The Arizona Real Estate Achievement (AREA) Awards — selected by a panel of industry experts — honor the state’s best and brightest real estate companies, real estate agents, real estate brokers, mortgage companies, bankers, home builders, individuals who give back to the community, and those in the real estate business whose careers have left an indelible mark on the community and on the industry.

AREA AWARDS: REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF THE YEAR, LARGE

Winner: Keller Williams Legacy One Realty

AREA Awards: Keller Williams Legacy One RealtyMelissa Debnar is a realtor at Keller Williams Reality Legacy One and co-owner of AE3Q, an energy auditing company. Her experience extends to more than 11 years in environmental building science. Her professional certifications include CIEC, AHERA, and BPI. She is also a member of IAQA, ASBA, and Efficiency First. In addition, Debnar is a committee member for Keller Williams and SEVRAR Education Committees.


Honorable Mention: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

AREA Awards: Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageProud to be named Arizona’s No. 1 Real Estate Company again by “Ranking Arizona,” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is Arizona’s largest full service real estate firm with offices throughout the state. As part of a 105-year-old company, its roots run deep in helping solidify the dreams of homeowners across the state and throughout our great country. Owned and operated by NRT, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Arizona is part of the largest real estate company by volume of transactions in the world. The firm handles homes, condominiums, and land sales as well as providing property management and relocation services. Also, its luxury market expertise is second to none with sales associates and offices in 50 countries and territories throughout the world. Coldwell Banker is supported locally by President and COO Malcolm MacEwen; Regional Vice President Les Boomer; Regional Vice President, Tucson, Greg Hollman; Designated Broker Martha Appel; and an experienced team of branch managers, and sales associates. With Coldwell Banker behind them, clients have always been able to rest assured that they are represented by a professional team of top notch experts.


Arizona Business Magazine May/June 2012