As we’ve all seen by the monthly chart-topping performances by the Southwest Michigan housing market, it has been a record-breaking year. While not every real estate office is created equally, some had a special knack for knocking it out of the park and once such office is at RE/MAX by the Lake in St. Joseph and Stevensville.
Co-owner and operator Lars Petzke says that at the RE/MAX of Michigan Regional Conference for 2021 held recently, his two offices in Michigan’s Great Southwest had a tremendous amount to celebrate when it comes to success in the real estate market.
Staffed with nearly 30 real estate agents and staff members, Petzke is always on the lookout for positive agents in search of a great office culture who want to take their business to the next level and RE/MAX by the Lake has the hardware to prove they excel on that front having garnered the 2021 Esprit de Corps Award, exemplifying The Spirit of RE/MAX for the entire region.
Petzke tells us, “The Esprit de Corps Award is presented to the office that best exemplifies a strong sense of pride, enthusiasm, engagement, and loyalty among its staff. Leaders provide a cohesive and supportive work environment, and the Broker/Owners and Associates are actively engaged within the RE/MAX network. The Office demonstrates a commitment to the betterment of its local community and is generally a fun and positive place to work.” He and his partner in life and business Liz Petzke are proud to hold the title with that award.
But the trophy parade didn’t stop there. Carole Jennings Reitz was named to the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Lars pulled in a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the team features 19 Sales Club Award winners.
On top of all of that, Amelia Hall won honors as Office Manager of the Year for the entire RE/MAX region.
Plus:
- Lars and Liz Petzke won Recruiter of the Year honors for Mid-Density franchises…
- Nicole Rimes was a Top 3 finalist for Administrator of the Year…
- Lars and Liz Petzke were Top 3 finalists for Broker/Owner of the Year for Mid-Density franchises….
- RE/MAX by the Lake was a Top 3 finalist for Largest Office of the Year for Low Density…
It truly was a stellar year for RE/MAX by the Lake, but Lars was over the moon when telling of an amazing, spontaneous drive the day of the Annual Regional Conference, which was a virtual affair. Lars says, “On the day of our virtual conference, RE/MAX of Michigan agents raised more than $55,000 in one day for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and our office had multiple major donors contribute towards that amount,” and concludes, “I am so incredibly proud of this group of Agents and Admins!”
You can learn more about the team by clicking this link: https://www.remax-bythelake.com/
