Have you heard of Dave Ramsey? The money managing guru from radio talk shows and Fox (comedy)channel.
I had the privilege to be in attendance of his 2 day annual Realtor conference last week in Tennessee.
As part of the 2 days, we were the audience in a special live radio show. He'd say, "I'm here with 300 of the top real estate agents in the nation." and he had a show devoted to Real Estate. It was quite an eye opener to see in the flesh.
One thing that really took me aback was his open hostility to BOA. Twice did he mention negative things about them.
One just said they had a loan with BOA, and he said there you are you made a bad decision. and words leaving the listener in no doubt that he did not like BOA. I was very interested to find out why this almost hatred openly on air. It can't be just the poor short sale track record surely.
We heard from another potential buyer who had waited 5 months for a short sale in Michigan. When the listener admitted it was a BOA short, there was a loud sign of disapproval from the audience and another very derogatory statement from DR. Bluntly said give up and find another house.
Wow!!
Countrywide BOA, you have to do something, now!! your reputation is dirt.
Hurry and take advantage of the First time buyer Tax credit when you purchase one of these exceptionally well priced homes in the Madison Wi area.
West Madison Ranch Condo
Incredible chance to own a very spacious Ranch Condo, very few steps, attached 2 car garage right into the kitchen, first floor laundry, lovely hardwood floors, gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings.
There are very few ranch condos on the market, not in this price range with these specs, for a very compelling price range $169,900-184,000
Madison, by lake Monona and the popular bike path, a super convenient location for commutes both East, 5-10 minutes and 15 minutes anywhere west.
This home has been home to a wonderful detail orientated couple for 40 years. It has been lovingly upgraded with newer mechanicals and also remodelled bathrooms.
Yet the original hardwood floors are wonderful. Rooms are light and spacious.
Finally in nearby Columbus and well worth the 20 minute drive. This is one of the best Victorian homes i have the chance to see. In Madison of course it would be worth between 350 and 500k+, in Columbus last year it was range priced at $239-279k. Now sellers will negotiate in the range, $199-239k.
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Keller Williams Realty Receives Nod as the Highest Ranked in Customer Satisfaction
J.D. Power and Associates names company highest in customer satisfaction for second year in a row
AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 2, 2009) -According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate company in North America, received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the second year in a row. The company also ranked second-highest among home sellers in the study.
"We couldn't be prouder. This is an achievement our associates have truly earned. It is the face-to-face interaction and the relationships they build daily that has impacted this study and elevated Keller Williams Realty to another level in customer service," said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty. "Knowing that this study was conducted during the toughest times the market has seen shows that spirit and dedication can make an impact."
The study was produced by J.D. Power and Associates to measure home buyers' and sellers' customer satisfaction. The results of the home-buying experience were determined by three factors including the agent, office and the package of additional services.
"I am absolutely beaming with pride that our agents have been honored in such a fantastic way," said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. "We are lucky to be in business with such incredible business people, who have shown incredible resolve over the past two years. If there was a time to build their business, it is now."
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About Keller Williams Realty Inc.:
Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 679 offices and 73,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at Search homes for sale Madison Wi
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Agents, are you spending good money on SEO and aquiring internet leads, have you checked where the leads are going?
Why do I ask?
Start at what buyers come to the internet for. It is agent info? company info? no.
It is to look for homes.
So you have a "search for homes" on your site right? If not you need one.
I spent quite a bit of time looking at random agent sites, and agent banner ads.
There is one of two things.
1) a simple lead form, asking what home do you want? price, beds, area. you get back with info.
2) or there is IDX. A dynamic search whereby visitors can search the MLS themselves, sometimes saving searches emailing to friends, requesting showings, more info and receiving auto updates. Pretty impressive, if you don't have this you should get it. Simple IDX search example
HOWEVER, HERE IS WHERE BROKERS MAY GET YOU. You put thousands into promoting your site and get traffic, they look up properties and register, and the contact info goes to your broker. And i know some big brokers in our area actually charge the leads back to the agent, should be a crime.
In most companies, you are using the companies IDX the leads go to the broker. Generally the IDX is only available to companies. In fact brokers have set it up this way so they control the leads.
Test a lead. go to your site and fill out a search. where does the lead go?
So you have come to the conclusion you want or need to move. You don't know a professional, or know which one to select!
You could pick up Yellow Pages, or google Realtor.
Even if you do, you want to make sure you get the best value for your money. What do you look for?
How about results? Recent results of closing deals. Sure it is easy to "take a listing" but to actually get one sold is another matter.
So don't look at the number of listings, look at the number of listings successfully closed. Actually a percentage will give you a pretty good guide to the likelihood that your home will sell too!!
With that, I have just checked the actual statistics for RealEstateGuy team against the market and they are quite remarkable.
Real Estate Guy stats were looking impressive.
Market Share: we had less than .09% of the MLS share of listings yet we sold .52%. Outperforming the MLS average 5 times.
List to Sale Price: How close to llist price have we been?
Our list to sale price is 99.5, far better than the 95.9% MLS average.
Percentage of listed to homes closed: Of the 30 homes listed this year, only 1 has expired. We have closed everyone other, except those we are still marketing and one withdrawn.
We don't carry too many listings at a time, because we want to give the best service and sell them quickly.
With a packed room of about 100 members, the Wisconsin CRS held its annual meeting.
Pat Dollins, cool and collected in charge, deftly guided the meeting through the necessities to the highlight of the day, the election and swering in of the new slate of officers.
Sona Olson, Education chair discusses the technology class coming up in October in Madison.
Past President. Gary Lukens far right steps up to swear in the officers. Behind Podium, Pat Dolling and immediate past president and CRS of the year, Judy Gull.
Kathy Allison-Zimmerman, 2010 President, Jeannie Doyle, President elect, Cindy Ullsrud, Treasurer, Sona Olson, Secretary.
As a past President myself, and very glad to be in the backseat again, I want to wish all leadership the best. I am confident the Chapter is in good hands.
Finally, a thank you to all participants in the silent auction. The tally was $1970 raised for American Cancer Society., Camp Hozhoni.
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Sona Olson, Education chair discusses the technology class coming up in October in Madison.
Past President. Gary Lukens far right steps up to swear in the officers. Behind Podium, Pat Dolling and immediate past president and CRS of the year, Judy Gull.
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