WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast recognizes top producers for February 2008
wEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern COAST recognizes top producers for February 2008
Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 12, 2008— Broker/Owner Scott Jackson of wEICHERT, REALTORS®- Southern Coast has named the top producers for February 2008 at the company’s offices in North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach.
Honorees from the North Myrtle Beach office, located at 1011 Highway 17 South, were Top Listing Agent Ted Stavrakis and Top Sales Agent Nannette Nelson. At the Carolina Forest location, 3701 Renee Drive, congratulations went to Top Listing Agent Tim Carlisle and to Anna Marie Brock and Ryan McDuffee who shared the honors as Top Sales Agent.
03/10/2008
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern COAST recognizes top producers for February 2008
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST AGENTS EARN 2007 AWARDS FROM FRANCHISE ORGANIZATION
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST AGENTS EARN 2007 AWARDS FROM FRANCHISE ORGANIZATION
Southeast Carolina Broker Council banquet honors local top producers
Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 3, 2008— Top producing agents for 2007 from the Myrtle Beach area offices of WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast were spotlighted at a banquet held February 22 in Charleston, S.C. for all franchised offices throughout the Weichert Southeast Carolina Broker Council.
Among the agents receiving trophies as inductees into the 2007 Executive Club were Nannette Nelson and Ted Stavrakis, both of whom work from the North Myrtle Beach office. Also from North Myrtle Beach, Joe Trythall and Lisa Holton were named to the Certificate Club and called to the stage to receive Sales Achievement Award certificates. All awards presented by the national franchise organization are based on minimum requirement per award category in gross commission income or units earned in 2007.
Representing the company’s Carolina Forest office, Anna Marie Brock received recognition as a member of the 2007 Ambassador’s Club receiving a trophy for the honor. Ambassador Club and Executive Club are two of the three top awards given to agents system-wide. The office’s Certificate Club honorees included Gregg Yankovick, Jimmy Earley, John Shimizu and Sean Kort.
03/03/2008
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST AGENTS EARN 2007 AWARDS FROM FRANCHISE ORGANIZATION
TOPS FOR DECEMBER 2007 AND JANUARY 2008 ANNOUNCED BY WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST
‘tops’ for december 2007 and January 2008 announced by weichert, realtors® - southern coast
Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, S.C., February 25, 2008—WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast has announced its top producing agents for December 2007 and January 2008.
Honorees at the North Myrtle Beach office for December were Top Listing Agent Nannette Nelson and Top Sales Agents Esben and Peggy Sallings. For January, kudos went to Top Listing Agent Debra Gambill and Top Sales Agent Ron Smith.
At the Carolina Forest office, recognition went to December Top Listing Agent Amy Mounts and Top Sales Agent Nabil Kahalil. Congratulations in January went to Top Listing Agent Marcus Bryant and to the team of Mounts and Darren Snyder as Top Sales Agents.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast is located at 1011 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, telephone (843) 280-4445 and at 3701 Renee Drive in Myrtle Beach, telephone (843) 903-4443.
02/25/2008
North Myrtle Beach & Myrtle Beach Offices
Mortgage Appliations INCREASE slightly
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mortgage application volume increased 3 percent during the week ending Feb. 1, according to the trade group Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly application survey.
The MBA's application index rose to 1,086.6 during the week from 1,054.9 the previous week.
Application volume was pushed higher by a 12 percent jump in purchase applications. Refinance volume fell 1 percent, and accounted for 69.2 percent of all mortgage applications.
The index peaked at 1,856.7 during the week ending May 30, 2003, at the height of the housing boom.
An index value of 100 is equal to the application volume on March 16, 1990, the first week the MBA tracked application volume. A reading of 1,086.6 means mortgage application activity is 10.866 times higher than it was when the MBA began tracking the data.
The survey provides a snapshot of mortgage lending activity among mortgage bankers, commercial banks and thrifts. It covers about half of all residential retail mortgage originations each week.
Application volume increased as interest rates were mixed. The average interest rate for traditional, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.61 percent from 5.6 percent. The average interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, an option popular for refinancing a home, increased to 5.09 percent from 5.04.
The average interest rate for one-year adjustable-rate mortgages fell to 5.62 percent from 5.7.
02/06/2008
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Woodland Valley
Over 100 sold and still moving strong
Embodying a traditional neighborhood ambiance, Woodland Valley residents will take pleasure in sidewalk-lined streets, antique-style streetlights and security behind private gates. All custom-built homes will typify front porch living, as seen through the standardization of modern Lowcountry architecture. Utilizing the latest technology, the entire community will be equipped with "Fiber- to-the-Home" wiring, which will provide seamless integrated control of security, phone, data, audio and video throughout your home.
The Grand Amenity Center, available to all residents, will feature a state-of-the-art fitness
enter, men’s and women’s locker rooms, saunas, a Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, DecoTurf ® tennis courts, an eight-acre lake and more.
Woodland Valley’s secluded Lowcountry haven sets the stage for a lifestyle that inspires rejuvenation. Nature walking trails throughout the community’s 100 acres of conservation area provide an intimacy with nature. Priced from the $70,000s, generous homesites vary in size and offer golf, conservation and/or water views.
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J.D. MacNair
02/02/2008
TWO AT WEICHERT, REALTORS - SOUTHERN COAST ADD GRI DESIGNATION TO CREDENTIALS
Two at WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern COAST ADD GRI designation to credentials
Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach, S.C., January 30, 2008— Two members of the sales team of WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast have earned the GRI (Graduate, REALTORS® Institute) designation from the South Carolina Association of Realtors® (SCAR). The graduates are Sean Kort from the company’s Carolina Forest office and Joyce Wilkerson from the North Myrtle Beach office.
The GRI is recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge. In order to earn this status, Kort and Wilkerson completed the requisite hours of course instruction. The program is the foundation for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and signals that the holder has a solid grasp of real estate fundamentals.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast is located in Myrtle Beach at 3701 Renee Drive, telephone (843) 903-4443 and in North Myrtle Beach at 1101Highway 17 South, telephone (843) 280-4445
01/30/2008
TWO AT WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST ADD GRI DESIGNATION TO CREDENTIALS
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST?S SEAN KORT EARNS NATIONAL DESIGNATION
wEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern COAST’S SEAN kort earns national designation
Myrtle Beach, S.C., February 9, 2008— Sean Kort, a sales associate with WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast in Myrtle Beach, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate BUYER’S AGENT Council, Inc. (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
Kort joins more than 32000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR® designation. All were required to complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
REBAC was founded in 1988. With more than 43000 active members, it is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer. The NAR, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is the world’s largest professional association, representing over 1,000,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.
Kort can be reached at WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Southern Coast, telephone (843) 903-4443.
01/30/2008
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - SOUTHERN COAST?S SEAN KORT EARNS NATIONAL DESIGNATION
WEICHERT REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES RANKED AS A TOP FRANCHISE BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
WEICHERT REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES RANKED AS A TOP FRANCHISE BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
MORRIS
PLAINS, N.J., (Grassroots Newswire) January 25, 2008 - Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., the franchise arm of Weichert, Realtors®, was recently named as one of the nation's top franchises, according to Entrepreneur magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500®. The list spotlights the top 500 franchises in the U.S. and
Canada for 2008.
Continuing its march up the rankings, Weichert jumped from No. 152 last year to No. 147 in this year's Top Global Franchises list.
Additionally, the company moved to 35th place, from 44th, in the magazine's ranking of the nation's fastest growing franchises.
According to the magazine, this makes Weichert Real Estate Affiliates the second-fastest growing real estate franchise in the nation.
Remarking on the company's continued progression through the franchise standings, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates president, Martin J. Rueter, said, "We are honored to again be recognized by this prestigious ranking.
Our advancements as indicated by
Entrepreneur are a true testament to the strength of the Weichert brand, our systems and the network of professionals that represent the company around the nation."
Since launching its first independently owned and operated franchise in January 2002, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates has expanded its franchise network to include more than 7,500 sales associates in 35 states.
Reuter expects the company to continue its steady growth in 2008.
Recently, the company celebrated the signing of its 350th franchise office.
Entrepreneur magazine compiles its annual rankings through the analysis of hundreds of franchise companies.
Only franchise companies that submit full Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars (UFOCs) or Canadian disclosure documents and whose information is verified by the magazine are eligible.
All companies, regardless of size, are judged by the same criteria, including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and system size.
Weichert has nearly 18,300 sales associates in over 520 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets throughout the
U.S.
A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance.
For more information, call Weichert's customer service center at 1-800-USA-SOLD or visit Weichert's Web site, www.weichert.com. Each Weichert franchised office is independently owned and operated.
01/28/2008
WEICHERT REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES RANKED AS A TOP FRANCHISE BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
The New York Times: Buyers, Now Hear This
The New York Times: Buyers, Now Hear This
January 20, 2008 - Spring has already started for residential real estate, at least the way brokers look at it. And spring is coming in, well, not much like a lion or lamb as a lumbering bear. The pace of home sales has slowed markedly, according to the latest statewide market reports. And prices continue their descent.
The market analyst Jeffrey G. Otteau told brokers in his January report not to expect a return to boom times for a long time to come--a really long time, according to his numbers. "Home prices are unlikely to recover to 2005 levels until spring of 2014," Mr. Otteau stated flatly in the report, which is based on his company's monitoring of contract sales. But he points out--and brokers tend to agree with this part, if not the more negative predictions--that this means it is an excellent time to buy. Click here
01/28/2008
New York Times online
Chicago Tribune: Housing Tax Credits Join Political Fray
Chicago Tribune: Housing Tax Credits Join Political Fray
January 20, 2008 - Buy a house, get a tax credit?
That's a notion being floated lately by one of the housing industry's leading players. James M. Weichert, president of Weichert, Realtors, a national brokerage, suggests that one way to stimulate the economy would be to offer a tax credit to people who buy homes.
He has been meeting with officials of the National Association of Realtors to discuss a congressional strategy for the proposed tax credit. If, indeed, housing is dragging the economy into recession, it needs a kick-start, Weichert says. Click here
01/25/2008
Chicago Tribune.com
The Record (NJ): Sellers Offer Agents Bonuses to Unload Homes
The Record (NJ): Sellers Offer Agents Bonuses to Unload Homes
January 23, 2008 - "Sell my house, and I'll give you a bonus on top of your commission."
That's the message some North Jersey home sellers are sending to buyers' real estate agents. They hope offering an extra $3,000, $5,000 or more will stir up interest in their properties and motivate more real estate agents to swing by with potential buyers. However, several agents interviewed recently said they doubt bonuses really help. They urge a cut in the asking price instead.
Weichert agent Liz Roditi said an agent would be foolish to push an unsuitable house on a buyer to get a bonus, because it is more important to have a happy client who will recommend the agent to others. "If you're a smart Realtor, you're going to sell a home to a client that makes financial sense for them," said Roditi, who works in Weichert's Tenafly office. "You're doing it because you want your business to grow and you want referrals." Click here.
01/23/2008
The Record Online Edition - North Jersey.com
Franchising.com: Weichert, Realtors Signs Its 350th Franchise Office
Franchising.com: Weichert, Realtors Signs Its 350th Franchise Office
January 23, 2008 - Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., the franchise arm of Weichert, Realtors, announced the signing of its 350th affiliated office, as it closed on yet another year of impressive nationwide growth. Since launching its first independently owned and operated franchise in January 2002, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates has mushroomed to more than 7,500 sales associates serving some 330 markets in 35 states. Significantly, Weichert's young affiliate network is now expanding at a pace that's right in line with, or even exceeds, the growth rate of other major real estate franchises at a comparable stage of development.
Martin J. Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, said,"Needless-to-say, we're elated by how favorably our progress-to-date stacks up historically with our competitors. What we're finding now, as we talk to broker-owners in all parts of the U.S., is that while they're valiantly coping with the challenges of today's business climate, they've heard good things about us and are very open to hearing what Weichert can uniquely bring to the table." Click here
01/23/2008
Franchising.com
Real Estate Magazine: How to Make Lead Generation Work for You
Real Estate Magazine: How to Make Lead Generation Work for You
January 2008 - It's a classic conflict...a heavyweight match-up--buying internet leads vs. generating them through your own mechanisms. But no matter the outcome, it is implicitly clear lead generation provides the lifeblood to ensure survival in the 21st century real estate industry.
The "lead" question about developing Internet strategies for a smaller broker's office was field by Mike Montsko, president of Weichert Lead Network. He queried the audience and learned many were buying keywords--unfortunately, many competitors in their markets are doing the same thing. "So you've got to beat them to the punch," he said. "Customers are expecting instantaneous response from Internet inquiries. If you don't answer that form promptly, your competitor is going to get it. Forty-four percent want a response in 30 minutes, but 48 percent of the leads never get answered."
Weichert developed a follow-up management system that is making a significant difference in making sure more leads get answered, but it's all about immediately connecting good people to quality leads fast. "People by people before they buy services," Montsko said.
01/22/2008
Real Estate Magazine: How to Make Lead Generation Work for You
NJ Biz: New Attempt at a Housing Turnaround
NJ Biz: New Attempt at a Housing Turnaround
January 21, 2008 - Morris Plains-based home seller Weichert, Realtors is pushing for congressional support for a tax-credit plan it hopes will drive more people to buy homes, thereby reinvigorating both the housing market and the economy. But while some real estate and economic experts say the proposed measure could help to increase home sales, the plan would be only one of many components needed to turn around the deeply troubled housing industry.
The real estate company’s proposal, which the firm announced two weeks ago and would provide a tax credit for homebuyers beginning this year, is the latest in a series of measures that are designed to pull the housing market out of a deepening slump. In December, President Bush announced a plan to allow some borrowers of adjustable rate mortgages to freeze their current interest rates for five years. Click here
01/22/2008
NJBiz.com
American Banker: More Agents Looking In-House for Lenders
American Banker: More Agents Looking In-House for Lenders
January 11, 2008 - Close to 20 percent of the 2,400 real estate agents polled in December by Geosegment Systems Corp. on behalf of Campbell Communications Inc. and Inside Mortgage Finance Inc. say they have recommended their firms' in-house lender more often during the previous 90 days. Of these agents, 70 percent said the external lender they preferred to work with had closed up shop, scaled back its offerings or no longer closed deals in a timely manner.
According to Geosegment's Tom Popik, "In general, lenders are emphasizing their retail channel much more" because "they can more directly control the quality of the origination." The survey ranked ERA Mortgage, Weichert Financial and Coldwell Banker Mortgage above Bank of America, Countrywide Financial, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Washington Mutual. (article continues)
01/21/2008
American Banker: More Agents Looking In-House for Lenders
