On the afternoon of Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Washington, DC the crowd fell under a unanimous hush as Founder & CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International, Steve Morris began his announcement of this year’s Tri-Real-A-Thon recipient at the 11th annual international convention.
“The Tri-Real-A-Thon Award”, Morris explained, “outlines the three most important avenues of real estate in our company; listings, sales and sponsoring. We’ve outlined specific parameters where our real estate associates are put to the test and only one can come out on top.”
In order to qualify for this prestigious designation, EXIT Realty associates must achieve a minimum of 24 sales ends, 35 listings and 4 people sponsored, all within the award period of July 1st to June 30th of the current year. Despite the challenges faced by the real estate industry over the past couple of years, Robert Hoobler, Franchisee of EXIT Realty Platinum in Mechanicsburg, PA smashed these minimum qualifiers to take EXIT Realty’s top award.
“Winning this award means a lot to me,” said Hoobler. “Hard work and placing systems into action allows me to be able to do a high volume. I am actually going to raise the bar higher for next year. I knew I was in the running and had a good shot at this award. Then when Steve said, “Wow… 246 Listings”, I knew then and there it was me! It is an honor to have been awarded this designation. I would like to thank all who have congratulated me.”
Along with his 246 listings, Robert also achieved a whopping 213 sales and sponsored 5 people into the EXIT system - all within a one year period. When Steve Morris says that the agents are the assets of this company, these statistics prove it. Congratulations on your exciting win Robert, you deserve it.
Early bird registration is now open for EXIT Realty's 2010 Convention to be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion TX. EXIT Realty associates can sign up through the EXIT Resource Center.
In a conversation with Brian Wildermuth, President and Co-Founder of Sharper Agent (the company behind EXIT Promo Shop) at EXIT Realty's Annual Convention, Lillian Walker, Broker/Owner of EXIT Beach Cities Realty in Huntington Beach, CA reveals how she and her brokerage continue to thrive in this, her third foreclosure market.
“The biggest difference in this foreclosure market is that we’ve been more intentional and focused on our digital marketing strategy to really capture the public’s attention in both giving our listings exposure and also to create an awareness with buyers who are looking to shop and buy. A lot of my agents are embracing a digital marketing strategy this year; blogging, online farm areas…. our production is up because of it.”
Learn how to work on your real estate business, not just in it, during this valuable webinar series hosted by Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International.
Effective real estate business practices as well as questions every real estate professional should be asking and be able to answer in today's ever-changing economic climate will be discussed.
Regardless of your company affiliation, you'll learn tips and tools to help with your real estate career. Today's session focuses on trends; trends in real estate, technology, business, family, economy and credit and how to make use of them in your real estate business.
Webinars are held monthly at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET. The subjects change every month so be sure to register for the series.
Ms Bonnell’s real estate career spans more than 25 years during which she was instrumental in building three major brands. Ms Bonnell has been featured several times in major industry publications, including Real Estate Magazine, Bay State REALTOR® and Frog Pond Communications. She is a much sought-after international speaker, addressing thousands at events such as RISMedia’s Leadership Conference in NY, Inman News Conference in San Francisco and the Top 500 Power Brokers at The National Association of REALTORS® Convention. Since becoming President of the US Organization for EXIT Realty Corp. International, her focus is on growth and profitability for Regions, Brokers and Agents.
Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
The Regional Owners of Tennessee and Kentucky could do no wrong at this year’s EXIT Realty International Convention, hosted by the newly built Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The picturesque setting overlooking the Potomac River provided the perfect backdrop for this momentous event.
Regional Owners Jean Marie and Mike Grumbles, Jean and George Styron and Barbara and Richard Rutan walked away with three huge wins! The first and most prestigious was the Region of the Year Award. This designation is awarded to the EXIT Region who has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that they deserve to be acknowledged for their work ethic, business savvy, successes and the relationships they hold with their Franchisees and Sales Associates.
Jean Marie Grumbles, CEO of EXIT MidSouth, said of the award, “Region of the Year is truly a testament to the caliber of our Agents, Brokers, and Owners. It is not really about us but about them. Winning this year is even sweeter because of the tough economic conditions our country is facing. We are so pleased and proud of this honor and dedicate ourselves to even greater success.”
EXIT Realty Founder and CEO, Steve Morris, commented, “The unprecedented challenge of our economy has facilitated the ultimate arena for the full expression of character, sense of purpose, initiative, success orientation and empathy. This environment has rendered the best of the best most evident in EXIT Realty MidSouth. This decision was unanimous and deserving in every way.”
Not only did they come away with this honored designation but two more were soon to follow! In a draw that was held in the Saturday morning session, Barbara Rutan’s name was drawn and was awarded a One Year Subscription to Market Leader’s Realty Generator system – a value of $18,000!! This is something the entire region will benefit from!
Finally, at the always-anticipated President’s Ball Gala, the week came to a spectacular end for this already winning group of individuals. After hours of agonizing suspense, at the stroke of midnight, the winner of the $100,000 grand prize draw was announced. . Mike Grumbles! Yes that’s correct, one of the Regional Owners of EXIT Realty Mid-South was awarded $100,000!
“Congratulations to the entire Region on your success and all the best in the years to come,” commented Morris.
For more information on real estate franchise opportunities in Tennessee and Kentucky, please contact:
Jean Marie Grumbles Regional Owner EXIT MidSouth jeanmarie@ExitTN.com 615.523.3133
What is it that top real estate producers do that drive their impressive production? They are creatures of habit, and it's the things they do that make them special. Things you can do too. Start by adding one or two of these habits to your daily business routine over the next 90 days.
Habit #1: Goal-Setting and Planning
Have written, specific and time-bound goals, for the short and long-term as well as the present. Goals should be challenging enough to motivate but still achievable. Reference, modify and adjust them often, and have a plan to attain them.
Habit #2: Make Things Happen
Don't just be satisfied with being busy, be focused on results; make your own success. Stay proactive, not reactive, and aware of your numbers for reaching your goals. Use weekly work plans and activity reports to enhance personal accountability, effectiveness and efficiency.
Habit #3: Prioritize
Become an excellent time manager. Prioritize everything, devoting at least three hours every morning for proactive prospecting. Find and maintain a balance between your production and production capability, and seek predictable results, without becoming emotionally attached to outcomes.
Habit #4: Think Win-Win
Have an abundance mentality, and apply this win-win attitude to your clients, your broker, your sponsors and your fellow associates both within the office and those cooperating on deals.
Habit #5: Listen, Realty Listen
Listen empathically, understanding that by listening, and reading a person's body language often provides greater results than doing all the talking. Ask effective questions and know how to move conversationally to the answer. Never prescribe before fully diagnosing.
Habit #6: Synergize
You must evolve from dependence, through independence to interdependence. Understand that that teamwork as well as partitioning labor or delegating is important. Participate in company and community activities, offer assistance and share what you know.
Habit #7: Constantly Re-Invent
Invest regularly in your own self-improvement. Participate regularly in sponsored events like EXIT training events, sales rallies and the Annual Convention. Become an education junky and be quick to apply what you learn. Pursue real estate designations, familiarize yourself with EXIT's Resource Center, and employ the help of a coach.
Habit #8: Sponsor Regularly
Be proactive about sponsoring. It should be an integral part of your business plan. Always be attentive to sponsoring opportunities and continually re-invent your sponsoring goals, tactics, dialogue and techniques.
Kevin Ahearn, Vice President of Agent Growth and Development for EXIT Realty Corp. International, has a real estate career that spans more than 30 years during which he coached rookies to become multi-million dollar producers and has licensed and trained over 125,000 real estate agents across North America. He is the founder of EXIT Realty's Live/Interactive Training and Coaching program.
Congratulations to EXIT Four Seasons Realty in Dahlonega, GA; they were recently named "Best Real Estate Company in 2009" by the local residents of Lumpkin County. Jeffrey Knight, Broker/Owner, says that the best part of doing business in Lumpkin County is the personal relationships that he and his sales associates have developed throughout the years.
EXIT Four Seasons Realty, one of the first EXIT Realty Franchises in Georgia, has been a part of the EXIT Realty Georgia Region for eight years. "I am so proud of the REALTORS® and staff of this office - always representing their community with such high standards of work ethics and integrity," says Mike Glass, Regional Owner.
For more information on real estate franchise opportunities in Georgia, please contact Mike Glass, Regional Owner, 770-916-1177.
Join Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International, for an informative, live webinar addressing the most common issues concerning you, the buying and selling public, as you weather today's stormy real estate market. If you're thinking of buying, selling or investing in real estate, you owe it to yourself to get the facts from a veteran real estate expert.
Webinars are held monthly at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET. The subjects change every month so be sure to register for the series. Today's session will focus on credit changes and their impact on the consumer.
No obligation. No baloney. No sales pitch. Just straight talk.
Ms Bonnell’s real estate career spans more than 25 years during which she was instrumental in building three major brands. Ms Bonnell has been featured several times in major industry publications, including Real Estate Magazine, Bay State REALTOR® and Frog Pond Communications. She is a much sought-after international speaker, addressing thousands at events such as RISMedia’s Leadership Conference in NY, Inman News Conference in San Francisco and the Top 500 Power Brokers at The National Association of REALTORS® Convention. Since becoming President of the US Organization for EXIT Realty Corp. International, her focus is on growth and profitability for Regions, Brokers and Agents. Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
Mississauga, ON(Grassroots Newswire)– In spite of the challenges faced by the real estate industry this past year, EXIT Realty Corp. International proudly continues its support for its charity of choice, Habitat for Humanity. At the EXIT Realty International Convention held last week in Washington DC, Christine Ireborg, EXIT's liaison with Habitat announced that pledges to date have exceeded $1.68 million. View our latest video presentation here.
"EXIT Realty couldn't be more proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity to help make the dream of homeownership come true for deserving families across the U.S. and Canada," said Ireborg. "We wanted to identify with an organization that shares our values and philosophies; an organization based on giving back." A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT Realty Corp. International is dedicated to its charitable fund.
EXIT Realty has 11 corporately sponsored builds under its tool belt with the current one in Newark, New Jersey scheduled for dedication later this year. EXIT Realty associates will be swinging hammers once again at upcoming builds in these cities:
November 2009 – Austin, Texas January 2010 – Florida Spring 2010 – Salt Lake City, UT Spring 2010 – Columbia, SC
EXIT Realty brokers and agents can pre-register to participate in these builds by logging into the EXIT Resource Center. For more information about EXIT Realty's work with Habitat for Humanity, please visit www.exitrealty.com/habitat.
The green real estate movement is today’s mantra for everything from energy-efficient appliances and toxin-free building materials to all-natural cleaning supplies or water-saving products. Everywhere we turn, marketing screams for our lives to “go green!” Whether it’s the bag you pack your groceries in, separating recyclables before putting out the garbage or checking the tags on what you buy to ensure it’s organic, day-to-day living centers around being – or quickly becoming – eco-friendly.
With that in mind, EXIT Realty Corp. International announced today the launch of its green initiative, “teal is the new green”, which includes training, resources and other tools to assist their agents in marketing themselves as proficient green REALTORS®. The centerpiece to this initiative is a new alliance with EcoBroker® International, the world’s first and largest green designation program for real estate professionals.
EcoBroker's® green designation training and ongoing support will provide EXIT Realty agents with the resources to be constructive green ambassadors in an ever-changing business and consumer world. They will be able to knowledgeably assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment. EXIT-EcoBroker certified professionals will also help sellers effectively market their properties with green features. EcoBroker® is the only designation which is taught by experts in both the green industry and the real estate industry. With over 5,400 agents trained world-wide, they are the largest green designation program for real estate.
“We are also the only green certification program that requires our members to take four hours of additional education each year,” says John Stovall, VP Business Development for EcoBroker® International. “Our annual Advantage Course will keep EXIT-EcoBrokers on top of the latest information in the world of green real estate.”
EXIT-EcoBrokers will be equipped with additional energy and environmental information as well as tools to help them provide added value to all of their real estate transactions. “This training helps our agents address the newest topics in real estate, such as green home certification programs like ENERGY STAR®", says Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International. “It also provides practical solutions to assist them in working through issues that may arise in any real estate transaction, such as mold, radon, or poor indoor air quality to name just a few.”
EXIT Realty Corp. International is proud to work with its charity of choice, Habitat for Humanity, by sponsoring builds throughout North America. While EXIT Realty's work with Habitat is focused here at home, both organizations are acutely aware of the basic right of people around the world to adequate shelter. To further this initiative the United Nations has declared the first Monday in October World Habitat Day. The World Habitat Day website states, "The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat." Habitat for Humanity is a proud supporter of World Habitat Day.
Habitat for Humanity's website states, "The theme of this year's observance of World Habitat Day, Planning Our Urban Future, is meant to underscore the urgency of meeting the needs of city dwellers in a rapidly urbanizing world."
Find out more about the work of Habitat for Humanity around the world here: www.habitat.org
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On the afternoon of Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Washington, DC the crowd fell under a unanimous hush as Founder & CEO of 
The Regional Owners of Tennessee and Kentucky could do no wrong at this year’s EXIT Realty International Convention, hosted by the newly built Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The picturesque setting overlooking the Potomac River provided the perfect backdrop for this momentous event.
Not only did they come away with this honored designation but two more were soon to follow! In a draw that was held in the Saturday morning session, Barbara Rutan’s name was drawn and was awarded a One Year Subscription to Market Leader’s Realty Generator system – a value of $18,000!! This is something the entire region will benefit from!
What is it that top real estate producers do that drive their impressive production? They are creatures of habit, and it's the things they do that make them special. Things you can do too. Start by adding one or two of these habits to your daily business routine over the next 90 days.
Congratulations to 
Join Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of 
The green real estate movement is today’s mantra for everything from energy-efficient appliances and toxin-free building materials to all-natural cleaning supplies or water-saving products. Everywhere we turn, marketing screams for our lives to “go green!” Whether it’s the bag you pack your groceries in, separating recyclables before putting out the garbage or checking the tags on what you buy to ensure it’s organic, day-to-day living centers around being – or quickly becoming – eco-friendly.
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