Larry Wanke

A little bit about me -I was born and raised on the east side of Cleveland and can honestly say there is nowhere I would rather live, work, play and raise a family. With all that Cleveland has to offer, it's the people that make our city great. I have spent my entire life building relationships in this community and consider it my duty, honor and privilege to serve the wonderful people that call Cleveland home! Professional Experience: Realtor - Keller Williams (2014 -present) - Remax HomeSource (2004 - 2014) - Realty One (1999 - 2003) President/Owner - Wanke Realty Co Ltd (1996 - 2013) - Real Estate Investment Company Financial Services - AXXA Advisors (1992 - 1994) Quarterback - 1991 NFL draft selection of the New York Giants; was the last player selected -"Mr. Irrelevant." Here's how my professional experience will benefit you... => New York Giants- While representing you, no one will out work me or compete harder to protect your interests. I will bring the same competitive fire to every transaction. The same fire that helped me to become an NFL draft choice - a unique distinction as very few players are drafted out of Div III programs. I ended my career in college at, Div III John Carroll University. => AXXA Advisors - While representing you, I will assist you in evaluating all of the financial aspects of your transaction. There are numerous ways to save money and increase value when buying or selling a house and I'll show you how. The numbers matter - proper preparation, evaluation and implementation of creative strategies will maximize value and help insure your success!! => Wanke Realty Co Ltd - While representing you, I will pass along the invaluable lessons I've learned while building a million dollar investment company. I bought and sold 60+ properties on my own prior to becoming a realtor. I owned and operated 38 units at the height of my business and successfully bought and sold dozens of re-habs. I saw it all in 20+ years of investing and the treasure chest of those experiences will be of great benefit to you!! => Real Estate Agent - While representing you, I will go to battle for your interests and walk you through every step of the buying and/or selling process. I transitioned out of my real estate investment company in 2013, so I could focus exclusively on what I love doing - helping people buy and sell real estate as a full time realtor. I have been a top producing agent since becoming a realtor in 2000 and for 13 of those years accomplished it while running a successful investment company. That part of my life is behind me now. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to dedicate my time and effort into putting all of my knowledge, experience and expertise into working for you!! Education: - John Carroll University (1989 - 92) - B.S. Sociology- University of Pittsburgh (1986 - 88) - Athletic Scholarship- Cleveland Benedictine H.S. (Class of 86) Awards/Achievements: - 2023 Cleveland Magazine - Top Real Estate Agents in Northeast Ohio - 2022 Keller Williams - Top Team - Gold - 2022 America's Best - Ohio Teams - 2022 Keller Williams - Top 10 Agent - 2022 Keller Williams - Top Producing Agent - 2022 Cleveland Magazine - Top Real Estate Agents in Northeast Ohio - 2022 Homesnap's Top 5% - Featured in Cleveland Magazine 2022 as NE Ohio top 5% of agents - 2022 Real Producers Top 500 Recognition - 2021 America's Best: top 1.5% of 1.4 million real estate professionals in the US - 2021 Cleveland Magazine - Top Real Estate Agents in Northeast Ohio - 2021 Ohio Realtors President's Sales Club - Award of Excellence - KW Greater Metropolitan 2020 Mega Multiplier - The Larry Wanke Group - Keller Williams - 2020 Pinnacle of Performance - Silver - Team Sales Volume - Featured in Cleveland Magazine 2020 as NE Ohio top 5% of agents - Featured in Top Agent Magazine - 2020 - Featured in Real Producers Magazine - 2020 - Featured in Cleveland Magazine 2019 as NE Ohio top 5% of agents - Keller Williams 2019 - Mega Multiplier Award - Keller Williams - Top Producing Agent 2019 - Keller Williams - "Exemplary Customer Service Award" - Keller Williams - 2019 Pinnacle of Performance - Silver - Individual Sales Volume - Keller Williams - 2018 Pinnacle of Performance - Silver - Individual Sales Volume - Keller Williams - 2017 Pinnacle of Performance - Silver - Individual Sales Volume - Keller Williams - 2016 Pinnacle of Performance - Silver - Individual Sales Volume - Mega Million Dollar Producer - multiple years - Keller Williams - Million Dollar Sales Club - Remax (Office Top Producer ) - Remax 100% Award Recipient - Remax Top 5 Producer in N.E. Ohio - Remax Top 10 Team Producer in N.E. Ohio - Remax President's Club - Remax Executive Club - OAR President's Award - OAR President's Sales Club - OAR Award of Achievement - Certified Negotiation Specialist - Cabor Professional of the Year with Award of Achievement - multiple years - Outstanding Achievement Award Athletic Scholarship Awards: - Lowsman Award Recipient (NFL - Last Player Selected 1991) - John Carroll University (Team Captain, Leadership Award) - John Carroll University (Athletic Hall of Fame) - University of Pittsburgh (John Michaelson Award) - Benedictine H.S. (Team Captain, Athletic Hall of Fame) - Lou Groza Award Recipient - PD Top 25 H.S. Football Players - past 50 years