When Indiana's largest Real Estate Company puts on an event - It's 1st class !
At least that has been our experience over the last 9 years, being
affiliated with F.C.Tucker Co.....1st as Sales Associates and now as Broker/Owners of one of their 45 offices in Indiana (ours being the northwest office in Valparaiso, IN which services Lake, Porter & La Porte Counties).
The Venue was spectacular! The beautiful landmark in Downtown Indianapolis - The Scottish Rite Cathedral cost over $3 MILLION DOLLARS way back in 1927 to complete!
It's ornate architecture with craftsmanship details and stained glass windows was certainly something to be taken in and appreciated!
The Awards ceremony took place in the Theater.
Jim Litten (co-owner) gave a re-cap of events in 2009 that affected Real Estate. He referred to 09 as "A Year of Anxiety" with reminders of Bank Failures, Bailouts, economists use of words like recession and even depression. He pointed out that 4 states account for 50% of the stressed markets (CA,AZ,NV,FL) and reminded us that ALL REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL.
That being said, he reported very positive news=> that F.C.Tucker Company did over 2.2 BILLION dollars in sales in 2009 in Indiana - up from the previous total sales year of 2008. October of 2009 was the companies 2nd best month ever in Real Estate Sales history!
Fred Tucker III, then presented hundreds of awards to honor the achievements of REALTORS around the state who persevered and prospered during these challenging times despite the negative press.
One award in particular brought tears to my eyes. The Special Volunteer of the Year Award - Honoring Above and Beyond Service to Mankind went to an F.C.Tucker Agent, who gave her kidney to a complete stranger as a Samaritan Donor in the Fall of 2009. God Bless her!
F.C. Tucker is so much more than a Real Estate Company - it's the PEOPLE who make it special :)
Like the final award for the evening:
The Bud Tucker Volunteer of the Year Award, an annual award honoring an individual in his/her commitment to community service, or, as Fred's father Bud once put it ...Civic Duty- "The rent you pay back for the space you occupy". Recapping the countless past winners and sharing the current vitae of this years recipient brought tears to Fred Tucker's eyes as he brought up this years winner, with his wife and 2 sons appearing on stage to surprise him and share the moment!
The Banquet following the Awards presentation was filled with Food & Dance & Fun! Gourmet Food Serving Stations with eclectic presentations i.e. pasta in martini glasses, stir fry in take out boxes, and lavish chocolate desserts! PLUS, a live band made up of TUCKERS own talented musicians and singers to rock the night away :) Mingling and networking galore with agents from all around the state for several more hours into the night! FUN is an understated adjective to describe the evening.
I tell Jeff every year this gets better & better - they out do themselves ?! You just have to experience this event for yourself 1st hand...If you are considering a change in Real Estate Firms in Indiana - Talk To Tucker, so we can see you at next years celebration:)
Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.
Sincerely,
Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate
13 Lincolnway Suite # 203
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Office # 219-309-9930
serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana
Independently Owned & Operated
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The Scottish Rite is an awesome venue and John Snavely (band leader) is a hoot - besides being an incredibly talented musician.
Sounds fantastic! Wish I lived closer for two reasons to see the Cathedral and to visit with your team. (I like the invitation to agents who might be contemplating a change. Your next post address that in more detail.)
Jeff and Grace,
Congratulations for being at the helm of one of the most successful offices in Indiana! Of course, knowing the two of you, it's not surprising in the least. ((-;
Jo
What a gorgeous cathedral!
Hi Ann - John is talented and Funny - he makes people laugh with his wit and humor (and doesn't even know he is extending their lifespan due to the subsequent endorphin release of just being around his positive energy :)
you obviously know him well ! - thanks kindly for taking time to stop by and leave your comments.
Hi Mary - If you ever come to Indy - you'll have to take a tour it's gorgeous! If I could 'bottle" every major event put on by Tucker and then release the experience when i am interviewing potential candidates to join us it would be a no-brainer decision. Describing and experience by just talking about it doesn't do justice to how much energy, learning, motivation and camaraderie goes on being there 1st hand !
Hi Jo - thanks for your kind compliments:) We have alot to aspire to and reach for with the example set by wonderful professionals at Tucker that surrond us. By the way - the Opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Canada was so artistic and poetic - Incredible! I immediately thought of you and your writing style and prose!
Hi Iene - indeed it was a breathtaking building!
thansk to all
Sincerely,
Grace