Don't let the chance to earn extra income
Pass you by.
GO ahead and register a TeamBuilder candidate while there's still time left.
Tuesday, January 31 is the last day to make a referral and qualify for the TeamBuilder PKCopoly event with your fellow sales professionals, brokers and owners. Don't forget, if your referral is hired, you'll also be entered for a chance to win the TeamBuilder grand prize drawing!
Don't waste another minute. . .get in the game now. Taking part is very easy; just complete these three simple steps:
• Identify an agent candidate who would be a good fit
• Refer the potential new agent to your broker
• Help your broker set up a meeting/interview
Contact your broker with any questions.
It's Groundhog Day! Remind Your COI with an eCard
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow next week? Groundhog Day will be celebrated on Thursday, February 2.
Most people are familiar with the legend that if it is cloudy when a Phil emerges from his burrow on Groundhog Day, he will leave the burrow, signifying that winter-like weather will soon end. If it is sunny, he'll see shadow and winter weather will continue for six more weeks. However, here are some lesser-known
"facts" about Groundhog Day and its furry forecaster:
- Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow 97 times, has not seen it 15 times, and nine years are unaccounted for.
- The National Climatic Data Center reportedly stated that Phil's predictions have been correct 39 percent of the time. This number is in conflict with Phil's club, which states he's been right 100 percent of the time.
Complete article.
Share these fun and interesting facts with everyone in your address book by sending out PREA's Groundhog Day eCard! It can be found on the eCards section of
PREA Center.
Source: The Huffington Post.Relying On An Agent
The latest NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers showed a growing trend among recent buyers.
The latest figures show that 89 percent of buyers purchased their home with the help of a real estate agent or broker. This is a sharp increase from a decade ago in 2001, when only 69 percent of buyers enlisted the help of an agent or broker.
Why do today's buyers buyers choose to work with an agent? Let's look at just a few of the many reasons an agent can be your biggest ally.
Complete article.
Source: Carla Hill, Realty Times, Tuesday, January 17, 2012.Real Estate Industry Predictions for 2012
With nearly half of all REALTORS® using social media in 2011, it’s safe to say that it’s no fad. But will further adoption of social media be a driving force of change for the real estate industry in 2012, or will other trends prove more disruptive? I asked several social-media-savvy real estate professionals, “What new tools or trends will have the biggest impact on the real estate industry in 2012?” Here’s what they had to say.
Complete article.
Source: Todd Carpenter, Speaking of Real Estate, Thursday, December 29, 2011.Platte County Welcomes New Agent
Prudential Kansas City Realty announces that Susan Langston has joined the Platte County office.
Susan is new to the Kansas City area, moving here in July of 2011 from South Carolina where she worked as a Plant Cost Reduction Coordinator and Consultant for the Robert Bosch Corporation. Although new to professional real estate, Susan has both bought and sold homes on the FSBO level as well as through relocation.
Please help welcome Susan to the PKC family!
New Ninja Selling Section on PKC Agent
Whether you're a Ninja or just want to learn something about Ninja Selling, check out the new Ninja Selling section on the "My Career" tab on PKC Agent. You can get your daily dose of Ninja inspiration and check out more than 40 Ninja links, designed to help you succeed in 2012.
Some of the highlights of this section include:
- Morning Rituals - We've included a checklist to remind you how to kick start each morning.
- Ninja Weekly Routine - This 14-step weekly routine will help guide you and keep you focused on your path to greater success.
- Ninja Tools
- For Your COI - 8 x8 Postcards, Art/Science Postcards, 50 Ford Contacts, These People Probably Want to Buy/Sell Real Estate and more!
- For Your Business - Running Your Business Like a Business, 21 Point Business Plan, Ninja Business Tracker and more!
- For Your Buyers - 10-Step Buyer Process, Soft Closes with Buyers, Commission Dialogues and more!
- For Your Sellers - Seller Process, Pre-Listing Interview, 15 Post Closing Calls and more!
Take a look and if you don't see a tool that you use, let us know at marketing@prukc.com.
Sign Up Now for PKC's 2012 PKC FREE CE Classes
One of best ways to ensure you are providing the best service to your clients, is to make sure you keep up with the latest developments and trends in the industry.
The Continuing Education series offered by PKC is a great way to stay up-to-date, so be sure to take advantage of it!
To register, call Elaine Cavener at ext. 1486 or by email
ecavener@prukc.com.
View the
2012 course schedule and find out how to register. Times and dates are subject to change, so check back periodically for the most up-to-date schedule.
RSVP Today for the Year End Event
Mark your calendars and make plans now. Prudential Kansas City Realty's Year End Event is next month!
This year's theme is
Imagine the Possibilities. When you
work hard
and commit yourself to being the best,
anything is possible.
Join us on Thursday, February 16, from 4:30 pm to 7:00pm, at the
Kansas City Convention Center's Grand Ballroom for an evening of celebration, drinks and light hors d'oeuvres as we look back on the successes, milestones and accomplishments that you helped make possible throughout 2011.
Here is an
area map which shows nearby parking, as well as directions to the venue from each of the offices:
Please RSVP to your office's administrative assistant no later than Friday, February 10. See you there!
Experienced Agent Joins Northland Office
The Platte County office is excited to welcome Aundre Gray to the Prudential Kansas City Realty family.
Aundre is a lifetime Kansas Citian who brings over 5 ½ years of real estate experience with him. He comes to PKC after stints with both Keller Williams and Reece and Nichols. Aundre's past real estate experience includes new home construction and he now specializes in firs time buyers, affordable homes and short sales.
We're glad to have Aundre as the latest addition to our company.
MLS Statistics for December 2011
The following statistics compare sales activity in December 2011 with the same time last year.
Heartland MLS:
- Sales (vs. 2010): ▼ -1.3%
- Avg. Home Sale Price (YTD): ▼ -3.6% to $156,237
Johnson County:
- Sales (vs. 2010): ▼ -7.1%
- Avg. Home Sale Price (vs. 2010): ▼ -4.9% to $222,140
- New Listings (vs. 2010): ▼ -18.25% to 475
Jackson County:
- Sales (vs. 2010): ▼ -2.2%
- Avg. Home Sale Price (vs. 2010): ▼-4.3% to $112,621
- New Listings (vs. 2010): ▼ -16.2% to 817
Clay/Ray Counties:
- Sales (vs. 2010): ▼-0.9%
- Avg. Home Sale Price (vs. 2010): ▼ -11.8% to $132,844
- New Listings (vs. 2010): ▼ -16.3% to 309
Platte County:
- Sales (vs. 2010):▼ -9.9%
- Avg. Home Sale Price (vs. 2010): ▼ -14.1% to $178,384
- New Listings (vs. 2010): ▼ -2.8% to 140
Click here to download the December MLS statistics report and summary.
Introducing My Home Mobile - the Home Search App that Puts Your Buyers on the Map
My Home Mobile gives your home buyers the most convenient resource for finding homes for sale and open houses on their smart phone or tablet. Using geo-tracking, this app instantly pinpoints where your clients are and shows them nearby homes and open houses in real time. Here are just a few of its features:
› Built specifically for driving around and looking at homes,
My Home Mobile’s GPS feature automatically pops up new homes as your clients drive around different neighborhoods.
› My Home Mobile eliminates the frustration of searching for 'open house' and 'for sale' signs by showing buyers exactly where to find available homes.
› Buyers can see the price, # of beds, baths, details and inside photos of homes for sale around them.
› My Home Mobile is designed to work on smartphones and tablet computers with a touchscreen interface.
Try it today and see how it works. Any questions, contact
helpdesk@prukc.com.Share Your Personalized My Home Mobile App with Buyers and Sellers
The new
My Home Mobile app gives your home buyers the most convenient resource for finding homes for sale and open houses on their touchscreen smart phone or tablet. And, it's a great tool to keep your sellers' homes in front of prospective buyers.
If you want to get
My Home Mobile leads delivered directly to you, just share your
personalized link with your prospective and active buyers, as well as your sellers via email or eCards, or consider posting it on social media sites.
Once they start using your personalized app, you'll automatically get all inquires they make about homes while using this tool.
Don't know where to begin? We've created some marketing materials to help you get started:
When you logon to the
My Home eVantage tab on PKC Agent, you'll see a new section:
My Home Mobile Users. Once you share your personalized link with buyers and they download the app, they'll appear in the
My Home Mobile Users section.
Any questions, contact
marketing@prukc.com.