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Issue # 27

July 08 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston

Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Geoff Schwartzman, Joan Lovett, Kerry Kelly, Cindy Quick, Lillie Tobash, Randy Becker, & Halley Hetton all of whom joined KWReston last week!!

I encourage you to send them a welcome email or voice mail and let them know how we support our culture of caring and sharing . When you log in to our intranet go to https://kwmci.backagent.net/people/associates/

and click on ‘send email’

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.

Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Congratulations!!

To J.C. Mernin on the birth of his first grandchild- A baby girl Maya was born to his daughter in Austin TX!!!

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Birthdays this week!

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Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Kumar Radhakrishnan on the 9th, Lisa Nelson and Andrew Borquist on the 12th, and to Reggie Hill & Thomas Ryan on the 14th !!!

Happy Birthday Song

From your BOLD Coach Wayne Salmans

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Statistics

FSBOs accounted for 9% of home sales in 2012.

The typical FSBO home sold for $174,900 compared to $215,000 for agent-assisted home sales.

That’s almost 20% less than selling with a realtor!

Most Difficult Tasks for FSBO Sellers:
1. Understanding and performing paperwork . . . . . . . . . 18%
2. Getting the right price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%

It’s nopt too late to get in on the action!!

Mega Camp –

From interviews with industry experts and speakers, to panels featuring top agents from across the globe, this high-energy event will accelerate your growth!

Mega AGENT Camp
Where EXTRAORDINARY Agents Meet

Led by Gary Keller, Mega Agent Camp is where the best in the business reveal the specific systems and strategies that deliver results in today’s market.

Gary’s team is pulling together the Mega Agent line-up, packing it full of the topics you’ve most requested and the agents who are experiencing enormous success by placing their focus on ONE area – achieving more by doing less!

You’ll hear from the best on topics including:
•Internet Lead Follow-up and Conversion
•Craigslist
•Expansion into New Markets
•Farming
•Social Media
•Open Houses
•Mega RSTLM
•Expired/FSBO
•Mega Agent Interviews
•REO and Short Sales
•Working with Builders and Developers
•More exciting updates coming soon!

Hear what Tony DiCello has to say about Mega Camp:

“Mega Camp is the only time we all have the opportunity to spend a full day and a half with Gary Keller to gain his insights on how we all can be more successful in our real estate businesses. An added value this year is his updated vision speech on what the market will be giving us the rest of this year and early next year. Miss Gary- Miss knowledge that will take your business forward.”

http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=5135

Upcoming ALC Clinic set for October!

Please be sure to save the dates of October 22nd and 23rd for the ALC Clinic with Mo Anderson.” The location is being finalized and will be announced soon.

We are looking into adding another day, October 24th, as a mini-retreat, so that all of the attendees can enjoy some added value to this gathering including some camaraderie, team building and fun.

Please save all three days on your calendars (10-22, 10-23, and 10-24) and the updates will be coming soon.

Thanks so much to our ALC for creating a great place to work here at KWReston!!

Tech Camp is coming to DC!!

BOLDTech DC: Thursday July 25th, 2013 · 8:30-3:30

With Google and Facebook always changing how can you miss out on the latest information?

What Will You Learn?

Internet Mindset

Amazing Analytics

Blogging Basics and Beyond

Craigslist Creation

Success Through Social Media

Video Victory

and so much more…

http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=5636

Agent Success Summit

Here is your free ticket to attend a virtual event that I am speaking at titled “The Agent
Success Summit”, taking place in a few weeks. I’m one of 21 industry leaders speaking
at the 3-day virtual training event for real estate agents. A lot of the speakers you may
already know, and the ones you don’t… you should.

I will be sharing valuable insights into what is working in today’s ultra competitive
real estate market. I’m excited to be part of this event and share my views.

Agent Success Summit

http://agentsuccesssummit.com/?hop=hpss4150

The summit is a virtual event so you can attend from anywhere…your office…
your home…anywhere you have your computer, phone, or mobile device.

It’s like a giant 3-day long conference.

BUT…you don’t have to travel and pay for airfare, rental car, hotel room, and
restaurant food. You can even stay home and watch in your pajamas. : )

The 21 top trainers, coaches, authors, speakers, and thought leaders will talk about
how to get… MORE Leads, MORE Clients, and MORE Closings.

Best of all…it’s FREE.

So take a quick look.

Agent Success Summit

http://agentsuccesssummit.com/?hop=hpss4150

I hope you’ll join me at the Agent Success Summit.

Onward,

Hoss Pratt
Success Systems

P.S. As a special incentive, I want you to listen to a recording by a top real estate agent.
Russell Shaw who sold 405 homes, worth $104 million in his best year. In this 1 hour and
16 minute presentation titled “The Correct Viewpoint to Succeed”, Russell talks about the
mindset necessary to achieve big goals. He used these concepts to go from being an “ordinary”
agent closing 20 homes per year to becoming an “extraordinary” agent selling 300-400 homes
per year. So immediately after you register for this FR-EE event, you’ll get access to this inspirational
recording. Enjoy! Agent Success Summit

http://agentsuccesssummit.com/?hop=hpss4150

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

There is a section on the Reston Intranet under Market Center, Documents called Mclean Mortgage. In this section there is a document that lists the financial documents needed form borrowers. This is the “meat” of what they will need…so if you get them thinking about this early…then they will most likely be more organized in the process. The earlier the get to me the more easily we can make aggressive delivery dates.

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe

Training and Webinars

July 8th-July 12

Monday July 8st Get Paid Quickly! 1 pm DOT LOOP/MyTransactions with Brittany

Tuesday July 9th 11 am Team Meeting

Weds July 10th no Training Planned

Thurs July 11th 12 pm Team Leader Masterminds

Friday July 12th 10 am 4-1-1 Business Planning, 12:30Orientation

Must see on MyTransactions

Youtube Dot Loop

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7/8/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology

Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

KWU’s course “Ignite” has a single objective – to propel agents into immediate productivity. Ignite was also developed with KW Technology in mind. This webinar series will show you how to put Ignite’s models and principles into practice using KW Technology.
NEXT TOPIC (JULY 8): The 4 Cs of Prospecting – Focus on Connect

->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244

McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009

HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311

Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having

· Businesses Worth Owning and

· Lives Worth Living

~ 3E is the "trademark" of our office. Your Staff, ALC and fellow agents are focused on and committed to creating the best Real Estate office in North America- right here in Reston! The 3Es describe what that 'best office' looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it's agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis. Help us spread the word… it can't happen without YOU!

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

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Last day to save big on Mega Camp

July 1, 2013
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Issue # 26

July 02 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston

Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Geoff Schwartzman, Joan Lovett, Kerry Kelly, Cindy Quick, Lillie Tobash, Randy Becker, & Halley Hetton all of whom joined KWReston last week!!

and click on ‘send email’

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.

Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Birthdays this week!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Linda Cotton on the 2nd, Melissa Landau on the 3rd, and to George Kall on the 5th !!!

Happy Birthday Song

Congrats KW Agents!

The 2013 report shows Keller Williams associates representing approximately 11 percent of the Top 1,000 agents, including nearly 25 percent of the Top Teams ranked by Transaction Sides – more than any other franchise’s teams. Collectively, Keller Williams Realty teams also closed more units than the combined teams from any other franchise on the list.

REAL Trends, Inc., a leading source of analysis on the real estate industry, partners with the Wall Street Journal each year to compile an industry summary of the Top 1,000 real estate agents and teams in the United States. The report categorizes rankings by Top 250 Real Estate Professionals by Transaction Sides, Top 250 Real Estate Professionals by Transaction Volume, Top 250 Teams by Transaction Sides and Top 250 Teams by Transaction Volume.

“These results prove once again that, whether you’re an individual or part of a team, we have the systems and models in place to empower you to accomplish all of your growth goals,” Keller Williams Realty CEO Mark Willis said. “We are honored to be in business with so many of the country’s top performing agents and teams. Congratulations to each of the winners for the strong businesses they’ve built and the extraordinary success they’ve achieved.”

Last month, REAL Trends released its annual list of the industry’s Top 500 brokerages. Keller Williams Realty brokerages represented 23 percent (116 offices) of the Top 500 by closed volume and 22 percent (111 offices) of the Top 500 brokerages ranked by closed transactions. The Keller Williams Realty offices included in the Top 500 handled approximately $67 billion in sales and more than 289,000 transactions.

Last Day top save on MegaCamp!

Last day to save big on Mega Camp From interviews with industry experts and speakers, to panels featuring top agents from across the globe, this high-energy event will accelerate your growth! Register by July 1 to save on the price of registration.

Mega AGENT Camp
Where EXTRAORDINARY Agents Meet

Led by Gary Keller, Mega Agent Camp is where the best in the business reveal the specific systems and strategies that deliver results in today’s market.

Hear what Tony DiCello has to say about Mega Camp:

http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=5135

Upcoming ALC Clinic set for October!

Please be sure to save the dates of October 22nd and 23rd for the ALC Clinic with Mo Anderson.” The location is being finalized and will be announced soon.

We are looking into adding another day, October 24th, as a mini-retreat, so that all of the attendees can enjoy some added value to this gathering including some camaraderie, team building and fun.

Please save all three days on your calendars (10-22, 10-23, and 10-24) and the updates will be coming soon.

Thanks so much to our ALC for creating a great place to work here at KWReston!!

Ice Cream Social

ARC Management invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the central plaza for our Ice cream social. Treat yourself to the ice cream sundae bar.

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe

Training and Webinars

July 1st-July 5th
Monday July 1st 1 pm DOT LOOP/MyTransactions with Brittany

Tuesday July 2nd 11 am Team Meeting

Weds July 3rd 1 pm Orientation

Thurs July 4th No Training Planned

Friday July 5th 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions

Youtube Dot Loop

7/1/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology
Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

->Click Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244

McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009

HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311

Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having

· Businesses Worth Owning and

· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

Like us on Facebook

Visit our Website

Join Our Mailing List

Keller Williams Reston

11700 Plaza America Dr.Reston, VA 20190

http://www.kwreston.com

mcoffey@kw.

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ALC Clinic with Mo Anderson

June 24, 2013
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Issue # 25

June 24 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston

Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Clayton & Alva Bourges, Raha Rahabi, Monique Mariani, Stephen Bacci, and Steven Zarat who joined KWReston last week!!

and click on ‘send email’

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.

Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Birthdays this week!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Kit Bunch, Maha Kandil & Sal Roberts- all on the 25th, and to Nicole Greco Faust on the 26th !!!

Happy Birthday Song

Welcome to Kay Bellhouse

We are excited to announce the addition of Kay Bellhouse to your Reston Staff! Kay has joined us as the Co-Team Leader in the market center, and will have primary responsibility for Training and Retention programs.

A little bit about Kay:

Originally from England, Kay moved to Virginia 2 years ago as the Team Leader in the McLean market center. Kay has been with KW almost 17 years and has been a top producing Team Leader since 2005. Kay started with the company as a Mega-Agent in Colorado, and took her first leadership role in the Boulder CO market center. She was awarded Team Leader of the Colorado Region in 2007 and moved the McLean Market Center into the top 10 offices in KW in 2012.

I am really excited about working with Kay to take the Reston Market Center to number 1 by the end of this year!!

Please stop by to give Kay a warm Reston welcome.

Mike

Last Month we shared $53,562.63 in profits- did you get your unfair share?

The next session of Pursuit of Profit Share Group coaching is right around the corner.

Simply stated, we coach agents and leadership how to build their profit share tree and start the path for passive income.

Candidates for this program:

· ALC – Mo’s challenge to have 15 in their first line as soon as possible.

· Growth Committee Chair

· Rookie of the year.

· Culture icons in the market center.

· Leadership that desires to learn strategies for agents to build their profit share tree.

· ANYONE interested in getting his or her unfair share of profit share.

Pursuit of Profit Share Group Coaching includes the following:

· Learn skills on how to create curiosity in non-kw agents and get more appointments for YOU the TEAM LEADER.

· Systems that integrate with your real estate business.

· How to use Social media for building your profit share tree.

· Goal and Strategies: how many appointments do you need to set for your Team Leader in order to hit your profit share goals.

· Hear from the top Profit Share earners in the country on how they built their passive income.

The program is only $99 per month. We will cap this group at 100 participants.

http://www.pursuitofprofitshare.com

Upcoming ALC Clinic set for October!

Please be sure to save the dates of October 22nd and 23rd for the ALC Clinic with Mo Anderson.” The location is being finalized and will be announced soon.

We are looking into adding another day, October 24th, as a mini-retreat, so that all of the attendees can enjoy some added value to this gathering including some camaraderie, team building and fun.

Please save all three days on your calendars (10-22, 10-23, and 10-24) and the updates will be coming soon.

Thanks so much to our ALC for creating a great place to work here at KWReston!!

Have you booked your flight yet?

Mega AGENT Camp 2013 …
Where EXTRAORDINARY Agents Meet

Gary’s team is pulling together the Mega Agent agenda, packing it full of the topics you’ve most requested and a lineup of agents who are experiencing enormous success by focusing on ONE thing – achieving more by doing less! You’ll hear from the best on topics including:

Internet leads REO & Short Sales
Craigslist Social Media
Farming Open Houses
Expireds & FSBOs Referrals
Mega RSTLM Wealth Building
Expansion into
New Markets Working with Builders and Developers

http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=5135

Ice Cream Social

ARC Management invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the central plaza for our Ice cream social. Treat yourself to the ice cream sundae bar.

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe

Training and Webinars

June 24th – 28th

Monday June 24th 1 pm DOT LOOP/MyTransactions with Brittany

Tuesday June 25th 11 am Team Meeting

Weds June 26th 1 pm Orientation

Thurs June 27th No Training Planned

Friday May 28th 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

Youtube Dot Loop

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6/24/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology

Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

KWU’s course “Ignite” has a single objective – to propel agents into immediate productivity. Ignite was also developed with KW Technology in mind. This webinar series will show you how to put Ignite’s models and principles into practice using KW Technology.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Open House Follow-up with and KW Technology

->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244

McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009

HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311

Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having

· Businesses Worth Owning and

· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

Like us on Facebook

Visit our Website

Join Our Mailing List

Keller Williams Reston

11700 Plaza America Dr.Reston, VA 20190

http://www.kwreston.com

mcoffey@kw.com

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Issue # 24

June 17 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston

Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Kelly DeMarce, Saliq Khawar, Thomas Stewart & Lori Windsor who joined KWReston last week!!

and click on ‘send email’

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.

Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Birthdays this week!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Kelly Zook & Robin Falsone today on the 17th, Leo Pareja on the 18th, JC Mernin on the 19th and to Jonathan Thoburn & Sheila Watson on the 20th, Mark Ruckstuhl & Jen Peters on the 23rd !!!

Happy Birthday Song

Welcome to Kay Bellhouse

A little bit about Kay:

I am really excited about working with Kay to take the Reston Market Center to number 1 by the end of this year!!

Please stop by to give Kay a warm Reston welcome.

Mike

Tuesday Team meeting

One of the things that makes our company great is the sharing that we do with our community. At last week’s team meeting we discussed a “loophole” in the Va Sales Contract which could save your buyer’s thousands… or cost your seller a sale!

We also discussed the 4 key areas that drive REALTOR success- Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits…

and we connected about 4 transactions between buyer needs- and upcoming listings…

Be here to see how much business you can generate! I love to seeing a full & active office!!

Upcoming ALC Clinic set for October!

Please be sure to save the dates of October 22nd and 23rd for the ALC Clinic with Mo Anderson.” The location is being finalized and will be announced soon.

We are looking into adding another day, October 24th, as a mini-retreat, so that all of the attendees can enjoy some added value to this gathering including some camaraderie, team building and fun.

Please save all three days on your calendars (10-22, 10-23, and 10-24) and the updates will be coming soon.

Thanks so much to our ALC for creating a great place to work here at KWReston!!

Congrats, KWAgents!!

REAL Trends 500 Ranks Keller Williams Realty #1

AUSTIN, TX (May 31, 2013) – According to the REAL Trends 500, Keller Williams Realty’s top brokerages sold more real estate than any other franchise’s brokerages last year. The report is an annual industry ranking published by REAL Trends, Inc., a leading source of analysis and information on the residential brokerage and housing industry.

Of the Top 500 real estate brokerages in the United States, Keller Williams Realty offices significantly outpaced the industry in both sales volume per office and transactions per office. Keller Williams Realty brokerages represented 23 percent (116 offices) of the Top 500 by closed volume and 22 percent (111 offices) of the top 500 brokerages ranked by closed transactions. The Keller Williams Realty offices included in the Top 500 handled approximately $67 billion in sales and more than 289,000 transactions.

“We are honored to be in business with so many talented associates who share our goal of being the largest, most productive and most profitable real estate company in the world,” Keller Williams Realty CEO Mark Willis said. “By putting our agents at the center of every decision we make as a company, we are able to empower our people to succeed as leaders in their markets.”

In addition to the overall rankings, Keller Williams Realty had more offices ranked than any other national franchise company in the Top 50 in each of the following categories:

•Transactions per Office
•Sales Volume per Office
•Percent Increase in Transactions
•Percent Increase in Volume
•5-year Percent Increase in Transactions

The REAL Trends results reinforce the record-setting productivity gains Keller Williams Realty announced previously. In 2012, per-agent units increased 23 percent, closed volume was up 31 percent, and gross commission income rose 28 percent – far outpacing the industry. A record 91 percent of the company’s offices were profitable for the year. Moreover, the Keller Williams Realty profit share system distributed $55 million in profits to associates – an increase of 44 percent over the previous year.

“We are always moving toward our next big goal,” Willis said. “Once we achieve it, we set the next one and tackle it so that we are always making forward progress. Since last year’s REAL Trends 500, we’ve grown by 10,000 associates, become the largest real estate franchise in the United States, and been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as highest in customer satisfaction among both home buyers and home sellers.* This year’s report shows that, once again, our education-based, technology-driven company is setting the bar for our industry.”

“It’s all about our people’s success,” added Keller Williams Realty President Mary Tennant. “When you make sure your associates have careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living, it’s no surprise when they dominate reports like this. We are so proud to be in business with all of the talented people who make it possible.”

For more details, the full reports are available on the REAL Trends Website: http://www.realtrends.com.

Download the flier for your own marketing efforts:

Click to access Top500-KW-Brokerage-Numbers_2013.pdf

Ice Cream Social

ARC Management invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the central plaza for our Ice cream social. Treat yourself to the ice cream sundae bar.

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe

Training and Webinars

June 17th – 21st

Monday June 17th 1 pm DOT LOOP/MyTransactions with Sam

Tuesday June 18th 11 am Team Meeting

Weds June 19th 1 pm Orientation

Thurs June 20th No Training Planned

Friday May 21st 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

•
6/17/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology

Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

KWU’s course “Ignite” has a single objective – to propel agents into immediate productivity. Ignite was also developed with KW Technology in mind. This webinar series will show you how to put Ignite’s models and principles into practice using KW Technology.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Generate Leads with Open Houses and KW Technology

->Click Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244

McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009

HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311

Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having

· Businesses Worth Owning and

· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

Like us on Facebook

Visit our Website

Join Our Mailing List

Keller Williams Reston

11700 Plaza America Dr.Reston, VA 20190

http://www.kwreston.com

mcoffey@kw.com

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Record-setting productivity gains for Keller Williams Realty

June 10, 2013
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Issue # 23

June 10 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston

Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Mellissa Weinberg & John Walker who joined KWReston last week!!

and click on ‘send email’

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.

Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Welcome to Brittany Bissonette

We are excited to announce the addition of Brittany Bissonette to your Reston Staff! Brittany has joined us as Market Center Administrator.

A little bit about Brittany:

“Originally from Southern California, I moved to Virginia 2 years ago, and have spent the past year living in Reston. I have 12+ years of accounting experience which includes 7 years in the real estate industry, and 5 years in public accounting specializing in small-mid size businesses. My educational background is in Business Economics & Accounting. My personal hobbies include hiking, traveling, photography, cooking Mexican food, and spending time with my family.”

She was previously the MCA of the KWMcLean market center, so she knows how to run a high volume business and will be jumping in with both feet starting June 10th. Please stop by to give Brittany a warm Reston welcome.

Mike

Tuesday Team meeting

We also discussed the 4 key areas that drive REALTOR success- Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits…

and we connected about 4 transactions between buyer needs- and upcoming listings…

Be here to see how much business you can generate! I love to seeing a full & active office!!

Birthdays this week!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Deidre Kavolius on the 10th, Trevor Moore on the 12th, Sharon DeBragga on the 13th and to Garrett Hess & Gail Romansky on the 16th !!!

Happy Birthday Song

Do you know the muffin man??

How about the omelette man?

,Come meet him before the Tuesday Team Meeting!

The Omelette Man Sponsored by McLean Mortgage

Keller Williams Realty invited you to
The Omelette Man Sponsored by McLean Mortgage

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Where:
Large Conference Room – Keller Williams (Reston)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston VA 20190

Congrats, KWAgents!!

REAL Trends 500 Ranks Keller Williams Realty #1

In addition to the overall rankings, Keller Williams Realty had more offices ranked than any other national franchise company in the Top 50 in each of the following categories:

•Transactions per Office
•Sales Volume per Office
•Percent Increase in Transactions
•Percent Increase in Volume
•5-year Percent Increase in Transactions

For more details, the full reports are available on the REAL Trends Website: http://www.realtrends.com.

Download the flier for your own marketing efforts:

Click to access Top500-KW-Brokerage-Numbers_2013.pdf

Special Congratulations to …

Tim Finefrock for capping for the year!! Tim capped earlier this year than ever before- and will enjoy 100% of his commissions for the rest of the year! You Rock, Tim!!

… and to Joe Lucas for being #1 in sales production for his Branch at Mclean Mortgage !!!

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•★!!!!! Yea !!!!!! ★
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Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe

Training and Webinars

June 10th – 14th

Monday June 10th 1 pm DOT LOOP/MyTransactions with Sam

Tuesday June 11th 11 am Team Meeting

Weds June 12th 1 pm Orientation

Thurs June 13th No Training Planned

Friday May 14th 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

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•6/10/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology
Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244

McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009

HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311

Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having

· Businesses Worth Owning and

· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

Like us on Facebook

Visit our Website

Join Our Mailing List

Keller Williams Reston

11700 Plaza America Dr.Reston, VA 20190

http://www.kwreston.com

mcoffey@kw.com

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June 3, 2013
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Issue # 22

June 03 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston

Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Mark Clyman, Sapna Mishra, Doug Elliott, David Passette & Zohair Naghni who all joined KWReston last week!!

and click on ‘send email’

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.

Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Tuesday Team meeting

One of the things that makes our company great is the sharing that we do with our community. At last week’s team meeting we connected about 8 transactions between buyer needs- and upcoming listings…

Be here to see how much business you can generate! I love to seeing a full & active office!!

Birthdays this week!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Jennifer Riddle on the 4th and to Stephane Alliquant & Annie Cefaratti on the 6th !!!

Happy Birthday Song

Thank you !!

Dear Keller Williams Family,

Through your generosity and commitment, we have been able to award more than $95,000 in grants to victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. We are grateful for the many market centers and regions that have sent gift cards and other resources to assist our brothers and sisters in need. We especially want to thank those of you who have made a direct financial contribution.

To date, more than $32,000 has been contributed to KW Cares for the Moore tornado recovery effort. Our associates and their families still need our help. Please consider making a donation today (specifying “Oklahoma Tornadoes” in the “This is a donation” field).

One of the hallmarks of the Keller Williams culture is our associates’ deep commitment to helping those in need. Thank you for answering the call once again!

Yours in supporting our family,

KW Cares

Congrats, KWAgents!!

REAL Trends 500 Ranks Keller Williams Realty #1

In addition to the overall rankings, Keller Williams Realty had more offices ranked than any other national franchise company in the Top 50 in each of the following categories:

•Transactions per Office
•Sales Volume per Office
•Percent Increase in Transactions
•Percent Increase in Volume
•5-year Percent Increase in Transactions

For more details, the full reports are available on the REAL Trends Website: http://www.realtrends.com.

Download the flier for your own marketing efforts:

Click to access Top500-KW-Brokerage-Numbers_2013.pdf

Interesting Article on Cultural Diversity in RE

According to Baylor Research: Since 1970, the U.S. immigrant population has risen dramatically. In fact, foreign-born citizens represent 12.5% of the entire U.S. population (Census Bureau 2008). As would be expected, this dramatic shift in the makeup of the population represents an important shift in the makeup of the U.S. workforce.

As scholars study the impact of a diversified workforce, significant evidence shows that workplace diversity is beneficial at the firm-level, helping companies generate higher earnings, net profits, and return on investment (Hartenian & Gudmunson 2000; Herring 2009; McCormick & Kinloch 1986; Erhardt, Werbel, & Shrader 2003). Other studies, though, have shown less-favorable impact of diversification on corporate culture, including greater misperception, miscommunication, and increased tension, among others (e.g., Adler & Gundersen 2008; Thomas 1991; Tsui et al. 1992).

Although the specific impact will continue to be debated, a more culturally diverse business environment is an important reality for the real estate industry. Not only does a changing population result in a more diverse workplace, it also represents a shift in customer demographics. As minorities and immigrants are the fastest growing home-buying segment, real estate professionals must understand and learn how to leverage the opportunities that exist within a diversifying population (PR Newswire 2010).

Read the Baylor Universtity Study here:

http://www.baylor.edu/business/kellercenter/news.php?action=story&story=130076

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe

Training and Webinars

June 3rd – 7th

Monday June 3rd 1 pm DOT LOOP/MyTransactions with Sam

Tuesday June4th 11 am Team Meeting

Weds June 5th 1 pm Orientation

Thurs June 6th No Training Planned

Friday May 24th 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

•

•
6/3/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology

Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244

McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009

HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311

Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having

· Businesses Worth Owning and

· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

Like us on Facebook

Visit our Website

Join Our Mailing List

Keller Williams Reston

11700 Plaza America Dr.Reston, VA 20190

http://www.kwreston.com

mcoffey@kw.com

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over $10,000 raised through our Night at the Races

May 29, 2013
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Issue # 21
May 27 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston
Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Gene Mechling, Anel Dadlani, Kamal Singh, Mark Clyman, Sanjiv Vashist, Kumar Radhakrishnan, & Sarndeep Sarkaria who all joined KWReston last week!!

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s
agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.
Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Tuesday Team meeting
One of the things that makes our company great is the sharing that we do with our community. At last week’s team meeting we connected about 8 transactions between buyer needs- and upcoming listings…

Be here to see how much business you can generate! I love to seeing a full & active office!!

Birthdays this week!
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Betsy Dimmick on the 27th, Linda Stokes on the 28th, Tim Quigley & Karina Rojas on the 29th, and to John Beal on the 30th !!!

Happy Birthday Song

Congratulations!!
a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who participated in our RED Day !! We had a great day and collected over 15 boxes full of underwear and toiletries for our neighbors at the Reston Shelter. If you weren’t there- you need to make plans for the next one!!

At our team meeting on the 21st Kathy Hoskinson from Reston Interfaith will be at our team meeting to accept a check from us of over $10,000 raised through our Night at the Races. Please be here to help us celebrate!

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★ !!!!! Yea !!!!!!
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BOLD is Back!!! Make sure you are signed up!
BOLD Info
click here:
http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=6285

Join us for the FREE FIRST STEP TO BOLD:
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time
FSTB LOCATION:
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-416-4100
COACH:
Wayne Salmans

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER?
COULD YOU USE MORE LEVERAGE IN YOUR BUSINESS?
WOULD HAVING MORE LISTINGS AND SALES WORK FOR YOU?
ARE YOU READY TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE?

Did you know??? BOLD AGENTS IN 2012
*Sold 79.6% more dollar volume
*Sold 85.6% more units
*Made 60% more in GCI
than agents who did not take BOLD…

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe
Training and Webinars
May 28th – May 31th

Monday May 27th Memorial Day!

Tuesday May 28th 9am Ignite Prelisting Package, 11 am Team Meeting

Weds May 22nd 9am Ignite Price Right and CMA, 1 pm Orientation

Thurs May 23rd 9 am Ignite Market and Sevice listings

Friday May 24th 9am Ignite Accountability , 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

5/28/2013 – myTransactions: The Co-op Agent Experience
Tue 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT
When you partner with a co-op agent using myTransactions, they receive a free account and can experience first-hand the flexibility, simplicity and speed of doing business “in the loop.” Join this webinar to see the entire transaction from the co-op agent’s point of view.
->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244
McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009
HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311
Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having
· Businesses Worth Owning and
· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

Visit our Website
Join Our Mailing List

Keller Williams Reston
11700 Plaza America Dr.Reston, VA 20190
http://www.kwreston.com
mcoffey@kw.com

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Generate More Leads with Your Mobile App

May 21, 2013
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Issue # 20
May 20 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston
Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Michael Frick who KWReston last week!!

I encourage you to send him a welcome email or voice mail and let them know how we support our culture of caring and sharing . When you log in to our intranet go to https://kwmci.backagent.net/people/associates/
and click on ‘send email’

Tuesday Team meeting
One of the things that makes our company great is the sharing that we do with our community. At tomorrow’s team meeting, we will be hosting Reston Interfaith to present them with a check from the proceeds of our 2nd Annual Night at the Races. Following the team meeting- we will also be hosting a group of KW Investors from around the nation who will be touring our office. I’d love to see a full & active office so that they get a true picture of how special we are!!

Generate More Leads with Your Mobile App

Join a May 23 Webinar to learn how to market your new mobile app to current and prospective clients to generate even more leads. Plus we’ll dive into some of the advanced features. Register now!

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/756882280

Two changes to the schedule
This month our ALC Meeting will be held on Weds March 22nd at 11:30 am. (This is a change from our typical meeting time of the 3rd weds of the month)

We will also be holding a meeting of our Title JV Partners at 10am prior to the ALC Meeting

Happy Birthday Song

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★。＼｜／。
★ !!!!! Yea !!!!!!
★ 。／｜＼。
★ 。☆。*。☆。

BOLD is Back!!! Make sure you are signed up!
BOLD Info
click here:
http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=6285

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER?
COULD YOU USE MORE LEVERAGE IN YOUR BUSINESS?
WOULD HAVING MORE LISTINGS AND SALES WORK FOR YOU?
ARE YOU READY TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE?

Knowing your Big Why Can Drive Big Business
If you’re looking to find your way in life, the first thing to do is find your why. Do that, and success follows explains Keller Williams Realty Co-Founder and Chairman Gary Keller in his book The Millionaire Real Estate Agent. “The Big Why is about having a purpose, a mission or a need that in turn gives you focus,” Keller wrote. “High achievers always have a Big Why powering their actions. A Big Why brings big focus and big energy.” Nick Shivers is one such high achiever.

As a principal broker with the WestOne Properties Group in the Portland Central, Portland Central South and Vancouver (Wash.) market centers, Shivers ranks in the top 1 percent of real estate agents nationwide. His 2012 closed volume checks in at $73 million, making him one of the top Keller Williams agents in the Pacific Northwest.
Shivers got into real estate 12 years ago following the demise of his telecommunications company. Then in 2005, his wife was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Faced with caring for his three children and his wife as she went through chemotherapy, Shivers cut back on his business and began looking for an alternative solution. What he found was Keller Williams Realty. “I knew with my wife’s health that I couldn’t work as much as I had been working,” he says. “With Keller Williams, I wouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel. I could have systems and models and still get to be with my family.”
By the time he joined the company in 2008, Shivers had also found his Big Why. He had spent some time in Nicaragua to invest in a resort that ultimately failed. It was during one particular trip that something different happened.
A friend from church told Shivers and his wife that he wanted to show them a garbage dump known as La Chureca. What they saw there changed their lives. “You drive in and see smoke, buzzards and crows so thick that you might not even be able to see the sky,” he recalls. “You look to the side, and you see young boys sniffing glue, just lost. Young girls were doing unfortunate things, just so their family could eat. Seeing the hopelessness brought me and my wife both to our knees. I was depressed. I wanted to go home, but my friend said, ‘Understand that you can leave, but they’re still here.’ From that day forward, I got fi red up. I wanted to make as much money as I could to help as much as I could.”
When Shivers got home, he partnered with Forward Edge International, a mission organization based out of Portland. Together, Shivers, his team and Forward Edge have worked to support the people of La Chureca, ultimately opening a school for girls called Villa Esperanza, which translates to “Village of Hope.” “They take 24 young girls out of the garbage dump and put them in school. It’s a Garden of Eden compared to what they have been through,” Shivers says.
“These girls get educated, know that people love them and learn about Christ. They make sure the girls stay connected with their families if it’s not a sexual abuse situation. The girls are changing their future and the future of the community.” In addition to the support of his team, Shivers has also received support from his clients. He throws client appreciation parties that include auctions to raise money for Villa Esperanza. He shares videos and asks people to sponsor kids; they typically say yes. To keep his team fired up, they’re taking a trip down to Nicaragua this spring to fish, see the challenged community and visit the girls at Villa Esperanza.
“Our goal for 2013 is $100 million in sales,” he says. “If there’s nothing behind that, it’s easy to get pulled off track. When I have a sniffle and don’t want to get out of bed, I think that if a 9 year old can scavenge through the garbage dump this morning, then I can go to work,” he says. “When I look at those pictures of the dump and of the kids being happy, I can see it and I can feel it.
“If you know in your heart that your responsibility is that these kids don’t go back to a dump, nothing can stop you. I’m an average guy, but I will run through a wall to help these kids who are not going to get what they need to flourish.”
see the full article here:

http://blog.kw.com/2013/05/14/nick-shivers-shows-how-knowing-your-big-why-can-drive-big-business/

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe
Training and Webinars
May 20th – May 24th

Monday May 20th 9 am Ignite Negotiate Win-Win Agreements, 1 pm MyTransactions

Tuesday May 21th 9am Ignite Find Seller Leads, 11 am Team Meeting

Weds May 22nd 10 AM Title JV Meeting, 1130 ALC Meeting

Thurs May 23rd 9 am Prelisting Package

Friday May 24th 9am Ignite Accountability 4-1-1, 1230pm Orientation, 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

5/20/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology
Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT
KWU’s course “Ignite” has a single objective – to propel agents into immediate productivity. Ignite was also developed with KW Technology in mind. This webinar series will show you how to put Ignite’s models and principles into practice using KW Technology.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Enhance Your Touch Campaigns with Social Media
->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244
McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009
HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311
Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having
· Businesses Worth Owning and
· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

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Prepare your client’s to take action now!

May 13, 2013
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Issue # 18
May 13 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston
Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Liz Newman & Carolina Mosquera who KWReston last week!!

~ The 3Es describe what that ‘best office’ looks and feels like- It is an office filled with ENERGY, it’s

agents are focused on EXCELLENCE, and they are ENGAGED with the office on a daily or weekly basis.
Help us spread the word… it can’t happen without YOU!

Your ALC Sharing- Tuesday Team meeting
One of the things that makes our company great is the sharing that we do with one another with help each other succeed. At tomorrow’s team meeting, we will be sharing with you important updates in our real estate market !!

Two changes to the schedule
This month our ALC Meeting will be held on Weds March 22nd at 11:30 am. (This is a change from our typical meeting time of the 3rd weds of the month)

We will also be holding a meeting of our Title JV Partners at 10am prior to the ALC Meeting

Birthdays this week!
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Gautam Satyamurty today on May 13th, Michael Eicher on May 14th, & to Jaime Kirnos and Lisa Anderson on the 19th!!!

Happy Birthday Song

Next week- the 21st Kathy Hoskinson from Reston Interfaith will be at our team meeting to accept a check from us of over $10,000 raised through our Night at the Races. Please be here to help us celebrate!

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★ !!!!! Yea !!!!!!
★ 。／｜＼。
★ 。☆。*。☆。

Prepare your client’s to take action now!
I want to make you aware of a new change that will be going into effect on July 1st of this year. There will be an increase to the Grantor’s tax that is paid by the seller in closings in Virginia. Please read below:

The Virginia General Assembly enacted a landmark transportation law (HB 2313) to raise new revenues to pay for transportation initiatives across the commonwealth, with an emphasis on funding capital projects in the Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads areas of Virginia. The law was ratified by the House and Senate on April 3, 2013.

Effective on July 1, 2013, transferors of real estate located in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads* will be subject to an increase in the grantor’s tax from 0.10% to 0.25% of the applicable purchase price, exclusive of the value of any encumbrance. Currently, the grantor’s tax on transfers of property is $0.50/500.00 ($1.00/1000) this new statute imposes on the grantor an additional $1.50/1000 of value (or consideration, whichever is higher). The result is a total grantor’s tax of $2.50/1,000.

Therefore, on a conveyance where the consideration is $600,000.00, the grantor’s tax was $600.00. As of July 1, 2013 the grantor’s tax will be $1,500.00. The increase is styled as a “Regional Congestion Relief Fee.” The increase does not affect the recordation tax applicable to mortgages.

According to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Taxation, the Northern Virginia Area is defined at Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church, City of Manassas and City of Manassas Park. This will also include any incorporated towns which lie within the four counties (i.e. Leesburg, Herndon, Vienna)

The Hampton Roads area is defined as a Planning District which, as of January 1, 2013, has a population of two million or more, and has a total transit ridership of not less than 50 million riders per year.

This change will not affect my friends on the lending side, but I still wanted to make sure you were aware of this. Those that are listing real estate agents will need to let their seller’s know of this increase.

This increase to the Grantor’s tax in order to raise revenue for the transportation department was attempted before in 2008 and was short lived. That bill increase the tax from .1% to .5% and after six months it was determined unconstitutional and was returned to .1%. So here we are at round two. As I get more details about this change, I will make sure to pass them along. If you have any questions about this new tax increase, please feel free to contact me, I am happy to be of service.

BOLD is Back!!!
BOLD Info
click here:
http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=6285

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER?
COULD YOU USE MORE LEVERAGE IN YOUR BUSINESS?
WOULD HAVING MORE LISTINGS AND SALES WORK FOR YOU?
ARE YOU READY TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE?

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe
Training and Webinars
May 13th – May 17th

Monday May 13th 9 am Ignite Prepare to work with Buyers, 1 pm MyTransactions

Tuesday May 14th 9am Ignite Buyer Consultation, 11 am Team Meeting

Weds May 15th 9am Ignite Find and Show homes, 1130 ALC Meeting

Thurs May 16th 9 am Ignite Make and Recieve Offers

Friday May 17th 9am Ignite Accountability, 1230pm Orientation, 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions
5/13/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology
Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT
KWU’s course “Ignite” has a single objective – to propel agents into immediate productivity. Ignite was also developed with KW Technology in mind. This webinar series will show you how to put Ignite’s models and principles into practice using KW Technology.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Strengthen Relationships with 33 Touch
->Click Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register<-

Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244
McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009
HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311
Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having
· Businesses Worth Owning and
· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

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increase to the Grantor’s tax in Virginia

May 6, 2013
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Issue # 17
May 06 2013

Weekly News and Notes KW Reston
Team Leader welcomes….

A warm KWReston welcome to Brian Bullard.. and a warm welcome back to Sue Hatcher who KWReston last week!!

Your ALC Sharing- Tuesday Team meeting
One of the things that makes our company great is the sharing that we do with one another with help each other succeed. At tomorrow’s team meeting, the folks from Champion Title will be sharing with you important updates in our real estate market !!

Birthdays this week!
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———— @@@@@@@@@@@@@@
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—————-{~*~*~~ BIRTHDAY! ~~*~*~}
Wishing a Happy Birthday to : Brad Chandler & Sharon Goetz today on May 6th, Bryan Roberts on May 8th, & to Catelin Schwarz on the 12th!!!

Happy Birthday Song

Congratulations!!
a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who participated in our 2nd Annual Night at the Races!! We had a great evening and raised a significant amount of money for Reston Interfaith. If you weren’t there- you need to make plans for the next one!!

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★。＼｜／。
★ !!!!! Yea !!!!!!
★ 。／｜＼。
★ 。☆。*。☆。

Preparing for RED Day Underwear Drive!!

Keller Williams Red Day 2013
May 9, 2013

This year, we will be doing an Underwear Collection To Benefit Our Neighbors at Embry Rucker Community Shelter in Reston

They have great needs- and remember 75% of their residents are adult males

Men’s Boxers and Briefs– sizes Small, Med., Large
Men’s Crew Neck T-shirts-all sizes (S-2XL)
Men’s V-neck T-shirts-all sizes (S-2XL)
Men’s White Socks-crew, tube, boot length, and low cut
Men’s Black Dress Socks
Women’s underpants– all sizes and styles
Women’s Sports Bras– all sizes
Women’s T-shirts
Womens’ Socks-white athletic, dress, knee high, and low cut
Women’s Panty Hose and Knee-Hi’s-all sizes
Children’s Underwear-all sizes, boys and girls
Diapers-large sizes & training pants, overnight pants, & swim diapers (4’s, 5’s ,6’s, Toddler sizes)

BOLD is Back!!!
BOLD Info
click here:
http://www.kw.com/eventReg/secure/user/GetEvent.do?eventId=6285

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER?
COULD YOU USE MORE LEVERAGE IN YOUR BUSINESS?
WOULD HAVING MORE LISTINGS AND SALES WORK FOR YOU?
ARE YOU READY TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE?

Mortgage Minute from Joe Lucas – McLean Mortgage

Hello KW superstars….way to start out 2013 with a bang!!!

Please let me know what you need to help your business grow…

Together with Champion Title we are really looking forward to helping you have your best year yet!!

Best number is 571 308 4009….Call/text/email…

Have a great weekend!

Joe
Training and Webinars
May 6th – May 10th

Monday May 6th 9 am Ignite Rev-up, 1 pm MyTransactions

Tuesday May 7th 9am Ignite Database, 11 am Team Meeting

Weds May 8th 9am Ignite Open Houses3 pm office Orientation

Thurs May 9th 9 am Ignite Prospecting

Friday May 10th 9am Ignite Accountability, 2 pm Marketing with eEdge

Must see on MyTransactions
http://collaborate.kw.com/eedge/mytransactions

5/6/2013 – New Agent Monday – Ignite Your Productivity with KW Technology
Mon 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT
KWU’s course “Ignite” has a single objective – to propel agents into immediate productivity. Ignite was also developed with KW Technology in mind. This webinar series will show you how to put Ignite’s models and principles into practice using KW Technology.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Build Relationships with the 8 x 8 Campaign
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Vendor Partners

Please give our vendor partners an opportunity to serve your clients. They'll make you look like a rock star!

Champion Title: Ryan Koppel 703-517-4244
McLean Mortgage: Joe Lucas 571-308-4009
HMS Home Warranty: Ron Nocera 800.843.4663 x311
Old Republic Home Warranty : Molly Flory 800.282.7131 x1428

Three Strong Brands- One Powerful Company!

OUR MISSION

· Build Careers Worth Having
· Businesses Worth Owning and
· Lives Worth Living

Sincerely,

Mike Coffey

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