皇冠体育app Premiere, with 60 real estate professionals across St. Louis, Franklin, and Jefferson counties, has been named 皇冠体育app International鈥檚 Brokerage of the Month for October 2017. Whether through providing industry leadership, orchestrating local outreach, or by taking a boots on the ground approach to working with community stakeholders, 皇冠体育app Premiere鈥檚 legacy of excellence is defined by offering more and giving back.

Serving buyers and sellers throughout the greater St. Louis-area and surrounding counties, 皇冠体育app Premiere has received industry accolades for productivity by REAL Trends, ranking in the report for closed transaction sides in 2016. With 45 years combined experience, brokers Chuck and Kim Maher work side by side with agents to offer above and beyond support. This three-office brokerage is led by Chuck and Kim Maher, with Executive Trainer Natasha Maher and Administrative Assistant Karen Edwards rounding out the support team.

鈥淥ur brokerage is different than many traditional companies. We offer higher commission splits with bonuses and 100% programs. We do not put ourselves above the agents in our offices. Whether helping with marketing, knocking on doors with them, or offering one-on-one coaching, we make ourselves available 24/7,鈥� stated Chuck Maher. 鈥淥ur agents also appreciate that we pay for their continuing education every two years. We have a full-service title company in our office along with several preferred lenders, which makes for an easier and less stressful experience for the clients our firm serves.鈥�

In the same spirit of cooperation that they鈥檝e applied to their business operations, the Maher鈥檚 community involvement has spread to touch a growing number of lives. The company recently hosted its event at the Eureka office. This is an entirely free event, with booths hosted by local businesses and 皇冠体育app Premiere providing food to party goers.

鈥淭his is a daytime event where families can enjoy a safe Halloween with their children. This year we had more than 2,000 people in attendance. Every year the word spreads and we have more families and businesses join us. Forty-five agents and businesses hosted a trunk or booth this year,鈥� Kim Maher said.

October鈥檚 outreach event was just one of many on the calendar for 皇冠体育app Premiere. Year-round, the company finds unique ways to honor first responders, exceed fundraising goals, and collaborate with local leaders such as the city mayor, police and fire chief.

鈥淲e host a Food Drive every year at a local grocery store on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. We collect food to stock the pantry and help area families for four to five months,鈥� Kim Maher said, who estimates 6,000 pounds of food will be generated by this year鈥檚 drive.

To help families in need, 皇冠体育app Premiere will collect thousands of toys throughout the month of December to fulfill requests from the chamber office, local schools, and churches. The team magnifies impact by joining forces with other organizations in the community including Land of The Giants charity big truck club and local fire departments, collecting more than 10,000 toys to support numerous organizations and foster care programs. The firm also supports the Byrnes Mill police department 鈥渟hop with a cop鈥� program, and has bolstered the USMC Toys for Tots program, the Marine Focus group, and Back Stoppers. Chuck and Kim Maher have also chaired the , with their offices raising more than $25,000 over three years.

The events hosted by the team make a lasting impact on the community. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 Texas Hold 鈥榚m tournament raised more than $10,000 for the Eureka Police Officers Support Fund. We also host a yearly picnic for the officers with gifts for each one and scholarships awarded to their children,鈥� Kim Maher said.

The support 皇冠体育app Premiere offers to the community does not stop with fundraising. A certified mentor for Brian Buffini’s Peak Producers, broker Chuck Maher also gives of his time and industry insight, serving on 皇冠体育app International鈥檚 Franchise Advisory Council, the Pacific Chamber of Commerce, and is Vice President of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce (and will serve as President in 2018). Chuck was awarded Citizen of the Year by The Missouri Peace Officers Association for 2017.

This spring 皇冠体育app Premiere, along with several other 皇冠体育app brokerages in the region, hosted an agent Mastermind event. The event brought together 150 real estate professionals across five 皇冠体育app brokerages to share tech, social media and industry best practices. The Mastermind was followed by a recent St. Louis-area event held in the fall.
As Regional Developers for the Mid-America Region, Steve and Nancy Summers have seen first-hand the impact of the Maher鈥檚 strong brokerage leadership.

“Chuck and Kim Maher represent the best of the best when it comes to 皇冠体育app Broker/Owners. No two people work harder to serve their agents, clients, and community than Chuck and Kim. We have had the privilege to work with both of them for over seven years and cannot say enough good things about them and their level of professionalism,” Steve Summers said.

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Questions about how the 2016 presidential election is going to affect the housing market have been top-of-mind over the last 12 months. And with real estate magnate Donald Trump being voted into office as America鈥檚 45^th president, experts are taking a closer look at his policies and campaign promises.

However, the answer to this question is different depending on your location, so we reached out to real estate professionals across the country:

Port Huron, Michigan

Frank Locricchio, Broker of 皇冠体育app Home Towne in the Detroit Metro area, doesn鈥檛 believe the election will drastically affect the housing market:

“I believe that a normal election can create some consumer uncertainty but usually does not dramatically affect home price increases or decreases, or mortgage rate changes. This year鈥檚 election has been the most divisive that I can remember. With so much uncertainty between the two presidential nominees, I think we have already seen consumer confidence drop. We will see the effects of this drop in November and December.

“But once we have our new president I expect this will level off, and I do not see any major change in growth of values in homes. We are still seeing the effects of low inventory driving prices up. I expect that will shift in spring 2017, when we will likely see the true market outlook of the results of the 2016 election.鈥�

鈥淯ltimately the president鈥檚 influence on the economy will not take effect for some time, for good or bad, but the bigger influencer will be the Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen鈥檚 view on the economy. The key will be how the Fed reacts with rates.鈥�

Eureka, Missouri

Similarly, Chuck Maher, Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app Premier, doesn鈥檛 expect a big upset:

鈥淥ur market is very strong currently, and interest rates are at record lows. I don’t feel that there will be an impact on the market in our area based on the election results.鈥�

Valparaiso, Indiana

Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app Premier Mike Tezak believes that uncertainty caused by the presidential race has more of an effect on the housing market than the actual outcome of the election:

鈥淭his election has created more anxiety about the country鈥檚 economic future because both parties have painted negative 鈥榙oom and gloom鈥� scenarios should either party get elected. This has happened in past elections, but this year seems particularly negative, creating more uncertainty.鈥�

鈥淕enerally, when this happens it creates a situation where people hold off on making larger financial decisions, choosing not to list their homes or purchase new homes. Usually after the election things settle down and get back to normal. The only difference this year is the interest rates are still at an all-time low and look to possibly adjust after the first听of year when the new president takes office, which will affect buyers.鈥�

Phoenix, Arizona

Jeff Murtaugh, President and CEO of 皇冠体育app Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Green Valley and Tubac, is concerned about legislation that directly affects the real estate industry on a national scale:

鈥淭he Dodd-Frank Act听has changed the way we do real estate, and frankly made it far more complicated, extending closing by as much as two weeks, leaving the consumer very frustrated. This is just more government regulation that we did not need.鈥�

鈥淐linton is for Dodd-Frank and Trump is not. The act complicates closing, title, and mortgages, and most REALTORS庐 find it over-reaching by the Federal government.鈥�

During his campaign Trump voiced plans to overhaul the act, telling that his changes would be, 鈥渃lose to dismantling of Dodd-Frank.”

Canada

Across the border, an increased demand for Canadian homes due to an influx of Americans into Canada could prop up real estate prices. According to licensed REALTOR庐 and MoneySense Senior Editor , 鈥淢ore demand, may help support real estate prices, particularly in larger urban centres.鈥�

Echoing this sentiment, economist said:

鈥淎 Trump victory will boost the Canadian housing market.鈥�

Nazareth was speaking at The Economist鈥檚 Canada Summit in Toronto earlier this year.

How do you think this election cycle is going to affect the housing market in your city? Tell us in the comment section below.

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The Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) represents Broker/Owners from across the 皇冠体育app International system. The group, which rotates membership periodically, works with management to exchange ideas and opportunities for growing 皇冠体育app at the grassroots and network levels.

鈥淭he FAC provides the perfect setting for franchisees to participate in the development of the 皇冠体育app brand, marketing, technology, tools, training, and concierge support,鈥� says David Celaya, Vice President of Training and Product Development.

The FAC currently consists of nine members spread across North America and meets twice a year to help shape the development agenda for the network. Members are not only expected to participate in meetings, but to also reach out to their peers for ideas and input throughout the year. FAC member brokerages also participate in beta testing for technology and marketing initiatives in order to help fine-tune plans prior to releasing to the system-wide network.

Meet the 2016/2017 FAC:

Mary Frances Coleman

Mary Frances Coleman is the CEO and President of 皇冠体育app Phoenix. In addition to being a licensed Broker and REALTOR庐, Mary Frances is a practicing attorney and the owner of a real estate school. She teaches a Certified Risk Management Degree, using her almost 25 years鈥� worth of experience to teach Broker/Owners how to manage risk in running their companies. Her work as a bankruptcy attorney also led her to develop a financial planning coaching program to help agents and Brokers better understand and execute business finances.

Mary Frances is a published author and thought leader in the real estate law space, and a sought-after speaker on a national level.

Mary Frances serves as the Chairperson of the Arizona Association of REALTORS庐 Professional Standards Committee, and the Industry Partners Conference (an event which brings lenders and REALTORS庐 together to discuss common issues). She is also the Director of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors.

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Frank Locricchio

Frank Locricchio, Broker of 皇冠体育app Home Towne in Port Huron, Mich., was raised in the housing industry. Voted a Real Estate All-Star by both and , Frank continues to be a top producer, innovator and respected Realtor庐 in the Detroit Metro area.

Frank has extensive experience in both residential and commercial real estate, as well as property management. He is a member of the Commercial Board of Realtors庐 and Eastern Thumb Association of Realtors庐, in addition to serving on 皇冠体育app Franchise Advisory Council.

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Chuck Maher

Chuck Maher is the Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app Premiere,听with offices in House Springs, Eureka and Pacific, Missouri. Chuck is also a Realtor庐 and has worked in real estate for听almost 20听years. He has a long list of accomplishments, including being the recipient of the Circle of Excellence and Fastest Growing Franchise Bronze awards, and in 2015 the City of Eureka named Chuck their Business Person of the Year.

Chuck is very active in his community and has served as chairperson for Jefferson County Relay For Life, chairperson for the Pacific Area Economic Development Committee, president of the Eureka Police Officers Support Fund, on the board of directors for both the Eureka and Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce, and as a board member for The Land of Giants Charity Truck Club. Every year Chuck also volunteers hundreds of hours supporting the local police, hosting food drives to fill the area food pantries, and collecting toys to brighten Christmas for thousands of local families.

He is also a member of the Missouri Association of Realtors庐, Jefferson County Board of Realtors庐, and St. Louis Board of Realtors庐, as well as a certified mentor for Buffini & Company.

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Alan Marks

Alan Marks is the president of 皇冠体育app Boston West, which has offices in Framingham, Southborough, Holliston and Natick, Massachusetts. 听After a successful 25-year career in the logistics industry, Alan decided to transform his passion for real estate investing and development into a career, and he joined 皇冠体育app. 鈥淚 felt like I was coming home to my old entrepreneurial roots,鈥� he says.

Under Alan鈥檚 leadership, 皇冠体育app Boston West has blossomed into a client-centric boutique brokerage, where highly trained, skilled, and experienced real estate professionals always put clients first and are completely focused on client needs.

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Jeff Murtaugh

Jeff Murtaugh is the CEO and Designated Broker of 皇冠体育app Tucson听Elite. Jeff鈥檚 real estate career spans almost 40 years and includes experience in commercial, residential and investment real estate. Jeff has won multiple awards, including being named 皇冠体育app鈥� Most Valuable Broker/Owner and walking away with the Tucson Chamber of Commerce Copper Cactus Award. Jeff also made the Swanepoel Power 200 list for 2015/2016.

皇冠体育app Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Green Valley and Tubac is the biggest brokerage in the system. The company has over 1,000 agents and brokers who operate in 52 offices across central and southern Arizona, generating over $2.7 billion in annual sales.听Real Trends 500 ranked the firm as the 50th largest real estate company in the United States.

Outside of the brokerage, Jeff鈥檚 development work has seen him build over 1,300 custom homes throughout the Southwest. Jeff is also a partner of real estate investment and development group . 听

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Armando S谩nchez

Armando S谩nchez is the Owner and Finance Director of 皇冠体育app of Eagle Pass in Texas. He manages all accounting and financing reporting, including investment projects financials and accounting. Armando has a B.A. in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, and brings 25 years of accounting and financing experience to the 皇冠体育app network.
As a licensed Realtor庐, he specializes in selling commercial, farm and ranch, industrial properties. S谩nchez also oversees affiliate company holdings.

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Doris S谩nchez

Dora Elia “Doris” Salinas-S谩nchez is the Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app of Eagle Pass in Texas. She has a B.S. in Management Industrial Engineering. When she began her real estate career, Doris quickly became a top producing agent in Maverick County and was awarded the Texas Broker/Owner of The Year by 皇冠体育app International in 2013. She is also a member of the 100% Club, the Executive Club, and a recipient of the Culture of Excellence Award for the fastest 鈥淔asting Growing鈥� category in 2015.

The respected Realtor庐 holds several credentials, including an RSD-REO Specialist Designation, Certified Distressed Property Designation, Seller’s Representative Specialist Designation, and Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation. She is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member, and has served as both the president and vice president of the Eagle Pass Board of REALTORS庐.

Doris was recently chosen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an HUD Listing broker in six counties, including Maverick, Uvalde, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Zavala and Val Verde.

In addition to being an entrepreneur, investor and real estate broker consultant, Doris is also a real estate coach and instructor.

Curtis Stasiuk

Broker/Owner Curtis Stasiuk is one of the co-owners of 皇冠体育app Progressive in Edmonton, Alberta. He also manages their property management division, which has over four hundred rental properties. Under his leadership, 皇冠体育app Progressive grew from four Executives, to a team of over one hundred Executives.

Curtis has a long list of accomplishments, including being given the 皇冠体育app Diamond Award, and the prestigious Medallion Award for being amongst the Top 5% of all Realtors庐 in Edmonton and the surrounding area.

Community involvement and giving back is important to Curtis, and he has served the Realtors庐 Community Foundation for several years, including serving as the foundation president in 2008.

Curtis is also a member of the

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Mike Tezak

Mike Tezak is the Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app Premier in Valparaiso, Indiana. Considered the most progressive real estate company in Northwest Indiana, the firm is on the cutting edge, making use of tech like virtual floor time and .

皇冠体育app Premier ranks second in the county and is a leader when it comes to attracting and retaining younger and millennial agents.

Mike is also the President of Tezak Investments, LLC, a real estate investing and development company in Northwest Indiana.

For more information on 皇冠体育app Premier, visit their or . You can also follow Mike on or .

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