DENVER—April 8, 2010—The Colorado Region of Keller Williams Realty recently celebrated its 2009 success at its annual gala awards ceremony.
The DTC Market Center took top honors as Market Center of the Year based on its net profit and the amount of profit shared with its agents. Led in 2009 by Team Leader Jim Slinkard, the DTC Market Center also was recognized as the only office in the Colorado Region to receive Keller Williams Realty International’s Platinum Market Center Award for reaching at least $10 million in Gross Commission Income. The DTC office (6300 S. Syracuse Way) has achieved this ranking for the past five years.
Team Leader of the Year went to Rick Guthrie of the Colorado Springs South Market Center. This award is based on the highest net agent growth, and greatest increases in profit and profit-sharing.
Jordan Connett of the Southlands Market Center was honored as the Regional Rookie of the Year and Tara McShane of Denver West was recognized as Market Center Administrator of the Year.
Heidi Greer, Team Leader of the Northwest Market Center, received the Les Kay Inspirational Award, named after one of the original partners in the Colorado Region who passed away. The award is given to the person who not only exemplifies the culture and beliefs of Keller Williams but also gives back to the community. A successful businesswoman and leader in the industry and community, Greer’s personal strength has been tested since July 2008 when her 20-year-old son in the Navy attempted suicide, causing a catastrophic brain injury. He has been in a near vegetative state since and is in now in hospice care. Heidi’s “never give up and “can do attitude has inspired her peers, family and friends.
“In a market that has seen its share of challenges over the last few years, our agents continue to outpace the market, says Keith Alba, Colorado Regional Operating Principal. “We are proud to be in business with all of them.
With more than 76,000 agents and 668 franchised Market Centers, Keller Williams Realty International is now America’s third-largest and fastest-growing residential real estate company. Keller Williams Realty franchised the Colorado Region in 1993 and has succeeded by creating a unique agent-focused model that builds partnerships between agents and local ownership through participation in a life-long, profit sharing program.
In Colorado, the company has 28 locations and more than 2,400 agents. In 2009, Keller Williams agents achieved a sales volume of more than $2.4 billion. For more information, contact Keith Alba at 303-793-3888 or visit www.gokellerwilliams.com.
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