Why REMAX | Whatcom County & Gateway

WHY RE/MAX?

At RE/MAX Whatcom County and RE/MAX Gateway, we embrace change, find solutions and wholeheartedly serve productive, committed, entrepreneurial real estate professionals and their clients. We are a cutting edge brokerage, who’s goal has always been to provide brokers 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 32 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

LOCATIONS

BELLINGHAM

The Lakeway office is the main RE/MAX Whatcom County branch. It is conveniently located near the intersection of I-5 and Lakeway Drive, seconds away from downtown Bellingham and close to the Lake Whatcom neighborhoods

913 Lakeway Drive

Bellingham, WA 98229

SUDDEN VALLEY ANACORTES

Our Sudden Valley office is warm and welcoming tucked away from the city traffic of Bellingham Located right off of Lake Whatcom

1937 Lake Whatcom Blvd Bellingham, WA 98229

Our flagship Skagit County office, RE/MAX Gateway, is in the heart of Anacortes off of Highway 20 Close to all major towns in the county, and perfect for collaborations and meetings

914 15th Street Anacortes, WA 98221

LYNDEN

Located on Front Street next to the fairgrounds, this office is perfect for servicing Lynden and north Whatcom County, all the way up to the border of Canada

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.

1841 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

SEATTLE PT. ROBERTS

Our Seattle office is a team office named RE/MAX On Market Team, which is a part of RE/MAX

Gateway It's located in north Seattle, and services downtown

Ballard and the surrounding areas

1455 Leary Way NW Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98107

The Pt. Roberts office is a satellite office of RE/MAX Whatcom County It is located on the beautiful peninsula of Point Roberts, accessible by taking I-5 north straight through the Canadian border

465 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281

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

BE COLLABORATIVE

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

GET WHAT IS YOURS. HAVE FUN. USE SMART ENERGY.

TAKE PRIDE.

Owning and operating your own business is hard work Take pride in your achievement

BE IN CONTROL.

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.

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

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

DID YOU KNOW:

Our brokers completed over 1,912 transactions and $984 million in sales last year! We’re the second largest RE/MAX in Washington

MEET YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

LORI REECE

CHIEF VISIONARY

LISA CARLSON

‘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

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

MEET YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

CHARLENE JANZ

DESIGNATED BROKER ANACORTES

BRAD HANKS

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.

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

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, Sommer 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 from Sommer and three RE/MAX top-producing teams.

Sommer Nyte

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

Maria Lindberg

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

Danielle Groeneweg SUDDEN VALLEY SEATTLE, COMMERCIAL

John Manning SEATTLE

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

REMAX.COM

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.

GLOBAL.REMAX.COM

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.

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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. Your centralized launchpad for all RE/MAX systems, profiles and resources With one login, you can access kvCORE, First io, RE/MAX University, and other business-building tools such as Megaphone, Marketing Portal, and much more.

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.

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

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. Inside Real Estate, CRM, lead engine, IDX

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.

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 TRAINING

SOCIAL MEDIA

SET-UP & MANAGEMENT

MAX/CENTER

RESOURCES INDIVIDUAL KVCORE WEBSITE & LEAD

MANAGEMENT

DAVID KNOX

TRAINING

PAPERLESS PIPELINE & FILE MANAGEMENT

LISTING & BUYER

PRESENTATIONS

LIVE & VIRTUAL

CLASSES & MEETINGS

NWMLS FORMS

TRAINING

BUSINESS & MARKETING PLANNING

INDEPENDENCE

WHAT WE OFFER CONVENIENCE

All leads generated by your listings and advertisings go to you.

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, tourskagit.com, remax.com, aroundpointroberts.com, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, 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

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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

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.

* Additional charges and fees may apply to use platform

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

BOMBBOMB*

DAVID KNOX REAL ESTATE TRAINING

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. 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.

RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY & GATEWAY VS. MAJOR BRANDS

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.

2023 RE/MAX® vs. THE INDUSTRY

Choose the brand with outstanding agents, leading brand awareness and an unmatched global presence

Among the country’s largest real estate brokerages, RE/MAX® agents continue to outperform the competition in both transaction sides and sales volume.*

DOUBLE THE OTHERS

RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice as many transaction sides as competitors

$5.9 million

$3.7 million Competitors

HIGHER VOLUME BY FAR

RE/MAX agents averaged 61% more sales volume than the average for competitors

THE MOST PRODUCTIVE U.S. BROKERAGES RANKED BY BRAND

U.S. brokerages that closed at least 500 residential transaction sides in 2021 were eligible to participate in this year’s RealTrends 500

Of the 1,733 brokerages that qualified, RE/MAX firms accounted for more than one quarter of them

That’s more than any other brand.

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 Couty 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.

LET’S 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.

LORI REECE

Call/Text: (360) 739-1001

Email: lorireece@remax.net

BRAD HANKS

Call/Text: (360) 966-6726

Email: brad@bradhanks.com

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.

Call/Text: (360) 739-1001

Email: lorireece@nwhomes net