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Mobile search tools Windermere has two easy ways for potential buyers to search for properties on their mobile devices. Windermere.com automatically redirects mobile devices to our mobile-optimized website, mobile.windermere.com, which gives them a variety of search options for homes or Windermere agents and offices. The Windermere Real Estate Search App for iPhone has even more helpful features, including nearby open houses, driving tours, and Google points of interest near the user or specific properties. And the My Agent feature makes it easy for clients to contact their Windermere agent for more information or showings.

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or above the luxury threshold in your market are displayed on LuxuryPortfolio.com. Our unique website attracts over 1.2 million high-net-worth consumers annually, from over 200 countries/territories each month, giving your listing(s) unprecedented exposure to a global audience that may not have found it on your local website. The website, combined with the additional online and offline marketing and branding tools available to you through this program, enable you to more efficiently and effectively market your luxury listings to a targeted, high-net-worth audience.

2. LuxeAnalytics™ – LuxeAnalytics™ gives you valuable insight into the luxury consumer that is looking at your

listings. Through LuxeAnalytics™ you have the ability to learn how often consumers are viewing a property, what country they are coming from, what language they speak and more. And you can communicate that information directly to your seller in an easy-to-customize, print-ready flyer, right from the site.

3. LuxeIntroductions™ Letters – Let us assist you in introducing the Luxury Portfolio International® program to a

potential buyer, seller or recent lister. Simply sign your customer up in LuxeXchange and we will send a personal letter via mail or email, telling the client more about the program (limit 25/year).

4. Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine Gift Subscription – Gift your top customers a free 1-year

subscription (two issues) to our own Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine. This magazine features tons of luxury content, property features, design trends and more, and has significant US and International distribution (limit 25/year).

5. LuxeTrends® – Our regular e-newsletter highlights the latest items to know in all facets of the luxury world. Sales associates may sign into LuxeXchange and automatically send a personalized copy to current, past or even prospective customers.

6. Luxury Portfolio Blog – The goal of the blog is to uncover the luxury world’s uncommon and unusual and

help identify them as, or even before, they become trends. As a result, we are recognized by Elite Choice as having one of the top 125 luxury blogs, and are regularly mentioned on CNNmoney.com. Does your property have a story? Something unique, interesting and different to share? Simply email us at Support@LuxuryPortfolio.com with the story and suggestions. If it’s something we can cover we will post the information on your behalf – giving you, your company, your market and even your listings an even greater amount of exposure.

7. Digital Listing Presentation Tools – From our iPad-optimized listing presentation materials at

www.LuxuryListingPresentation.com to our customizable iPad app, telling the Luxury Portfolio International® story has never been easier.

8. Public Relations – Luxury Portfolio is always looking for interesting pitches to promote you and our network.

Have you noticed an interesting trend in the market, and do you have examples? For instance, has a client sold a home and donated the proceeds to charity, and do you believe this is becoming a more frequent phenomenon that would make for a great press release? If so, send an email with the subject line “Public Relations Story” to Communications@LuxuryPortfolio.com.

9. Luxury Portfolio Mobile – (The affluent consumer is driving the adoption of new technology, so it is critical to

ensure your listings are reaching this audience of tech-savvy potential buyers.) Through Luxury Portfolio, consumers can find your listings and browse no matter where they are from our mobile site LuxuryPortfolio.com/mobile or our iPadoptimized website.

10. Social Networking – For the latest news from the luxury marketplace, new Luxury Portfolio initiatives, photos

from our events, and to hear what other members are up to, we invite you to “like” our Facebook page (www.Facebook. com/LuxuryPortfolio), follow us on Twitter (@luxuryportfolio), follow us on Pinterest (@LuxuryPortfolio) and join our exclusive member’s only group on LinkedIn.

OFFICE WEBSITES Another way to search for homes is to browse through the featured “Showcase” homes on our office website. Our office website has: ■■

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Listing Xpress 2.0 Listing Xpress has everything you need to drive a successful online marketing campaign and maximize the exposure of your listings to potential buyers. Windermere’s Listing Xpress toolkit includes Craigslist Advertising and Lead Generation and Listing Performance Reports across all Windermere online marketing channels. Windermere’s online marketing channels include Windermere.com and other top real estate and search sites like Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Google, Yahoo and ReloHomeSearch.com.

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Product Details and Pricing For pricing, descriptions of each feature and more log on to WORC > Resources > Marketing > Listing Xpress 2.0 for. Sign-ups begin in January 2011 on WORC > Marketing >Listing Xpress 2.0.

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W E S T E R N WA S H I N G TO N | FO U R T H Q UA R T E R 2 015 The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to contact me.

A B O U T M AT T H E W G A R D N E R Mr. Gardner is the Chief Economist for Windermere Real Estate, specializing in residential market analysis, commercial/industrial market analysis, financial analysis, and land use and regional economics. He is the former Principal of Gardner Economics, and has over 25 years of professional experience both in the U.S. and U.K.

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A NNUA L CH A NG E I N HO M E SA LES

The Washington State economy has added almost 370,000 jobs since the lowest point of the recession at the start of 2010. Additionally, total employment is 176,000 jobs higher than seen at the 2008 peak. With a vast majority of our metropolitan areas having fully recovered from the job losses seen during the recession, I expect to see somewhat more modest job growth in the coming year. That being said, our economy will continue to expand, which will be a benefit to our region’s housing market.

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There were 16,895 home sales during the fourth quarter of 2015, up by 4.6% from the same period in 2014. Sales activity is starting to slow somewhat but this is due to inventory constraints. The growth in sales was most pronounced in Cowlitz and Lewis Counties and double-digit growth was also seen in Thurston County. Sales declines were seen in Grays Harbor County and Skagit County, but only minimally.

Q 4 -2 014 TO Q 4 -2 015 15.9%

(Longview MSA)

Lewis (Centralia MSA)

14.5%

Thurston (Olympia MSA)

10.3%

Pierce (Tacoma MSA)

9.7%

Kittitas (Ellensburg MSA)

9.3%

Snohomish (Everett MSA)

7.6%

Whatcom

7.4%

(Bellingham MSA)

San Juan (Friday Harbor MSA)

6.9%

Clallam

6.4%

(Port Angeles MSA)

Jefferson Kitsap

6.2%

(Port Townsend MSA)

4.0%

(Bremerton/Silverdale MSA)

Island (Oak Harbor)

1.7%

King (Seattle/Bellevue MSA)

0.9%

Mason (Shelton MSA)

0.8%

Skagit

-0.5%

(Mt. Vernon-Anacortes MSA)

Grays Harbor (Aberdeen MSA)

The number of home sales grew in all but two counties, with the average number of sales up by almost 6% from the same period in 2014.

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I am not surprised to see some decline in sales start to appear. Listing activity was down by 28% compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, and there were no counties where there were more homes for sale in Q4-2015 versus Q4-2014.

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Prices in the region rose by an average of 9.3% on a year-over-year basis but were 0.4% lower than seen in the third quarter of 2015. Unsurprisingly, no counties saw a drop in average home prices compared to fourth quarter last year. When compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, San Juan County again saw the fastest price growth with an increase of 37.6%. However, this county is notorious for extreme swings given the huge variations in prices in the San Juan Islands. Double-digit percentage gains were also seen in five other counties. As long as inventory constraints persist, it is likely that price growth will continue. That said, modest increases in interest rates, in combination with declining affordability conditions in several markets, will likely slow price appreciation.

A NNUA L CH A NG E I N HO M E SA LE PR I CES

Q 4 -2 014 TO Q 4 -2 015

San Juan (Friday Harbor MSA)

37.6%

Grays Harbor (Aberdeen MSA)

21.8%

Skagit

18.8%

(Mt. Vernon-Anacortes MSA)

King (Seattle/Bellevue MSA)

11.0%

Jefferson

(Port Townsend MSA)

10.2%

Whatcom

(Bellingham MSA)

10.1%

Mason (Shelton MSA)

9.5%

Island (Oak Harbor)

9.4%

Pierce (Tacoma MSA)

9.3%

Snohomish (Everett MSA)

8.8%

Lewis (Centralia MSA)

8.5%

Clallam

(Port Angeles MSA)

8.2%

Cowlitz

(Longview MSA)

7.4%

Kitsap

7.2%

(Bremerton/Silverdale MSA)

Kittitas (Ellensburg MSA)

7.0%

Thurston (Olympia MSA)

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The average number of days it took to sell a home dropped by nine days when compared to the third quarter of 2014.

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There were just two markets where the length of time it took to sell a home did rise, but the increases were minimal. Jefferson County saw an increase of eight days while Mason County rose by two days. King County remains the only market where it takes less than a month to sell a home.

AV ER AG E DAYS O N M A R K ET

Q 4 -2 015

King (Seattle/Bellevue MSA)

Snohomish (Everett MSA)

Kitsap

(Bremerton/Silverdale MSA)

Pierce (Tacoma MSA)

Thurston (Olympia MSA)

Skagit

(Mt. Vernon-Anacortes MSA)

Cowlitz

(Longview MSA)

Whatcom

(Bellingham MSA)

Island (Oak Harbor)

Clallam

(Port Angeles MSA)

Mason (Shelton MSA)

Kittitas (Ellensburg MSA)

Lewis (Centralia MSA)

Grays Harbor (Aberdeen MSA)

112

Jefferson

112

(Port Townsend MSA)

161

San Juan (Friday Harbor MSA) 0

100

125

150

175

This speedometer reflects the state of the region’s housing market using housing inventory, price gains, sales velocities, interest rates, and larger economics factors. For the fourth quarter of 2015, I have left the needle at the same position as the previous quarter. In as much as the market is still very heavily in favor of sellers, I fear that some markets are reaching price points that will test affordability. Furthermore, while inventory levels are likely to see some growth in 2016, it will not be enough to satisfy demand, adding further upward pressure to prices. Overall, 2015 was a stellar year with sales volumes and home prices moving higher across the board. In 2016, I believe we’ll see some growth in sales activity, as well as continued price growth – just at more modest levels than last year. Interest rates are going to rise moderately through the year, but still remain very competitive when compared to historic averages. In other words, any increase in interest rates should not be a major obstacle for home buyers. Looking forward, I believe 2016 will be a year of few surprises. Because it is an election year, I do not expect to see any significant governmental moves that would have a major impact on the U.S. economy or the housing market.

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Most Respected Real Estate Brands In an independent survey conducted by the Puget Sound Business Journal, readers were asked to identify Washington’s most respected company brands in a variety of business categories. Within the residential real estate category, Windermere Real Estate was selected by 58.8 percent of the survey respondents as the most respected real estate company brand in Washington.

Most Respected Real Estate Brands Percentage of votes 1 Windermere Real Estate .. .................................................58.8% 2

John L. Scott Real Estate ........................................................... 16.6%

Coldwell Banker Puget Sound Area Affiliates................. 6.9%

Redfin ......................................................................................................... 4.1%

Re/Max ..................................................................................................... 4.0%

This is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the July 29 –August 4, 2011 issue of Puget Sound Business Journal.

Windermere Stellar Business and industry, fine arts, higher education, city and rural living and abundant outdoor activities are all a part of life in Vancouver, USA where Windermere associates are actively helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. We started business in 1988 and are still locally owned and operated.

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU In Clark County, we have two locations to serve you – Vancouver Metro - downtown at the renovated former City Hall, and our Mill Plain IV Office - our eastside location in one of the area’s finest office complexes. Both of these prime locations have agents that average 15 years of real estate experience, as well as superior support services and state-of-the art technology and resources to best serve our customers. Our office environments are professional and inviting, allowing our agents to better serve our clients.

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210 E 13th Street, #100 Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 694-4050

Vancouver has a strong sense of community and we are proud to give back to the neighborhoods that have helped us succeed. Windermere’s highly educated, experienced sale associates participate in three times as many transactions as the industry standard in SW Washington. As a result, they are familiar with surrounding neighborhoods, the local real estate market, and issues and trends affecting your real estate needs. Windermere buyers and sellers enjoy a host of unique services such as the Premier Properties Marketing Program for upscale properties. The Windermere network of more than 300 offices and 7,000 agents puts you in touch with buyers and sellers throughout the 12 Western states and Canada. We are also affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the market leader in national and international brokerages to assist you in real estate services throughout the U.S. and the world. Our Mortgage brokerage, Penrith Home Loans, provides you with competitive loan rates and the convenience of “one stop shopping”.

OUR COMMITMENT Windermere’s sense of community is not limited to providing the best in real estate services. Through the non-profit Windermere Foundation, local families and children in need are provided essential food and services. All our agents make contributions from each real estate commission to support these programs. Recently The Children’s Justice Center, providing assistance to abused children, has received our special attention. During the last 3 years alone, Windermere has raised over $288,300 to support this essential community service. While residential real estate is the mainstay of our business, we also have associates to specialize in investment properties, land, new construction and relocation services.

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell real estate in Southwest Washington, we can help you make the right move! 12500 SE 2nd Circle Suite 205 Vancouver, WA 98684 (360) 253-3600

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Our Business Support Team is one of the best in the industry! They can help you with anything from pu ng your lis ng presenta on together, crea ng marke ng pieces, technology issues, or simply answering ques ons about RMLS. The Business Support Team is well versed in the many tools Windermere provides such as our database management system including:

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They always greet you with a smile and have a can‐do a tude. You will be in good hands with this team!

Why Windermere?

It’s about relationships. In 1972, John Jacobi set out to change the real estate industry by putting relationships before sales quotas, with an emphasis on service to our clients and our community. Over 40 years later, this mission has helped grow Windermere into one of the largest independent real estate companies in the nation, with more than 300 offices and 7,000 agents throughout the Western U.S. and Mexico. What this means for you: Exceptional service §§ Unsurpassed integrity §§ A strict code of ethics §§ Locally owned and operated offices §§ Neighborhood knowledge §§ Market expertise §§ Premium tools and services §§ Giving back to our communities §§ While the real estate industry has changed substantially over the years, our core values of relationships, community, collaboration, and professionalism have remained central to how we do business, and will continue to do so for years to come.

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hoMe UpdaTe Today, all types of homeowners view downsizing as an easy way to save money, live a simpler life and afford housing in expensive neighborhoods. However, making the transition to a smaller home does call for some pre-planning and extra efforts. See this issue of Home Update for insights – and contact

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Popular Remodeling Projects When looking around your home, do you sometimes imagine how your kitchen might look with brand-new cabinets? Or if expanding your weekend hobby space would allow you to turn it into a full-time business? Remodeling is a great way to enhance the livability— and the value—of your home. Here are some things you will want to know before you get started. Source: Remodeling Magazine “Cost vs. Value Report 2010–11”

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bigger family room, it seems many Americans are now ready to get back to the business of remodeling their homes. For the first time since 2006, the remodeling industry is predicting a significant increase—with 13% of all homeowners saying they’re going to tackle a remodeling project within the next year, and 72% of “affluent homeowners” saying the same.* If you’re planning to join the movement, do yourself a favor: Take the following advice into consideration before the hammers and nails start flying. continued on page 2

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OPEN HOUSES

One powerful way to create traffic and exposure for your home is by holding open houses. ■■

44 percent of buyers report using open houses as an important information source when looking for a home.*

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Open Houses also create “buzz” in the neighborhood.

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Neighbor referrals and signs comprise 16 percent of the ways in which buyers have found the homes they bought.*

This really is a case where seeing is believing. *National Association of REALTORS® 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

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PROFESSIONAL

PHOTOGRAPHY

The old adage says, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” There is a reason that some adages become old … because they are so true. Statistically we know that 83 percent* of the people searching online for homes want to see photos, photos and more photos. In order to make the best first impression, we display only professional photography that will appeal to as many buyers as possible. The premise is simple. Give buyers the information they want and it will prompt action. *National Association of REALTORS® 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

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AWARD-WINNING WEBSITE

LUXURYPORTFOLIO.COM LuxuryPortfolio.com is the award-winning website of Windermere’s global luxury network, Luxury Portfolio International®, with more properties priced over one million dollars than any other real estate network. The site achieves thousands of page-one positions on Google through extensive search engine and social media strategies, making it a top resource for sophisticated consumers searching for high-end properties online. LuxuryPortfolio.com markets 25,000 homes each year with multi-photo slideshows and interactive LuxeTours. Each listing is translated into nine languages and 60-plus currencies, which attracts monthly visitors from almost every country in the world. And not just any consumers visit the site— a typical visitor to LuxuryPortfolio.com has a household income of $1.124 million, and owns a primary home valued at more than $3.4 million and a secondary home valued at more than $5 million. When you sell your luxury home with Windermere, you’ll have the confidence of knowing it will receive the highest level of exposure through our global connections and powerful marketing tools like LuxuryPortfolio.com.

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LUXURY PORTFOLIO

A POWERFUL NETWORK

Windermere Real Estate is a proud member of Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (a.k.a. LeadingRE). LeadingRE is a “by-invitation” global network responsible for more transactions each year than any other real estate network. Our affiliation with this powerful organization gives us strong connections to well-respected firms in over 50 countries, and the benefit of a referral program that makes over 40,000 client introductions each year—more than any other real estate organization. Luxury Portfolio represents a virtual “who’s who” of homes: the largest online inventory of $1 million-plus homes of any luxury network or franchise. So when you sell your luxury home with Windermere, you can count on our connections to provide premium worldwide exposure, as well as access to a global pool of qualified buyers. 12,000

Total US Properties Total > $1M

10,500 9,000 7,500 6,000 4,500 3,000 1,500 0

Largest Percentage of Global $1M+ Listings

n LuxuryPortfolio.com n SothebysRealty.com n ChristiesRealEstate.com n ColdwellBankerPreviews.com

100%

85%

80%

64%

60%

41%

40% 20% 0%

n LuxuryPortfolio.com n ColdwellBankerPreviews.com n SothebysRealty.com

Source: Mintel International Website Survey Q4 2014

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LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL® MAGAZINE AN OVERVIEW The Luxury Portfolio International Magazine – to be released in August 2016 – features tons of luxury content, property features, design trends and more. In addition it includes significant US and International distribution via direct mail, domestic and international newsstands, first class domestic and international airline lounges worldwide, and distribution through Luxury Portfolio International® members in 30 countries. Property advertising is available in ¼ and full page ads only. We anticipate space to go very quickly – so RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Distribution includes: • Luxury Portfolio International Members • Direct mailed to luxury home enthusiasts • Sold on Barnes and Noble Newsstands in the U.S. and premium placement at Chapters Indigo bookstores throughout Canada • International Newsstands in 60+ Countries/Regions: Abu Dhabi, Al Khobar, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dubai, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jeddah, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monterrey, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos, United Kingdom, US Virgin Islands • International Airline Lounges: Air France: Newark, Boston, NYC, Washington, DC; Swiss Air: Washington, DC; Emirates: New York, Dubai; Alitalia: Rome, Milan, NYC; Virgin Air: Newark, NYC; SAS: Newark; Lufthansa: Frankfurt, NYC, Newark, Washington, DC: British Air: London, NYC (the NY lounge also includes Qantas, Iberia and Cathay Pacific); Air Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver; Korean Air: NYC, Seoul; JAL: Japan, NYC Total distribution: 100,000 high-net-worth consumers LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE PROPERTY PAGES:

Run Date

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Thursday, June 9

MATERIALS DEADLINE Friday, June 10

MAGAZINE PRODUCTION & SPECS

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NEW YORK, NY | $26,500,000

SUVRETTA, ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND | PRICE UPON REQUEST

BOCA RATON, FL | $9,950,000

This Duplex Condominium Penthouse floats above SoHo with breathtaking 360° views from every level. Intelligently designed and sumptuously landscaped, the 5,900 interior sq. ft. and 1,400 sq. ft. of private terraces make this four-bedroom penthouse, with study and library, the premier residence at 350 West Broadway - an ultra-discreet building with only seven residences. Encompassing the entire 9th and 10th floors, each level is accessible via keyed elevator or custom glass staircase. The expansive master suite has an adjoining glass and teak balcony, a walk-in closet/dressing room, and an Italian marble-encased five fixture bathroom with radiant heat floors, and steam shower. Over 240 linear feet of windows allow light to flood in from all directions. Atop the penthouse, the rooftop terrace is a splendid oasis with magical views of the New York City skyline that stretch from SoHo’s tree lined streets to the iconic Empire State Building and beyond.

An elegant gateway and large timber fencing set the tone of the estate, and announce a lavish interpretation of the traditional ‘Engadine’ style. Thick walls with a range of small windows recessed deeply into them, larger timber framed windows, carved timber, rock tiles, and window boxes are just a few of the typical Swiss architectural features that hallmark the estate’s five-level chalet and detached guest house. The luxurious amenities offered by Chesa Cherina include a gourmet kitchen, a supreme wine cellar, an elevator, garages for seven cars and an outstanding wellness area located on the lower level with a large swimming pool, a dazzling ‘Hammam’ with a spectacular dome ceiling, a well-equipped fitness center and a massage room. Chesa Cherina: a very rare alpine gem-stone!

Serenely set on the Intracoastal in Old Boca Raton’s prestigious beachside enclave, this brandnew estate is a livable work of modern art. Subtly glamorous modern style captures the essence in this brand-new masterwork in The Estates beachside enclave. This stunningly designed and furnished showpiece is the collaboration with builder J.H. Norman Construction Company, architect George Brewer and Marc-Michaels Interior Design. The five-bedroom residence is styled on sleek modular forms, natural finishes, and the latest technologic advances. Encased in coral-stone and impact-glass spans, the bold architecture adds warm contrasting design. Inside, artistic finishes such as the double-height linear fireplace and walnut accent wall give the open living spaces a balance of drama and intimacy. Under a canopy of palms, the sleek geometric pool is itself a work of art. At nightfall, the exquisite lighting and linear fire-pit set an exotic mood for memorable evening gatherings.

WETAG Consulting Ueli Schnorf — + 41 (0) 91 751 31 06

Premier Estate Properties, Inc. D’Angelo/Liguori — 001 866.281.6420

Stribling & Associates Michael Chapman — 001 646.613.2613

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WESTON, FL | $2,999,990

WESTON, MA | $2,998,000

Lakefront estate boasts over 7000’ sq. of luxurious living area and offers 6BR suites, library and bar. Butler’s pantry, 8 seat home theater and loft. 2nd story balcony looks out over a lushly landscaped and private patio, pool, spa and summer kitchen Italian marble flooring throughout the social areas.

Private setting and water views on 3 acres of manicured property. Contemporary lines throughout with elegant breakfast room, cook’s kitchen and family room. Master suite has walk-in dressing room and marble bath. Outstanding upstairs entertainment room/home office.

Keyes Company Holly & Bob Catania — 001 954.614-6207

Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. Real Estate Amy Mizner — 001 617.851.4909

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WEB ID: ABZW88

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Production Specs: • Ads include city name, state/country, price, broker name, agent name, agent phone, web ID, and description • Full Page Single photo size minimum: 9"x 12" • Large Vertical photo size minimum: 7"x 9" • Large Horizontal photo size minimum: 9"x 6" • Smaller photo minimum: 5"x 5" • ¼ page photo size minimum: 5"x 4" Description Character count: Full page: 1000 characters | ¼ pages: 300 characters

ST PETERSBURG, FL | $2,900,000

DALLAS, TX | $2,899,000

An amazing, waterfront, 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 7,066 sq. ft. estate is located in the heart of Northeast St. Petersburg on the prestigious brick-street of Coffee Pot Riviera! The outdoor, private tropical paradise features an outdoor living space with a large pool/spa and amazing water views.

Situated on .62 acre, this grand and gracious 6,800+sq. ft. custom home was built for entertaining. Large public rooms and a resort-style pool overlook an expansive greenbelt. There are multiple entertaining areas including a media center and game room, a library, ample storage and space for an elevator.

Smith & Associates Real Estate Ali Bearnarth — 001 727.560.4377

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate Ronda Needham — 001 214.217.3520

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• All Property pages are arranged in price descending order • Property pages will be at the end of the book and are available on a first come first serve basis • We can’t guarantee exact crop sizes for magazine publications due to production specs.

All property ads for the Luxury Portfolio International Magazine can now be reserved via LuxeXchange at http://xchange.luxuryportfolio.com/extranet/login.cfm. All Luxury Portfolio International members will receive a quantity of magazines for distribution locally. Full page advertisers receive 100 complimentary copies direct mailed to a provided list (US addresses) or shipped to one location (International addresses) at no additional charge.

AN UNRIVALED SHOWCASE FOR FINE PROPERTIES

LUXURY PORTFOLIO™

Windermere is proud to be part of Luxury Portfolio International™, which provides access to powerful tools to help market your home. These tools are designed to: ■■

Provide a sophisticated online portal for luxury listings priced over $899,900 at LuxuryPortfolio.com

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Attract local, national and international buyers. LuxuryPortfolio.com is translated into 9 languages and 60+ currencies. It is viewed by over 3 million high-net-worth visitors from 200+ countries/ territories each year

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Provide access to national and global publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, Unique Homes magazine and Velocity magazine

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Expose your listing to an international network of powerful luxury firms

Luxury Portfolio is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™, the largest global invitation-only network of locally branded independent brokerages, including Windermere Real Estate.

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REPRESENTING

LUXURY HOME BUYERS Windermere’s Premier PropertiesSM program is designed to meet the unique needs of clients interested in homes in some of our most refined neighborhoods. Here are some of the features that make Windermere the first choice for high-end buyers: ■■

Among the most experienced high-end agents in the West

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Cutting-edge search features on our industry-leading website, Windermere.com, make it easy to filter your search to meet your criteria

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Frequent networking opportunities among agents specializing in the luxury market

Whatever your style or preferences, the expertise of Windermere’s agents, combined with the tools of the Premier Properties program, can help you find the home that meets your every desire.

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THE PREMIER PROGRAM FOR

LUXURY PROPERTIES BENEFITS INCLUDE: ■■

Targeted advertising vehicles that reach an affluent audience

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Enhanced online presence on Windermere.com

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Networking opportunities with agents representing clients in high-end markets

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Specialized signage to set your home apart

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Elegant direct marketing materials

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International exposure

The Premier Properties program focuses on accomplishing our mutual objectives: professionally marketing your property to qualified buyers and selling it at the best possible price.

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WINDERMERE.COM Another way to get your home sold quickly is through detailed information and pictures on Windermere.com.

Search Properties

Online collaboration with your Windermere agent

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On average one million monthly visits

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On average 500,000 property listings

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Information about every MLS listing available in your area

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Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer

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A “save your favorite” feature

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RSS feeds of new listings that match your search criteria

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Open House search

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Featured “Showcase” and “Premier” homes on the home page

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Find a new Home

Sell your Home

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$1,900,000

Lakeside, WA

Home Tips

Five easy ways to increase your home’s resale value

Home Buying 101

Learn about the buying process in these step-by-step videos

Premier Properties

Windermere is a good fit

Windermere Builder Solutions Windermere Senior Transitions

Windermere Relocation Services

Share tools for email and social media

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Better understand the buying or selling process

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Read the Windermere blog

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Use the mortgage calculator

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Join Us

Destination Living Program

In addition to searching for homes, buyers and sellers use Windermere.com to:

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Anita Agent?

Start your next chapter

Windermere.com has: ■■

Need an Agent?

Brush up on real estate terms

Every time you buy or sell a home with Windermere, a donation is made to the Windermere Foundation. Thanks for helping us support low-income and homeless families in our community.

Thank You

Windermere in The News More about our latest news and offers, Windermere in The News

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Institutional and Cash Real Estate Buyers Drop to 4-year lows in the U.S. World Property Journal

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Let the power of technology and Windermere.com work for you.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Real Estate Relationships

Worldwide

Windermere Relocation and Referral Services is a proud member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of premier firms who collectively sell more real estate than any national brand. By using Windermere Relocation and Referral Services’ resources, I have access to more than 500 qualified brokerages, in over 30 countries around the globe.

are taking a larger slice of the shrinking pie. Again this year, they boast the highest number of sales among the top 500 residential firms in the United States. Windermere Relocation and Referral Services will place you with the best brokerage based on your personal needs and wishes, and will follow through with all parties until closing.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® continues to outpace the competition, even during a difficult market. Their outstanding firms MORE HOME SALES AMONG THE TOP 500 COMPANIES

2011 TOTAL HOME SALES UNITS BY THE TOP 500 U.S. REAL ESTATE FIRMS

Source: REAL Trends 500 for 2011 production.

Share of total transactions produced by the country’s top 500 firms.

n Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® n Coldwell Banker n Keller Williams n RE/MAX n Prudential n Unaffiliated Firms n Century 21 n ERA n Better Homes & Gardens n Realty Executives n Sotheby’s International n Real Living n The Corcoran Group

27% LEADING REAL ESTATE

COMPANIES OF THE WORLD ® 527,953 UNITS

10%

PRUDENTIAL 192,297 UNITS

12%

20%

RE/MAX 239,173 UNITS

COLDWELL BANKER 404,195 UNITS

13%

KELLER WILLIAMS 258,443 UNITS

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How our partnerships

Increase Your Home’s Exposure Windermere Relocation and Referral Services is a proud member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of premier firms which collectively produces the highest number of home sales in the United States. As a part of our affiliation, all Windermere agents have access to RELOHomeSearch.com. Over 500 top real estate companies around the world link their websites to RELOHomeSearch.com. In addition, the useful community information on the site draws home buyers by the thousands every day from Google™, Yahoo!®, bing™, and other popular search engines. This ensures your home is seen by a relevant home-buying audience.

RELOHomeSearch.com includes: ■

3,000+ real estate articles

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School information

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Cost of living comparisons

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Home sale data

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Google™ mapping

This powerful online exposure is just part of the marketing strategy we make available to you through Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. By using these resources, your agent will make sure that your home will get the exposure it needs.

2008 total Home Sales units by the top 500 u.s. real estate firms

29% Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

10% prudential

11% Keller williams

23% Coldwell Banker 13% Re/Max

n n n n n n n n n n n n

LeadingRE Coldwell Banker RE/MAX Keller Williams Prudential Independent (non LeadingRE) Century 21 ERA Realty Executives GMAC Sotheby’s Better Homes & Gardens

Share of 1,891,368 total transactions produced by the country’s top 500 firms.

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I’M LOCAL I’M GLOBAL

OVER ONE MILLION TRANSACTIONS VALUED AT $314 BILLION IN ANNUAL HOME SALES

GLOBAL REACH, HUMAN TOUCH. Being part of the global economy goes far beyond technology; it requires

OVER 500 FIRMS

the human touch. We are proud to belong to the global network whose name says

3,500 OFFICES

it all — Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.® Only the best of the best are

120,000 SALES ASSOCIATES

part of this collection. Wherever you go, the Leading Real Estate Companies of the

NEARLY 50 COUNTRIES

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World® logo is a symbol of the finest local real estate professionals. Argentina

England

Panama

Aruba

France

Portugal

Austria

French West Indies

Puerto Rico

Bahamas

Germany

Romania

Belgium

Iceland

Singapore

Belize

Ireland

Sint Maarten

British Virgin Islands

Italy

South Africa

Canada

Jamaica

Spain

Cayman Islands

Japan

Switzerland

China

Luxembourg

Trinidad & Tobago

Costa Rica

Macedonia

Turks & Caicos

Czech Republic

Mauritius

United Arab Emirates

Denmark

Mexico

United States

Dominican Republic

New Zealand

U.S. Virgin Islands

LOCAL STRENGTH

GLOBAL POWERHOUSE Windermere Real Estate is a proud member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of premier firms who collectively sell more real estate than any national brand. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® consistently outpaces the competition, boasting the highest number of sales among the top 500 residential firms in the United States. These connections make us a national and global—not just local—real estate company working on your behalf.

MORE U.S. HOME SALES VOLUME IN 2014 THAN ANY NATIONAL REAL ESTATE BRAND VOLUME SHOWN IN BILLIONS OF DOLLARS

350

$321 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

$240

300

n Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® n RE/MAX n Coldwell Banker n Keller Williams n Century 21 n Berkshire Hathaway Home Services n Prudential n Sotheby’s n ERA n Real Living n Realty Executives n Better Homes & Gardens n HomeSmart

$231

$181

$118 $82 $57

250 200 150 100 50

$52 $36

$29

$23

$16

* Actual member statistics for LeadingRE and estimates for other networks using average sales units per agent and average sales price for firms in each respective network from published sources for 2014 production.

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OVER 500 FIRMS 3,500 OFFICES 120,000 ASSOCIATES OVER 50 COUNTRIES OVER ONE MILLION TRANSACTIONS $321 BILLION IN ANNUAL HOME SALES n

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WORLD-CLASS SERVICE,

WORLD-CLASS INTRODUCTIONS We can assist you anywhere in the world. As an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, we have access to the highest caliber of real estate professionals in over 50 countries and across six continents. When buying or selling property outside of our local market, our world-class connections can help with real estate needs throughout our continent and to points around the globe. Let us introduce you to a carefully selected sales associate that will provide you with extraordinary service — anywhere your real estate needs take you. Our global network is comprised of the very best real estate companies and the most talented professionals in the world. These associates ensure personal service with access to quality real estate connections. This level of service and quality is the reason why a meaningful introduction is made through our network every five minutes.

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OVER 500 FIRMS 3,500 OFFICES 120,000 ASSOCIATES OVER 50 COUNTRIES OVER ONE MILLION TRANSACTIONS $321 BILLION IN ANNUAL HOME SALES n

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I’M LOCAL I’M GLOBAL

I HAVE CONNECTIONS TO THE VERY BEST REAL ESTATE BROKERS. OVER ONE MILLION TRANSACTIONS VALUED AT $314 BILLION IN ANNUAL HOME SALES

As an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World,® we are connected to the very best real estate brokers. Our worldwide network dominates in more markets across the U.S., with #1 market rankings in 39% of the top markets — significantly more than our closest national franchise competitor. Once again proving the power of connecting local brands with a pervasive national and global network.

PERCENTAGE OF TOP 108 U.S. MARKETS IN WHICH NETWORK AFFILIATES WERE #1 IN SALES VOLUME, TRANSACTION SIDES OR BOTH IN 2013

OVER 500 FIRMS

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

39%

3,500 OFFICES 120,000 SALES ASSOCIATES NEARLY 50 COUNTRIES

Coldwell Banker

24%

Keller Williams

Unaffiliated Firms

RE/MAX

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

4% 3%

Prudential

2% Sotheby’s 2% ERA 2% Century 21 1% Realty Executives 0

Source: REAL Trends Market Leaders for 2013.

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I’M LOCAL I’M GLOBAL

OVER ONE MILLION TRANSACTIONS VALUED AT $314 BILLION IN ANNUAL HOME SALES OVER 500 FIRMS 3,500 OFFICES

FROM COAST TO COAST AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN, WE’VE GOT IT COVERED.

120,000 SALES ASSOCIATES NEARLY 50 COUNTRIES

As an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World,® we have a real estate professional ready to help you find your ideal home throughout our continent and to points around the globe. Whether it’s a country house, a property in a resort location, or an in-town apartment, we can help you find the perfect property when you work with the best names in real estate — Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.® Real estate is still a local business — Our network is comprised of the very best locally and regionally branded real estate professionals in the United States. With a local focus and a national/global view, our associates will ensure the best personal attention with the finest access to quality real estate connections.

Equal Housing Opportunity

I’M LOCAL I’M GLOBAL

OVER ONE MILLION TRANSACTIONS VALUED AT $314 BILLION IN ANNUAL HOME SALES OVER 500 FIRMS 3,500 OFFICES

LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, POWERFUL MARKETING.

120,000 SALES ASSOCIATES NEARLY 50 COUNTRIES

WE MARKET YOUR PROPERTY TO THE WORLD. When selling your home, you need global exposure in addition to the strong marketing expertise we deliver locally. As an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World,® we have the resources to market your property to the highest possible number of potential buyers. With 120,000 talented associates around the world, we expose your property to buyers on six continents ensuring more eyes on your property. In addition, we receive inbound clients from other affiliates around the globe who are interested in purchasing a home. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is a pedigree denoting the very best companies who represent qualified clientele and wish to do business with similar firms. Each year our network is collectively responsible for over one million transactions on a global basis. When your home is posted to our website locally, it is immediately promoted on the LeadingRE.com website. It is also immediately connected to the websites of over 500 or our affiliated real estate firms in the world.

Equal Housing Opportunity

I will never forget the

heart of our

Windermere agents and the broker that supported us when we really needed the help! I think you guys are amazing!

local

— Susan, Vision House

important than ever to have the valuable partnership with the Windermere Foundation. Because of your generosity we have been able to provide more scholarships for low-income families who can benefit from the Y’s after-school programs. It has been more

— Julie, YMCA of the Inland Northwest

20 Years of Giving kids living in foster care in our community are having fuller, happier childhoods and looking forward to brighter futures. Thanks to you,

— Janis, Treehouse

A Family Company Creating Relationships and Community Stories like these can only exist thanks to generous Windermere Real Estate associates and public supporters of the Windermere Foundation. Together we have raised over 21 million dollars since 1989 to help low-income and homeless families across the West.

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COMMITMENT TO

COMMUNITY Windermere understands the importance of giving back to our community. Enriching the neighborhoods in which we live and work is an integral part of how we do business. That is why we donate a portion of our commission from every transaction to benefit the Windermere Foundation. ■■

Since 1989, the Foundation has collected and contributed over $30 million.

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Assistance is provided to non-profit agencies dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families in our community.

WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN WINDERMERE’S COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY. ■■

Every year since 1984, Windermere agents have dedicated a day of work to those in need.

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These hands-on projects benefit a wide variety of communitybased organizations.

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Projects have included maintenance at a senior center, construction of a children’s playground and sorting duties at a food bank.

I am pleased to be a part of such an important mission. It’s just the right thing to do.

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Windermere Stellar

HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR TRANSITION? 1. Is your present firm penalizing you by reducing your split for transactions left in escrow? Ask about our Step Over Assistance Program. 2. Overwhelmed with the process of moving? We will assign a full-time staff member to take care of all your license transfers and paperwork, listings on RMLS, signage or any other transition details you need handled. 3. How about technology assistance? We will provide one-on-one training for you or your assistance in all the Windermere marketing programs, plus make the necessary transition or connections to your own proprietary systems. You know the decision to move to Windermere is the correct one. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the details or your busy work schedule keep you from this important career move.

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Vancouver, WA 98660

O: 360-694-4050

WINDERMERE STELLAR COMMISSION SCHEDULE I.

This commission plan and its terms and conditions shall govern the commission pay-out to all Windermere Associates for closed real estate transactions.

II.

For all Associates whether in a calendar or anniversary year the commission payout shall be: 60/40--During any calendar year/12 month anniversary year, the Associate shall receive 60% of the listing and/or selling portion of the commission received by the Broker based upon the Associates role in the transaction. 100%--Once the Associate has earned the Broker $19,950 in fully paid and received company dollar, the commission shall be paid 100% to the Associate less appropriate taxes and deductions.

III.

Transactions Fees: Each Associate will pay $175.00 per closed transaction commencing on the Associates calendar/anniversary year for the first 10 transaction in said 1 year period.

IV.

Monthly Fees: Each Associate shall pay $65 per month to the Company as a miscellaneous fee.

In-House Splits: For the purposes of in-house transactions, 55% will be allocated to the listing side and 45% shall be allocated to the selling side.

VI.

Commission Modification: The Broker reserves the right to modify this commission plan at anytime, upon 30 day written notice to Associate.

VII.

Shared Commissions: Arrangements for commissions shared between two or more Windermere Stellar Associates shall be expressed as a percentage of the listing or selling side and paid out according to each Associate's split at the time of closing.

VIII.

Fee/Costs: Broker shall deduct any and all fees, and costs applicable to Associate's real estate activity, including but limited to, franchise fees, B & O taxes, E & O charges, foundation fees, advertising or marketing charges and Association of Realtor charges.

IX.

Company Discount: Associates will receive one personal transaction per year with no company dollar.

Dated: _________________________

_________________________________ Windermere Stellar

____________________________ Associate

WINDERMERE STELLAR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This Agreement, made and entered into this ___ day of ________, 20__, between WINDERMERE STELLAR, a Washington corporation, herein called "Firm" whose address is 210 E 13th Street, Suite 100, Vancouver, Washington and _________________, herein called "Broker" whose address is _______________________, _______________.

WITNESSETH: The Firm is a duly licensed real estate broker under the laws of the State of Washington and is engaged in the real estate brokerage business. The Broker is a duly licensed real estate sales broker or associate broker under the laws of the State of Washington. NOW, THEREFORE, in view of the premises and in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree: 1)

This Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year from the above date and may be terminated by either party upon two weeks advance written notice to the other. If this Agreement terminates or is terminated by one of the parties, the rights of the parties to any commission or for payment of expenses shall not be divested.

The Firm agrees to maintain a real estate office equipped with desks, telephones, furnishings and facilities suitable for real estate business and will make available all current listings to the Broker. The Broker agrees to work diligently to sell, lease or rent any and all real estate listed with the Firm. Unless authorized in writing by the Firm, the Broker shall not have authority to bind the Firm to any promise or representation, nor shall Firm be liable for any Broker incurred expense. Both parties agree to conform to and abide by all laws, rules and regulations and codes of ethics of the Federal government, State of Washington and the National Association of Realtors that are binding upon or applicable to real estate Firms and Brokers.

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All advertising shall be handled by the Firm and in the name of the Firm. The Broker shall not publish any advertising or promotional material or merchandise, directly or indirectly, without approval of the Firm.

The Firm shall have the right, after notifying the Broker, to return earnest money deposits and documents and to settle, adjust or compromise suits, actions, disputes and controversies in which Broker is a party. Suits can only be commenced in the name of the Firm. Controversies between two or more Brokers shall be arbitrated by the Firm at the request of any party. The Firm's decision shall be final and binding on all the parties.

The Sales Broker shall be responsible for payment of all sums necessary to engage in real estate brokerage activity, including license fees, all dues and charges of multiple listing services, National, State or County Board of Realtor dues or charges, State of Washington B & O taxes, and any expenses or costs necessarily incurred by the Broker in performing his/her normal real estate activities. Should Firm incur any such expense by Broker, Firm shall have the right to deduct the amount due from any future commission payment.

Broker agrees to carry general auto liability insurance at Broker's own expense, with limits of liability of not less that $100,000.00 bodily injury for one person. $300,000.00 bodily injury for more than one person arising out of a single accident, and $50,000.00 for property damage. Broker is to secure an endorsement naming WINDERMERE STELLAR as an additional insured.

All information, paper, contracts, books of account, methods of doing business or copies thereof shall remain the sole property of WINDERMERE STELLAR, and Broker shall not use to his or her own advantage, during or after termination of the Agreement, nor permit the same to be so used by any competing person, corporation or company or remove the same from the corporation's premises at any time. Broker shall endeavor to increase the goodwill of the corporation. Upon termination of this Agreement, Broker shall return to Firm all keys, writings, documents and property belonging to the Firm. Broker acknowledges that listings are the property of the Firm.

Broker agrees to indemnify and save and hold Firm harmless in the event Firm is required to respond in damages by reason of any misrepresentations, misconduct, promises or untrue statements made by Broker during the term of this Agreement or arising out of any transaction that occurred during the term of this Agreement.

This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties' intentions that so far as shall be in conformity with law the Broker be an (2)

independent contractor and not the Firm's employee and, in conformity therewith, that Broker retain sole and absolute discretion and judgment in the manner and means of carrying out the Broker selling and soliciting activities. Therefore, the parties hereto are and shall remain independent contractors bound by the provisions hereof. The Broker is under the control of the Broke as to the result of Brokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work only and not as to the means by which such results is accomplished. This Agreement shall not be construed as a partnership and the Firm shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Broker. To comply with Federal law, it is specifically agreed and understood that Broker will not be treated as an employee for Federal tax purposes, with respect to Broker's services under this Agreement. Similarly, Broker will not be treated as an employee with respect to said services for the State of Washington tax purposes, if any such taxes are applicable. 10)

The attached Compensation Plan is hereby made a part of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, that parties hereto, having read this entire Agreement consisting of three (3) pages, plus the attached Compensation Plan, have executed these presents in duplicate on this, the day and year first above written.

ACCEPTED; AGREED TO:

WINDERMERE STELLAR

BROKER

By:____________________________

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WINDERMERE COMMISSION SCHEDULE FEE OFFICE

MILL PLAIN ONE $1,000.00

per month desk fee for open area

$1,100.00

per month for triple office

$1,250.00

per month for semi-private office

$1,350.00

per month for private office

10.00

per transaction Foundation fee

37.50

per side Errors & Omissions fee

90.00

per month supply/technology fee (forms, stationery, signs, excluding opens and first 250 copies)

215.00

per transaction - fee for 10 transactions each year

Agents pay for advertising, long distance calls, open house signs, 4 cents per copy over 250 copies per month, personal supplies, B & O taxes and industrial accident charges, MLS and Board fees. Fee to Windermere Services is incorporated in monthly desk fee. Monthly desk fees are due each month, in advance, and payable on the first business day of the month. A late fee of $100.00 for each desk fee due will be assessed for delinquent payments. This fee will start on the 5th day of each month. In-House Splits: For the purposes of in-house transactions, 55% will be allocated to the listing side and 45% shall be allocated to the selling side.

Business Investment – Vancouver Metro Monthly Business Resources

Per Transaction Windermere Services

5% of GCI

Shared with company

Windermere Foundation Contribution Transaction (currently caps at 10 transactions per contract year) Risk Management – Agent on One Side Or Risk Management – Agent on Both Sides

$ $ $

10 175 37.50

Other Core Business Investments Contract Management DocuSign (a discounted rate through Windermere Stellar) Zipforms (Windermere and clause library at no additional cost)

$ $

114 annually 79 annually

$ $ $ $ $ $

150 one-time 584 annually 105 quarterly 133 one-time 33 quarterly 146.25 every 2 years

Industry CCAR Application CCAR Dues RMLS Service RMLS Sentrilock Startup RMLS Sentrilock Service Washington Real Estate License

All fees subject to change

210 E 13th Street, Suite 100

Vancouver, WA 98660

O: 360-694-4050

For more than twenty years Windermere has provided Brokers with access to a “qualified profit sharing” retirement plan with 18 mutual funds and 5 model portfolios.

Profit sharing plans are ideal for the self employed whose income varies month-‐to-‐month and year-‐to-‐year. Contributions are under your control. They can be changed, stopped or restarted as your income and financial situation warrants. Profit sharing plans allow self-‐employed sole proprietors or partners, or incorporated individuals, to make discretionary contributions from earnings on a tax-‐deductible basis. Taxes on earnings are deferred until the money is withdrawn from your account. Investment options in a profit sharing plan have the look and feel of a 401(k) plan. Who is eligible to Participate? All U.S. Windermere licensed brokers/agents are eligible to adopt and participate in the plan. The program accommodates those who are sole proprietors as well as those who have incorporated into S-‐Corps or LLCs. Employees of participating agents may enroll under their broker’s plan. To make contributions and take 2016 deductions, adoption and enrollment paperwork must be filed on or before December 31, 2016. What are the contribution limits for 2016? Sole Proprietors: the lesser of 20% of modified net Schedule C profit or $53,000 in 2016. Incorporated Individuals (LLC, S-Corps, C-Corps): the lesser of 25% of eligible W-‐2 compensation or $53,000 in 2016. The IRS provides a step-‐by-‐step formula for determining modified net profit in IRS Publication 560. Go to the IRS’s web site at www.irs.gov and download Publication 560. Agent Plan 010116 1p Flyer.docx

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