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1.BILL RUANE | billruane.net | DRE 009724 00 Bill is a major sponsor for community events in El Segundo, from summer concerts at the park to the town's 4th of July fireworks show. During the pandemic, Bill donated heaters to local restaurants to help them stay safely open into the night. Bill also buys school supplies for all middle-school students in El Segundo and sponsors local schools' soccer teams. 2.CHARLES FISHER | fisherrealestate.com | DRE 01731424 | Charles is a generous sponsor for many local families in need over the holidays, and he doubled down on that support during the pandemic. His assistance and words of compassion helped local families overcome new hardships and deal with tragic loss- es. Also the owner of a local cartage company, Charles gave his drivers all the tools and services they needed during the pandem- ic to accomplish their jobs without compromising their health. 3.GABRIELLE HERENDEEN | gogabby.com | DRE 01325858 Gabrielle personally packed up a client's home who lives with a chronic lung condition to prepare the house for sale and safe- ly relocated the client out of state for the showings. This helped the client to avoid harmful exposure to the coronavirus. Gabrielle works directly from her heart and genuinely cares about her cli- ents. Her dedication to her client's happiness is evidenced in her tremendous referral-based business. 5.DARREN PUJALET | southbay411.com | DRE 018 45166 Darren, his wife, and their twin 7-year-olds recently traveled to Mexico to help the Homes of Hope organization build five homes for hard-working families who had been raising their children on dirt floors without running water and electricity. The Pujalets sawed, hammered, and painted for three days help give these families safer, more comfortable places to live and greater hope for the future. 6.TUBA GHANNADI | tubasellspv.com | DRE 00922882 Tuba coordinates the donation of clothes, household items, fur- niture and appliances, and other crucial goods to nonprofits such as Harbor Interfaith, Little Sisters of the Poor, LA Mission, and Children's Hospital. She also feeds thousands of homeless through her work with a local group of volunteers. Tuba treats every client like family, both at the office and away from work. 7.DENISE FAST | denisefast.com | DRE 00941563 Using social media to share her positive outlook in difficult times, Denise's uplifting poetry has earned her a large and appreciative following from people facing unprecedented challenges. Along with her poetry, Denise counsels people on relationship issues and helps young adults in her area with life advice. 8.ROBIN DAHLSTROM | realtor4socal.com | DRE 01131013 Two autoimmune diseases, hypothyroidism and celiac disease, couldn't stop Robin from helping more than twenty seniors by delivering groceries and household goods during the pandem- ic. Word spread about her mission to help other vulnerable peo- ple in her neighborhood, and she became well-known to West- side stores including Trader Joes's, Whole Foods, Ralph's, and Walgreens. "My life," she says, "is all about service to others." 9.JASON BUCK | jasonbuck.com | DRE 01248340 Jason volunteered as Director of the Palos Verdes Board of Real- tors for eight years, helping associates and residents learn about the history and character of Palos Verdes and the various fac- tors affecting home prices around the hill. His concern with lo- cal wildlife conservation has inspired Jason to build more than eighty bird boxes that were distributed around the hill to help save the threatened Western Bluebird . 10.IGOR NASTASKIIN | igorrealestate.com | DRE 01317822 When his clients have a problem, Igor steps up—even if that means taking on City Hall. Igor recently noticed a potentially dangerous striping project proposed for a local street in the Hollywood Rivi- era, and led a petition drive to oppose it. After two hearings before the Traffic Commission and a successful appeal to the City Coun- cil, the striping decision was reversed, cementing Igor's reputa- tion as a trusted and respected member of his community. HOW HAVE THESE ELITE REALTORS MADE A DIFFERENCE What is the secret to achieve excellence as a realtor? Helping others and serving communities. These EPLA agents are top producers not only because people in need. In the first half of 2021, these agents are the top-ranked producers companywide. We at RE/MAX Estate Properties wish to honor 4.GAYLE PROBST | gayleprobst.com | DRE 1137236 When the pandemic threatened to keep Gayle from sharing her famously positive outlook with others, Gayle found a way to re- main active and present in the lives of local seniors while safe- guarding their health. She never missed a day in the office, and her community never missed a day of Gayle's unflagging cheer. She always seeks chances to help those that are scared and need a voice of assurance and optimism.