Newmark Zimmer Brokers Obtain Major Achievements in the Real Estate Industry

In 2024, Newmark Zimmer brokers achieved significant milestones in the real estate sector by completing a diverse array of sales and leasing transactions and garnering numerous accolades. The team’s dedication and expertise in delivering exceptional results for their clients across various sectors of the industry continues to position them as a trusted leader in the industry, consistently exceeding client expectations.  As a result, Newmark Zimmer continues to build lasting relationships and foster growth in an ever-evolving market.

Every year, Newmark Zimmer holds an award ceremony, this year continued the tradition, which honors the dedication and hard work of its employees and brokers. Awards for the ceremony spotlight production, benchmarks, effort and diligence. 

The recipient of the First Deal Award, honoring a new brokers first paid deal was Matt McCauley. The Rising Star Award was given to Trey DeRousse and celebrates brokers with less than five years with the company while displaying continuous growth advancements year-over-year. Trey DeRousse also took home the People’s Choice Award. This award is given to brokers, voted by peers as always in the office, working hard, making calls, meeting with potential clients, networking and putting in the most effort.

The Top Sender Award was presented to Michael VanBuskirk and honors the broker with the most outbound referrals by commission that were paid in an awards year. The Top Lister Award was given to John Hassler and celebrates the broker with the highest number of new listings during the award year.

Michael VanBuskirk achieved the highest honor of the year, winning the Hugh J. Zimmer Top Producer Award. This award recognizes the broker with most revenue received in an awards year. Additionally, lifetime achievement awards were given to two employees in 2024 for their loyalty and total sales volume with the company. Michael VanBuskirk reached the $20 million milestone and Tommy Gentry hit the $1 million benchmark.

Outside of the company awards, numerous brokers achieved success throughout the commercial real estate industry. The Kansas City Business Journal’s list of Heavy Hitters, which ranks Kansas City’s commercial real estate brokers through production numbers included 14 Newmark Zimmer brokers. These brokers included Chris Robertson, Christian Roustic, Graham Stark, John Faur, John Hassler, Kassie Murphy, Mark Long, Michael VanBuskirk, Nick Suarez, Nicole Gutesha, Raegen Root, Seamus McLaughlin, Tommy Gentry and Trey DeRousse.

The CoStar Power Broker Awards recognize and celebrate commercial real estate’s top brokers. This year, 13 Newmark Zimmer brokers were recognized in the Power Broker category. These brokers included Chris Robertson, David Zimmer, John Hassler, Justin Beal, Mark Long, Michael VanBuskirk, Nick Suarez, Nicole Gutesha, Raegen Root, Rick Chamberlain, Scott Bluhm, Seamus McLaughlin and Vic Cascio.

Additionally, Chris Robertson was inducted into the Midwest Real Estate News CRE Hall of Fame. Scott Bluhm was honored as the 2024 Broker of the Year by RE Journals Kansas City. Hugh Riley was selected as an IOS List 2024 Top 25 Industrial Outdoor Storage Sales Brokers. Mark Long, John Hassler and Scott Bluhm were awarded the 2024 CoStar Impact Award for Lease of the Year. Raegen Root was awarded Emerging Leader Award from CREW Kansas City and selected for Ingram’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2024.