Realty Executives Midwest in Darien, IL held their annual holiday luncheon, a tradition held for more than 25 years, on December 13th, 2017.

This event was meant to honor and thank its agents and the entire team for the amazing job they do! Special guests included Bruce Vinnick, regional developer, and Sue Wiskowski-Fair, who founded Realty Executives of Illinois in 1987 with the late Roy Fair. 

At this event, the agents and support team were acknowledged for any special achievements as well as sales production. This year, Rosa Andersen earned the Top Producer Award for 2017!

Big congratulations are also in order to the rest of our award winners, and special shout-out to the multiple agents who had career-high years...WOW!

Jana Pinc, the managing broker, comments:
"I am utterly grateful to all who made our success possible. Past clients, cooperating brokers, all the other players involved with the transactions, and most of all the members of our amazing team whose dedication and enthusiasm has made this journey so exciting. It is hard to believe it’s been 25 years! Where did the time go? It’s been a beautiful ride filled with challenges, wins, screw ups and just plain fun! As the end of the year draws near, I'd like to say that I greatly value everyone's commitment to making our office the success that it is and I wish everyone all the BEST in 2018!"

Realty Executives Midwest
1310 Plainfield Rd. Ste 2 | Darien, IL 60561
Office: 630-969-8880
E-Mail: experts@realtyexecutives.com

The humble space heater gets a bad rap, but when used correctly it can actually represent a good option for taking the edge off the winter chill. Here are some tips about how to safely use a space heater and when it’s a good choice:

Are you heating a whole house when the family is concentrated in the living room? Turn down the central heat and use a modern space heater rather than heat the empty rooms.

1. A space heater can be a wise choice when you live in an uninsulated or poorly insulated home.

2. Avoid unvented combustion space heaters. Instead, look for electric space heaters, preferably with a fan to circulate the hot air.

3. Never plug a space heater into an extension cord.

4. Maintain three feet of clear space around the heater in all directions. Be aware of loose rugs, blankets, or other potentially flammable objects nearby.

5. Unplug your space heater when no one is around to keep an eye on it.

6. Do not use a space heater in a damp room (i.e. bathroom!) unless it is specifically designed for outdoor or bathroom use.

7. Don’t hide the space heater electrical cord where it might get torn or degraded under foot. Run it where it is visible, but does not create a tripping hazard.

8. If you’re shopping for a space heater, consider this handy Consumer Reports buying guide.

By the way: Heating and cooling a large home after the kids have moved out can be a waste of your retirement dollars. If you’re thinking it might be time to downsize (or rightsize!) your home, get in touch today:

Realty Executives Midwest
1310 Plainfield Rd. Ste 2 | Darien, IL 60561
Office: 630-969-8880
E-Mail: experts@realtyexecutives.com

Realty Executives Midwest
1310 Plainfield Rd. Ste 2 | Darien, IL 60561
Office: 630-969-8880
E-Mail: experts@realtyexecutives.com

Realty Executives Midwest located at 1310 Plainfield Rd in Darien, IL was recognized at the annual Realty Executives International conference in October by receiving an “Agents’ Choice” award. This award celebrates the office’s agent retention record, as well as the support staff that makes it all possible. The company boasts a 25-year legacy of building a culture of top notch agents that is second to none, resulting in superior service to buyers and seller throughout the Chicagoland area.

Pictured: Joe Kenny & Jana Pinc receiving the award on behalf of Realty Executives Midwest

Armed with the latest tools in the real estate industry, Realty Executives Midwest agents have unlimited access to a proprietary platform called PrimeAgent. These tools are all built in-house by Realty Executives International—cutting costs without cutting quality.

Imagine one platform with access to: personalized local websites, lead management, contact management, automated email marketing campaigns, print marketing materials, on-demand mobile marketing via SMS and listing automation features. What’s notably impressive is that there are NEW features and enhancements continuously added to adapt to changing industry standards. All of this PLUS the unwavering support of our admin team who is only one call or email away from providing excellent assistance when agents need it.

“I am utterly grateful to all the wonderful members of our team whose loyalty, dedication and enthusiasm has not only made our success possible but also has made this journey exciting.  I feel honored to be the managing broker of this office.” says Jana Pinc, Managing Broker for Realty Executives Midwest.

Realty Executives Midwest
1310 Plainfield Rd. Ste 2 | Darien, IL 60561
Office: 630-969-8880
E-Mail: experts@realtyexecutives.com