Meet our REALTORS®

We have a great team here at ERA Nicholas Real Estate, and that's how we operate - as a TEAM. We have fun together and help each other, much like family.

Get to know a little about our associates and feel free to contact any of them for their real estate expertise.

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Jim Nicholas, Owner, has 49 years of experience selling Enid Real Estate. Jim is past President of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors and was chosen as "Realtor of the Year" for the Oklahoma Association in 1990.

He has served as National Director for 9 years for the National Association of Realtors and is also a past Commissioner for the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission and a Past President and founding member of the Enid Metro Association of Realtors.

E-mail Jim

 

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Jimmy Nicholas, Broker, EMRS, began his career in the spring of 1986. In 1989 he received his Brokers/Associate License.

Since then Jimmy has become the General Contractor for West Side Builders, Inc. West Side Builders is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. He has also been concentrating on Quality Speculative Homes and Custom Homes for the last four years.

Jimmy will spend the extra time it takes to cover the needs of buyers and sellers in the Enid area.

E-mail Jimmy or call him at (580) 747-0369.

 

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Bonnie Phillips, e-Pro, EMRS, is an Enid native. She has a proven track record as a consistent multi-million dollar producer during her thirty years in the real estate business. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to communicate help her assist those in selling or purchasing homes.

Bonnie has been very active in the Enid Board of Realtors, serving as President and on various committees. She and her husband Al have 5 grown children and 13 grandchildren.

Put Bonnie's experience to work for you today!

 E-mail Bonnie or call her at (580) 484-5057.

Visit Bonnie's web site: www.BonniePhillips.com

This poem was written for Bonnie by one of her customers:

BONNIE PHILLIPS OF ENID

B onnie Phillips of Enid helps her fellow man
O pportunity she lends to offer a helping hand
N ever giving less than one hundred percent
N ot even is buyer is buying on the low end
I ntegrity to do her very best for everyone
E ntirely a person of such self respect is grand.

P racticing her real estate profession with honor
H onoring one and all with what they have to offer
I nforming the buyer of what is realistic to expect
L etting honest straight forwardness direct her steps
L isting the facts precisely and accurately
I ntelligent and thorough in her research completely
P aying close attention to detail in listings available
S o even the modest home buyer is made to feel honorable.

 

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Drew Ritchie is a Broker Associate with ERA Nicholas Real Estate.  Drew has been an active Broker Associate since 2002, practicing in Colorado before moving to Enid in 2004. 

Drew is also a Certified Green Professional Homebuilder and developer.  He currently has two subdivisions he is developing in the Enid area. 

Whether you are thinking about buying your first home, or contemplating the idea of building your dream home, Drew has the skills, knowledge and passion to lead you through the entire process.

E-mail Drew or call him at (580) 541-6894.

 

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Kara Ormston is a native of Northwest Oklahoma. She attended grade school at Kremlin-Hillsdale Elementary and moved on to Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid for the remainder of her secondary education. Kara attended Phillips University and Oklahoma State University where she studied English literature and creative writing.

Kara spent the first 10 years of her professional life serving customers in retail sales, including managing retail stores in Midwest City and Oklahoma City. Kara then followed in her father, Terry Kirton’s footsteps and dove into the insurance field. Kara spent 5 years of her life working in the Loss Control department of Enid’s own Triangle Insurance Company. While working at Triangle, Kara married David Ormston, college sweetheart, and they now have 2 children. Katy and Matthew kept Kara busy as a stay-at-home mom for the four years prior to her coming to join ERA Nicholas. Kara’s husband, David, is a successful local building contractor and owner of Ormston Construction Company.

Kara serves our Enid community wholeheartedly. Kara’s family is active in their church, Emmanuel Baptist, where Kara leads a weekly women’s Bible study. Kara and David also volunteer their time in the church with special plays and productions. Kara is a member of Enid’s Junior Welfare League where she chairs and co-chairs some committees. She also enjoys reading, gardening, exercising and helping David with the design aspects of remodeling homes.

E-mail Kara or call her at (580) 747-2499.

 

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Molly Nicholas, EMRS, is a native of Northwest Oklahoma and a 21 year Enid resident. A Top Ten Graduate of Oklahoma State University, College of Human and Environmental Services, Molly holds degrees in Child Development and Community Services.

Through her previous associations with Camp Fire, The Department of Human Services, Phillips University and Learning Tree Preschool, Molly has become acquainted with many in our community.

Molly is the wife of Jimmy and mother of two wonderful children, Cassidy and Jake. She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and has served as a Deacon and Elder. Molly has been active in various Civic Organizations and Community Service boards including the March of Dimes, and the Enid Public School Foundation. She has also volunteered in the Enid Public Schools.

After 21 years in the Early Childhood Education field, Molly retired to spend more time with her family. Ironically, that is exactly what she will be doing as an associate of Nicholas Real Estate! Molly has extensive experience in customer relations and public service. Whether buying or selling, she is eager to help you with all your real estate needs. 

E-mail Molly or call her at (580) 402-6421 or (580) 242-6421.

Visit Molly's web site: www.MollyNicholas.com

 

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Originally from Montana, Rick Goben, EMRS, has also lived in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Florida, before settling in Enid.  Rick and his wife Charity have two girls, Alexis and Mikaela that help keep them "young." Charity is the Physician's Assistant (P.A.) for the Advance Food Company Employee Health and Wellness Center.

Rick's educational studies include graduating from York College in York, NE, with a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies/Business Management.  He has worked as a youth minister, both inside and outside sales positions, and also has managed several departments within the Student Services Division of a Nebraska community college, before deciding upon a career in real estate.

Rick is an active member of the Garriott Road Church of Christ serving as the Deacon of Fellowship and formerly the Deacon of Education.  He has been an active member and officer in Kiwanis and is currently on the board of the Enid Noon Kiwanis and enjoys driving the train.  Rick is also on the board for Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse in Enid and has always enjoyed being involved in many other community based organizations.  Rick also is a Board Member of Enid Metro Association of Realtors.

Rick's past achievements and awards presented by ERA Nicholas Real Estate include the 2005 "New Comer of the Year"  and 2005 "Million Dollar Plus Real Estate Producer", 2006 "Multi Million Dollar Real Estate Producer", 2007 "Multi Million Dollar Real Estate Producer".

His loyalty, determination and perseverance have been a proven track record for continual success.  Rick's sense of humor and wit will make your buying/selling experience a pleasure.

E-mail Rick or call him at (580) 402-1413

Visit Rick's web sites: www.GoWithGoben.com and www.AnythingEnid.com

 

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Susan Root, CRS, e-Pro, EMRS, grew up in Cheyenne Valley and graduated from Fairview High School.

She has worked with the public for the past 17 years and enjoys meeting people and helping them find exactly what they need. She lives in Lahoma with her husband Eddy, who works for Southwestern Bell. She has two children and 3 stepchildren.

When she is not attending the children's softball or basketball games, she enjoys bowling, golf, camping, and water sports. She is looking forward to helping you with all your real estate needs.

E-mail Susan or call her at (580) 747-0079.

Visit Susan's web site: www.EnidHomeSearch.com

 

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Tani Mahaffey and her husband, Shawn, a finance manager at Northcutt Chevrolet, are both Enid natives, attending Enid Public Schools. Together they have a daughter, Keiley, and two sons, Logan and Brennen.

Music plays a major role in her family's lives. Tani sings backup while Shawn displays his talents on the drums in their band, Faded Glory. Tani also lends her voice to the choir and assists in teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten choir, as well as the 7th grade girls Sunday School class at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Tani has always focused her work around giving great customer care. Give her a call and let her help you with your real estate needs today!

E-mail Tani or call her at (580) 402-1606.

 

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Ty Tompkins, EMRS, is known for "keepin' it real" when helping his buyers and sellers. He thrives on empowering his customers with information, presenting options and solving problems to hold the deals together.

Buyers appreciate Ty's no-pressure, helpful ways. Sellers appreciate exposure their house has on many websites, plus video and professional photos.

Ty is on the Enid Metro Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. He enjoys playing music - bass guitar, drums and the djimbe.

E-mail or call Ty at (580) 402-0408.

Visit his web sites: www.KeyToEnid.com and www.EnidNeighborhoods.com

Watch the "Making Real Estate Dreams Come True" video on YouTube!
(Kelly is no longer a REALTOR®)

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