Gary Keller and Joe Williams founded Keller Williams on the principle that people make a difference. Sales associates are a broker's colleagues and if brokers concentrate on developing their people, their people will, in turn, develop their companies. The Keller Williams System and Management Support work interdependently to provide the foundation for this leading-edge career opportunity. To facilitate this forward thinking, full company support for the sales associates is a priority. NON-COMPETING TEAM LEADER (TL) - Supports and consults to the highest level in the (1 comments)
A learning based individual has made the decision to use effective learning as the foundation piece for their action plan to develop their life. This is not knowledge for knowledge sake, but rather knowing for "doing sake." The two paths from which learning based people travel lead to inner enlightenment and outer production, both of which end in higher self-actualization. At Keller Williams our education programs provide our associates a learning based environment. Our associates are encouraged to develop a learning plan that incorporates the steps to self-mastery. As you (0 comments)
CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realtywww.cjharrington.comcjharrington.crs@gmail.com440.336.0612
Then & Now... A Powerful Shift of Focus •• The "Old" Dependent Model The best analogy for this model is that of the Parent/Child. This is the Employer/Employee Model or Top Down Style of Real Estate. It is often characterized as US vs. THEM. It is low risk and low reward and broker focused rather than associate focused. Firms that utilize this model characteristically have lots of "stuff". •• The "Transitional" Independent Model The independent model is characterized as a landlord/tenant relationship. It is high risk and high (0 comments)
CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realtywww.cjharrington.comcjharrington.crs@gmail.com440.336.0612
When was the last time your broker showed you the financials of your company?
At Keller Williams we are an ‘open book' company. On a monthly basis the Market Center (office) financials are reviewed by our Agent Leadership Council (ALC). Since we are all business partners and since we profit share together, everyone has the right to see the profit and loss for the Market Center every month. There are no secrets! It is the responsibility of the ALC to hold ownership and management accountable (0 comments)
CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realtywww.cjharrington.comcjharrington.crs@gmail.com440.336.0612 06-24-08 Everyone imagines the day that they will once and for all be done with their dread some mortgage payment. Everyone also looks forward to the day that their most valuable asset will truly be theirs. Still, some others may disagree. These few would rather have their extra money invested rather than tied up in their house. So, the real question is: Who is right? Well, the answer really depends on you. So let's review a few facts before you make a decision. Firstly, let us compare interest rates. The typical 30-year, fixed-rate (0 comments)
CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realtywww.cjharrington.comcjharrington.crs@gmail.com440.336.0612 06-16-08 Buying a home is the biggest financial investment most of us will ever make. As with any large project, it requires dealing with a variety of complex issues. The best approach is to divide the process into manageable tasks. The steps are gathering your records, determining what you can afford, and understanding mortgage options. First and foremost, you should determine how much home you can afford. Most lenders will prequalify you to borrow up to a certain amount. Prequalification allows you to focus in on a realistic price range and makes you (0 comments)
CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realtywww.cjharrington.comcjharrington.crs@gmail.com440.336.0612 06-13-08
So, what does the closing involve? The first part is the offer. Here, there is no guarantee that your offer will be accepted by the seller, but once you find your perfect house, it's wise to move fast. I find that a good rule of thumb is to make an offer that's 10 percent below the asking price. This should give you some room to negotiate, but will not be offensive so the seller is likely to counter. The second part is the deposit or earnest money, this is a demonstration of good (0 comments)
Above-average levels of property inventory have left today's buyers overwhelmed with the choice and selection of homes. The average home buyerspends about five weeks investigating real estate housing, school and community information before even contacting a real estate agent. Yet, once you have narrowed down the selection to your preferred house, it's finally time to make an offer. But how does it work and what can you do to help get your offer accepted? The Offer Process Working through your REALTOR, you will draft an offer with price and terms that you are comfortable (0 comments)
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