award.

In her second tenure, Debra tripled her portfolio within the first year, showcasing resilience and a commendable work ethic. Her unwavering commitment to maintaining high professional standards, and ethical practices, and fighting passionately for what is right truly distinguishes her.

Debra embodies the spirit of a team player, always ready to extend a helping hand. We wholeheartedly nominated her for Property Manager of the Year in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments, commitment to professional standards, advocacy for justice, ability to handle high-stress situations, and collaborative spirit.

Join us in congratulating Debra Davis for setting a new standard for excellence in Property Management throughout Central Florida.

Relocation Agent of the Year
Ryan Heitman - Clermont, FL

Ryan Heitman was named the 'Relocation Agent of the Year' for his outstanding services to his clients and Relocation. Ryan has exemplified the traits and characteristics of what the A-Team truly is. Dedication, Expertise, Compassion, and Diligence. He continuously meets the required conversion and behavioral metrics while receiving top marks from his customers and peers. His successes can be seen through his evident dedication to helping others and impressive business stats. Ryan has grown exponentially year over year and positioned himself as a leader in his markets and amongst his peers. 

Keystone Award
Shirley Rupchand - Mount Dora, FL | Office Coordinator

Shirley Rupchand, a staff member, received the 'Keystone Award' for 2023. Despite joining in June, she has made a remarkable positive impact on both the Mount Dora office and the entire company. Shirley consistently demonstrates a great attitude, willingly participating and assisting in various tasks. She goes above and beyond, exceeding expectations regularly.

Her proactive approach, incredible work ethic, dependability, professionalism, intelligence, and quick learning ability set her apart. Notably, Shirley is always a team player, offering help even outside her designated responsibilities. She is known for her efficiency, hard work, and unwavering kindness. Shirley Rupchand is a true asset to the team. The ERA Grizzard team can always rely on her; she is an asset to the company.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION BY OFFICE

Congratulations to the following award winners for their dedication to their businesses and customers. They have each achieved remarkable success in 2023. 

Clermont:

Top Producer in Volume
Ryan Heitman - $7,300,00

Top Producer in Units
Aftab Neezamdeen - 15 Units

Momentum Award
Aftab Neezamdeen - 825% Volume Increase

Daytona Beach:

Top Producer in Units
Kristi Brown - 22 Units Sold

Top Producer in Volume
Kristi Brown - $9,313,000 in Volume

Momentum Award
Linda Lee - 4.88% Volume Increase

DeLand:

Top Producer in Units
Brian Guyer - 21 Units Sold

Top Producer in Volume
Brian Guyer - $7,206,000 in Volume

Momentum Award
Jean Graham - 175% Volume Increase

Leesburg:

Top Producer in Units
Craig Yox - 50 Units Sold

Top Producer in Volume
Jim Richardson - $12,297,245 in Volume

Momentum Award
Michael Deegan - 112% Volume Increase

Mount Dora:

Top Producer in Units
Loretta Maimone - 65 Units Sold

Top Producer in Volume
Loretta Maimone - $31,324,000 in Volume

Momentum Award
Jean Sutton - 61% Volume Increase

Orlando:

Top Producer in Units
Shawn McCormick - 35 Units Sold

Top Producer in Volume
Shawn McCormick - $17,984,000 in Volume

Momentum Award
Nick Zervos - 463% Volume Increase

The Villages, FL:

Top Producer in Units
Genie Muldoon - 42 Units Sold

Top Producer in Volume
Genie Muldoon - $15,973,000 in Volume

Momentum Award
Mary Lou Stancil - 116% Volume Increase

Commercial:

Top Producer in Volume
Dan Tatro - $54,101,829

Property Management:

Most Units Added
Debra Davis - 29 Units Added

Lowest Delinquency Rate
Debra Davis -0-%

ERA® REAL ESTATE AWARDS

Leaders' Circle:

The ERA® Leaders' Circle is the most elite honor given by ERA® Real Estate. Agents recognized in this category have completed a total volume of $10 Million or higher or have closed 65 or more units. The 2023 ERA Grizzard members are:

• Loretta Maimone
• Ernani Sena
• Genie Muldoon
• Craig Yox
• Jim Richardson
• Shawn McCormick
• Julie Townsend
• Jessica Graham

Circle of Achievement:

ERA® Real Estate's criteria for earning the Circle of Achievement are 45 or more units closed or a total volume of $6 million or higher sold. Here are the ERA Grizzard agents who have earned this honor for 2023:

• Melissa Barnes
• Kristi Brown
• Laura Block
• Shawn Benak-Mason
• Corrina Cole
• Brian Guyer
• Rick Harper
• Kaylyn Howard
• Aftab Neezamdeen
• Misty Noland
• Ryan Heitman
• Donnie Garland

Circle of Honor:

The Circle of Honor recognitions given by ERA® Real Estate is earned by agents who have reached 25 or more units closed or $3 Million or more in total volume sold for 2023. Here is the complete list of qualifying ERA Grizzard agents:

• Angela Burris
• Jeanne Sutton
• Lisa Carter
• Toni Chapman
• Felecia Humphrey
• Todd Tharp
• Vada Taylor
• Michael Deegan
• Jack Fehring
• Lauralyn Lane
• Lindsey Sellars
• Lisa Lugo-Manns
• Deborah Moran
• Jeanne Thomas
• Mechelle Johnson
• Brian Smith
• Mohamed Khan
• Sharon Wooten
• Cynthia Wheeler
• Karol McDermott
• Rick Moore
• Linda Lee
• King Rep Team

The warmest congratulations and biggest thank you to the ERA Grizzard team members and agents on a successful 2023. ERA Grizzard is exceptionally proud and honored to be in business with many impactful leaders and innovators and wishes everyone the best going forward. Here's to 2024!

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