Susan Horak enjoys her work. You don't stay in a profession for over 20 years without a passion for it. She has seen 3500+ closing transactions and constantly leads in Columbia's real estate market year after year. She is both the #1 buyers agent and #1 listing agent.
And as such, she has helped more buyers and sellers than any other to realize the American dream of home ownership. With her experience, she will step up to bat when buyers or sellers are thrown a curve.
Susan has distinguished herself in her profession. The industry and her colleagues have honored her with the following:
- Columbia Board of Realtors - "Realtor of the Year"
- Mary Jane Mendenhall Memorial Award
A singular award given in memory of the founder of RE/MAX Boone Realty and Columbia's legendary real estate icon. The family chose Susan for her passion and tenacity in the field of real estate.
- Member of the Year, Women's Council of Realtors, Columbia Chapter
- Honoree, RE/MAX International's Lifetime Achievement Award
- Frequent winner of the RE/MAX Ace Award, local leader in Transactions, Volume and Commissions
- Member, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
- Nominee, Brady Stevens Award for Outstanding Academics
Susan is a highly productive Realtor averaging approximately 200 closed residential home sales a year. Which often means, she closes over $30 million in annual volume.
Concerning her drive and productivity, the record speaks for itself.
- In the Sept. 2002 issue of REALTOR Magazine, a publication of the National Association of Realtors, Susan Horak was named the 37th leading agent in transactions among its "Top 100 Salespeople" in the nation.
- Consistently in the “Top 5” for transactions in Missouri for Re/Max.
- She has garnered the highest number of transactions in RE/MAX Mid-States Region (Missouri, Kansas, & Oklahoma) closing 343 deals in 2001.
- Ranks among "Top 10" salespeople for RE/MAX Mid-States Region.
- Consistently Columbia's "Leading Lady" - The #1 Residential Realtor in closed listings and buyer's sides, according to MLS residential sales data.
- She was the introductory recipient of Chairman's Club Award - RE/MAX's highest award for Sales Production founded in 2002.
- She is a consistent recipient of the Chairman's Club and prior to that, had achieved all other RE/MAX production awards including; Platinum Club Award, 100% Club Award, Executive Club Award, & President's Award.
Susan Horak attributes her successes to a strong background in retail, marketing and grassroots political campaigning. While studying Political Science at the University of Missouri, she became actively involved in politics, serving as president of Missouri Student Services and finance chair of the Missouri Student Association. A proud member of the College Republicans organization, she landed her first campaign internship with an unlikely mentor, Democrat Ike Skelton. Susan's favorite subjects at MU involved advertising, campaigning and negotiation.
She first applied these skills while working and managing Gibson's, a downtown Columbia clothing store. Susan soon realized her commitment to business involved long hours, hard work and perseverance - traits she still uses in her thriving practice today. She believes education has been the keystone of her success. She relishes the opportunity to learn and is thrilled when offered a chance to teach.
Her educational endeavors include the following:
- Rock Bridge High School, Columbia, Mo. (Class of '79)
- University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. (1979-1984)
- Education Committee Chair, Columbia Board of Realtors
- Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI)
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Women's Council of Realtors sponsored courses, formerly the L.T.G. series.
- Attendee, Code of Ethics seminars for continuing education.
- Frequent Attendee, RE/MAX International's Conventions, National Association of Realtors Conventions, National Home Builders Conventions, & Missouri Association of Realtors Conventions. These conventions offer countless continuing education courses and Susan avails herself of as many as possible.
- Panelist, RE/MAX Satellite Network's program "The RE/MAX Superstars" about "Buyer Assistants: Pros and Cons"
- Guest speaker, several RE/MAX national, state, and regional conventions, and at RE/MAX offices across the country.
- Instructor, Tool Talk seminars on topics such as "Agent-to-Agent Protocol," "Introduction to MLS Listing Software" and "Advanced MLS Listing Software Training".
- She has attended all board-sponsored ethics seminars. In the early days of her practice, Susan even "acted" in board-sponsored skits, which promoted ethical standards. Her clients and colleagues have recognized Susan as an ethical, professional businesswoman.
In addition to expanding her and others knowledge in her profession, Susan believes it is important to be an active leader in the industry. She is always involved in forwarding the interest of home ownership. Her past and present appointments reflect this involvement and are as follows:
- Columbia Board of Realtors - Board of Directors
- MLS Board of Directors, Columbia Board of Realtors
- Finance Committee, Columbia Board of Realtors
- MLS Software Vendor & Contract Negotiations Task Force Member
- Steering Committee Member and Project Chair, Columbia Board of Realtors' H.O.P.E. Educational Center
- Member, Columbia Board of Realtors & Jefferson City Board of Realtors
- Past president, Women's Council of Realtors, Columbia chapter
Staying involved in local organizations is a part of understanding Columbia, which makes Susan the Realtor of choice. She feels the home market is influenced by the "pulse" of the community. That is why she has been involved with these organizations:
- Advisory Board of Directors, UMB Bank
- Participant and fund raiser, Columbia Board of Realtors sponsored MDA benefit "Mr. Legs Competition"
- Hostess, Two wine-tasting fund raisers for Columbia Board of Realtors sponsored MDA benefit "Mr. Legs Competition"
- Chair, RE/MAX of Mid-Missouri, Children's Miracle Network
- Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbia, Mo.
- Board member, Columbia Area United Way
- Board member, Missouri Symphony Society
Susan's real estate career has seen her as a Realtor with the below:
- The Susan Horak Group, RE/MAX Boone Realty, Columbia, Mo. (1988-Present)
- Coldwell Banker, Tatie Payne, (1986-1988)
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