Realty Executives International Gives Top Honors to Kansas Real Estate Brokers

Leawood, KA (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- Realty Executives International - Steve and Nancy Summers, regional developers for Realty Executives Mid America Region, were especially honored at the Realty Executives International annual real estate convention in March 2007 that took place in Las Vegas.



The couple was recognized with two esteemed awards: Regional Developer of the Year and Homes from the Heart Hero Award.

The Regional Developer of the Year distinction is chosen by the Realty Executives International management team and honors one developer each year within the Realty Executives system who embraces excellence and practices the company values and philosophy.

The Summers were recognized for the market dominance they have achieved in their region and bringing extraordinary talent, leadership and ability to the Realty Executives franchise. Because of their distinguished leadership, track record and performance, Realty Executives recently awarded them the franchise for the Colorado Region Realty Executives International Colorado Region to their already thriving regional organization.

"Steve and Nancy Summers illustrate excellence in all areas of their region," said Rich Rector, chief executive officer of Realty Executives International in Phoenix. "With the Summers at the helm, the Mid America Region will continue to thrive and progress building a solid company brand in cities throughout the Midwest."

The couple was also recognized for receiving the international company's Homes from the Heart Hero Award. Realty Executives recently dedicated its second home for Habitat for Humanity Kansas City to a local needy family, and announced the company will fund and help build a third home this year. Steve and Nancy Summers have been long-time supporters of Habitat for Humanity and have observed how the construction process has changed lives. The couple oversees many fundraising efforts to help with the construction costs, including an annual golf tournament. As recognition for their work, Realty Executives International presented them with the Homes from the Heart Hero Award, only given to one broker in the organization each year.

Realty Executives Mid America Region, headquartered in Leawood, Kan., began in 1989 and has grown to encompass 45 offices with more than 1,300 executives. The Kansas City area Realty Executives offices Realty Executives International Kansas Franchise have joined forces to help fund and build homes for the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. For more information, visit www.realtyx.com.

Habitat Kansas City is working to fulfill the dream of homeownership for low-income families in Kansas City and to revitalize blighted urban neighborhoods. For more information about Habitat Kansas City visit www.habitatkc.org.

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