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'BJ' Blankenfeld is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable real estate Brokers in the Nation. She is a designated REALTOR member of the Bloomington Board of REALTORS. Her outstanding performance over the past 30 years has earned her the reputation from customers and fellow REALTORS as a Professional who will always strive to 'Exceed Your Expectations.'

'BJ' has the distinction of holding the professional designation of 'GRI' (Graduate REALTOR Institute) along with the prestigious designation of 'CRS' (Certified Residential Specialist). This CRS designation is awarded only to residential real estate associates who complete a rigorous educational curriculum, meet demanding sales quotas and have the required experience level in residential Real Estate.  Presently serves the Indiana Association of Realtors as State Director. 

B.J. served as chairman for the Jill's House Committee in 2003 and raised over $100,000 towards the construction of Jill's House.  She remains on the committee to keep raising funds until mission is completed.  Please click our link to Jill's House that you too may become involved in a very worthwhile community project for Bloomington, Indiana.

Community service is Number One with 'BJ'. She served 6 years on the Monroe County Plan Commission and several years of committee work with the Bloomington Board of Realtors. Her most cherished awards include '1990 Business Woman of the Year' from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and from the Indiana Association of REALTORS the 'Distinguished Citizen Award' for community service.  Distinguished member of the American Business Women Association, Bloomington Board of Realtors, Indiana Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. 

Take a walk with 'BJ' anywhere in the Bloomington area and you will soon admire the wealth of Real Estate knowledge she possesses; and more importantly, the excellent relationships she has built over her 27 years of service in the Real Estate market. Warm as any Hoosier personality, you can count on her personal commitment to make every real estate transaction a pleasurable experience.

Brian Sample has 20 years experience in small business and sales in Bloomington. His experience includes construction & remodeling, interior display design, custom manufacturing & project management. His wife Janie owns and operates Alpha Design & Display Inc. providing displays & graphics to corporate clients. She also specializes in stained glass & other fine, decorative art. Brian is a licensed auctioneer and certified personal property appraiser, and has completed over 30,000 online transactions. Brian has also received several milestone awards for his online sales and is a member of the Certified Apraisers Guild of America. He is a specialist in estate asset liquidation and can provide a one-stop consulting resource for marketing estate assets. Brian chose Century 21 Sabbagh Pickens because of their outstanding resources and its national reputation.

Brian and Janie (Goodman) Sample are life long residents of Bloomington and live on the North side near Oliver Winery. They love art and antiques. They have 2 children, a grandson, and a granddaughter.

Richard Blankenfeld (BJ's husband)is a retired Navy Captain. In his Navy career he performed in a variety of challenging assignments focusing on Navy Logistics. His last assignment was as Officer in Charge of the Navy Management Consulting Office. He is a veteran of over twenty home moves and understands the needs of prospective hometowns.