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"Makeover2Takeover" Teams Announced!

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Okay, so here's the news that you all have been patiently waiting for - the announcement of which Teams have made the cut to compete in the upcoming 'Makeover2Takeover' Contest.

We had some great responses to this event, making the decision of narrowing the field to 16 teams a very challenging task. But we feel confident that these Teams represent the best selections based on the applications that were received.

Drum roll, please!..........

The Teams chosen to participate in ActiveRain's 2008 "Makeove2Takeover" Competition are as follows:

 

Mentor: Maureen Francis of SKBK Sotheby's International Realty, Wayne County, MI

Apprentice: Karen Moorhead of Keller Williams Realty, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Mentor: Tina Merritt of Long & Foster Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA

Apprentice: Myra Spano of Long & Foster Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA

 

Mentor: Kimberly Grant of Exit Leon Crawford Realty, Huntsvilee, AL

Apprentice: Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper of RE/MAX Huntsville/Madison, AL

 

Mentor: Darleen McCullen of Keller Williams North Raleigh, NC

Apprentice: Penny Robinson of Keller Williams North Raleigh, NC

 

Mentor: Debra Brooks of Brooks Prime Properties, Huntsville, TX

Apprentice: Melissa Grant of Third Tennessee Realty, Crossville, TN

 

Mentor: Diane Aurit of RE/MAX at the Lake, Mooresville, NC

Apprentice: Heather Hosegood of RE/MAX at the Lake, Mooresville, NC

 

Mentor: Catarina Bannier of Evers & Company, Washington, D.C.

Apprentice: Patricia Kennedy of Evers & Company, Washington, D.C.

 

Mentor: Liz Carter of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy, TX

Apprentice: Josh Lazaro of Prudential Gardner Realtors, Metairie, LA

 

Mentor: Connie Harvey of Prudential Woodmont, Nashville, TN

Apprentice: Emily Lowe of Prudential Woodmont, Nashville, TN

 

Mentor: Dawn Workman of DPR Realty, Ahwatukee, AZ

Apprentice: Chelsea Miller of DPR Realty, Ahwatukee, AZ

 

Mentor: Midori Miller of Century 21 Sundance, Daytona Beach, FL

Apprentice: Jeannete Neerpat of London Realty Corp., Coral Springs, FL

 

Mentor: Hank Perry of Empire Realty Associates, Danville, CA

Apprentice: Vickie Nagy of Empire Realty Associates, Danville, CA

 

Mentor: Jessica Horton of Brio Realty, Bellevue, WA

Apprentice: Ann Casey of Brio Realty, Bothell, WA

 

Mentor: Missy Caulk of Keller Williams, Ann Arbor, MI

Apprentice: Kim Wood of RE/MAX Main Line, West Chester, PA

 

Mentor: Desiree Daniels of RE/MAX Tri-County, Robbinsville, NJ

Apprentice: Brian Block of RE/MAX Allegiance, Alexandria, VA

 

Mentor: Margaret Woda of RE/MAX Vision, Crofton, MD

Apprentice: Karen Luke of Keller Williams, Stockbridge, GA

 

The first Team challenge will be announced shortly. Best of Luck to all the Teams!

UPDATE:  There was an oversight in our application review. One of the Team entries was misplaced during the selection process. Based upon the merits of their application, they would have easily made the cut. So, rather than drop one of the Teams, out of fairness, we are going to increase the field to 16 Teams. We have added them to our list.

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Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

This should be interesting and rewarding for all.... especially those apprentices working with some good, qualified mentors.

On another note....  I know this is a real estate site and I asked this question when this contest was announced... what about loan officers?  Or even having them a part of this....  just food for thought.

jeff belonger

May 17, 2008 05:50 AM
Janet Guilbault
Platinum Home Mortgage Company - Walnut Creek, CA
San Francisco Bay Area Direct Mortgage Lender

Jeff, I seriously thought about taking on one of my favorite real estate agents as my apprentice. I didn't know how that would work, but she has asked me several times to help her "own" her market and I thought this would have given an interesting perspective.

May 17, 2008 07:59 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

This should be fun.  I have a couple of favorites to cheer for... and some others to cheer for too.  Somehow, I don't think there will be any losers.

May 17, 2008 11:55 AM
Dawn Workman
Veracity Real Estate Group, LLC - Camas, WA
Camas Real Estate Expert, MBA, 480-540-8100

Hooray!  I am so excited and honored to be a part of this contest!  Thank you Rich and all who helped in the decision process.  And, thank you tin advance to all the other participants- I look forward to learning from, laughing with, working with andworking against you all!

 

May 17, 2008 02:23 PM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

good luck to you all - I hope to pick up a few things from some of these mentors

May 17, 2008 05:50 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Looks like a wide open field, kind of a RE.net version of the Sweet 16. Looking forward to seeing what the AR Team has in store for the challenges.

May 17, 2008 05:51 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Any chance of linking to these people as I would like to follow them ? Yea I know do a search but that takes to much time. LOL

May 18, 2008 12:47 AM
Marzena Melby
Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN
Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate

Congratulations and good luck to all the teams.  I also would like to see, like Missy, the progress and reporting done by the teams.  How can it be done?

May 18, 2008 01:15 AM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

IT seems that very few men want to participate. It should be a lot of fun for the participants. I'm hoping that the rest of us can learn something.

May 18, 2008 03:32 AM
Joshua Lazaro, serving New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Area!!!
Prudential Gardner, Realtors - Kenner, LA

HELLO LIZ, YOUR STUDENT IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 18, 2008 05:19 AM
Heather the Realtor Orlando, Lake Mary
LemonTree Realty - Orlando, FL
First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes

Upset I was on vacation and didnt get a chance to apply. I cant wait to watch the competition. I see some great mentors all of which I would have choosen. I hope you do this again and look forward to the future challengs and results

May 18, 2008 05:58 AM
Matt Moxhay
Prudential Fox & Roach - Moorestown, NJ
Moorestown Real Estate

Congrats to the winners.  I'm excited to follow this contest and pick up what I can by osmosis.  I am curious to know how many teams applied.

May 18, 2008 08:49 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Oh! Man!...

This is going to be interesting. I better go stock up on popcorn...Meow :)

TLW...ROAR!

May 18, 2008 09:23 AM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker

This is really going to be interesting.  Oh crap, TLW just said that!  OK, so it'll also be fun.  Looking forward to following the progress of all.  Can't wait to see how this unfolds.

May 18, 2008 10:10 AM
Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent

Do you plan on doing something like this for Mortgage Brokers

I think that would be very cool

May 18, 2008 12:14 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Yea I found Josh...now we just need a name?  Ready-set-go.... we're ready!  I like Missy's idea, how can we all get linked?  Coach Carter

May 18, 2008 02:36 PM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

Congrats to all!! and good luck.  I can tell you that from my Project Blogger experience, everyone walked out as winners (I know it sounds lame but it's true).  It was a lot of work though! Can't wait to see how each team's style shines through.

May 18, 2008 02:47 PM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Guess I'm a little late to get into the action.  I'll just have to watch from the sidelines! Good luck to everyone.

May 19, 2008 01:25 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Looks like a great selection of teams from around the country. best of luck to all - should be a great learning experiene.

Jeff

May 19, 2008 03:49 AM
Darleen McCullen
Raleigh, NC
Broker - Raleigh, NC Real Estate

This is going to be fascinating to watch! Penny and I are really looking forward to the competition.

May 19, 2008 02:32 PM