New Realty Office
BERLIN – Newport Bay Realty, Inc. in West Ocean City has announced the opening of its third real estate office on the Eastern Shore.
Rusty Molnar was recently named Associate Broker for the agency’s new Pittsville office. Located on the Old Ocean City Road, the Pittsville headquarters is currently the only real estate office between Berlin and Salisbury.
Molnar will soon also be serving the Eastern Shore counties of Virginia under his dual Maryland and Virginia licenses. “We have four agents now,” Molnar said, “and we’re looking for more.”
Newport Bay Realty’s second regional office opened in Snow Hill in 2003. It remains Snow Hill’s only local real estate office, presently operating with two Realtors.
The real estate company’s central headquarters anchors and helped spearhead the successful expansion of the Teal Marsh Center on Stephen Decatur Highway. Teal Marsh was the first “retail-office-condominium” project to develop on the now coveted “611 Business Corridor,” considered by many to be one of Worcester County’s fastest growing areas. Due to the high land costs and limited parking of Ocean City, an increasing number of national restaurants, service businesses and retail stores have moved into rapidly developing West Ocean City.
Newport Bay Realty’s office is in the front building of Teal Marsh, directly across from the Food Lion shopping center. That office’s 11 agents include seasoned specialists in waterfront, golf course and key commercial properties.
Clayland Recognized
BERLIN – Dan Clayland, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokarage’s Ocean City 104th Street office, was named one of the coastal region’s Top 5 Individuals for gross commission income (GCI) sold in 2006. The award was presented by Hal Maxwell, president of CBRB, during the company’s annual awards ceremony at The Fountains in Salisbury last month. The Top 5 GCI Individual Award is given based on the gross income production for the calendar year.
"Dan is one of the most competent and energetic agents in the real estate industry," said Bonnie Camarata, branch vice president of the Ocean City 104th Street office. "The ability to help others get exactly what they want is the key to his success."
Clayland is licensed in Maryland, Delaware and Florida and resides in Ocean City.
New PRMC Doctor
BERLIN – Sean D. Dakshaw, DO was recently granted active staff membership with clinical privileges in the Department of Emergency Services at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
Dakshaw, an Emergency Medicine specialist, received his medical degree from Philadelphia College in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his internship at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and his residency at UMDNJ’s (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, N.J.
Dakshaw has joined Emergency Services Associates, P.A. in Salisbury and is currently providing emergency care in Peninsula Regional’s Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Emergency/Trauma Center.
Team Earns Top Marker
BERLIN – Kevin and Monica McNamara, sales associates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City 104th Street office, were named the coastal region’s Top Team for gross commission income (GCI) sold and one of the Top 5 Teams for units sold in 2006.
The Top 5 GCI Team Award is given based on the gross income production for the calendar year and the Top 5 Unit Team Award is given based on units sold in the calendar year.
"Kevin and Monica are among the finest realtors in the industry," said Bonnie Camarata, branch vice president of the Ocean City 104th Street office. "My congratulations to them for helping over 40 families find their place in the sun in 2006."
Monica McNamara said, "We continue to be affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokarage because they dominate the market in the areas we serve. We appreciate the ongoing support that our buyers and sellers have given us throughout the years."
Group Attends Forum
BERLIN – John Allen III, manager of the Merrill Lynch Office in Ocean City, announced this week that Jim Giles and Dennis Hudson ChFC(r), were among an elite group of 300 Merrill Lynch financial advisors attending the Retirement Income Leadership Forum in Naples, Fla.
The Retirement Income Leadership Forum recognizes the top 3% of Merrill Lynch Insurance Group Producers. The program featured advanced training in the area of planning and providing for retirement income and wealth transfer.
Program speakers included Dr. Richard Marston, Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and legendary football coach, Lou Holtz. The Giles/Hudson Group is a full-service, planning-based financial services practice that specializes in retirement income planning and wealth management.
Free Seminar Planned
SELBYVILLE – First Republic Mortgage is sponsoring a free Real Estate Technology Seminar, presented by Matthew Ferrara, CEO of Matthew Ferrara & Company, on Tuesday, June 5 at the Bayside Waterfront and Golf Community in Selbyville, Del. from 9 a.m. until noon. This seminar is available to all real estate agents with limited space.
For more than 15 years, Ferrara has been a driving force for real estate technology innovation and as a result has helped thousands of real estate professionals apply new technologies to the industry.
“Matt is an expert real estate industry speaker as it relates to working in the real estate business in a technology world; we are excited to attend his seminar,” said Seacoast Realty President Brigit Taylor.
The seminar will prepare agents to maximize their existing technology and adopt new tools in a sensible, no-sales-pitch approach. Topics to be discussed are online target prospecting, lead generation and incubation, creating a consistent leads-marketing strategy online, using online marketing tools and wireless lead generation and marketing techniques.
To make a reservation, call Christie Daymude at 800-503-0002, ext. 1060.
Rental Leaders Named
BERLIN – The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Rental Division held its annual Spring Kickoff Celebration and Awards Party at Lighthouse Sound on the evening of April 26.
Special recognition was given to those employees who have consistently gone the extra mile in providing the highest level of service to the company’s customers and clients.
Awards of excellence were given to Becki Graham, Greg Dominquez and Diane Bayless. Many other awards, activities, and networking highlighted the fun-filled evening.
"Our Spring Kickoff Party is a wonderful opportunity to recognize our dedicated team of professionals who work hard every day to make a difference for Coldwell Banker," said Susan Holt, regional vice president of the Coastal Rentals Division.
Panco Recognized
BERLIN – Kathy Panco, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City 104th Street office, was named one of the coastal region’s Top 5 Individuals for units sold and gross commission income (GCI) sold in 2006.
The Top 5 GCI Individual Award is given based on the gross income production for the calendar year and The Top 5 Unit Individual Award is given based on units sold in the calendar year.
"Kathy continues to excel in all aspects of the real estate field where she is a perennial top producer," said Gregg Holland, branch vice president for the 120th Street office. "She also makes time for community involvement and is currently president of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of many other community organizations. Kathy is a great asset to our Coldwell Banker 120th Street office."
Panco said, "As a Realtor® and president of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, I applaud Coldwell Banker for its active involvement in the business community and extensive networking opportunities. Teamwork, technology and having a ‘passion’ for assisting others to buy and sell open many doors for clients to live their dream of owning a beach retreat."
New Hileman Agent
BERLIN – Debbie Hileman, broker, announced recently that Melanie Neil has joined Hileman as a sales agent and an accountant.
Neil has been in the area eight years, during which time she worked for builders and real estate companies.
Rookie Honored
BERLIN – Nancy Reither, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City 120th Street office, was named the Rookie of the Year 2006 for that office.
The Rookie of the Year Award is given based on the highest gross commission income (GCI). In order to be eligible for the Rookie of the Year Award, a residential sales associate should have completed his or her first year in the real estate business in 2006 and have exceeded the company’s average GCI.
"Nancy has all the right tools and attitude to become one of our office’s top producers and she certainly made a great start this past year," said Gregg Holland, branch vice president for the Ocean City 120th Street office. "I look forward to great and exciting things out of Nancy in 2007."
Reither said the company’s education provided the tools for her to be successful.
"I appreciate all the knowledge I gained at the Coldwell Banker University," said Reither. "The enhanced education gave me the confidence that I needed to deliver the services of Coldwell Banker. The office staff, sales management and sales associates of the 120th Street office make you feel welcome."
Team Among Top In Region
BERLIN – Ed and Joann Wehnert, sales associates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City 52nd Street office, were named one of the coastal region’s Top 5 Teams for units sold and gross commission income (GCI) sold in 2006. The awards were presented by Hal Maxwell, president of CBRB, during the company’s annual awards ceremony.
The Top 5 GCI Team Award is given based on the gross income production for the calendar year and the Top 5 Unit Team Award is given based on units sold in the calendar year.
"We are so lucky to be associated with CBRB and to have a sales team of the finest resort Realtors® to staff our models and sales centers," said Ed Wehnert, who is also branch vice president of the Ocean City 52nd Street office. "It is through their efforts and sales that we have achieved this award. We thank each and every one of them."
Ed Wehnert is an associate broker licensed in Maryland and Delaware and holds the designations of Certified Commercial Investment Member® (CCIM) and Graduate Realtors® Institute (GRI).
Bayside Celebrates Opening
BERLIN – At a festive grand opening, Bayside, the award-winning waterfront golf community near Fenwick Island, celebrated the completion of its first New Castle condominium building.
Amid the music, food, and entertainment, the 200-plus guests in attendance were the first to tour the three-story building with its welcoming, spacious lobby and three beautifully decorated condo models.
The New Castle is one of two styles of condo buildings offered at Bayside, Carl M. Freeman Companies’ newest resort community. The New Castle condos, with five floorplans to choose from, range in size from 1,330 square feet to 2,094 square feet. These “resort” condos, featuring two to three bedrooms, a great room and den, gas fireplaces, screen porch, and covered parking, make great beach getaways.
The Kent condominium building is home to Bayside’s larger luxury condos, which range in size from 2,375 square feet to over 2,500 square feet. These condos live more like a single-family home with private vestibules, individual garages, and spacious floorplans while providing all the conveniences of condo living.
In addition to its condominiums, Bayside offers two and three-story townhomes and single-family homes. Many of these homes are available for immediate delivery – perfect for those looking for a resort property for the 2007 summer season. Homes at Bayside start in the $400,000s.
Bayside is located on Rt. 54 just four miles from the beach in Fenwick Island.
Hileman Open House
BERLIN – Debbie Hileman, broker of Hileman Real Estate, has announced an Open House will be held on June 2 to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary.
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a house tour at 2:30. Available to answer your real estate questions along with local sales and rental agents will be Rod Flowers of Suntrust Mortgage; Peter McGough of Brennan Title; and David Walter of Lifestyle Home Inspections.