CB River Valley

Ryan Olson earns Office Managers Award for Excellence from Coldwell Banker

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:33:25 -0600

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Ryan Olson, Broker Manager, has earned the 2011 Office Manager’s Award for Excellence. Olson was one of only 179 affiliate office managers throughout North America in the Coldwell Banker system to fulfill the high-standard requirements of this prestigious award. Olson will be recognized for his achievements at the Coldwell Banker ‘Generation Blue Experience’, held in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 29^th – March 2^nd, 2012.

“Ryan Olson’s extensive knowledge and understanding of the overall real estate industry as well as the communities served by Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® personify the success embodied by the Office Managers Award for Excellence,” says Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC. “It’s this type of attention to detail and dedication that have defined the Coldwell Banker brand for over 100 years, and with Ryan, will continue for years to come.”

Olson has also earned the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB®) designation, presented by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers. The CRB® designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success for real estate brokers and managers. REALTORS® earning the designation have completed a comprehensive program combining experience with management education. The Council is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® with almost 7,000 members in North America.

Olson has also been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation. He joins nine other Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® who also hold this distinction. The coveted ABR® designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® and identifies those real estate agents and who have demonstrated a serious commitment to the practice of buyer agency. REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer.

“Our organization feels very strongly that continued education and training not only enhances our sales associates’ skills and abilities, but more importantly, better serves our clients” said Chuck Olson, President of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. “Ryan has provided leadership in this area through his own commitment to professional development, setting a positive example within our company and our industry.”

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®, an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker system for over four years, is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah, Wisconsin. For more information and career opportunities, contact Ryan at 784-9930 x202 or visit www.joincbrv.com . Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can be found online at www.cbrivervalley.com and www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Laura Olson-Davig earns professional designations

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:23:42 -0600

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is pleased to announce that one of their sales associates, Laura Olson-Davig of The Davig Team, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designations.

The coveted ABR® designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® and identifies those real estate agents who have demonstrated a serious commitment to the practice of buyer agency. REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer. Agents with the ABR® designation have received professional training above and beyond the minimum requirements for licensing and are committed to providing top-level service.

Olson-Davig has also been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. Founded in 2007, the SRES Council is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. Olson-Davig joins over 16,000 active members who have successfully completed comprehensive training to help understand the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.

“Laura’s new credentials are just more evidence of her commitment to her clients and customers” said Chuck Olson, President of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. The caring and customer focused approach of The Davig Team has been the key to their success.”

With more choices and challenges than ever before, it is important that buyers and sellers are well represented when purchasing or selling a home. Contact Laura Olson-Davig, ABR®, SRES®, and The Davig Team at 784-9930 extension 221 to help guide you through the process.

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can also be found online at www.cbrivervalley.com and www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® recognize Agents at Annual Meeting

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:48:33 -0600

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® held its’ annual meeting at Jake’s Northwoods in Sparta on Saturday, January 28^th and awarded its’ top associates for sales production conducted in 2011. Barb Simonis, of Black River Falls, was recognized as ‘Top Listing Sales Associate.’ Dawn Levandoski, of Holmen, was awarded ‘Top in Sales’ and Dana Swope, of Tomah, was presented with the President’s Award.

Nine sales associates were also honored with individual sales associate designations from Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation:

Sterling Society (Top 12%)

§ Jeanne Button – Sparta office

Diamond Society (Top 8%)

§ Cathy Fox – La Crosse office

§ Jillian Hugo – La Crosse office

§ Bruce Kilmer – La Crosse Office

§ Dawn Levandoski – La Crosse office

§ Debbie Wickland – Sparta office

President’s Circle (Top 4%)

§ George Schwab – Black River Falls office

§ Barb Simonis – Black River Falls office

President’s Elite (Top 2%)

§ Chuck Olson – La Crosse office

This prestigious membership is awarded to the top twelve, eight, four and two percent, respectively, of the more than 85,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system. These nine individuals will also be recognized for their achievements at the Coldwell Banker ‘Generation Blue Experience’, to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 29^th – March 2^nd, 2012.

“Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® used their exemplary customer service and professionalism to help many people in their community realize the dream of homeownership,” says Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “These standards pushed Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®to excel in 2011 and will continue to do so into the future.”

According to year-end area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales statistics, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® was one of the only companies in the Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota market to show positive sales growth in volume and units, contrary to flat or declining local real estate markets.

“Our growth in sales, despite continued market challenges, is a testament to our talented and knowledgeable team of sales associates” said Ryan Olson, Broker Manager of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. “With the continued uncertainty in the real estate market, more buyers and sellers turn to our local experts and the trusted name of Coldwell Banker®, the nation’s oldest real estate organization.”

Established in 2007, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can also be found online at www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Steve Lillestrand elected to State Association Board

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:38:38 -0600

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® would like to congratulate Steve Lillestrand, Broker Associate, on his election to the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Board of Directors. Lillestrand will be the Region Six representative for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, which began October 1, 2011. He is the second Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS associate to serve on the state association board, following Chuck Olson, Broker Owner, who served as a director from October 2005 to September 2009.

Lillestrand has a history of service to the real estate industry, most recently as President for the La Crosse Area REALTORS Association from October 2009 to September 2011. He has also taught the Real Estate pre-licensing course at Western Technical College for several years, educating prospective licensees on the ethical and competent practice of real estate sales.

“We’re proud to have Steve represent our company, but more importantly, our industry as a member of the WRA Board of Directors” said Chuck Olson, Broker Owner of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. “His broad experience, whether it is with consumers, new licensees, or leading REALTORS® on the local level, will provide a unique perspective and serve the real estate industry in Wisconsin well.”

Lillestrand, of Holmen, is also a member of the Holmen Lions Club and serves as Chamber Ambassador for the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce. When not selling real estate or serving in community and industry associations, Steve is an avid Wisconsin sports fan and enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing in the River Valley.

Established in 2007, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can be found online at www.cbrivervalley.com and www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Ryan Olson chosen for Coldwell Banker Leadership Group

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:11:46 -0600

Coldwell Banker® held its first Next Generation Leaders meeting on October 6-7 at the Coldwell Banker brand’s worldwide headquarters in Parsippany, NJ. Ryan Olson, Broker Manager of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®, was one of just 20 Coldwell Banker leaders from the United States and Canada invited to participate.

“Coldwell Banker, like any great business organization, recognizes its future leaders and we were pleased to spend some time with some of the top young brokers in North America,” said Budge Huskey, president and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Their input on our strategic direction and how to best position the network and affiliated companies to attract and lead the next generation of real estate talent is invaluable.”

The broker attendees participated in numerous learning sessions conducted by top level executives with Coldwell Banker® and its parent company, Realogy®. The participants were also provided with media training, compliments of New York marketing and public relations firm, CooperKatz & Company, Inc. In addition, the Next Generation Leaders group met with CNNMoney.com reporter Les Christie for a tour of the CNN facilities in New York where they participated in a roundtable discussion on current real estate market conditions.

“I was honored to be chosen and thrilled to have had the opportunity to be a part of this unprecedented program,” said Ryan Olson, who has served as Broker Manager at Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®, for over three years. “Coldwell Banker recognizes that the needs of home buyers and sellers remain constant, but that generational differences and adaptability to current tools are different. The Next Generation Leaders program allowed me to gain a first-person perspective and the confidence that the Coldwell Banker brand and Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® recognize this and are well positioned for the future.”

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®, an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker system for over four years, is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah, Wisconsin. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can be found online at www.cbrivervalley.com and www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Sandra Peterson earns ABR designation

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:44:47 -0600

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is pleased to announce that one of their sales associates, Sandra Peterson, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation.

The coveted ABR® designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS and identifies those real estate agents who have demonstrated a serious commitment to the practice of buyer agency. REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer. Agents with the ABR® designation have received professional training above and beyond the minimum requirements for licensing and are committed to providing top-level service.

Despite the increased use of the internet by buyers when searching for a home, a majority of those buyers still turn to a REALTOR® to help them in their decision and represent them in the home buying process. According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2010 Profile of Buyers and Sellers, eighty-three percent of all buyers used a REALTOR® when purchasing a home.

“Sandra’s new credentials are just more evidence of her commitment to her clients and customers” said Chuck Olson, Broker/Owner, at Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. Her customer focused approach and professionalism is what today’s real estate buyers and sellers are looking for in an agent.”

With more choices than ever before, it is important that buyer’s are well represented in the home-buying process. Contact Sandra Peterson, ABR®, at 784-9930 extension 305 to help guide you in your search.

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can be found online at www.cbrivervalley.com and www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® Recognize Agents at Annual Meeting

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:52:47 -0600

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® held its’ annual meeting at the Stoney Creek Inn in Onalaska on Saturday, January 22^nd and awarded its’ top associates for sales production conducted in 2010. For the third straight year, Debbie Wickland was recognized as ‘Top Listing Sales Associate.’ Barb Simonis was awarded ‘Top Sales’ and Marilyn Reinart was presented with President’s Award.

Ten sales associates, representing over twenty-five percent of the sales staff with Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®, were also honored with individual sales associate designations from Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation:

Sterling Society (Top 20%)

§ Renee Dettmann – La Crosse office

Diamond Society (Top 15%)

§ Dale Ann Bohac – Black River Falls office

§ Cathy Fox – La Crosse office

§ Jillian Hugo – La Crosse office

§ Dawn Levandoski – La Crosse office

§ Marilyn Reinart – Black River Falls office

§ George Schwab – Black River Falls office

§ Debbie Wickland – Sparta office

President’s Circle (Top 8%)

§ Barb Simonis – Black River Falls office

President’s Elite (Top 3%)

§ Chuck Olson – La Crosse office

This prestigious membership is awarded to the top twenty, fifteen, eight and three percent, respectively, of the more than 92,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system. These ten individuals will also be recognized for their achievements at the Coldwell Banker ‘Generation Blue Experience’, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 14-17^th, 2011.

“The sales associates of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® embody the unparalleled level of customer service and integrity that exists as a central part of the Coldwell Banker brand,” said Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Even in a challenging year for the real estate market, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® found success by dedicating its time and energy to quality customer commitment and service.”

Presentations were given by Ryan Olson – Broker Manager, Chuck Olson – Broker Owner, and Craig Hall – Executive Business Consultant with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Of the largest Coldwell Banker® franchisees in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® led all companies in percentage sales growth for volume and units. According to year-end area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales statistics, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® was also one of the only companies in the Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota market to show positive sales growth in volume and units at each office location, contrary to the declining real estate market.

“Our growth in sales, despite continued market challenges presented in 2010, are a testament to our professional team of sales associates” said Ryan Olson, Broker Manager of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. “With all the uncertainty in the real estate market, buyers and sellers gravitated towards our local experts and the trusted name of Coldwell Banker®, the nation’s oldest real estate organization.”

Established in 2007, Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with offices in La Crosse, Black River Falls, Sparta, and Tomah. For more information and career opportunities, contact Ryan at 784-9930 x202. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® can be found online at www.cbrivervalley.com and www.facebook.com/cbrivervalley.

Husband-Wife Teams Choose Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:16:30 -0600

Two real estate sales teams, one brand new and another reuniting, have joined Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. The husband and wife teams of Laura and Mark Davig and Jim and Tonya Stuart are all full-time Sales Associates working out of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® La Crosse office.

Jim Stuart comes to Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® with over ten years of experience in the real estate industry, most recently as the owner of Team USA Mortgage in Onalaska. Jim has reunited professionally with his wife, Tonya, a current sales associate at Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®, to re-establish ‘The Stuart Team’ as one of the area’s top producing real estate teams. “In sales, your success has a lot to do with the company you keep,” says Stuart. “In real estate, there is no better company when it comes to providing resources and support, training and education, or technology and tools than Coldwell Banker.”

“Jim Stuart is a welcome addition to our team of sales associates” said Chuck Olson, Broker/Owner, at Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. His enthusiasm for sales and helping people, knowledge of the real estate buying and selling process, along with his superior work ethic are the perfect combination for customers in this current market.”

Jim currently resides in Holmen with his wife, Tonya, and their two children. When not selling real estate and meeting new people, Jim enjoys supporting his alma mater, UW-Madison; reading, traveling, and spending time enjoying the outdoors with his family.

Mark and Laura Davig come to Coldwell Banker with twenty years of experience as entrepreneur’s and real estate investors. Their background includes experience in new construction, development, design, and renovation, as well as residential and commercial property management. “Having the customers trust is important when helping them handle one of the most important financial decisions they will make in their lifetime,” said Laura Davig. “That is why we’re glad to be with one of the oldest, most recognized, and most trusted names in real estate, Coldwell Banker.”

“We look forward to working with Mark and Laura as members of our organization” said Ryan Olson, Broker Manager, at Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. Their customer focused approach and professionalism is what today’s real estate buyers and sellers are looking for in an agent.”

Viroqua and Muskego Wisconsin natives, respectively, Mark & Laura currently reside in La Crosse with their son, Ryan. In their spare time, Mark & Laura enjoy boating, skiing, traveling, and attending their son’s college football games. They especially appreciate their Mississippi waterfront property and sharing it when hosting family and friends.

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm with locations in La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah and Black River Falls. For more information, contact The Stuart Team or The Davig Team at 608-784-9930.