ON THE NEW ROAD, GETTIN G CLOSER TO HOME a v i e w f ro m t h e d r i ve r’s seat
OPPORTUNITIES ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR IN MIRROR
In the “rear view,� what we had was good ...but better is on the horizon
PEDAL TO T H E M E TA L , E YES ON WHAT’S AHEAD That’s why, moving forward, we’re very excited to announce a brand licensing agreement between Comey & Shepherd, Unlimited Real Estate and Results Plus Real Estate.
Three highly productive firms. One market-commanding presence. Each will remain independently owned but operate under a single brand umbrella, similar to the licensing agreement in place for the highly successful Comey & Shepherd City Office. You’ll enjoy familiarity and a new freedom to innovate in the day-to-day operations while benefitting from a combined market presence and incomparable regional reputation. And since it’s not a franchise, you’ll have greater local connections and increased control.
SHIFT INTO OV E R D R I V E
“All real estate is local”. We’ve been saying this for some time to our clients. It is time to recognize that it applies to us as well. National brand name recognition has been trumped by local knowledge, control and reputation. The Internet has leveled the playing field. Consumers increasingly search the MLS database online--and the uncluttered and robust comey.com website, with its national connections and exposure through realtor.com, LeadingRE.com, christiesgreatestates.com, listing syndication through Point2 and its consistently successful website results will be a powerful engine for our business.
Designed for power. And comfort. We will now leverage a local, carefully crafted brand strategy that has enabled Comey & Shepherd to grow consistently, even during the recession. Nimble, local decision-making and control will serve us well--as it has served Comey & Shepherd agents for the past 65 years. As Greater Cincinnatians crave a higher comfort level with home buying/selling, especially in difficult times, the trusted Comey & Shepherd brand will give us the advantage we need.
A CUSTOMI Z E D CO M FO RTABLE RIDE
Enjoy what you already know and love, a brokerage for experienced agents where new agents are screened with the goal of bringing the few hired quickly up to the standards of their more experienced colleagues; experienced agents who have outgrown their own firm’s culture are routinely hired from other companies‌the graduate school of real estate where treating an agent as an individual is our specialty.
At Comey & Shepherd: You are the customer. – We are a service organization with you as our true customer. You have a say in the direction of the company. – We manage together because consensus creates better decision-making, we call this “open book management”. A better company culture means you’ll be more productive. – In addition to, open book management, agents anonymously review staff, management and ownership annually to keep the focus on service to the agents to be the best it can be. Business consulting is provided for the experienced agent. – Experienced agents need training, too, it’s just different training. We provide a host of live, local training opportunities including continuing education. Enjoy customized commission plans available for each agent. – Unlike any other concept in our marketplace. All current compensation plans are grandfathered. Take advantage of the comprehensive agent services to best serve the consumer. – Includes a central appointment center, online and in-person marketing services, easy-to-use consumer website, personalized agent websites, listing tools and resources, property info hotline, up-to-the-minute industry information, market statistic charts and graphs, informative sales meetings, useful training, and a known-quantity management team to name a few. Make the best use of your time. – Incoming calls routed to the listing agent and at your service, a Transaction Coordinator and Agent Services (agent-for-hire) for your licensed or unlicensed activity needs. Receive a lucrative recruiting bonus with residual. – Help to grow the company by adding productive agents and receive a percentage of the new agent’s company dollar for as long as both agents remain at the company.
Welcome to life in the fast lane. Welcome to Comey & Shepherd.
THIS IS H OW W E RO L L .
Moving forward, each of our high-productivity firms will be guided by the same core values.
Company Values Comey & Shepherd Realtors serves consumers, agents, the community, and the company in the following manner: CONSUMERS – We serve and develop relationships with our clients by demonstrating principled behavior, honesty, and respect for everyone we work with. We are dedicated to superb execution in everything we do, exceeding expectations with the utmost regard for our fiduciary responsibilities. AGENTS – We are committed to each other as a company, bound by trust and loyalty. Our diversity makes us stronger; everyone’s contribution matters. Our continuous personal development allows us to excel.
Comey & Shepherd Realtors® Mission Statement The Comey & Shepherd company philosophy has always centered upon quality and professionalism, both in agents’ service to the consumer and the company’s service to the agents. It is the company’s belief that the best in services will be delivered in a setting which is open and participatory; therefore Comey & Shepherd Realtors chooses to be extremely agent driven, enabling agents to deliver an outstanding consumer experience to our Greater Cincinnati marketplace.
CO M M U N I TY – We enjoy a rich history of financially and personally supporting our community, as agents and as a company. Through active promotion and involvement, Comey & Shepherd’s presence is vital to enhancing community and neighborhood value. CO M PA N Y – We recognize that a strong company is essential; therefore, Comey & Shepherd Realtors provides support services to its agents in a culture that is open, participatory and respectful, allowing a fiscally responsible approach to maintaining a responsible profit.
O N T H E N E W ROAD TO OPPORTUNITY. CO M EY & SHEPHERD.