Quick answer: For 2024, RateMyAgent recognized Brian and Jonelle as one of its Top 10 Agents for the State of Oklahoma, Agent of the Year for Durant, OK, and Agent of the Year for Bryan County, OK. They were also nominated for RateMyAgent's Agent of the Year for the State of Oklahoma. The awards are based on verified client reviews.
We don't post about ourselves very often, but this one meant a lot to us, because it came from our clients. Here is what the recognition was, how it works, and why we are grateful.
What awards did Brian and Jonelle receive for 2024?
| 2024 RateMyAgent recognition | Status |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Agents, State of Oklahoma | Awarded |
| Agent of the Year, Durant, Oklahoma | Awarded |
| Agent of the Year, Bryan County, Oklahoma | Awarded |
| Agent of the Year, State of Oklahoma | Nominated |
To be clear about that last line: we were nominated for the statewide Agent of the Year award. The other three are awards we received. 🏆
How are RateMyAgent awards decided?
RateMyAgent is a review platform for real estate agents. Its awards are built on client reviews rather than sales volume or peer voting, and the platform checks that reviews come from real, verified transactions. That is why this recognition matters to us: it reflects what the people we actually helped said about the experience.
- Source: reviews from buyers and sellers after a closed transaction
- Verification: reviews are tied to verified sales
- Focus: the client experience, not just the number of deals
You can read what clients have said about working with us on our reviews page.
What did the recognition mean to us?
Honestly, it surprised us. Jonelle put it best when we heard the news: this business is about people and relationships, not only numbers. Brian's take was that it reflects the trust clients placed in us, especially around the lake we both love. Neither of us got into real estate for awards, but hearing from clients this way was a real encouragement. 💙
We owe a big thank-you to every client, friend, and family member who trusted us with a move, a sale, or a first home.
What goes into the way we work?
We don't have a secret formula, but a few habits guide every transaction:
- Client first: we start by asking what you actually need, and we keep asking as things change.
- Local knowledge: we live and work in Durant and around Lake Texoma, on both the Texas and Oklahoma sides.
- Keep learning: we invest in training and new tools so our clients get current advice.
How can reviews help you choose an agent?
Whoever you hire, verified reviews are one of the most useful tools you have. A few tips for reading them:
- Look for detail. Reviews that describe how the agent handled a problem tell you more than a star rating.
- Match the situation. Find reviews from clients with a sale or purchase like yours, such as a lake home, land, or a first home.
- Check for recent activity. Recent reviews show how the agent works in today's market.
- Then talk to them. A quick call will tell you whether their style fits yours.
Where do we help buyers and sellers?
Our home base is Durant and Bryan County, including Calera, Mead, Bokchito and Caddo, and we cover the wider Texoma region on both sides of the lake. Whether you're after a first home, an investment property, land, or a lake place, start with our Durant, OK Realtor page or the Texoma buyer guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is RateMyAgent?
RateMyAgent is a review platform for real estate agents. Its annual awards are based on verified client reviews.
Which 2024 awards did Brian and Jonelle win?
RateMyAgent named them a Top 10 Agent for the State of Oklahoma, Agent of the Year for Durant, OK, and Agent of the Year for Bryan County, OK.
Did they win Agent of the Year for Oklahoma?
They were nominated for RateMyAgent's statewide Agent of the Year for 2024.
Where can I read client reviews?
Visit our reviews page to see what clients say.
Related reading
- Meet Brian & Jonelle Allen
- Durant, Oklahoma: gateway to Lake Texoma
- How to work with a local Realtor at Lake Texoma
Buying or selling in Durant, Bryan County, or around Lake Texoma? We'd be glad to help you too. Call or text Love My Texoma Home Team | INC Realty at (580) 217-7435. We'd love to help.
