The Tribune

Five agents at Better Homes and Gardens MCR Bahamas Group have been recognised by the international real estate franchise for outstanding sales performance.

The four-tier, performance-based award system bestows Silver, Gold, Platinum and Emerald Elite honours on sales associates and teams that exceed targets, thereby taking their firm to the next level.

"I'm proud of all my team members who continue to demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to the company," said Mario Carey, MCR Bahamas Group's chief executive and broker. "As a team we are all successful when the noted top performers excel."

Mr Carey added that the franchise provides his agents with global recognition. Sheldon Pitt and Tim Rodland were recipients of the Platinum Award, which recognised the top three per cent of all affiliated agents and teams in the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise nationwide and internationally.

"It's a pleasure to be recognised at the top of thousands of agents in the world. It took hard work and a lot of patience," said Mr Pitt, a Bimini native who found his passion for real estate flipping homes in Toronto. In less than a year in the Bahamian real estate market, he has reached over $1m in sales.

Although flattered by the accolade, agents have not taken the recognition for granted. "I was just focused on doing the best I can and making my clients happy," said broker Tim Rodland, a member of The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.

The only woman in the group, Samia Donaldson, received a Gold Award, which is given to those in the top five per cent in the BHGRE franchise. The Freeport native was among the youngest agents at MCR when she was dubbed "the rental queen" for signing 13 residential and commercial property contracts in 15 days.

"It's an honour to be in the top five per cent of 15,000 top producing agents in the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Franchise worldwide," said Ms Donaldson.

Both Danny Lowe and Antoine Adderley received a Silver Award, signifying their place in the franchise's top 15 percent of agents.

"Last year was a great year, and I've already sold more this year than last. You always want to demonstrate progress and improve your performance, and I'm set to do just that," said Mr Lowe.

Likewise, Mr Adderley feels 2018 is off to a good start, even though he is not in it for the awards. "I do it for the joy of satisfying the needs of persons looking for a home. It feels good to take their dreams of home ownership and turn them into reality," he added.

MCR Bahamas Group was the first firm outside the US granted a franchise for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, a brand that links property purchases with "how-to" helpful hints via its online and social media presence.

MCR Bahamas Group is a full-service real estate firm handling sales and rentals, commercial and residential property management, luxury property marketing, vacation rentals, expedited financing assistance and relocation services.