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Howard Hanna | Rand Realty announced that Elizabeth Muniz, Celina Rofer and Lauren Kelly have been recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals as three of the top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents in the country. The prestigious award celebrates their exceptional achievements and contributions to the real estate industry.
NAHREP honors the top 250 Latino agents annually, recognizing their outstanding service and their efforts in boosting Hispanic homeownership. With more than 2,000 agents nominated this year, Muniz, Rofer, and Kelly have demonstrated their commitment to excellence and their impact on the communities they serve, brokerage officials noted.
Celina Rofer
“We are honored to have such successful and driven women like Elizabeth, Celina, and Lauren as part of our team at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty,” said Matt Rand, CEO at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty. “Their continued dedication to the real estate industry and their passion for creating a more diverse and inclusive community make a significant difference. Elizabeth, Celina, and Lauren embody the core values and principles we uphold, and their achievements serve as a beacon of inspiration for us all.
Collectively, the 250 award-winning agents, including Muniz, Rofer, and Kelly, have achieved an impressive sales volume of more than $6.5 billion and successfully closed approximately 19,856 transactions. Their hard work and dedication have played a pivotal role in advancing NAHREP’s mission of promoting sustainable Hispanic homeownership.
“I am immensely grateful to NAHREP for acknowledging me as one of the nation’s foremost Latina agents. This recognition humbles me, and I am truly honored to be a guiding force in uplifting my community. My mission is to inspire others to passionately engage with causes that resonate deeply within them. As agents, it is our unwavering responsibility to lead by example and drive meaningful change.” said Muniz.
Lauren Kelly
Rofer, a dedicated advocate for Hispanic homeownership, expressed her deep appreciation upon receiving the prestigious recognition from NAHREP. She stated, “I am honored to have earned this recognition, as it showcases the profound impact agents have on transforming lives through homeownership. As a proud supporter of NAHREP’s mission, I am committed to empowering Hispanics on their path to achieving their dreams of owning a home. Together, we are building a brighter future, one home at a time.”
“I am tremendously honored to be recognized as one of the top Latino agents by NAHREP,” Kelly added. “This distinction validates the hard work and dedication I have put into my career, and I am grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of my clients while contributing to the growth of Hispanic homeownership. Being part of the NAHREP network allows me to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of our clients and the communities we serve. I am proud to be a part of this mission.”
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