What is the name of the business you are nominating?
Cressy & Everett Real Estate (Dowagiac & Sister Lakes)
Who are the owner(s) and/or principals in this company?
Tim Mitchell Dowagiac- Sister Lakes- Three Rivers
Business Contact Information
701 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
2697822877
How many people work at the company you are nominating?
Almost 200 in Michigan & Indiana
Tell us the story behind the nominated company. What does it do, and what sets them apart from other companies in the region?
Cressy & Everett Real Estate has been in the SW Michigan community for over 75 years Remaining true to the founding partners’ ideals and core values, Cressy & Everett Real Estate continues to distinguish itself on the basis of its honesty, reliability, fair dealing and its commitment to providing quality service to its customers.
In your own words, why do you think this company deserves to be declared to be one of the 20 Best Places to Work in Michigan’s Great Southwest?
It’s the best place I have worked in my work career of 40 years. Respect, support and recognition of agents is top notch.
What makes workers proud to say they work there, and keeps them a part of the team?
Respect and support of the owners.
Let’s pretend you’re writing a review for Google or Indeed. Give us your best recommendation for the nominated company that would make the rest of us wish we worked there, too.
I could have worked at any Real Estate agency after getting licensed. I chose Cressy & Everett Real Estate for the superior reputation of the company based on real client reviews. A company with integrity is important in the real estate world. The agents are first class. What an honor to be associated with such excellence
What three key words best describe why this company is a Best Places to Work caliber company?
1. Reputation
2. Integrity
3. Respect
As a Best Places to Work company “Super Hero,” what are the two most magical “Super Powers” this company seems to have on a day-to-day basis? (i.e., Ability to read minds, fly, invisibility, etc) And why?
– Versatility in adverse conditions. Covid.
Tell us about the leadership of the nominated company and what they do in order to:
A] Keep spirits and motivation high? Agent support
B] Keep innovation and fresh ideas advancing? Networking within
C] Keep communications open? Has company hub for sharing best practices
Explain a specific “wow!” moment in this company’s history that is virtually “Hall of Fame” or “Best Practices” worthy, as an example to other companies in the region.
Remaining true to the founding partners’ ideals and core values, Cressy & Everett Real Estate continues to distinguish itself on the basis of its honesty, reliability, fair dealing and its commitment to providing quality service to its customers. Daily.
Best Places to Work have a reputation for not only working hard, but also for playing hard.
A] How does the nominated company honor or reward success? Annual awards, monthly rewards
B] How does the nominated company socialize as a team? Holiday celebrations, company sponsored events.
C] How does the nominated company get involved in community events? By helping community members. I haven’t yet been involved so I don’t know all of the events.
D] How does the nominated company celebrate life? By living it!
What one thing is special about your nominated company that most people in the community have no idea actually happens there, but should be shouted from the rooftops because it’s that cool?
That the agents care more about their clients than the $$ It is the best feeling to sell a clients home so they can move on the next phase of their life, or find a home for a first time buyer or down sizer, or first time lake property owner.
Give us three employee perks or benefits that you think make the company you have nominated worthy of a Best Places to Work trophy?
1.Unique situation. Agents are self employed but supported and associated with Cressy & Everett
2.Continued Education for an ever changing environment
3.Top notch marketing tools that make our day easier EVERY DAY.
Anything else you’d like to mention about this company, its’ leadership, etc?
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