Gretchen Volkenstein, Recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2023 Top Agent

Nov 15, 2023

From investment insights to picture-perfect sales, Gretchen serves Southwest Michigan with heart and expertise.

New York City, New York Nov 15, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - Gretchen is a real estate agent with At Properties in Saint Joseph, Michigan. As a homeowner and investor in the area, she takes great pleasure in helping individuals find their perfect primary residence, vacation home, or investment property.

Her extensive experience includes working with families relocating to the Saint Joseph area, where she shares her knowledge and enthusiasm for the unique region. Gretchen is also passionate about collaborating with sellers, providing them with the top photo, staging, and marketing package available to ensure they receive the maximum value for their homes.

Having always considered Southwest Michigan her home, Gretchen spent a significant part of her childhood and high school years in the Saint Joseph area. Her passion for real estate has been a constant throughout her life. At the tender age of 12, with her parents' assistance, she acquired her first investment property for $19,000!

In 2007, Gretchen graduated with distinction from Indiana University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Public Relations. After living in California and Germany for seven years, she returned to Southwest Michigan in 2014.

Over the years, Gretchen has demonstrated her expertise by successfully managing rental properties, renovating a century-old farmhouse, remodeling a mid-century home in Germany, and overseeing the completion of her family's investment property in Aruba.

Deeply committed to the local community, Gretchen actively engages in communication and event planning. She founded the group, Berrien County Strong-Community in Action, and serves on the boards of various non-profit organizations in Southwest Michigan.

Recognized for her outstanding achievements, Gretchen was honored as one of Southwest Michigan's "40 under 40" by Moody on the Market in 2018.

In 2019, 2021, and 2022, she was voted the "Favorite Real Estate Agent of the Year" through polling conducted by the Herald Palladium's annual balloting for professional accolades. In 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, she was bestowed with the prestigious Diamond Award for her exceptional real estate sales exceeding 15 million dollars in each of those years.

Expanding on her accolades, Gretchen was recognized as one of the inaugural BOLD Women of Business in Southwest Michigan in April of 2022, chosen by a group of local leaders, peers, and community businesses.

Over the past few years, she achieved notable recognition in the real estate industry. Gretchen was distinguished as one of America's Top 1% of Most Productive Sales Associates in a ranking report by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International.

Furthermore, she was prominently featured as a Top National Agent in the March 2021 edition of TOP AGENT MAGAZINE, both nationally and internationally; holds membership in the prestigious "America's Best Real Estate Agents"; and was honored as a Top Real Estate Agent in St. Joseph for the year 2022.

Outside of real estate, Gretchen enjoys spending quality time with her boys, Finn and Will, traveling, volunteering, indulging in boating activities on Lake Michigan, and savoring the splendid beaches and numerous attractions that Southwest Michigan has to offer.

Learn More about Gretchen Volkenstein:

Through her Best Agent's profile, https://bestagents.us/profile?agent=2120271 or through At Properties, https://www.atproperties.com/agents/8202/gretta-volkenstein

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Clyde Mondilla is back where he has been so many times before – on top of the leaderboard, within reach of another Philippine Golf Tour title and in control of his own destiny. This time, however, the seasoned, multi-titled campaigner is determined to change the ending. Riding a blistering start and a relentless birdie spree, Mondilla fired an eight-under 64 under preferred lies to storm from four shots down into the outright lead after the third round of the ICTSI South Pacific Classic on Thursday, putting himself in prime position to end a title drought that has lingered since 2024. “I’ve been working on my iron and wedge play this week, making a few adjustments to fix the mistakes I made at Pueblo," said Mondilla in Filipino, one of the winningest players on the PGT whose last victory came two years ago at Caliraya Springs, when he defeated Angelo Que by three strokes. The Bukidnon ace opened with four straight birdies, erased his deficit to catch halfway leader Lee Song at 13-under, then sustained the charge over the remaining holes to seize the solo lead at 16-under 200. It was a stirring reminder of Mondilla’s ability to take control of a tournament when his game clicks. But it also brought back memories of what happened just days ago at Pueblo de Oro – when a spectacular third-round surge put him in command, only for a disastrous final-day 73 to send him tumbling to fourth. This time, Mondilla is hoping the lessons of that painful finish will make all the difference. Standing in his way is Song, who has been knocking on the door of a breakthrough since topping the PGT Qualifying School in 2023. The Korean, who surged into the lead with rounds of 67 and 65, remained firmly in contention despite Mondilla’s spectacular charge, carding a 69 for a 201. “Itwasagoodround,althoughImadealotofmistakes.Still,Imanagedtosaveparonafewholes,”saidSong. AshepreparesforhisfirstseriousbidforaPGTtitle,Songvowedtosticktohisgameplan. “It’sthesamemindset.I’lljustplayforpar,hitthefairwaysandgreens,andtake advantage ofanybirdieopportunitiesthatcomemyway,”headded. Sean Ramos, who joined the crowded leaderboard with a 66 in the second round, remained in the hunt at 203, also after a 69. He recovered from an opening bogey with three birdies over the next six holes but could not sustain the momentum, finishing with a string of pars before birdying the 17th to stay in solo third. Gab Manotoc, meanwhile, saw his bid for a maiden PGT breakthrough lose ground after a 73. Following rounds of 66 and 67, the bogey-free brilliance that had fueled his early charge gave way to a tougher day. After a frontside 35, he faltered with bogeys on Nos. 12, 14 and 15 before bouncing back with a birdie the 16th for the third straight day. He dropped to fourth at 206. “Putter was cold today and the three bogeys came from mental errors. I have to clean that up and try to post a number tomorrow,” said Manotoc. Mondilla’s recent run has been a study in promise and frustration. After spending time away from the Tour to attend to farm work in Bukidnon, Mondilla returned to competitive action in Negros Occidental last month, tying for eighth before placing fourth in Iloilo. He then contended for the title at Pueblo de Oro, only to see his bid unravel in the final round. Rather than dwell on the missed opportunities, Mondilla has focused on making the adjustments needed to finish the job. “My confidence is back, so hopefully, I can get the win,” he said. The adjustment appears to be paying dividends. Mondilla hit all fairways and his early precision, with several approaches settling inside eight feet, helped fuel his opening blitz and erase the four-shot deficit in a hurry. He piled up 10 birdies in a round that showcased the scoring touch that once made him one of the Tour’s most formidable players. Even two costly three-putts, on Nos. 13 and 16, could not derail his charge. The latter proved particularly frustrating. After unleashing a 380-yard drive on the par-4 16th, Mondilla had just 80 yards left to the pin but came up short with his approach, then needed three putts from 20 yards to end with a bogey. Still, he closed with authority, birdying the last two holes to move ahead of Song and take the lead on his own. With 18 holes left, Mondilla is not planning an elaborate tactical overhaul. His approach is simpler: trust the changes he has made, stay committed to the process and let his game dictate the outcome. “I won’t put pressure on myself. I’ll just enjoy and try to shoot low,” said Mondilla. He believes he is also rediscovering the form that carried him to the PGT Order of Merit crown in 2017, when he captured three titles in a dominant season. “I feel good after a long break while doing farm work in Bukidnon,” he said. 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