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Video Montage: Scenes from our Company Meeting & Happy Hour
Posted by Erica Vautier | Currently 3 Comments »
The Company Meeting and Happy Hour attracted a hundred guests. We ate, drank, networked and some of us even left with great prizes.
We heard from Company President, Mark Loscher about the industry and Windermere’s plans for the future. He told us how Windermere is building a strong foundation for our agents and that they are in the right place for when the market turns.
Director of Business Development and Branch Manager twice-over, Rich Johnson announced our new in-house Insurance Division. JBL Premier Insurance offers home, auto, life, and business insurance services. Having our own Insurance Division will help Windermere agents give their clients comprehensive service.
We did live demonstrations of our new blog site and I gave agents their first peak at our new Agent Resource Center. As it’s name suggest, our Agent Resource Center is a single website (linked to Picture Perfect San Diego) that our agents can go to for company news, industry updates, video training, marketing and listing material, a live company calendar and so much more!
Here’s a video montage of the night, captured for us by Barry Fisch. Check it out!
Great job putting this evening together team, and thanks to all of the agents who came!
Contact me if you would like to hear more about the new Agent Resource Center: EricaVautier@windermere.com
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Just Survive or Really Thrive? It is Your Choice
Posted by Carole Ferris | Currently 1 Comment »
Even in a down market Windermere agents THRIVE
WHY?
Windermere Exclusive Properties offers you:
- The best office locations
- The best technology
- Full time and experienced office managers in every office
- Full time office support
- One on one coaching
- No desk fees
- No phone fees
- No charge for black and white copies
- Low E & O
- Low Errors and Commissions Insurance
- Our Broker, Jim Browne is one of the most knowledgeable, approachable and highly respected throughout San Diego.
But don’t just take our word for it, read what our agents are saying about us.
Despite the many challenges the real estate industry faced in 2007, this year proved to be one of the best for Windermere Exclusive Properties. We increased production by 25% and hired a lot of outstanding agents.
Here is what our agents are saying about us:
Jeanne Lopez, Encinitas Office
“I have been with Windermere for two years and the thing I enjoy the most is the support that we agents receive from our management and owners as well as the high quality and integrity of the agents that work for Windermere. ”
Linda Grubbs, Escondido Office
“We are a family here, all five of our offices. It is very special. That was the most important thing in choosing an office for me; it was the office environment and the atmosphere. That is what I was looking for and that is what I found at Windermere”
Jeff Cole, Encinitas Office
“Having worked for both Prudential and Coldwell Banker I can appreciate the support, professionalism and the image quality Windermere has to offer.”
Debra Fine, Carmel Valley Office
“Windermere remembers who comes first, the client!”
Jackie Bendix, Encinitas Office
“From the owners to the office staff, everyone has the best interest of both the agents who work here, and the clients they represent. I know that this is unique to this industry. It is a great feeling working for a company where the knowledge and support are there for you whenever you need it.”
Karen May, Carlsbad Village Office
“Ownership and management are first class”
Pat Dunphy, Escondido Office
“I see this place as the best opportunity to be successful. The tools are great. The website is great. There is so much involved in real estate. It is almost overwhelming.
For me, it is all about the support. The atmosphere, it is a family. They know who you are; everyone is social and helpful. It is a different way of working - the Windermere culture. It is very professional. There is an emphasis on doing things right.“
Jennifer Locke, Encinitas Office
“Windermere combines the advantages of a large nationally known company with the atmosphere and response of a locally based company.”
Bev Paine, Encinitas Office
“If I had to describe Windermere in one word, it would be classy. Windermere embodies elegance. Our offices are beautiful. I am proud to bring clients in. We have great style.
I am all about customer service. Windermere lets you choose your own affiliates. They respect your right to chose. The managers want you to succeed. There is great internal support.”
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Full Service Gas Stations Are Gone, But Full Service Real Estate is Alive at Windermere
Posted by Mark Loscher | Currently 1 Comment »
How many of you remember the true “full service” gas stations?
Well, I do.
For those of you who do not, let me fill you in, no pun intended.
Full service gas stations are a thing of the past, in California anyways. But not to long ago you could drive into your favorite gas station, say hello to a friendly gas station attendant, sit back, relax and let him or her, do all the service work.
What a concept!
They would ask you which grade of gas you’d like to have. They would check your oil levels for you. They would even check your tire pressure. Oh, and guess what? They would even wash your windows, without being asked. Wow, now that was service!
Unfortunately, that kind of service in the gas station business is a thing of the past, by and large.
In the Real Estate industry we are in danger of the same thing happening, if we aren’t careful. More and more companies are losing that personal touch, not only with their clients, but with the agents who work for them.
Not to long ago almost all Real Estate companies provided full service to their agents. They would provide a desk, a phone, a computer to work from, fliers, marketing materials, training, management support, and the latest technology products and support.They would have managers and administrative people available, 24/7 to help with a number of issues relating to helping the client.
Sadly, this too seems to be going by the way of the gas station and too many companies today focus on the number of people they hold licenses for, they focus on how many deals they produce, and they focus on themselves rather than on the client and the agent.
At Windermere we are a little old fashioned I guess, when it comes to service. We still believe it is very important to provide all of the support and tools that we can for agents, so they can provide the very best full service to the client.
We do provide all the tools, the technology, the administrative and management support, 24/7, to help our agents be the best they can possibly be. We understand the need to be on the cutting edge of technology and we are in so many ways, but not at the cost of that personal one on one touch that is so important in our people first industry.
Let us not forget that computers, phones and gadgets have been invented, developed and provided to assist us in our one to one personal business, not to replace it. The client and the agent need to have that personal interaction. They need to have that one on one conversation about the most important investment they are likely to make, a home. Just as an agent needs that same kind of relationship with their Broker and support staff.
At Windermere we value those relationships with our agents and the client.
We will continue to lead in our industry with the tools, the support, and the, yes, the “service” to our agents and ultimately to the client.
Check it out and see for yourself. I know that the support you need, we have.
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We Give Agents the Best Technology & They Pass it on to Homeowners
Posted by Erica Vautier | Leave A Comment »
The world of real estate is changing.
New technologies and the extraordinary increase of internet use have transformed the way people search for houses.
Savvy real estate agents know that to keep up with an evolving industry, they need to surround themselves with the latest technology and the best support.
At Windermere Exclusive Properties, we are committed to providing our agents with the tools and the training they need to stay ahead.
Our agents enjoy the most advanced real estate technology available in the industry.
We provide tools that distribute Windermere listings to high traffic home search sites - and even pay to have our agents’ listings enhanced on many of the sites. We have an Online Resource Center filled with valuable downloads, an interactive calendar, a forum for company announcements and industry news.
Our four San Diego offices have wireless internet and large plasma screens in the conference rooms for agents to use in presentations.
Whether you are the most tech-savvy agent in San Diego, or completely new to the digital world, Windermere has the tools and the training that can dramatically improve your business. Our company calendar features MANY training sessions each month that teach our agents how to stay ahead of the curve.
If you are an agent, ask yourself these questions:
- Do you want your listings to automatically appear on more than 50 high traffic sites?
- Would you like someone to help you master Tempo 5?
- Would you want to learn how to build Virtual Slideshows for your property at no cost?
- Do you think it would be helpful to have all the forms, files, logos and materials you use available to you online?
- Do you want to work in a company that values education and will train you to use today’s best tools?
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