http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/archive_201904/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Florida Keys – March 18, 2019 – The month of February marks significant service milestones reached by Coldwell Banker Schmitt agents Keys-wide. NameOfficeYears of ServiceNancy LillieMiddle Keys17Karen AngleMiddle Keys11Amy PrumoMiddle Keys9Rick PhillipsMiddle Keys6Tracy KunitzMiddle Keys5Brian Schmitt, president and broker noted, “We want to express our appreciation to these agents and staff members for their contributions to Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s continuing success.  We’re proud they’re among those representing us to Keys property sellers and buyers.”Founded in 1955, Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the oldest and largest real estate company in the Florida Keys with offices conveniently located in each of the five major Keys market areas. It has been the Keys-wide leader in listings and sales since 2005 and boasts a 98+ percent rating of customer satisfaction. For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys. To learn more about professional opportunities and why Coldwell Banker Schmitt agents and staff average more than nine years of service with the company, visit the Careers center.  800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;}table.MsoTableGrid{mso-style-name:"Table Grid";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-unhide:no;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt solid windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt solid windowtext;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/532/coldwell-banker-schmitt-recognizes-agents’-years-of-service-for-february-2019/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:10:16 -0500 Florida Keys – March 25, 2019 - Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC) hosted its annual Awards Banquet on March 2 recognizing achievements by agents, staff, and business partners at Hawk’s Cay Resort on Duck Key.  Attending were 199 agents, staff and guests from the company’s five offices in Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key, and Key West plus guests.Among the special guests this year were Michele Brossard, and Tom Wright of Thomas D. Wright Law Office; Carolyn Frey of Mortgage Lending Solutions, John Hally, Tropical Technologies, and several representatives from Coldwell Banker including Lynn Conrad, Brand Ambassador, Coldwell banker Real Estate LLC, and Russell Stinnett, Regional Vice President-Franchise & Brand Development.Lisa Ferringo from the Lower Keys office was awarded Overall Company Top Producer and Top Listing Agent as well as the Top Lower Keys Office Agent for the company in 2018.  The Alina Davis Team was awarded Top Islamorada Office Agents.  Vic Musmanno received the Top Key West Office Agent. Sally Stribling was awarded Top Key Largo Office Agent and Sam Williams was Top Middle Keys Office Agent.   The award for Top Short-Term Rental Agent went to Barbara McKee of the Middle Keys office, and the award for Top Long-Term Rental Agent went to Tom McLaughlin of the Key West office.CBSREC has three Rising Stars for 2018, April Struhs (Key Largo), Lisa Habecker and Anneliese Dietrick (both of the Lower Keys office).The Commitment Award was given to Nancy Lillie (Chief Financial Officer) for her dedication and above-and-beyond effort over the past year.The President’s Award was bestowed on Ed Anderson (General Manager) by president/broker, Brian Schmitt, to acknowledge his extraordinary contributions to the company and its agents during his years of service with the company.The Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation (CBSCF) Founders’ Award acknowledges the Coldwell Banker Schmitt agent or employee whose work best exemplified the Foundation’s mission and it was conferred on Nira Tocco (Lower Keys Office), for her dedication and work on its behalf.  Nira has served as the Chairman of the Board of the CBSCF for several years. She was the key organizer for Bingo at Boondocks since 2011.  After Hurricane Irma, she worked tirelessly with other local Keys organizations to help individuals and families in Monroe County recover after devastating losses.“We provide our sales associates with marketing, data and support resources unmatched throughout The Keys.” noted Brian Schmitt, president and broker “That being said, agents and teams operate much like independent businesses, and our award winners deserve great credit for their personal success.  We’re also pleased to recognize the contributions of our staff and business partners to our common goals as well as those who gave so generously of their time and energy to our Charitable Foundation’s work in the larger Keys community.”Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the oldest and largest real estate company in the Florida Keys with offices conveniently located in each of the five major Keys market areas. It has been the Keys-wide leader in listings and sales since 2005 and boasts a 98+ percent rating of customer satisfaction.  Since 1955 – The Most Trusted name in Florida Keys Real Estate.”  Our longevity and focus on Trust is unique and one of our biggest differentiators. I want to make sure no one loses sight of that fact. For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys. To learn more about professional opportunities and why Coldwell Banker Schmitt agents and staff average more than nine years of service with the company, visit the Careers center.For information concerning the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation, visit its website at GoodDeedsInTheKeys.org or Facebook page at Facebook.com/Schmitt.CharitableTo view a gallery of photos from the event, visit http://slickpic.us/2129016jk,G 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/531/coldwell-banker-schmitt-announces-top-agents-and-honorees-for-2018-at-annual-awards-banquet/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:59:11 -0500 Florida Keys – April 4, 2020 – Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC), based on dollar volume of sales for 2019, was ranked among the largest real estate companies in the United States, appearing at #473 in RISMedia’s 2020 Power Broker Report based on dollar volume of sales for 2019.CBSREC, once again and for the sixth time, is the only real estate company from the Florida Keys to be ranked among the top 500 real estate companies in America.  The National Association of Realtor statistics indicate there are over 80,000 real estate brokerages in America placing CBSREC among the top one-half of one percent of real estate companies in the United States.RISMedia President & CEO John Featherston congratulated Coldwell Banker Schmitt for its ranking in this year’s Power Broker Report. "Congratulations to all the leaders and their respective management teams and sales associates, who have contributed to the collective success represented in the 32nd Annual Power Broker Report," Featherston said. "While the Power Broker Report provides a look into the achievements of our industry's largest firms, every one of these firms, and especially their sales associates, are facing tremendous adversity due to the impact of the coronavirus on all of our communities. Our industry is extremely fortunate to have so many industrious, effective and dedicated businessmen and women, and it is our honor to celebrate this year's leaders in both transactions and closed dollar volume. We all hope and pray we recover from this crisis soon."RISMedia's 32nd Anniversary Power Broker Report & Survey is based on an online survey of residential real estate brokerages in the U.S., conducted by RISMedia Jan. 18-Feb. 25, 2020. The survey ranks brokerages by closed sales volume and transaction sides in 2019. Brokerages must have a majority ownership interest, inclusive of subsidiaries, to complete the survey, and have had their submissions verified by the associated broker and accountant, CFO or other party who can validate the accuracy of the data submitted. To be eligible for the 2020 survey, brokerages must have completed a minimum of $75 million in residential sales volume in 2019. There is no cost or obligation to participate in the Annual Power Broker Report & Survey.Brian Schmitt, CBSREC’s president and broker, noted “While we been ranked among the Top 500 in RIS Media’s surveys on five previous occasions – the only Florida Keys real estate company ever to be included in any year --  our appearance this year is a remarkable accomplishment given the size of the Florida Keys housing market relative to those of the nation’s major metro areas.  Congratulations to our Realtors® and staff for their dedication and hard work, and we want to especially thank our customers for their loyalty and trust in us.”Founded in 1955, Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the oldest and largest real estate company in the Florida Keys with offices conveniently located in each of the five major Keys market areas. It has been the Keys-wide leader in listings and sales since 2005 and boasts a 98+ percent rating for customer satisfaction. For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys. To learn more about professional opportunities and why Coldwell Banker Schmitt agents and staff average more than ten years of service with the company – 2.5 times the industry average -- visit the Careers center. 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/530/coldwell-banker-schmitt-again-ranked-among-the-top-500-real-estate-brokerages/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:03:16 -0500