Movers & Shakers
Pearl Realty hires new Director of Sales and Operations
April Markowski is the new director of sales and operations of the Hayden-based real estate brokerage Pearl Realty. She leads the residential and commercial real estate office located at 9493 N. Government Way, and oversees its team of agents and operation staff serving North Idaho and eastern Washington.
Joel Pearl, broker and owner of Pearl Realty, hired Markowski for this position on Nov 1. Markowski is armed with an impressive real estate sales career of her own paired with a deep understanding of contracts, escrow and title. Markowski joined Pearl Realty in 2016 as a transaction coordinator following her career at Kootenai Title, but she quickly advanced into sales.
In April’s first six months as an agent, she sold $15 million in real estate. Fast forward five years and in 2021 alone April sold an incredible $37 million in real estate — setting record residential sales in Spokane, Hayden Lake, Spirit Lake and Rathdrum.
“I’ve been in the business for 18 years and have never been more confident in somebody who understands sales and leadership,” said Pearl, who started his real estate career in 2004. “I’ve seen a lot of brokers and leaders of real estate companies who don’t have sales experience. April is incredibly well suited to continue the theme of excellence at Pearl Realty — in service, value to our clients and taking us to the next level as the real estate industry is evolving before our eyes.”
You can contact Pearl Realty at 208-762-5500 or www.pearlrealty.com.
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Wallick & Volk hires new loan officer
Wallick & Volk mortgage lending in Coeur d'Alene announce its newest loan officer Chris Noland.
Noland was born and raised in the Spokane area and spent summers on Lake Coeur d'Alene at his family’s lake cabin. He attended Ferris High School and earned a B.A. in psychology from Whitworth University. He also earned a master’s in business administration from the University of Idaho.
Noland has nearly 17 years’ experience in mortgage lending developing an extremely successful career and building a reputation for integrity and honesty. With a background in education and counseling, Noland has a unique way of approaching his business. It is his goal to make sure the client fully understands the process, so they may always be able to make highly informed decisions. Communication in a real estate transaction is key and he prides himself on being highly available to his clients even late at night or on the weekends. Noland also has three years’ experience in real estate sales as a Realtor which serves as a valuable asset in fully understanding all parts of a real estate transaction.
Noland is also highly involved in the community and has served in a number of capacities including chairman of the board for Idaho Drug Free Youth (iDFY) and vice chair and treasurer for the board for Hayden Canyon Charter School. His long history in the real estate industry in our area has helped him to build a vast network of professionals.
In his free time, you can find him boating and golfing in the summers or just playing at home with his daughter and two sons. Let Noland's vast experience in the industry and dedication to his clients go to work for you and help you realize your real estate dreams.
Information: 208-626-4200 or www.wvmbcoeurdalene.com
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