The Windermere Advantage
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 50 years, this mission has helped grow Windermere into one of the largest real estate companies in the nation, with more than 300 offices and 7,000+ agents throughout the Western U S and Mexico
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 for years to come
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
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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.
THE WINDERMERE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
We donate a portion of our commission from every transaction to benefit the Windermere Foundation.
Since 1989, the Foundation has collected and contributed over $50 million Assistance is provided to non-profit agencies dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families in our community.
Since 1984, Windermere agents have dedicated an annual day of work to those in need. These hands-on projects benefit a wide variety of local organizations
THE WINDERMERE CUP
Started in 1987, this event has become one of the world's premier rowing competitions and a staple of Seattle's rowing community
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When you sell your home with Windermere, you get more than local expertise Our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® connects you to a global network of real estate experts to find the right buyer for your home
70+ COUNTRIES / 550 FIRMS / 4,700 OFFICES / 136,000 ASSOCIATES 1.2 MILLION TRANSACTIONS ANNUALLY / $586 BILLION IN TOTAL
❱ Gain access to a network of premier firms responsible for 1 2 million annual transactions in over 70 countries across six continents Windermere com listings are immediately promoted on LeadingRE.com and 550+ real estate affiliate websites around the world Referrals to international buyers searching for listings in your area
HOME 2021 U S HOME SALES VOLUME
WORLDWIDE MARKETING FOR YOUR
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The information set forth in the chart is sourced from REAL Trends Top 500 for 2021, realtrends com Neither LeadingRE nor its member companies are responsible for the accuracy of third-party data presented herein Volume shown in billions of dollars RE/MAX Sotheby’s Compass Bershire Hathaway eXp Realty Keller Williams Coldwell Banker Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® $139 $132 $115 $113 $251 $353 $317 $405 © 2 0 2 2 W N D E R M E R E S E R V C E S C O M P A N Y A L L R G H T S R E S E R V E D W O R C 0 6 2 2 5 0 0
Using Market Data to Make Informed Decisions
As a member of Windermere Real Estate, the leading real estate company in the Western U.S., I have access to the latest housing and economic data to help you make informed decisions, thanks to our Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner.
Matthew Gardner has been a real estate economist for more than 30 years in both the U S and U K He specializes in residential market analysis, commercial/industrial market analysis, financial analysis, and land use and regional economics His study and interpretation of this economic data, and its impact on the real estate market, gives me unique insights into short- and long-term housing trends that are important to consider when buying or selling a home
Each quarter I am pleased to share The Gardner Report, Matthew's market update, to keep you up-to-date on his latest analysis of the local economy and housing market I hope you find this information helpful, and of course, I am always available to answer any questions you may have
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Something you may not know is that Windermere takes its standard of service to its clients very seriously As members of the National Association of REALTORS® , we agree to abide by a strict code of ethics that is based in professionalism and consumer protection To further reinforce our commitment to our clients, Windermere has built upon the REALTOR® code of ethics by establishing what we call our Windermere Standards of Practice outlining how we believe our clients deserve to be treated
WINDERMERE AGENT EXPECTATIONS
Always put the clients’ interests first
Be up-to-date on the latest real estate laws and local issues
Do not discriminate against any party based on race, religion, sex or other legally protected classes
Treat you and everyone involved in your transaction with the greatest respect. Follow all MLS rules as well as the NAR code of ethics
Keep you informed promptly and regularly
In short, our Standards of Practice ensure that Windermere agents hold themselves to an even higher level of competence and accountability
We hope this translates into a more satisfying real estate experience and peace-of-mind for our clients, knowing that doing right by them is our highest priority If you would like a copy of our Standards of Practice, I would be happy to provide one to you
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With over 1 4 million members, the NAR is America’ s largest professional association and is involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries
NOT EVERY REAL ESTATE AGENT IS A REALTOR® BENEFITS OF CHOOSING A REALTOR®
Only real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) can call themselves
REALTORS® . The NAR is America’s largest professional association and is involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.As a REALTOR® I pledge to abide by the NAR’s strict Code of Ethics.Only REALTORS® are held accountable for their ethical behavior. As a Windermere associate and a REALTOR® , I am committed to providing you with the highest standard of service and integrity.
REALTORS® work hard to protect your property rights and to keep real estate excise taxes as low as possible
REALTORS® have been instrumental in the implementation of many tax incentives for home buyers over the years.
REALTORS® have access to legal counsel to help answer those questions that put your mind at ease, all at no extra cost to you!
REALTORS® have consistently worked to increase FHA and VA loan limits to make sure you’re not paying higher fees to purchase an average home in your market
REALTORS® have access to the latest legal and legislative issues that they need to know to best represent your real estate needs
REALTORS® take extra classes and earn designations to prove excellence in various areas of real estate
REALTORS® have worked diligently to preserve the full usage of waterfront properties
REALTORS® fight hard to keep the mortgage deduction credit unchanged
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Windermere’ s relocation network connects me to knowledgeable agents worldwide. And since so much of real estate is based on relationships, I’ m able to pull together resources that will facilitate your relocation
MY EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK WINDERMERE RELOCATION SERVICES
I can refer you to Windermere associates in several Western states who share my philosophy of quality customer service Through my professional memberships in the real estate industry, I can refer you to a qualified real estate practitioner with specialized training. In addition, I have a broad range of business connections in real-estate-related as well as non-realestate-related industries.
Our relocation network combines an understanding of relocation and real estate with the most current industry insights, to design a relocation program tailored for you.Windermere’s relocation management offers services to fit your specific needs, whether you are moving due to a corporate relocation, family needs or change of lifestyle. Services can include providing community and practical information about your destination area, relocation guides and, if needed, temporary housing arrangements.
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Whether you are moving across the street or across the region, the Windermere network of offices is poised to help you make the right move.
In addition to our local expertise, we are happy to provide details on housing, community profiles and statistics for the area in which you are moving We’ll even refer a qualified agent to you that can assist with your new home search anywhere in the world
300+ OFFICES
MORE THAN 7,000 AGENTS
COMPLETE COVERAGE THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN U.S. AND MEXICO
LARGEST REGIONAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY IN THE U.S.
HAWAII O AHU HONOLULU HAWA I MAU OLYMP A PORTLAND SAN D EGO LAS VEGAS BO SE CABO SAN LUCAS SALT LAKE C TY SCOTTSDALE DENVER CALIFORNIA OREGON SEATTLE WASHINGTON NEVADA IDAHO UTAH ARIZONA MONTANA COLORADO
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Through the Windermere Ready program, we can front your home improvement costs and provide concierge services to make your home more competitive on the market. From decluttering and deep cleaning to major repairs or replacements, together we ’ll set your home up for selling success
A small upfront investment can yield a big payoff when selling your home To help with that process, Windermere Ready provides a loan to cover the costs of upgrades like painting, landscaping, cleaning, and staging You’ll receive the funds quickly and pay nothing until your home sells I will work with you to determine which improvements will have the biggest impact at market You can choose your own service providers, or I can connect you with experienced local contractors
CONCIERGE-LEVEL SERVICE SIMPLE, SPEEDY APPLICATION PROCESS QUICK
FUNDING
NO PAYMENTS DUE BEFORE CLOSING
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You can buy before you sell with the Windermere Bridge Loan. This is an exclusive tool that I can use to help you buy real estate when you find it
You can make a non-contingent offer, which makes your offer more attractive to sellers, and you don’t have to risk losing your new home while waiting for your own property to sell The amount you owe on your home, plus the bridge loan, cannot be more than 65 percent of the value of your current home
The approval process takes only a few days The loan fee is just one percent of the loan amount, due upon disbursement of the loan No payments are necessary on the loan before your home closes unless you choose to make a payment The principal and interest are due when the home closes, or six months following disbursement, whichever comes first The Windermere Bridge Loan It’ s fast It’ s easy And it’ s at my fingertips, ready to help you get into your new home
STRONGER NEGOTIATING POSITION
SIMPLE APPLICATION PROCESS
FAST PROCESSING
NO PAYMENTS DUE BEFORE CLOSING
INNOVATIVE PROGRAM WITH COMPETITIVE FEES AND INTEREST RATES
Additionally, our partnership with Penrith Home Loans offers a variety of financing programs, and our local Penrith Branch Manager/Mortgage Consultant, Cherie Kesti, has 20+ years in the industry.
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All of us at Windermere Real Estate are committed to the principles of Fair Housing practices for all Fair Housing is a matter of treating all people equally while adhering to federal, state, and local laws
FAIR HOUSING ISSUES
Many buyers and sellers ask questions about the people who live in a neighborhood Such questions are outside the scope of our professional practice Some of them raise Fair Housing issues, and all of them seek subjective judgments rather than objective information
THE LAW
Federal law prohibits discrimination in a real estate transaction based on race, color, religion, familial status, sex, handicap, and/or national origin, and state laws may prohibit discrimination on other bases, such as sexual orientation, veteran/military status, ancestry, and others
Buyers: Ask your agent about including a “Neighborhood Review” contingency in your purchase forms to give yourself time to explore the neighborhood before making a final decision
Sellers: If you receive a bona fide offer on a property, you cannot refuse to sell to or negotiate
with the prospective buyer based on the aforementioned prohibited criteria You may not falsely represent that the home is no longer for sale, nor can you advertise the home with an indication of preference or limitation on what type of people may purchase it
Agents are prohibited from “steering” prospective buyers to specific neighborhoods based on the aforementioned criteria A victim of discrimination may pursue a civil lawsuit or an administrative claim and seek a temporary restraining order, permanent injunction, actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney’ s fees
FURTHER RESOURCES
For more information, explore your local librariesʼ resources on census figures in your neighborhood(s) of interest Local police precinct stations and school districts can also provide statistical information to aid your research Otherwise, much information is available on the Internet to help you determine which neighborhood best suits your needs
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I retain only a portion of the total commission, minus my business expenses
Questions? Let's connect. I'm happy to discuss this with you and provide you with more detailed information
NET INCOME IF THE SALES PRICE IS THE TOTAL COMMISSION IS NET INCOME $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ * Business expenses include but are not limited to: office fees Multiple Listing Service fees Realtor Association dues, automobile expenses, communication expenses, personal marketing expenses, advertising expenses, office supplies and equipment listing and selling expenses insurance and continuing education To the Office Less Income Tax To the Buyersʼ Agent Less Business Expenses Less Self Employment Tax Less Income Tax To the Sellersʼ Agent Less Business Expenses Less Self Employment Tax To the Office © 2 0 2 2 W N D E R M E R E S E R V C E S C O M P A N Y A L L R G H T S R E S E R V E D W O R C 0 6 2 2 5 0 0
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