WHY RE/MAX?
At RE/MAX Whatcom County and RE/MAX Gatew embrace change, find solutions and wholeheartedl productive, committed, entrepreneurial real professionals and their clients. We are a cutting brokerage, who’s goal has always been to provide b with the best tools to succeed.
We believe that a brokerage greatly impacts broker and client experiences. Which is why it is our mission to support, guide, and teach our brokers to arrive at positive business outcomes
We have been in business for more than 33 years, in changed economies and market conditions, by remaining committed to high production, sustainable business health, and service to our brokers and their diverse communities We are always adapting and evolving to stay one step ahead
WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU.
Here at RE/MAX, it’s not about us, it’s about you, and what we can do to help you realize your potential. We are a top producing real estate organization which exists to provide the highest level of leadership, technological proficiency, and personal service to our brokers.
Our brokers are what make us one of the most successful RE/MAX brokerages in the Pacific NW That is why we strive to provide an environment that is structured to support brokers who want to grow their business and control their destiny.
NOBODY SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN
An environment that encourages relationships, learning, and sharing ideas fosters this achievement Being #1 in home sales means we’re helping a lot of people achieve their goals everyday.
OUR PURPOSE
“We help independent business owners thrive by fostering entrepreneurial development. Driving innovation and promoting a positive, collaborative, learning-centric culture are at the heart of everything we do.“
Retainthebiggestpossibleportionof whatyouearn
We believe there is always room for improvement in an efficient business. Advertise yourself not your company. Focus on what is important to you and set your own goals
We can achieve more together than we can on our own. We believe that when we share our ideas, strategies, and resources, there is collective success
Owning and operating your own business is hard work Take pride in your achievement
We believe in independence, and your ability to individually negotiate your commission rates Work at a pace that is right for you and determine your own work load without the burden of sales quotas.
Success should be celebrated. We believe that humor, joy and laughter are an essential part of our business
We believe intentional systems are efficient and effective We believe every investment can and should be measured. We believe that a proactive approach leads to a self sufficient and sustainable business
Our brokers completed over 1,524 transactions and $804 million in sales last year! We’re the second largest RE/MAX in Washington
MEET YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
LORI REECE
CHIEF VISIONARY
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
‘Follow your Passion’ are words Lori has lived by Since starting RE/MAX Whatcom County in 1991 at her kitchen counter, Lori has lived her passion and her dream of establishing the best real estate company with the top Realtors around Her purpose is to help brokers achieve their real estate goals through training, support and education She is proud of the fact that our full-time RE/MAX brokers average 16 transaction sides and $186,000 in commission per year. When Lori’s not working, she loves traveling to sunny places, and digging her toes in the sand just about anywhere. She loves to cook, drink great wine, read a good book and spend time with family
Lisa has been working at RE/MAX with Lori Reece since she started the business in 1991. She previously worked with Lori and Blake at a well known real estate company before deciding to join Lori on her new RE/MAX venture.
Lisa is skilled at financial strategy, IT solutions and company growth. She brings a “can do” attitude and loves to foster fun environments where team members feel encouraged, supported and appreciated in the work spaces.
Lisa currently holds her Managing Brokers license She is a mother to two children. When she’s not working, she loves traveling, hot yoga, and anything that involves music She also loves a good belly laugh.
LISA CARLSON
MEET YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
CHARLENE JANZ
Unquestionably a leader, in her own brokerage and the industry Adored by clients and peer agents. Charlene leads from the front, with intelligence, power, and charm. She is a lifelong resident of Anacortes and has been a successful small business owner since 1990 While she has distinguished herself with numerous awards and designations Charlene also knows how to mentor, teach, and guide Your first stop for listing or selling in Anacortes, Skagit, and Island counties? RE/MAX Gateway, where Charlene serves as Designated and Managing Broker and where the best agents serve you DESIGNATED BROKER ANACORTES
Brad Hanks has been in the real estate industry since 1990, and he brings a wealth of experience and a variety of perspectives to bear in serving his clients He has been an agent, manager, owner, consultant, and franchise executive during his 30+ years in the business, and he understands the concept of delivering high-quality service to today's consumer As an instructor for CRB, CDPE, and GRI programs throughout the US, Brad practices what he preaches, with hundreds of raving fans as past clients. He's known for his problem-solving and expert negotiation skills, and delivers exceptional results and service for his clients BRANCH MANAGER
KELLI LANG MANAGING BROKER
Kelli Lang is someone who always strives for excellence She attributes much of her success to her love of real estate, knowledge of the area, and a tenacity that drives her to win for her clients, all with a smile and a bit of fun. This drive also inspires her real estate team, Team Kelli Lang, whose hard work earned them #15 Medium Sized Team in the US and #1 in Washington State with RE/MAX!
BRAD HANKS
MEET YOUR BRANCH MANAGERS
LEADING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! At RE/MAX, our branch managers inspire and support the brokers who serve our thousands of trusted clients and friends.
In life as well as in real estate, Danielle is devoted to service with an emphasis on the highest of values – the Golden Rule She strives to continually grow & maintain an outstanding level of real estate knowledge & professionalism She enjoys operating DG Homes as well as being the Branch Manager of Re/Max Lynden Being in the small community of Lynden, Danielle makes it a top priority to support local small businesses & be involved in community events including sponsoring local sports teams, coaching soccer, volunteering at church, the BIAWC Home Show & more
Expertise at every level: this is the hallmark of this branch manager From market analysis to client care, from social media to community events, Carmen is passionate about making her Pacific Northwest home also the home for all comers Looking for your forever place or a vacation refuge? Come to your RE/MAX Sudden Valley office, nestled between mountain and lake, to experience exceptional real estate service
Here’s a leader with international experience in business and finance as well as a broker with a warm and personable touch John builds his real estate service on a higher standard of competence (he knows his competition and exceeds it), data-informed insights (no guesswork), and service transparency (clients understand their contracts as well as their broker) Living in Ballard, he understands the colossal market transformation of the Pacific Northwest As a lifelong learner (John earned an MBA from University College, Cork in Ireland), an accomplished musician, and a world traveler, John possesses a global perspective, in business and heart
Managing Director Maria Lindberg is a 27-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and designated CCIM. She brings a wealth of knowledge with her experience in brokerage, development, and real estate investments in various asset classes, nationally and internationally. She excels in giving her clients the creative solutions and advice they need to solidify their investment visions through portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.
LYNDEN
Maria Lindberg
Carmen Andrew
Danielle Groeneweg
SUDDEN VALLEY
SEATTLE, COMMERCIAL
John Manning
SEATTLE
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
More consumers visit remax.com than any other national real estate franchisor website. The site features a modern, user-friendly interface enabling visitors to search for listings, acquire property estimates and connect with RE/MAX agents and offices.
International buyers and sellers account for a significant number of real estate transactions in our marketplace. Global REMAX com features your listings automatically, where international buyers can search for real estate in their native language.
MAX/CENTER
Your centralized launchpad for all RE/MAX systems, profiles and resources With one login, you can access kvCORE, RE/MAX University, and other business-building tools such as URL shortener, Marketing Portal, and much more.
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Visit the new portal to everything RE/MAX all in one place
The Lofty Story-
We saw a need, so we filled the need Real estate technology was woefully behind the times, requiring agents to lose productivity and juggle multiple disconnected systems We stepped in to fill the void and built the ultimate fully-integrated platform from the ground up How did we know what to build? We worked closely with the best real estate professionals to understand exactly what agents need for generating and tracking leads, targeting automated communications, nurturing buyers and sellers through the funnel and then we delivered And we keep delivering Every month Lofty engineers provide new features and integrations that are in high demand, for an ever-evolving next-gen mobile-first real estate operating system that's easy to use and second to none.
TECH FORWARD
kvCORE DESIGN CENTER: YOUR MARKETING EDGE
Improve your marketing at no extra cost, Thenew CORE Listing Machine now automatically generates marketing materials for each listing within 48 hours of the MLS being updated. The complete campaign will be ready in your account at no cost to you The campaign includes flyers, postcards, a property website, and automatic social media posts, that update with a status change for open house, price reduction and just sold.
IPAD PRESENTER
Use iPad -friendly templates in the kvCORE Design Center to create amazing presentations and flyers Open your iPad and show your prospective clients the unbeatable competitive advantages.
YOUR PERSONAL RE/MAX APP
Give your clients an advanced house hunting experience with several ways to stay in touch It’s an excellent property search tool for customers, and in turn, a core lead-generation platform for you The best part is that you can make the app your own vital tool by capitalizing on the agent branding feature. The RE/MAX app can be branded with your photo, name and contact information, and also act as your own personal lead generator.
SPECIALIZATION
The program offers special tools and resources for RE/MAX Affiliates dealing with high-end properties. The materials reflect the exceptional service and treatment that luxury homebuyers and sellers expect from their real estate professional
Luxury
By combining tools, products, and services with their own energy and talent, RE/MAX Commercial Practitioners close billions of dollars in transactions annually. More than 4,000 commercial and investment practitioners in more than 1,200 markets and 24 countries.
POWERFUL BRAND NAME
#1 NAME IN REAL ESTATE
When you connect your name with the RE/MAX Balloon, one of the most iconic images in real estate, your visibility rises higher RE/MAX is the No 1 name in real estate thanks in part to decades of extensive advertising. At just about every turn, potential clients find RE/MAX ads – across TV, radio, print, outdoor signage, the web and social media
As a result, buyers and sellers know RE/MAX long before they’re ready to move– and that’s good news for every broker We have the support staff that can help you market yourself locally, give you an online presence, and provide current advertising strategies and training so you can focus on selling.
YOUR OWN FREE WEBSITE & CRM
Introducing the first completely scalable, all inclusive, real estate platform for the modern brokerage. kvCORE is built to power your entire business on one platform with next generation technology that agents will use and love.
kvCORE is a powerful all-in-one cloud-based customer relationship management platform (CRM) from Inside Real Estate, an independently-owned technology company renowned for its innovative tech real estate solutions. Inside Real Estate has over 170 employees and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the real estate realm
TRAINING
REGULAR TRAINING CLASSES AND 1-ON-1 MENTORSHIP
We believe personal development leads to a productive and effective business To ensure our brokers are learning and growing all the time, we offer regular classes on the topics we believe matter most In addition to traditional real estate courses on open houses and CMAs, we offer classes that focus on the broker as a business owner. Our courses will help you learn everything from organizing your task list to reading your P&L statements.
THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
WHAT WE OFFER
INDEPENDENCE
All leads generated by your listings and advertisings go to you.
CONVENIENCE
Our expanded high commission concept lets you keep more of your earnings Virtual systems let you handle business from anywhere. Your devices are synchronized with Exchange for full “mobile agent” support Commissions are automatically deposited same day as closing. All listings are uploaded to nwhomes.net, northwestremax.com, remax.com, Zillow, Trulia, Realtorcom, and hundreds more
We provide an IDX data feed that creates a comprehensive marketing campaign for new listings
Our staff is available to assist with your NWMLS input at no additional cost.
SUPPORT & PERSONAL GROWTH
Highly skilled, experienced principal managing brokers provide mentorship, review transactions, and keep you up-to-date on current issues.
We offer information-packed sales meetings; topical and technical webinars, marketing sessions, clock hour classes, technical trainings, and comprehensive business planning for all stages of your RE/MAX Career.
Our full-time IT department will keep you running smoothly day in and day out with visits to all offices on a rotating schedule
TRANSACTION COORDINATION SERVICES
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, but not ready to hire a full time assistant, we’ve got you covered. We offer an in-house transaction coordinator who you can hire on a per closed transaction basis to help with all your paperwork Our transaction coordinator is experienced in both transaction management and in office requirements, so you’ll never have to worry about your files. Plus, having a transaction coordinator will allow you to focus on closing more deals and getting paid quicker, it’s a win-win!
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
You want to take your business to the next level
You don’t want to miss details
You don’t want to hire and train an admin
You are not financially ready for full time help
You need help getting organized
You want to increase your income potential
You want to free up more time in your business
You want to ensure great customer care
You want to get paid faster
AGENT SERVICES
LEAD GENERATION PROGRAMS
LOFTY ■ remax com ■ OpCity ■ kvCORE
Realtor com
Zillow & Trulia - Class
Farming - Class
Open Houses - Class
Sphere and Network Building
LEAD CONVERSION PROGRAMS
LOFTY CRM & Artificial Intelligence
kvCORE CRM
RealScout - Program
Cloud CMA - Resources & Class
Listing Presentations - Resource & Class
Buyer Conversion - Class
AGENT TRAINING CLASSES
Cloud CMA - Resources & Class
Social Media Set-Up & Management
kvCORE Marketing Center
CRM/Database (kvCORE & NWHomes) Paperless/Files
Advertising & Tracking
David Knox Training
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
Accountability Sessions
Business Coaching
Perfect Agent Systems
Traditional Mentorship
MASTERMIND SESSIONS
Regular Office
Meetings / Workshops
IN-HOUSE TECH
NW Homes Resources Center
OneDrive Backup & Storage
Agent Websites (RE/MAX)
Asana/Microsoft Office 365/Paperless
Pipeline/TrendGraphix
All Company Email Distribution List Office Phone System
PaperCut Synced Commercial Print & Scan
Marketing Materials & Templates/Needsbased Technology Consulting
BRAND
Building Your Personal Brand Power of the RE/MAX Brand
ON-SITE AGENT SOLUTIONSASK YOUR OFFICE & TECH MANAGER
Support for Everything On Site
Support for In-House Tech Items
Resource Support
Work & Client Space with On-Site Help During Business Hours
Managing Brokers
OUR IN-HOUSE SYSTEMS
AND WHY WE USE THEM
LOFTY
Lofty is here to help you nurture leads, get more leads, and improve productivity Whether you're a single agent, or a fast-growing team, Lofty has the perfect solution to fit your business The Lead Nurturing CRM Helps Shorten the Time from Contact to Close. Lofty's AI Assistant has 24/7 instant responses and automatic lead classification. Impress Visitors with Lofty's Fully Customizable IDX Websites.
ASANA
You know those lingering to-dos and mental notes? Asana is the place to put them along with projects, transactions, and personal action items Get past the stress of trying to remember where you left that important sticky-note or what you were supposed to do for that particular project Free to download and easily connected through Gmail or Outlook, your Asana account syncs with all your devices
OFFICE 365 FOR BUSINESS
It’s the Office 365 you know, plus tools to help you work better together, so you can get more done anytime, anywhere. You get access to Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote, Teams, and OneDrive online, or to download on all your devices. You get a complimentary premium subscription that is perfect for business.
PAPERLESS PIPELINE
Paperless Pipeline takes your real estate transactions and related documents online without changing how you work. Access documents from any computer, any browser, anywhere. Show up to closing without paper. Stay organized with an “Items Needed” checklist for every transaction. You can turn in paperwork by scan, email, or direct upload.
TRENDGRAPHIX
Trendgraphix provides easy-to-use and affordable products for real estate brokers and their agents that deliver real return on investment by leveraging accurate local market data. The statistics come straight from the MLS and you get all the data you could ever want on your local real estate market.
CLOUD CMA*
A comparative market analysis is one of the most important tools you have as a real estate professional. Cloud CMA is the real estate CMA software that will make you look awesome in front of your clients and help you get the listings you want. With Cloud CMA you have a strategically designed CMA to help you win the listing. Create a virtual CMA with the click of a button
kvCORE PLATFORM
kvCORE is a powerful all-in-one cloud-based customer relationship management platform (CRM) from Inside Real Estate, an independentlyowned technology company renowned for its innovative tech real estate solutions Inside Real Estate has over 170 employees and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the real estate realm
REALSCOUT
RealScout is a broker-branded web and mobile platform that helps real estate brokers collaborate with their clients By aggregating and analyzing hundreds of data points for every listing, we empower real estate brokers and their clients to find the right home Set up searches, see how your clients react to listings, and compare homes side-by-side
Build trust, convert leads, and get referrals with simple videos. With video, you can stand out in a crowded box. Communicate with powerful email tools, send video, track clicks and views, schedule content, use canned responses, set reminders, and create full-blown marketing campaigns with the easiest email composer on the market.
DAVID KNOX REAL ESTATE TRAINING
With more than 350 videos, downloadable content, guest presenters and top agents in real transactions, David Knox online training knows how to give you the edge you need in today’s real estate market. We deliver courses, curriculums, new content for agents, live Zoom meetings with David and special on-location seminar events for top tier members.
ADDITIONAL MARKETING TOOLS
RE/MAX HUSTLE
Personalized marketing Show off the unique tools that set you apart from the crowd with a personalized RE/MAX commercial, listing video, client welcome mat or hustle graphic. Add your name, face, and contact information to a whole suite of professional commercials or market your listing with customized, eye-catching videos to highlight their features.
PHOTOFY
It’s never been easier to create professional, crisp social media photos so quickly Pre-made by our design team, simply drop your photos in our templates and add your own custom text.
RE/MAX STICKERS
RE/MAX stickers give agents the means to create more memorable interactions with their network and give consumers a nontraditional way to celebrate home ownership Stickers can be used in texts, email and social media conversations.
WHAT OUR AGENTS ARE SAYING
DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
KELLI LANG | #1 RE/MAX TEAM IN WA
The biggest reason why I love RE/MAX Gateway is it is all about community. We live in a small town and Gateway embraces that feeling of community. Gateway is also so great about education, training, and support. I love being a part of this team.
JULIE CARPENTER
I’ve made RE/MAX my brokerage of choice for almost twenty years The professional support, corporate services, ongoing education and excellence from the global to local level is simply unsurpassed.
SCOTT FARLEY
Joining Gateway has proven to be one of the best moves in my real estate career. Their professional support and knowledge has been refreshing The technology training and tools to do my business are cutting edge I would highly recommend joining the Gateway team
BRIDDICK WEBB
RE/MAX took me from a non-producer to top-producer The training, the experienced agents and the culture has pushed me to be the best that I can be. I am incredibly thankful for my broker and all she does. There’s no place I’d rather be
RACHAEL WILSON
I am honored and proud to hang my Broker’s license at such a professional real estate company Thankful for the awesome support that Lori and the staff provide.
Our training program for experienced brokers gives them a significant advantage over their peers
We educate our brokers on the mastery of real estate as well as technology, business and efficiency
This is what really sets them apart and takes their business to the next level.
Among the country’s largest real estate brokerages, RE/MAX® agents continue to outperform the competition in both transaction sides and sales volume.*
RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice as many transaction sides as competitors
RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice the sales volume than the average for competing agents
Among national U.S. brands, RE/MAX® agents average more sales than agents at any other national real estate brand.
RE/MAX IS THE RIGHT MOVE
The ultimate goal of most real estate professionals is a long, prosperous, enjoyable career. Realtors are uniquely fortunate in the sense that this goal can further be enhanced by the potential of unlimited earnings Very few careers offer all of these benefits
We at RE/MAX Whatcom County and RE/MAX Gateway have maximized benefits of a complete real estate career. Top quality real estate professionals, when provided top quality support systems and the synergy of working with like-minded professionals, will always out-perform the competition.
CHAT
If you would like to find out more information about RE/MAX Whatcom County and RE/MAX Gateway, reach out for a confidential conversation.
Call/Text: (360) 739-1001
Email: lorireece@remax.net
Call/Text: (360) 966-6726
Email: brad@bradhanks.com
OUR OFFICE
We are firm believers that anyone can learn from everyone The brokers and staff at RE/MAX create a friendly and supportive atmosphere where community, curiosity, and creativity are all nurtured to allow for successful entrepreneurial collaboration
We also understand that real estate growth is all about personal growth, so the staff constantly works at developing ideas, tips, and tricks that will help de-clutter and de-stress our brokers’ lives.
We look forward to chatting with you about your life story–and always happily welcome you to our extension of home. Welcome to RE/MAX Whatcom County and RE/MAX Gateway.
LORI REECE
Call/Text: (360) 739-1001
Email: lorireece@nwhomes.net
Call/Text: (360) 966-6726
Email: brad@bradhanks com