MISSION STATEMENT The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection marketing program has been created to guide clients in the buying and selling luxury homes. The program has been specifically designed to leverage the strength of the reliability of the Berkshire Hathaway name, while providing the special expertise for this upscale market.
PURPOSE of Luxury Collection Capture Market Share Pool Resources to Have Stronger Reach and Better Branding Strength Distinguish Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty Luxury Collection Specialists
Ahead of the Competition Reaffirm Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty Luxury Collection As # 1 in
Consumer’s Minds Obtain More Listings
DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS Sales Associates who wish to use the designation of Luxury Collection Specialist must meet certain standards and qualifications in order to attain that status and use of the designation on marketing materials. Each designee must have a proven track record of success in the sales and servicing of Luxury Collection properties and meet minimum qualifications, as set forth, to be accepted by the Luxury Collection program.
Minimum Qualifications for a Luxury Collection Specialist: Must meet specifications as set forth in the Designation Requirements Be willing to follow the qualifications and guidelines as set forth for the Luxury Collection
Program Be willing to abide by all decisions of management relating to a property’s applicability to the
Luxury Collection program Have a personal website Agree to uphold Luxury Collection standards Attend and Participate in Meetings, Events and Luxury Collection Tours
To Maintain the Designation Fine Homes Specialist: Member of the Honor Society Sold or listed at least one (1) Luxury Home
* The above represents the criteria for obtaining membership in the Luxury CollecƟon program and the exclusive designaƟon of Fine Homes Specialist.
REQUIREMENTS for a Luxury Collection Specialist The Luxury Collection Program is a specialized marketing strategy designed for unique upscale properties. Sales Associates, otherwise known as Luxury Collection Specialists, must meet certain criteria in order to be part of the program and also must meet specific standards to qualify for the Luxury Collection program. The very words Luxury Collection imply a special level of exclusivity, distinction, and quality. While rare exceptions to the rule will perhaps exist, the general description of a luxury home property is as follows: Meets or exceeds the established minimum price Located in a neighborhood considered to be higher end, socially prestigious or extremely
desirable Residence must be no less than 60% of total value of estate Residence must be priced in the top ten percent of its local market Exterior and landscaping consistent with its surroundings Have significant amenities or unique qualities Be of historic value or architectural quality If necessary, must be approved
THE BENEFITS to Your Clients Luxury Collection Specialists . . . are motivated and experienced in the high end market have extensive training are full-time career professionals are able to handle affluent clients with discretion have management supervision that is readily available offer services superior to our competitors have confidence and pride
BENEFITS OF MARKETING through the Luxury Collection division Become a part of an already acknowledged International Division in existence throughout the
United States, Canada, Australia, and Caribbean. Benefit of working with the most experienced agents. Customized marketing using the highest
quality products. Receive most advanced marketing and service skills. Increased awareness of property through mass target mailings to appropriate market. Builds awareness of availability of luxurious homes through target marketing Builds “relationship networking’ with area agents, lenders, attorneys, and professionals thereby
bring more attention to the property. Builds upon the surest listing presentation by customizing for that particular home. Lends added prestige and status to the property and prospective purchaser. Distinctive signage makes home stand out from the rest of the market. Advertising in a regional and/ or periodic publication dedicated to upper tier properties.
A VALUED PROGRAM Paid for by Luxury Collection Dues Robust Advertising Program Luxury Collection Website Access to REsource center specific to Luxury Collection Networking through Higher End Social Groups Standard Luxury Collection Signs with Frames including installation and removal Stats/Charts Upon Agent Request Direct line for Advertising
LUXURY HOME TOURS In addition to the resources above, you will enjoy having your Luxury Homes listings toured by an elite group of associates who specialize in upper tier marketing. At company discretion we will conduct special promotions which will enhance our image and overall awareness in the market. We believe this program will provide greater client satisfaction and ultimately increase client and customer leads in the Luxury Homes arena.
LUXURY COLLECTION RESOURCES Luxury Collection Director: Rolston Audain Luxury Collection Coordinator: Sabr ina Bowman
RESPONSIBILITES: Customize Agent Presentation Packages Purchase marketing materials and business cards Purchasing Luxury Collection branded materials Any additional benefits, questions or concerns
CONTACTS: Rolston Audain ~ Office: 481-8450 Sabrina Bowman ~ Office: 481-8441
SOUTHSIDE COORDINATORS
PENINSULA COORDINATORS
Fred Helm ~ Chesapeake Caroline McCartney ~ Norfolk Susan Pender ~ Beach Stacie Powell ~ Harbour View John Savino ~ Lynnhaven
Bill Clarke ~ Williamsburg Ruby Conn ~ Newport News Sondra Deibler ~ Hampton
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? Rolston Audain, Director finehomesdepartment@prudentialtownerealty.com Events, Financials
Sabrina Bowman, Coor dinator finehomesdepartment@prudentialtownerealty.com All Advertising: At Home wrap
Daily Press wrap Virginia Gazette wrap Distinction Magazine Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Twitter Fine Homes Magazine Fine Homes Website TowneBank Newsletter Virginia Living Magazine Other print advertising as scheduled Tours/Stats Luxury Collection Supplies, i.e. agent business cards, signage, name badges and listing
presentation materials *supply orders and sign requests should be emailed to finehomes@bhhstowne.com
Marketing mar keting@pr udentialtownerealty.com Postcard Design and Mailing Property Brochures
Web Support websuppor t@bhhstowne.com Website updates, agent biographies, etc.
Advertising
Luxury Collection Advertising Examples Luxury Collection Website Luxury Collection Pilot Wrap Luxury Collection Daily Press Wrap Luxury Collection VA Gazette Wrap Distinction Magazine Luxury Collection Magazine Virginia Living Magazine TowneBank Newsletter Other advertising
DAILY PRESS WRAP Runs 4 mes per year Circula on is 63,000 Distribu on from Middlesex County down through south of the James River 60% married Median age household income is higher than state average
VIRGINIAN PILOT WRAP Runs 4 mes per year Almost one‐half million readership Circula on is 150,000 53% female 63% married Median age 45 years old Median income $68,592
VIRGINIA GAZETTE WRAP Runs 4 mes per year Circula on is 19,500 Distribu on Williamsburg, James City County, York County, New Kent County and West Point 82% married 60% likely to earn $100,000+
DISTINCTION MAGAZINE Runs 4 mes per year Sent to higher income households 61,500 total magazines printed 56,500 copies inserted into the Virginian Pilot run 5,000 copies inserted into “Inside Business” and sent to subscribers Online presence
PTR FINE HOMES MAGAZINE Runs 3 mes a year; 34,000 copies printed 9,100 Inside Business 1,600 for office/agent distribu on
450 to TowneBank & TowneBank Directors 8,750 delivered to Daily Press
14,100 delivered to VA Gaze e
VIRGINIA LIVING Runs 3 mes per year Circula on approximately 50,000 copies 20,000+ go to subscribers Readership over 500,000 Controlled circula on includes hotels, resorts and medical offices across the state Paid circula on includes grocers and bookstores
Luxury Collection DVD at some TowneBank branch locations
Luxury Collection Signage
Luxury Collection Optional Advertising (all agent paid)
Custom brochures, flyers and postcards Other print/online advertising
FINE HOMES CUSTOM POSTCARDS Large size (5½” x 8½”), 2‐sided postcard, both sides color Order set‐up through the Marketing Department (48‐hour turnaround) Order printing through Xpressdocs, 100# glossy cover, minimum order 50 cards at 36¢ each card (volume discounts) Mailing options from printer Xpressdocs delivers in 5 to 8 business days (expedited ship‐ ping available, but it’s expensive)
Outside
Inside
LC CUSTOM BROCHURE ledger size (11” x 17” folded to 8½” x 11”) 2‐sided fold over brochure, both sides color, 100# glossy cover Order set‐up through the Marketing Department (48‐hour turnaround) Order printing through Quantum, minimum 26 brochures at $2.05 each Quantum delivers in 2 to 5 business days (expedited shipping available, but it’s expensive)
LC CUSTOM FLYERS letter size (8½” x 1”), 1‐sided or 2‐sided single sheet flyer, color Order set‐up through the Marketing Department (48‐hour turnaround) Order printing through Quantum, 100# glossy cover, minimum 70 brochures at 50¢ per side Quantum delivers in 2 to 5 business days (expedited shipping available, but it’s expensive) OR Order through Marketing Dept, 60# smooth cover, minimum 10 brochures at 50¢ each Marketing Department delivers on the next courier run
SUPPLY ORDER FORM Email form to Marketing@PrudentialTowneRealty.com
AGENT NAME (please print) ____________________________________________________________________________ TITLE / DESIGNATIONS _______________________________________________________________________________ OFFICE _______________________________________
OFFICE PHONE ___________________________________
CELL PHONE ___________________________________
WEBSITE ________________________________________
E-MAIL ___________________________________________________________________ @PrudentialTowneRealty.com
BUSINESS CARDS
PHOTO
*Return this form to supplies@prudentialtownerealty.com
NON-PHOTO
CHECK ONE:
First order Re‐order Changes to previous order NOTE: There is a four (4) line maximum for information on all business cards. PHOTO REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 3 inches wide, 4 inches tall, 200 ppi Must be shot in a professional studio Prefer a light to medium background (not too dark) Both shoulders should be visible Business a re only (jacket / e for men)
NAME TAG
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Luxury CollecƟon Specialist STATIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS
LETTERHEAD
ENVELOPES
FOLDERS
LISTING PRESENTATIONS
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MANAGER APPROVAL ______________________________________________________DATE ____________________
SIGNAGE INSTALLATION FORM Email form to Marketing@PrudentialTowneRealty.com
*PLEASE INDICATE IF THE HOME HAS AN IN-GROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM* SECTION 1 PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________ CITY: ___________________________
MAP COORDINATES: ___________________________
SUBDIVISION: ____________________
AGENT: ______________________________________
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LAND
DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE/LAND:__________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ SIGN LOCATION ON PROPERTY: ________________________________________ DIRECTIONS (if land, a ach plat or drawing): _____________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ CROSS STREET: _____________________________________________________
SECTION 2 ORDER TO INSTALL
SECTION 3 ORDER TO REMOVE
SECTION 4 ORDER TO REPAIR
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LUXURY COLLECTION
Bio/Contact Information Sheet for 2015 Email completed form to Finehomesdepartment@prudentialtownerealty.com
GENERAL INFORMATION NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________ DESIGNATIONS: ______________________________________________________________________________ CELL NUMBER: ________________________________
OFFICE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________ WEBSITE ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________ FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/________________________
TWITTER: @_______________________
MOST RECENT AWARDS ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AGENT INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
From a name that is much respected and admired throughout the world. Trusted experts in real estate who raise the bar for the luxury home market. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty Luxury Collection, real estate Expertise that redefines the art of fine living. For more information visit: LuxruyCollectionVA.com
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