Newsmakers in Real Estate

Assist-2-Sell

The Springfield franchise location of Assist-2-Sell was recognized as one of the top 10 Assist-2-Sell offices in the United States at the company's recent annual convention in Reno, Nev. Assist-2-Sell has about 210 offices in the United States and Canada.

ERA Jones-Rutherford

ERA Jones-Rutherford of Springfield, owned by Jerry Rutherford, was granted principle broker status for Cendant Mobility Services Corporation, a provider of relocation and related services.

Jim Hutcheson Realtors

Jeff Frye of Jim Hutcheson Realtors Inc. completed an advanced course in marketing new homes conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists of the National Association of Realtors. The course is one of a series offered to real estate professionals who hold the Certified Residential Specialist designation. During the two-day course, different issues involved with new home sales were covered in depth, including merchandising and marketing of standing construction and pre-sales.

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Branson Realtor Kay Gerken, co-broker/owner of Gerken & Associates Inc. was named the 2003 president-elect of the Missouri Association of Realtors. She is a graduate of Realtor Institute, a certified real estate brokerage manager and a leadership training graduate.

United Country Real Estate

United Country-Suburban Brokers, an Ash Grove affiliate of United Country Real Estate serving Springfield and the surrounding areas, achieved the Diamond Award for attaining a new high in sales so far this year. Brenda R. Ellsworth is the owner-operator of United Country-Suburban Brokers.