Looking for a Transaction Coordinator

Hello! My team is growing and I need your help! I am looking for a Transaction Coordinator.

Do you know of somebody that would like to work full time in a fast paced and intense business?

Give me call at 513.368.3719

St. Andrew’s Golf Travel

Hi everyone! I’m here in Las Vegas at the Mike Ferry Organization seminar. I’m learning how to better my skills when listing and selling homes. I’m here networking with some of the best agents in the world!

I would like to introduce you to Jamie. She is with St. Andrews Golf Travel. Many of you are avid golfers and Jamie can best explain it.

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Hello, everyone. My husband and I own St. Andrew’s Golf Travel and we offer luxury golf packages throughout St. Andrew’s and Scotland.  Our aim is to provide the best customer service and let you play on any of the top courses in Scotland.

If you would like more information, please call me at 513.368.3719 or email me at kackerman@kw.com!

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Keller Williams Has Moved to #1!

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DALLAS, TX - Keller Williams Realty announced that it is now the largest real estate franchise company by agent count in the United States. In recent years, the company has surpassed RE/MAX, Century 21, and then finally Coldwell Banker to secure the industry's top position. The news, based on publicly available information as of Feb. 6, 2013, was announced in front of more than 10,000 Keller Williams associated during the company's Family Reunion. 

CEO Mark Willis declared: "We are one family, we have one destiny, we share one thing. We are America's #1 real estate company by agent count!" Willis also reported on the strong productivity gains by Keller Williams associates in 2012. Year over year, per-agent units increased 23 percent, closed volume was up 31 percent, and gross commission income rose 28 percent. Moreover, a record 91 percent of the company's offices were profitable for the year. The company also announced total profit share of $55 million - an increase of 44 percent over the previous year. 

During her State of the Culture report, Keller Williams Realty President Mary Tennant updated attendees on KW Cares, which in 2012 awarded $2.7 million in grants to associates and their families in need. 

"One of the keys to Keller Williams Realty's phenomenal success has been our ability to grow organically - from agent to agent, from market center to market center, from country to country - earning our reputation one person at a time, " Heller said. 

Willis' presentation was followed by a 30th anniversary party featuring the Doobie Brothers. The No. 1 announcement and celebration capped a remarkable year for the company: J.D. Power and Associates ranked Keller Williams "Highest in Customer Satisfaction" among both home buyers and home sellers; Keller Williams was ranked No. 9 on America's Top 150 Workplaces - the only real estate company on the list; and in April, Keller Williams Realty co-founder and bestselling author Gary Keller will publish his latest book, The ONE Thing: The surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. 

Willis thanked associates and implored them to "never back down" from their #1 position in the industry: "Let's celebrate tonight, but watch out, competition. Tomorrow we're going to be working harder than we've ever worked before. Our ONE Thing is to be #1 in agent count and transactions and volume all across the world! God first. Family Second. Business third!"

Go Green

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Buying a green home can save you a lot of money.  For example, we recently showed a home on the market with geothermal heating that will cost the buyer an average of no more than $70 a month.  How does that compare to your heating bills?  Another major savings is the taxes for the year are $600, saving $9,000 annually for the next 15 years.  It translates into true value for the consumer.  Sound interesting?    

So if you’re looking to save money and want a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for you and your family, a green home is right for you.  These homes have lower utility bills, use less water, are associated with fewer asthma attacks and are at lower risk for mold and mildew.  Top off these benefits with the fact that they are affordable and better for the environment.  Keep in mind that houses in the U.S. are responsible for 21% of our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to climate change.  

To determine the best green home for you, look for the mark of excellence in building green homes that comes from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED, a third-party certification system based on measurable results.  LEED recognizes the highest-quality in green home building.  LEED-certified homes are energy efficient, use nontoxic materials, are water smart and respect the environment.  The U.S. Green Building Council created LEED and includes 14,000 member organizations dedicated to sustainability in building design and construction.  The commercial construction industry has used this system for more than seven years, and currently more than 3.2 billion square feet of real estate is seeking certification.

Think of LEED as a nutrition label for your home that gives you confidence in its specific features that will contribute to your quality of life.  To sum up the benefits, they are economic, environmental and health-related, including:      

• Lower energy and water bills.  (You may also be eligible for financial benefits such as lower fees for financing and lower insurance rates.)   

• Reduced green house emissions. 

• Reduced exposure to mold, mildew and other toxins. 

If you’d like to learn more about homes on the market, including LEED-certified properties, please contact us at 513.368.3719 or kackerman@kw.com or 513.289.2320 or cherylferry@kw.com.