"Makeover2Takeover" Teams Announced!

Okay, so here's the news that you all have been patiently waiting for - the announcement of which Teams have made the cut to compete in the upcoming 'Makeover2Takeover' Contest.

We had some great responses to this event, making the decision of narrowing the field to 16 teams a very challenging task. But we feel confident that these Teams represent the best selections based on the applications that were received.

Drum roll, please!..........

The Teams chosen to participate in ActiveRain's 2008 "Makeove2Takeover" Competition are as follows:

 

Mentor: Maureen Francis of SKBK Sotheby's International Realty, Wayne County, MI

Apprentice: Karen Moorhead of Keller Williams Realty, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Mentor: Tina Merritt of Long & Foster Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA

Apprentice: Myra Spano of Long & Foster Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA

 

Mentor: Kimberly Grant of Exit Leon Crawford Realty, Huntsvilee, AL

Apprentice: Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper of RE/MAX Huntsville/Madison, AL

 

Mentor: Darleen McCullen of Keller Williams North Raleigh, NC

Apprentice: Penny Robinson of Keller Williams North Raleigh, NC

 

Mentor: Debra Brooks of Brooks Prime Properties, Huntsville, TX

Apprentice: Melissa Grant of Third Tennessee Realty, Crossville, TN

 

Mentor: Diane Aurit of RE/MAX at the Lake, Mooresville, NC

Apprentice: Heather Hosegood of RE/MAX at the Lake, Mooresville, NC

 

Mentor: Catarina Bannier of Evers & Company, Washington, D.C.

Apprentice: Patricia Kennedy of Evers & Company, Washington, D.C.

 

Mentor: Liz Carter of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy, TX

Apprentice: Josh Lazaro of Prudential Gardner Realtors, Metairie, LA

 

Mentor: Connie Harvey of Prudential Woodmont, Nashville, TN

Apprentice: Emily Lowe of Prudential Woodmont, Nashville, TN

 

Mentor: Dawn Workman of DPR Realty, Ahwatukee, AZ

Apprentice: Chelsea Miller of DPR Realty, Ahwatukee, AZ

 

Mentor: Midori Miller of Century 21 Sundance, Daytona Beach, FL

Apprentice: Jeannete Neerpat of London Realty Corp., Coral Springs, FL

 

Mentor: Hank Perry of Empire Realty Associates, Danville, CA

Apprentice: Vickie Nagy of Empire Realty Associates, Danville, CA

 

Mentor: Jessica Horton of Brio Realty, Bellevue, WA

Apprentice: Ann Casey of Brio Realty, Bothell, WA

 

Mentor: Missy Caulk of Keller Williams, Ann Arbor, MI

Apprentice: Kim Wood of RE/MAX Main Line, West Chester, PA

 

Mentor: Desiree Daniels of RE/MAX Tri-County, Robbinsville, NJ

Apprentice: Brian Block of RE/MAX Allegiance, Alexandria, VA

 

Mentor: Margaret Woda of RE/MAX Vision, Crofton, MD

Apprentice: Karen Luke of Keller Williams, Stockbridge, GA

 

The first Team challenge will be announced shortly. Best of Luck to all the Teams!

UPDATE:  There was an oversight in our application review. One of the Team entries was misplaced during the selection process. Based upon the merits of their application, they would have easily made the cut. So, rather than drop one of the Teams, out of fairness, we are going to increase the field to 16 Teams. We have added them to our list.

 

74 Comments on "Makeover2Takeover" Teams Announced!

Thanks for posting on Twitter Rich. Interesting that none of the big web marketing vendors are being represented. Here at the Tomato, we have been so swamped that we didn't even get a chance to submit an entry. I'm excited to see what the challenges will be like. keep us updated in twitter Rich!

05/16/2008 05:59 PM by Justin Smith - Blogging Coach {Blogging, SEO, SEM, SMO} (Real Estate Tomato)


Well, this should be interesting.  I'm anxious to see what will come of this.  Dez & Brian Block are going to be tough to beat.  I'll stay tuned .....

05/16/2008 06:02 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)


Are you sure of the order of the below???  Seems like it should be the other way around.



  • Mentor: Catarina Bannier of Evers & Company, Washington, D.C.

  • Apprentice: Patricia Kennedy of Evers & Company, Washington, D.C.

05/16/2008 06:02 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


What a fantastic group of mentors and apprentices!  Can't wait for the first team challenge.

05/16/2008 06:04 PM by Guilford Connecticut Real Estate Agent, Sandra Cummings (William Raveis Real Estate)


Let the games begin!  Carnac will be watching closely.  The blogger apprentice was a goldmine!

05/16/2008 06:08 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)


Justin - actually, we weren't necessarily looking for the big web marketing vendors to jump in. We were hoping for Brokers/Seasoned/Successful agents to Mentor, and people who truly needed a makeover to be Apprentices. I think we achieved that, in spades!


Lenn - there were a couple that at first glance would give you that impression, but upon reading the applications made perfect sense. Perception is not always reality. I know, hard to believe, huh?


I am so pumped up about this event!!!!

05/16/2008 06:41 PM by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)


Excellent Rich! I'm looking forward to watching this contest unfold. It should be very interesting. By the way I thought this contest was a very good idea. I just wish I had the time to participate. Is this a gambling event? :)

05/16/2008 06:48 PM by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc


Rich - just goes to show - I take a week off traveling and miss the whole thing! Hear about the winners before I knew about the competition. Time to go back and catch up.

05/16/2008 06:51 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


WOW!!!  HOW EXCITING!!  This should prove to be very interesting!!  I can't wait to learn more and see what will happen.

05/16/2008 06:55 PM by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)


Hey Carnac.  You thought the last one was good fodder?  This one aught to be hilarious!

05/16/2008 07:12 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Prudential California Realty)


Ahh haaa, it's your birthday...ahh haaa..I AM SO EXCITED ! This is going to be an awesome experience and there are some fantastic applicants ! I am so honored to be amongst them !!! I spoke with Deb a little while ago and we are like two kids on Christmas Morning !


Great job to Rich and all of Active Rain for thinking of this and putting it all together ! You guys rock !

05/16/2008 08:15 PM by Crossville TN Real Estate Melissa Grant Lake Tansi & Fairfield Glade Waterfront (Third Tennessee Realty and Associates)


'Disappointed that Karen and I didn't make the cut, but we'll have fun following the contest and maybe even try some of the challenges on our own.  Good luck to all!


EDIT:  Wow, thank you, Rich, for putting 2 and 2 together when you saw my comment.  Karen and I are looking forward to this and grateful for the opportunity to compete.

05/16/2008 08:44 PM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)


Saving the best for last I see .....   I am thrilled to be a part of it!!!! 

05/16/2008 08:52 PM by Desiree Daniels, Mercer County, NJ, Real Estate (RE/MAX Tri County)


I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it....


I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.....


YAY!!! Can't wait to be a part of this - especially with someone like Missy. I'm honored.


Bring it on!   Thanks, Rich et al for the work and ideas!

05/16/2008 09:01 PM by Kim Wood REALTOR(R), PA (RE/MAX Main Line)


What an awesome group of talent - this will be great to watch. Good Luck to all and thanks Rich for putting this together.

05/16/2008 09:03 PM by Debbie DiFonzo, United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri


Well with names like Wood and Caulk I can only imagine the outcome. We're excited, can't wait ! Thanks for allowing us to be a part.

05/16/2008 09:03 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


I can't wait to follow and watch what happens next.

05/16/2008 09:19 PM by DORIS FREEMAN, Realtor - ABR (RELIANT REALTY LLC)


Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!  OMG, Melissa and I are stunned. Stumped. No, we didn't have any heavy hitters here. Why? Beats me? I guess because they are already heavy hitters. I'm proud t be amongst all these great people. We are glad to be here and will give it our best shot! Thank you all for the opportunity and yehawwww! Tennessee rocks! Texas is trying for first place~Later in the rain~Deb

05/16/2008 09:21 PM by Deb at Brooks Prime Properties


Best of luck to everyone. I give you so much praise for doing this. Am anxious to see how it all goes.

05/16/2008 09:31 PM by Wendy Montoya, Waco Realtor® for Waco Homes! (Century 21® Towne Adams)


Having had the pleasure of meeting both Desiree and Brian, all I can say is what a dream team!!

05/16/2008 09:31 PM by Lisa Ryan~Selling Princeton,West Windsor and Montgomery Township New Jersey (Prudential NJ Properties)


I'm curious who will look better after the makeover:)

05/16/2008 09:49 PM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)


This is so great.  I am very interested in seeing what happens as a result of all this.

05/16/2008 10:01 PM by Rob Arnold, Florida Realtor / Investor (Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.)


Congratulations to all the teams. I can't wait to see what happens. I am just happy to have my laptop back! YAY!

05/16/2008 10:02 PM by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners)


Congratulations to everyone who made the cut and will be participating in the competition!  I'm very excited to have been chosen and thrilled to be working with Desiree. 


Everyone is going to be a winner just by taking part in the Makeover2Takeover!  But a little friendly competition never hurt anyone :)

05/16/2008 10:06 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Rich, this is so great!  And I'm glad you added the 16th team!  The more, the merrier!  And I'm honored to be part of this.

05/16/2008 10:08 PM by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)


Neal, we will! Later in the rain~Deb and Melissa.

05/16/2008 10:12 PM by Deb at Brooks Prime Properties


This is exciting!  Can't wait for the challenges to begin.  Good luck to all the teams!!!

05/16/2008 10:27 PM by Pasadena CA Real Estate - Irina Netchaev (Keller Williams International Realty)


I look forward to seeing the top dog when the contest is all done, but I know everyone up to this point have done very well.

05/16/2008 10:43 PM by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)


I really look forward in this little reality series!  I am so excited and thrilled to be among you all!  Congrats to all teams..thanks again Activerain! 

05/16/2008 10:50 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)


This is going to be some good sh*t!  We are waiting for the show to begin.

05/16/2008 10:51 PM by Georgina Hunter Maui Realtor (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)


This sounds like lots of fun and education to keep track of. good luck all

05/16/2008 10:53 PM by Carol


Congrats to ALL the winners.


WARNING:  I will be spying watching the posts and selfishly improving!!!! 


SMILING:  Thinking of all the great friendships that'll be created through this competition!


BEGGING:  Can I please see the Block Daniels application?  I won't tell anyone (who doesn't twitter) how in the world Block got in as a mentee.  Kudos to Desiree for having the b***s to mentor the mentor!


 


 

05/16/2008 10:56 PM by Natalie Langford, Winchester, VA Real Estate (Realty Direct of Shenandoah Valley)


Good luck to all the entrants. May the best team win. I'm looking forward to seeing the results.

05/16/2008 11:20 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach REALTOR®) (Adams Cameron and Company)


Hey Deb, you got half of it right, Texas will be #1 along with LA!  You know my track record, do you have any idea how competitive I am ?  You and Melissa are two of my favorite ladies on the planet, however...there can only be one winner!  That would be the Coach Carter & Apprentice Josh, a TX/LA ticket.  Maybe Rich will let us have two winners, how about it Rich?  Oh maybe 3 winners, Elizabeth & Kimberly...no 4 winners, Caulk & Wood too, or and, oh dear, this is going to be harder than I thought at first, I want all my friends to win too!


Missy, so glad to see your name in the hat too...we will all learn and grow through this, and after all that's what AR is about and one of the reasons for its success...sharing & caring.  We will all be WINNERS!


Rich thank you for coming up with this great idea for all of us, I'm very excited to be a part of it, and be in such great company of the other teams selected.  Good luck to everyone, and as Linda said, "Let the games begin".  I'm excited too, Liz

05/16/2008 11:34 PM by Liz Carter,Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston) (Liz Carter & Team Realty-Top Realtor in Katy & Houston Texas)


All of the teams more than qualified for the purposes of our contest. Thanks to all who submitted entries. We would have loved to include all of you, but we'll no doubt have similar events down the road for you to participate in. I'll be sending out an email to the all the teams shortly to get things started. Let the games begin!!!

05/16/2008 11:38 PM by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)


GO VICKI!!!!! GO HANK!!!!!! SHOW THEM THAT CALIFORNIA RULES!!


Did I mention I am rooting for Vicki and Hank?

05/16/2008 11:43 PM by Janet Guilbault, California Mortgage Expert (Peregrine Lending Company)


WOW!  These are some great teams, and power Bloggers to boot!  This should be a lot of fun but also I can see it will be very competitive this year.  Good luck to all the mentors and apprentices. Congrats on having a team in the finals.  See you ALL at the winner's circle!  :-)

05/17/2008 01:02 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)


We'll be watching this to see what it is all about. We apparently missed the lead in to this as we have no clue. But sounds interesting.

05/17/2008 01:23 AM by Bob & Carolin Benjamin - E Phoenix Arizona Real Estate (The Benjamin Team - Keller Williams Integrity First Realty )


Best of luck to all the teams.  I will try to keep up and be supportive.  I know how hard Project Blogger was and I appreciated those who supported the teams, so I will give my best effort to pay attention and be involved as a bystander.


I recently read a post, I think it was Carnac, who called Project Blogger "a yawn".  Very unfair to those who worked so very hard and for so long.


So teams, know that you have my support!  Is there a group we join to stay informed?


I'm not picking any favorites, because there are TOO many people I don't know up there.  I'll just be a cheerleader for the whole project.

05/17/2008 02:06 AM by ARDELL DellaLoggia (Sound Realty)


Oh gosh thank you Maureen!  Thanks Rich!!  I love it that people have said "there are so many I don't know".  It just means we have a great opportunity!!

05/17/2008 07:19 AM by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)


Thank you so MUCH for this wonderful opportunity! My mentor, Kimberly Grant, is going to have her hands full with me, for sure!  Start sending "the love" her way. She is going to need it!  I am technically challenged, to say the least. I AM however, a very fierce competitor that requires very little sleep, lol.


What an amazing group we are going up against! I am honored to be competing against all of them.  Non of us will be losers, that's for sure.


Thank Rich, and to the other teams chosen for cheering one another on! Best of luck to all of us.

05/17/2008 07:40 AM by Huntsville, Alabama Real Estate Agent Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper-Golden (Remax Huntsville/Madison)


Wow!  I didn't think we had a chance at all knowing the incredible talent here on AR.  It is an honor to be a part of this!  Let the games begin!

05/17/2008 07:42 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


Way to go Tina & Myra!!


Cheryl the soldier's wife!

05/17/2008 08:14 AM by


Liz - I love you too! However, Deb and I have this bagged...I am giving one of my ribs back to Rich and Bob..ya know the lavishing gifts...of bribe...lmao !!!

05/17/2008 09:33 AM by Crossville TN Real Estate Melissa Grant Lake Tansi & Fairfield Glade Waterfront (Third Tennessee Realty and Associates)


There are some impressive power teams here!!  GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!  This will be great to watch!

05/17/2008 09:52 AM by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)


Awesome way to start the day! Rolled out and went directly to AR, only to discover congratuations from Janet Guilbault on making the cut. I feel like I ALREADY won! Thanks for the opportunity to participate.

05/17/2008 09:55 AM by Vickie Nagy, Realtor, Specializing in San Ramon, Danville & the Tri-Valley! (Empire Realty Associates)


Go teams Go!  Best of luck to all!  Unfortunately I didnt find someone to team up with...

05/17/2008 09:58 AM by Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Real Estate ,Coldwell Banker Chicora (Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate)


Wow this is going to be great fun to watch - what a diverse and interesting group - Great idea AR :) Good luck to all the teams!!!

05/17/2008 10:24 AM by Clearwater Real Estate - Tampa Bay FL Homes & Condos for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Belloise Realty)


I will watch this one and see how it unfolds. I am glad there are those out there that take on the task at hand. The best of luck to everyone.

05/17/2008 11:25 AM by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)


OK...now play fair....no more bribes!  Who sent Rich the water?  I know it wasn't the Deb/Melissa team, they sent him one of their ribs!


I don't know about the other contest being a "yawn"...but this will not be!  Bring it on Rich, and keep that sense of humor too :)


All I have to do now is find my apprentice...Josh, oh Josh were are you????  Your new mother is looking for you!  Liz

05/17/2008 11:46 AM by Liz Carter,Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston) (Liz Carter & Team Realty-Top Realtor in Katy & Houston Texas)


This should be interesting and rewarding for all.... especially those apprentices working with some good, qualified mentors.


On another note....  I know this is a real estate site and I asked this question when this contest was announced... what about loan officers?  Or even having them a part of this....  just food for thought.


jeff belonger

05/17/2008 12:50 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- New Jersey mortgage -- FHA mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)


Jeff, I seriously thought about taking on one of my favorite real estate agents as my apprentice. I didn't know how that would work, but she has asked me several times to help her "own" her market and I thought this would have given an interesting perspective.

05/17/2008 02:59 PM by Janet Guilbault, California Mortgage Expert (Peregrine Lending Company)


This should be fun.  I have a couple of favorites to cheer for... and some others to cheer for too.  Somehow, I don't think there will be any losers.

05/17/2008 06:55 PM by Lane Bailey - The REALTOR for Car People (Century 21 Network Realty)


Hooray!  I am so excited and honored to be a part of this contest!  Thank you Rich and all who helped in the decision process.  And, thank you tin advance to all the other participants- I look forward to learning from, laughing with, working with andworking against you all!


 

05/17/2008 09:23 PM by Ahwatukee Real Estate Expert, Dawn Workman, MBA (DPR Realty, LLC)


good luck to you all - I hope to pick up a few things from some of these mentors

05/18/2008 12:50 AM by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)


Looks like a wide open field, kind of a RE.net version of the Sweet 16. Looking forward to seeing what the AR Team has in store for the challenges.

05/18/2008 12:51 AM by John Novak - REALTOR®, Las Vegas and Henderson, NV (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Any chance of linking to these people as I would like to follow them ? Yea I know do a search but that takes to much time. LOL

05/18/2008 07:47 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Congratulations and good luck to all the teams.  I also would like to see, like Missy, the progress and reporting done by the teams.  How can it be done?

05/18/2008 08:15 AM by Marzena Melby (Counselor Realty.com)


IT seems that very few men want to participate. It should be a lot of fun for the participants. I'm hoping that the rest of us can learn something.

05/18/2008 10:32 AM by Nashville Real Estate - Larry Brewer (Keller Williams)


Upset I was on vacation and didnt get a chance to apply. I cant wait to watch the competition. I see some great mentors all of which I would have choosen. I hope you do this again and look forward to the future challengs and results

05/18/2008 12:58 PM by Orlando & Lake Mary Real Estate Expert, Heather Joubran (RE/MAX Central Realty)


Congrats to the winners.  I'm excited to follow this contest and pick up what I can by osmosis.  I am curious to know how many teams applied.

05/18/2008 03:49 PM by Matt Moxhay Moorestown Real Estate (Prudential Fox & Roach)


Oh! Man!...


This is going to be interesting. I better go stock up on popcorn...Meow :)


TLW...ROAR!

05/18/2008 04:23 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


This is really going to be interesting.  Oh crap, TLW just said that!  OK, so it'll also be fun.  Looking forward to following the progress of all.  Can't wait to see how this unfolds.

05/18/2008 05:10 PM by Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist (Keller Williams Premier Realty)


Do you plan on doing something like this for Mortgage Brokers


I think that would be very cool

05/18/2008 07:14 PM by Dave Woodson (Indigo Financial Group Inc.)


Yea I found Josh...now we just need a name?  Ready-set-go.... we're ready!  I like Missy's idea, how can we all get linked?  Coach Carter

05/18/2008 09:36 PM by Liz Carter,Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston) (Liz Carter & Team Realty-Top Realtor in Katy & Houston Texas)


Congrats to all!! and good luck.  I can tell you that from my Project Blogger experience, everyone walked out as winners (I know it sounds lame but it's true).  It was a lot of work though! Can't wait to see how each team's style shines through.

05/18/2008 09:47 PM by Rick & Ines - Miami Shores Real Estate (Majestic Properties)


Guess I'm a little late to get into the action.  I'll just have to watch from the sidelines! Good luck to everyone.


05/19/2008 08:25 AM by Tracy Santrock - Cary NC Real Estate (Fonville Morisey)


Looks like a great selection of teams from around the country. best of luck to all - should be a great learning experiene.


Jeff

05/19/2008 10:49 AM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)


This is going to be fascinating to watch! Penny and I are really looking forward to the competition.

05/19/2008 09:32 PM by Darleen McCullen, Broker-Raleigh, NC Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty - www.darleenmc.com)


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