The REALTOR® of the Year award is given to a REALTOR® who has made a commitment to contribution to their community, clients and the local and state REALTOR® Associations.

Tonya Ireland - 2017
Real Estate One

Tonya Ireland, this year’s REALTOR® of the Year, has been in the real estate business for over 25 years and has been an active member of the Board throughout. She earned her Associate Brokers license, and has also obtained her GRI, SRS, Reliance Relocation Network, Senior Housing Specialist and Quality Service Certified designations. 

She has served on the Finance Committee for a number of years and served as Board Treasurer from 2009-2011. She also actively serves on the Professional Standards Committee. She also actively supports the real estate industry by supporting RPAC, attending RPAC fundraisers, participating in silent auctions for RPAC and answering the proposed calls to actions presented by NAR.

Her support efforts also extend to her community. She participates in the Adopt-a-Road program, supports Alpha House, volunteers for Relay for Life, and is on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Trap, Neuter and Release Program.

She has been recognized for excellence and professionalism by her clients for her service to them and provides a personalized high-quality real estate magazine to her business contacts six times a year. She also arranges discounts for clients for temporary housing and moving, and always maintains a professional and positive attitude.  

Who's Who of Past REALTORS® of the Year

Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS®
1986 - 2015

Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS®
1967 - 1985

Ypsilanti Board of REALTORS®
1967 - 1985