Manhattan Beach: Suminski Earns Induction Into REBAC Hall Of Fame

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Tamara Suminski, broker and co-owner of Beach Real Estate Group in Manhattan Beach, has been named to the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Hall of Fame for "going above and beyond to advance buyer representation by providing outstanding service," according to a REBAC news release.

Suminski is one of three honored by REBAC this year. The other two honorees are Sandra (Sandy) Maier Schede, award-winning agent with Maier Real Estate in Meriden, Conn., and the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization and Central Pasco REALTOR® Organization, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla.

The ABR® designation, conferred by REBAC, is held by more than 24,000 REALTORS® who are committed to advocating for homebuyers. "Each of the designees personifies ABR® values and has an admirable history of service," according to the news release.

“I came to real estate from the hotel industry, so I know how important it is to provide an exceptional experience for every customer,” said Suminski. “I have a curious mind. I know that the more I know, the better able I am to communicate meaningfully and provide the customized guidance every homebuyer deserves.”

Suminski is a third-generation REALTOR® with an MBA from Pepperdine University. She "was drawn to real estate by a desire to set her own path and a passion to help people achieve the dream of homeownership. Licensed in 2004, she quickly increased her value by steeping herself in class work that led to ABR®, GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) and other professional designations."

She met her fiancé and partner Chris Duff through their association with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The duo then established the Beach Real Estate Group in 2018, "determined that the small boutique agency would offer clients distinctively personalized support."

Currently, as co-owner of Innovate Success Strategies, Suminski teaches many of the national designation and certification courses offered by NAR, and is a sought-after speaker and trainer at broker conferences nationwide.

She is also a past president of the South Bay Association of REALTORS®, where she was named 2010 REALTOR® of the Year. She is also a graduate of NAR’s Leadership Academy and currently serves on the boards of both NAR and the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.).