The Long & Foster Companies, the largest privately-owned residential real estate and related financial services company in America, reported July 2005 total sales of $6.3 billion for the month, an increase of 19 percent over July 2004. It was the best July in the Company's 37-year history. The top three sales offices in the Northern Virginia region for July based on sales volume were: (in descending order) Burke/Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton ($72 million); Reston ($70 million); and McLean ($64 million).
Fran Kormann was named as the top producer, lister and seller for the Tysons Long & Foster office in the month of July, with a sales volume of $6,655,150. Carol Taylor and Fran Kormann were the agents with the most new listings.
Eighteen Weichert, Realtors, sales associates graduated in August from the company's Management Awareness Program (MAP), a seven-month course that provides a structured first look at management for Weichert agents who are considering a career in real estate management. Participants must be nominated by their managers and approved by their regional vice presidents in order to enroll. Among the August MAP graduates were Tim Anderson of the Great Falls office; Kirstin Gotthardt of the McLean Center office; Barbara Ann Farmer, Shannon Frye, Bob McBride and John Stacey of the McLean/Dolley Madison office; and Jeff Wu of the Tysons/Vienna office.
Weichert, Realtors' Great Falls Office announced that several sales associates have been honored for their achievements in August. Leading the office in dollar volume was Nina Koeppen, a member of the Chairman of the Board Elite Club. Fellow Elite Club member Sepideh Farivar led the way in revenue units and listings sold. President's Club member Malihe Karimi topped the branch in listings, while Chairman's Club member Robin Bono earned the honor of top seller.
Weichert, Realtors' McLean Center Office announced that several sales associates have been honored for their achievements in August. Earning the honor of top producer was Sue Huckaby, a member of the top-ranking Chairman of the Board Premiere Club. She led the office in dollar volume, revenue units and listings sold. Chairman's Club member Jin O'Neill topped the branch in listings, while Chairman of the Board Elite Club member Kesh Tayal led the way in sales, earning the honor of top seller.