The Re/Max Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2012 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in its year-end Residential Top 20.

Each year, the network gives special recognition to its Top 20 residential brokers and Top 20 residential teams, as well as its Top 3 commercial brokers and teams. 

John Morrison, a broker associate at Re/Max of Barrington, claimed the No. 1 ranking among residential associates for the first time.  The No. 1 rank among residential teams went to Jane Lee of Re/Max Top Performers, Lake Bluff. She won that honor for a ninth consecutive year.  A team involves the combined efforts of two or more licensed brokers. Here are the Top 20 Re/Max Northern Illinois residential teams and agents for 2012: