Back on September 3rd I wrote an article about the merger between the Realty Executives office in Bellevue and BRIO Realty.  After some time has gone by I can say that I am more than satisfied with that event.  A few reasons that I am singing their praises:

1. The office members treat each other like family--they are very kind and helpful to each other, therefore, it is a very pleasant working environment.   There are many social activities to get involved with (to get to know each other better) from weekly potlucks to occasional parties.  We also have a monthly marketing night to focus on a marketing piece we want to get completed (we share ideas). 
2. We give back to the community.  Currently, our office is going to participate in the 24th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk on December 14th which supports the Arthritis Foundation.   I spent several hours yesterday with a fellow agent handing out bags to Safeway shoppers to support Hopelink's food drive (it distributes non perishable food and baby items to the local food banks).   Other agents are doing the same thing or going house-to-house dropping bags on door steps to be picked up later.  "Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities.  Hopelink's mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community; we help people make lasting change."   Throughout the year there are events that help the community that we participate in.
3. Coaching.  I have been in this business for five years and know how to assist a seller and a buyer.  I am very good working with them and they will say so.  But I cannot say enough about how important coaching is.  All very successful sports figures and many business leaders have had coaches.  Coaches help us to eliminate little bad habits we have created that get in our way.  It also helps create very important "good" habits.  But the most important thing I have found is that the use of systems helps us reach every goal.  Tom Perry, of our office, has been a real estate coach for many years--he knows his stuff and wants his people to meet their goals.  He does this with systems.
4. We expect excellence of ourselves and balance in our lives.

If you are a client, these things are important when you choose an agent (Executive in our case).  If you are an agent--I hope your office does the same.  Have a good year!

P.S.  Realty Executives is international and has a very large presence back east. 

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