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| The Mark Spain Team, Keller Williams Realty |
Mark Spain is an Atlanta native and a University of Georgia graduate from the Terry College of Business. With his 2006 sales, Mark Spain broke the $1 billion sales mark for lifetime sales—he is believed to be one of only 100-200 Realtors in the nation to achieve this, out of well over 1 million Realtors.
In 2010, the Mark Spain Team was once again named one of America’s top real estate professional teams by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends magazine in its annual Top 400 Real Estate Professionals list. Mark and his team placed #29 in the nation for transaction sides and #78 in sales volume.
Annually one of the top 25 RE/MAX agents in the world, Mark Spain’s 2010 sales performance placed him as the #18 RE/MAX agent in the United States for closed transactions and #23 worldwide, out of 90,000 RE/MAX agents in 80 countries.
In 2011, Mark made the decision to change companies and is now partnered with Keller Williams Realty. While at RE/MAX, Mark Spain earned every award available within the company, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and being one of the youngest agents to be inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
A couple years ago, Mark and his team adjusted to a changing real estate market and expanded into the short sale and foreclosure prevention arena. Wanting to help educate consumers and distressed homeowners on their rights and options, the Mark Spain Team created http://www.GreaterAtlantaForeclosureHelp.com. The site offers tips on avoiding foreclosure, includes details on how a short sale differs from a foreclosure and offers free reports to help inform troubled Georgia homeowners.
Based out of the Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta office in Alpharetta, the team specializes in assisting home buyers and sellers throughout the North Atlanta region. To learn more about the Mark Spain Team, please call 770-886-9000, toll free at 1-800-241-3970, or email homes@markspain.com.
| Mark Spain -Team Leader & Broker Associate |
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| Education:
- RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Broker’s License
- MLS Institute Real Estate License
- University of Georgia Terry College of Business Bachelor of Business Administration Management Major, GPA: 3.7
Specialized Sales Training
- Certified Distressed Property Expert--CDPE
- Senior Real Estate Specialist--SRES
- Countdown to Closing Mortgage Training
- Personality Selling & Personality Marketing Charles Clarke Seminars
- Team building Workshop The McPherson Company
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| John Makarewicz - Sales Manager/ Listing Partner |
John began his career in real estate in 2003 after college. Since entering the business, John has had the privilege of assisting over 200+ sellers in the sale of their home. As a listing partner for The Mark Spain Team, John will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table when it comes time to list your property for sale. His commitment to excellence and familiarity with all areas of the Metro Atlanta area are exactly what you need to get your home sold quickly.
| Lisa Wilson - Listing Partner |
Lisa has been a member of The Mark Spain Team since 2002. Her expertise is in the marketing and selling of single family homes, condos, townhomes and luxury properties with price points ranging from the low 100's to over 2 million. Lisa will use her experience in understanding the real estate market when it is time to list your property for sale. She will advise you on the market value and will insure your property is ready to list. Lisa will use her expertise in negotiating when working with a potential buyer for your home. She brings professionalism and diligence to each transaction and strives to build lasting relationships with each of her clients.
| Charmaine Courville- Listing Partner |
Charmaine has had a successful Real Estate Career in the Atlanta Market for over 12 years. Her background in Real Estate includes; New Home Sales, a Listing representative, and Buyer's representative. She has assisted over 1000 buyers and sellers in Metro Atlanta to reach their dream of home ownership. She holds an Associate Brokers license; she is an accredited Seller Representative and Certified Real Estate Owned Specialist. She is strong in the financing aspect of Real Estate as well as having excellent negotiation and communication skills. Her business philosophy is to TIE it all together with, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence. By offering a diverse background in Real Estate she can help with any and all of your Real Estate needs.
| Amy Lyons- Listing Partner |
Amy Lyons is a recent addition to the Mark Spain team. An Auburn and Georgia State alumni, she brings to the team her marketing background. She has experience with traditional home sales and investment purchases, including transactions with Equity Trust Accounts. Her knowledge and enthusiasm will ensure that clients have positive buying and selling experiences.
| Lianna Valle-Buyer Specialist |
Lianna has won two Executive Club Awards from Re/Max International, and has been a successful Realtor for over 8 years. Her excellent customer service and expert negotiating skills have allowed her to close nearly 200 transactions for clients in the Atlanta Metro area. She has extensive knowledge of the mortgage industry and is educated on the unique financing options offered in today’s market. Lianna’s determination and commitment to her clients will guarantee that she will work diligently and aggressively to make your home buying experience successful.
| Ed Combs- Buyer Specialist |
Ed is an Atlanta native with business, real estate, mortgage banking, & construction experience for over 20 years. As a former Army Combat Officer, Ed is dedicated to his current mission of getting the best price & terms for the buyer's he represents. Ed is active in the community & serves others through several charitable organizations. Ed is the “Trusted Advisor” to his clients, having pledged over the years to provide professional expertise and total personal service to his clients as their Realtor.
| Eric Morrison- Buyer Specialist |
Eric is a native of Atlanta who’s experience in Real Estate Sales began in 1988. His knowledge of Homes has been extensive with over 20 years of Homes Sales (Realtor/Associate Broker) and was a Senior Certified Residential Appraiser for 7 years. Eric is doing what he loves, helping Home Buyers make their Dream of Home Ownership come true. Together with his studies at Georgia State in Finance and Economics and many years of Creative Real Estate Transactions, Property Rehabilitations and as an avid Real Estate Investor, Eric has Experience that shows and Knowledge that pays… In today’s market, negotiations and problem solving are more important than ever. Eric will give you the service you deserve so you will be prepared for the Purchase of a Lifetime…
| Todd DiPaula- Buyer Specialist |
Todd DiPaula is one of the few true 'native Atlantans', having grown up in the area and graduating from Georgia State University with a degree in Marketing. Although Todd's background in Real Estate began in 2002 in new home sales’ ranging from $150’s to $700's, his true strength lies in a winning, personable style when relating to potential clients. He knows how to drill down and discern a home buyer's motivation, and what it's going to take to close the deal -- to the customer's delight and satisfaction! His knowledge of the area, communication skills and absolute love of the process in putting folks in the home of their dreams makes him an outstanding member of The Mark Spain Team.
| Mike Sales- Buyer Specialist |
With over 9 years of experience selling Georgia real estate, Mike has built a strong reputation as an agent to have on your side. He began his real estate career as an agent for a well-respected real estate firm and was awarded the opportunities to sell many of the High-Rises that fill the Midtown and Buckhead skyline. As a need based real estate agent Mike has had well over 300+ personal transactions and had helped lead a team to sell over 500+ transactions. His expertise is on both the buying and selling ends of a transaction; this translates into better negotiations and realistic expectations on behalf of all parties involved. In 2008 he received his Georgia Associate Brokers License. Recognized numerous years by both Communities Magazine and Atlanta Board of Realtors for his exceptional productivity, he continues to learn and grow as an agent. He can help you make an educated choice, backed up by almost a decade of a successful real estate career.
| Barry Fitts- Buyer Specialist |
| Anne Thurmond- Buyer Specialist |
| Jackie Powalowski - Buyer Specialist |
Jackie Powalowski has lived in the Atlanta area for over 30 years, 9 of the past years focused on the real-estate industry. She has assisted many people over the years finding or selling the perfect home ranging from $150’s to $1M purchases. Jackie’s passion for Residential Real estate, real life experience with properties in different communities, and her knowledge in the home building industry bring great value to her customers. She is very involved in the community known for her drive and commitment to customer service. Jackie uses her success and experience to match her customer’s goals achieving the best possible value. Jackie understands the difference between and “house” and a “home” and will enthusiastically assist in making your home buying process a smooth and gratifying experience.
| Beth Favor-Buyer Specialist |
| Wilma Hines-Buyer Specialist |
| Kristin Roney - Administrative Manager |
Kristin has been with The Mark Spain Team since 2007. She oversees our Administrative staff members, and insures workflow is completed in a timely manor. She verifies that all details of your home are properly displayed for public viewing. And, personally assists our Business Manager and Listing Partners, while handling many of the day-to-day administrative tasks for the Team.
| Tracy Barry - Client Care Coordinator |
Tracy has been with The Mark Spain Team since 2006. When you decide to sell or purchase your home, Tracy will be your first point of contact. She will compile all of your information to best prepare your Listing Partner or Buyer's Agent. Tracy's expertise is to make sure that everything a potential buyer would want to know about your home is readily available. She personally assists our Listing Partners with daily tasks involving the sale of your home.
| Tina Bennett- Data Input Coordinator |
Tina is responsible over the marketing aspects of your home. She inputs your listing into the listing services and ensures your photos and virtual tour appear on all The Mark Spain Team syndicated websites as promptly and accurately as possible.
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