Kevin Sperle Named "Emmy" Award Winner

Edina, Minn. – Jan. 16, 2013 – Kevin Sperle, a licensed REALTOR with the 6800 France Ave. office of Edina Realty, was honored with an "Emmy" award on Wed., Jan. 16 at Edina Realty's annual Expo event.

Established to honor company founder Emma L. Rovick, the “Emmy” Award is given annually to two people, one employee and one agent, who exemplify Edina Realty’s traditions of honesty, integrity, and commitment, and contribute significantly to the company.

Sperle joined Edina Realty in 2002 after working for 25 years in radio and broadcasting and advertising. He serves as his office's chairman for the Edina Realty Foundation, organizing office functions and obtaining donations for annual fundraisers, and he also oversees the Edina Realty Foundation's grant committee. Sperle volunteers as a Eucharistic minister with St. Mary's Basilica.

"Kevin's colleagues say he is always willing to go the extra mile to help them, and takes the initiative to serve others. He clearly exemplifies the qualities of an Edina Realty Emmy winner, said Bob Peltier, president and CEO of Edina Realty Home Services.

The 6800 office, located at 6800 France Ave. S. in Edina, houses over 140 agents who help homebuyers and sellers all over the Twin Cities metro area and southwest suburbs.

For more information on Edina Realty, visit www.edinarealty.com.

Edina Realty, a subsidiary of HomeServices of America, is one of the nation’s largest real estate companies with approximately 60 real estate offices throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin and nearly 2,100 REALTORS®. Edina Realty's family of companies includes Edina Realty, Edina Realty Title, and Edina Realty Mortgage. Edina Realty handled more than 27,000 transactions and $5.4 billion in sales volume in 2011. For more information, visit www.edinarealty.com, m.edinarealty.com, or find us on Facebook: facebook.com/EdinaRealty; and Twitter:Twitter.com/Edina_Realty.