Archive for December, 2007
Windermere Names Rich Johnson Branch Manager
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Windermere Exclusive Properties is excited to announce Rich Johnson as the Branch Manager of the La Costa / Encinitas and Carmel Valley offices. Johnson, who has more than 25 years experience in real estate and financial services, ran the Escondido Windermere office from 2004 to December 2007.
As a veteran manager and former business owner, Johnson offers his agents incredible support and a host of new real estate tools. He is extremely well versed in marketing and known for being on the cutting edge of technology.
“Rich is an incredible businessman,” said Windermere Owner, Jim Browne. “His experience as a highly successful entrepreneur brings a new dynamic to the office. I look forward to watching our business grow through his experience.”
Johnson’s understanding of the local market, motivational skills and enthusiasm towards his work have earned him numerous awards in the industry. He has been listed as an Honored Professional in the Nationwide Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Business, awarded a National Leadership Award and named an Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council.
“Working with Rich is such a rewarding experience,” said Erica Vautier, Windermere’s Director of Marketing. “He is an industry expert and continually introduces Windermere and our agents to new tools and better practices.”
Johnson, who is a California native and has lived in San Diego since 1982, loves being part of the Windermere family. His commitment towards having the greatest training, technology and service are parallel with Windermere’s founding philosophy: Hire the best people, provide the best tools and create a professional approach.
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Sue Johnson Earns Prestigious GRI Designation
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Windermere agent Sue Johnson has earned the prestigious GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute) designation, joining other top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold the designation across the nation.
Johnson, who has consistently been a top producer at Windermere, earned the “Graduate REALTOR® Institute” (GRI) designation by attending a specific and intensive series of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction.
“I am extremely pleased to announce that Sue successfully completed a series of rigorous courses considered by many as the most comprehensive training program available today to REALTORS® in the nation,” said Jim Browne, Windermere’s Broker of Record.
Johnson studied the fundamentals of brokerage and other areas of real estate specialization. With this designation and through increased awareness of current topics important to the real estate professional, such as legal issues, these REALTORS® can better serve prospective clients and customers.
“GRI is nationally recognized as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge, and is considered the nation’s number one real estate designation,” said Browne.
At the Institute, which is taught by leading real estate professionals from around the country for more than 25 years, Johnson learned about local, state and national real estate practices that affect them, their clients and customers. The GRI designation sets Johnson apart from other practitioners because it indicates to the public that she has obtained a professional educational foundation on which to base the services they. The extra measure of knowledge and prestige achieved by completing this course work is a tool that will advance a career in real estate and help perfect client services.
Combined with an already impressive history of excellence and recognition, Johnson’s achievement of the GRI is a testament to her continued dedication to the real estate profession. Sue Johnson can be reached at 760-801-0414.
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Ron Brownell Named Branch Manager for Windermere Escondido
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Windermere is pleased to announce that Ron Brownell has accepted the position of Branch Manager for Windermere of Escondido.
Brownell’s experience is extremely impressive. The Southern California native has been active in real estate for 19 years, eight of which he spent as branch manager at a large office of 60 agents. He is well versed in the legal aspects of the contract and the numerous forms required in facilitating the sale of property.
“Ron is incredibly knowledgeable in contracts, policies and procedures,” said fellow Branch Manager Rich Johnson. “Ron’s extensive background, both as a Realtor and Manager make him an incredible asset for our agents.”
Brownell, who describes himself as “tenacious and technical in nature”, has taught the contract to new and experienced agents alike in classroom settings for several years and has worked with attorneys on many cases providing valuable information that helped settle disputes.
“I enjoy helping and coaching agents to become the very best in their profession,” said Brownell, a licensed broker since 1993. “There are no limits to what an agent can achieve.”
Brownell has worked with hundreds of transactions and has experienced or been involved in virtually ever situation that may come up, making him more than qualified to help Windermere agents solve any problem that may arise during a transaction.
“Ron is the perfect choice to help us grow,” said Windermere Owner Mark Loscher. “He is approachable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He can adapt to all kinds of different people and personalities.”
Brownell says that he is most looking forward to helping agents become more of a qualified consultant than a salesperson. Windermere is looking forward to his “hands on” experience and industry expertise.
Brownell has served as a President and Director of the Local Association of Realtors, as a Director and Regional Chairman of the California Association of Realtors and as the Chairman of the Sandicor Advisory Committee.
Contact Windermere for more information.
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Windermere Agents Run Book Drive for Ocean Air School
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Windermere Agents in Carmel Valley took it upon themselves to run a book drive for E. Ocean Air Elementary School. They passed out thousands of fliers, hung posters have in the neighborhood stores and are spreading the word to their clients. The Windermere agents are eager to contribute to the new schools needs and hope the book they are donating helps the children gain an interest in reading.
“Children are trying to identify themselves by something or somebody. In healthy books, good morals win in the end,” said Windermere agent and book drive promoter, Shapar Ostovar. “Instead of TV, good books will help them grow.”
The participating agents are impressed with the high quality of books being donated. “We received a variety of genres from fairy tales to science fiction,” said Ostovar. “Included in the science fiction genre is an autographed copy of the book Touchdown MARS!
Agents will continue to collect books and are happily accepting donations from the community. If you have any new or used books that would be appropriate for grades K – 6, please contact Shapar Ostovar to arrange a pick-up or drop-off. You can reach Shapar Ostovar at (858)245-2854 or drop off the books yourself to any Windermere office.
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