About The Crockett Team

"We established The Crockett Team in 1994 to combine the unique talents and expertise of the top professionals in real estate in order to provide the finest in real estate service.   We're proud to say that our efforts have resulted in our team being recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one ot the "Top Realtors in the Country".  To be exact, we were #38 out of 1.2 million Realtors.

In today's real estate market, it's important that you work with the 'Very Best' to represent your best interests.  As a seller, you need someone with experience, expertise, negotiating skills and a proactive marketing plan to get the job done.  As a buyer, you need the professional help and skills to help you beat out all the other buyers looking to buy your dream home.  The Crockett Team has built its reputation and business on the referrals of customers and clients over the years who have benefited greatly from our services.  Thank you!"

                                                                                                                                             Judie, David & Todd Crockett

Biographies

  • Judie Crockett
    CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), REALTOR®
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 336-0663

    "I just love this business and can't wait to get to work in the morning.  I've been blessed with finding a career that really lights my fire.  It's my life and I think it shows in how I approach the business . .  like a college kid on Spring break.  How exciting is that?  I not only love what I do but deeply care about every one of the many people I've helped and continue to help over these many years." 

          Judie is simply "The Best" having earned the reputation as being Lake & Geauga County's Leading Realtor, helping over 2,000 families' dreams come true.   A Lake County native, Judie entered real estate in 1978 quickly rising to the top in the industry through her enthusiasm, energy and passion for the business.  Nationally recognized for her expertise, Judie is regonized as one of the best marketing people in the business which she feels gives her clients a definite advantage in the market.

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  • David Crockett
    CRB (Certified Residential Broker), REALTOR®
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 336-0662
     
    "One of my greatest satisfactions in life has been in helping build a team of top professionals in the real estate business.  I even wrote a book about it.  Total sales so far is about 30 of which I've still got 20 on my desk . . . but that's not the point.  The point is that we've built a team of dedicated people with an entreprenuerial spirit who are really good at what they do. . . and a lot of fun too.  And, every day we work to get a little bit better."
     
    David has been in the real estate business since 1984 when he was hired as the Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer office manager in Mentor, the largest of the company's 32 offices. (This was after he spent 20 years as the Chief Chemist at Lincoln Electric!) In 1994, David retired as the office manager in order to start and build The Crockett Team. David's leadership, organization and vision have allowed The Crockett Team to grow and provide memorable service to our clients.
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  • Todd Crockett
    Listing Specialist, REALTOR®
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 336-0665
    "I think I was genetically bred for real estate by my parents.  It's my life's passion in business (My other passion is right below me on this page).  The more I learn about real estate the more I want to learn.  I've turned into an educational junkie.  I not only constantly read books and attend educational seminars on the business but I also teach the business to top professionals at a national level.  'Competence builds confidence' and I'm confindent that you will receive the very best in real estate counsel and service when you work with The Crockett Team."
     
    A graduate of Lake Catholic High and Arizona State University, Todd was awarded his degree in real estate! Todd is in instructor in the nationally renowned Star Power University which offers specialized education in top quality real estate service and marketing. In addition, Todd is a much sought after speaker on local and national levels for conventions and business seminars.  Todd utilizes his education and experience to incorporate innovative concepts that give our seller clients a major marketing advantage in selling their homes.
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  • Mary Crockett
    Listing Specialist, REALTOR®
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 364-1564
    "In case you're trying to figure out who all the Crocketts are, I'm married to Todd and we have two beautiful children, Giavanna and Christian.  As you might imagine, we've got a pretty hectic schedule with both of us working in real estate while trying to teach the kids how to pass out our business cards.  We're really into a rythym now and have our mojo working.  We're an active family and real estate feeds our adrenaline rush.  We love it.
     
    Personally, I'm energetic, a lot of fun and love the business.  If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, please give me a call.  I promise to provide really great service while making it a very enjoyable experience. 
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  • Shannon Gerome
    REALTOR®, Buyer Specialist
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (216) 536-9669

    "Buyers are naturally excited about looking at homes and seeing what's out there.  Making a move to a new home is a great part of life and it really is exciting.  I understand this.  I also understand that it's my job to keep that excitement from turning into frustration and stress.

         I work to orchestrate the process by guiding buyers through the steps while helping them implement a game plan that best narrows the searches to just those homes that really might meet their needs.  The initial consultation session with buyers really is important.  Many buyers just like to hop in the car and start driving.  This is the quickest path to buyer burnout.  My advice is always slow down, take a deep breath, let's talk about your wants and desires for a few moments and then get into the car.  If you wanted to look at every house in town you should become a mailman.

         My buyers really appreciate this common sense approach.  I've seen just about every home out there and, thus, I can save buyers time and stress with a short consultation session.  If you or anyone you know is looking to make a move, give me a call at (440) 974-7444 and we'll start the great adventure of buying a home."

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  • Scott Newman
    REALTOR®, Buyer Specialist
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 278-0745

    "My experience in retail sales has really helped me in real estate.  As the owner of a successful Maytag appliance store my goal was to surpass all expectations for service . . . and I did.  My goal is the same in real estate.  My clients are not just looking for information on houses.  They want to tap into my market expertise and expect effective communication and responsiveness.  That's their definition of service.  It's mine also.  My clients get my total concentration and focus.  That's my committment to them.

          My family and I have lived in the Lake County area all of our lives.  This gives me a real sense of perspective about our community, its people and the benefits of raising families right here.  This strong sense of family and community carries over to my desire to help people with their real estate moves.  If you or anyone you know is thinking about making a move, call me at (440) 974-7444.  I look forward to your call."

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  • Easton Lemons
    REALTOR®, Buyer Specialist
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 567-0750

    "As a high school athelete (and a pretty good one) I was taught to keep working hard and to constantly improve my skills.  That background has served me well with The Crockett Team.  One of the reasons for our team's success is its learning culture and its goal of continuous improvement in everything we do. My clients really benefit from both my skills and work ethic. 

          As a Listing Partner and a Buyer Specialist, I've developed a good street sense for our market and how best to approach both selling and buying.  I've found that good communication with my clients is perhaps one of my greatest strengths.  It's probably the reason my clients refer so much business to me.  I listen  . . . and then I work really hard to get the results my clients desire.  It's just that simple.

         If you or anyone you know is looking to make a move, call me at (440) 974-7444 and I'll get working for you.  Thanks.

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  • Lisa Cole
    REALTOR®, Listing and Sales Specialist
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 351-2599

    "I begin by listening to my clients' goals and expectations.  From there we work together to create a strategy that will meet those goals and exceed those expectations."

      Lisa has always been passionate about real estate since obtained her license in 2003.  Lisa's expertise, professionalism and genuine concern for her clients' needs are undeniable attractions for every buyer and seller.  She keeps a pulse on the current inventory and a careful watch on market trends which really benefits the sellers and buyers she represents.  Most recently, Lisa spent a year selling homes in the luxury market of Beverly Hills, CA for a boutique real estate firm, Teles Properties.  She continues to stay up to date with the ever-changing industry and holds the National Association of Realtors' "Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)' designation.

    Please review my Resume and then give me a call!

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  • Kathy Tunquist
    REALTOR®, Buyer Specialist
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 478-3656

    "I came into real estate after having sold my home through The Crockett Team.  I was so delighted with the service and their approach to the business I asked to join the team.  My previous career as a top hair stylist gave me the servicing background that I felt gave me the core strength needed to succeed in this highly competitive business . . . and it has.

         I work with both buyers and sellers with my unique specialty being in the area of new construction.  It's said that you are best at what you enjoy the most and my passion is new homes.  Maybe it's the smell of sawdust.  Anyway, I have a certain expertise in new construction which many clients appreciate as we work our way through the process from design to moving day.

        If you or anyone you know is thinking about making a move, give me a call at (440) 974-7444.  I look forward to working with you."

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  • Greg Kolar
    Realtor/Partner
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (216) 469-8600

    "I'm really a people person who loves the business of real estate.  Every day I wake up with the goal of doing something really great that day . . . like helping a family move to a new house (actually, I don't do the actual moving and won't lift anything heavy).  My low key, comfortable approach to working with buyers and sellers hides the fact that I'm really quite successful in helping people meet their real estate goals.  My clients tell me that I make everything seem so easy and fun which is probably the best compliment I can get.  It should be easy and fun for them.

    If you're thinking about making a move (not the lifting part) give me a call and we'll get you moving and have some fun along the way."

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  • Erin Giannetto
    Realtor/Partner
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (216) 538-3845

     "I started on The Crockett Team creating marketing pieces.  I have a background in marketing and I'm really good at it . . . but I just could not stand to watch the other team members working with buyers, selling homes, having fun and high-fiving while I'm dinking around on the computer.  That was it.  I got my license and now I'm on a roll.  I'm really a creative person and I've discovered that you can be really creative in real estate.  The best way to help people in this business is to really listen to what they're saying so that you can save them time, money, stress and effort in reaching their goals.  I'm a great listener.

    My clients appreciate that I don't waste a lot of time, theirs or mine.  I really know this business so that I can just move quickly to 'Git-er-done'.  This career is perfect for me and I have a growing list of enthusiastic clients.  Why don't you join the crowd?"

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  • Sylvia Luck
    REALTOR®, Buyer Specialist
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 221-3342

    "Among my many duties as Buyer Specialist and Listing Partner for The Crockett Team I am also Sales Manager for Judie and David Crockett, assisting them in servicing their clients.  Being a naturally nurturing person makes me perfect for the role of providing extraordinary service for our clients.  I'm really proud to say that every team member on The Crockett Team is dedicated to excellence in service.  It's really a part of our culture.

         I'm also known as the team's "stager".  I been blessed with a natural eye for interior design and decorating which really helps when staging homes to show off their best features.  When your home is on the market it's always in a 'beauty contest' with all of the other competing properties for sale.  That's why it's vitally important to spruce things up and rearrange things a little to better compete.  In every beauty contest, the goal is to make it to the top 3 from which the crown is awarded.  It's the same in real estate.  You want your home to be in the top 3 choices of all the homes the buyers have seen which puts you in position to win.  That's where my staging talents can really help.

        If you or anyone you know is thinking about making a move, give me a call at (440) 974-7444.  I look forward to working with you!"

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  • Susan Furgerson
    Realtor/Partner
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 570-8415

    "My husband and I live in Concord and have two sons; one an aspiring golfer and the other an aspiring musician, both very good headed for great. My biggest fear is that they'll really hit it big and want me to quit real estate and live in an estate somewhere. I'm not doing it. I love real estate. It's so much fun. It fills my days and fullfills my life. I really need your help here. If I continue to do well the boys will quite worrying about me and shag some balls or strum a guitar or whatever.

    I'm not kidding. Call me and put me to work. I'm tired of caddying."

    Susan's clients benefit greatly from her educational and diverse professional background in real estate. After studying business administration at the University of Texas and then pursuing her CCIM (commercial investment designation), she pursued a successful career for several years in residential real estate in Cranberry, PA. Susan's husband David's corporate relocation to Cleveland gave her the opportunity to expand her experience by joining Trammel Crow Company Real Estate as a Real Estate Analyst/Specialist followed by three years as a Transaction Analyst for the Corporate Real Estate Department of Progressive Insurance. In the immediate three years prior to being recruited by The Crockett Team, worked as a Real Estate Paralegal for Thompson Hine, LLP of Cleveland specializing in real estate related project management.

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  • Jon Barnes
    Realtor/Partner
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (216) 513-5590

    "I've come into this business with a business background having run several successful businesses in my career.  I was attracted to and joined The Crockett Team because of they approach real estate as business and not a hobby or part-time job.  I've discovered that it doesn't really matter how a great a salesperson you are if you're not a good business person.  Real estate has changed over the years.  It's a tough and serious business that requires focus, creativity and business acumen.  That's why I joined the 'Best in the Business'.

    My clients appreciate my business approach to real estate.  My strengths are service and communication.  Having worked in several other businesses in the past, I understand that great results come from a dedication to service and hard work.  Put me to work!"

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  • Debbie Conner
    REALTOR®, Office Manager and Closing Coordinator
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 974-7444
    "The team members above me on this page are always so excited about all of their sales but I'm the one who has to handle most of their paperwork and details after the celebrations. . . and I love doing it.  I've earned the nickname 'the General' and rightfully so.  I'm the Office Manager but, more importantly, I'm the Closing Coordinator who handles the myriad of details regarding the title work, inspections, deed, loan approval, appraisal, city inspections, utility changes, move dates and whatever else is necessary to keep everything moving along smoothly.  I've been doing this for 20+ years and really into the flow of this stuff. 
     
    So, while everyone else is high-fiving, I've got everyone's back covered.   Party on!"
     
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  • Nicole Sheehy
    Client Service Manager
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 974-7444

    "Promises, promises, promises . . . We make a lot of promises when we list a property for sale and it's my job to help keep every one of them.  The Crockett Team's 'Marketing Plan' has proven highly successful in getting homes sold but it involves a lot of stuff to do.  That's a good part of my job.  I'm not just another pretty face . . . although it has been brought to my attention that I . . anyway, my role on the team is to initiate and implement our marketing plan which includes various print media but, more importantly, our unique Internet strategy that really gets results. 

    It's really a lot of fun to work here and I've learned that 'success is fun'.  It's fun to see the marketing plan that we put together really work to get people moving . . . and I'm an important part of that effort.  I just love my job! . . . and I think it shows."

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  • Cathy Walker
    Direct Marketing Manager
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

    Phone: (440) 974-7444
    "I started out with the team as the 'Supreme Commander of Signs and Lockboxes' . .  a title given to me in lieu of a raise . . but I've grown in my career to one of the most important roles on The Crockett Team.  We have an aggressive and unique marketing plan for our sellers which requires creative photograpy that shows off the very best attributes of our homes.  I'm really good at that  .  . and at polishing up some of the photos which might need a little help.  In most cases, the first showing for a home is on the Internet and I work hard to make sure that our photo displays invite buyers to take a personal visit of our homes which is the ultimate goal of our marketing.
     
    I'm part of the 'Creativity Team' that works to implement our various marketing campaigns which includes postcards, brochures, email campaigns, sky writing, whatever and whatever works.  (and for those of you thinking of taking up a collection for me, I did get a raise.)"
     
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    8804 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
    OH 44077 US

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    "Mascot" may seem like an honory title just to make me feel good but I've really got an important job on the team.  I keep the team grounded so that success doesn't go to their heads.  Nobody's too important to pet my head or scratch my belly.  Don't you just love that when someone does it to you?  We sell a lot of homes on The Crockett Team but we also have our priorities in place.  Chow! . . . all of a sudden I'm hungry."

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