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August 10, 2018 at 7:49 p.m.
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SYRACUSE – Dan and Amanda Harstine of Integrity Real Estate in Syracuse, were named one of America's top real estate professionals by REAL Trends. They are now a member of the The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals, a national award ranking sponsored annually by REAL Trends.
The Harstines are now ranked in the top one-half of 1 percent of the more than 1.3 million realtors nationwide.
The Thousand Real Estate Professionals were announced June 29 with four separate categories honoring the top 250 residential agents and agent teams for excellence in individual sales professionals-sales volume, individual sales professionals-transaction sides, team professionals-sales volume and team professionals-transaction sides.
According to “The Thousand,” the Harstines had 155 closed transaction sides totaling over $33 million in closed sales volume, ranking them 142nd in the nation. NAR reports the average agent closes 10 transaction side per year.
"The best individual agents and teams, including Dan and Amanda Harstine's award-winning efforts were nothing short of phenomenal considering the challenges in today's complex housing market," said Steve Murray, founder of REAL Trends, a Denver-based consulting, publishing and communications company that compiles the yearly, third-party verified list.
"Being a member of ‘The Thousand’ is an incredible achievement in today's increasingly competitive environment. This elite group of sales associates bring together innovative marketing solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with best-in-class customer service to consistently exceed their clients' expectations,” said Luke Bahrenburg, vice president of real estate advertising at Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal.
"We am absolutely thrilled to be named to The Thousand," said Dan Harstine, who serves clients primarily in Kosciusko County. "It's incredibly gratifying to help customers find their dream homes as well as help them sell their properties quickly and for the highest price possible."
The Harstines have been involved in the local real estate industry since 1995, serving Kosciusko and surrounding counties. They have been named America's Best Real Estate Agents eight consecutive years by Zillow/Trulia. Through their career, Harstine's have closed over 3,000 real estate transactions.
Grossnickle Eye Center Adds Lifferth To Staff
Grossnickle Eye Center recently added Austin Lifferth, OD to its eye care team. Dr. Lifferth specializes in the management of eye diseases and conditions, particularly glaucoma, and will see patients in Warsaw, Mishawaka and Plymouth.
“I am excited to work at Grossnickle Eye Center and to join a family that is genuinely dedicated to caring for their patients,” said Lifferth. “They have a strong reputation for providing comprehensive care and superior vision for more than 40 years. I look forward to being a part of that.”
Lifferth’s passion for eye care can be traced back to his high school years, when a report on the eye quickly ignited his interest in the visual pathway and ocular anatomy. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in biology (BYU-Idaho, Ricks College) and in optometry (Indiana University), before graduating from Indiana University School of Optometry.
He competed externship rotations in ocular disease, contact lenses, and primary care, and served an ocular disease residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, W Va. Today, Lifferth is board-certified, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the AAO and the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
For more information call Grossnickle Eye Center at 800-992-6975 or visit GECenter.com. Lifferth is currently accepting new patients.
Breeden Joins First Federal As Vice President
First Federal Savings Bank announced the addition of Lindy Breeden as vice president of commercial lending. He will be responsible for servicing all commercial loans for First Federal.
Prior to joining First Federal he was market president of Kosciusko County for Horizon Bank. Breeden has had a total of 39 years of banking experience with a concentration in the commercial lending. He has worked in locations near and around Rochester and Warsaw.
Breeden can be contacted for an appointment at 574-551-6890 or [email protected].
Belle Tire To Hold Grand Opening Today
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a flag-raising at Belle Tire’s new location at 1120 Lake City Highway, Warsaw, at 9:30 a.m. today.
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will speak at the ceremony.
For more information call 574-306-0700 or visit belletire.com.
Chamber Member Cookout Aug. 24
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a cookout for its members from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its offices, 523 S. Buffalo St. Warsaw.
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SYRACUSE – Dan and Amanda Harstine of Integrity Real Estate in Syracuse, were named one of America's top real estate professionals by REAL Trends. They are now a member of the The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals, a national award ranking sponsored annually by REAL Trends.
The Harstines are now ranked in the top one-half of 1 percent of the more than 1.3 million realtors nationwide.
The Thousand Real Estate Professionals were announced June 29 with four separate categories honoring the top 250 residential agents and agent teams for excellence in individual sales professionals-sales volume, individual sales professionals-transaction sides, team professionals-sales volume and team professionals-transaction sides.
According to “The Thousand,” the Harstines had 155 closed transaction sides totaling over $33 million in closed sales volume, ranking them 142nd in the nation. NAR reports the average agent closes 10 transaction side per year.
"The best individual agents and teams, including Dan and Amanda Harstine's award-winning efforts were nothing short of phenomenal considering the challenges in today's complex housing market," said Steve Murray, founder of REAL Trends, a Denver-based consulting, publishing and communications company that compiles the yearly, third-party verified list.
"Being a member of ‘The Thousand’ is an incredible achievement in today's increasingly competitive environment. This elite group of sales associates bring together innovative marketing solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with best-in-class customer service to consistently exceed their clients' expectations,” said Luke Bahrenburg, vice president of real estate advertising at Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal.
"We am absolutely thrilled to be named to The Thousand," said Dan Harstine, who serves clients primarily in Kosciusko County. "It's incredibly gratifying to help customers find their dream homes as well as help them sell their properties quickly and for the highest price possible."
The Harstines have been involved in the local real estate industry since 1995, serving Kosciusko and surrounding counties. They have been named America's Best Real Estate Agents eight consecutive years by Zillow/Trulia. Through their career, Harstine's have closed over 3,000 real estate transactions.
Grossnickle Eye Center Adds Lifferth To Staff
Grossnickle Eye Center recently added Austin Lifferth, OD to its eye care team. Dr. Lifferth specializes in the management of eye diseases and conditions, particularly glaucoma, and will see patients in Warsaw, Mishawaka and Plymouth.
“I am excited to work at Grossnickle Eye Center and to join a family that is genuinely dedicated to caring for their patients,” said Lifferth. “They have a strong reputation for providing comprehensive care and superior vision for more than 40 years. I look forward to being a part of that.”
Lifferth’s passion for eye care can be traced back to his high school years, when a report on the eye quickly ignited his interest in the visual pathway and ocular anatomy. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in biology (BYU-Idaho, Ricks College) and in optometry (Indiana University), before graduating from Indiana University School of Optometry.
He competed externship rotations in ocular disease, contact lenses, and primary care, and served an ocular disease residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, W Va. Today, Lifferth is board-certified, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the AAO and the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
For more information call Grossnickle Eye Center at 800-992-6975 or visit GECenter.com. Lifferth is currently accepting new patients.
Breeden Joins First Federal As Vice President
First Federal Savings Bank announced the addition of Lindy Breeden as vice president of commercial lending. He will be responsible for servicing all commercial loans for First Federal.
Prior to joining First Federal he was market president of Kosciusko County for Horizon Bank. Breeden has had a total of 39 years of banking experience with a concentration in the commercial lending. He has worked in locations near and around Rochester and Warsaw.
Breeden can be contacted for an appointment at 574-551-6890 or [email protected].
Belle Tire To Hold Grand Opening Today
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a flag-raising at Belle Tire’s new location at 1120 Lake City Highway, Warsaw, at 9:30 a.m. today.
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will speak at the ceremony.
For more information call 574-306-0700 or visit belletire.com.
Chamber Member Cookout Aug. 24
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a cookout for its members from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its offices, 523 S. Buffalo St. Warsaw.
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