Tuesday, December 30, 2008

FREE Real Estate Coaching Session with Terry Watson - 1/13/09

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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage CENTER STAGE workshops feature some of today's most sought-after speakers in the real estate industry, including Terry Watson. He's a great source for proven business strategies, new ideas and valuable inspiration. Terry will share with you his techniques for effectively reaching more homebuyers and sellers TODAY!

Terry reached the status as one of the nation's top agents before 25. He is one of only 156 people in the world to hold the Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) designation and so far is the youngest person ever to be named as such.

Click Here to Download the PDF Flyer

This dynamic, insightful session will be at the location, time and date below:

INVESCO Field at Mile High

West Club Lounge
1701 Bryant Street
Denver, CO

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Full Breakfast will be served

Reserve your seat today! www.wellsfargo.com/events (select Real Estate Professionals, then Center Stage)

Monday, December 29, 2008

RE/MAX Alliance Moves Up!

Based on Associate data as of Nov. 30th, 2008 by RE/MAX International, RE/MAX Alliance has moved up from the 5th largest RE/MAX franchise in the world to #4!

See the full article and list of multi-office franchises on RE/MAX Mainstreet.

RE/MAX Alliance Representation at Local Boards

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We are blessed to have so many of our very own associates representing the needs of Realtors on our local boards.

Please help support the following members:

Jefferson County Association of Realtors -
Amanda DiVito, Director
Merry Whyman, Director
Toni Rice, Director
Matt Cohen, Director
Joe DiVito, CAR Director
Karen Levine, CAR Director, Metro-District Vice President

Douglas Elbert Realtors Association -
Ronda Wager, President
Cindy Jalonski, Director

Greeley Area Realtor Association-
John DeWitt, President and Realtor of the Year
Patricia Streeter, Director
Mary Bengford, Director

Mountain Metro Board -
Machiele Marks, Chair
Mary Hager, CAR Director
Alicia Sexton, CAR Director
Bill Downs, Director

Denver Board of Realtors -
Barb Riley, Director, CAR Director

Aurora Association of Realtors -
Lisa Mooney, Director

Fort Collins Board of Realtors -
Sean Dougherty, Second Vice President
Ken Anderson, CAR Director

Metrolist -
Machiele Marks, Director
Chad Ochsner, Director at Large

Hopefully we haven't missed anybody, but if we did, please let us know!

Monday, December 22, 2008

Welcome to the Family!

This year saw the mergers of RE/MAX Optimum Group in Greeley with RE/MAX Alliance in Greeley, as well as RE/MAX 3000 of Southeast Denver with RE/MAX Alliance in Aurora.

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“The merger of RE/MAX Optimum with RE/MAX Alliance is a natural fit that benefits everyone,” said Gene Vaughan, a partner with RE/MAX Alliance and former owner of RE/MAX First Associates which merged with Alliance in November 2005. “The merger of two successful offices will give the
Optimum
agents additional and improved benefits that will provide a competitive edge in meeting the real estate needs of our customers and clients in the Greeley area. The merger significantly strengthens RE/MAX
Alliance
’s already leading position in Northern Colorado, and we welcome all former
Optimum
agents and managers to the
RE/MAX
Alliance
family.”


“The merger of RE/MAX 3000 with RE/MAX Alliance is a natural fit that benefits everyone,” said Chuck Ochsner. “The combining of two successful offices will give the agents additional and improved benefits that will provide a competitive edge in meeting the real estate needs of our customers and clients in the Aurora area. The merger significantly strengthens
RE/MAX
Alliance
’s already strong position in SE Metro area, and we welcome all former
3000
agents and managers to the
RE/MAX
Alliance
family.”
. (They'll appear after January 1st when the merger is officially complete)

Mark Your Calendar for Mastery Day!

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The 3rd annual RE/MAX Alliance Sales Mastery Day will be held on February 10, 2009 at the Arvada Center for Performing Arts. As in years past, we are pleased to offer a full day of education, networking, and exposure to industry professionals.
This year we are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, CEO of RE/MAX International, Margaret Kelly!
You may register with your office administrator anytime from now to February, or you may visit the link below to register online (coming soon).
For more information, please visit

Looking forward to 2009

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In a continuing effort to enhance communication and reduce our impact on the environment, the RE/MAX Alliance Grapevine is transitioning to an online, more interactive publication!
You can visit the new RE/MAX Alliance Grapevine on the web at
. We will be working hard to build the site into an interactive and engaging resource for you and your business.
Let us know what you think!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Marketing Budget Woes? Let us Help!

RE/MAX Alliance offers a wealth of tools and services to help you market your listings without spending a penny! Download this PDF flyer for a few tips to increase your business without spending a fortune!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Alliance Teams Ranked in Wall Street Journal's Top 50

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Congratulations are in order for 2 teams within RE/MAX Alliance that have ranked in the top 50 teams by transaction sides! Click to view the Top 50 Teams

The Pitaniello team in RE/MAX Alliance's Park Meadows office ranked #22 with 390 transaction sides.
http://kpitaniello.homesincolorado.com

The Powers Wicks team in RE/MAX Alliance's City Living office ranked #41 with 321 transaction sides.
www.coloradorealtysource.com

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Five critical requirements for all personal promotion

In preparing personal promotion items, the Associate must adhere to the fundamental trademark and graphic standards established in this manual. Of those standards, five in particular demand the attention of the individual producing customized advertising:
1. The full name, address (including city and state/province) and telephone number of the Associate’s office (or Broker/Owner-controlled direct-dial number) must appear conspicuously on each piece of promotional material. Direct-line or “off-site” telephone numbers may also be included in personal promotion materials as long as each such number is clearly identified as a direct line, residence or cell phone, as the case may be. Only the office address, not a home or any other addresses, is permitted to appear in personal promotion materials.
Note: RE/MAX standards, as well as many states and provinces, require that such “off-site” numbers always be answered with the name of the office with which the Associate is affiliated. Associates should check with their state’s Real Estate Commission to see if it has specific guidelines related to advertising.
2. The phrase “Each Office Independently Owned and Operated” must be clearly legible on each promotional piece.
3. The Associate may not alter or overlap the RE/MAX Balloon logo or other RE/MAX marks with extraneous images, nor use the logo as a pictorial element; i.e., as a hot air balloon flying in a graphic setting. The red-over- white-over-blue horizontal bar design may not be used for any signage that is listing-related or used like a yard sign – other than real estate “For Sale” signs, open-house signs or directional signs for a specific listing. For required colors and other logo standards, see sections 35-40 of this manual.
4. Any statement or claim included in any personal promotion item, Yellow Pages display ad or other directory listing pertaining to award status, achievement, leadership, sales volume or any other factual claim, must also clearly include the time period and geographic area necessary to put such claim in truthful context. For example: “RE/MAX Platinum Club, 2006 & 2007” or “REALTOR® of the Year, Dade County, Florida, 2008.” All such claims must be substantiated as true before publication.
5. The RE/MAX name and marks cannot be used in any manner that compromises the image of high-quality real estate service associated with the RE/MAX network. This means the Associate may not use with or incorporate into any personal promotion item bearing the RE/MAX name or marks any demeaning, derogatory, defamatory, bizarre or offensive material. Nor may the Associate use any symbol, mark, graphic design or color scheme that emulates the identity scheme or proprietary property of any competing company or organization.
By making their promotional tools graphically consistent with traditional RE/MAX identity and national advertising image, Affiliates get the maximum benefit from the public’s recognition and goodwill toward the RE/MAX brand.
Note: It is important to remember that Sales Associates have no independent right to use any of the RE/MAX marks separate from the specific RE/MAX brokerage company with which they are affiliated.