HICKORY, N.C. / March 21, 2025 – Weichert, Realtors® – Team Metro was recognized by national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for exceptional real estate performance and service in 2024.
The company earned the President’s Cup Award for the eighth straight year, which is the highest attainable honor for offices in the Weichert® franchise system. It’s awarded to offices that reach specified levels of gross commission income and/or units closed over the past calendar year.
The following agents from the company earned top individual awards in the Weichert North Carolina Broker Council, which consists of Weichert franchised companies in the region:
Debby Bullock-Benfield – Top Overall Associate and Top Listing Associate (GCI)
Marty Pennell – Top Selling Associate (GCI) and Top Listing Associate (Units)
Brittany Scott – Top Selling Associate (Units)
Shawn Yambor – Rookie of the Year
The following agents earned additional individual awards for their sales achievements in 2024:
Debby Bullock-Benfield – President’s Club Platinum Award
Marty Pennell – President’s Club Platinum Award
Brittany Scott – President’s Club Gold Award
Crystal Gragg – Ambassador Club Award
Rob Taylor – Ambassador Club Award
Renee Drum – Executive Club Award
Michelle King – Executive Club Award
Victoria Lyford – Executive Club Award
Jennifer Martin – Executive Club Award
Celli Mellert – Executive Club Award
Lora Rousseau – Executive Club Award
Amy Underwood – Executive Club Award
Fran Wynn – Executive Club Award
Shawn Yambor – Sales Achievement Certificate
Mallory Young – Sales Achievement Certificate
“We are very proud of all our Weichert® affiliated agents for everything they were able to accomplish this past year,” said Bill Scavone, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. “We are extremely fortunate to have such dedicated and knowledgeable agents who went above and beyond to offer exceptional service to their clients.”
Weichert, Realtors® – Team Metro is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliate.
For more information about Weichert, Realtors® – Team Metro, located at 1144 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE in Hickory, contact Kim Smith at 828-304-1000 or visit www.teammetro.net.
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About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.: Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a top real estate franchisor established in 2001 by Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies, which has been in operation since 1969. The company provides a clearly defined business model for operating, managing, and marketing a real estate brokerage, along with industry-leading technology, marketing tools, and support. Its first affiliate opened in 2002, and the franchise network has since grown to over 350 offices, serving markets in over 40 states. The company has appeared on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list as a top residential real estate franchise and been identified by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise for owner satisfaction 10 years in a row. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit WeichertFranchise.com.
Each Weichert® franchised office is independently owned and operated.
