RE/MAX Realty Professionals May 2014 Company Newsletter

COULD THIS BE YOU? Find out How on Pg. 9

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May 1, 2014

CONTENTS Page New Newsletter………………………3 Care Committee Report…………..4 Real Estate Humor…………………..4

RET Committee Report……………5 Classes, Company Events, Birthdays & Anniversaries…….6 Security 1st – New Fees…………..7 Shred It Party………………………….8 Mother’s Day…………………………11 Office Staff…………………………….12

Come on over to our team. You’ll be glad you did. We have the top agents, friendly atmosphere, wonderful education & technology classes. Don’t be left outside call 722-0001.

You’ll be glad you did!.

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Hi Everyone, We are now into spring and summer is soon to follow.

Graduations, weddings, and vacations are fast approaching.

What we don’t want to do is become complacent and not take care of our jobs. The year is close to being half over so this is a good time to refresh ourselves and set our goals anew. We sometimes forget what our thoughts were at the beginning of the year. We accomplishments we planned to reach and how we thought we would get there. So get out your “I need an adjustment” hat and start writing done those goals and hit the streets running.

I just want to remind everyone if you or someone in your family has done something special or that you want in the newsletter please contact me so I have all the information & it can be in print.

Till next month, SELL – SELL – SELL Donna Schulze Editor Email: dsknews@cox.net Office Phone: 554-2828 Cell Phone:734-0734 Extension: #104

NEW NEWSLETTER We are proud to be starting a new and improved newsletter. This 1st issue is just a start of what is going to be available each month. It will have all our regular items, interesting facts, all classes from WAAR and our offices and much more. We hope to see this grow into something very positive. You will see ads from our RE/MAX Realty Business Partners and learn something about each company. This opportunity will get our name out there and let other agents know what a great company we have.

We would love you have your feed back on what you think about this new adventure. Please send your YEAS or NAYS to: dksnews@cox.net as we really do value your opinion.

It is exciting to see this all come together. We will be doing new interviews with our agents but it will

have a new twist. So, please, be ready for my call so we can put you on the front cover.

Talk to you soon, Donna Schulze Editor 554-2828

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REAL ESTATE HUMOR

CARE COMMITTEE REPORT We want to wish Mike Casey , (Michelle Briggs Father) a speedy recovery. He had to have some surgery on April 28th and is doing well. Please keep him, Michelle and her family in your prayers.

Lance Ferguson has completed both his knee surgeries and is doing great. As I am sure everyone knows he is back at work and walking quite well. We are happy that everything is going so well for him. Keep up the good work!

We hear that Vicki Dresslaer is improving every day. She only has 1 more chemo treatment and she should have everything completed. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts & prayers.

We hope she is back in the office real soon.

Just an update to let you know that Debbie Potter is a Grandma again.

Congratulations to the family! We will let you know more as soon as we can.

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An Amish boy and his father were visiting a mall.

They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and back together again. The boy asked his father, "What is this father?"

The father (never having seen an elevator) responded "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life, I don't know what it is." While the boy and his father were watching wide-eyed, an old lady in a wheel chair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them and into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of light with numbers above the wall light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened up again and a beautiful 24 year old woman stepped out.

The father said to his son, "Go get your Mother."

Kelly Bates Janet Bates Cliff Schoonover Kerry Dunn Gloria Light Lance Ferguson

The RE/MAX Enrichment Team RET Minutes

MISSION Statement: The RE/MAX Enrichment Team is dedicated to providing a conduit of communication between the Agents and Management of RE/MAX Realty Professionals, with the goals of improving the overall environment, productivity and the success of the company’s Agents, and, to collectively brand RE/MAX Realty Professionals as the most desirable Real Estate Firm in the industry. The RE/MAX Enrichment Tem will explore and advise Management in enhancing and/or expanding the following areas: continuous education, current technologies, paramount service, superior amenities, Agent interaction, and recruitment of desirable professionals.

The RET Committee wants to remind the agents about the Suggestion Boxes that Are located at both the East & West Office. What are your concerns or questions that you might have please put it in the box or give us a call. We are here to help you get the answers.

The printers are connected to the server now. They will create a binder with all the How-to. Let you know as soon as it is available.

They are working on several things for the Client Appreciation in Derby and some Office Fun Events. If you have any suggestions or ideas don’t forget to put them in the Suggestion Boxes. More to come next month.

WEBSITE LINKS: RE/MAX Mainstreet: http://www.remax.net The ABOVE Magazine: www.abovemag.remax.com RE/MAX University: http://thedownlad.remax.com/

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UP COMING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES May 6th – Tuesday – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM – WAAR Office List It Basic: Class is limited to 12 people. This class will cover your setup, how to perform & save searches, how to setup a prospect & auto notification.

May 8th – Thursday – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – WAAR Office List It CMA: Limited to 12 people. This class will cover the Automated CMA feature in List It. May 27th – Tuesday – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – WAAR Office Part 2 Appraiser Class: Lunch & Learn – Skits, Dialog & Tricks to working w/appraisers & Sellers!

To make a reservation go to http://ims.Wichita-realtors.com or call 263-3167. There is a $10 charge for a no-show, if you make a reservation and do not cancel within 24 hours of class.

UP COMING COMPANY EVENTS & CLASSES May 5th – Monday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – West & East Office June 3rd – Tuesday – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM – WAAR Office – 170 W. Dewey, Room B Company Office Breakfast Meeting - Breakfast provided by Security 1st.

May 8th – Thursday – 1:00 PM – West Office – “Photography 101” May 12th – Monday – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – West Office – “Contract Writing” May 29th – Thursday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Monarch – Agents Birthday Luncheon Please let Alicia know if you will be there! It is important to have a head count. *Attendance at our functions is no only greatly appreciated……but you get a raffle ticket!!

RE/MAX ANNIVERSARIES & Agents Birthdays RE/MAX ANNIVERSARIES: Congratulations to Debbie Potter – 5 years (5/1), and Kerry Dunn – 2 years (5/8).

Happy Birthday to: Michelle Briggs (5/22). Hope you have a wonderful day!

May 23rd – Friday – 1:00 PM – Botanica Gardens – We are pleased to announce the Wedding of Linda Childers to Guy Blankenship. Everyone is welcome.

Congratulations to the happy couple.

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Security 1st Title NEW FEES I shared this information with all of you at our last sales meeting but wanted to reiterate the importance of these new fees.

The changes are as follows: • Each break on the title insurance rate card is increased by $5.00 • Commercial closing fee minimum is $460.00 • Residential closing fee for regular sales transaction is $460.00 • Residential closing fee for investment property is $410.00 • Residential refinance closing fee is $285.00 • Document preparation (deeds, mortgages, notes, etc.) is $85.00 • Residential new home closing is $310.00 • One-Time closings are $310.00 for the initial fee with $200.00 for modification • REO closing is $460.00 • Simultaneous issue commercial loan policy is $210.00 • Simultaneous issue residential loan policy is $160.00 • Informational commercial commitments for non-title companies and platting binders are $275.00 • Informational commercial commitment for title companies is $350.00 If you have any questions please let me know.

POT LUCK LUNCH It’s that time of year again and we are going to have a Cinco de Mayo lunch at both East and West offices on MAY 5th from Noon to 1:00 PM. At the East Office…Bobbie will have a “On the Border” order form for everyone to place their orders.

Your order must be placed with your monies by 10:00 AM on May 5th. The West office will have a pot luck lunch. Liz’s mom has offered to make her Enchilada’s and Spanish rice. A Pot Luck sign up form is in the mail room. Hope everyone can make it. The food will be great.

Let’s Celebrate!

Donna Osterman Branch Manager/Escrow Officer Office: 316-554-2872

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SHRED IT PARTY A BIG Thanks to everyone who came out and helped with our Shred it Party. It might have been windy but it was a great day. Another successful party. So glad you all had so many clients take advantage of this free day. We’ll do it again next year.

Word gets around. They came clear from Colorado to get papers shredded! We do get our news out to the public!!!!

OFFICE EASTER EGG HUNT The winners of our Annual Egg Hunt was won by Lila Brown from the West office and Gloria Light from our East office. Congratulations ladies! Job well done.

WINNERS FROM THE NEWSLETTER Thanks to everyone who participated in the egg hunt in the April Newsletter.

Although a lot of you called in a total number, most of you were missing one egg. We did have two that got it right.

Congratulations to Gloria Light from the East office and Alicia Short from the West Office. There were a total of 10 eggs.

We will have new contest in the coming months so make sure that you read all of the newsletter. You don’t know what you could be missing out on.

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Don’t forget Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11th

COULD THIS BE YOU? The front cover right now consist of silhouettes. Each month we will feature a new agent on the cover and share their story.

Although we have done this in the past we are changing things up a bit.

We still want to know things about you but also we want to know your feelings about the business, who you look up to in real estate, your goals, etc.

When I call you, PLEASE say YES! You will be our front cover person and everyone will get to know you just a little bit better. Think about the other agent that made your deal go through or made it a lot easier to close it.

What you feel is the most important thing to tell your buyers or sellers.

So be sure to read next months newsletter and find out who is the new cover person and what they have to teach us.

Talk with you next month, Donna Schulze Editor

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What is a Mother?

Anonymous Arthur

A mother is someone who loves you Who cares for you in every way She sits down and listens To what you have to say.

She always thinks you’re beautiful Never puts you down She always has a smile To wipe away your frown.

A mother is someone who believes in you, Always pushes you to go far.

Tells you to believe in yourself No matter who you are.

A mother is like an angel Although without the wings She tells you to enjoy Life’s most smallest things.

I really love my mother She means so much to me.

Mother, I really love you And that’s how it always will be.

Happy Mother’s Day to all Of our Mothers in the office.

Mothers by the Numbers How Many Mothers 4.1 million women between the ages of 15 & 50 who gave birth in the past 12 months.

29.5% is the percentage of mother’s who have given birth in the past 12 months who had a bachelor’s degree or higher.

5 million is the number of Stayat-Home moms in 2013.

Mother’s Day accounts for 1/4th of the floral purchase made for holidays.

About a third (31%) of adults (34% of men; 28% of women) bought flowers or plants as gifts for Mother’s Day 2013.

The information above came from the Census Bureau and FactMonter.com

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10 Home Checks to Prepare for the Warmer Months Posted in Remodeling Adviser, by Melissa Tracey on May 5, 2014 SHARING SERVICE

Home’s can take a bad hit during the winter, particularly after this year harsh winter. Seasonal damage to a home isn’t always easily visible, but If it’s not repaired, spring and summer storms can add to the problems, say Paul Sullivan, National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling chair.

NAHB provides home owners with the following 10 tips for preparing a home for the warmer months ahead: 1. Inspect the roof. Roofs should be checked for any loose, warped, or missing shingles. Also, home owners should check the chimney flashing and skylight seals are intact.

2. Clean and repair gutters. Home owners should clear winter storm debris from gutters and downspouts.

Also, they should double check that they are still securely attached to the house. Blocked or loose gutters can allow water to seep into your home and damage the trim, according to NAHB. 3. Check for any leaks. The most common culprits for “hidden” leaks: Attics, crawl spaces, and washing machine hoses. Also, look under sinks for damage from frozen pipes, and check your water heater for signs of corrosion.

4. Clear exterior drains. Remove any leaves from underground or exterior drains to prevent any backups from rain and storms.

5. Inspect siding. Inspect siding for pieces that may have come loose during winter storms.

6. Check window and door seals. Examine the exterior caulking on door and window seals to ensure it remains watertight.

7. Patch cracks. Patch cracks in concrete driveways, sidewalks, and steps to keep water out and prevent further expansion.

8. Paint the exterior. This is a good time to paint or touch up the paint on the exterior to help protect it from the weather.

9. Inspect the HVAC. Hire a qualified technician to service the home’s HVAC system to make sure it is running properly. Also, this is a good time for home owners to replace their HVAC filters.

10. Check the home’s grading. Ensure the grading of the yard slopes away from the home’s foundation to keep excess moisture at bay.

For home owners looking for a professional remodeler, NAHB maintains a directory at http://www.nahb.org/remodelerdirectory.

This article came from the National Association of Realtors. Realtor Mag BLOGS Melissa Tracey http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/author/styledstagedsold/

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RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS STAFF

Judy Liz Lila Nicole PLEASE get your contracts into me as soon as possible. We need all signed copies well before closing.

Thanks, Lila Brown

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