Kevin grew up on a beautiful horse farm in Hebron, Kentucky – a true Bluegrass childhood. He previously volunteered to lead work-out programs for the University of Kentucky Football Team – including Randall Cobb!
A dedicated Lexingtonian all her life, Heather comes from a background in early childhood education and devotion to her own children as a stay at home mother. Heather received her degreein Early Childhood Education and worked as Pre-School teacher and a substitute teacher for Elementary level education. She also owns her own seasonal small business “With Bells On.” She is quite the Jane-Of-All-Trades.
A dog lover, a cat lover, and loves most other pets — Tim O’Neil is the best of both personalities! Tim received his bachelor’s degree in English and previously work in State Government, Teaching, and the Food & Beverage Industry.
Chris joins the Rector Hayden team after 15 years of experience with his family business in dimensional woodworking and then a 9 year career with Toyota Manufacturing. Chris is a proud parent and devoted Kentuckian
Senior Sleigh has been one of the most rewarding programs Rector Hayden REALTORS has been able to participate in this year. And the best part was yet to come until many of our gracious volunteers, Santa included, helped to deliver the presents to Cambridge Place.
Faithful volunteers gathered their sleighs (vehicles) and assisted in loading over 100 gifts to take to Cambridge Place and hand out to the residents. Santa and his devoted elf helped sing Christmas carols and bring cheer to the residents.
We’re also appreciative of ABC36 WTVQ for interviewing Missy Ward – the founder of the Senior Sleigh program and helping bring attention to this fantastic cause.
Rector Hayden Realtors Proudly Welcomes Shiretha Dunn, Julie J. Mogge, Tim Saylor, Elizabeth Traugott, and Ryan Wilkins.
Shiretha Dunn Lexington Office sdunn@rhr.com
Dunn is originally from Chicago,IL. She has lived in central Kentucky for over 12 years where she attended UK. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Shiretha worked in the hospitality industry for 10 years.
Julie J. Mogge Lexington Office juliejmogge@rhr.com
Mogge is originally from Texas, but has lived in the Lexington area for the past 40 years. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Julie was raised and worked in the thoroughbred horse industry where she continues to participate. She has also spent the last 14 years at home raising her son.
Tim Saylor Lexington Office timsaylor@rhr.com
Saylor is a native Lexingtonian. Tim graduated from Jacksonville Theological Seminary with an Associates Degree in Religion. Prior to becoming a Realtor, he was Senior Pastor for 10 years, General Manager for SAMS for 13 years working in the Southeast part of the country. He has also built homes for 10 years and flipped homes for two.
Elizabeth Traugott, CSP, SFR, QSC Lexington Office
elizabetht@rhr.com
Wilkins graduated with a BBA in Business Management and a minor in Marketing. He also has a Master’s degree in Secondary Education Mathematics from the University of the Cumberlands. Ryan worked as a high school teacher in Fayette County for 3 years and is now a part of the Woodford County High School.
To all who volunteered and made donations – thank you for supporting Operation Military Cheer in 2016!
DECEMBER 9, 2016 – LEXINGTON, KY
Flurries fell gently on a cold Bluegrass morning as a box truck pulls into the parking lot at the HomeBuilders Association of Lexington (soon to be known as the Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky). A KY National Guardsmen hops out and assists in directing the truck to back up to the brick stoop where Don Sullivan stands waiting to greet them.
Each year the HomeBuilders Association of Lexington and many volunteers come together to support a fantastic charity – OPERATION: Military Cheer. #OMC collects donations of toys and money to help provide Christmas to military families in need across the state of Kentucky. These are family members of both deployed and non-deployed members of the armed forces who need a helping hand during the holiday season.
Lexingtonians brought forth new bicycles, classic play things, fancy tech, the latest and greatest in toys, and so much more to donate for this cause. Volunteers helped bag up the donations and create an assembly line to help load up the box truck. Our donations are then taken to a processing center before being distributed to 16 locations across the state.
Cash donated to the cause goes toward a fund to buy size specific clothes and shoes for kids in these families ( cause we all know how fast kids grow out of stuff! ) and specificly requested items that may not have been donated.
This is the Season of Giving – and what better way to celebrate than to help our neighbors have a little more holiday cheer?
Thank you KY National Guard, HBALexington, Don Sullivan, the Halfhill Auction Group, and all of the other volunteers and donors who helped make wishes come true in 2016!
Arla & Darrell Frazier of Rector Hayden REALTORS® reading “The Day the Crayons Quit” at Stanton Library.
The Community Education Task Force of LBAR donates books to every elementary school in Central KY every year. We were so honored for each of the Rector Hayden agents that made the time and effort to volunteer and assist with this great community project.
Two of those special agents were Arla and Darrell Frazier. Arla and Darrell recently joined the RHR Family in Summer of 2016 after moving from the Indianapolis area where they also worked as leading real estate agents. Arla and Darrell have formed a team within Rector Hayden and gained an additional member, Theresa Terry as well! You can see their listings at: http://www.frazierteamrealty.rhr.com/
This year Darrell and I were thrilled to be a part. We delivered and read ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ to an elementary class at Clay City Elementary and Stanton Elementary in Powell County. Darrell and I live in Clay City and it was a privilege and a joy to participate and meet these adorable kiddos and represent LBAR in such a meaningful way. We plan to participate in this event and others going forward – making a difference in the communities we serve. – Arla Frazier, 11-21-2016
“The Day The Crayons Quit” at the Stanton LibraryArla and Darrell reading at Clay City Elementary School
Arla and Darrell read to children at the Stanton Library and the Clay City Elementary School. Read the press release from LBAR (Lexington Bluegrass Association of REALTORS) below.
Rector Hayden REALTORS is so blessed to have many other agents participate in this event. Missy Ward, our most devoted philanthropist, was caught reading at James Lane Allen Elementary too! Thanks to our unseasonal weather, Missy looks like she’s dressed for Summer – Kentucky Weather is crazy!!! A huge thank you to Missy for participating in this great event for our community’s kiddos.
In its 9th year, LBAR continues bookpresentations to local elementary schools.
November 18th, 2016
This school year Realtors representing the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) visited the public elementary schools in Anderson County including Emma B. Ward Elementary, Robert B. Turner Elementary, and Saffell Street Elementary and presented a book. Each school received The Day the Crayons Quit by esteemed author Drew Daywalt and acclaimed
illustrator Oliver Jeffers. In The Day the Crayons Quit poor Duncan just wants to color, but when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing. His crayons have had enough; they quit!
In its ninth year, Melissa Poynter, the chair of the LBAR community education task force, has continued to lead this project. This contribution to Anderson County is part of a larger donation to the public elementary schools in the Bluegrass region —LBAR will be presenting the book to over 140 elementary schools in 22 counties. The project is part of LBAR’s goal to become involved with the area’s school systems in innovative ways that will positively shape the future of our community’s children.
As the region’s leading advocate for homeownership, Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) understands the value and joy of owning a home. LBAR represents more than 2,800 REALTORS® located in Anderson, Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Knox, Laurel, Menifee, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Rowan, Scott, Whitley, and Woodford Counties. For additional information please contact Elaine Hangis, LBAR Chief Executive Officer (859-276-3503 or via e-mail, elaine@lbar.com). Read more from LBAR: http://www.lbar.com/news/inits9thyearlbarcontinuesbookpresentationstolocalelementaryschoolsinandersoncounty.html
It’s time to kickoff Operation Military Cheer for the Kentucky National Guard!
Home Builders Association of Lexington and their philianthropic group, Home Builders Care, invite Central Kentucky to help provide for 500+ military families across the state through the Operation Military Cheer fundraiser and toy drive.
Last year, thanks to generous support, Home Builders Care OPERATION: Military Cheer was able to serve these families via 16 distribution centers across the state.
We are in need of NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS or cash donations that will go toward purchasing coats, clothes, and shoes for those in need.
Rector Hayden REALTORS® is honored to support this fundraiser each holiday season, and it could not be done with out the generous efforts by our very own Don Sullivan.
Donations can be dropped off at the Rector Hayden REALTORS® Lexington Office during business hours. Our staff and agents will make sure that donations are submitted and gifts are kept safe.
To update you on our progress—Home Builders Care will be breaking ground on another new home for a well deserving family in early 2017 with the dedication planned for Veterans Day. Home Builders Care Appreciates everyone’s support of our programs!
Home Builders Care is the Registered 501(c)3 Arm of the Home Builders Association of Lexington
Pat Hayden, co-found of Rector Hayden REALTORS®, received his Half Century Award of Distinction today from the Kentucky Real Estate Commission. The Half Century Award is given to agents who have served the Kentucky Real Estate Community for 50 years.
Pat Hayden is a known celebrity to the Rector-Hayden family – as well as many Kentuckians for his charm, kindheartedness, and family values. We’d like to shine a little more light on what a fantastic leader Pat has been for Rector Hayden’s success.
Pat Hayden and Ray Rector founded Rector-Hayden Realtors back in 1969. The core values that they believed in are still strong in our company today as we have grown to serve nearly a third of all real estate transactions in the Central Kentucky area and are connected with other top companies around the globe.
An incredibly well-deserved award! My father [Ray Rector ] has said many times – Pat Hayden is the BEST thing to ever happen to Rector Hayden Realtors! Their partnership over the years was a perfect “marriage”, and Pat’s leadership not only helped create the number one real estate company in the region, but also helped improve and further the profession for everyone in Central Kentucky. Pat’s amazing 50-year influence continues to be felt by everyone in our business, and we’re very fortunate to STILL be reaping the many benefits of his knowledge and expertise.
– Keith Rector, Vice President of Marketing and Development at Rector Hayden REALTORS®
Pat Hayden was the Lexington Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® President in 1983 as well as named REALTOR® of the Year by LBAR in that same year! He was later given the REALTOR® of the Year Award again in a tie with his partner, Ray Rector in 1999. The REALTOR® of the Year award is given out to one agent each year that demonstrates superb REALTOR spirit, activity within the association, KAR / NAR involvement, community involvement, as well as business and education experience.
Pat has since retired from management at the Rector Hayden office but continues to offer community support and education in the real estate industry.
“Pat Hayden is ALWAYS smiling. He treats all people the same and stops whatever he is doing to listen. And he ALWAYS GAVE BIG HUGS.”
– Betty Gardner, staff
“I enjoy his “Happy Birthday” song every year for my birthday … cha, cha, cha! And I always loved printing that report with all of those numbers and Pat yawning the whole time … thank goodness for coffee!!”
– Kim Combs, staff
“Pat was always fairminded and strong in his conviction. He’s funny and kindhearted!”
Beginning on August 29th, 2016, small unmanned aircraft systems [ called drones ] will have new regulations and orders from the FAA.
Rector Hayden REALTORS® understands that aerial, stabilized video is a great tool for marketing your listings, however we want our agents and their clients to make sure they are within the laws of operating these new devices.
If a Company Does a Drone Video/Photo service for you, they SHOULD:
Be a sUAS operator that has either a current remote pilot certificate with a sUAS rating or a current pilot’s license and succesfully completed the necessary training courses;
Have umbrella insurance coverage in the event of an accident or other related legal issue;
Use a contract that indemnifies you for any claims related to the sUAS operation, including privacy, personal injury, and property damage claims.
If YOU FLY A DRONE YOURSELF, Here’s what you need to know:
No more pilot’s license or Section 333 exemption required
Must not weigh over 55 pounds
Must fly no higher than 400 feet
Must fly no faster than 100 mph
Drone must be in visual line of sight at all times
Drone must abide by all privacy laws in the state
May only be flown during daylight hours
Must be registered if over .55 pounds
Licensing – required to have Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS Rating
To become licensed:
Be at least 16 years old;
Be able to ready, write, and understand the English language;
Be in physical and mental condition that allows for the safe operation of the sUAS;
Congratulations to the 6 agents to earn SRES Designations: Patty Adams, Laura Hayden, Alma Hopkins, Lura Justice, Sue Napier, & Larry Newsome on receiving the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation.
REALTORS® with this designation are trained to “profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50 and older.”
Patty Adams, originally from Lancaster, KY, has lived in Lexington for all of her adult life. She has over 12 years of experience. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Patty worked in a 15 year career at Kentucky Utilities in IT Support.
Laura Hayden, a Lexington native, who has been a full time licensed Realtor with Rector-Hayden, Realtors, for close to 18 years. Laura, consistently a top producer and RHR’s 2015 top Individual Agent, has added SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) to her list of designations (ABR, GRI) to better serve her clients.
Lura Justice has lived in the Lexington area for 25 years. She has more than 16 years of real estate experience. Lura has received her ABR, CRS, ePRO, MRP and Associate Broker designations. Prior to becoming a Realtor, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Gerontology and a Masters in Interior Design both from the University of Kentucky.
Alma Hopkins was born and raised in the Lexington area. She has 40 years of experience with over 28 years at Rector Hayden Realtors. Alma, also has her ABR, CRS, GRI and CNHS designations as well as Broker Associate.
Sue Napier is originally from South Norwalk, CT and has lived in the Lexington area for over 15 years. Sue has 12 years of experience. She has also received her ABR, ePRO and CREN designations and specializes in residential and farm properties.
Larry Newsome has lived in the Frankfort area for over 26 years. Larry graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a MBA in Real Estate and BBA in Marketing. He has prior experience as an owner and Broker of 2 separate real estate companies for 15 years, under-writer for 6 years and has been self-employed with LN Appraisal Services.
The SRES Designation – Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation – is an official designation/certification provided through the National Association of REALTORS®.
“The SRES designees, like myself, are REALTORS qualified to address the needs of home buyers and sellers age 50+; that have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through major financial and lifestyle transition in relocating, refinancing or selling the Family home.” -Tom Thomas, another Rector Hayden SRES Designee
We’re so very honored to announce that for the third year in a row, Lexington & Central KY have voted Rector Hayden REALTORS the FAVORITE Real Estate Company in the Readers’ Choice Poll held by the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com.
As the Bluegrass’s locally focused #homegrownrealestate company, Rector Hayden agents work toward providing the best possible service and experience in your home ownership journey.
We are also ecstatic to announce that our Halfhill Auction Group for the second year in a row won Favorite Auction Company (despite the misprint in Sunday’s paper)! We know the Halfhills work dilligently and relentlessly to best serve every single one of their clients throughout the Bluegrass. It shows in the number of accolades Jim Halfhill Sr. has won, including best auctioneer through the Kentucky Auctioneers Association. They strive to serve passionately, not just in business, but also through charity and service to community organizations. We are proud that the Halfhills continue to be a valued member of the Rector Hayden family!
Kevin Mueller
Heather Neary
Tim O’Neil
Chris Wallen
Rector Hayden REALTORS is so blessed to have many other agents participate in this event. 
