EXIT Realty Montana was one of the proud sponsors of the Bitterroot Classic Triathalon last weekend, held in benefit of the Ronald McDonald House in Missoula, MT. Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International was on hand and completed her first such event.
Joining Tami were Max Coleman, Regional Owner EXIT Realty Montana, Shelley Cole, Sales Representative and Darla Coleman, Franchisee, EXIT Realty Bitterroot Valley. "Tami finished despite a lingering cramp in her foot and a nagging torn miniscus," said Max.
"I am so proud of EXIT Realty Montana and the people who participated in this triathalon; a company and a community working together for a good cause. It doesn't get any better than that," said Tami.
The Bitterroot Classic Triathalon is the largest triathalon in Montana.
EXIT Realty Turns Out in Support of Ronald McDonald House
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 28 2009 11:21AMCustomer Service the Focus of Big Bear Lake CA Real Estate Office
Who would take over a real estate office in this market? People with vision and the right system like Susan and Dan Bathurst, that's who.
When they bought an existing EXIT Realty franchise earlier this year, Susan and Dan had a vision of the kind of real estate brokerage they wanted EXIT Realty Welcome Home to become, as Arrissia Owen Turner of BigBearGrizzly.net reports:
They found their dream in EXIT Realty. The customer-service oriented couple is revamping the offices with the help of their broker, Emily Dunn, offering what they describe as a general store-type office. "We want to present a more low-key atmosphere," Dan says.
"I had the pleasure of meeting Dan and Susan at Broker/Owner Training earlier this year," said Susan Harrison, EXIT Realty Corp. International's Senior VP Web Development. "They are a warm and focused couple dedicated to building a real estate brokerage that truly puts the needs of their customers first."
The article goes on to say:
"The market is turning," Dan says. "Things are improving. I just saw that there was a 7.5 percent increase in housing sales nationwide." And they feel they have an edge with the technology that being a part of the EXIT family affords them, like an online magazine, e-tours and recorded tours available to agents and customers. As far as attracting agents, the Canada-based company EXIT offers a beneficiary and retirement program for employees.
Read the full article here.
For more information on real estate career opportunities with EXIT Realty Welcome Home, please contact:
Dan and Susan Bathurst, Franchisees
EXIT Realty Welcome Home
909.878.0522
susan.bathurst@yahoo.com
For more information on real estate franchise opportunites in Southern California, please contact:Bob Keeran, Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Southern California
760.952.2345
exitrealtysocal@hotmail.com
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 27 2009 09:22AMTweetdeck: An Addiction in the Making?
One of the most common questions asked by real estate agents regarding social media is, "How am I supposed to keep track of everything?" Having asked the same question myself, I recently started using Tweetdeck, a free "personal browser" to help me keep track of tweets, followers, DMs and all the other things swimming around in my brain thanks to Twitter. After a few short days, I don't know what I did without it. Ugh.
I have 9 columns that automatically update me on various search terms like "real estate" and technology as well as the obvious "exit realty". This is a good thing, right? Well you'd think so, except for the fact that I keep looking at it all day long. It taunts me there in my task bar. A little warble alerts me to new posts. I'm tweeting more. Uh-oh.
A so-called expert once told me that the optimum number of tweets per day is 22. I don't remember why that was optimum, I just remember that it seemed exorbitant at the time. Now, not so much. I wonder if there is a twelve-step program for compulsive tweeters.
I have to go now; it has been a full 10 minutes since I checked for updates. Hello world, my name is Susan and I'm a tweeter.
5 comments • Susan Harrison • August 24 2009 10:24AMEXIT Premier Real Estate, Burlington MA Named Office of the Year
EXIT Premier Real Estate of Burlington has been named Massachusetts "Office of the Year" by EXIT Realty of New England.
"I'm honored to be working alongside a team of dedicated REALTORS," said [Mark Bettinson, Broker/Owner]. "Our office remains committed to providing honest advice and guidance to those who are seeking to buy or sell homes. In a time of great challenge in residential real estate markets nationwide, EXIT Premier continues to excel."
Read more here.
For more information on a real estate career with EXIT Premier Real Estate, please contact:
Mark Bettinson, Broker/Owner
EXIT Premier Real Estate
781.270.4770
mark@exitpremier.comFor more information on real estate franchise opportunities in New England, please contact:
Jeanette Tighe
EXIT Realty Corp. USA
781.229.5845
tighej@comcast.net
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 24 2009 09:52AMGood Neighbor Finalists Include Helen Marotto, EXIT Homeplace Realty Associates
EXIT Realty Corp. International congratulates the ten REALTORS® announced yesterday as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine's 2009 Good Neighbor Award, including Helen Marotto, a sales representative with EXIT Homeplace Realty Associates in Hampstead, NC.
According to the announcement, "Marotto has been a court-appointed advocate for more than 152 abused, neglected and abandoned children during the past 10 years. She serves as the voice of the child in family court, helping judges make life-changing decisions on behalf of children in the foster care system."
Read more about Helen and the other finalists here.
For more information on joining EXIT Homeplace Realty Associates, please contact:
Martin Evans, Broker/Owner
EXIT Homeplace Realty Associates
910.270.2221
hampstead@realexit.comFor more information on real estate franchise opportunites in North and South Carolina, please contact:
Michael Washburn, Regional Owner
EXIT of the Carolinas
843.375.9255
admin@exitrealtycarolinas.com
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 20 2009 08:15AMTami Bonnell to Address Industry Leaders in NY
With the real estate industry starting to quietly roar its engines, now is the time to regroup, refocus and get ready to take flight! Real estate professionals now, more than ever, are looking for a springboard to get their business back on track. The organizers of the RISMedia Leadership Conference see this need and have invited Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization for EXIT Realty Corp. International, to be a panel member during their event taking place September 9th and 10th in New York City.
This annual event brings together the real estate industry's top thinkers and Ms. Bonnell will discuss the future of the industry, what trends we can expect to see as well as new ideas and what real estate professionals need to do differently in this climbing market. The two-day event will focus on education, networking, energizing the business and gaining market share.
Ms Bonnell also hosts free monthly webinars for the general public and the real estate public; click here to register. She was also a recent guest on Lifestyle TV's The Balancing Act, a show geared for active women who are balancing working, raising a family, career and lifestyle.
For more information on registering for the Leadership Conference and witnessing first hand one of EXIT Realty's leading visionaries click here.
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 18 2009 08:54AMEXIT Realty on TV: Buying, Selling or Considering a Career in Real Estate? Check This Out
Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International appeared on national television this morning as a guest on Lifetime's The Balancing Act, a show geared for active women who are balancing working, raising a family, career and lifestyle.
When people are considering buying or selling real estate, "The most important thing to share [with your real estate professional] is why - why are you moving? Are you moving because you want to take advantage of the first time homebuyer market? Are you relocating? Are you under financial duress? The more you share, the more they can give you a better return on your investment," said Bonnell.
Watch the interview here.
Bonnell also hosts two monthly live webinars; one for the general public to answer the most frequently asked real estate questions and another for real estate professionals. Click here to register.
For more information on how EXIT Realty can help you buy or sell your home, or for information regarding a career in real estate or franchise ownership, please contact us.
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 13 2009 09:27AMReal Estate Careers Still a Savvy Choice: The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television Reveals Why Real Estate Agents Still Matter
(Pompano Beach, FL)—Even though the economy has been in a slump, savvy investors are still pursuing the “American Dream” of homeownership, and that still makes the role of the real estate agent a very relevant one. To better understand the opportunities in this field and how real estate agents play an invaluable role in the process, The Balancing Act welcomes Tami Bonnell, President of the U.S. Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International. The segment airs Thursday, August 13th, 2009.
“We hear all the news reports about the housing slump,” says Bonnell. “But there are still millions of people who are buying homes this year.”
According to research by Marissa Miley, a reporter at Advertising Age, despite record foreclosure rates and depressed home sale prices, the real estate industry anticipates selling 5.3 million homes this year, many to first-time home buyers.
And while computers have aided in the search and sale of one’s abode, real estate is still all about the personal connection, and that’s why so many women are excelling in this field.
“A good REALTOR® really is a partner in the process,” explains Bonnell, “You need to listen; really hear your client’s story and be a smart detective. Understand the why for the consumer,” she said.
Consumers can find facts on a computer but only a real estate agent can offer the insights, advice, marketing tips and negotiation options that make a home sale or purchase a smooth and easy transaction.
Many women, especially moms, have found great financial success and a balanced family life with a real estate career, and not just in the boom times. Taking it to the next step, EXIT Realty developed an innovative residual plan that allows REALTORS® to earn bonuses from the transactions of the new recruits they introduce to the company, creating an exciting financial opportunity from which many women have benefited.
“The real estate market is about good deals and long-term benefits,” says Doug Campbell, Executive Vice President of Programming, BrandStar Entertainment, the producers of The Balancing Act. “Understanding the importance the real estate agent plays was indeed very insightful.”
About Brand Star Entertainment’s The Balancing Act: The Balancing Act TV show on Lifetime Television is America’s only morning show about women, for women, trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish, The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and educational segments, placing women in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. The show is produced by BrandStar Entertainment and airs on Lifetime Television 7 a.m. Eastern/Pacific (check local listings). Additional information and each segment can be accessed on the show’s website, www.TheBalancingAct.com. Each episode is also available on http://www.google.com/video and www.youtube.com. Sign up for the show’s newsletter at www.thebalancingact.com/join.php. For more details about BrandStar Entertainment please visit www.brandstarentertainment.com.
About Tami Bonnell: Tami Bonnell’s real estate career spans more than 25 years during which she was instrumental in building three major brands. Ms Bonnell has been featured several times in major industry publications, including Real Estate Magazine, Bay State REALTOR® and Frog Pond Communications. She is a much sought-after international speaker, addressing thousands at events such as RISMedia’s Leadership Conference in NY, Inman News Conference in San Francisco and the Top 500 Power Brokers at The National Association of REALTORS® Convention. Since becoming President of the US Organization for EXIT Realty Corp. International, her focus is on growth and profitability for Regions, Brokers and Agents. Ms Bonnell is available for interviews.
0 comments • Susan Harrison • August 12 2009 10:36AMEXIT Realty is Open in PEI
Joyce Paron, President of the Canadian Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International is proud to announce the opening of EXIT Realty P.E.I. and welcomes broker/owner Danny Moase into the EXIT Realty system.
"Danny, a top producer on the island, was formerly an independent who came from the Re/Max system," said Paron. "He is charged up to grow the largest and most successfully productive office in P.E.I.!"
For more information on joining EXIT Realty P.E.I. as a real estate sales representative or for properties for sale in Prince Edward Island, please contact:
Danny Moase, Broker/Owner
EXIT Realty P.E.I.
902.892.7653
danny@exitrealtypei.comFor more information regarding real estate franchise opportunities anywhere in Canada, please contact:
Ed Martens, Senior Vice President, Franchise Sales - Canada
EXIT Realty Corp. International
866.952.3948
emartens@exitrealty.com
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