By Tyler R. Morrissey
REAL Trends, one of the most trust sources in the industry for real estate news, recently came out with their yearly rankings of the best real estate agents at the state level and in the nation overall based on four distinct categories. The Sotheby’s International Realty brand was once again well-represented in this year’s rankings. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty saw a combined 26 agents and two teams named the best in Connecticut and New York, and one agent received nationwide honors. Today we congratulate all of those who were recognized.
Stamford, Connecticut, agent Ed Villeda was ranked in the 2018 REAL Trends/The Wall Street Journal “The Thousand.” Villeda was ranked No. 232 nationally by transaction sides for completing approximately 132 transactions in 2017.
This ranking, developed by REAL Trends in partnership with The Wall Street Journal, is a ranking of the top 1,000 agents across the U.S. and is broken down into four categories, listing the top 250 individuals by transaction sides, individuals by sales volume, teams by transaction sides, and teams by sales volume.
As a brand, Sotheby’s International Realty also claimed 40 of the top 250 sales associates in the Individual Sales Volume category.
Villeda’s transactions in 2017 were highlighted by three sales over $1 million, including 18 Dwight, which sold for $1,358,750, 94 Londonderry, which sold for $1,102,500 and 3 Van Rensselaer, which sold for $1,050,524. In 2017 Villeda was honored by the firm, ranking No. 1 company-wide in units sold, and No. 5 in dollar volume. He was also a recipient of the company’s prestigious Diamond Award.
In the 2018 REAL Trends “America’s Best” list of real estate professionals our company was well represented. Developed by REAL Trends and sponsored by AdWerx, this ranking lists the top agents and teams in each state, and like “The Thousand,” is broken down into four categories classifying individuals by transaction sides, individuals by sales volume, teams by transaction sides, and teams by sales volume.
Two William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty agents were recognized for transactions sides, as Stamford agent Ed Villeda was ranked No. 4 in Conn. for his 131.68 transactions, while Northern Fairfield County agent Lorraine Amaral was No. 38 for her 66.75 transactions.
In the individuals by volume category, a combined 26 agents from the firm were recognized. This year’s honorees from William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty included Colette Harron of Essex; Ira Goldspiel of Kent; Mark Madonna of Washington Depot; Villeda; Carolyn Brook of Darien; Kathryn Clair of Washington Depot; Bruce Baker of Darien; Laura Freed Ancona of Ridgefield; Margaret Muir of Madison; Cyd Hamer of Westport; Ryan Cornell of Wilton; Amaral and Pam Roberts of Darien.
From the company’s Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty brokerages in Westchester County, this year’s honorees were Julia Bieber of Rye; Holly Mellstrom of Bronxville; Kori Sassower of Rye; Laura DeVita of Rye; Fiona Dogan of Rye; Arlene Gibbs of Larchmont; Agnes Holzberg of Scarsdale; Kathleen Collins of Bronxville; Mimi Magarelli of Larchmont; Jennifer Holmes of Rye; Andrea Weiss of Scarsdale; Jennifer Baldinger of Scarsdale and Lisa McGowan of Rye.
Two teams from William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty were also recognized for their 2017 sales volume. The top producing New Canaan based Sneddon Team ranked No. 9 in the state with $62,667,460 closed sales volume, while Essex’s Jane and Jennifer Associates came in at No. 26 with $40,863,336.
“I couldn’t be happier for all our agents who were honored this year and congratulate them on this spectacular accomplishment,” said Paul Breunich, President and CEO of William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty. “It is truly amazing to have so many of our dedicated associates honored by a highly respected organization such as REAL Trends. Their consistent efforts throughout the year allow our agents to provide their clients with the best possible service.
