HOME Real Estate agent Dan Mlnarik has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®.
The CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. Fewer than four percent of Realtors nationwide have earned this credential.
Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtors® code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. For more information about the Council of Residential Specialists, visit www.crs.com.
A native of Clearwater, Neb., Mlnarik has been with the HOME Pine Lake office since 1996 and also holds his GRI designation. He can be reached at (402) 450-1009 or www.Dan.HomeRealEstate.com.
Month: February 2011
January By the Numbers
Here are the January numbers from all HOME Real Estate offices including Lincoln, Seward and Milford:
- $17,533,619 Total Volume Sold (Down 6% from Jan. 2010)
- 126 Total Sides Sold (Up 10% over Jan. 2010)
- 180 Sides Placed Under Contract (Up 3% over Dec. 2010)
- 546,956 Page Views on HomeRealEstate.com (Up 42% over Dec. 2010)
- 52,376 User Sessions on HomeRealEstate.com (Up 40% over December 2010)
- 44 New Saved Searches on HomeRealEstate.com (Up 144% over December 2010)
- 1,123 New Saved Properties on HomeRealEstate.com (Up 70% over December 2010)
- 130 New Customers on HomeRealEstate.com (Up 49% over December 2010)
- 189 Visits to Facebook.com/HomeRealEstate
View our monthly Market Snapshot here.
February Shining Star Named

Janie Beitler of the HOME Real Estate Pine Lake office is the Shining Star recipient for the month of February.
The Shining Star award is a monthly award to recognize an employee, sales associate or sales manager who has exceeded expectations in some area of his or her work.
Janie’s nominator said, “Janie is so helpful and knowledgeable. I managed to get myself into a difficult situation with one of our core systems, Janie went above and beyond to help me fix the problem and even managed to make it sound like it wasn’t my fault. She has been a tremendous resource for me and is always patient and kind. Outside of work Janie also supports and cares for her Mother and extended family She is a very spiritual and kind hearted person.”
Shining Stars are HomeServices of Nebraska associates, including managers, employees and agents, who help make our company a better place for our customers, clients and for each other. Nominees must exemplify the following:
- The person went out of their way to exceed the HomeServices of Nebraska Standards and best practices.
- The gesture or service was above and beyond normal job requirements or expectations.
- The employee, manager or agent went beyond the call of duty to ensure the needs of a customer, fellow employee or agent.
Anyone is invited to nominate employees, agents or managers who have displayed The Shining Star Spirit. For someone to be recognized, a Shining Star Nomination Form must be submitted by the 15th of every month. *A participant is eligible to win one (1) time per year.
Shining Star Values
Positive Attitude – A positive attitude is focusing on what is useful, beneficial and worthwhile in each and every situation. Your attitude is displayed through your words, actions and facial expressions with your customers and those around you.
Accountable – Accountable is being responsible for your actions and behaviors as they impact customers and those around you.
Responsive – Being responsive is being open to the situation as it occurs and responding in a sensitive manner to meet needs and expectations.
Teamwork – Teamwork is helping each other win and taking pride in each other’s victories. No one person or department alone can provide for the comprehensive needs of our customers. We achieve our goals when working together as a team.
No Excuses – A culture of no excuses acknowledges when mistakes or perceived shortcomings are made and seeks to correct or make right rather than rationalize or justify the problem.
Exemplary – To serve as a model or example of positive action; strive for high performance standards and deliver results. Demonstrate technical competence. Set high standards for self, demonstrating integrity and superior customer service skills.
Responsibility – Responsibility is acting with initiative and understanding that our organization and our customers are depending on us.
Service – Service is everything we do to exceed the needs and expectations of our customers at all times.
Safety – Demonstrate the importance of safety and how it may influence our daily lives.
2010 Awards Banquet Video
View all photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Building Lincoln— one story at a time.
HOME Real Estate agents can help you write the next chapter of your life.There’s a reason more Lincoln families trust HOME Real Estate year in and year out—our agents. HOME Real Estate agents get to know people’s stories, listen to their clients’ needs and then use their expertise to exceed their clients’ expectations. And then more often than not, buyers and sellers refer to their HOME agent as their friend.
At HOME Real Estate, our agents don’t just sell houses. They build trust and relationships through some of the largest and most emotional transactions in people’s lives. They roll up their sleeves and dig in to help those in need and to help make Lincoln a better place to live and work.
Below we recognize some of our top associates. They didn’t get there just by breezing through paperwork, putting a sign in the yard or taking orders. They got there with care, with consideration, with counsel. Please join us in congratulating them as they build Lincoln—one story at a time.
Call a HOME agent today to start your next chapter.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2010 AWARD WINNERS!
View All Top Producer Awards at http://www.homerealestate.com/pages/about-us/2010-award-winners.
TOP OVERALL PRODUCERS
Nelda Hunt
Top Overall Listing Associate
Top Overall Producing Associate
Rhonda Dodson
Top Overall Selling Associate
Most Units Closed by an Associate
Ann & Al Underwood
Top Overall Listing Couple
Top Overall New Construction Couple
Most Units Closed by a Couple
The Bulow Team
Top Overall Producing Team
The Searcy Team
Most Units Closed by a Team
Paul & Madonna Kardell
Top Overall Producing Couple
Top Overall Selling Couple
SPECIAL AWARDS
Donna Melichar
HOME Real Estate
Realtor of the Year
Carol Penas
HOME Real Estate
Employee of the Year
Carla Waldbaum
Hartley School, Steve Schleich Memorial Award
OFFICE AWARDS
Merle Jahde
Top Producing Associate
Cotner
Carla Waldbaum
Top Producing Associate
North
Nelda Hunt
Top Producing Associate
Pine Lake
Rhonda Dodson
Top Producing Associate
Pioneer Greens
Mary Ryan
Newcomer of the Year
Cotner
Jeni Eitzman Meyer
Newcomer of the Year
North
Bryce Dickson
Newcomer of the Year
Pine Lake
Ashley Person
Newcomer of the Year
Pioneer Greens
Noel Herrington
Top New Construction Associate
Cotner
Katie Bugbee
Top New Construction Associate
North
Nelda Hunt
Top New Construction Associate
Pine Lake
Terry Kraft
Top New Construction Associate
Pioneer Greens
Mary Ryan
Agent Choice Award
Cotner
June Ring
Agent Choice Award
North
Greg McCown
Agent Choice Award
Pine Lake
Ron Neumayer
Agent Choice Award
Pioneer Greens
HomeServices of Nebraska is currently conducting an online survey about people’s home buying and selling experiences. Everyone who completes the survey will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of five great prizes! Only one entry will be accepted per person.
One grand-prize winner will select a single prize from a group of prizes that includes an iPod touch (32GB), a Sony Cyber-shot® digital camera, or an LG 32-inch HDTV. Four first-place winners will each receive a $50 Visa gift card.
It will only take 5–10 minutes to complete the survey.
Go to http://homebuyingselling.questionpro.com and complete the survey to be entered to win.
Please pass this e-mail on to friends, family, and coworkers who live in Lincoln, Grand Island, Seward, and Beatrice areas so they can enter for a chance to win. Don’t wait too long to enter; we will be closing the survey on February 21, 2011. Please contact any of our offices if you would like a printable survey.
Thank you and good luck.