Associates in Naperville Win Special Honors from RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network

(Left to Right) Kelly Dyson and Rich Conte

Two RE/MAX associates based in Naperville, Ill., recently received special honors from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.

Rich Conte, broker/owner of RE/MAX Professionals Select in Naperville, as well as RE/MAX Professionals South in Plainfield, Ill., and RE/MAX Affiliates in Aurora, Ill., was presented with the Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the RE/MAX network.

Conte was recognized for his success in expanding his group of offices, retaining agents and making major improvements in his facilities even as the real estate industry in general faced a highly challenging market environment. His skill and determination helped the RE/MAX network reinforce its long-time leading position in the important Naperville-Aurora market. Among his 2009 accomplishments, Conte acquired and enlarged RE/MAX Affiliates in Aurora and excelled at agent retention, ending the year with a total of more than 70 agents at his three offices.

Kelly Dyson, an associate at RE/MAX Professionals Select, captured the No. 2 ranking among the RE/MAX Commercial Top 3 agents. Each year, the network gives special recognition to its Top 3 commercial agents and Top 3 commercial teams, as well as its Top 20 residential agents and Top 20 residential teams. A team involves the combined efforts of two or more licensed agents.