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Koenig & Strey Taps Mary Ellen Tainer to Lead Winnetka and Evanston Offices

MARY ELLEN TAINER NAMED BRANCH MANAGER OF KOENIG & STREY WINNETKA AND EVANSTON OFFICES

CHICAGO, December 2011 Nancy Nagy, President and CEO, of leading Chicago area real estate brokerage Koenig & Strey Real Living, announced that Mary Ellen Tainer has been named Branch Manager of the company’s Winnetka and Evanston offices. Tainer had previously been the Branch Manager of the Prudential Rubloff office in Evanston. 

Nagy made the announcement to enthusiastic agents gathered in the Evanston and Winnetka offices, “We are thrilled that Mary Ellen Tainer has joined Koenig & Strey,
and that she will lead our Winnetka and Evanston offices.” Nagy continued: “She has earned a fantastic reputation as a branch manager in Evanston for many years, giving her a thorough understanding of the nuances of the near North Shore real estate market. She brings a tremendous amount of experience, wisdom and compassion to this role, along with a stellar record of building successful offices.”

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“Koenig & Strey is a great company with a new, vibrant energy that is reflection of their strong leadership team. Backed by the strength of HomeServices of America and
Berkshire Hathaway, they are uniquely positioned to help clients and agents succeed in this market,” said Tainer. “My philosophy has always been to work hard and smart, have fun, share generously and judge less, and that is a perfect fit for the Koenig & Strey culture. I am surrounded by great people here, and look forward to accomplishing wonderful things in these communities.”

Tainer has been has been a part of Chicago real estate for more than two decades, following a distinguished design career. A longtime resident of the Chicago area, Mary Ellen and her family reside in Northwest Evanston and has deep ties within that community.

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About Koenig & Strey

Koenig & Strey Real Living has over 1000 real estate professionals serving Chicago, the North Shore, Lake County, and the western suburbs. Koenig & Strey is part of the HomeServices of America, Inc™ family of outstanding real estate companies. For additional information, please visit www.koenigstrey.com.

About HomeServices of America

HomeServices of America, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minn., is the second-largest homeownership service provider in the U.S., and is owned by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties and other homeownership services. HomeServices Relocation, LLC is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices, which
provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world. HomeServices operates in 20 states under the following residential real estate brand names: Carol Jones REALTORS; CBSHOME Real Estate; Champion Realty Inc.; Edina Realty; EWM REALTORS; Harry Norman, REALTORS; HOME Real Estate; Huff Realty; Iowa Realty; Koenig & Strey Real Living; Long
Companies; Prudential California Realty; Prudential Carolinas Realty; Prudential First Realty; Prudential York Simpson Underwood; Prudential Yost & Little; RealtySouth; Rector-Hayden REALTORS; Reece & Nichols; Roberts Brothers Inc.; Semonin REALTORS; and Woods Bros. Realty. Information about HomeServices and the locations of its subsidiary companies is available at www.homeservices.com.

 

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