san diego broker

Remax shuts down 11 offices

Real Estate is changing for Realtors — stretching from the urban streets of the big city to the rural roads of America — and it is paying dividends for both the company and its agents.

“This is not a geo-centric business anymore. The office has become less of a focus,” said Allan Bernardi, broker and chief executive officer of RE/MAX Dolphin. “Technology has reduced the need to get the client into the office. You need to go where your clients are.”

“Your office goes wherever you are. You are able to stay connected and be more productive,” said Gayle Pietras, a RE/MAX Dolphin broker-manager.  Read Full Story.

Though many companies realized the distinct advantages to going virtual a couple years ago, I believe the current economic conditions are forcing the industry to let go of their glamorous brick-n-mortar offices today.  With Broker’s leading the way, agents, too, are adapting — some faster than others.

Most people say they hate to change, but my experience tells me that these people just love complacency more.  Realtors have been comfortable for a hundred years; the industry really did nothing to help Realtors adapt to the new economy.  Real Estate used to be all about the Realtor, with control over the information and unspoken rules of working for only the highest commission (ie. Dual Agency)……. Now Realtors are beginning to get that their job isn’t to control & maninuplate consumers.  Our job as Real Estate Professionals is to gather and present information to the client, to help them analyze the information they have collected, to work with the client as a partner throughout the entire process, and ultimately to help protect the client.

Dream Design Realty closed its Little Italy office in October 2007 and has operated virtually every since.  Unlike Remax we didn’t retain all of our agents, the change was to much for some.  The ones who welcomed the change are earning more today than they ever did in the office.  Below are a few pros and cons to going virtual.

Pro’s:

• Reduces your carbon footprint (less car time, save on gas money,
• Increased commissions for the agent
• Shifts focus from the Realtor to the client (must meet clients where its convenient for them)

Con’s:

• It’s difficult to work from your home on a daily basis
• Requires displine (get out of your pjs and go out and talk to people)
• Requires change (of habits, mindset and attitude)

Dream Design Realty recognizes the change can be difficult; therefore we provide Realtors the latest tools & systems to help the achieve their personal & business goals.  At Dream Design Realty we are all about Balance.  We believe in working smart, NOT hard.  The change is a must and can be both simple and much more fun if you just welcome the change.  Dream Design Realty provides……..

• Tablet pc’s with Real Estate Dashboard “paperless transactions”; includes email & fax
• Niche “lead generating” Blog
• Professional phone system with auto follow
• Online greeting card system to manage client follow up and referrals
• Access to the University Club for your 92101 luxury buyers
• Assistance in setting up branch offices for those superstar agents who still desire the traditional office
• 100 Day Challenge (to help you get started on your best foot possible)

san diego broker

Smart Choice

2009 will be your best year ever!

Consider this……  Join Dream Design Realty this month and align yourself with motivated professionals who will help you achieve your business AND personal goals.

You keep 100% of your commission when you work with Dream Design Realty.  Your commission cap is only $16 per day.

What broker will commit the time & resources to help you close 12 + deals in 2009?  Consider this:

12 Deals @ $300K average price = $3.6MM Gross Sales x 3% commission = $108,000 Gross Commission / Income which equals $296 per day income.

$296 Income – $16 Commission CAP = $280 Net Profit for you, the Realtor, per day working at Dream Design Realty.

If you didn’t meet your income goals in 2008, you need to invest 30 minutes of your time to see what my company has to offer you.  Below are a few highlighted benefits to you:

1. 6 – 12 Week Core Training: covers Listings, Prospecting, Lead Generation, Loan Modifications, REO/Short Sales, Contracts, Risk Mgmt
2. Transactional Training & Support
3. 90 Day Success Plan: business plan & business development, weekly coaching meeting, lifestyle meetings
4. Eliminate your TC fee’s
5. Lowest Commission CAP in town
6. $1000 Incentive to you for completing the RMS Designation @ SDAR
7. Marketing Assistant to help you with print & online marketing
8. Hi-Tech, Virtual & Paperless Company

And so much more….