Benefits Of Joining RE/MAX Platinum

Celebrate Bill Russell's Return Home!

Select Title, Michigan United Mortgage and RE/MAX Platinum are delighted to announce they have retained Attorney Bill Russell as General Counsel. Recently of Zamler, Mellen and Schiffman, P.C. in Southfield, Russell also served as Vice President and General Counsel for RPF Oil Company in Grand Blanc, and the principal of the Russell Law Firm, PLLC.

Mr. Russell has had an amazing career since his days as a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Eugene Arthur Moore of the Oakland County Probate Court. He graduated second in his class from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School in 1986, and ended up in Livingston County full-time in 1997 to serve as Vice President and General Counsel for The Michigan Group-Livingston owned and operated by Joe DeKroub. Mr. Russell was a tremendous asset to the company, especially during the merger with RE/MAX Platinum owned by Dan Callan and Will Steinmetz.

He’s garnered wonderful accomplishments during his career, serving as President of LCAR and on the Board of Directors for Realcomp II (the multiple listing service for Realtors throughout southeastern Michigan), as Chairman of the Legal Committee for the Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association, and on the Board of Directors for...

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Thomas M. Jones Joins RE/MAX Platinum As New Sales Associate
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RE/MAX Platinum Broker/Owners Joe DeKroub, Dan Callan and Will Steinmetz are proud to announce that Thomas M. Jones recently joined their Fenton office. Jones brings 19 years experience in real estate and serves Genesee County, including the communities of Fenton, Grand Blanc, Davison and Goodrich. He was formerly with Keller Williams.

“It is important for me and my clients to be affiliated with a company that is recognized both internationally and nationally as a leader in real estate,” said Jones. “My clients feel very comfortable knowing that their business transaction is backed by the nation’s most recognized company and all of its systems, technology and research tools. RE/MAX is the number one company in our county in sales volume.”

Jones and his wife, Sharon, are residents of Grand Blanc and have two sons. He has a Doctoral degree in educational leadership, is a Mott Fellow, and has a Broker’s license as well as a...

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Jan and Ron Zupko Join RE/MAX Platinum As New Sales Associates
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Jan and Ron Zupko have joined RE/MAX Platinum, Brighton office, as the newest members of this dynamic sales team. The Zupkos bring to the office a combined total of 45 years experience in real estate.
They were formerly with Partners Real Estate Professionals.

“I joined RE/MAX because I believe they offer more support, technology and educational opportunities than any other company," said Jan Zupko. "These benefits will give me and, therefore, my clients an advantage of any competitors. I also believe RE/MAX is a brand that you can trust to be around in the future. The professional, friendly staff has a wealth of knowledge and a ‘how can I help you’ attitude.”

Ron Zupko commented, “I’ve watched for many years as RE/MAX Platinum in Brighton grew and became a real estate leader in the local market in both production volume and office size. This office has long been one of the leading contenders in Livingston...

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Ann Arbor RE/MAX Wins Chili Cook-Off!
Kathryn Fitzhugh and Tina Smalley

Ann Arbor’s Wolverine State Brewery on West Stadium Boulevard was “the” place to be in late October for the First Annual Chili Cook-Off. Hosted by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, the event was sponsored by Fletcher Inspections, Inc. and Liberty Title. A panel of judges, including several brokers, had to sample ten different chili entries – that must have been tough work!

A hearty congratulations goes to Realtor Tina Smalley for getting her mother, Diane, to cook the prize-winning chili with her aunt, Kathryn Fitzhugh, as sous chef. Big Mama’s recipe not only won First Place from the judges panel, it also won the People’s Choice award voted by the entire crowd. Wow! The chili, a beef and bean style, was served along with jalapeno corn bread muffins. Who could beat that?

Ann Arbor RE/MAX Platinum is proud of Tina, her mom and aunt after such a fun and tasty event. Thanks to all the participants who entered the Cook-Off and...

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Cruz to Success at RE/MAX Platinum!
Matt De la Cruz, The Winning Minds Group

Realtors from Brighton and Ann Arbor gathered this past Tuesday at RE/MAX Platinum for a personal development presentation, “Cruz to Success.” Matt De la Cruz, founder & CEO of The Winning Minds Group, with over 20 years of experience in sales, management and leadership, studied under Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins and other top trainers despite limited education. Matt is a humorous speaker and shared some great points about attitude, basic sales skills, goal-setting and a positive mindset.

Matt will be speaking in Dearborn at the Hyatt Regency on Tuesday, September 13 from 8 a.m. until noon to discuss planning for 2012. Tom Hopkins will speak at the event during the afternoon from 1 to 6 p.m. about Closing Skills. Matt encouraged Realtors to attend, that ROI (Return On Investment) includes the salesperson's personal motivation as well as their sales.

All attendees enjoyed the presentation and then shared some positive updates in their listings....

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