(LAKE TAHOE, Nevada) – Based on independent data recently compiled from the various Lake Tahoe Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Chase International is head and shoulders above all other competing real estate firms in the area in a number of residential transaction categories. According to the statistics complied from the Tahoe Sierra Association of Realtors, Incline Village Board of Realtors and Northern Nevada Board of Realtors MLS, Chase International conducted 59 percent of Lake Tahoe’s property sales (single-family homes) over $10 million and 27 percent over $5 million. Chase also conducted 60 percent of the property sales (single-family and town homes) in Glenbrook, and came in number one in volume in both Incline Village and the East Shore (Glenbrook to Stateline). “Although Chase International has long been the leader in the luxury real estate, it’s beneficial to have these concrete, independent statistics to support our claim,” said Shari Chase, president and CEO, of Chase International. “We are proud to offer our outstanding professional services and extend our expertise to buyers and sellers in all price ranges. In real estate, the right connection makes all the difference and we always look forward to building new relationships.”Chase agents’ average dollar volume per sale in 2006 was also higher than any other company in the area. At a recent company meeting in their Reno, Nevada office, Chase International honored their top agents in 2006, including Trinkie Watson (Tahoe City and Truckee offices), who received the prestigious President’s Award for Outstanding Overall Achievement. Watson outperformed every agent in the Lake Tahoe and Reno/Sparks area by closing $56 million in sales. Also receiving accolades at the meeting were Rookie of the Year, Bill Dooley (Reno office); Top Listing Agent – Volume Sold, Rich Bruener (Tahoe City office); Top Listing Agent – Units and Units Sold, JoAnn Corriera (Reno office); and Top Listing Agent – Volume, Valerie Forte (Tahoe City office). The company also paid tribute to Top Sales Agent – Volume, Jennie Fairchild (Zephyr Cove office); Top Sales Agent – Units, Diane Cohn (Reno office); and Top Referral Agent, Jonathan Dyer (Reno office).Chase International nurtures and encourages professional growth in their agents through the Chase Academy, which encompasses ongoing seminars and leadership classes. In addition to the Chase Academy, Chase also offers a Success Series and an ongoing mentor program. Through these programs, Chase agents have the opportunity to learn about the latest technology utilized in the real estate industry, and to gain powerful negotiating and contract management skills.Founded in 1986, Chase International is a longstanding exclusive member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and Leading Estates of the World, was elected to the Board of Regents for luxury real estate and is an exclusive member of the Artisan Group, comprised of the Bay Area’s top firms. Chase’s membership in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, and its luxury arm, Luxury Portfolio, further positions the company as an industry authority on luxury real estate and strengthens its client services.Chase International also utilizes its membership opportunities in the National Association of Realtors International Division, Woman's Council of Realtors and the International Real Estate Federation (an international network in 60 countries serving all disciplines of real estate). For more information, contact Shari Chase at 866-233-7111 or visit the company website at www.chaseinternational.com.