05/17/2008

Criteria
The Rookie with the highest verifiable dollar volume for the period of January 1 through December 31 of the award year must also meet the Multi-Million Dollar Club criteria. Rookie of the Year applications must be submitted along with Club application to be named NVAR's Rookie Sales Associate of the Year.

Eligibility
Applicant must have become a licensed real estate agent, for the first time ever, after July 1 of the previous year (total of 18 months or less). Applicant must be a member of NVAR in good standing both currently and during the award year.

Application Requirements
Complete the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club application form with MRIS documentation forms signed, dated, and submitted by the deadline.

Laura Maschler, of Weichert, REALTORS® in McLean, was named the 2006 Rookie of the Year in the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club for her outstanding performance in her first 18 months as a REALTOR®.

In 2006, Maschler sold 13 homes for just more than $14.4 million. She worked previously in marketing and public relations, which gave her the skills and tools to succeed in real estate, she said. She also credited a strong support network, including her mother-in-law, who worked in real estate for more than 30 years.

"It's not a one-man show," Maschler said. "Having a supportive family, working with great agents and having a great referral network are what make it all come together."