Arkansas-based agent Holly Ming has moved her real estate license to Lake Homes Realty – the nation’s largest lake-focused real estate company.
With the brokerage, Ming will specialize in lake homes and land on and around Lake Norrell, Coronado Lake, Cortez Lake, Lake Desoto, Beaver Fork, Willow Beach, and Lakewood Lake.
Arkansas-based agent Holly Ming has moved her real estate license to Lake Homes Realty – the nation’s largest lake-focused real estate company.
With the brokerage, Ming will specialize in lake homes and land on and around Lake Norrell, Coronado Lake, Cortez Lake, Lake Desoto, Beaver Fork, Willow Beach, and Lakewood Lake.
About Holly Ming
Although Ming grew up among beaches in Southern California, she was drawn back to The Natural State as a teenager by her vivid recollections of lakes in Arkansas. Ming has spent more than 17 years living close to Lake Norrell with her family. Any kind of life by the water, in her opinion, is wonderful.
Ming remembers a great deal of things related to the water. She has hiked, fished, and/or tented at practically every lake in Arkansas! She has fond memories of going fishing at Spillway Dam with her father. Her husband’s proposal on Lake Norrell is also among her fondest memories!
Ming places the highest value on his interactions with clients. Ming is a people person with invaluable sales management expertise! “I love to see the smile on people’s faces when they find that perfect ‘something.’ I still look for those smiles and intuitively know when a buyer finds their home.”
A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage shows listing prices in Michigan are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Michigan’s total market at $2.19 billion, up from $2.02 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Stephanie Hall, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Coldwater Lake, Palmer Lake, Baw Beese Lake, and more in Michigan. Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country.
“LakeHomes.com showcases properties that are lakefront, have a lake view, or have lake access, so we can help clients from across the country search for dream lake properties,” said Hall. As of August 16, 2023, Coldwater Lake has 11 lake area properties listed, ranging from a $224,900 home to a $1.1 million lake home. “The average home price for listings around Coldwater Lake is $519,327, according to the Lake Market Real Estate Report,” said Hall.
“Boating is extremely popular on Lake Hartwell, as are its related activities, waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding,” said Hall. “With just over 1,500 acres of pristine water, Coldwater Lake appeals to lake home searchers from across the country. Among the hundreds of people searching for lake homes and lots in Michigan in May 2023, the top metro area looking on LakeHomes.com was Chicago, followed by Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio,” said Hall. “The national reach offered by LakeHomes.com works really well with my local expertise along Coldwater Lake and the surrounding area,” said Hall. One in 37 American adults looks at LakeHomes.com each year.
“We believe our agents’ intimate knowledge about their lake real estate markets, nuances of the lakes themselves, and their involvement in local lake life is paramount to our continued growth,” said Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and Chief Economic Analyst for Lake Homes “Stephanie offers outstanding customer service in the Coldwater Lake area and is truly a specialist in that area,” he said.
About Stephanie Hall
Serving others is something Stephanie Hall is well-versed in. She has six years of experience as a real estate agent. She has an amazing reputation, unending respect, and recognition for her commitment to safeguarding your interests, equity, and well-being while realizing your dreams.
Hall has more than just real estate experience. She has worked in company management concurrently for the past five years, and she currently owns and runs a sizable self-storage facility, many rental homes, and an agricultural farm in her community.
Her hometown is in southern Michigan. She spent decades creating invaluable memories here, and she now makes it her goal to help others create priceless memories of their own. Among the many lakes she services are Devils Lake, Baw Beese Lake, Coldwater Lake, Klinger Lake, Duck Lake, and countless others.
Hall is ready to assist you, whether your interests are in property, nearby activities, or living by a lake. Her top goal is to fully comprehend the needs and lifestyle preferences of her clientele. Witnessing her clients realize their own potential and achieve their goals brings her great satisfaction.
Hall collaborates closely with her local Branch County man, James, her fiancé. They have consistently astounded clients with their knowledge, skill, and proven execution while working nonstop for them in their remarkable team approach.
Communication and organization are the foundations of her success as a real estate agent. She guarantees that when you work with her, she will respond to your emails, demands, and texts as soon as possible, all while acting professionally and with unrestrained excitement. If you’re looking to buy or sell in Jackson, St. Joseph, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, or Calhoun Counties, she looks forward to speaking with you!
A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage shows listing prices in Tennessee are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Tennessee’s total market at $2.3 billion, up from $1.8 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Heather Boldizsar, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee. Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country.
“The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Tims Ford Lake to be the seventh largest market in the state of Tennessee,” said Boldizsar. “The specialized website just showcases properties that are lakefront, have a lake view, or have lake access, so we can help clients from across the country search for dream lake properties.” As of August 9, 2023, Tims Ford Lake has 278 lake area properties listed, ranging from a $25,000 lot to a $5.4 million lake home. “Twenty-nine of the properties were listed for over $1 million,” said Boldizsar.
The average home price for listings around Tims Ford Lake is $687,068, according to the Lake Market Real Estate Report. The average lot price is $220,273 for the 97 lake area lots currently listed.
“Tims Ford Lake is located in Franklin County, Tennessee. It has a shoreline of almost 250 miles and occupies an area of 7,745 acres,” said Boldizsar. “With almost 7,800 acres of pristine water, it is a great place to come and fish, canoe, or take a slow boat ride. Tims Ford Lake appeals to lake home seekers from across the country. Among the hundreds of people searching for lake homes and lots in Tennessee in May 2023, the top metro area looking on LakeHomes.com was Chicago, followed by Atlanta, Georgia, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama,” said Boldizsar. “The national reach offered by LakeHomes.com works really well with my local expertise along Tims Ford Lake and the surrounding area,” said Boldizsar. One in 37 American adults looks at LakeHomes.com each year.
“We believe our agents’ intimate knowledge about their lake real estate markets, nuances of the lakes themselves, and their involvement in local lake life is paramount to our continued growth,” said Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and Chief Economic Analyst for Lake Homes “Heather offers outstanding customer service in the Tims Ford Lake areas and is truly a specialist in that area,” he said.
About Heather Boldizar
Heather Boldizsar‘s affinity for lakes began in her childhood, when she lived just a stone’s throw away from one. Today, she resides right by the serene shores of Tim’s Ford Lake, where she dedicates herself to assisting others in realizing their dreams of owning lakefront properties.
With more than nine years of boating experience on Tim’s Ford Lake, Heather possesses an intimate familiarity with the lake’s intricacies. Her firsthand experience in securing TVA dock permits, understanding shoreline setbacks, and mastering the unique details of Tim’s Ford equips her to guide her clients comprehensively through the process of selecting the perfect lake property.
Having previously worked as a medical device representative, Heather has shifted her focus to a new aspiration: helping other families achieve their goal of owning lakefront properties. “Lake homes bring so much joy to a family, and being a part of that milestone is truly an honor,” Heather says.
Lake Homes Realty Celebrates 11th Annual National Agent Summit
October 10-12 marked the 11th annual National Agent Summit for Lake Homes Realty. Lake specialists from around the country traveled to Birmingham, Alabama for a week of learning and networking. Consistent marketing, advantages of building a team, industry news, and more were among the topics discussed in this year’s gathering. But the Summit, wasn’t all business, as many of the agents can attest to.
“Agents all across the country come together and not only collaborate with great ideas, but build a huge referral network … We have pretty fabulous fellowship at night, and we’re a group that likes to have a lot of fun and not take ourselves too seriously while we’re learning from each other,” agent Tiffany Hazelwood says about the National Agent Summit.
2023 also served as the first Summit with new sister brokerage, Beach Homes Realty. Lake Homes Realty welcomed the new agency, along with 6 of its 10 agents, to join in on the annual event. Together, Lake Homes Realty and Beach Homes Realty host the largest Summit to date, with over 200 agents in attendance. Additionally, over 80 awards were given out to agents during the event, including the agent of the year award.
Kristie Anderson From South Carolina Wins “Agent of the Year” at National Real Estate Summit
To determine the 2023 Splash Award winner, Lake Homes Realty agents were each ranked for performance in six key areas over a 12-month period, starting September 1, 2023, and ending August 31, 2023. Performance areas included the number of transaction sides closed, total transaction volume, net by side commission percentage of closed transactions, list side commission percentage of closed transactions, and percentage increase of year-over-year transaction volume.
“There was a minimum $3.5 million in transaction volume in order to be eligible for consideration for the Splash Award and Kristie far exceeded that amount,” Phillips explained, adding that the total volume represented the final sale price of a property, independent of agent splits or applicable commissions. “Our agents are the ‘special forces’ of the lake real estate niche. Their expertise and talents continue to impress us year after year, and this year’s Summit was the best yet because of all that they do.”
Kristie Anderson of South Carolina has been a finalist for Agent of the Year from Lake Homes Realty for multiple year and came home with the top prize – Splash Award. The Splash Award is given to the company’s overall top-performing agent/agent of the year. Anderson is a lake real estate specialist who was born and raised on Lake Marion, South Carolina, where she specializes in lake real estate. She also sells properties on Lake Moultrie, as well.
“We have wonderful lake real estate agents across the country and I am still in awe of the honor,” said Anderson. “I’m honored, surprised, and thankful for winning this year’s Splash Award because it recognizes my relationships I have with my clients,” she says. “My philosophy is to help guide clients through the process of selling or buy a lake property and offer them local lake expertise,” she says. “Life is a little sweeter waking up at the lake and I want to help clients find or sell wonderful lake homes. Living in the right lake home helps clients live a more relaxed and laidback lifestyle while enhancing their overall quality of life,” she added.
Other 2023 Nation Agent Summit Award Winners
To close out the 2023 National Agent Summit, a number of high-performing agents received awards for their success during 2022. Three categories of awards were given out, including the Aqua Award, Big Wave Award, and Splash Award.
Aqua Award Winners
Agents qualifying for the company’s Aqua Award have $3.5 million in revenue but not exceeding $10 million for the year include:
A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Georgia are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Georgia’s total market at $2.1 billion, up from $1.9 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Mark Shoda, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Lake Lanier in Georgia. Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country.
“The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Lake Lanier to be the largest market in the state of Georgia,” said Shoda. “The specialized website just showcases properties that are lakefront, have a lake view or lake access so we can help clients from across the country search for dream lake properties.” As of August 8, 2023, Lake Lanier has 733 lake area properties listed, ranging from a $15,000 lot to a $5.99 million lake home. “One hundred thirty-eight of the properties were listed for over $1 million,” said Shoda.
The average home price for listings around Lake Lanier is $929,389, according to the Lake Market Real Estate Report. The average lot price is $675,819 for the 229 lake area lots currently listed.
“Lake Lanier is one of the best boating spots in the country, and it opens the door for plenty of related activities such as waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding,” said Shoda. “With 38,000 acres of pristine water, Lake Lanier appeals to lake home searchers from across the country. It remains at the top of Lake Home Realty’s Annual ‘Hot Lakes’ list. Among the hundreds of people searching the lake homes and lots on Lake Lanier in May 2023, the top Metro area looking on LakeHomes.com was Washington D.C. followed by New York City and Greenville, South Carolina,” said Shoda. “ The national reach offered by LakeHomes.com works really well with my local expertise along Lake Lanier and the surrounding area,” said Shoda. One in 37 American adults look at LakeHomes.com each year.
“We believe our agents’ intimate knowledge about their lake real estate markets, nuances of the lakes themselves, and their involvement in local lake life is paramount to our continued growth,” said Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and Chief Economic Analyst for Lake Homes “Mark offers outstanding customer service in the Lake Lanier areas and is truly a specialist in that area,” he said.
About Mark Shoda
Mark Shoda is your ultimate expert in all matters concerning Lake Lanier. What sets Mark apart isn’t just his extensive experience in real estate, but also his firsthand understanding as a lakefront property owner. He doesn’t just talk the talk about lake life; he truly lives and breathes it.
With his wealth of experience in real estate transactions, Mark can offer invaluable insights on topics ranging from dock permits to property boundaries and more. Furthermore, he’s deeply ingrained in the Lanier community, having been a part of it for five years and cherishing the close bonds he’s formed.
For Mark, being a real estate agent is more than just a job; it’s a source of joy derived from helping others achieve their dreams. Whether you’re an existing homeowner or aspiring to become one, he’s genuinely excited to be a part of your journey and to safeguard your future endeavors.
Beyond his real estate passion, Mark’s heart belongs to his loved ones. He holds his fiancée in the highest regard, considering her the most amazing person he’s ever met, and he treasures the time spent with his parents and future in-laws. When he’s not busy assisting clients, you’ll find Mark indulging in his favorite pastimes, such as playing tennis, fervently supporting his favorite NFL team, or enjoying quality time on the water with his boat or jet ski.
August 9, 2022 – Hoover, Ala – Inc. magazine announced Lake Homes Realty has been named one of the fastest growing companies in the country for the sixth consecutive year. Lake Homes Realty ranked No. 3,481 on its annual Inc. 5000 list. This is the sixth consecutive year Lake Homes Realty has made the Inc.5000 list.
Lake Homes Realty is one of 15 Birmingham companies on the list and 42 in Alabama. For 2022, 130 real estate companies made the list nationally.
The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
Inc. 5000 Rankings for Lake Homes Realty
2022 – 3,481
2021 – 2,711
2020 – 3,156
2019 – 2,491
2018 – 1,582
2017 – 927
“Lake Homes Realty offers a unique focus on niche real estate in 35 states,” said Glenn Phillips, CEO of Lake Homes Realty. “We help people find, buy, and sell lake homes and land across the country in a way not offered by any other companies,” Phillips said. “Making the Inc. 5000 list once is quite an honor. Making the list six consecutive years is a testament to our innovative approach to real estate, an exceptional team, and thinking outside of the box while selling the lake lifestyle,” he said. The company serves buyers and sellers by providing full-service real estate brokerage services through wholly-owned (no franchising) brokerages plus the incredible market reach at www.lakehomes.com. For a complete list of winners, visit inc.com/inc5000.
NEW YORK, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Lake Homes Realty is No. 2,711 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Lake Homes moved up 445 spots on the list after having a record sales year in 2020. This is the fifth consecutive year Lake Homes Realty has made the Inc.5000 list. From 2017 to 2020, the revenue at Lake Homes Realty revenue increased by 149% and the number of employees quadrupled. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
Inc. 5000 Rankings for Lake Homes Realty
2021 – 2,711
2020 – 3,156
2019 – 2,491
2018 – 1,582
2017 – 927
“As families looked for ways to flee crowds and to reconnect during the pandemic, Lake Homes Realty offered solutions in 33 states last year,” said Glenn Phillips, CEO of Lake Homes Realty. “We help people find, buy, and sell lake homes and land across the country,” Phillips said. “Making the Inc. 5000 list once is quite an honor. Making the list five consecutive years is a testament to our innovative approach to real estate, an exceptional team, and thinking outside of the box while selling the lake lifestyle,” he said. The company serves buyers and sellers by providing full-service real estate brokerage services through wholly-owned (no franchising) brokerages licensed in 33 states and growing plus the incredible market reach at www.lakehomes.com. “During an unprecedented time, our real estate agents worked with buyers and sellers from across the country leading to an increase in sales of more than 60 percent in 2020 and our numbers continue to grow in 2021,” he said.
Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20, 2021.
“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”
Methodology
Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2017. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2020. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2017 is $100,000; the minimum for 2020 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to three decimal places. There was one tie on this year’s Inc. 5000. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About Lake Homes Realty
Lake Homes Realty is the nation’s largest lake-focused real estate company. Lake Homes Realty provides full-service, multi-state real estate brokerage services in 33 states. LakeHomes.com has more than 70,000 lake properties listed, totaling $30 billion. Inc. Magazine has ranked Lake Homes Realty as one of the fastest-growing companies for the past five years. More states coming soon. www.lakehomes.com.
Lake Homes Realty held the 2020 National Virtual Summit, October 14-15. The teleconference covered 2020 performance statistics, training, and a look at operational planning for 2021.
CEO Glenn Phillips spoke at length on the record-breaking numbers the organization has posted despite the myriad of COVID-19 challenges. COO Doris Phillips provided a compliance overview and spoke on operational targets for 2021. Marketing Director Mark Griggs gave an overview of the company’s present marketing structure and services, including the new marketing automation platform’s launch and a look at new services for the coming year.
Guest speaker Zane Tarance, managing director and partner of Founders Advisors, provided insight into thriving in today’s marketplace. Anoop Mishra, regional executive and vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, spoke about the present financial marketplace and gave a forward look at what we might expect in 2021.
Overall sales performance was recognized for the agents of Lake Homes Realty during the event. Tremendous growth has been realized across the company’s present thirty state footprint in 2020.
Agents qualifying for the company’s Aqua Award have $3.5 million in revenue but not exceeding $10 million for the year. They are:
The Splash Award recognizes the top Lake Homes Realty Agent based on a combination of sales and proper business management. Finalists for the award were named at this year’s Summit. The final announcement and presentation of the award will be held until March 2021 in the hopes we may yet have the opportunity to hold an in-person event to celebrate the success of 2020. The finalists are:
Deb Short (Tennessee)
Jim Williams (Tennessee)
Justin Dyar (Alabama)
Kristie Anderson (South Carolina)
Lisa Steel (Georgia)
Rebecca Brewer (Oklahoma)
Terry & Sherrie Norton (Alabama)
Tony Luna (Tennessee)
Ty Miller (Alabama)
Wally Cawthon (Georgia)
The event ended with the customary summary of the event from CEO Glenn Phillips. Phillips said, “Our focus for this event was to celebrate the hard work of our agents and employees in the face of this very difficult pandemic. We have thrived because of the dedication of our people. We also wanted to analyze the state of the industry while looking forward to the factors that we will all face in the coming year. It was a successful event that prepared our people for further success moving forward.”
Lake Homes Realty has added The Evergreen State to our business footprint! We’ve added our first beachhead on the west coast in Washington in our march to the Pacific Ocean. We’ve been searching for the right broker to join our team, and we’ve found him. Kelly Larson became our newest team member and is working hard to build his team.
We’ll be adding the beautiful lakes of Washington to LakeHomes.com in the coming days and weeks. As we have done with all the states and lakes that we serve, we’ll display all the homes and land listed for sale across the state. Listings that are added by Lake Homes Realty’s agents will always be featured on the website.
From Lake Washington, one of the largest natural lakes in the state, to the metropolitan Lake Union in Seattle, Washington’s lakes are stunning. We’ll be adding profiles for every lake in the state to inform our readers about the style of living available on each. From the size and depth of each lake to the type of fishing and boating available, you will have all the information you need to decide which lake best fits your lifestyle.
Keep a watch here on LakeHomes.com for more information on the lakes of Washington and more new states very soon. Our goal is to be your nationwide lake resource!
