Jeanne is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has an extensive background working with large companies in
the human resources and staffing industry.

Achieve Realty’s Vice-President Lawton Stokes states,
“we’re very excited to work with Jeanne. She is a dynamic,
sensible professional who has a wealth of experience in real estate and human
resources.”

Jeanne’s focus is on Corporate Relocation. Her strong human resources background makes Jeanne particularly
well-suited to cater to the needs of companies who are bringing employees into
the Pittsburgh area. Furthermore, Jeanne is well-known to many corporate human
resources executives throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Before joining the real estate industry, Jeanne worked
at Management Consulting Services, Inc., where she greatly improved the
company’s market share. In her capacity as Vice-President, Jeanne’s focus was
on providing “whole solution” services to her clients.

She brings this “whole solution” approach to her real
estate career. Jeanne is a one-stop resource, from introducing employees to the
Pittsburgh community and culture to finding the right house. Jeanne prides
herself on her abilities to listen, communicate and respond quickly –  talents that served her well in her former career.

Achieve Realty’s President Kristen Stokes states,
“Jeanne’s focus on Corporate Relocation adds a facet to our company that was
previously unfilled. We know she’s going to succeed because she holds herself
to such a high standard.”

Jeanne, her husband Joe and their two daughters are
residents of Cranberry Township. She enjoys travel and business pursuits.

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I think we all agree that top agents have strong negotiating skills. Using this criteria, here’s a good way to choose a REALTOR(R).

Most consumers don’t know that real estate agents have widely divergent incomes. Some real estate brokers provide higher producing agents a higher commission split compared to lower producing agents. (This is somewhat progressive.) Some real estate brokers refuse to negotiate commission splits and maintain their entire sales force at a roughly 50-50 split. (This is totally old-fashioned.) Some real estate brokers provide all their agents with splits that are heads-and-shoulders higher than most splits at the "somewhat progressive" companies and light years higher than the "old fashioned" companies. (This is the future.)

So ask yourself the following questions: "do you really want to work with an agent who has failed to negotiate a high commission split for herself?" Let’s face it, if an agent hasn’t negotiated the best possible deal for herself, how effectively is she going to negotiate for you?

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If you are an experienced, talented, qualified Howard Hanna agent in Pittsburgh, PA, we’ve got a spot on our team for you.

First let’s do the math:

You’re a $3M producer and you make 3% per transaction side. That’s $90,000 in total commissions, which you split 50/50 with Hanna. Your share is $45,000.

The lowest Achieve split is 80/20. So your share at Achieve is $72,000. Work from home and your share is $76,500. That’s a 44% and 53% increase, respectively.

Here’s another example:

You’re a $5M producer and you make 3% per transaction side. That’s $150,000 in total commissions, which you split 50/50 with Hanna. Your share is 75,000.

Your share at Achieve is $120,000 or $127,500, depending on whether you work from home or office. That’s a 60% and 70% increase, respectively.

Most professionals are lucky if their employer give them a 5% annual raise.

You’re manger will tell you that our splits are impossible. First, our splits are just as possible as it is possible that your current broker used your split to "merge" with a 1000 agent/36 office company. Tell me, how did that merger increase your listing/sales volume?

Your manager will tell you that we must have hidden fees. Achieve Realty has no fees. Zero. We don’t even charge our clients an Administrative fee.

As I explained earlier, if you are a $3M producer, your Achieve raise is $27,000. How does this translate?
In the 2005-2006 school year, the average total tuition, fee, room, and board charges at private four-year colleges and universities was $30,367. (Source.)

So what are you waiting for? Submit your resume to me. Your submission will be held in the strictest confidence. Why do we request your resume? Because we don’t hire everybody that comes through the door. We’re selective!

Our agents average 12+ years in the business.

Even our competitors whose franchisor instructs them not to hire newbies now hangs signs stating "Now Hiring - Free Training."

So consumers can rest assured they’re getting a seasoned professional when they call our office.

1.    After only our second calendar year in business (2006), we’re now ranked #12 on the Pittsburgh Business Times List of Largest Real Estate Brokerages (up from #15 in 2005).

2. 2006 saw a 135% growth in sales volume. The next closes competitor was 28% growth.

3. No one has left the company due to dissatisfaction.

4. Our compensation plan hasn’t changed since our inception.

5. 50 REALTORS(R) now proudly hang their licenses at Achieve.

6. Achieve Realty is the only real estate brokerage in Pittsburgh, PA with a blog. Actually, there are four. The other three are here, here and here.

7. Our office moved to 10475 Perry Highway, right in the middle of the Wexford "flats." Our office is now 4,600 square feet with plenty of room for more agents.

8. Each of our listings are syndicated throughout the internet.

9. In 2006, 14 (30%) of our agents were $3M+ producers.

10. 21 of our agents are former RE/MAX agents who are delighted to not have bills.

11. Our Butler Office is opening soon.

12. Our newest recruit, Jeanne Pangonis-Felitsky is a top producing agent from Howard Hanna Real Estate.