Something to post on our blog?
| ||||||||||
From: Julie Lyda [mailto:notification+zj4y9s90j6y9@facebookmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 10:35 AM
To: RE/MAX Northwest Realtors
Subject: [RE/MAX Northwest Realtors] 5 Crazy Facts About the Seattle Real Estate Market You Need to Know - Je...
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From: "Julie Lyda" <notification+pvwk3j7d@facebookmail.com>
Date: February 18, 2015 at 10:34:40 AM PST
To: RE/MAX Northwest Realtors <remaxnwrealtors@groups.facebook.com>
Subject: [RE/MAX Northwest Realtors] 5 Crazy Facts About the Seattle Real Estate Market You Need to Know - Je...
Reply-To: Reply to Comment <g+400uq5gs000000pwnmnb00aj49dajmqc000000kdkby72ue46@groups.facebook.com>
Julie Lyda 10:34am Feb 18
5 Crazy Facts About the Seattle Real Estate Market You Need to Know - Jess and Julie Lyda...
theseattleteam.com 5 Crazy Facts About the Seattle Real Estate Market You Need to KnowView Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.
From: "REALTOR(R) Magazine" <nar@enews.realtor.org>
Date: February 17, 2015 at 1:40:51 PM PST
To: sharijansen@kw.com
Subject: Lies We Buy About Real Estate: Business Tips from REALTOR(R) Magazine
Reply-To: "REALTOR(R) Magazine" <support-b9pbsscbfsh1b8auz8thrbysezs5gs@enews.realtor.org>
If you have trouble reading this e-mail click here.
february 17, 2015
FORWARD TO A FRIEND | VISIT REALTOR® MAGAZINE
Advertisement
Want exclusive home buyer & seller leads sent to your mobile phone? Try Market Leader's Leads Direct today!
9 Real Estate Myths That Need Debunking
Real estate myths are often passed around among buyers and sellers. Some of them have some truth; others are outright false; and still others depend on a variety of factors that are best discussed in depth. Be prepared to help educate your buyers and sellers, so they make the smartest choices rather than just accepting what they hear.
6 Simple Steps to Skyrocket Your Website
When you meet people, do you tell them to visit your website? Search for your name online? Connect with you on Facebook? If you've tried any of these methods, you know the odds of follow-through are slim. And even if they do end up on your site or profile, will they be inspired by what they see? Your website is your best opportunity to quickly make a lasting impression online, provided that you follow a few easy rules.
Advertisement
Earn an MBA Dedicated to Real Estate Practices
Real estate is a major facet of business. The online MBA in Real Estate from Marylhurst University is a strong match for professionals looking to build upon their experience with a targeted business degree that is focused in real estate. Choose from three concentrations: Finance, Development, or Management. 100% online and taught in an accelerated format – allowing graduation in as few as 18 months. Learn more about how you can get started.
Why Criminals Target You
Attackers go through a process when deciding who to prey on. They observe their prospective victims and test them to gauge how easy they are to manipulate. When it comes to real estate agents, criminals look for some specific indicators. Here's what you might be doing to tell an attacker that you're the perfect victim.
The Ingredients for Success
Why do you think the Big Mac has been one of the most visible and successful products in fast food history? Because McDonald's had a specific purpose for each ingredient when it first built the burger 47 years ago. So, think of your business as an entrepreneurial analogue to this iconic sandwich: Do you have all the right ingredients? This is how to apply the winning McDonald's formula to real estate.
7 Ways Your Closing Gifts Backfire
Giving a present to clients when they close on a home purchase or sale is a traditional way of showing thanks for their business. But even the best of intentions can be taken the wrong way if you're not giving in the right sentiment. Here are seven ways practitioners give a bad impression with their closing gifts and advice from a real estate coach on how to avoid them. Plus, we've got 10 fool-proof gift ideas for you.
Commercial: Make Office Space Healthier
Today's workforce is more health conscious and tech savvy than ever before. As more attention is paid to these topics, building design and performance will play a critical role in creating a competitive advantage for those offering healthier office environments. Building owners and property managers can consider basic changes to infrastructure, technology, and amenities that would help make their properties more enticing.
Stay Top of Mind: Give Past Clients Free Tax Info
When your clients took out a mortgage to buy their home, did they pay points? They may be able to deduct that prepaid interest on their federal tax return — but only if they meet a long list of rules. This is just one of several concerns your clients need to be thinking about as tax time approaches. Find five free "Get Your Tax Filing Party Started" articles at the REALTOR® Content Resource that you can add to your e-newsletters, share on social, or brand, print, and hand deliver to keep your clients informed.
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL.
Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Update your e-mail preferences (login required). Forward to a friend.
Questions? Chat with NAR online (login required) or e-mail NARPubs@realtors.org.
Ask about advertising in this newsletter.
REALTOR® Magazine at Facebook and Twitter
1 800 874 6500 | © COPYRIGHT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS |
NAR TERMS OF USE | NAR PRIVACY POLICY
HEADQUARTERS:
430 N. MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611DC OFFICE:
500 NEW JERSEY AVE. NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Looking for link for blog
Karen Villa Schweinfurth, REALTOR®
Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES, e-PRO
President-Elect Washington Realtors 2015
RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc.
RE/MAX Hall of Fame Member
425-308-3669 cell
Just a ‘shout-out’ of appreciation to Matt Biondi and Denny Andrews of BiondiMedia.com for their wonderful presentation at our recent office meeting here at Corporate H.Q. in Bothell. Thanks gents for helping us in launching the newest innovative means to improve our presence on various social media sites…this is EXCITING!!
All the best,
Jerry
Jerry Martin - ABR, CDPE, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI
Vice President/General Manager
Designated Broker
RE/MAX Northwest Realtors
Offices in Washington State: Kirkland | Seattle | Bothell
425.489.1045 Direct
425.489.1211 Office
425.487.3759 Office Fax
425.224.8151 Direct e-Fax
Another great meeting as well as a great turnout. Thank you Everyone for attending including our managing brokers from Kirkland and Seattle! As Shari put it so well, it takes a community coming together to learn, grow, contribute and be prosperous!
A huge Thank You to our guest speakers – Denny Andrews and Matt Biondi of Biondi Media who have put together a system for our company that will help bring our online visibility to the top! And everyone can help just by sending an e-mail! This helps YOUR online visibility as well as RE/MAX Northwest – it gets your name out there for the public (buyers & sellers), and our name out there for potential recruits. To post information online just e-mail: remaxteamwork@gmail.com. See below for more details, Denny’s powerpoint presentation will be available to you on our blog.
Message from Jerry:
Most common disciplinary action on MLS: #1 - ‘pocket listings’ – fines up to $2,000 for advertising listings before they are active on MLS. #2 – soliciting listings – fines up to $5000, #3 – not following showing instructions – even if it is vacant do call if the instructions say to call before showing a property, and #4 – leave your business card at the property when showing – if you don’t have a business card, leave a note with your contact information.
WA Realtor update: Four of our own RE/MAX Northwest brokers on the board – Karen Schweinfurth incoming president, Jerry Martin, treasurer, and Rich and Nanette Bergdahl. Check our your local and state associations – get involved, it is well worth your time. And the money contributed towards the associations has helped in the cause to keep the state from assessing more taxes to your commissions.
Inventory issues: King Co has about 1.5 mos of inventory, Snohomish Co has 2 mo of inventory vs. a healthy market has 4-5 mos of inventory. We are seeing multiple offers come in as well as escalation clauses. Be prepared to have these conversations with your seller when listing a property and be familiar with the necessary forms. You MUST have a form 19 signed prior to accepting any offers if your seller wants to entertain back-up offers. You MUST have a letter on file with the MLS if there are any restrictions on showing or seller wants to wait to review any offers. As always – Jerry’s door is open if you have any questions or issues.
Kijan Bernard – Technology:
Have you considered updating your Operating System, recent Windows upgrade now free, but consider whether it will work for you. Please contact Kijan for more information or advice.
Mark Hedman - Mortgage:
Rates have been a bit volatile recently but are still amazing which is keeping the industry busy. Quick turn arounds are still possible in special situations. HomeStreet has 2 new Jumbo products available, underwriting is in-house. Rates are expected to increase, but there are mixed messages from the industry leaders on if/when this might happen.
Shari Jansen – Recruiting:
Shari introduced our company to Biondi Media who is now helping us to increase our online visibility as presented by Denny Andrews. Denny is also updating our ‘Join RE/MAX’ tab on our current company website to create more buzz. Shari is reaching out to experienced producing agents and we are seeing a lot more of these folks coming to see what we are all about. Shari has RE/MAX brochures for you to leave at your Broker’s Opens that answer the question of “Why Join RE/MAX”. Please invite a broker with you to the RE/MAX Northwest sponsored class by Annie Fitzsimmons on February 26th so they can meet our wonderful team of brokers as well as see the value added services we bring to our agents. And keep the suggestions coming for more classes/speakers – Shari would like to implement an educational program here to have value added classes on a regular basis in all 3 of our offices.
Go Team!!!
| ||||||||||
