ERA Grizzard Real Estate came together as a team to celebrate successes, honor award recipients, and commemorate the company’s 50 year anniversary at and 2017 Awards Celebration.
After a word from ERA Grizzard’s founders, Tom and Linda Grizzard, about the humble beginnings to its growth into a nationally recognized Real Estate company today, and a word from the current owners, Gus and Lauri Grizzard, on the vision for the future, the recognition of award winners began.
Company Awards
Beyond the numbers, the ERA Grizzard company awards recognize outstanding members of the team from REALTORS® to staff in reagrds to their business, their their dedication to their community, and more. This year’s company award winners include:
Agent of the Year
Carolyn Maimone
Carolyn Maimone's outstanding efforts throughout the year lead her to "Real Estate Agent of the Year." Not only did she increase her closed sales volume from last year by a remarkable 140%, she is actively involved in the community and always willing to lend a helping hand to her fellow agents.
Rookie of the Year
Stacy Potter
After an incredible first year in Real Estate, Stacy Potter closed $2.3 Million in sales. She continues to positively impact her community through her participation, and further her professional development through advanced training opportunities.
Broker’s Choice
Beverley Hibbert
Beverley Hibbert was this year's recipient of the Broker's Choice award, hand picked by ERA Grizzard's Broker/Owner, Gus Grizzard, thanks to her constant positivity, dependable nature, and being the true definition of a 'class-act.'
Top Real Estate Team
Your 24/7 Team
This team of multi-million dollar producers - $13.6 Million to be exact - are known for their customer service and one-of-a-kind team work. They are “One Team with One Mission for One Result - SOLD!”
Property Manager of the Year
Henry Hensley
Henry is consistently growing his business and goes above and beyond to help his
owners and tenants. His positive attitude and hard work has earned him the title of ERA Grizzard Real Estate’s Property Manager of the Year.
Keystone Award
Megan Crevier
Megan’s passion and talent shine through in all that she does for our agents and our brand. Her work on our website, video series, and content has garnered our brand recognition on a national and local level, and her positivity and compassion for others are what truly makes her the "Keystone Award" winner.
Humanitarian of the Year
Loretta Maimone
Loretta’s true care for her community and giving nature has made a tremendous impact on the Central Florida community and the numerous organizations that she serves, earning her the title of ERA Grizzard’s Humanitarian of the Year.
Brand Ambassador
Donna Reitz
Donna always brings a positive attitude, work, smile, or song for anyone - qualities exemplified in her passion for her ERA Grizzard family and the tools and resources provided. One of her favorite things to say in her lovely Philadelphia accent is “Why would anyone look anywhere else we got it all right here!"
Awards and Recognitions by Office
Clermont
Donnie Garland
Momentum Award | Top Producer - Units | Top Producer - Volume
With a $4,503,028 Increase in Business, 38 Units Sold, and $11,660,456 in Volume, Donnie Garland is the 2017 recipient of the Momentum Award and the Top Producer Award for both units and volume sold for ERA Grizzard - Clermont.
DeLand
Brian Guyer
Momentum Award
Brian Guyer saw a $4,316,820 increase in his business in 2017, earning him the Momentum Award for ERA Grizzard - DeLand.
Sandra Otto
Top Producer - Units | Top Producer - Volume
With 32.5 Units Sold and $6,113,740 in Volume, Sandra Otto is the well-deserving winner of the Top Producer Award for both units and volume for ERA Grizzard - DeLand.
Leesburg
Carole Thompson
Momentum Award
An $2,575,600 Increase in Business in 2017 earned Carole Thompson the Momentum Award for ERA Grizzard Leesburg
Jessica Graham
Top Producer - Units | Top Producer - Volume
Not only did Jessica Graham sell 86 Units and $11,655,175 in volume in 2017, she's also holds the title of #1 Top Units Sold Producer in Entire Company! She is the deserving winner of the Top Producer Award for both units and volume for ERA Grizzard - Leesburg.
Mount Dora
Sharon Rankin
Momentum Award
Sharon Ranking earned the Momentum Award for ERA Grizzard - Mount Dora with a $737,095 Increase in her business in 2017.
Loretta Maimone
Top Producer - Units | Top Producer - Volume
With 66.5 Units Sold and $15,221,438 in volume for 2017, Loretta Maimone earned the Top Producer awards for both units and volume for ERA Grizzard - Mount Dora.
Orlando
Sherry Smith
Momentum Award
With $3,688,048 Increase - that's a 340% increase - in her business in 2017, Sherry Smith earned the Momentum Award for ERA Grizzard - Orlando.
Sanford
Rita Wilkerson
Momentum Award | Top Producer - Units | Top Producer - Volume
Rita Wilkerson was awarded the Momentum Award with a $2,445,590 Increase in Business. She also won the Top Producer Award for units with 18 units sold, and the Top Producer Award for volume with $3,396,095 in Volume in 2017.
The Villages, Florida
Scott Hubbard
Momentum Award | Top Producer - Units | Top Producer - Volume
Scott Hubbard received all three award for ERA Grizzard - The Villages, FL. His $9,663,090 Increase in Business earned him the Momentum Award. He was also named Top Producer - Units with 83 Units Sold, and Top Producer - Volume with $17,135,990 in Volume in 2017. He is also recognized as the #1 Top Volume Producer in the Entire Company!
Property Management
Twila Largent
Highest Unit Increase
Twila Largent was the awarded ERA Grizzard Property Management's 'Highest Unit Increase' award with 15 new units in 2017.
Relocation
Toni Chapman
Relocation Agent of the Year
Toni Chapman was the recipient of ERA Grizzard's Relocation of the Year award thanks to her outstanding performance on buyer conversion, listings secured late, service excellence scores, and more!
ERA Real Estate
Simon Chen, CEO of ERA Real Estate, was present to award the ERA Circle of Honor, Circle of Achievement, and Leaders' Circle members from ERA Grizzard.
Leaders' Circle
Leaders' Circle is the most prestigious honor recognized by ERA Real Estate. To qualify for the recognition, recipients must have completed $20 Million+ in volume and/or 97.5+ total units closed. The members from ERA Grizzard for 2017 are:
- Donnie Garland
- Jessica Huey Graham
- Scott Hubbard
- Roxanne Logan
- Loretta Maimone
- Marilyn Morris
- Cindy Wheeler
Circle of Achievement
The qualifications for ERA Real Estate's Circle of Achievement are 45+ Units Closed or $6Million+ in Volume/$12Million+ for Teams. Congratulations to ERA Grizzard Real Estate's Circle of Achievement members:
- Toni Chapman
- Franki Gonzalez
- Tami Klingenberg
- Dale Lam-Witter
- Carolyn Maimone
- Debbie Martin
- Ira MIller
- Kara Puryear
- Jim Richardson
- Julie Townsend
- Sharon Wooten
- Craig Yox
- Your 24/7 Team
Circle of Honor
ERA Real Estate's Circle of Honor Members must complete 25+ Units Closed or $3 Million+ in Volume/$6 Million+ for Teams. Here is the complete list of ERA Grizzard's Circle of Honor Members for 2017:- Jeanne Abernathy
- Dallas Ackley
- Dick Batts
- Suzette Beaujon
- Mary Ann Brawner
- Carolyn Burleson-Webb
- Paul Carraway
- Donna Cline-Hansard
- Marlene Cook
- Terri Gordon
- Jean Graham
- Christina Grant
- Jenn Grimes
- Linda Grizzard
- Brian Guyer
- Felecia Humphrey
- Jordan Hunter
- Olga Jakubowski
- Lisa Jones
- Judy Kelley
- Tammy King
- Lauralyn Lane
- Karol McDermott
- Diana Miguel
- Misty Noland
- Sandra Otto
- Kathy Reeg
- Donna Reitz
- Becky Short
- Margaret Smith
- Brian Smith
- Sherry Smith
- Jeanne Sutton
- Gloria Tabor
- Carole Thompson
- Ken Weber
- Page Whittle
- Rita Wilkerson
- Team Villages
Congratulations to our entire team on a successful 2017 and a special congratulations to the award winners!
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