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THE MONTHLY ASCENT



March 2016




EvErEst rEalty Group






CONGRATULATIONS TO ERIN MEHLER FOR SUBMITTING THE WINNING ENTRY IN OUR
NAME THE NEWSLETTER CONTEST AND RECEIVING A $25 CAFE RIO GIFT CARD!





CONGRATULATIONS 2015 SLBR AWARD WINNERS



A very big congratulations to 2015 SLBR award winners George Mor-
ris, Managing Broker of the Year and The David Parker Team, Large
Sales Team of the Year, honored at the SLBR Luncheon on February 24,
2016. Hats off to other finalists from Century 21 Everest Realty Group
who were also recognized for their achievement: Rachel Green, Good
Neighbor Award and Justin Udy and Team Real Estate, Large Sales
Team of the Year.








GEORGE MORRIS
Managing Broker of the Year




IN THIS ISSUE:



^ February Summit

THE DAVID PARKER TEAM ^ Agent Spotlight: Jim Cannon
Large Sales Team of the Year
Seated from left to right: Lori Levinson, Austin Johnson, Susy Foster, David Parker, ^ Jim Rohn Award: Debi Thompson
Stephen Garrett and Angel Petrossian.
^ Save the Date
Standing from left to right: Chad Wagstaff, Gentry Davies, Samuel Fulton, Lisa
Okelberry, Justin Nelson, Alen Kantarevic and Esteban Nunez. Not pictured: Ben ^ March Madness
Bejtovic
^ Hillary Award: Gretchen Smoot

^ New Faces, New Places

For a full listing of training and events visit: ^ Phil Fidler, Citywide
www.c21everest.com/calendar ^ Ironman Award: Leslie Thorup


^ Quarterly Award Winners

IN THE NEWS AGENT SPOTLIGHT: helping clients meet their needs. He
enjoys using technology to find dif-


communicate. Jim is known in the
George & John ap- JIM CANNON ferent channels to advertise and
peared with Mi- Orem office for his shooting and
chelle Money on GTU OREM OFFICE marksmanship abilities. He recently
February 25th and placed 1st overall out of 113 shoot-
shared with Utah ers in the .22lr Marksman Challenge,
viewers the importance of using a Realtor and how Jim was born and raised in Seattle, WA (Go Seahawks!) and a yearlong competition stretching the limits of .22 rifles.
®
to choose the best professional for the job (someone moved to Utah in 2006. Licensed in 2007 he earned UCAR He is an NRA Certified Range Officer and Pistol Instructor.
like you!) Check out and share the link on our Face- Rookie of the Year in 2008 and was elected to the UCAR His passion and dedication for marksmanship assist him
book page: Board of Directors 2012-13. Jim and his sweetheart Nata- in developing the discipline to accomplish his real estate
lie met in Utah, have been married nearly 5 years and are goals. Congrats Jim!
expecting their first child, a girl! Jim loves real estate and
www.facebook.com/c21everestrealtygroup




FEBRUARY SUMMIT  DEBI THOMPSON RECEIVES



Those in attendance at February Summit were fortunate to hear advice from a panel of top-producing sales agents, JIM ROHN AWARD
who are also incredible human beings. We thank them for sharing their wisdom and applaud them for their achieve-
ments. It is an honor to associate with all of the incredible sales agents at Century 21 Everest Realty Group.

“Working every kind of lead type will result in medi- Debi Thompson, Senior Account Manager for Re-
ocrity. If you want to succeed at a high level become location, was named Employee of the Month and
a master at one specific area.” —David Parker received the Jim Rohn Award at February Summit.
JOHN CIET ROB OCKEY DEBI THOMPSON GEORGE MORRIS Debi manages all Cartus and 3rd Party referrals and

“Know the what, know the why, know the how. What has oversight for team training, service excellence
you want, why you must achieve it, and how you will and ultimate customer satisfaction. She began her
execute.” —Erin Mehler SO YOU WANNA BE A SAVE THE DATE career as a licensed real estate agent in 1994. From
2001-2013, Debi worked for Coldwell Banker in the
“The best advice I can give to an agent is to find the SUPERSTAR? June 28, 2016 relocation department where she managed broker-
one or two things you are really good at and dig Century 21 Everest Community Foundation Annual Golf to-broker referrals, corporate buyers and USAA/Af-
deep into those things. Don’t try to do everything Tournament Registration opens @ 7:00am. Eaglewood finity referrals. Debi joined Century 21 Everest in Sep-
and spread yourself too thin. Go deep, not wide!” CONTEST ENDS MARCH 31ST! Golf Course. Start planning your foursome now! tember 2013. She enjoys spending time with friends
—Justin Udy Send an outgoing referral through the reloca- and family including her husband, Mike Smith, their
tion department from January 1st through March 4 children and 10 wonderful grandchildren. Congrat-
“The amount of money you make does not identify 31st to exemplify superstar performance, while ulations Debi!
who you are. What you do with your money, how increasing your chances of winning 1 of the 7 Su-
you serve and pay it forward, reveals the true na- perstar Retreat tickets.
ture of a person.” —Nikki Nunez MARCH MADNESS
Mike Ferry’s

“Success in this business requires hard work, pa- SUPERSTAR RETREAT Everest Community Foundation is spon-
tience and even going through growing pains, but Las Vegas, NV  July 19-22, 2016 soring a March Madness activity, open to
the rewards are worth it. Remember, the greatest August 3, 2016 anyone who would like to participate, to raise funds for
reward is who you become in the process.” Outgoing referral coordinator: Annual Family Party at the foundation. Check your front desk for details. Reg-
—Jona Gamboa Alexis Deberry | 801-449-3040 Cowabunga Bay!! istration opens March 1. Bracket deadline is March 15 @
[email protected] 6:00-9:00 3pm. $21 per bracket submission. Brackets will be hung
in training rooms at each location. Join the fun!











August 3, 2016
Annual Family Party at
Cowabunga Bay!!
6:00-9:00

IN THE NEWS AGENT SPOTLIGHT: helping clients meet their needs. He
enjoys using technology to find dif-


communicate. Jim is known in the
George & John ap- JIM CANNON ferent channels to advertise and
peared with Mi- Orem office for his shooting and
chelle Money on GTU OREM OFFICE marksmanship abilities. He recently
February 25th and placed 1st overall out of 113 shoot-
shared with Utah ers in the .22lr Marksman Challenge,
viewers the importance of using a Realtor and how Jim was born and raised in Seattle, WA (Go Seahawks!) and a yearlong competition stretching the limits of .22 rifles.
®
to choose the best professional for the job (someone moved to Utah in 2006. Licensed in 2007 he earned UCAR He is an NRA Certified Range Officer and Pistol Instructor.
like you!) Check out and share the link on our Face- Rookie of the Year in 2008 and was elected to the UCAR His passion and dedication for marksmanship assist him
book page: Board of Directors 2012-13. Jim and his sweetheart Nata- in developing the discipline to accomplish his real estate
lie met in Utah, have been married nearly 5 years and are goals. Congrats Jim!
expecting their first child, a girl! Jim loves real estate and
www.facebook.com/c21everestrealtygroup




FEBRUARY SUMMIT  DEBI THOMPSON RECEIVES



Those in attendance at February Summit were fortunate to hear advice from a panel of top-producing sales agents, JIM ROHN AWARD
who are also incredible human beings. We thank them for sharing their wisdom and applaud them for their achieve-
ments. It is an honor to associate with all of the incredible sales agents at Century 21 Everest Realty Group.

“Working every kind of lead type will result in medi- Debi Thompson, Senior Account Manager for Re-
ocrity. If you want to succeed at a high level become location, was named Employee of the Month and
a master at one specific area.” —David Parker received the Jim Rohn Award at February Summit.
JOHN CIET ROB OCKEY DEBI THOMPSON GEORGE MORRIS Debi manages all Cartus and 3rd Party referrals and

“Know the what, know the why, know the how. What has oversight for team training, service excellence
you want, why you must achieve it, and how you will and ultimate customer satisfaction. She began her
execute.” —Erin Mehler SO YOU WANNA BE A SAVE THE DATE career as a licensed real estate agent in 1994. From
2001-2013, Debi worked for Coldwell Banker in the
“The best advice I can give to an agent is to find the SUPERSTAR? June 28, 2016 relocation department where she managed broker-
one or two things you are really good at and dig Century 21 Everest Community Foundation Annual Golf to-broker referrals, corporate buyers and USAA/Af-
deep into those things. Don’t try to do everything Tournament Registration opens @ 7:00am. Eaglewood finity referrals. Debi joined Century 21 Everest in Sep-
and spread yourself too thin. Go deep, not wide!” CONTEST ENDS MARCH 31ST! Golf Course. Start planning your foursome now! tember 2013. She enjoys spending time with friends
—Justin Udy Send an outgoing referral through the reloca- and family including her husband, Mike Smith, their
tion department from January 1st through March 4 children and 10 wonderful grandchildren. Congrat-
“The amount of money you make does not identify 31st to exemplify superstar performance, while ulations Debi!
who you are. What you do with your money, how increasing your chances of winning 1 of the 7 Su-
you serve and pay it forward, reveals the true na- perstar Retreat tickets.
ture of a person.” —Nikki Nunez MARCH MADNESS
Mike Ferry’s

“Success in this business requires hard work, pa- SUPERSTAR RETREAT Everest Community Foundation is spon-
tience and even going through growing pains, but Las Vegas, NV  July 19-22, 2016 soring a March Madness activity, open to
the rewards are worth it. Remember, the greatest August 3, 2016 anyone who would like to participate, to raise funds for
reward is who you become in the process.” Outgoing referral coordinator: Annual Family Party at the foundation. Check your front desk for details. Reg-
—Jona Gamboa Alexis Deberry | 801-449-3040 Cowabunga Bay!! istration opens March 1. Bracket deadline is March 15 @
[email protected] 6:00-9:00 3pm. $21 per bracket submission. Brackets will be hung
in training rooms at each location. Join the fun!











August 3, 2016
Annual Family Party at
Cowabunga Bay!!
6:00-9:00

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW FACES, NEW PLACES


CENTURY 21 EVEREST REALTY GROUP

FOUNDATION ADRIENNE EGAN, CENTERVILLE
This firecracker is now a Transaction Coordinator available for hire for sales agents in the Center-
ville office. Adrienne is available to assist sales agents with critical paperwork and remind them
Meet the newly appointed board of directors and elected offi- of important dates and deadlines. Adrienne and her husband are beekeepers, gardeners and the
cers of Century 21 Everest Realty Group Community Foundation. proud owners of two dogs. They also enjoy hiking, camping, shooting and all things outdoors.
Pictured from left to right: Rob Davis, Kimberly Curnow, Jennifer Talented and creative, Adrienne makes soap and natural skin care products in her spare time.
Morris, Brenda Lee Jones (Vice Chair), Shari Whitworth (Corpo- Congratulations on your promotion Adrienne!
rate Secretary), June Foucault, Robert Ockey (Chair), Sam Bell (Ex- BECKY ARSENAULT, UNION PARK
ecutive Director). We appreciate their dedication to serving chari- Becky Arsenault is officially the Front End Manager at Union Park. She has the task of assisting
table causes across the state of Utah, and look forward to their those who walk into or call the front office —and she does it with a smile. Her background in-
leadership as we unite to make a difference. cludes experience in mortgage services, Medicare compliance and small business management.
A former gymnastics coach at Brigham Young University, Becky was also a competitive gymnast
and swimmer. She and her husband have 3 children with a first grandson arriving in June. She has
devoted much of her life to working with disabled children. Welcome Becky! We are fortunate to
have you.

GRETCHEN SMOOT JASON CARLSON, ASSOCIATE BROKER

We would like to congratulate Jason Carlson on becoming an Associate Broker with Century 21
HONORED FOR SERVICE Everest Realty Group. No stranger to C21 ERG, Jason has been with us since the beginning in 2009.
Jason holds a BA in Speech Communications with a Minor in Japanese. He loves to ski and partici-
The Sir Edmund Hillary Award for out- pate in triathlons and has a goal to finish an Ironman within the next 4 years. Married to Melissa,
standing service as a manager or bro- they are the parents of Ellie, Raegan, Ryker and a boxer named Lilo. Congrats on your remarkable
accomplishment Jason!
ker was presented at February Summit
to Gretchen Smoot, Director of Finance.
Gretchen has worked closely with George
Morris for the past decade and has been
with Century 21 Everest Realty Group PHIL FIDLER
since its inception in June 2009. In her
current role as Director of Finance, she CITYWIDE HOME LOANS
is responsible for the maintenance and daily operations of the Phil Fidler, Sr. Loan Officer with Citywide,
financial picture of the company. Her attention to detail and preferred lender of Century 21 Everest Re-
impeccable integrity make her an invaluable member of the alty Group, has been a professional in the
leadership team. In her tenure with the company she has man- mortgage industry in Salt Lake City for more
aged growth from one small brokerage with $1 million in annual than 25 years. His goal is to make every cli-
commission income to four large branch offices with over $33 ent’s dream of homeownership become
a reality. Phil explains, “Mortgage loans d
million in annual commission income. ppen. You need to work with someone with
experience who understands the latest re-
Gretchen holds a BS in Business Administration and Economics quirements and federal rules and timelines.
from the University of Florida and an MS in Economic Develop- I can help your clients understand their op-
ment from Utah State University. She and her husband Sean tions and guide them through what can be
have four small children and enjoy calling the mountains of a complicated process.” Phil believes that
when an agent hands Phil a contract, the
Northern Utah home. She volunteers extensively within her re- agent is handing over their paycheck and
ligious community and serves as a member of her HOA advisory asking Phil to safeguard it for 30-40 days
board. We love you Gretchen! and return it to the agent along with a sat-
isfied borrower. Phil’s specialties include
FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA Rural Hous-
ing, Utah Housing, Jumbo Loans, First Time
Home Buyers and Investment Properties.

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW FACES, NEW PLACES


CENTURY 21 EVEREST REALTY GROUP

FOUNDATION ADRIENNE EGAN, CENTERVILLE
This firecracker is now a Transaction Coordinator available for hire for sales agents in the Center-
ville office. Adrienne is available to assist sales agents with critical paperwork and remind them
Meet the newly appointed board of directors and elected offi- of important dates and deadlines. Adrienne and her husband are beekeepers, gardeners and the
cers of Century 21 Everest Realty Group Community Foundation. proud owners of two dogs. They also enjoy hiking, camping, shooting and all things outdoors.
Pictured from left to right: Rob Davis, Kimberly Curnow, Jennifer Talented and creative, Adrienne makes soap and natural skin care products in her spare time.
Morris, Brenda Lee Jones (Vice Chair), Shari Whitworth (Corpo- Congratulations on your promotion Adrienne!
rate Secretary), June Foucault, Robert Ockey (Chair), Sam Bell (Ex- BECKY ARSENAULT, UNION PARK
ecutive Director). We appreciate their dedication to serving chari- Becky Arsenault is officially the Front End Manager at Union Park. She has the task of assisting
table causes across the state of Utah, and look forward to their those who walk into or call the front office —and she does it with a smile. Her background in-
leadership as we unite to make a difference. cludes experience in mortgage services, Medicare compliance and small business management.
A former gymnastics coach at Brigham Young University, Becky was also a competitive gymnast
and swimmer. She and her husband have 3 children with a first grandson arriving in June. She has
devoted much of her life to working with disabled children. Welcome Becky! We are fortunate to
have you.

GRETCHEN SMOOT JASON CARLSON, ASSOCIATE BROKER

We would like to congratulate Jason Carlson on becoming an Associate Broker with Century 21
HONORED FOR SERVICE Everest Realty Group. No stranger to C21 ERG, Jason has been with us since the beginning in 2009.
Jason holds a BA in Speech Communications with a Minor in Japanese. He loves to ski and partici-
The Sir Edmund Hillary Award for out- pate in triathlons and has a goal to finish an Ironman within the next 4 years. Married to Melissa,
standing service as a manager or bro- they are the parents of Ellie, Raegan, Ryker and a boxer named Lilo. Congrats on your remarkable
accomplishment Jason!
ker was presented at February Summit
to Gretchen Smoot, Director of Finance.
Gretchen has worked closely with George
Morris for the past decade and has been
with Century 21 Everest Realty Group PHIL FIDLER
since its inception in June 2009. In her
current role as Director of Finance, she CITYWIDE HOME LOANS
is responsible for the maintenance and daily operations of the Phil Fidler, Sr. Loan Officer with Citywide,
financial picture of the company. Her attention to detail and preferred lender of Century 21 Everest Re-
impeccable integrity make her an invaluable member of the alty Group, has been a professional in the
leadership team. In her tenure with the company she has man- mortgage industry in Salt Lake City for more
aged growth from one small brokerage with $1 million in annual than 25 years. His goal is to make every cli-
commission income to four large branch offices with over $33 ent’s dream of homeownership become
a reality. Phil explains, “Mortgage loans d
million in annual commission income. ppen. You need to work with someone with
experience who understands the latest re-
Gretchen holds a BS in Business Administration and Economics quirements and federal rules and timelines.
from the University of Florida and an MS in Economic Develop- I can help your clients understand their op-
ment from Utah State University. She and her husband Sean tions and guide them through what can be
have four small children and enjoy calling the mountains of a complicated process.” Phil believes that
when an agent hands Phil a contract, the
Northern Utah home. She volunteers extensively within her re- agent is handing over their paycheck and
ligious community and serves as a member of her HOA advisory asking Phil to safeguard it for 30-40 days
board. We love you Gretchen! and return it to the agent along with a sat-
isfied borrower. Phil’s specialties include
FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA Rural Hous-
ing, Utah Housing, Jumbo Loans, First Time
Home Buyers and Investment Properties.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS REALITY? WORK ANNIVERSARIES A WORD FROM COMPLIANCE… QUARTERLY AWARDS


ESCAPE THE WINTER AND JOIN US IN ORLANDO!
Congratulations to the following Sales WHY USE THE BUYER DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST? We are pleased to acknowledge the following sales
In addition to being informative and inspirational, Global Conference Agents and Employees celebrating Q: Let’s suppose you recently represented a agents who received top awards at February Summit
is a time to celebrate our achievements from 2015 and gear up for buyer on the purchase of a new home. Sup- for their outstanding production during the 4th Quar-
even greater heights in 2016. For registration and information visit: anniversaries this month with Century pose that shortly after closing the transaction, ter of 2015:
www.century21events.com/2016GC 21 Everest Realty Group. the buyer discovers that the fence on the south side of the
lot is off by about 10 feet and encroaching on the adjacent TOP LISTING AGENTS:
property. She learned about this discrepancy after closing Alma & Jennifer Merrill, Matt Johnson, Joe Reardon,
NAME YEARS when the property owner next door informed her of this Justin Udy, Josh Johnson, John Hunter, Brenda Lee

Brandon Plant 6 problem and asked her to move the fence. Your buyer is up- Jones, Jona Gamboa, Doug Cary, Justin Critchfield
set and calls you. What document, and what conversation
Kevin Peterson 4 are you hoping you had with this client during her Due Dili- TOP UNITS SOLD:
Sandra Perkins 4 gence phase of the transaction? Justin Udy, Jona Gamboa, Heidi & Daren Castain, Dave
Parker, Josh Johnson, Mike Cottle, Austin Cales, Nikki
Andrew Cuppett 3
A: One of the most important services that a real estate pro- Nunez, Leslie & John Thorup, Cody & Martha Emery
“It’s still not too late to register and join us in Orlando for valuable Matthew Nielson 3 fessional can provide to a client is helping them understand
education and celebration. Hope to see you in the sun.” Leah Krueger 3 what issues to consider when purchasing a new home. An TOP VOLUME CLOSED:
-George Morris | John Ciet John Page 2 effective buyer’s agent will spend 10-15 minutes reviewing Justin Udy, Kurt Matz, Dave Parker, Jona Gamboa, Hei-
with their client the Buyer Due Diligence Checklist. In that di & Daren Castain, Nikki Nunez, Josh Johnson, Justin
Amy Caputo 2 document, there are a variety of points to consider when a Critchfield, Leslie & John Thorup, Aaron Richardson

Robert Davis 2 buyer conducts her due diligence inspections. Surveys, in-
spections, radon, mold and many other important points are TOP COMMISSIONS EARNED:
Sherrie Snideman 2
made in that checklist. This form is designed to help educate Justin Udy, Kurt Matz, Dave Parker, Heidi & Daren
Lila Jessop 2 your client, and also protect you, the real estate professional Castain, Josh Johnson, Nikki Nunez, Mike Cottle, Austin
Cales, Justin Critchfield, Cody & Martha Emery
from liability. If used correctly, a buyer will have been well
LESLIE THORUP Karen Weipert 2 informed of what to think about when purchasing a new FIRST $$ EARNED:
1
Alexis Dammaschke
home, and you will be better protected from a situation like
IRONMAN AWARD Hector Valdez 1 this. So spend a few extra minutes on the Due Diligence David Higgins, Eric Braunberger, Eric Romero, Melody
Stan Rock 1 Checklist with your next buyer. Carlin, Morelza Baratzuk, Polly Fackrell, Steven Purvis
Century 21 Double Centurion Producer Li Schlachter 1
Leslie Thorup is the latest recipient of
the Ironman Award, presented quar- Curtis Hyde 1
terly to an agent who demonstrates re- Tamra West 1 MARCH BIRTHDAYS
markable production and outstanding Julie Hull 1
service to colleagues and the commu- 1 Michael Adams 2 3 4 5
nity. Licensed in 1977, Leslie worked in real Kathleen Hellewell 1 Kirk Baumgartner Evan Child Kristine Tanner Brenda Lee Jones Joanna Williams
Jason Carlson
estate part time for the first 9 years until her Cody Steck 1 Stephen Garrett Gabriel Dutson Dean Stokes
Will Walk
husband John became seriously ill and doc- Lisa Meyers 1 Robert Johnson Jeff Wise
tors expected him to die. With four young 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
children, no insurance and a dying husband, David Mosier 1 Tamra West Marilyn Hale Bruce Warren Jessica Hamilton Elena Crudu
Leslie stepped up and took over John’s real estate business. In her Anikke Taufa Taylor Smith
first full year she sold enough homes to be in the Realtor Million Dol-
lar Club. John claims, “Had I known how great an agent Leslie would 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
become, I’d have nearly died much sooner.” Erin Mehler Robert Lauritzen Melanie Hoth Katie Bush Keith Averett
Lieu Tran Enrico Cecala Ryan Robinson
Amy Horton
During Leslie’s 30+ years as a full time Realtor, she’s been a consis-
tent top producer including SLBR Salesperson of the Year and the 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
#1 Residential Team in 2012 & 2013 for CB Utah. Leslie, John and William Nieves Barker, Heather Brown, Alyson Denet Grampp
Beredo, Teresa
daughter April Oaks joined the Union Park Office of Century 21 Ever- Hansen, Abilenn
est Realty Group in 2014. Leslie and April list and sell, assisted by Hashimoto, Peter
team member John (an MBA) and office manager Jeana Brinkerhoff. 27 28 29 30 31
Russell Sala Cody Steck Jamie Huff
April Oaks
Leslie loves scuba diving, “jeeping”, playing the organ for her church Caitlin Stitt
and babysitting her 11 grandchildren. She is successful because she
is focused, friendly, organized and motivated. Congratulations Les-
lie on your well-deserved award! If you have photos, suggestions, news or information you’d like to submit for
consideration in this newsletter, please contact [email protected]

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS REALITY? WORK ANNIVERSARIES A WORD FROM COMPLIANCE… QUARTERLY AWARDS


ESCAPE THE WINTER AND JOIN US IN ORLANDO!
Congratulations to the following Sales WHY USE THE BUYER DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST? We are pleased to acknowledge the following sales
In addition to being informative and inspirational, Global Conference Agents and Employees celebrating Q: Let’s suppose you recently represented a agents who received top awards at February Summit
is a time to celebrate our achievements from 2015 and gear up for buyer on the purchase of a new home. Sup- for their outstanding production during the 4th Quar-
even greater heights in 2016. For registration and information visit: anniversaries this month with Century pose that shortly after closing the transaction, ter of 2015:
www.century21events.com/2016GC 21 Everest Realty Group. the buyer discovers that the fence on the south side of the
lot is off by about 10 feet and encroaching on the adjacent TOP LISTING AGENTS:
property. She learned about this discrepancy after closing Alma & Jennifer Merrill, Matt Johnson, Joe Reardon,
NAME YEARS when the property owner next door informed her of this Justin Udy, Josh Johnson, John Hunter, Brenda Lee

Brandon Plant 6 problem and asked her to move the fence. Your buyer is up- Jones, Jona Gamboa, Doug Cary, Justin Critchfield
set and calls you. What document, and what conversation
Kevin Peterson 4 are you hoping you had with this client during her Due Dili- TOP UNITS SOLD:
Sandra Perkins 4 gence phase of the transaction? Justin Udy, Jona Gamboa, Heidi & Daren Castain, Dave
Parker, Josh Johnson, Mike Cottle, Austin Cales, Nikki
Andrew Cuppett 3
A: One of the most important services that a real estate pro- Nunez, Leslie & John Thorup, Cody & Martha Emery
“It’s still not too late to register and join us in Orlando for valuable Matthew Nielson 3 fessional can provide to a client is helping them understand
education and celebration. Hope to see you in the sun.” Leah Krueger 3 what issues to consider when purchasing a new home. An TOP VOLUME CLOSED:
-George Morris | John Ciet John Page 2 effective buyer’s agent will spend 10-15 minutes reviewing Justin Udy, Kurt Matz, Dave Parker, Jona Gamboa, Hei-
with their client the Buyer Due Diligence Checklist. In that di & Daren Castain, Nikki Nunez, Josh Johnson, Justin
Amy Caputo 2 document, there are a variety of points to consider when a Critchfield, Leslie & John Thorup, Aaron Richardson

Robert Davis 2 buyer conducts her due diligence inspections. Surveys, in-
spections, radon, mold and many other important points are TOP COMMISSIONS EARNED:
Sherrie Snideman 2
made in that checklist. This form is designed to help educate Justin Udy, Kurt Matz, Dave Parker, Heidi & Daren
Lila Jessop 2 your client, and also protect you, the real estate professional Castain, Josh Johnson, Nikki Nunez, Mike Cottle, Austin
Cales, Justin Critchfield, Cody & Martha Emery
from liability. If used correctly, a buyer will have been well
LESLIE THORUP Karen Weipert 2 informed of what to think about when purchasing a new FIRST $$ EARNED:
1
Alexis Dammaschke
home, and you will be better protected from a situation like
IRONMAN AWARD Hector Valdez 1 this. So spend a few extra minutes on the Due Diligence David Higgins, Eric Braunberger, Eric Romero, Melody
Stan Rock 1 Checklist with your next buyer. Carlin, Morelza Baratzuk, Polly Fackrell, Steven Purvis
Century 21 Double Centurion Producer Li Schlachter 1
Leslie Thorup is the latest recipient of
the Ironman Award, presented quar- Curtis Hyde 1
terly to an agent who demonstrates re- Tamra West 1 MARCH BIRTHDAYS
markable production and outstanding Julie Hull 1
service to colleagues and the commu- 1 Michael Adams 2 3 4 5
nity. Licensed in 1977, Leslie worked in real Kathleen Hellewell 1 Kirk Baumgartner Evan Child Kristine Tanner Brenda Lee Jones Joanna Williams
Jason Carlson
estate part time for the first 9 years until her Cody Steck 1 Stephen Garrett Gabriel Dutson Dean Stokes
Will Walk
husband John became seriously ill and doc- Lisa Meyers 1 Robert Johnson Jeff Wise
tors expected him to die. With four young 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
children, no insurance and a dying husband, David Mosier 1 Tamra West Marilyn Hale Bruce Warren Jessica Hamilton Elena Crudu
Leslie stepped up and took over John’s real estate business. In her Anikke Taufa Taylor Smith
first full year she sold enough homes to be in the Realtor Million Dol-
lar Club. John claims, “Had I known how great an agent Leslie would 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
become, I’d have nearly died much sooner.” Erin Mehler Robert Lauritzen Melanie Hoth Katie Bush Keith Averett
Lieu Tran Enrico Cecala Ryan Robinson
Amy Horton
During Leslie’s 30+ years as a full time Realtor, she’s been a consis-
tent top producer including SLBR Salesperson of the Year and the 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
#1 Residential Team in 2012 & 2013 for CB Utah. Leslie, John and William Nieves Barker, Heather Brown, Alyson Denet Grampp
Beredo, Teresa
daughter April Oaks joined the Union Park Office of Century 21 Ever- Hansen, Abilenn
est Realty Group in 2014. Leslie and April list and sell, assisted by Hashimoto, Peter
team member John (an MBA) and office manager Jeana Brinkerhoff. 27 28 29 30 31
Russell Sala Cody Steck Jamie Huff
April Oaks
Leslie loves scuba diving, “jeeping”, playing the organ for her church Caitlin Stitt
and babysitting her 11 grandchildren. She is successful because she
is focused, friendly, organized and motivated. Congratulations Les-
lie on your well-deserved award! If you have photos, suggestions, news or information you’d like to submit for
consideration in this newsletter, please contact [email protected]