Cornelia Nestler Joins Long Realty Foothills Office

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Erica Smith

(Tucson, AZ, Feb 19, 2013) Long Realty is pleased to announce that REALTOR® Cornelia Nestler will join their Foothills Branch Office.

“I made the decision to move to Long Realty because they are headquartered in Tucson and they put a lot of focus on their local markets,” says Nestler. “I am extremely impressed with their agent support and their marketing resources and technology.”

Nestler’s current designations include Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource, and Relocation Specialist. Her primary specialty is relocations and investment properties. She enjoys working with buyers who are moving to Tucson from different cities, states and countries.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Cornelia Nestler to the Long Realty Foothills team,” said Laura Mance, Long Realty Foothills Branch Manager. “Her international experiences and dedication to her clients make her the perfect addition to our office.”

A native of Germany, Nestler moved to Tucson with her husband in 2006 and earned her real estate license in March 2007. She decided to become a REALTOR® while in the process of purchasing her home during her move to Tucson. She became intrigued with real estate, investing in and selling homes, and helping people make their home in Tucson.

Nestler has a B.A. in Business and Marketing. When she isn’t working, Cornelia Nestler enjoys traveling, SCUBA-diving, and cycling. She is involved with El Tour de Tucson and is a former Board Member of the Newcomers Club of Tucson and Tucson Ambassador.

For more information, contact Cornelia Nestler at CorneliaNestler@LongRealty.com.
 

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Long Realty Welcomes Sue Brooks

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Erica Smith


(Tucson, AZ, Feb. 4, 2013) Long Realty is pleased to announce that Sue Brooks has joined their Foothills Branch Office.

“My move to Long Realty was for a combination of reasons – their Tucson community focus is important to me (having owned a small business in Tucson for many years).  They have a strong local presence as well as national strengths, as a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate, that allow me to provide my clients with a wealth of resources to ensure their real estate success.  Long Realty leads the industry in its technology and its focus on their REALTORS is unparalleled.  Exactly what I need!” said Brooks.

"Sue Brooks is a dedicated professional who has been very successful in her nearly 5 years as a REALTOR®," said Laura Mance, Foothills Office Branch Manager. "She has a proven track record and her wide-range of skills and abilities will be a great addition to the Long Realty team."

Coming from a sales and marketing background, as the owner of Marathon Marketing (which represented the Tucson Conquistadores, Boys & Girls Club and many others), real estate was a natural transition. Sue holds an ABR designation (Accredited Buyer's Representative) and also SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource).

Based on her performance and outstanding achievement in 2012, Sue Brooks will join the 1926 Circle of Excellence. This places her among the top professionals in the real estate in industry.

 

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Back By Popular Demand – Long Realty’s Second Annual Why I Love Arizona Photo Contest

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Erica Smith

 

(Tucson, AZ, Feb 4, 2013) Long Realty is excited to announce the Second Annual “Why I Love Arizona” Photo Contest beginning February 4th, 2013. Photographers across the state are encouraged to support the Long Realty Cares Foundation by submitting photos and sharing why they love Arizona.

 “This competition is a great way to support and celebrate the beauty of Arizona while encouraging positive community involvement,” says Rosey Koberlein, CEO of Long Companies. “A strong sense of community is important to Long Realty and we brought this contest back to continue an outlet for our neighbors to show their Arizona pride.”

This contest is open to everyone and the only requirement is that photographers should aim to capture a unique photo that encompasses Arizona’s magnificence. Photos can be submitted online from February 4 to February 22 and public online voting starts March 11. The winners will be announced in April 2013. The photo with the most votes in each category will win a prize from the category sponsor and the overall winner will receive a grand prize of $1,926.

Nearly 1,000 photos were submitted to the contest in 2011. Long Realty expects to surpass that number in 2013, as $1 will be donated to the Long Realty Cares Foundation for every photo that is submitted. Since the Long Realty Cares Foundation was created 10 years ago, the organization has raised more than 2 million dollars for over 170 Arizona charities.

The last competition saw more than 35,000 online votes cast throughout the contest. With 10 different categories, photographers of all skill levels have the opportunity to submit a winning photo.

This year’s media sponsors include KVOA, Clear Channel Radio and the Arizona Daily Star. Other sponsors include the University of Arizona, Cherry Landscaping, Cirrus Visual Communications, COX Communications, Horizon Moving Systems, Rancho Sahuarita and Truly Nolen.

For a full list of categories and contest details, visit www.whyilovearizona.com.
 

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Coming 3rd Quarter 2013… Our NEW Long Realty Office!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Erica Smith

(Tucson, AZ, Jan. 23, 2013) Long Realty is pleased to announce it is building a new 11,500 square foot branch office on North Oracle Road in Oro Valley. The office will be completed in the third quarter of 2013 and will help fuel Long Realty’s ability to expand and meet the growing real estate needs of Southern Arizona.

Long Realty will be combining their current Casas Adobes and Oro Valley offices to create this flagship facility. Long Realty’s K.C. Woods will serve as Branch Manager for this new office, and has served as the Branch Manager of the Casas Adobes and Oro Valley offices.

“All of Long Realty’s sales associates at the Casas Adobes and Oro Valley offices are eager to move into this state-of-the-art facility in the Shoppes at Oracle,” says Woods. “The location of this beautiful new office will increase our accessibility to customers and thus greatly improve their home buying or selling experience.”

The new office will be located in the Shoppes at Oracle on the east side of Oracle between Magee and Hardy. The address for the new office is 8540 N. Oracle Road Building 2, Oro Valley, AZ 85704.  

“We are thrilled to continue growing Long Realty’s presence in Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson with this new office,” says Rosey Koberlein, CEO of Long Companies. “This area has experienced immense growth in recent years and is set for continued expansion. With this new facility Long Realty is poised to continue to build on its leading market share by providing a stellar experience to our home buyers and sellers, and new business opportunities for our sales associates."

For more information about the new Oro Valley Office, click here, or contact K.C. Woods at kcwoods@longrealty.com.
 

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Long Realty’s Kevin Kaplan to Speak at National Conference

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Erica Smith

(Tucson, AZ, Jan. 15, 2013) Long Realty is proud to announce that Kevin Kaplan, Vice President of Marketing & Technology, will be speaking as part of a Broker Best Practice Forum at the Inman News’ Real Estate Connect in New York City on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 2:05 pm EST. The 4-person forum panel will be discussing how brokerage technologists buy, build, or license their way to digital innovation.

“I am excited to be a part of the Brokerage Best Practice Forum at the upcoming Real Estate Connect conference. It is an honor and a great opportunity to showcase how Long Realty incorporates technology to better serve our customers and sales associates,” says Kaplan.

The Real Estate Connect Conference in New York City will focus on where the real estate industry is headed in 2013 and beyond while emphasizing future opportunities in real estate technologies. Kevin Kaplan was selected to speak because his background in innovating with technology will lend itself well to the forum and conference as a whole.

“We strongly believe that all our technology should help our home buyers and sellers with their real estate needs, and help our sales associates provide better service. We integrate all of our technology and marketing, creating a digital marketing ‘ecosystem’ for our agents,” says Kaplan. “We are constantly challenging ourselves to build on our success and meet the future needs of our clients.”

Long Realty was recently recognized as the Most Innovative Brokerage by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World organization. The company has an industry leading suite of technology systems, including websites, mobile technologies and digital marketing platforms for its sales associates.

The Real Estate Connect conference will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt New York, January 16-18, 2013.  For more information about the conference, click here.
 

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Long Realty Welcomes Back Cathy Tashman

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Erica Smith


 

(Tucson, AZ) Long Realty is pleased to announce that Cathy Tashman has returned to their Sierra Vista office.

“I came back to Long because it feels like I am part of a family here and I love all of the agents, the staff, and my manager,” says Cathy Tashman. “Long is a leader in the real estate industry and has an excellent reputation within the community.”

Cathy Tashman earned her real estate license in 2004. Her current designations include REALTOR® and New Construction Specialist and she specializes in residential resale and new construction. Whether a customer is buying, selling, or building a home, Cathy Tashman has the skills and expertise to help.

“We are so happy to hear that Cathy is returning to our exceptional team of real estate professionals here at Long Realty in Sierra Vista,” says Jean Giuffrida, Long Realty’s Sierra Vista Branch Manager. “She is a team player and a resourceful REALTOR® who has a thorough understanding of the business.”

Tashman comes from a family of REALTORS® and has a passion for home ownership. She is married with three children and three grandchildren. When she isn’t working, Tashman enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

For more information or to contact Cathy Tashman, visit cfarrar.longrealty.com or email ctashman@longrealty.com.

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Sun City REALTOR® Leolinda Bowers Moves to Long Realty’s Surprise Office

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Erica Smith

Long Realty is pleased to announce that one of Phoenix’s top REALTORS® has joined Long Realty’s West Valley Surprise office. Leolinda is a full-time, consistent top producing real estate expert who focuses her business in the golf communities of the Phoenix west valley with a special focus in Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Corte Bella and other west valley retirement communities.

“Moving my business to Long Realty West Valley is a strong step forward to ensure my current and future clients will continue to benefit from my commitment to the best customer service and most advanced real estate experience in our industry” says Bowers, REALTOR®, MBA and 9 year real estate veteran.

Long Realty West Valley owner Gordon Nichols says “Leolinda has a proven track record of exceeding client expectations while providing innovative marketing strategies and customer service systems that deliver results. No agent has done a better job of servicing her clients, and consumers at large, through effective use of modern technology than she has. Coupling her talents with Long Realty’s superior technology will certainly enhance the service that we provide to our clients “.

For more information or to contact Leolinda, call 602-403-6865, visit www.LEOLINDA.com or email realtor@leolinda.com.
 

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Long Realty Camelback Opens Moon Valley Office

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Erica Smith

Long Realty Camelback is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch office in Moon Valley, a North Phoenix community surrounding Moon Valley Country Club. Franchise co- owner and Moon Valley Branch Manager Dave Dix says “ We have been working with Dunkin’ Donuts to open this office for over a year. They are leasing a former bank building and we are leasing a portion of the space and sharing a lobby with them. It’s an appealing model for an office in the Moon Valley area and we have great expectations as this gives local homebuyers and sellers an easy option to explore their real estate options.” 

The new office is located at a busy intersection – 7th St. and Thunderbird southwest of Lookout Mountain and will service adjacent communities across the northern areas of the valley. “ We have a number of agents doing business in and around Moon Valley and expect a few of the area’s established agents will be joining our team once the office is up and running. Sharing a lobby with Dunkin’ Donuts has everyone exited! I believe this is one of those unique opportunities where many people think it’s a long shot.  We have the ability and the will to make this a tremendous success and a potential model for future development and growth.  Agents will make contacts and develop business because of this presence and most importantly, because of our approach ” says co-owner Lloyd Fox.

As a branch office, Long Realty Camelback – Moon Valley will operate under Designated Broker Mike Bianchi. This new franchise office adds to Long’s already strong presence in Arizona and Mexico with 40 Long Realty offices including multiple offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Mexico.
 

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Pam Ruggeroli Awarded Certified Residential Specialist of the Year for Arizona

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Erica Smith

TUCSON, AZ – Pam Ruggeroli, CRS, received the honor of being named Arizona's Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) of the Year for 2012. Ruggeroli, an eighteen-year resident of Tucson, was recognized for her dedication and service to the community, as well, as to the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the Arizona CRS Chapter. She was also recognized for her top producing real estate sales performance. Ruggeroli's involvement in real estate began in 2001 and she currently serves Tucson and the surrounding areas.

Ruggeroli, of Long Realty Company in Tucson, AZ, has achieved success in her real estate career by focusing on putting her clients first and providing top-notch professional service. She also serves on the Certified Residential Specialists Board of Directors, Tucson Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, is a Regional Vice President for CRS and gives back to the Tucson community through her volunteer work with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Angel Charity for Children and the Hearth Foundation.

"I am honored to receive this prestigious award and proud to be a part of the CRS Family. Being involved with CRS both locally and nationally has been instrumental in the success I have achieved in my real estate profession."

The Council of Residential Specialists is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® comprised of more that 33,000 members. It awards the CRS designation to experienced REALTORS® who have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate. CRS designees represent the top 3% of REALTORS® nationwide.

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Long Realty Company Signs Tucson’s Oasis Realty

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Erica Smith

Long Realty Company and Oasis Realty of Tucson are pleased to announce our newest franchise partnership, Long Realty Oasis Property Management. Oasis Realty has been a successful Tucson real estate brokerage for over 7 years focusing in northwest Tucson, Oro Valley, Dove Mountain, Catalina and Continental Ranch. Franchise owner Tim Stoner has been a respected and successful real estate broker in Tucson since 2001 primarily focusing on property management in northwest Tucson communities. Stoner says “ we are excited that the rental market has grown so much over the past five years. The extra boost we will get from Long Realty will certainly help us achieve our growth objectives in the Tucson marketplace. We are excited to be part of the Long Realty family and looking forward to working with property owners and Realtors across the northwest communities to continue our tradition of strong customer service and dependable representation of our customers in our core marketplace.” 

 Long Realty Oasis Property Management expands the company’s property management group to 5 property management offices across Arizona. Long Realty CEO Rosey Koberlein says “we are excited about our continuing growth in Tucson property management with the addition of Tim Stoner and Oasis Property management to our franchise group. The entire Long Realty organization along with all Realtors in their core area will certainly benefit from the high level of service and experience Oasis Property Management brings to their clients in the northwest Tucson communities“.

Long Realty’s new franchise partner adds to Long’s already strong presence in Arizona and Mexico with 40 Long Realty locations including multiple offices in Tucson, Phoenix and Mexico.

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