Hanna Pate of ERA Team Advantage in Calhoun was awarded a Leaders’ Circle designation by ERA Franchise Systems LLC. This designation recognizes the ERA network’s highest level of excellence in real estate sales. Announced at the end of January, Hanna will receive additional recognition for this designation at the 2013 ERA International Business Conference, March 21-24 in Austin, Texas.

“An unparalleled commitment to service has clearly contributed to Hanna success and I am pleased to congratulate her on this impressive accomplishment,” said Charlie Young, president and chief executive officer of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. “Fewer than 10 percent of our sales professionals earn this designation, making Hanna not only a role model for the company, but for the entire industry as well. Indeed, she serves as an exemplary ambassador for the brand and I am proud to have her representing ERA Real Estate.”

To qualify for the Leaders’ Circle designation, ERA sales associates or selling-brokers must have achieved a minimum of 65 total closed units or $200,000 in adjusted gross commission (AGC) in 2012. Associate or broker teams must have generated 97.5 total closed units or $300,000 in AGC to earn this designation.

In addition, Hanna also received the Platinum Circle of Honor from the Gordon Board of Realtors. To qualify for this award, associates must have a minimum of 3,000,000 in volume.