New Brokerage Blog - 11/23/09 - afternoon- Closing Question - 11/23/09 05:22 PM
Closing complete, I went to the closing (my Buyers), we usually hold closings in the bank or an attorney's office and here only the Realtor who has the listing attends. I don't get that? I didn't stop representing my clients when the appraisal was complete, I don't see my duties finished until we are closed, moved in, and I have answered questions for, Oh say 5 years.
I am doing things differently. I remember how I felt buying properties, the most anxious time for me was the closing, it was uncharted waters, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was very comforting to have the … (0 comments)

11/23 Monday New Brokerage BLog - 11/23/09 08:19 AM
Busy week scheduled -
This morning by 10:00
Return weekend calls, follow-up on listings scheduled for this week, check on additional signage delivery, contact our banker, review new printing site (recommendation from a good freind from church), begin addressing Christmas cards to A and B client list.
Any good ideas for Christmas gifts other than poinsettia plants?
 
 
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New Brokerage Blog - Saturday Highlights - 11/21/09 11:38 AM
The new office is located in a small town just west of Storm Lake Iowa, the town of Alta. I am in the office today, good traffic so far, new store opened in the building next to mine and it is drawing a lot of people. Many are stopping in or at least reading the sign.
My tasks today:Follow-up with 3 prospective sellers and 2 buyers, Complete and print the business newsletterReview a transaction closing on MondayMove sign frames to office and storageSet-up showings for Monday and TuesdayReview next weeks schedule (taking Thanksgiving off - family in)Prepare listing forms for 2 … (0 comments)

New Brokerage Blog - 11/21/09 - 11/21/09 11:25 AM
Below are the beginning business statistics:
1) Started my own Brokerage October 27, 20092) Experience - real estate (licensed 5 years), Associate Broker 3 years, CRS, GRI, AHS, BS Ed, investor 8 years, previous experience building and running my own company 5 years, corporate management 9 years3) Location - good for foot traffic, abundant parking, good signage visibility, office space remodeled to fit new needs, remodel completed by us and we own the building4) Equipment - Utilized some existing and purchased some - signs, office furniture, computers, printers, cameras*5) People - Myself and an Administrative person who plans to get licensed6) Marketing experience - 10 … (2 comments)

New Brokerage Blog - Startup to Finish Line - 11/21/09 11:09 AM
Hey Everyone,
 This blog is a record of the day-to-day workings and issues inside a new brokerage. I am writing it to help others make the leap successfully or decide to stay where they are after seeing what it takes to be successful and through your advice and input help me grow a new company 
I see this as a journey, and every journey needs preparation, resources and a destination. Sharing this with you will help me, I do hope to help you too. If you have questions about things as I blog please put them in the comments, any advice is humbly and gratefully received.
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Great Home Buyer Tax Credit Reference Chart - 11/12/09 06:19 PM
Check out the new Home Buyer Tax Credit Reference Chart if you haven't already gotten one. Click on the link and go -  Home Buyer Tax Credit Reference Chart. Once there click on the red box with that info. on the page. I haven't been on in a while because I have been sooooo busy opening my own brokerage :)
We are Weaver LLC Realtors, great office, working with some really good Buyers and Sellers. A little nervous but staying the course and pushing on. One thing I am so thankful for is all the people who have supported me in this decision, … (4 comments)

Storm Lake Iowa Homes for Sale - New Brokerage Opens in the Storm Lake MLS area - 11/11/09 09:07 AM
Brand new real estate brokerage now open in the Storm Lake MLS area. Want more information - call Georgia Weaver the owner of Weaver LLC Realtors. Pilot Tribune newspaper covering our new brokerage, the services we offer, our philosophy on doing business and the Top 10 Reasons You Need to List Your Properties With US. If you need real estate services please consider us, we are experienced, ethical, and posess great marketing and negotiaion skills. Our business is not like any other in the Storm Lake MLS area, call us to experience a very refreshing difference. … (0 comments)

Pilot Tribune Article Link for the Weaver LLC Realtors new business Opening - 11/06/09 08:29 PM
Pilot Tribune newspaper article and picture showing our new brokerage sign, Dusty Rydstrom (Office assistant and me  posing. No I'm not a poser I AM THE REAL THING! Just ask me :)
 
http://www.stormlakepilottribune.com/story/1584806/photo/1287165.html
http://www.stormlakepilottribune.com/story/1584806.html
We are very busy getting the office up and going, all the property books made, forms developed, printed and filed, accounts complete, license, insurance, accounting software and of course training, and the office looks great - same colors we used on our house on Peterson St.
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