Top 10 reasons to switch to Windermere Commencement Associates.
Are you an excellent REALTOR? Trapped in a less-than-excellent brokerage? Ever considered switching? At Windermere Commencement Associates our Brokers sell more, in less time, and we have fun doing it. We are a rapidly growing progressive brokerage and we are actively looking for the right Brokers. Perhaps you’ll be next. Apply today…
“This is a time when many brokerages who have not invested in technology and training are falling behind. At Windermere Commencement Associates we are ready to enable you to capitalize on today’s technology, and to support your efforts today and tomorrow.”
1. Keep more of your commission.
At Windermere Commencement Associates experienced Brokers can START at 70% commission splits, from day one. For Brokers on a success path, our plan reaches 100% quickly. Our Windermere franchise fees cap annually allowing you to keep 100% of your earned commission. Our Brokers keep more of their commission. Period!
Top Brokers can make even more. At Windermere Commencement Associates our top producing Brokers enjoy the Broker Performance Bonus. The way it works is simple. Reach a mutually established specific sales goal in the previous rolling 12 months (or less) and you will receive a 5% increase to your commission split!
Why do we value our Brokers so highly? Our Brokers are crucial to our goal of creating ecstatic customers and when that happens, everybody is happy. We value our Brokers experience with high commission splits. We win. You win. Need more details? Call our main office at 1-253-671-8900.
2. Your own powerful website. Your own internet marketing strategy. Free.
Is your broker stuck in 1998?
Buyers now search online.
87% of consumers start their home search online. And 78% search online before talking to an agent. (Jupiter Research)
Buyers choose Realtors online.
78% of Internet buyers chose their Realtor from the Internet. (Media Metrix)
Buyers love to search online.
97% plan to use the Internet again the next time they choose a home. (CAR)
Online buyers provide faster sales.
Internet buyers spend only 2 weeks working with a REALTOR, traditional buyers take 6 weeks. (CAR)
Buyers now younger, more affluent, more savvy than ever before.
When it comes to our web presence, Brokers are constantly asking us, “How do you do it?” Sorry, we can’t tell you that - but when you join Windermere Commencement Associates we take care of everything for you, including helping you establish your own powerful web-presence, at absolutely no cost to you. No set-up fee. No monthly fee. We call it our Broker Internet/Social Media Strategy.
It looks like this: OOPS, I can’t tell you. You have to see it to believe it!
All Windermere Commencement Associates Broker websites are highly optimized for our Broker’s market area, including the local NWMLS and local town-related information. We provide everything you will need to have a successful lead-producing web presence. To learn more about your new website and its capabilities, now available only for Windermere Commencement Associates Brokers, call us today at 253-671-8900.
3. Real world training and support.
Most brokers are still stuck in 1996. Not us. At Windermere Commencement Associates we train our Brokers to work effectively in today’s market. Training matters because it will effect your bottom line. We feel our role is to help you make more money, while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Be mobile. Leverage technology. Do business in the internet age. Are you internet savvy? We are. And we’d like to show you how to be. Apply today… Windermere Commencement Associates Training and Support includes:
* Ongoing Workshops and Tech Support
* Online Intranet with Helpful Articles
* Pay-Per-Click Advertising
* Website Training (Beginner to Expert)
Windermere Commencement Associates has really changed the way Brokers work, and for the better. Finally, they can focus on real estate and being the best Broker they can be. With Windermere Commencement Associates, the main benefits are; Brokers can work from home or office, get more and higher quality leads, and have the time to give their clients the full attention they deserve. They are building their business by building their database of referrals and utilizing lead generating internet presence.
4. Work from home. Work from the office. Or anywhere.
Our Brokers are mobile. We enable, encourage, and train our Brokers to work from the office, from home, or on the road by providing tools that include full access to email, e-fax, customer relationship management, transaction management, and the NWMLS - everything you need to work from wherever you are.
The Windermere network of office and conference spaces located throughout the state provide a great place to meet with buyers and sellers in addition to traditionally meeting customers and clients at their homes. If you’ve got a client in Seattle, Wenatchee, Chehalis, or wherever, there’s a Windermere office close by that is available for you to use with a simple phone call to the office. You’re part of a family of Windermere Brokers all pulling in the same direction.
Where do we conduct our office meetings? We have a central office headquarters located at 6221 Tacoma Mall Blvd; right on I-5, easily accessible to you and all your clients from all parts of Pierce/King/Thurston/Kitsap counties.
No kidding. It’s true.
We’re not a ‘discount broker’.
We are a full service real estate broker licensed in Washington State, affiliated with the best company in the state, Windermere.
We sell lots of real estate.
We have over 40 full time Brokers and employees, and we’re growing fast. We added an office in DuPont this year to take direct advantage of the military market. That’s a winning strategy for all our Brokers.
We’ve got experience. The average time in the business for our Brokers is over 8 years. We have seasoned veterans and new Brokers. All are working hard and making it through the hard times, not just the good times.
5. Experience Counts.
Our leadership team is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable teams anywhere in the state. They are readily available to make a positive difference in your business today.
The Designated Broker:
Dick Beeson has over 30 years of leadership in the real estate industry. Dick was the top producing Broker at two different companies before deciding to make management and team building his career. He is known regionally for his insight and knowledge of the business which he gained from serving on the Board of Directors for state, regional, and local associations. Since 1996, he has been a key member of the NWMLS Board of Directors. Dick keeps himself up-to-date on everything real estate so his Brokers will be on the cutting edge of what’s happening in the industry legally and innovatively. Dick’s vision is to achieve excellence through service to others and to make a positive difference in people’s lives on a daily basis.
Branch Manager:
Lori Tetreault has over 20 years of industry experience, from property management of large multi-family complexes to being a top producing Broker at two previous companies. Lori has been the Chairman of the Professional Standards and Grievance Committees at the local Board of Realtors and maintains the highest ethical standards for herself and others. She is known for her insight and dedication to helping Brokers maximize their business. Lori successfully mentors and coaches Brokers each day and works tirelessly to help Brokers grow their business in a successful sustaining way.
Business Development:
Dave Sinding is an owner and mentor to Brokers throughout the company. His 35 years of business background with large international companies and his personal background of entrepreneurship makes him the ideal person to assist Brokers in developing new avenues of business. Dave is respected for his judgement and sound business advice. He is known for being a positive and encouraging force in the industry and in the community.
6. Floor time or no Floor time. It’s up to you. No “up desk” rules. No desk fees.
We respect our Brokers, and we don’t ask them to answer the phones for free. We have a full time, fully trained, non-competing call coordinator to answer our customer’s calls and put them in touch with our Brokers as quickly as possible - wherever they are. Our Brokers get qualified “up desk calls” in their market without having to play receptionist for other Brokers. We keep you in touch. Let customers reach you.
Today’s customer wants to be able to reach you, their REALTOR. We make it easy for them to. Your customer calls our office; a call coordinator fields the call and with the help of new technology transfers them directly to you on your cell phone. Easy!
7. All calls for your listings go to you. Really!
At Windermere Commencement Associates you can stop worrying that someone else may get ‘your listing call’. We have a full time, fully trained, non-competing call coordinator to answer our customer’s calls and put them in touch with our Brokers as quickly as possible - wherever they are. Our Brokers get all their own listing calls - always. Brokers get all their own listing calls - always. Their name, along with Windermere, are the only names on their for sale signs. We believe if you cause a sign to be put in the ground, any calls generated by that sign should be yours!
All calls on my listings come to me? Yes. We know Brokers work very hard to get listings, so when calls come in our dedicated call coordinator will get in touch with you, the listing Broker, as quickly as possible. Plus, our high tech phone system routes calls to your cell phone blazingly fast, and a wave mail to your email in-box. It’s your listing! And it’s your phone call. Always!
Which Broker are you?
Listing Broker
You like your name all around town. The stability of listings. Notice Windermere signs everywhere? Here’s why. Sellers love the exposure of our unparalleled internet marketing. List more, sell more, at Windermere Commencement Associates. Apply today…
Buyers Broker
You’ve got great listening skills. The ability to find property. Wondering where the buyers have gone lately? They’ve gone online. Be their Broker of choice again. Work your magic online with Windermere Commencement Associates. Apply today…
Disappearing Broker
So busy you never made your mark online? Your name only shows up in “Cool Runnings” or on a competitor’s website? Don’t panic! Get back online with Windermere Commencement Associates. Apply today…
Top Producer
Sellers trust you. Buyers love you. You do it all. But maybe the grass is greener? It is. Work smarter and get back the one thing you don’t have anymore… TIME. More time for life at Windermere Commencement Associates. Apply today…
Veteran Broker
You make your own business, find your own referrals, and get your own listings. Don’t give your broker half your commission and don’t pay desk fees. Only at Windermere Commencement Associates. Apply today…
The Rookie
You’re relatively new in today’s hypercompetitive environment. Your ‘fast start’ brokerage isn’t feeling so fast. Don’t throw in the towel. Align yourself with a Brokerage that understands today’s market… Windermere Commencement Associates. Apply today…
The Managing Broker
You use your vast knowledge to help Brokers. You coach, cajole and cheer. Now you’re thinking of going back into selling but your customer base isn’t there anymore. We honor experience with 70% splits. And we can build your base back up at internet speed. Apply today…
8. Marketing support where you need it most.
Most Brokers do their own marketing. At Windermere Commencement Associates we know your time is better spent working with clients and customers, not marketing. This is why we have full-time staff available to help you get marketing tasks done. From marketing listings to marketing yourself. Yes, hand off your marketing tasks to our staff… let them upload photos to the NWMLS, or to the other 17 websites they need to go to. They’ll also provide you with website marketing tips, link networking how-to’s, copywriting, banner ad creation and more. Plus, they’ll even show your their inside tips so you can work more productively in the future.
But I can do this stuff myself, right? Sure you can. But again, most top producing Brokers find their time is better spent when they are out selling. Let our award-winning marketing staff market your listings better, market your website better, and more.
9. No-hiccup transfer/transition process.
Boo! Everyone has their own remedy for getting rid of the hiccups. We understand that hiccups from changing firms can affect your business, and we’re pretty sure breathing out of a paper bag won’t cut it - so we created a unique program for agents that are transferring from another brokerage firm.
How can moving be made easier? We expedite every detail of the move for the agent - including NWMLS transfers, the Washington State DOL licensing, business cards, email, Broker website, and press releases. Our goal is to make your transfer seamless. Talk to us about our transition package and how easy it is to take the leap and land safely at Windermere Commencement Associates.
What’s the usual transfer process like? The first step is to simply make up your mind to transfer. Sometimes it’s hard, other times it’s evident things have not been working. Once you’ve made up your mind let us know right away, so we can help you.
The final steps are usually done like so - first, contact our Broker Transfer Manager. She will advise you on the best strategy to expedite your transition. Next, there are a number of forms we will fill out with you; state, NWMLS, DOL, etc. While those are “processing” we’ll get your new marketing tools ready (business cards, signs, listing transfers, website, email, etc.). Believe it or not, that’s it. Relax. And welcome to Windermere Commencement Associates!
10. Plus a few more “good things”.
Did you know? In a recent survey REALTORS were perceived only one notch above “car salesmen” for honesty and professionalism. It’s true. We’d like to work hard to change that perception.
How can we change things, starting today? For one, we are building a new website (tacomawindermerecares.com) that will show the many good things our Brokers do. Through the Windermere Foundation, we give charitably with every transaction so we can show our contributions to the community. We have professional standards so we’ll discuss them. We give back to our communities so we’ll post photos.
What about the future? Our attitude is that we can change our world. We are open to ideas. We want you to have both a good life and a good career. And as you can see by reading this, we are willing do things a little differently. We hope you’ll join us.