Munda Leads Office in June Sales

Michelle Munda was named June Individual Agent Leader for the Griffin/Spalding County office of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty. She has been the office's top producer every month in 2008.

Brandy Matthews was the Griffin office's No. 2 producer during the month, and Artelia Carter was No. 3.

Munda, who earned her real estate training through MLS Sales Associate Training and who joined Coldwell Banker Bullard in fall of 2001, is a resident of Griffin. Her business background includes 12 years in banking and investment.

Munda Leads the Pack

Michelle Munda was the May Individual Agent Leader both companywide and for the Griffin/Spalding County office of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty. She has been the office's top producer every month in 2008.

Tammi Lamb of the McDonough/Henry County office was the month's No. 2 producer for the company, and Lynne Thacker of the Jackson/Butts County office was No. 3.

Nancy Key was the Griffin office's No. 2 producer during the month, and Angela Sweatmon was No. 3.

Munda, who received her real estate training through MLS Sales Associate Training and who affiliated with Coldwell Banker Bullard in fall of 2001, is a resident of Griffin. Her business background includes 12 years in banking and investment.

In 2002, she was recognized as the No. 3 producer in her office and received a Certificate of Merit from her company for her production. The next year year, she received membership in the Million Dollar Club, was a member of Coldwell Banker's International President's Circle, and was the No. 1 producer for her office. Then, in 2004, she was named to Coldwell Banker's International President's Elite, was again the top producer in her office, and was once again a member of the Million Dollar Club.

In 2005, Munda was honored as the Top Individual Agent Leader companywide and for her office. Her other 2005 recognition included selection to the Coldwell Banker International President's Circle and Million Dollar Club membership. In 2006, she was once again the No. 1 producer for her office and was No. 3 companywide. Other honors during the year included Million Dollar Club membership and selection to the Coldwell Banker International President�s Circle.

Last year, her honors included No. 1 Individual Producer for both the company and her office and membership in the Coldwell Banker International President's Elite and the Million Dollar Club.

Termite Control Not for Novices

You can try and control the insects inside and around your house yourself. But leave the termites to the professionals, says a University of Georgia expert.

“There are a few pests you can’t really tackle yourself. I could walk you through ant, flea and cockroach control, but not termite control. You can’t tackle them yourself,” said Dan Suiter, an entomologist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Equipment essential

"Effective termite control involves product selection, chemical formulations and, most importantly, proper equipment," he said.

“Even if you could get the right chemicals, you’d need the right equipment,” Suiter said. “And you can’t even rent it.”

Suiter coordinates pest control operator trainings at the Georgia Structural Pest Control Training Facility in Griffin, Ga.

Many homeowners try do-it-yourself termite treatments after getting “sticker shock” from a professional’s quoted price.

False security

“They purchase over-the-counter chemicals, spend a Saturday applying them and then feel pretty good about the job they’ve done,” Suiter said. “The problem is they now have a false sense of security. Think of what’s at stake. Your home is the biggest investment you have.”

Termite treatments typically cost several hundred to $1,000, depending on the severity of the infestation, he said. It typically takes several hundred gallons of pesticide at a cost of $2 per gallon to treat an average home unless baits are used.

“If you have your home treated, the termite control company cannot treat again unless there is evidence of termites,” he said. “The first treatment is viewed as a preventative measure.”
Suiter encourages homeowners to keep in mind what they’re paying for when they sign a contract with a pest control company. “You’re paying for the treatment and for their expertise,” he said.

Termite trivia

Because of the hot and humid climate, the Southeast is known as the termite belt, Suiter said. Three native termite species and one introduced species from China can be found in this region.
Signs of a termite infestation include damaged wood, shelter tubes and flying termites. In the spring, winged termites swarm, leaving their colony to mate and start new colonies.

“Termites really don’t have it out for you personally,” Suiter said. “They’re just foraging for food. They prefer softer spring wood, and they rely on moisture to survive. That’s why they bring mud up with them.”

Many people confuse termites with winged ants. But ants have a waist and termites don’t. And, ants have jointed antennae and termite antennae are straight. Both have two pairs of wings, but termite wings are all the same size. The first pair of ant wings is smaller than the other pair.
For more information on urban pests, go to the UGA Urban Pest Management program Web site at www.gabugs.uga.edu. For detailed information on termite contracts in Georgia, call the Georgia Department of Agriculture at (404) 656-3641.

By Sharon Omahen
University of Georgia

2007 Top Producer Announced

Top individual producer companywide during 2007 for Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty was Michelle Munda from the Griffin/Spalding County office.

Steven Dickens from the Newnan/Coweta County office was No.2, and Phil Wagner from the McDonough/Henry County office was No. 3.

The recognition came at the company’s annual Awards Breakfast, held recently at Eagle’s
Landing Country Club.

Michelle Munda Leads Griffin Office

Michelle Munda continues as the Individual Agent Leader for
the Griffin/Spalding County office of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty,
and she has repeated as the month’s No. 2 individual producer
companywide. The latest recognition was for April.

Alisia Fletcher was the Griffin office’s No. 2 producer during
the month, and Brandy Matthews was No. 3.

Munda, who earned her real estate training through MLS Sales
Associate Training and who joined Coldwell Banker Bullard in fall of
2001, is a resident of Griffin. Her business background includes 12
years in banking and investment.

In 2002, she was named the No. 3 producer in her office and
received a Certificate of Merit from her company for her production.
The next year year, she received membership in the Million Dollar
Club, was a member of Coldwell Banker’s International President’s
Circle, and was the No. 1 producer for her office. Then, in 2004, she
was selected to Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Elite,
was again the top producer in her office, and was once again a member
of the Million Dollar Club.

In 2005, Munda was honored as the Top Individual Agent Leader
companywide and for her office. Her other 2005 recognition included
selection to the Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle
and Million Dollar Club membership. In 2006, she was once again the
No. 1 producer for her office and was No. 3 companywide. Other honors
during the year included Million Dollar Club membership and
selection to the Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle.

Last year, her honors included No. 1 Individual Producer for
both the company and her office and membership in the Coldwell Banker
International President’s Elite and the Million Dollar Club.