2015 media kit by REAL Trends

2015 MEDIA KIT

Contents:

About REAL Trends…………………….……………..1 Reach……....…………………………………………...2 Client Profiles….……………………………………….3 Advertising Opportunities..........................................4 Annual Ranking Reports Conference Sponsorships Publications Website Direct Email Blog Network Memberships Lore Magazine Tech Touch Rates.......................................................................14 Ad Mechanical Specifics .......................…...……....21 Contact Us..…………………………………………...23

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About REAL Trends REAL Trends has been The Trusted Source of news, analysis and information on the residential brokerage industry since 1987. We are a privately held publishing, consulting, and communications company based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Residential real estate leaders look to us for timely and trusted information and analysis through our monthly newsletter, news and technology updates, conferences and publications. In addition to consumer and business research studies, we are a leading provider of high-level business consulting services to the residential real estate industry. We provide a wide range of advisory services to an international clientele of local, regional and national real estate organizations. Our areas of expertise include operational analysis, valuations, merger and acquisition advisory services and strategic planning. Please visit our website at www.realtrends.com or call us at 303-741-1000 to learn more.

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REAL Trends’ 132 years of combined experience in the real estate industry.

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REAL Trends conferences cover hot industry topics and are attended by the country’s most influential real estate leaders.

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REAL Trends is the leading publisher of in-depth information and analysis on the residential brokerage industry.

All REAL Trends ranking reports are verified by an outside accountant or national franchise network.

“When we sponsor a REAL Trends project, we feel as though we’re supporting high standards, integrity and professionalism in our industry. We’re proud to be associated with their amazing and important work.” Mike Ryan Executive Vice President RE/MAX, LLC

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Reach REAL Trends provides our sponsors with a strong platform to reach key

REAL Trends Subscriber Distribution

decision-makers in the real estate industry. The REAL Trends newsletter reaches thousands of readers each month. The REAL Trends 500 has a

19%

15%

24%

circulation in 1,600+ top national brokerages, as well as exposure to the 1,600+ subscribers of the REAL Trends monthly newsletter. The REAL Trends Commentary and TechTouch each have a readership of 7,000+ and are growing weekly. LORE Magazine is a publication published

15% 17% 10%

quarterly and has an audience of 75,000 readers. With an audience of this breadth and distinction, this is one opportunity your firm canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to miss.

2014 REAL Trends Web Traffic Map

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Client Profiles

A sampling of our sponsors and advertisers:

Let REAL Trends fuel your success. Since 1987, REAL Trends has been the authoritative, independent voice in residential real estate. Our readers are the most respected men and women in real estate in North America. Each month, thousands of influential leaders read REAL Trends to learn more about trends, analysis, best practices, the latest technology, updates in the regulatory environment and more to help them run a residential real estate brokerage organization. Broker/owners and senior level managers who are interested in making a profit are passionate about real estate and making a difference in their respective communities. REAL Trends offers your brand opportunity to engage this hard-to-reach and growing audience of authentic leaders in real estate. We deliver high-quality informative content of importance to our readers. Our targeted audience is influential and represents the brightest minds in real estate in North America. They are educated, savvy trendsetters who are shaping the residential real estate industry of tomorrow and are seeking new products and services that will keep their firms on top and help them grow and build their businesses.

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Advertising Opportunities Distributed Publications Annual Ranking Reports Conference Sponsorship LORE Magazine Website Ad Direct Email Blog Tech Touch

Reputation. Integrity. Knowledge. When you buy an ad in any of the REAL Trendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; publications or sponsor an event, you're getting more than exposure to the top movers and shakers in the industry. You're getting the benefit of REAL Trendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long-standing reputation as the trusted source for real estate brokerage trends, news and information.

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Publications Our regularly distributed publications include: REAL Trends Newsletter, TechTouch, On the Horizon, REAL Trends Online Performance Study, The REAL Trends Blog 1. Newsletter- The REAL Trends monthly newsletter is known as the trusted industry source for information on trends, strategies, analysis, people and news shaping the real estate industry of tomorrow. REAL Trends reaches thousands of readers, including broker/owners, network and association/MLS executives, mortgage brokers, title companies, the news media and other industry insiders. The newsletter is a monthly publication with a reach of more than 1,600 standard monthly subscribers, and more than 40 large network subscribers that distribute the newsletter internally to their companies. These companies include all of the major brokers in the United States. 2. TechTouch- A weekly e-newsletter highlighting technology news, brokerage tech case studies, performance studies, product launches and more. Which goes to 7,000 Plus readers. 3. On The Horizon- The REAL Trends Commentary On The Horizon is distributed weekly via an e-newsletter to 7,000 principals and other industry leaders and is adding more subscribers monthly. This FREE service contains insightful commentary and up-to-the-minute information on hot industry topics. 4. Online Performance Study- The most advanced website study publication pertaining to residential real estate brokerages. This annual paid publication has become a must have among all broker owners. 5. Blog- The REAL Trends blog is the go-to source for tips and strategies on real estate marketing, technology and business. Learn the secrets of successful real estate professionals, read about amazing individuals who are making their communities better and get info on the latest trends and statistics on this daily blog. Advertising opportunities are available in all REAL Trends publications. Specific options and pricing can be found in the Rates Section.

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6 MAY 2013

500

Canadian 250

The Trusted Source

THE 500 LARGEST BROKERS IN THE U.S.

THE 250 LARGEST BROKERS IN CANADA Les 250 plus grandes agences du Canada

RANK 1.

COMPANY

OFFICES

NRT LLC 712

289,614

371

151,017

170

65,912

104

37,986

25,520

HomeServices of America Minneapolis, MN

The Long & Foster Companies, Inc.

Hanna Holdings, Inc.

Chantilly, VA Pittsburgh, PA 5.

Crye-Leike Realtors Memphis, TN

RANK Classification

Parsippany, NJ 2.

SIDES

COMPANY

OFFICES

ends

Entreprise

Bureaux

Transactions

14,489

Sutton Group - West Coast Realty Vancouver, British Columbia

RE/MAX Realtron Realty, Inc.

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

RE/MAX Real Estate

Royal LePage Your Community Realty

9,867

9,744

Markham, Ontario Toronto, Ontario 13

8,362

8,300

Edmonton, Alberta Richmond Hill, ON

TOP 500 RANKED BY SALES VOLUME RANKING BY affiliation & independents the billionaires club up-and-comers market leaders

TOP 250 RANKED BY TRANSACTION ENDS - Page 7 TOP 250 RANKED BY SALES VOLUME - Page 19

www.realtrends.com

Annual Ranking Reports REAL Trends produces four annual ranking reports. These reports include: 1. REAL Trends 500 - The REAL Trends 500 is an annual ranking of America’s largest brokerage firms. This publication is the only report of its kind that requires verification of numbers from outside sources; which provides an accurate and unbiased snapshot of the industry’s leading firms. The REAL Trends 500 shows rankings for affiliated and non-affiliated firms, for the leading single office firms, leading regional brands and rankings for firms by the units and volume of mortgage and other related financial services sold. 2. Canadian 250 - The REAL Trends Canadian 250 is an annual ranking of Canada’s largest brokerage firms. This publication is comparable to the REAL Trends 500 as it is the only report of its kind that requires verification of numbers from outside sources provides an accurate and unbiased snapshot of the industry’s leading firms. The REAL Trends Canadian 250 shows rankings for affiliated and non-affiliated firms, for the leading single office firms, leading regional brands and rankings for firms by the units and volume of mortgage and other related financial services sold by leading firms. 3. The Thousand as Advertised in The Wall Street Journal - A national ranking report produced by REAL Trends and published in partnership with The Wall Street Journal. This report features the nation’s top thousand real estate agents as ranked by closed sides and sales volume. This report features both team and individual rankings broken out separately. 4. America’s Best Real Estate Agents in Collaboration with Trulia - A national ranking report listing the top agents broken down by state

and individual MSA. New in 2014 is the added exposure in a unique partnership with Trulia. Now your America’s Best logo will be present on Trulia.

Please refer to the Rates section for ad pricing.

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“The caliber of leadership talent represented at Gathering of Eagles each year is truly unique within the industry. The intimate environment allows our brand to create unique partnership opportunities and ensure we are establishing long-lasting relationships with key influencers while adding value to a content-rich agenda.” “Collaboration with the Best” • • • • •

Event Overview Hotel Information Sponsors Agenda Registration Form

October 16-18, 2013 JW Marriott Cherry Creek Denver, CO

Sherry Chris President and CEO Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC

www.realmarketingandtechsummit.com

Conference Sponsorship Being a corporate sponsor for a REAL Trends conference puts your company’s representatives face to face with hundreds of the country’s most respected and successful real estate professionals. For maximum exposure to this group of elite industry leaders, a sponsorship opportunity is the ultimate value for your marketing dollars. Added Benefit for our Sponsors: REAL Facts – available at no additional charge to our sponsors (a $700 value) REAL Facts is a comprehensive source of information on more than 1,400 of the largest and most successful residential real estate brokerage firms in the United States. Firms are listed as either part of the REAL Trends 500 list or as Up-and-Comers. The firms may be publicly or privately owned, franchised or non-franchised. REAL Facts provides key information including contacts, addresses, phone numbers, websites, e-mail addresses, etc. in addition to valuable statistical information on each of the listed companies. All data is offered in an Excel database. The 2015 edition will be available in May. Each year REAL Trends hosts the Gathering of Eagles leadership conference. The Gathering of Eagles Leadership Conference brings together many of the country’s most successful and influential real estate leaders. This event is held around the first week of May each year and is by invitation only. The 2015 event will feature keynote speaker Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos and world-renowned speaker and author Patrick Lencioni.

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LORE Magazine LORE (Lives of Real Estate) is a free award-winning digital magazine released quarterly at www.loremagazine.com. The magazine currently has an audience of 75,000+ unique subscribers. The publication targets the top REAL Trends 500/Canadian 250 brokers and The Thousand as Advertised in The Wall Street Journal sales professionals and teams, and senior managers from settlement service companies, such as mortgage, title, escrow, and senior association leadership.

LORE Audience Breakdown Email Audience: 32,000+ email recipients and growing, consisting of broker/owners, senior executives from related industry companies, sales professionals and senior association leadership. Social Audience: All lore issues will be redistributed to 8,300+ Facebook followers, 5,400+ Twitter followers and over 3,100+ LinkedIn members within the REAL Trends Group. Online Audience: LORE will be published at www.realtrends.com and at www.loremagazine.com to an accumulative total of 182,000+ unique visitors annually.

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Website Ad

Direct Email

Let REAL Trends help you leverage the large audience that REAL

If you have a message that you would like to direct towards a

Trends attracts to its website, www.realtrends.com, by participating

specific audience, we provide the opportunity for a direct email

in a website advertisement that would be placed on the REAL

campaign. Because we have the largest, and most complete

Trends homepage.

record of the best brokerages and agents in the United States

This is an excellent opportunity to prominently display your ad in front of individuals involved in all facets of real estate.

and Canada, we can deliver your email message to an elite audience that you simply could not reach through any other means. For rates and specifications regarding a direct email campaign, please contact Doniece Welch, dwelch@realtrends.com.

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Blog Broker Package: One Blog Post per week – Approximately 9,000 Unique Visits per month on the blog One blog post per week that features an interview with agents of their choosing. The posts will be a mix of “how-tos” and interviews. We will feature links to the broker website and agent’s website as well as a bio. However, the article will be non-promotional and will offer solid, interesting advice for succeeding in the real estate business. The brokerage company would be responsible for providing us with a list of contacts so we know whom to feature. One Facebook mention per week in addition to the blog promo featured on Facebook. This might be taken from a PR release announcing a new agent, new technology, or more. The blog post is also distributed on Twitter (5,400+ followers) and Facebook (8,300+ followers). Commentary – Your blog post is distributed to 5,000+ On the Horizon subscribers with your logo by the post. Your blog post will go out to our email blog subscriber list of nearly 8,000 recipients. Coach/Trainer Package: One Blog Post per week – Approximately 5,437 Unique Visits per month on the blog One blog post per week that features “how-tos” and motivational advice from the coach. We can also interview coaching clients about how they implemented an idea, and were successful. We will feature links to the coach’s website as well as a bio but the article will be nonpromotional and will offer solid, interesting advice for succeeding in the real estate business. The coach would have the opportunity to write the posts him or herself or pay more to have it written by a professional writer. One Facebook mention per week in addition to the blog promo featured on Facebook. This would be a small tip from the coach/trainer unique to REAL Trends. The blog post is also distributed on Twitter (5,400+ followers) and Facebook (8,300+ followers). Commentary – Your blog post is distributed to 5,000 On the Horizon subscribers with your logo by the post. Your blog post will go out to our email blog subscriber list of nearly 8,000 recipients.

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Network Membership for Associations of REALTORS or MLSs REAL Trends offers a comprehensive membership program exclusively for Association of REALTORS and Multiple Listing Services. For more information please contact Terry Penza at tpenza@realtrends.com Membership for Associations of REALTORS or MLSs Fee The fee is based upon $1 per broker/owner member with a minimum annual fee of $1,250 USD and a maximum fee of $3,750 USD. What comes with the membership? Benefits: 1. Newsletter. Customized copy of the REAL Trends Monthly Newsletter for internal distribution. 2. Webinars. Exclusively for Associations of REALTORS, REAL Trends will offer one complimentary webinar annually to all Association Network Members on any of the following topics: As an added enhancement, exclusively for Associations of REALTORSÂŽ, REAL Trends will offer one complimentary WEBINAR annually to all Association Network Members on any of the following topics (topics are subject to change. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open to topic suggestions):

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Network Membership for Associations of REALTORS or MLSs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Webinar Topics: A.

Real Estate Online Performance - by Travis Saxton Identifying the best practices and trends and integrating them into today's shifting and demanding online real estate marketplace.

What Drives Today's Consumers? - by Travis Saxton REAL Trends will bring you the latest trends in online real estate from a consumer and agent perspective. Effective practices in social media, real estate websites, video and much more.

Increasing Brand Perception Through Social Media - by Travis Saxton

The Pros and Cons of Mergers and Acquisitions - by Steve Murray and Amy Broset From valuation to deal structuring, learn how growth through mergers and acquisitions can work for you in your market.

Brokerage metric and benchmarking of your firm - by Steve Murray

From start up to market leader: how to grow a successful profitable residential brokerage firm - by Steve Murray

3. Content. Need great content for your publications? REAL Trends can provide it. Your Network Membership permits you to share information from the REAL Trends Monthly Newsletter, REAL Trends TechTouch, REAL Trends Blog and the REAL Trends Commentary with your members as long as you insert the statement below at the end of the article(s): This article originally appeared in (name of publication: REAL Trends TechTouch, REAL Trends Newsletter, etc.) and is being reprinted with permission of REAL Trends. Copyright 2014. 4. White Papers. REAL Trends will offer a complimentary PDF of any (un-embargoed) White Paper(s), researched and written by REAL Trends, to the Association for distribution to their members. 5. Discounts. REAL Trends Technology Consulting will offer a 10 percent discount for Network Members and their members and if two of their members sign up they will get a free website analysis or $1500 off an onsite consultation.

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Network Membership for Associations of REALTORS or MLSs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued 6. We offer the following FREE distributed publications. REAL Trends will provide the Association with a link to share with their members (broker/owners, managers, administrative staff, sales associates or teams, etc.) where they may sign up (opt-in basis only) to receive LORE magazine, REAL Trends TechTouch, REAL Trends Blog or the REAL Trends Commentary. A.

RT Blog. The go-to source for tips and strategies on real estate marketing, technology and business. Learn the secrets of successful real estate sales professionals and get the latest trends and statistics on this daily agent blog. Audience: brokers/owners, managers, sales teams, sales associates.

RT Commentary. Insightful industry commentary and news released weekly. Audience: broker/owners, managers, sales associates, teams, Association leaders and staff members.

RT TechTouch. A weekly e-newsletter highlighting technology news, brokerage tech case studies, performance studies, product launches and more. Audience: technology directors, marketing directors and broker/owners.

LORE magazine. A digital award-winning publication published quarterly at www.loremagazine.com. LORE covers the endlessly fascinating and always unique personas of the residential real estate industry. LORE is for people who think people still matter.

7. REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Agents in Collaboration with Trulia. A national ranking of leading residential real estate sales associates and teams in the United States broken down by state. At the request of the Association, REAL Trends will provide an Excel Spreadsheet with the name of the sales associate or team, firm name, city/state, website address if available, closed transaction sides and closed sales volume of any sales professional or team from your state who made the final list of America's Best Real Estate Agents. Added benefit for Network Members: REAL Trends will post a banner ad (with an embedded link) created by the Association under your state's section of America's Best on www.realtrends.com. 8. REAL Facts (a $700 value). This is available in an Excel Spreadsheet format and is a comprehensive source of data and information on the REAL Trends 500 firms and the Up-and-Comers covering more than 1,300 of the nation's largest and most successful residential real estate brokerages.

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Rates

Newsletter Ad Types:

1. One full-page ad with an embedded link to a landing page (ad must be created by the sponsor and may be revised at any time). Ad to be designed and submitted to REAL Trends by the sponsor. *Limited to only five sponsors. 2. Embedded link for one year on the cover of the REAL Trends Monthly Newsletter. *One of only two sponsors. ded Ad lue! Va

Option 1:

Video:

REAL Trends will create a short professional video about your product or service at no additional charge to One full-page ad your firm and feature it on a rotating basis on www.realtrends.com. Video content must be approved by both with embedded link the sponsor and the Editor of REAL Trends.

Distribution:

REAL Trends Newsletter is widely read by thousands of top real estate decision makers. By becoming a REAL Trends sponsor, you communicate your brand message to the most influential people in our industry.

Annual Fee:

$25,000 (twelve issues of the newsletter) A minimum commitment of three months is required. Note: Any sponsor who confirms and pays for a full year by December 31, 2015 will receive a 10% discount off the Option 2: annual fee listed above. Embedded link on the cover

Limited to 5 sponsors

REAL Trends 500 Full-Color Ad:

A full-color printed ad may be purchased for the REAL Trends 500. The ad locations and prices are listed below.

Distribution:

REAL Trends 500 is distributed to the Top 1,400+ North American Brokerages via email, 500 copies are physically distributed, and there are 25,000+ online views of the publication. It is also distributed to local, regional, and national real estate media.

Annual Fee:

Ad Location Center Spread Back Cover Inside Front Cover Inside Front Facing Facing Table of Contents Facing Letter from Editor Facing Market Leaders

Race to Profitability

Since 1984, CMA has made over 6,400

$9,000 $7,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $5,500

Inside Back Cover Facing Billionaires Facing Top Independents Facing Top Volume Ranking Facing Top Sides Ranking Run of Magazine Facing Analysis Page

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,500 $2,500

placements in real estate and financial services. Let us place the best and brightest with your company â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for winning results.

CORPORATE MANAGEMENT ADVISORS D e l i v e r i n g

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www.cmainc.com 800.492.4080 brad hollingsworth, chairman, ext. 1906 stephen kowalchuk, Managing director ext. 1917

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Canadian 250 Full-Color Ad:

A full-color printed ad may be purchased for the REAL Trends Canadian 250. The ad locations and prices are listed below.

Distribution:

REAL Trends Canadian 250 is distributed to the Top Canadian Brokerages via email, 500 copies are physically distributed, and there are 25,000+ online views of the publication.

Annual Fee:

Ad Location Center Spread Inside Front Cover Inside Front Facing Inside Back Cover

$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

Back Cover Facing Top Sides Ranking Facing Top Volume Ranking Facing Billionaires Run of Magazine

$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

Online Performance Study Full-Color Ad:

One full page ad inside of the Online Performance Study.

Distribution:

The REAL Trends Online Performance Study is an annual study that is widely read by 2,500+ Broker/Owners.

Annual Fee:

$750 for a full-page ad.

TechTouch and On the Horizon Ad Types:

1. Banner with embedded link on REAL Trends TechTouch or Commentary (ad must be created by the sponsor and may be revised at any time). Option 1: 2. Sponsor may elect to run a product showcase, featuring a product with a link Banner Ad with link rather than a button/link ad.

Distribution:

REAL Trends TechTouch and On the Horizon are weekly publications and are widely read by Broker/Owners, marketing directors and technology directors. In addition to this targeted audience, thousands of individuals within the real estate industry have access to the publication every week via sharing and social media channels.

Annual Fee:

$12,500 (twelve issues of the TechTouch or Commentary) A minimum commitment of six months is required. Note: Any sponsor who confirms and pays for a full year by December 31, 2015 will receive a 10% discount off the annual fee listed above.

Option 2: Product Showcase

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The Thousand

Full-Color Ad:

Note only eight full page, four color ads will be sold for this publication. All Ads will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. REAL Trends will invoice for all purchased ads and payment is due prior to June 27, 2014 (release date for the publication). WE SALUTE OUR ASSOCIATES AND CONGRATULATE

Distribution:

The Thousand is sent to 35,000+ individuals via email. There are 9,500+ applicants that also receive the finished publication. The ranking report receives 25,000+ online views. Outside exposure in The Wall Street Journal is upwards of 10,000 additional views.

THE THOUSAND. We salute the sales associates from our affiliate firms who are recognized on The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends prestigious ranking of The Thousand. These associates are part of our powerful global network of 500+ market-leading firms with 120,000 associates in more than 40 countries. Together, these professionals send more than 40,000 referrals to trusted members each year – more than any other network. This impressive performance reflects our affiliates’ mastery of “The Art of the Introduction” and their ability to offer valued clients services worldwide. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® associates also benefit from a robust menu of industry-leading services in technology, marketing, education and lead generation.

Annual Fee:

Ad Fee for The Thousand PDF is $2,000 per full page.

Online Banner:

A 728x90 Banner ad will be available on a first come first serve basis for the 4 pages on the thousand website. These pages include top individuals by volume and sides, and Top teams by volume and Sides. Can Purchase one or all four. Fee is $5,000 per list.

LeadingRE.com | 800.621.6510

America’s Best Real Estate Agents Online Banner: A 720x90 Banner ad will be available on a first come first serve basis for the main America’s Best landing page, each of the State Ranking Pages as well as each Metro Area. Each Banner ad will include a clickable hyperlink of your choice. Video:

A video ad may be included on any of the state landing pages. This will provide excellent exposure to a state-specific audience in an engaging fashion. The video will be set to auto play on mute, and should not be more than 2 minutes long. Suggested runtime is 45 seconds for optimized viewing.

Distribution:

America’s Best Real Estate Agents ranking is sent to 35,000+ individual agents via email. Upon the release of the ranking, America’s Best receives over 250,000 views.

Fee:

Main landing page banner ad (728x90) with link: $5,000.00 State landing page banner ad (728x90) with link: $1,000.00 Metro area banner ad (728x90) with link: $500.00 Video (auto play on mute, suggested 45 seconds): $2,000.00

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Conference - Gathering of Eagles Sponsorship Benefits: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Company name and logo on all conference materials and signage before, during, and post-event. Optional hospitality suite (costs to be paid by sponsor) Database list of all conference attendees (post-event) Registrations for up to three company employees ($3,600 value) Complimentary REAL Facts (full price $700) Unparalleled access to residential real estate’s top decision makers Unique opportunity to network and build meaningful relationships with broker/owners Customized conference content Photo opp with Keynote Speaker Promotional product giveaways (must be approved by REAL Trends) Networking opportunities throughout the event Space in our online exhibitor center Event coverage in the 2015 June Edition of the REAL Trends Newsletter

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Logo on agenda in Mobile App with a brief company description and external link to website Sponsorship Fee: $20,000

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Website Ad Web Ad:

One advertisement button with an embedded link to a landing page (ad must be created by the sponsor and may be revised at any time).

Distribution:

With an average of 21,000+ visits a month, REAL Trends website is viewed by key real estate decision makers from across the country and Canada. By advertising on our website you will be able to easily and effectively communicate your brand message to the most influential people in our industry. Your target audiences will also have the ability to be directed to your website.

Annual Fee:

$10,000 for 12 months of advertising on the REAL Trends homepage.

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Blog Pricing Broker Blog Package: 3 Months - $699/mo. Or $17.92/thousand views 6 Months - $599/mo. Or $15.30/thousand views Executive Upgrade - $399/mo. Coach/Trainer Package: 3 Months - $749/mo. Or $17.92/thousand views 6 Months - $649/mo. Or 15.30/thousand views Executive Upgrade - $399/mo.

A La Carte Options: Blog Banner ad (6,600 total views) - $399/mo. for 6 months or $449/mo. For 3 months (1 banner available) Blog Box Ad (6,600 total views) - $199/mo. for 6 months or $249 for 3 months (2 box ads available) Weekly Blog Posts Only - $299/mo. for 3 months. Weekly Blog Posts Only - $299/mo. for 3 months Weekly Facebook and Twitter Exposure Only - $199/mo. for 3 months.

Product/Service Companies Package: 3 Months - $749/mo. Or $17.92/thousand views 6 Months - $649/mo. Or $15.30/thousand views Executive Upgrade - $399/mo.

Executive Upgrade: Pricing based on 48,000 total touches of our real estate audience including executive members of LinkedIn and our newsletter recipients.

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LORE Magazine

Full Page; Full Color Ad: $700

Email Sponsorship: $600

This ad can be linkable to the advertiser’s website.

Your ad will be featured in our quarterly email announcing each issue. Email is delivered to more than 32,000 subscribers. The Ad is linkable to the advertiser’s website. Limit: Maximum of 3 sponsors per month. 1X: $600 2X: $550 4X: $500

1x: $700 2X: $650 4X: $600 Premium Position: $1,000 (inside back cover, inside front cover) This ad can be linkable to the advertiser’s website. 1X: $1,000 2X: $900 4X: $800 Premium Plus Position: $1,500 This ad can be linkable to the advertiser’s website. 1X: $1,500 2X: $1,350 4X: $1,200

Landing Page Sponsorship: $3,000 Includes a banner ad on the LORE website that clicks through to the advertiser’s website. Rates are per quarter. All traffic from online, email, and social mediums will be directed to this page. Limit: One Advertiser at a time depending on frequency. 1X (3 months): $3,000 2X (6 months): $2,500 per issue 4X (one year): $2,000 per issue

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Ad Mechanical Specifics Newsletter: Document Page Size:

8.5 x 11 final size

Please provide the ad in two formats: 1. Saved using Acrobat's PDF preset 'High Quality Printing' format 2. Saved as a RGB JPEG file, 120 pixels per inch (1020 wide x 1320 tall in pixels)

LORE magazine: Document Page Size:

8.5" x 11" final size

Please provide the ad in two formats: 1. Saved using Acrobat's PDF preset 'High Quality Printing' format 2. Saved as a RGB JPEG file, 120 pixels per inch (1020 wide x 1320 tall in pixels)

The Thousand: Document Page Size:

8 -1/4” x 10 -7/8”

Bleed Size:

8 -1/2” x 11 -1/8” (1/8” bleed on all sides)

Resolution:

Please provide two versions: 300 dpi (Print version) and 120 dpi (PDF-only version)

Safe Area:

3/8” from trim on all sides

America's Best Real Estate Agents: Document Page Size:

8 -1/4” x 10 -7/8”

Bleed Size:

8 -1/2” x 11 -1/8” (1/8” bleed on all sides)

Resolution:

Safe Area:

Please provide two versions: 300 dpi (Print version) and 120 dpi (PDF-only version) 3/8” from trim on all sides

If ad file is larger than 15Mb limit, please contact David Grassnick at chiefcreative@centurylink.net

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Ad Mechanical Specifics Website Ad: Image Size:

300x250

TechTouch Ad: Banner Image Size:

725x90

Product Showcase Image Size:

300x250

Blog Blog Box Ad Image Size:

200x160

Blog Banner Ad Image Size:

720x90

Satisfaction, Guaranteed. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: REAL Trends knows that every marketing dollar in your budget is important to you. We’re confident that we can help you increase your business by promoting your message in a manner that will be noticed by our long time readers and emerging managers. It’s simple: we want you to be pleased with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your sponsorship we’ll refund your money in full.

Contact Us: Doniece Welch dwelch@realtrends.com 303.741.1000 7501 Village Square Dr., Suite 200 Castle Rock, 80108 www.realtrends.com