ABR® Hall of Fame Past Inductees
Name | Location | Year Inducted |
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Charlene Roberge | Springfield, OH | |
Elaine Graf | Fond du Lac, WI | |
Gilbert Gonzalez | Austin, TX | |
Janet Judd | St. Louis, MO | |
Robert Morris | Murfreesboro, TN | |
Coldwell Banker Realty | ||
Denise Lo | Atlanta, GA | |
Andrew Show | Worthington, OH | |
Sandra (Sandy) Maier Schede | Meriden, CT | |
Pinellas Realtor® Organization and Central Pasco Realtor® Organization | Pinellas and Pasco Counties, FL | |
Tamara Suminski | Manhattan Beach, CA | |
Donald (Donny) Allen | Joplin, MO | |
Marki Lemons Ryhal | Chicago, IL | |
Karen Stang | Lake Elmo, MN | |
John Ralph | Durango, CO | |
Lyla Stark | Jefferson City, MO | |
Michael Straley | Stafford, VA | |
Todd Beckstrom | Chapin, SC | |
William N. Bodouva, Jr. | Port Washington, NY | |
Peggy Worcester | Clarksville, TN | |
Richard Hart | Atlanta, GA | |
Jennifer M. Baker | Corning, NY | |
Alison Jane Maltby | Orlando, FL | |
Steven Merchant | Orlando, FL | |
Victoria Doran | Barrington, RI |
Member News
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Marketing Your Buyer Business in 2025
It’s no secret that the past year has been tough for home buyers—especially first-time buyers. Elevated home prices, higher mortgage rates, and limited inventory have created significant barriers to entry, leaving many aspiring homeowners struggling to make their move. In contrast, repeat buyers have had the advantage of leveraging record equity, enabling them to purchase their next homes—often with cash.
While inventory has started to improve, challenging market conditions for buyers are expected to persist well into 2025.
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Mastering the Art of Buyer Representation: Best Practices
With evolving client expectations and a greater emphasis on transparency, buyer’s agents must go beyond the basics to clearly articulate their value and provide best-in-class service.
For Joseph (Joe) Sinnona, ABR® course instructor, national and international speaker with Sinnona Speaks, and team leader of NorthStar @Exp Realty, mastering buyer representation is not just about completing transactions—it’s about developing confidence in what you offer, refining your business practices and building lasting client relationships.