Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrated its 2023 accomplishments at an annual awards event Friday, Jan. 26, at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.
During the event, Chris Beason, president of Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, and Caroline Ruhl, CEO, honored 197 award winners for their 2023 achievements. More than 300 agents, staff and affiliated business partners cheered on their co-workers during the celebration. (A complete list of all award winners can be found at www.RuhlHomes.com/News.)
“In a year that presented its fair share of challenges, we not only rose to the occasion but also achieved some remarkable results. Increasing market share and closing over $1 billion in sales volume despite a challenging market is a testament to our team’s resilience,” Mr. Beason said at the awards ceremony. “In a market where customers increasingly seek quality and expertise, we’ve been there to guide and support them through some of the most significant decisions of their lives…”
“Our success is not solely measured in numbers but in our profound impact on our clients’ lives, helping them realize their dreams and navigate complex transactions with empathy and expertise…,” he added. “As we look forward to 2024, we are filled with optimism. The current market trends, including an increase in home sales, more inventory, and sustainable appreciation, paint an encouraging picture for the year ahead.”
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors sold 4,390 properties last year with a sales volume of more than $1 billion, according to the company website.
The top awards were:
- Top Excellence in Service Award: Wendy Corzatt, Burlington (Iowa) Office.
- Top Associate of the Year: Kurt Johnson, Bettendorf Office.
- Top Team of the Year: Brent and Sara Scogland, Bettendorf Office.
- New Associate of the Year: Steven Sutton-Gordon, Davenport Office.
- Top Associate of the Year: Farm & Land: Eric Schlutz, Muscatine (Iowa) Office.
- Top Ruhl Mortgage Associate of the Year: Ray McDevitt, Bettendorf Office.
- Top Nelson Brothers Associate of the Year: Amy Johnson, Davenport Office.
- Top Community Involvement of the Year: Marybeth Chupka, Bettendorf Office.
- Top Referral Staff Member: Alyssa Condit, Customer Service, Corporate Office.
- Employee of the Year: Amanda Bertelli, Accounting, Corporate Office.
