Maxwell-Baynes announces "Agents of the Year 2021"

Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate is delighted to announce its 2021 ‘Team Award Winners’. After a successful year of sales, healthy year-on-year growth, vast expansion of the team as well as opening a new agency in La Rochelle, the company is delighted to recognise: Sandrine Chrétien Sebag as ‘Bordeaux Team Agent of the Year’, Daniel Arnold as ‘Country Team Agent of the Year’ and Xavier Routurier as ‘Vineyards Team Agent of the Year’.

In addition, Matthieu Mazière was recognized for his outstanding service to clients with the newest award for ‘Best Client Service’. The overall prize, which was celebrated at the annual team Christmas event in Bordeaux centre, and went to Sandra de Graaf who picked up the award for ‘Overall Team Member of the Year 2021’.

Agent of the Year

All three of the Independent Agents, specialists in their field of luxury real estate, received the awards after a superb performance throughout 2021.

Co-Owner Michael Baynes comments; “With the highest value sale of the year Dan Arnold had an excellent economic performance, however, it was his commitment to the Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate values that led to this award. Dan has outstanding client feedback and is consistently looking for ways to advance not just himself but also his Maxwell-Baynes team mates and colleagues.”

Dan manages the luxury residential portfolio in the Dordogne, from Bergerac to Brantome.

Michael Baynes, Daniel Arnold and Karin Maxwell - January 2022

For the team in Bordeaux, Karin Maxwell, Co-Owner, described why Sandrine Chrétien Sebag deserves the award: “The Bordeaux city market is one of the most competitive in France. Sandrine has shown that even with such pressure, a top professional can perform honestly, ethically and collaboratively advancing not only her own reputation but also the reputation of Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate.”

Sandrine has been a part of the team for a number of years and manages a portfolio across Bordeaux and the ‘Bassin d’Arcachon’.

Christie's International Real Estate in Bordeaux: Karin, Sandrine and Michael - January 2022

For the vineyards arm of the business ‘Vineyards-Bordeaux’, the team manage a range of transactions across the South West of France as well as other important wine regions such as Burgundy, the award went to Xavier Routurier. “Vineyard sales are amongst the most technically complex of all real estate transactions. Through expert advice, outstanding customer service and commitment to his team, Xavier has shown that he is one of the best vineyard transaction managers not just in the Bordeaux region but throughout France” adds Michael.

Vineyards-Bordeaux Agent of the Year, Xavier Routurier - January 2022

Best Client Service Award

The opinions of our clients are one of the most precious ways of knowing if we are doing the right thing and it is for this reason that Maxwell-Baynes has introduced this award for the first time in 2021. Karin comments: “Matthieu’s testimonials speak for themselves and are well worth reading. Such client feedback brings encouragement to the whole team and demonstrate how this business is not just about professionalism and performance but above all trust and relationship”.

Matthieu Mazière manages a portfolio of residential and vineyard properties in and around Bordeaux.

Co-Owners Karin and Michael present the award to Matthieu Mazière

Overall Team Award

“The most coveted and top award this year has gone to Sandra de Graaf who has demonstrated not just outstanding team work but a commitment to Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate during one of the most uncertain and challenging times in its history. Her support and professionalism during Covid-19 as well as the growth of the team to almost double in size have revealed Sandra’s commitment to excellence under intense pressure and in all circumstances” says Michael.

Overall Team Award Winner - Sandra de Graaf with Michael and Karin

Sandra works alongside co-owners Michael and Karin to support clients and agents alike with the general running of the business. Having joined in 2016, she has gone from strength to strength in terms of her industry knowledge, support and managing client relationships. Congratulations to all of our winners.

To find out more about our team of real estate professionals, please click here. Maxwell-Baynes now has around 37 Independent Agents working across the South West of France, from the Charente to the Dordogne – specializing in chateaux, manor houses, city centre apartments and vineyards. Please get in touch if you are interested in buying or selling your luxury property.