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United Real Estate Premier 03-27-2020

March 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

 
United Real Estate Premier 03-27-2020

A Home for the Brave – an Interview with Dr. Ben Carson and Brian D. Montgomery #203

As a cornerstone of the American Dream, homeownership means even more to people in these unprecedented times. In this special bonus episode, Brian interviews Dr. Ben Carson, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing – Federal Housing Commissioner to get an insight into how the Coronavirus pandemic will affect the housing market. Topics discussed include why health and housing go hand in hand; how the housing market as a whole is currently holding up; and what homeowners can do if they’re struggling to keep up with mortgage payments.

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • If any changes to FHA underwriting guidelines are coming.
  • How the ongoing housing shortage will impact first-time buyers and renters
  • How the real estate community can support fair housing programs.

https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/transcript-dr-ben-carson-203/

SALES MEETING

Our first Zoom meeting was a success!

I have put it up on YouTube

 

Let’s Get Busy!

Changes in the employment picture of course have ramifications for our industry and we need to get busy! Each of you can prosper and thrive in this market. You need to be reaching out for business to;

  1. All past Clients
  2. All current Clients
  3. All of Sphere of Influence
  4. Expireds and FSBOs
  5. Investors
  6. People who may choose to sell their current houses now!

Covid 19 Addendum – NVAR Webinar

 

Topic: Buyer Agreements

Time: Mar 30, 2020 10:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/671897346?pwd=RHlPeHY4eWdiVDBMUjdobUg4NGNLZz09

Meeting ID: 671 897 346

Password: 515616

Topic: Sales meeting

Time: Mar 31, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/805862944

To make an appointment go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/

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 Covid-19 Resources

Bright MLS releases updated guidelines

Access Virginia REALTORS sales contract addendum and other resources at https://virginiarealtors.org/coronavirus/

Access NVAR’s sales contract addendum info at https://www.nvar.com/realtors/news/open-for-business/nvar-notices/2020/03/19/nvar-covid-19-addendum

DPOR extends license renewal/expiration deadline to June 10, 2020 | More details at http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/COVID-19/

Senate passes HR 6201 |  Read about the Impact of HR 6201 “Families First Coronovirus Response Act” on NAR Members

NAR’s REALTOR Guide to Coronavirus

CDC Recommendations

FAAR office closed through 3/31. Events and classes through April postponed. More details at faarmembers.com/news

Spotsylvania Courthouse issues update on operations

FABA creates list of county operations 

Whats on Mark’s Mind This Week

Bees…I got bees on my mind!



 

United Real Estate Premier 03-13-2020

March 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

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We have decided to halt all in office meetings and social events. (Yea…Hot Dog Friday too…)

In order to provide the level of training that you expect, we will be offering our classes through ZOOM Meetings. There will be links to the classes sent out. You will be able to access them through your computer, tablets and phones.

Our first online will be Listing Agreements on Monday 3/16 from 10:00-11:30.

Topic: Listing Agreements 1.5 hour

Time: Mar 16, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/972050275?pwd=MzhNdVFwdHgySWJQR3R6MEcwVGpXQT09

Meeting ID: 972 050 275

Password: 818381

One tap mobile

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Dial by your location

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        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 972 050 275

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ad9qx4LCIO

Please be patient with us as we learn the technology and continue to help your business grow.
 

Here is a link to guidelines from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf
We want you and your family to be safe.
 

If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

Sincerely,
Steve and Mark
To make an appointment go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/

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Agents have many choices of where to call home when they’re looking for a brokerage to work with and having them choose us is an honor.

Please welcome 

Rick Lamp
Luci Graikowski
 
 
Learn More About United’s New Automated Marketing Programs
 
Join us for one of three live webinars with President Rick Haase about United’s New Automated Marketing Programs launched at Convention in Scottsdale. Rick will dive deeper into our new Just Listed/Just Sold Postcard & Post-Sale Client Follow-Up programs and we will have live Q&A.

Mark your calendar for your preferred webinar date/time and look for an email with registration links next week!
March 23 @ 2 PM CT OR 5 PM CT
March 24 @ 3 PM CT
 

Coming soon!
Upcoming Training 
Topic: Listing Agreements 1.5 hour
Time: Mar 16, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/972050275?pwd=MzhNdVFwdHgySWJQR3R6MEcwVGpXQT09
Meeting ID: 972 050 275
Password: 818381
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,972050275# US (New York)
+16699006833,,972050275# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 972 050 275
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ad9qx4LCIO
Please be patient with us as we learn the technology and continue to help your business grow.
 
Make sure you upload your paperwork on time!
Whats on Mark’s Mind This Week
I have an abundance of fire wood. If you need some, please let me know.
This stack is fresh cut. I have some that was cut last year. It needs to be sawed into smaller sections.

 
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United Real Estate Premier 03-06-2020

March 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Agents have many choices of where to call home when they’re looking for a brokerage to work with and having them choose us is an honor.

Please welcome 

Ella Rock
epearlrock@gmail.com
(540) 834-3230

Please reach out to her and welcome her.

Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer
This is what MUST be in the agreement.

per MLS. No less than 2.5%

This is how to handle the $495 fee for non Veteran buyers.

Buyer to pay $495 transaction fee at closing.

Coming soon!

Upcoming Training 

Monday 10:00-11:30 Contracts
Tuesday 11:00-12 Sales Meeting
Wednesday 10:00-11:30 Bulls Eye CRM
Thursday 7:00-8:30 PM Contracts

Make sure you upload your paperwork on time!

Mark your calendars for our next potluck social on March 17th from 12-2.

Bring a side dish to share and corned beef & cabbage will be served. Please RSVP to Tricia at thegloverteam@gmail.com and a sign up sheet is posted in the kitchen.

Whats on Mark’s Mind This Week

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United Real Estate Premier 02-21-2020

March 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Agents have many choices of where to call home when they’re looking for a brokerage to work with and having them choose us is an honor.
Please welcome 
Annette Wishner
annettewishner@gmail.com
262.930.8970

Please reach out to her and welcome her.








 

January 2020 is a Seller’s market!

The number of for sale listings was down 32.8% from one year earlier and down 8.9% from the previous month. The number of sold listings increased 10.4% year over year and decreased 24% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 41.1% compared to previous month and up 8% compared to previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales is 3, down 37.1% from the previous year.
 
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was down 0.6% compared to previous month and up 4.5% compared to last year. The Median Sold Price decreased by 3.2% from last month. The Average Sold Price also decreased by 7% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold Price trend is “Neutral” and the Median Sold Price trend is “Neutral”.
 
The Average Days on Market showed a neutral trend, a decrease of 15.8% compared to previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original List Price is 98%, an increase of 2.1% compared to previous year.

 

United Real Estate is in the top 3
in the market

Mardi Gras 2020 Falls On Tuesday, February 25, 2020



 
To celebrate we are going to make
gumbo at the office.
Complete with roux and cast iron!
Watch for more details.

 
Blood Drive

I need 10 more signatures. 

I am setting up a blood drive. The earliest date is late June.
I need 30 people that will sign up before the Red Cross will move forward and confirm a date.

The Red Cross has several email templates that you can send to your data base.
I will also have a social media graphic that you can share.

Please let me know if you can donate.

I NEED 10 people to move forward.
 


Mark your calendars for our next potluck social on March 17th from 12-2. 
 
Bring a side dish to share and corned beef & cabbage will be served. Please RSVP to Tricia at thegloverteam@gmail.com and a sign up sheet is posted in the kitchen.
 
Whats on Mark’s Mind This Week
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