Your best life
our mission We provide our clients the best possible real estate buying or selling experience through our extraordinary market knowledge, unparalleled transactional expertise, competent and caring advocacy, and professional accountability. We provide our brokers and employees with unmatched professional real estate education opportunities to ensure that their knowledge, advocacy and service meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. We provide our brokers, and make available to their clients, the industry’s most advanced technology. We provide and promote an environment that allows us to always do the right thing by conducting our business ethically, professionally and profitably, while treating all parties with respect and dignity.
our Vision We Inspire People To Imagine Their Best Life and Empower Them To Make It a Reality.
START UP EXPENSES Industry Standard Register for Pre-License coursework at Rockwell Institute (90 hours) State & National Real Estate Exam Fingerprinting/background Check (required for all new licensees) Apply for Real Estate License
$489 $210 $43 $223
Join Realtors Association rates for 2022 One-time application fee National Association of Realtors (annual) Washington Association of Realtors (annual) Clark County Local Dues (annual)
$200 $185 $287 $241
Join Regional Multiple Listing Service Subscriber’s Basic Service Fee (quarterly) Sentri Lock Service Fee (quarterly) Sentri Lock Activation Optional Fees Paper Invoice Fee Paragon MLS System Access (quarterly)
$141 $33 $10 $5 $60
Education credit Coldwell Banker Broker credit through $150 Rockwell Institute
Total Broker Start-Up Expenses $2,062
EXPENSES PAID Paid by Branch
Paid by Agent
National Advertising Television, Radio, Magazine Online Advertising Broker Profile Page on ColdwellBanker.com Referral Network
Personalized Open House signs Real Estate License Renewal REALTOR® Dues Non-CB Bain Clock Hour Classes Risk Management/Transaction Service Fees Broker Service Fee Broker Personal Marketing (name riders/toppers) Personal Advertisements RMLS Dues (quarterly) Sign Installation/Removal Personal Office Supplies ZipForms/Lone Wolf (optional) DocuSign (optional) Customized Business Card & Printing
Regional Advertising Personalized For Sale Signs Open House Signs (available in office) Directional Signs (available in office) Business Cards (first $50 order) Broker Profile Page on CBBain.com Continuing Education & Training In-office classes Virtual classes Bain Learning Center Accounting Direct Deposit Earning Records / Expense Records Profit Power Branch Facilities Staff Support High Traffic Branch Locations Conference Rooms Personal Work Space Access to all CB Bain Branches Transaction Services & Processing Team Technology Support Regional Marketing Coordinator Branch Equipment Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Black & White / Color Printing Multifunction Printers Computer Resource Room Microsoft Office Suite In-house Binding
marketing services Agent Marketing Create Personalized, Themed Website with Bain Templates On DeltaNet Business Card Templates Color Printing At No Cost Cloud CMA CB National Website Profile Ready-To-Publish Social Media Content Design Flyers, Mailers, Newsletters (Professional Printing*) Email Signature Automated Email Marketing Campaigns See Broker Toolbox for more information.
Listing & Sales Marketing Design/Order Flyers, Mailers and Newsletters (Professional Printing*) Order ‘Just Listed’, ‘Just Sold’ and ‘Open House’ Postcards* Design Social Media Graphics for Just Listed, Just Sold, Open Houses Custom Seller & Buyer Books and Guides Custom Seller Prep Guides Listing Syndication Exposure
Here are just a few of the websites where we’ll submit your property once listed. Many of these sites have extended networks as well, resulting in exposure on up to 750 different sites!
OUR WHY encourage, and empower “ We support, so that others can succeed.
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coldwell banker bain | vancouver east
Vancouver EAst support team Principal Managing Broker: David Knode David graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 and began his Real Estate career in 1994. He has been with Coldwell Banker since 1997. In 2000, Coldwell Banker had an opening for a Branch Manager. He was offered the job in October and has been in that role and loving his position ever since. David feels that education and training are the cornerstones of a successful Real Estate career. David is a certified real estate coach and is also certified by the state of Washington to teach Real Estate continuing education classes. David prides himself on his brokers being the best educated and informed in the area. David is married with two lovely children, he loves spending time camping and creating memories with family and friends. David is active in the local community from volunteering time with local charities to being on the finance committee at his church.
Office Manager: Debbie Brent Debbie started in real estate as a broker in California in 1984. She moved to the Vancouver area in 2000 with her 2 children (now grown). She joined Coldwell Banker in 2007 as a broker up until 2012, when she transferred to the Administrative side. She has been the Office Manager of our West branch, as well as having worked in our SkySlope processing Department until a couple of years ago when she returned to the role of Office Manager, but now at our East branch. She recently bought a condo and is enjoying it with her son and her two cats.
Office Admin & Tech Support: Kimberly Schram Kimberly was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington, and although she loves to travel, the northwest is where she loves to be. She brings her 7+ years of customer service and marketing along with her outgoing and charismatic personality. She started her career in real estate as a leasing consultant back in 2018. She has 2 lovely children that she loves to spend her free time with that keep her on her toes. Kimberly is creative as she loves to learn new things. If you are in need of help, she is always ready for a new challenge!
COLDWELL BANKER BAIN | Vancouver EAst Phone: 360.892.7325 | CBBain.com/VancouverEast 3425 SE 192nd Avenue Suite 114, Vancouver, WA 98683
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Vancouver west support team Principal Managing Broker: Gregg White Born and raised in Vancouver, Gregg began his real estate career in 1992. Nationally recognized for sales, Gregg has finished in the top 25 of all Brokers in Clark County consistently throughout his career. Follow through, communication and developing relationships with his clients are what sets him apart from the competition. Gregg is married with 4 adult children and one grand baby. He loves spending time at the lake, hanging out with friends, and travel.
Office Manager: Ally Purviance Ally was born and raised in Battle Ground, WA. She attended Washington State University for her Bachelors in Mathematics and Arizona State University for her Masters in Higher Education. While at ASU, she worked with their student engagement team and helped manage their office. Ally enjoys the creative aspects of her job at Coldwell Banker Bain like creating flyers, planning social media content, and coordinating staff get-togethers. She is also very focused and detail orientated about her work and will always make sure its done correctly and promptly. One of her favorite things about working at Coldwell Banker Bain is the staff morale they have in the office and that its a fun and productive place to come and work. In her free time, you can find Ally knitting beanies and socks or out enjoying the outdoors.
Administrative Assistant: Rachel Retchless Rachel graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, and minors in International Studies and Nonprofit Management. Rachel found particular interest in marketing while running social media accounts for Ellensburg Canyon Winery. As an IT assistant for CWU, Rachel was hired for the task of designing, creating and implementing a new website for the Registrar Department. In her free time, Rachel can be found spending time with her family and friends and enjoying the pacific Northwest she has proudly called home her whole life. With goals of continuing to grow her skills in marketing and communication, Rachel is excited to put her content creation skills to good use at Coldwell Banker Bain West Vancouver.
COLDWELL BANKER BAIN | Vancouver WEst Phone: 360.574.5060 | CBBain.com/VancouverWest 2105 NE 129th Street Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98686
FINANCIAL PROGRAM Monthly costs to work at Coldwell Banker Bain Broker Service Fee $57.50/month L&I $13.45/month Competitive Splits 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20... You choose based on your production. Once an agent reaches $14,000 in company dollars, agent goes to 96/4 split for the remainder of the 12 month anniversary period. Transaction and Risk Management Fee $175 per transaction for 1st 18 transactions per commission year Royalty Fee 6% per transaction No Desk Fees
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Throughout the year, we partner with local organizations to help give back to our neighborhood. Some of our biggest events include working with: One Warm Coat Providing free coats to children & adults in need while promoting volunteerism & environmental sustainability
Share House Vancouver Advocating for equitable access to housing & food stability while empowering every individual to grow & thrive
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center A welcoming & safe environment with the goal of assisting Veterans in obtaining benefits, services & resources
Toys for Tots Delivering gifts, spreading the joy of Christmas & a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children
Habitat for Humanity Helping people in the community & around the world to build a place they can call home
Community Partnership Program Donating a portion of commissions to a charity of your choosing (speak with Principal Managing Broker for details)
Clark County Food Bank Providing emergency food relief & implementing a preventative stance against various causes of hunger
Ridgefield Public School Foundation Promoting equity & supporting whole student development for which public resources are unavailable
We take pride in our community
Broker Toolbox Coldwell Banker Bain offers a robust set of tools, systems, and resources to support you in your real estate practice. Some of our tools are proprietary and others are vetted to be the best in class from the available third-party vendors.
Agent Profile Pages & Websites Today’s savvy consumers understand the importance of using the internet to market and find homes. As a Coldwell Banker Bain broker, you have not only your agent website on coldwellbankerbain.com, but you also have an additional profile/website on the coldwellbanker.com website. Setting up these profiles/websites will begin your process of establishing your online presence.
Bain Learning Center Bain Learning Center is your online learning management system for learning the tools available for you to run your real estate practice. You will find, how-to guides, tutorials, videos, recorded webinars, as well as courses and programs. We know that you cannot always attend a class in person and the Bain Learning Center offers a convenient on-demand learning alternative. Easily access the Learning Center through our broker portal, DeltaNet.
Bain Creative When your message needs to be unique and your brand needs to stand out, Bain Creative is your solution. We have built an in-house creative agency that will help you build and realize the potential of your personal brand. We specialize in all the assets that make your brand memorable. Listing templates, personal websites, social media campaigns, and advertising are just some of the things you can expect from our creative agency with you in mind.
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InstaBain Creates professionally designed social media content that you can post from your phone or desktop instantly. InstaBain is as easy as Click, Send, and Share. Click a picture, send it to one of our many content libraries, and instantly share it on your social media channels. It really does not get any easier than this.
Giphy Channel Staying in front of your clients is easier than ever with the animated GIFs and GIF stickers that we have available on our searchable Giphy channel. Just snap a pic, send to Instagram or Facebook, and select the GIF or sticker that you want to use.
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CB Desk The Coldwell Banker National broker portal. Here you will find the additional tools available to you as a Coldwell Banker Affiliate company.
CBU Learning Center As a Coldwell Banker Bain broker, you have an additional learning resource with CBU Learning Center. CBU offers courses and programs to teach you how to use the Coldwell Banker tools as well as real estate courses to hone your real estate skills.
CBx Buyer Locator CBx Buyer Locator is a proprietary product that gives you the demographic data needed to be smarter with your marketing so you can win more listings and close more deals. You can market your listings intelligently with insights from this tool. Utilize CBx Buyer Locator whether it is conducting market research, preparing social advertising, or getting ready for a listing appointment.
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CBx Listing Experience This CBx application is a state-ofthe-art listing EXPERIENCE, and one of the ultimate conversation starters to help you get every listing. For the first time, agents will have access to BIG DATA, in real time, in a visual layout, and at your fingertips, to augment the already incredible “kitchen table” listing experience. CBx will go a long way in helping you beat the competition. This new listing experience allows you to engage sellers in a confident discussion about the listing price, the prospective buyers, where those buyers are coming from, and how to market to them.
CB Social Ad Engine From easy login directly through CB Desk, to ad campaigns that leverage best practices, Social Ad Engine does the heavy lifting to give you more time to do what you do best! This platform is designed to do the work for you - automatically building best practice listing campaigns that you can easily and quickly edit and publish. This leaves you more time to focus on your buyers and sellers!
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Cloud CMA Suite of Tools
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is used for a seller consultation appointment. This tool will show the seller what the suggested price for their property will be based on the comparable properties and current market activity. Our marketing pieces are already added to Cloud CMA for ease of printing. You will be able to review all the material and pick and choose which pieces you would like to include in your presentation.
Buyer Tours
When working with buyers, Cloud CMA has a buyer tour feature to package up your tours so that you can give your buyers a professional looking presentation about the properties they will be touring. It is also helpful to prepare a CMA for your buyers when they decide to make an offer on a property to determine if it is a fair price. 20 | P a g e
Curated Finally, a no-nonsense program to help sellers realize the full potential of their home’s equity. Most sellers are not aware of the things they need to do in order to maximize their home’s true potential. This is where Curated-Powered by Curbio steps in. Our Curated program offers the seller the opportunity to repair or renovate their home with no out-of-pocket expenses and they do not pay until closing. Throw in staging by Spade and Archer and you have a win-win situation that can’t be beat. Renovate now, sell for more, and pay when you close!
DeltaNet Our Broker Portal is designed to give you a single point of entry to access everything you need to perform your daily real estate tasks from the single sign on for tools, running reports, updating websites, entering advertising for listings, and more.
Ad Wizard Advertising on Facebook has never been easier. Advertise your listings, brand, event, or custom message; the Ad Wizard is the essential tool for any broker that wants to get their listing, brand, or messaging out quickly and cost effectively. Setup is as easy as linking your Facebook business account and selecting a template or uploading your own ad. You set the cost and the Ad Wizard will estimate how many people you will reach. 20 | P a g e
Client Reviews We know that today’s consumers pay attention and value reviews and testimonials when making buying or selling decisions. We also know that reviews are showing up in Google searches and can have a big impact on your search rankings, customers choosing you, and managing your online reputation. When the transaction is completed, reaching out to your clients for reviews and testimonials is very important. Through DeltaNet, you will be able to easily request, manage, and respond to reviews.
CRM Client Relationship Management is a tool to manage your database and is one of the most important tools you will use to manage your clients and your business. Continuing to build your client relationships and maintain regular client follow-up with your sphere is your key to continued business. You will also manage new leads through your CRM and if you are going to work internet leads, this tool is a must use.
E-Mail Marketing Email marketing campaigns are a form of permission marketing and must comply with the CANN Spam Act. Simply put, you need to be requesting permission before adding someone automatically to your email marketing list. Using a program specifically designed for email marketing, with professionally designed templates and campaigns, will save you time and money.
Segmenting your list will ensure that you are reaching the right people at the right time with a message they will find useful and valuable. Asking permission keeps you in compliance and keeps people from reporting you as a spammer or unsubscribing to your marketing.
XpressDocs
This service is the company preferred print provider. You can order business cards and marketing material from Xpressdocs.
TrendGraphix
A statistical program which gives you the current MLS statistics by neighborhood, zip code, and county, to give brokers the market knowledge they need. Adding graphs and charts to your CMA or Buyer Tours will help you educate the consumer about our local market. This program gives you many ways to use the market data in your marketing.
Zap Platform
All the inquiries from Coldwell Banker National or any website they syndicate to will automatically flow into Zap once you accept a lead or a request for a property showing. Zap is where you will update your agent website for the Coldwell Banker National system.
Mimecast
Mimecast is a program we use to protect email from cyber-attacks and phishing schemes. Your email is protected and archived automatically for you.
Office 365 | Email & Office Suite
Coldwell Banker Bain uses Microsoft Office 365 online to manage email and the suite of office tools for document production. In tandem, we have additional security programs to help manage spam and phishing and ensure that our email system is backed-up and protected.
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support services Training & education support
The Training and Education Department provides years of experience and places the highest importance on our education. Whether you want to learn about company tools, contract law, or how to better market your business, we cover it all. We offer training for every broker, regardless of experience and level of expertise. We’ve learned that contemporary tools help make buying and selling a home more enjoyable and successful.
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Marketing support
Your marketing is most often the first thing prospective clients see, and it’s your opportunity to make a great impression. From a simple social media post to a complex advertising campaign, it is important for you to look your best – every time. Our creative agency staff have the talent, experience, and technological skills to make your marketing a true reflection of your professional services.
Transaction & Accounting support
The accounting and transaction services team works to provide a superior level of efficiency to every transaction. Providing agents with resources aiding in auditing, processing, and closing each transaction to ensure compliance with OR and WA state laws and CBB regulations. Our efforts provide support and organization to help simplify the logistics for both clients and agents. Our number one daily priority is to get our agents paid as quickly as possible assuring their transactions are accurate at the time of payment.
Technology support
The Coldwell Banker Bain technology department has over 80 years of staff experience providing and supporting solutions for the company. In conjunction with the training and marketing departments, they strive to provide exceptional tools and services to assist agents to be as productive as they can, with the least amount of friction as possible.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Global Luxury The Global Luxury program is redefining the way we see luxury. The standards have been elevated. Luxury properties are no longer primarily determined by price but also by their uniqueness, rarity, and extraordinary features. Location and quality also determine if a property is truly a luxury listing. The Global Luxury experience extends beyond listings. It is a lifestyle defined by a passion for excellence. Every aspect of what we do is designed to be the best in the industry from advertising to exclusive luxury signage.
Global Luxury Magazine The Coldwell Banker Bain Global Luxury Digital Magazine features an exclusive collection of luxury properties listed throughout Washington and Oregon. This catalog of luxury properties, listed by Coldwell Banker Bain, is distributed each month to an elite group of nearly 8,000 seasoned Luxury Property Specialists as well as our other subscribers around the globe. This exceptional resource brings you an exclusive look at the finest luxury homes in the Pacific Northwest as well as articles on the luxury lifestyle.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Community Partnership This program is exclusive to Coldwell Banker Bain and is designed for you to partner with your favorite charity or non-profit group. The program is designed for the non-profit or charity to market you to their membership and when someone in the membership uses you to buy or sell a home, an amount equal to 10% of the commission is given back to the organization as a donation. This is split with you and the company at your split amount at the time of the transaction. This program is a win/win for all. Note: There is very specific criteria for this program. You will find detailed information on Deltanet under Agent Resources.
Joe Galindo coaching Joe Galindo Coaching exists to increase the productivity and work-life balance of real estate brokers and business professionals through one-on-one coaching, personal accountability, and the collaboration of mastermind groups. Each client chooses a program best suited for them, focusing on their strengths and passions in order to elevate their career while encouraging a healthy personal life.
Social Media Connect with Us
Facebook Coldwell Banker Bain is our public facing Facebook Business page. In the Know Group is a private group for Coldwell Banker Bain brokers and staff. Coldwell Banker Bain Global Luxury Group This group is a place to share with our luxury brokers or those who may wish to break into the luxury market. CB Bain International Networking Group This group was created as a place to share with our brokers who are interested in working with international clients and networking with others. Coldwell Banker Bain Education is our page for the training and education team, you will find tips, helpful hints, upcoming class schedules and information on special training classes offered. Find us on Instagram: CB Bain Homes is our company main page. Coldwell Banker Bain Education we share images of classes, speakers, special events and featured trainings. Find us on Twitter: CBBainEDU – Training and Education Coldwell Banker Bain – Main company account Find us on LinkedIn: Coldwell Banker Bain – Main company account 22 | P a g e
With certified in-house instructors aligned with our Bain Learning Center and Coldwell Banker University, you will be among the most informed and well-trained brokers in the business.
Here at Coldwell Banker Bain, we place a high importance on our education. In fact, we offer all our proprietary Continuing Education courses to our brokers at no charge. As a newly licensed broker, we offer all the required courses for a first renewal as well as a robust continuing education course catalog for subsequent renewals. These courses are usually offered through live classroom instruction, video streaming, and in-branch training. We also offer video streaming using our Cisco Webex and Spark System platforms.
We provide roughly 13,000 clock hours each year to our agents. These classes are updated yearly and designed to help our agents build their business. Whether they want to learn about company tools or how to better market their business, these courses cover it all. We’ve learned that contemporary tools help make buying and selling a home more enjoyable and successful. Yet it’s our large network of real estate professionals that really makes the difference. Our education department brings years of experience to help our brokers utilize our network. With certified in-house instructors aligned with our Bain Learning Center and Coldwell Banker University, they will be the most informed and well-trained broker in the business.
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From our Start-Up training program, to advanced real estate courses, we offer training and education for every broker, regardless of experience and level of expertise. In addition to our live courses, we have negotiated discounts with online real estate schools for those brokers who prefer to take courses online. We have both pre-license and CE online training available through our partnership with Rockwell Institute and OnLineEd.
Our Eventbrite training channel makes it easy to view and register for all upcoming courses and events:
http://cbbaintraining.eventbrite.com/
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At Coldwell Banker Bain, we provide a comprehensive program to prepare our brokers to represent their clients with competent and caring advocacy. Setting up a real estate business for success requires sound business planning, preparation, and best practices. Our Start-Up program is designed to give our brokers a solid plan and road map for success. During this 16-session training, the following skills and practices will be taught by our knowledgeable instructors and special guest instructors. On completion of this streamed course, a new real estate broker will be prepared with the necessary skills to set up their online profiles, build their database, and begin business development. Success begins with a good business plan and learning the basics such as; conducting open houses, working with buyers and sellers, building an online and offline marketing strategy and understanding how to write, present and negotiate an offer. For the experienced broker, this course is a refresher on the basics that will yield a successful, consistent real estate practice.
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Tools, systems, and resources available in our Broker Toolbox Building a database and communicating with their sphere of influence Business development through both traditional and modern prospecting methods How to present themselves with professional marketing materials Using online and social media marketing Conducting a successful Open House Working with buyers Working with sellers Pricing properties effectively Best practices when writing contracts Presenting and receiving offers Dialogues and practice talking with buyers and sellers
After attending Start-up, our brokers will receive 50 continuing education credit hours in WA or 20 continuing education credit hours in OR.
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The Bain Learning Center is your online learning management system to learn the tools available to you for your real estate practice. You will find how-to guides, tutorials, videos, recorded webinars, as well as courses and programs. We know that you cannot always attend a class in person and the Bain Learning Center offers a convenient on-demand learning alternative. You can create a training plan for yourself, all at your own pace! Easily access the Learning Center through our broker portal, DeltaNet.
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Training is held at various locations throughout both regions. Streaming is also available. Our main training center is located at the Lincoln Executive Center in Bellevue, WA.
3380 146th Pl SE. Suite 103 Bellevue, WA 98007
4200 SW Mercantile Dr, Suite 700 Lake Oswego, OR 97035
3363 Market Place W, Suite 9 Tacoma, WA 98466
486 SW Bluff Dr Bend, OR 97702
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This course is designed to provide the prospective managing broker a more comprehensive understanding of the legal foundations of the real estate industry, both to improve his/her professional skills, and to enable the managing broker to successfully mentor those brokers they supervise.
This course covers some of the same topics from Real Estate Practices but goes in-depth on topics. Upon completion, brokers will have an increased understanding of brokerage, agency, contracts, marketing, negotiation, leases and property management, risk management, and current issues.
In this course, brokers will learn what Condominiums are and what they are comprised of so they can incorporate condos into their real estate business model with confidence and increased knowledge. This course will include going over Resale Certificates, a condo PSA, and how to market to condominiums.
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In this course, brokers will learn the best practices for consulting with a potential seller. They will learn how to showcase their marketing portfolios, ask the right questions to uncover seller needs, share valuable market insights, and overcome objections.
This is one of our most popular courses. A panel of our expert principal managing brokers along with our corporate real estate attorney discuss and debate the ins and outs of the NWMLS forms related to purchase and sale documents.
In a limited inventory market, multiple offers are very common. The Best Practices Multiple Offers course will help brokers understand how to best write and present multiple offers to position their buyers to have their offer accepted.
This course is designed to teach brokers best practices when writing the purchase and sale agreement.
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If you ask any broker, they will tell you that most of their business comes from the people they know. This course will show them how to categorize their contacts and manage their database so that they will never again lose touch with their most important people.
This course is taught by AXIA and will cover common issues the consumer discovers when qualifying for a home plan. Brokers will learn different types of loan programs, minimum borrower contributions, gift funds, and other types of personal assets acceptable for down payment. FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, and USDA loan programs will also be discussed.
We recommend that all brokers take this course to ensure they know how to properly fill out purchase and sale agreements and supporting addenda to best represent their clients. This course is taught by our certified principal managing brokers, who are very well versed in the contracts and forms and work with these forms daily.
In this required course, brokers will learn all about Legislative updates, Business Practice updates, an alignment review of RCW, WAC and other legislative mandates. This course also covers an assessment of real estate compliance data and identifying new key issues, trends, out of date content and topics based on stakeholder input via survey processed.
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This course teaches brokers to identify the categories that form the basis for discrimination under The Federal Fair Housing Law, Washington State Anti-Discrimination Law and U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Brokers will be able to explain and understand what constitutes discrimination in advertising as well as, explain and understand what constitutes discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, brokers will be able to define compliance with the laws governing anti-discrimination, price fixing; group boycotts; Tie-in arrangements and understand the WA unfair Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
This course will teach brokers the basics of Inbound Marketing and how to effectively create and establish an online presence as a local real estate expert.
This course prepares our brokers to write the inspection and financing addenda and advise their clients on two very important steps in the home buying process.
This course has been designed to train brokers on some of the common objections that they will encounter with buyers and sellers. Through live lecture, discussion, and role-playing, brokers will gain confidence and hands-on knowledge to be able to work with buyers and sellers to move beyond fears and hesitations and work towards a successful listing or purchase.
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Hosting an open house is a bit like giving a party. There is an art to hosting an event, meeting people and establishing a rapport. During this course, brokers will learn how to best prepare and host a successful open house event.
Pricing properties always seem daunting until you know how. This course will give brokers an understanding of the elements to consider when pricing a property. Choosing the right comparable properties, understanding the impact of the current market, absorption rates, finding and evaluating the data to create a Comparative Market Analysis and recommending a price range.
This course will give brokers an understanding of WA real estate law, contract law, torts, agency law, practices and the law environment. Real Estate Law is required for a broker’s first renewal.
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training within 3-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. This REALTORS® Code of Ethics course satisfies the requirement.
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On completion of this course, a new real estate broker will be prepared with the necessary skills to set up their online profiles, build their database, and begin business development. Success begins with a good business plan and learning the basics such as; conducting open houses, working with buyers and sellers, building an online and offline marketing strategy and understanding how to write, present and negotiate an offer. For the experienced broker, this course is a refresher on the basics that will yield a success consistent real estate practice.
This class helps brokers get organized with their files. It also gives you a plan of how to manage your time. Get your real estate business on track with a plan and tools.
Transaction Management is a compilation of Listing Management, which will cover the details needed to get your listing up and running, fast and Closing Management, which is designed to help you organize a sale file with timelines from mutual agreement to closing.
Upon completion, brokers will be able to understand and explain buyer and seller agency, who represents whom? Explaining the forms to buyers and sellers, and best practices when writing contracts.
This forms update course will review the newest revisions to NWMLS forms including the purchase and sale agreement, financing forms, inspection forms, escalation addendum, and several other forms. This course will also provide a brief overview of several legal issues affecting the real estate brokerage industry.
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In this course, brokers will learn an overview of historic and contemporary residential building styles in Portland, examples of structural elements and details that contribute to identifying an architectural style, and how to identify the importance of understanding styles and details in listing and marketing a residence in Portland.
How do you know your client is ready to write an offer? When that time comes do you know how to write a strong, clean offer? This class teaches brokers how to write, present, and negotiate their best offer for their clients.
This course will teach brokers the skills necessary to find and work with buyers on the home buying process. From setting the first meeting, uncovering needs, searching for homes, all the way through closing the transaction and beyond.
This course will prepare brokers how to work with sellers from meeting and establishing a rapport, developing the Comparative Market Analysis, getting the home ready for market, marketing the property, managing the transaction process, and establishing a follow-up plan after the transaction conclusion. In this course, brokers will learn how to prepare an offer which will include their duties, obligations, and risks in Oregon state.
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Principal Managing Brokers from across the region will be discussing their experiences in life, real estate, leadership in a round table format. Open to all brokers, this dynamic panel will leave you inspired to make this your best year yet!
Joe Galindo Coaching exists to increase the productivity and work-life balance of real estate brokers and business professionals through one-on-one coaching, personal accountability and the collaboration of mastermind groups. Each client chooses a program best for them, focusing on their strengths and passions in order to elevate their career while encouraging a healthy personal life.
This training will teach brokers how to create their Facebook Business accounts and how to use its many tools to run & monitor their Facebook Page, including advertisements.
This training familiarizes brokers with how to use your Google/Gmail account to create a free Google Analytics account and how to monitor their website traffic.
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In this training brokers will learn how to schedule, set up, and market a Virtual Open House walking them through how to use 3D Tour programs, like Matterport.
During this event, brokers will learn best practices to host and drive traffic to their Facebook LIVE Virtual Open House, both before and after the event. We will go over social media strategy that can be applied to Open Houses, as well as other aspects of their real estate marketing. We will also share best practices that have given great results from hosting Virtual Opens.
Master Planned Communities, which are sometimes referred to as a Resort Community or Recreational Community are quite common in our region. In this course, brokers will learn the fundamentals of how these operate, the different types, and most importantly how they can generate real estate business in these communities.
This course is designed to assist and educate our brokers with their Unique Value Proposition and their Points of Difference; How to use the Buyer Agency Agreement to assure they receive their maximum compensation, how to use the "New" Buyer Agency Presentation and Buyer's Book, use and explain the Buyer's Services Guarantee, use the CBB Client Advisories, handle Buyer objections, and practice real estate with confidence.
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In this class brokers will learn about federal, state and city rental regulations and modifications of the Landlord Tenant Act.
Video is the most popular content on social media, with the highest engagement and retention. TikTok is all video, all the time, in a mobile-friendly format. In this training event, we explore the rise of TikTok and how using it as part of your marketing strategy can increase your reach and enhance your online reputation.
There’s no doubt purchasing a home amid the pandemic will prove more difficult, but it’s not impossible. Transactions are still happening thanks in large part to an assist from technology. In addition to purchasing a home, some people will still have to sell their houses during this pandemic—that means getting creative at a time when much of the country is under a shelter-athome order. This event will show brokers what exactly will you need to list, sell, or help their client purchase a house during COVID-19.
This training familiarizes brokers with how to use the Cloud CMA system. It will walk them through how to create CMAs, Buyer Tours, and Property Reports. It will also give them an inside look at the newest Cloud CMA feature, Cloud CMA LIVE.
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A CAREER WITH CBBAIN
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