texas: Well, I've done it. Thanks and Goodbye Keller Williams
- 07/02/09 08:46 AM
I did something last week that I never thought I would do. I left Keller Williams after almost 8 years of hard work, closings, friendships, failures and successes. In other words, it was a great learning experience. I built my business from the ground up, begining in 2001. I was in class getting my license when the terrorists hit on 9-11. I built a great team, served several terms on the Agent Leadership Council, led the Technology Committee and served on the Financial Planning Committee. About a year and a half ago, I brought on a partner, Jennifer Semler, to help … (6 comments)
texas: Dealing with clients of limited service brokers
- 06/05/07 08:45 AM
I would imagine that this is going to be somewhat of a contentious subject, but here goes. My team is currently in the middle of a transaction where we represent the buyer. The home is listed by a broker offering very limited services (MLS Listing only) to the seller for a very low flat rate. The listing agent's comments in the MLS state that all questions and offers should be directed to the owner. This appears to me to be a direct violation of Standards I confess to a certain level of discomfort with this from an ethical point of view. The … (5 comments)
texas: Austin market update
- 05/30/07 08:29 AM
Just when you think things can't get any hotter in Austin, surprise! While we are far from a bubble here, inventory is just plain hard to come by. Let me relate 3 instances of what we've been dealing with recently. Windsor Park- A listing came up that looked to be a good deal. With the market heating up like it has been, we knew that there was no way that we could offer full price and have any hope of getting the home. As time was of the essence, I wrote up the contract in my name with an "As Assigns" in the … (2 comments)
texas: New Home Client Rebates
- 05/30/07 02:44 AM
Here is a question for all the agents and brokers out there. Recently this has started happening to me. A buyer that I may or may not know, goes to a production builder's new home community and finds a home-all on their own. Then I get a call from the buyer saying "I've found a home and want to put you down as my Realtor. I want X percent in return for doing all the work". Does this happen to you? What is your response?
texas: Nice to be here in Austin
- 05/23/07 10:51 AM
After hearing so much about Active Rain, I'm making the plunge and joining the ranks of everyone here. I've had a little blog going on our website www.AustinAPlusHomes.com for a while now. So, I thought I'd see what benefits are offered by moving the blog over here and becoming a more active blogger. I have to say that I'm impressed by the number of members and the sheer volume of content and knowledge that is available here. I just taught a real estate technology class yesterday at our market center (Keller Williams-speak for "office) and was overwhelmed with the response the … (5 comments)
I did something last week that I never thought I would do. I left Keller Williams after almost 8 years of hard work, closings, friendships, failures and successes. In other words, it was a great learning experience. I built my business from the ground up, begining in 2001. I was in class getting my license when the terrorists hit on 9-11. I built a great team, served several terms on the Agent Leadership Council, led the Technology Committee and served on the Financial Planning Committee. About a year and a half ago, I brought on a partner, Jennifer Semler, to help … (6 comments)
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