Top sales professionals celebrated for outstanding production in 2024

*Rookie of the Year, Dan Merrill, with Bob & Molly Hamrick and Kate Rossi. February 2025*

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier Recognize Top Agents During Annual Awards Celebration

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier honored their top-performing sales associates of 2024 during an awards celebration last month, highlighting the achievements of the brokerage’s most successful agents and teams.

This year’s event featured keynote speaker Kate Rossi, President of Agent Engagement & Sales Leadership Development for Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors. A real estate industry veteran, Rossi spent four decades with Coldwell Banker, most recently serving as the Executive Vice President for the Eastern Region before stepping into her current role.

"We are incredibly proud of the dedication and success of our agents," said Bob Hamrick, chairman and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier Realty. "Their commitment to excellence and client service has propelled us to an outstanding $963 million in sales volume with 1,802 sides in 2024. This celebration is a testament to their hard work and achievements."

GROSS COMMISSION INCOME MEDALISTS Individual Category GOLD – Hanna Dam-Nardelli SILVER – Jenn Taylor BRONZE – Brandon Bueltel	SALES MEDALISTS Individual Category GOLD – Hanna Dam-Nardelli SILVER – Jason Garcia BRONZE – Brandon Bueltel
Team Category GOLD – Kaori Guerra Team SILVER – Hicks & Richburg BRONZE – Kiefer-Lester Team	Team Category GOLD – Kiefer-Lester Team GOLD – Kaori Guerra Team SILVER – Moretti Team BRONZE – Adams Team
TOP TEN: GROSS COMMISSION INCOME Individual Category Jason Garcia Kameron Kildea Marilee Greene Jill Alegree Lillie Shines Paula Burlison Diane Varney	LISTING MEDALISTS Individual Category GOLD – Jason Garcia SILVER – Hanna Dam-Nardelli BRONZE – Diane Varney
Top 5 Team Category Moretti Team Cooper Kattau Team	Team Category GOLD – Kiefer-Lester Team SILVER – Hicks & Richburg BRONZE – Kaori Guerra Team BRONZE – Moretti Team

MARILYN SQUITIERI AWARD HONOREE

This year’s Marilyn Squitieri Award recipient is Brandon Bueltel. This prestigious honor, the highest recognition awarded by CBPR, celebrates individuals who consistently exemplify exceptional service, productivity, and leadership. Brandon was chosen not only for his unwavering dedication to his clients but also for his generosity and willingness to support those around him.

He truly embodies the spirit of the Zig Ziglar quote: “You can have everything you want in life if you will just help other people get what they want.”

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Dan Merrill was named Rookie of the Year, standing out for his impressive achievements and rapid success as a new agent in the industry.

CLIENT SERVICES EARNS DOUBLE PLATINUM AWARD

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty once again received the Double Platinum Award from Anywhere Leads, marking another year of excellence in service and performance.

The Double Platinum Award is the highest honor given by Anywhere Leads, recognizing brokerages that demonstrate exceptional service, superior conversion rates, and outstanding client satisfaction. It is awarded to only a select group of real estate companies nationwide that consistently exceed performance benchmarks.

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty remains the only brokerage in Nevada to receive the Double Platinum Award.

"Winning this award again is a huge testament to the hard work our team puts in every day," said Allison Wax, Vice President of Client Services. "Our goal is always to provide the best possible experience for our clients, and this recognition reinforces that we’re delivering on that promise."

COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier’s Ron Opfer was named the #1 commercial agent in the state of Nevada and once again earned Circle of Distinction Gold, a recognition awarded to top-producing agents with between $500,000 and $699,999 in gross commission income.