September 2015 newsletter

NEW AGENTS & NEW BOOKKEEPER Page 14

JERRY

CHASITY JHARON

ROLL THE CREDITS Do you know what this means?

Read on Page 3 & 4 for your answer.

September 1, 2015

Hi everyone,

CONTENTS Page Roll the Credits…………………...…..3/4 Management Team………………….....5 Natural Gas Matters…….……………..6 RET Committee Report……………..…7 Classes, Company Events, Birthdays & Anniversaries………...8 New Agents & Bookkeeper…..…….9 Cool & Easy Strawberry Pie.........10 Company Picnic………………………....11 Real Estate Humor…..………...........11 MilRES:Serving those who serve..12 MilRES Continued……………………13 Rock River Rapids Pictures……14/15 Agents…………………………………….…16 Office Staff……………………….……....17

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!.

If you’re enough lucky to be Irish…….

You’re lucky enough!!

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It is hard to believe that the summer is almost over and kids are all starting back to school. Remember to watch your speed in school zones and pay attention to the school buses. We don’t want tickets and we don’t want any children hurt because of doing something stupid – like texting or talking on the phone.

September 23rd is the first day of autumn.

It is the time for Mother Nature to do her work and bring us all the beautiful colors of fall. It’s a time for football, tailgate parties, cool mornings, Indian summer and all the things that fall brings to mind. May it last till spring!! (I wish).

Don’t forget that Monday, September 7th is Labor Day and our offices will be closed.

On June 28, 1894 it became an approved holiday. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and wellbeing of our country. Enjoy your day!

Don’t forget our Company Picnic on September 24th. There is more information in the new letter. It is always a fun time.

Just to let you know, there is only 121 days till Christmas. I’m sure the stores will be playing Christmas music before Halloween. I personally have a problem with that.

So I say – Happy LaborweenthanksChristmasyear!

Just in case I forget the rest of the months this year.

If you have anything that you would like in the paper, let me know.

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

Committee Chair Comments…..

ROLL THE CREDITS!

Lance Ferguson

How many of us actually hang around right after the ending of a movie and pay attention to all of the Credits that are rolling? For me, I only watch them if they include funny outtakes! The Credits aren’t probably very important to the average movie-goer.

However, in the Real Estate industry, credits for sales are very important. All of us want to be accredited for each and every sale we are involved in. We use this information for marketing purposes, sales pitches and industry recognition.

How you elect to use the Sales information is up to you, as long as the information is factual ad within the MLS Rules and Regulations. When you change the status of a sold listing, who you give credit to as the Selling Agent needs to be accurate, too.

This is an issue which comes up a few times per year and needs to be explained.

For the Listing side, it’s obvious who gets the credit for the sale…the Agent who listed it. However, as the Listing Agent, you have the responsibility to give credit to the Selling Side. The big question? Do you give to the Agent you specifically worked with, the Team Leader or do you split it between the two? What should you do when you are asked to change the Selling Agent?

There are no Rules in the MLS sating whether or not a Team Leader or the Individual Agent should get the credit. If a team leader, has an agreement with other agents on their team, that states that the Team leader will get the credit on all listings and sales; that agreement is ONLY between the Team Leader and their team’s agents. The agents and broker on the other ide of the transactions are NOT bound by that Agreement and are under no obligation to give the Ream Leader credit on transactions. SCKMLS does not officially recognize teams, and has no policies or rules that they could use to require another brokerage to give credit to a Team Leader, unless they were the one working on the selling side of that transaction.

As long as the Listing Agent lists the person they worked with on the deal, the MLS won’t consider that to be inaccurate.

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Therefore, if you are asked by the Selling Agent to make the change, the best thing to do is ask your Broker. Some brokerages have set a policy detailing who they will list as the Selling Agent in the MLS system. If you and or your Broker decide that the Team Leader won’t get the credit, you have every right to give it to the Agent you worked with. A Selling Agent cannot force you to make the change.

Our MLS System delivers advanced search capabilities, in which you can search Sold listings by Companies and Teams. So, if you are wanting all of the sales your Team has done over a certain period of time, simply add all the Team Agents to search criteria. You can then save the Search and utilize it again and again with making dates changes and so forth. It’s pretty simple!

Therefore, when a sale is completed, and it’s time to “Roll the Credits,” give it some thought as to who should be the Selling Agent, and if asked, let your Broker make the choice!

OFFICE CLOSING Just a reminder that the west and east office will be closed on Monday, September 7th for LABOR DAY. Enjoy your extra day off and just relax your body and mind. Then come Tuesday, September 8th, make sure you get the to Office Breakfast Meeting to find out what all will be happening in the upcoming months.

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WELCOME PHOENIX MORTGAGE

Hi Agents, I saw this and felt it was very important to put in our newsletter.

OUR RE/MAX Value Proposition: RE/MAX Realty Professionals company and agents offer more experience, knowledge and support than other companies. Our agents tend to remain at one company, where other agents “hop from company to company”. RE/MAX has the world wide and highly local name brand recognition!

Happy Selling, Cheryl Huebert

836 N. Caddy Lane Wichita, Kansas 67212

Adam Hamilton with Phoenix Mortgage Company is joining our RE/MAX family.

Adam was born and raised in Texas.

He went to Baylor College and also attended WSU. He moved to Wichita in 1996. In 2000 Adam & another investor bought Phoenix Mortgage. By 2009 Adam had taken over the company and is the sole owner.

Adam is married and they have 4 children. They range in age from 7 to almost 19. His oldest daughter will be attending KU this year.

Adam’s processor is Jenny Werth.

Jenny worked 3 years for Phoenix and is now back with the company. Jenny is married and has two sons.

We will get more information as Adam will be at our Sales Meeting on Sept. 8th, 9:00 at the WAAR Office.

Let’s welcome them aboard!

Adam L. Hamilton - President PH: 316-942-8228 Cell: 316-992-8555 Fax: 888-602-1141 E-mail: Adam@PHOENIXMORTGAGEGROUP.COM

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Natural Gas Matters IDEAS AND INSIGHTS FROM YOUR NATURAL GAS SERVICE PROVIDER

Back to School With ONE Gas Pubic School Foundation Grants Summer is nearing an end, which means it’s time to load up that backpack and head to the bus stop for another year of school. At Kansas Gas Service, we believe that a good education can make a world of difference in the lives of children. That’s why we contribute to Kansas schools through ONE Gas Public School Foundation grants.

Kansas Gas Service is a division of ONE Gas, Inc., and each year, ONE Gas invests in schools throughout our communities to help K12 students. In 2015, Kansas Gas Service awarded nearly $30,000 in ONE Gas Public School Foundation grants that will allow Kansas schools to further develop and improve their programs that give students the best learning experience possible.

From math and science to music and art, these grants will support programs that impact the learning experience for Kansas students. ONE Gas Public School Foundation grants awarded in 2015 will supply technological resources to supplement classroom learning, including STEM software, tablets, a 3D printer and more.

ONE Gas and Kansas Gas Service are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work. To find our more about our commitment to corporate responsibility and ONE Gas Public School Foundation grants, visit: www.onegas.com/PublicSchoolGrants.

If you have a child or you are planning to go back to school, check out the web site above. There is information on how you could qualify for Grant money for schooling. This program is sponsored by the Kansas Gas Service.

The information in this flyer came out in August 2015 as an insert to your Kansas Gas Service Bill. This is a great way to get local Grant money to help you or someone in your family get back to further their education.

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The RE/MAX Enrichment Team RET Minutes

Amanda Levine Chair Person Cliff Schoonover

Dixie Ball

Jason Cain

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.

Marsha Allen Michelle Briggs

We, as a company, are going to be searching for a disabled Veteran to reach out to. Whatever that individual’s needs may be. Painting, mowing, yardwork, etc. So if anyone knows of a worthy Veteran to please contact Amanda Levine at:554-2836 and give her their name and contact information.

We also are considering a Customer Appreciation event that we could rent out the Warren Theatre on a Saturday morning in January or February.

A big THANK YOU to our past board members. Job well done! We now welcome our new board members: Amanda. Dixie, Cliff, Jason, Marsha, and Michelle. Hope you have a great year.

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.

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UP COMING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES Sept. 3rd – 9:00 AM – Noon – Contract-Friend or Foe? Depends on What You Know Instructor: Moji Fanimokun CE: 3 Elective Hours Sept. 3rd– 1:00PM – 4:00 PM – Going for Gold: Contract Acceptance to Closing Instructor: Angie George CE: 3 Elective Hours Sept. 17th – 9:00 AM – Noon – Broker Core: Leadership Safari Instructor: Amanda Rempe CE: 3 Required Broker Core Hours/ 3 Elective Salesperson Hours th Sept. 17 – 1:00 PM 0 4:00 PM – Salesperson/Broker Core: Taking the Mystery Out of Agency Instructor: Cheryl Huebert CE: 3 Required Salesperson/Broker Core Hours

Call the WAAR 263-3167 to schedule a class The above classes are all at the WAAR Office – 170 W. Dewey 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 Sept. 1st - Tuesday – Company Office Breakfast Meeting – 9:00 AM Be 10 minutes early for breakfast – WAAR Office – 170 W. Dewey, Room B – Security 1st will sponsor the breakfast.

Sept. 2nd – “Listing Conversion” Class – West Office – 1:00 PM – RSVP to Cheryl for Handout Sept. 10th – Lunch & Learn – 12:00 PM – West Office – Subject to be announced.

Sept. 24th - Agents Birthday Luncheon -11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at PF Changs – 1401 N. Waterfront Pkwy. Please RSVP with Alicia at 554-2845 on or by the Wednesday of the luncheon. We will reserve your seat!

Sept. 29th – RET Committee Meeting – 11:30 AM – West Office

RE/MAX ANNIVERSARIES & Agents Birthdays RE/MAX ANNIVERSARIES: Ken Barr- 15 Yrs. (8/1),Jason Cain- 6 yrs. (8/3), Deborah Dill1 yr. (8/11), Michelle Briggs – 2 yrs. (9/11)., Cheryl Huebert – 7 yrs. (9/1). Thank You all for your years of service with RE/MAX Realty Professionals.

Happy Birthday to: Janet Bates (9/13), Tammy King (9/15). We wish you all a Very Happy Birthday!

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Welcome New Agents And Bookkeeper Please join us in welcoming our new agents to our office.

Jerry Warren comes from 17 years of sales and has always wanted to get into real estate and after interviews with other real estate firms, he knew RE/MAX was the place to be, Jerry is very excited to start his new career in real estate. You can reach him: Direct #: 554-2823 Cell #: 640-7815 Email: ksuynw@aol.com

Jharon Ellis comes with a real estate background from Colorado Springs. Jharon and her husband recently moved here to Wichita and after they got settled in she was ready to get back into the real estate business. You can reach her at: Direct #:554-2825 Cell #: 303-903-1188 Email: jharonellis@gmail.com

Chasity Henderson is our new Bookkeeper. She worked both real estate and accounting. She calls Wichita home. She has 2 children. Abby. her daughter is 16 and her son, Seth is 13.

She said she does know the Bates.

Chasity meet Kelly and Janet about 8 years ago when they helped her buy a house. We are happy that she came aboard. Welcome!

CARE COMMITTEE REPORT We are glad to report that at this time we know of no one that is having any health issues.

If you know of anyone in our offices that are struggling with health or issues that we can help please contact the Care Committee: Kelly Bates, Donna Osterman, or Donna Schulze.

We are glad they are a part of our RE/MAX family. Make them feel at home!

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NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

Cool ‘N Easy Strawberry Pie Prep Time: 10 min. Plus refrigerating / MAKES 8 servings

WHAT YOU NEED: • • • • • •

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2 cups fresh strawberries, divided 2/3 cup boiling water 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-0 Strawberry Flavor Gelatin Ice cubes ½ cup cold water 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed 1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)

MAKE IT: SLICE 1 cup of strawberries refrigerate for later use. Chop remaining berries; set aside. Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to make 1 cup. Add the gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any melted ice.

WHISK in COOL WHIP. Stir in chopped berries. Refrigerate 20 to 30 min. or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into crust.

REFRIGERATE 6 hours or until firm.

Top with sliced berries just before serving.

Substitute: Prepare using COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping

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Nutrition Information Per Serving: 200caloriees, 7 g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 36g carbohydrates, less than 1 g dietary fiber, 22 g sugars, 2 g protein, 0% DV vitamin A, 35% DV vitamin C, 0% DV calcium, 4% DV iron.

This pie is to die for. If you have a large family you might want to make two as everyone will love it.

Make sure you call us with your questions and concerns and of course, your closing through out the year.

I am sure by now everyone has met Jennifer Alson. If not, please introduce yourself and let her know how glad we are to have her join our family.

Jennifer is a Escrow Assistant and you can reach her at: Office #: 316-5542872 Fax #: 316-554-2875 Email: jolsen@security1sks.com Till next Month, Donna Osterman Branch Manager/Escrow Officer Office #: 416-554-2872

ANNUAL OFFICE PICNIC

REAL ESTATE HUMOR

Our Annual Company Picnic Will be Thursday, Sept. 24th From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sedgwick County Park in the Plum Building.

This building is new this year. It has a kitchen & bathroom. It is located east of the large playground. There are horse shoes and it is closer to the playground.

We are having a fund raiser at the picnic for the Food4Kids Backpack. We will put a list Of things they could use. So Please help us out. We hope to see you there.

Plum Building

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MiLRES: Serving Those Who Serve

Earning the MilRES Certification and serving the military Benefits more than your career More than 24 million U.S. veterans and 2.6 million active-duty personnel constitute a large population of potential homebuyers And when people within this group are ready to act, they deserve the services of an agent with the knowledge to guide them RE/MAX Associates have answered the call. A growing number have sharpened their skills via the Military Residential Specialist (MIlRES) certification course, offered through RE/MAX University.

5 Steps to Take After Becoming MilRES Certified As the husband of a disabled U.S. Navy veteran, Pete Veres understands the importance of serving the military. That’s why the Team LEADER WITH re/max ELITE IN Albuquerque, N.M. who works alongside his wife Lisa, became the first RE/MAX Associate in New Mexico to earn the MilRES certification. He’s already received referrals and has ramped up his promotions to attract new client. Here’s his advice for making the most of MilRES. 1. CREATE AMARKETING PLAN My team, the Elite Asset Management Team, is designing a universal marketing piece that addresses our buyer and seller programs and highlights the RE/MAX national network of MilRES agents. It shows we’re a complete solution to help military clients relocate, no matter if the move is local or international. I’m also starting to farm neighborhoods popular with military buyers and sellers. By adding current homeowners to a monthly mailer program, we let them know we’re MilRES certified while offering them market updates and a free home analysis.

2. SPREAD THE WORD I sent all of my contacts, including the lenders I work with a note announcing my MilRES certification. I posted the news on Facebook, and I’m also advertising it by word of mouth. One of my lenders has already referred a military client to me, and I immediately sent the prospective client my qualifications, buyer flier and a press release highlighting my MilRES certification.

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3. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS I have a leg up on the competition because I know the right questions to ask when working with military clients. It’s the little things – like asking if it will be a remote closing or how long they plan to stay – but also the big things, like whether they’ve secured a power of attorney in case of deployment or if they’re familiar with VA loans.

4. BUILD YOUR CREDIBILITY In addition to knowing the right questions to ask, you have to know the right answers.

I’ve familiarized myself with the different types of loans available, and it’s important to know what fees can be paid, what fees can’t be paid, what the clients are able to ask for and so on. Contracts have to be written a bit differently, too, so it’s critical to be wellversed in everything that’s unique to military and veteran clients.

5. NETWORK AND INCREASE REFERRALS I’ve done a lot of networking, reached out to other MilRES agents and maintained contacts in other cities. I just recently received a listing from someone my wife met at the VA Hospital. I also let clients who receive transfers know that I can connect them with a MilRES certified RE/MAX agent in whatever city they’re moving to. In that way, RE/MAX is able to help military clients on both ends of a move JOIN THE MilRES RANKS Register for the MilRES course by selecting Designation/Certification under the RU tab on Mainstreet.

This article was published in the ABOVE (The RE/MAX Magazine) August 2015.

It was written by Pete Verses.

With the military that we have living in Wichita, this might be an important designation that you might want to go for. We always need to broaden our minds and our clients.

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Rock River Rapids Client Appreciation Night

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AGENTS

Kirk

Beverly

Don

Jharon

Cliff

Jerry

Dixie

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Cheryl

Anita

Jason

Amanda

Kelly

Gloria

Ken

Sharon

Jennifer

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Janet

Marsha

Karen

Michelle

Kathryn

Kerry

Kimberly

Denise Tammy

Jenn

Brian

Nick

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS STAFF

Judy

Liz

Chasity

Debbie

Sherri Hannah PLEASE get your contracts into me as soon as possible. We need all signed copies well before closing.

Thanks, Chasity

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RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS 10100 W. Maple Wichita, Kansas 67209 316-722-0001

for the opportunity to serve you.