HomeGain Announces 2010 Top Performing AgentEvaluator® Real Estate Agents

Emeryville, CA - January 25, 2011 - HomeGain, a leading online real estate resource that connects home buyers and sellers with real estate professionals, today announced its 2010 Top Performing AgentEvaluator® Real Estate Agents.

For the past decade HomeGain has annually recognized its most successful and productive real estate agents and brokers who are members of its AgentEvaluator® product in each of six regions across the United States, as well as the overall top performing agents in all 50 states.

Overall, in 2010 HomeGain's top five real estate professionals earned an average of $103,122 in gross closed commissions from their HomeGain AgentEvaluator® business and an average of 13 closed transactions.

"We are delighted to recognize these HomeGain members for their high level of accomplishment," stated Louis Cammarosano, General Manager at HomeGain. "We are pleased that HomeGain is able to contribute to their success by connecting them with qualified home buyers and sellers."

HomeGain's 2010 Nationwide Top Performer in total number of home sales for the fifth consecutive year is Barbara Tidwell with Keller Williams Realty in Texas, closing 18 home transactions from AgentEvaluator® business. The 2010 Nationwide Top Performer by total commissions earned for the sixth consecutive year is Eric Pakulla with RE/MAX Advantage Realty in Maryland, earning $148,300 from AgentEvaluator®. Barbara and Eric are also the Top Performers in their regions and states.

“I am honored to be named the HomeGain National Top Performer for 2010, said Eric Pakulla, who was the first agent to earn over one million dollars in gross commissions from HomeGain business. “HomeGain has been an incredible business partner for 10 years, and they continue to provide high-quality, motivated leads. I love the AgentEvaluator® program. It allows me to keep my expenses at a minimum because I only have to compensate HomeGain when I receive a commission. Keep the leads coming!  I will continue to close them.”

Regional HomeGain 2010 AgentEvaluator® Top Performer award recipients include:

• Mid-West Region by Highest Dollar Volume: Karen Breen Elia, RE/MAX Exclusive Properties in Illinois
• Southeast Region by Highest Dollar Volume: Andrea K. Dugan, RE/MAX Premier in Virginia
• Southeast Region Highest Volume of Home Sales: Ron Maruca, Charles Rutenberg Realty LLC in Florida
• South Region Highest Dollar Volume: Scott Myers, Century 21 Scott Myers Realtors in Texas
• West Region by Highest Dollar Volume and Volume of Home Sales: Sara and Steve Gerhart, RE/MAX Masters in California

For a complete list of AgentEvaluator® top performing real estate agents, including honorable mentions, top performers listed by state and HomeGain end-of-year highlights, visit the HomeGain Real Estate Blog.

AgentEvaluator® is a marketing program for real estate agents who are looking to connect with online home buyers and sellers. To learn about the program, visit www.homegain.com/agentevaluator.

About HomeGain

HomeGain is a leading provider of online marketing solutions that connect real estate agents and brokers with home buyers and sellers. HomeGain offers free services to find and compare real estate agents, research home values, and view homes for sale. Since 1999 REALTORS® have used HomeGain's real estate marketing programs to connect with consumers, promote their services and grow their business. HomeGain.com has been a top-visited real estate website since 1999. HomeGain is your real estate connection.