Virtual Properties Realty’s 4th semi-annual Vendor Trade Show was a great success!  Thanks to our vendor partners and to all the agents who participated.  Over $1,000 in cash & prizes were given away during this afternoon event.  We so appreciate these vendors:

2-10 Home Warranty Allgood Pest Solutions AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service AquaGuard Waterproofing Contractors Atlanta Peach Movers Atlanta Property Inspections Brayson Homes Brickkicker Home Inspection Chris Curles & Associates Home Inspection D R Horton Builder D S Murphy Appraisers Home America Mortgage HomeScape Real Estate Information J & W Enterprises (REO Preservation & Rehab) Jim Chapman Communities Judy McHenry & Associates Home Staging LandAm Title Insurance O'Kelley and Sorohan Closing Attorneys Plumbing Express Atl RePipe ProAgent Solutions ProTech Home Inspection Stage Show & Sell Trademark Pest Solutions Verminators

Congratulations to the Virtual Properties Realty 2008 Elite Society recipients - (formerly Million Dollar Club Agents)!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATLANTA, April 18, 2008/PRESS RELEASE/ -- Virtual Properties Realty, Inc., a full-service real estate firm based in Duluth, GA, announced that it has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 Pacesetter Awards presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

In recognition of its outstanding growth, Virtual Properties Realty has been named a "Pacesetter" -- one of Atlanta's 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2008 -- by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Virtual Properties Realty, in its first endeavor in the competition last year, was ranked as the 19th fastest-growing private company.        

Congratulations!  Virtual Properties Realty was recognized by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as a 2007 Pinnacle award winner. Virtual Properties Realty - Small Business Person of the Year (1 - 10 employees) After only eight years in operation, Steve Wagner and Virtual Properties Realty set the industry standard and made "virtual tour" a buzzword. Through creativity and imagination, VPR launched the concept of video tours of interiors of listings, turning an innovative idea into a $215 million business in 2006. Earlier this month, they were awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter Award as one of Atlanta's 50fastest-growing companies. The other Winners included Canvas Systems - Overall Small Business Person of the Year & Small Business Person of the Year (150+ employee category) and Cypress Care - Small Business Person of the Year (11 - 149 employee category)

KAREN SHREWSBURY INTERVIEWED ON SPANISH TELEVISION DULUTH, GA, FEBRUARY 8, 2008:  Virtual Properties Realty is proud to recognize our associates who are serving their community. Karen Shrewsbury of Virtual Properties Realty, Inc. is a Gwinnett County resident who has made a difference in our community. For the past two years, Karen has been a board member of

As a Board Member for SpayGeorgia, Karen donates her time and resources to benefit the organization.  Karen's managing broker at Virtual Properties Realty, Angie Mezza-Smith, said: "Karen's loyalty, perseverance and hard work inspire many of her associates and friends. She definitely teaches each of us by example.  We are grateful to Karen for her community efforts in Georgia."

For more information or to make a donation to this wonderful organization, visit http://www.SpayGeorgia.org/ .

Randy Adams to Manage Platter Realty  DULUTH, GA, JANUARY 11, 2008:  Virtual Properties Realty, Inc. announces the addition of Randy Adams, licensed Realtor® since 1995, as Manager of the Platter Realty Team, a new division of Virtual Properties Realty.  Adams and Steve Wagner, Broker Owner, are collaborating on this exciting new venture

Adams’ previous industry positions have included:

• Manager of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners (Tucker) for 3 years. (Grew office to nearly 150 agents and one of the top offices in that area of DeKalb County.)
• Productivity Director for Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners (Snellville).

Adams’ professional achievements include:

Adams’ is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and a member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (NAMAR).

He is an active member of the Duluth First United Methodist Church where he works with the youth as a Sunday School teacher and Youth Counselor.  He’s also a member of the Church’s contemporary Praise Band.

Leo Llonch Awarded Good Neighbor for September/October   DULUTH, Ga, OCTOber 3, 2007:  The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (NAMAR) is proud to recognize our members who are serving their community. Leo Llonch of Virtual Properties Realty, Inc. is a NAMAR member who has made a difference in our community. On June 2, 2007, Leo pulled off avery successful fundraiser for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was ranked No. 3 among America's top 10 children's hospitals by Child Magazine. It is a not-for-profit organization that benefits from generous philanthropic and volunteer support. They serve children from all walks of life. Children's was formed in 1998 when Egleston Children's Healthcare System and Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center joined to form a unified healthcare system. For more information or to make a donation to this wonderful organization, visit http://www.choa.org/ .

The Southeast Paddlers was formed in spring of 2005 by a group of flatwater canoe and kayak paddlers in and around Gainesville, GA. One of their goals is to improve the quality of life for all people.

COMMUNITIES Magazine Honors Jamie Mertz As One of Atlanta’s Top 100 Realtors DULUTH, GA, MAY 25, 2007:  COMMUNITIES Magazine recently honored Jamie Mertz with The Epling-Mertz Real Estate Team, at Virtual Properties Realty, as one of the Top 100 Agents in the 19 counties that make up the metro Atlanta area.

The cut off this year for Team Agents was $10 million.  Jamie Mertz is a Team Agent with a net sales volume of more than $19 million – placing Jamie among the top 30% of agents in COMMUNITIES 100, and in the top 1% percent of board-certified Realtors in the entire metro Atlanta Area.

Just another reason why The Epling-Mertz Real Estate Team are “Oceans Apart From The Rest!”