Circle of Excellence Applications Open August 1, 2024!

RAGC’s Circle of Excellence is an elite club of Cincinnati’s top agents. Each year we honor those who have excelled with outstanding residential sales performance.

Award Categories

  • Lifetime Achievement
  • REALTOR® of the Year
  • Manager of the Year
  • Good Neighbor
  • Affiliate of the Year
  • Young Professionals Network Rising Star Award

How to Qualify

  • Your eligibility begins with at least a minimum of 3-month membership as  RAGC.
  • The recognition period runs from October 1 – September 30.
  • We honor inductees into the club at a special awards ceremony.

See Rules for complete qualifications.

Beginning in 2024, the Top Team Award will be presented in each Circle of Excellence Team category (small, medium, and large) at every level (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond).

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2024 Circle of Excellence Nominations

All award applications must be submitted via your RAGC Member Portal

Method 1: Each Individual applicant must have closed a minimum of $3,500,000 in Sales Volume as a result of the applicant’s participation in selling, listing, referral fees and tip fees related to the sale of real estate during the recognition period. Only the “Sold Price” in the MLS will be counted as Sales Volume. (See Rules for complete qualifications).

Method 2: Each Team must have closed a minimum of (see chart below for qualification amounts) in Sales Volume as a result of any of the team members’ (only those listed on the application and meet membership requirement) participation in selling, listing, referral fees and tip fees related to the sale of real estate during the recognition period. Only the “Sold Price,” as shown in the MLS, will be counted as Sales Volume.

Please review the Circle of Excellence Levels here:

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2024 Rising Star Award Nominations

NEW FOR 2024! RISING STAR AWARD

The Young Professionals Network Rising Star Award celebrates exceptional REALTORS® with less than three years of experience who are on track to achieve $2 million in sales. Eligible candidates demonstrate active involvement in the community and the real estate industry, coupled with high ethical standards and enthusiasm for their profession. Nominations must be submitted through the designated online form by the deadline, ensuring all candidates are in good standing with the REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati.

The Deadline for Applications is October 14, 2024

An application submitted after October 14, 2024 will be automatically audited and charged an additional $650.00 late fee.

Nomination Forms

Nomination forms are in your Member Portal under the Forms tab on the left.

Transaction Sheet

Please fill out the form, save the form to your computer, and then upload the completed form to your member portal application.

2023-24 Rules

Eligibility and entry requirements.