The Scoop Newsletter | Vol. 15 by HomeServices of Nebraska

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November Bucket List ▫▫ Make pumpkin pancakes ▫▫ Drink hot apple cider ▫▫ Make a turkey craft ▫▫ Make pumpkin play dough ▫▫ Go to an antique mall ▫▫ Drive down a country road ▫▫ Crochet a scarf ▫▫ Do a puzzle ▫▫ Play hopscotch inside ▫▫ Make chili

▫▫ Wear leg warmers ▫▫ Buy a new sweater ▫▫ Make a gratitude jar ▫▫ Make leaf rubbing crafts ▫▫ Make your own potpourri ▫▫ Make a cornucopia centerpiece ▫▫ Shop on Black Friday ▫▫ Bake a pie ▫▫ Eat a caramel apple ▫▫ Give thanks

▫▫ Donate coats (More info page. 4) ▫▫ Donate food and goods ▫▫ Mail out holiday cards ▫▫ Run a 5k ▫▫ Look through old family photos ▫▫ Take new family photos ▫▫ Bake cookies ▫▫ Make hot chocolate ▫▫ Buy a fall scented candle ▫▫ Volunteer at a local soup kitchen

keep up the good work testimonials

JOSH BULOW is hands down the best Realtor in the market period. Odbert Built Construction Inc (buyer)

MELODY MAHONY was so patient with us, and was a delight to work with. Joel & Sarah Herrera (buyer)

I enjoyed working with SCOTT ALBERS. Jason Willis (buyer)

DARLENE STARMAN is a true professional in every sense of the word. A Realtor’s Realtor. J.L. & Rhonda D Spray (seller)

PAUL AND MADONNA KARDELL began asking polite questions and answered all of ours with complete knowledge and assurance... David & Virginia Tyler (seller)

SHANNON ’ S In This Issue

Read on Shannon’s thoughts.

The best season to check out events going on in + around town.

Shout-outs, + a yummy recipe to pair with your turkey this holiday.

Announcement and more, you will not want to skip this.

Customizable newsletter to send to your clients. Subscribe today!

Prosperity’s very own, Monica Ledbetter covering Integrity

Halloween at The Preserve

Larabee Class Schedule

Birthdays + Anniversaries

Hard work pays off, CONGRATS to these hardworkers!

SNIPPET

HAPPY NOVEMBER! This is the month to contemplate our core value of GRATITUDE. What does it mean to you? Hopefully it is more than one day of eating Turkey and thinking about those we love and appreciate. There just isn’t any better way to create personal happiness than practicing gratitude daily. If you are interested in the research - Positivepsychology. com/gratitude-happiness-research take a moment to read it and learn. The take – away? Look on the “sunny side” of the street, the transaction, and, at every opportunity, the “sunny side” of life. Your happiness is contagious – your actions and mindset create the environment around you. As Ghandi would say “Be the change you want to see in the world” support growth, joy and appreciation. You know what I’m thankful for? YOU! Our employees and agents are dedicated, special people and I am blessed to work with each of you. In this season of thanksgiving, I give thanks for the fellowship and camaraderie of our “work family”. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving,

Shanon R Harner, CEO One family, One team, One goal.

WE LCOME TO THE SE WONDE RFUL AGE NTS !

Chaundra Hasenkamp WILDERNESS HILLS

Mary Beth Hafner HOLMES LAKE

Amy Wilson COUNTRY CLUB

UPCOMING EVENTS / NOVEMBER 2019

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COUNTDOW ! AWARDS 2020

HSNE PRESERVE LOCATED AT

7811 PIONEERS BLVD. #200, LINCOLN, NE

LIGHTS

NOV. 8th | 5p–7p | 5322 O STREET

VISIT NEW OFFICE! HOLMES LAKE. Located at 2900 S 70TH ST

NE Volleyball v. Rutgers (Big Ten) 7p @ Devaney Center

NE Volleyball v. Penn State (Big Ten) 7:30p @ Devaney Center

NE FB Watch Party (v. Purdue) 9am @ Railyard Lincoln

18th Put the Beds to Bed

8:30am @ Sunken Gardens Astronomy & Space Exploration 7p–10p @ Hyde Observatory

Prairie Run

9a @ Pioneers Park

NE Volleyball v. Northwestern (Big Ten)

Good Life Halfsy

8:30a @ Seacrest Field (Start) & Railyard (Finish)

Beer Hall Bingo

6p @ Zipline Brewing Co. 5740 Hidcote Dr. Ste B

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

Boingo Boingo Boiler Bingo! 7p @ Boiler Brewing Company 129 North 10th Ste 8

UNL Men’s Bball vs. UC Riverside

12p–4p @ Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall 241 Victory Lane

TBA @ Pinnacle Bank Arena

Beer Hall Bingo

6p @ Zipline Brewing Co. 5740 Hidcote Dr. Ste B

Beer Hall Bingo

6p @ Zipline Brewing Co. 5740 Hidcote Dr. Ste B

Beer Hall Bingo

6p @ Zipline Brewing Co. 5740 Hidcote Dr. Ste B

JOIN US! EVERY HOME GAME HERE IN THE CAPITOL CITY.

8p @ Devaney Center

JAV presents Holiday Vendor Show

Woods All Co Meet / Prosperity (Breakfast with Tim Wilson/CEO)

4p–9p @ James Arthur Vineyards

9:30a @ The Preserve

Lincoln Stars v. Omaha

Prosperity (Lunch with Tim Wilson/CEO)

7:05p @ Ice Box:1880 Transformation Dr.

11:30a @ HOME Real Estate Midtown

Veterans Parade

2p @ North Capital Building

NE Football v. Wisconsin

TBD @ Memorial Stadium

Lincoln Stars v. Sioux Falls 7:05p @ Ice Box

Boingo Boingo Boiler Bingo!

NE Volleyball v. Iowa

Boingo Boingo Boiler Bingo!

Lincoln Stars v. Fargo

TBA @ Devaney Center NE FB Watch Party (v. Maryland) 9am @ Railyard Lincoln

7p @ Boiler Brewing Company 129 North 10th Ste 8

7:05p @ Ice Box

7p @ Boiler Brewing Company 129 North 10th Ste 8

Boingo Boingo Boiler Bingo! 7p @ Boiler Brewing Company 129 North 10th Ste 8

Lincoln Stars v. Sioux City 7:05p @ Ice Box

THANKSGIVING Preserve CLOSED Eats & Education: 1031 Exchanges 11:30a–1p @ RAL Office | 8231 Beechwood Dr.

Preserve CLOSED NE Volleyball v. Maryland

7p @ Devaney Center

NE Football v. Iowa

1:30p @ Memorial Stadium

NE Volleyball v. Ohio State 7p @ Devaney Center

SHOUTOUT /

Meals on Wheels!

THANKS /

Thanks to HomeServices Title employees for taking time to deliver meals in October!

You all rock.

We love all you do to give back to our community. Check out what these COUNTRY CLUB agents have been up to: PAM OLIVER is the children’s leader in BSF(Bible Study Fellowship), the Moderator for the Deacons at her church, and on the Nominating Committee (‘17–’19). Pam is a Deacon and shepherd to 18 families (‘19–’20). Always on call to volunteer at her grandsons school.

VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE: Robert O’Neel, Kevin Zubrod, Marilyn Wimer, Donna Maybee, Sheryl Lierman, Stacey Prall, Lisa Gard, Tammy Bohnenkamp, Shelby Stewart, and Becky Gray

MEGAN YANK hosted the 5th annual Litter Box Rally featuring 21 teams. Raising over $2000 for The Cat House! JESSIE HELDENBRAND serves as a local board member for the Nebraska Foster Care Review Office (NFCRO). Dedicating time each month to reviewing Foster Care cases and attending monthly board meetings providing their findings, feedback, and recommendations.

PREP TIME

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6 cups chicken broth

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½ cup salted butter

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5 pounds red potatoes unpeeled

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4 ounces cream cheese

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5 cloves garlic whole

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½ cup buttermilk

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1 teaspoon salt

COOK TIME

DIRECTIONS 1.

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.

Strain the potatoes from the broth and put the cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.

Add in the butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt. Use a masher to mash the potatoes and other ingredients until everything is melted, combined, and completely mashed.

INGREDIENTS

Meanwhile, cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1 inch cubes or chunks. Place the potatoes chunks and garlic cloves into the boiling chicken broth and boil until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

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RUTH FANDREY is a faithful MOW volunteer, and delivers Meals on Wheels twice a month. We would love to feature your hard work! Let your marketing team know what you’re up to.

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SOURCE THESTAYATHOMECHEF.COM/GARLIC-MASHED-POTATOES

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STEAKHOUSE STYLE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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TYLER REYNOLDS currently is a member of 4 boards... RAL, HBAL, Nebraska Housing Resource, and Jazz in June. Serving on the committee with Habitat for Humanity to identify lots suitable for their projects. For RAL, Tyler attends Governmental Affairs, MLS Users Group, and Commercial Brokers meetings. Volunteering as well at for the Lincoln Lighthouse, Santa Cop, and the Home & Garden show.

ANNOUNCEMENT /

Welcome to HomeServices Title

omeServices Title is happy to announce that Amy Schutte has joined our company as an Escrow Officer.

industries, Amy acquired her skills from real estate sales, loan originating, loan processing and closings as well as post loan quality control.

_Coming to us with 22 years of experience working in real estate and banking related

Amy can be reached at 402-434-3528 or amy.schutte@HSTitleNE.com

WOW /

Let’s take a look at the past 50 YEARS with Dennis Flesner

Happy 50 year anniversary to Dennis Flesner at Wilderness Hills, Woods Bros Realty. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dennis to ask him a few questions about his time as a Woods Agent. See the interview on our Woods Bros Facebook page! Facebook.com/WoodsBros

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DID YOU KNOW that according to Real Satisfied only 32.5% of HSNE clients report being return customers of the company or agent? How are you staying in touch with past clients? Leadership. Gratitude. Excellence. Integrity. Innovation. | 3

CORE VALUE / Integrity by Monica Ledbetter “COMPLETE HONESTY IN ALL YOU SAY AND DO.”

Here are a few: •

Taking responsibility for your actions

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Offering to help others in need, or putting others needs before your own

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Giving the benefit of the doubt

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Showing respect to all

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Coaching associates, I heard the following:

Being humble, knowing the difference between confidence and arrogance

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“I only did that because _________ failed to do their job!”

Being able to admit when you are wrong

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Being reliable

This was the response when I, as a young manager, asked Steve D. Scheel (CEO of Scheels All Sports) what was the most important behavior I could model for success. He was telling me how to create and embody integrity. “Easy,” I thought, “I AM honest, and that’s the best way to be.” As you can imagine, it wasn’t long before my principles were tested.

“It’s not possible to help my teammate, I have a lot to do myself.” “Of COURSE he would do that, he ALWAYS does whatever he wants no matter what is going on!” “Do I really need to say ‘hi’ to every customer? I know that person isn’t going to buy anything.” “I was the #1 sales person the last two quarters, surely I don’t have to go to product knowledge training AGAIN.” Time and time again I was confronted with behaviors that were less than flattering – and I considered my team some of the most honest and ethical people I knew!! My integrity was tested as I heard my crew vocalize their frustrations. Truth is, we all have moments when we lack total integrity. Over the years I have learned to reinforce seemingly small actions and behaviors as they are steps on the road to acting with total integrity.

Once you work to make practicing integrity a habit, it becomes second nature. You’ll even notice a shift in your mindset that will affect the way you interact with friends, co-workers and your family. The way you visualize and attack challenges and successes. Doing the right thing is always the right thing, and the feeling you get from knowing you did your best to help another, be honest, show respect, and have a giving heart is hard to top.

DONATION BOXES LOCATIONS HomeServices of Nebraska (7811 Pioneers), HOME Midtown, Woods Bros Country Club Plaza, and Woods Bros Wilderness Hills THROUGH THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.

HALLOWEEN AT THE PRESERVE

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Enroll in our upcoming class sessions today!

Continuing Education Classes MAPPING OUT DISCLOSURE 0525R 11/4/19, 9AM–12PM This class provides an up-to-date introduction to property management with a practical focus on how to comply with regulations and avoid liability. Instructor: Dede Mau BEING GREEN, WHAT DOES IT MEAN IN REAL ESTATE? 0960 11/4/19, 1PM–4PM Participants will have a better understanding of what “green” means within the real estate industry. Instructor: Doug Boyd RED FLAGS PROPERTY INSPECTION GUIDE 0855 11/6/19, 9AM–12PM This course offers updated information for agents inspecting properties. Instructor: Doug Boyd LICENSE LAW/AGENCY REVIEW 0021R

CLASS SCHEDULES & SIGNUP AT

11/6/19, 1PM–4PM

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This course contains information that is specific to the state of Nebraska, and covers aspects of Nebraska real estate license law and laws and rules governing agency relationships.

ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT:

Instructor: Dede Mau

CEC 301 S. 68TH ST. PLACE, LINCOLN NE

FAIR HOUSING 0851RPM

Continuing Education Classes are also available by satellite through Southeast Community College at these locations: NE City, Plattsmouth, and Beatrice. Call for information 402-436-3308

11/18/19, 9AM–12PM

REMINDER: Applications for renewal, together with the proper fee of $160.00, must be received in the office of the Nebraska Real Estate Commission on or before December 2, 2019 (since November 30 is on a Saturday).

Broker Pre-License Classes REAL ESTATE FINANCE 11/11/19 through 11/15/19 from 9AM–4PM This class discusses the essentials of real estate finance, emphasizing the importance of our creditbased economy, supply and demand and how the relationship between the local financial market and the national secondary market affect real estate.

This course includes the topics pertinent to fair housing in today’s real estate world. Instructor: Doug Boyd PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MANAGING RISK 0853PM 11/18/19, 1PM–4PM This class provides an up-to-date introduction to property management with a practical focus on how to comply with regulations and avoid liability. Instructor: Dede Mau EVERYDAY ETHICS IN REAL ESTATE 0845R 11/20/19, 9AM–12PM With review and in-depth understanding of the Code of Ethics, students will have the knowledge to keep integrity and professionalism in all of their real estate transactions. Instructor: Doug Boyd

Instructor: Amy Gewecke

THE IN’S AND OUT’S OF TALKING TITLE 0747

NEBRASKA LICENSE LAW 0047R

11/20/19, 1PM–4PM

12/2/19 through 12/6/19 from 9AM–4PM This class focuses on the knowledge most critical to Licensee training in Nebraska License Law.

This course offers a basic understanding of property and ownership and how a Title company navigates the many issues that can affect the ownership and transfer of a clean title.

Instructor: Dede Mau

Instructor: Tami Lambie

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B I RTHDAYS + A N N I V E RSARIE S HOME BIRTHDAYS 11-1 Kelsey Park 11-2 Paul Kardell 11-9 Char Hazzard 11-10 Kim Marie Schrader 11-14 Vladimer Gorbun 11-16 Rachel Roberts Spring 11-16 Susanne Guthrie 11-18 Connie Boender 11-22 Tom Lowe 11-24 Brad Johnson 11-26 Ashley Crowdell ANNIVERSARIES 11-1-88 Merle Jahde 11-1-91 Susie Luxford 11-1-96 Dan Mlnarik 11-10-06 Ashley Crowdell 11-13-17 Amber Cross 11-14-03 Jeff Semin 11-15-16 Bob Hoback 11-16-98 Kenetta Henderson 11-16-18 Sheyma Salem 11-17-91 Janie Beitler 11-17-04 Leighun Brabec 11-25-15 Alycia Tiemann Brady 11-27-17 Robert Reiter 11-30-92 Roger Schreiner PRISM BIRTHDAYS 11-25 Nick Wilkinson HSNE ANNIVERSARIES 11-1-07 Ben Dinger 11-14-16 Carlene Hall 11-15-76 Gene Brake

COUNTRY CLUB BIRTHDAYS 11-8 Olivia Tyrrell 11-14 Jo Deyong 11-14 Bruce Hahn ANNIVERSARIES 11-6-07 Judy McDowell 11-11-00 Dory Marsh 11-17-17 Ruth Fandrey LINCOLNSHIRE BIRTHDAYS 11-7 Laura Bonta 11-13 Byron Yurth 11-28 Dennis Mehrhoff 11-28 Steve Harris 11-29 Cindi Hahn ANNIVERSARIES 11-1-18 Nikki Heywood 11-6-07 Carla Hines 11-15-02 Deb Wagner 11-18-04 Amy Mosser 11-24-14 Scott Albers WILDERNESS HILLS BIRTHDAYS 11-11 Linda Kuhlman 11-20 Bob Branchaud 11-30 Holly Buss

RHONDA ROGERS Awarded GRI and the Rising Star award at the REALTORS® Association of Lincoln.

YOU EARNED IT

BEATRICE BIRTHDAYS 11-21 Nancy Erdmann ANNIVERSARIES 11-16-00 Sharen Holmstrand 11-16-17 Tessa Mangnall

ANNIVERSARIES 11-14-11 Lisa Gard

GRAND ISLAND BIRTHDAYS 11-14 Ashley Wiedel

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CONGRATULATIONS

ANNIVERSARIES 11-2-09 Lois Kohmetscher 11-3-69 Dennis Flesner

HOMESERVICES TITLE BIRTHDAYS 11-2 Barb McClellan

DID WE MISS YOUR CELEBRATION?

AMY GEWECKE Earned GRI this year and completed NAR’s Commitment to Excellence program (C2EX).

KATHY LEY Earned GRI

YOU EARNED IT

ANNIVERSARIES 11-7-18 Susan New 11-17-16 Bethany Guzinski 11-20-03 Pat Schmit YORK ANNIVERSARIES 11-1-11 Gail Chapman