Great new Charlotte, NC Madison Park listing at 1018 Sewickley Dr. Charlotte, NC 28209.This home is a rennovation remodeler's dream.Very nice 4 bedroom and 2 full bath floorplan with huge den in one of Charlotte's hottest light rail accessible neighborhoods.This full brick home is on a very nice private lot, plenty of room to add a nice garden spot and/or garage addition.Madison Park is appealing because of it's easy accessibility to Uptown Downtown Midtown Charlotte, Park Road Shopping Center, Dilworth, and Southpark.Shopping and restaurants are all very close by.Interstate I-77 is less than 2 miles away and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is within 15 minutes.Imagine a quick carpool, bike ride, or even a brisk walk from home to the Charlotte Light Rail Lynx Blue Line or Charlotte Trolley.Remodelled homes of this size and floorplan sell in the mid-$200k to $300,000 price range here.So NOW's your chance to own a home here for much less than the going price in Madison Park.At $200,000, this home is priced competitively with most all of the distressed properties, i.e. short sales and or foreclosures in Charlotte, NC.This home is not a distress sale, just an estate property priced for a new buyer owner soon!Call John Byers at EXIT Realty South at 704.299.4699(cell) for quick access to seeing this special property today!
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It was announced last week that Charlotte NC was named as the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2012. The festivities will begin on Labor Day, September 3, 2012, but the planning started the day of the announcement. Phones started ringing immediately at uptown hotels and rooms are now booked 19 months ahead of town. There had been a lot of analysis as to why we were chosen and what it means for the Queen City. How much will it cost us? Will more than just the hotel/restaurant industries benefit? Lots of questions have arisen and many are looking primarily to previous host cities to see the cost/benefit.
The Charlotte Observer had an interesting article here about what this choice says about the South in general and about Charlotte.
As with any political convention, the poking/fun has already begun. Here's an article from Politico.com:
In listing Charlotte's many virtues, Obama named southern charm, hospitality, diversity " "And of course, great barbecue."
That was news to residents, who know that North Carolina's best barbecue lies farther afield. "We appreciate the compliments, and they're all spot-on until that last one," the editorial board of the Charlotte Observer newspaper wrote in a blog post titled, "Charlotte = great barbecue? Who knew?"
"Everybody knows to get the best stuff, you gotta drive north to Lexington," the board added.
A local Associated Press reporter quoted a barbecue expert, retired University of North Carolina professor John Shelton Reed, who said that Charlotte for barbecue was "like Minneapolis for gumbo."
The gaffe was enough to make you wonder whether the White House had simply cut and pasted Southern clichés to create the first lady's announcement.
A Fox News website also implied that Obama's praise for barbecue was at odds with her push for healthy eating, noting in a Fox Nation blog post: "Studies show a barbecue meal weighs in at around 2,500 calories."
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, in an interview, didn't try to defend his city's offerings.
"We have good barbecue in Charlotte, but there's great barbecue [elsewhere] across the state," Foxx told POLITICO. "I have had great barbecue in Charlotte that's been brought in on a truck."
But he said Charlotte will not let down the Obamas.
"If barbecue is what the First Lady wants, she will have all the barbecue she needs," Foxx said. "We'll make sure of it."
There will be more fun to follow in the coming months.
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John and Angie Byers, owners of EXIT Realty South, announce today that the owners and agents of EXIT Realty Advantage are leveraging their competitive efforts by joining forces and moving to EXIT Realty South, Mike Rash of EXIT Realty Advantage and John and Angie Byers of EXIT Realty South made their strategic announcement today.
"Our buying and selling customers and clients always deserve the very best, and this is especially so now operating within our current, challenging real estate environment. Combining with EXIT Realty South allows us to do an even better job for everyone." says Rash. "We care greatly about the careers and financial success of all of our agents and by combining our teams we can better provide for them the absolute best in technology tools, training, sales/marketing expertise, and support," says John Byers. Angie Byers added, "We spend a tremendous amount of effort and resources on all of these tools, but especially internet web strategies and technology tools that greatly enhance our ability to attract buyers and sellers. These benefit our clients and in turn assure our agents repeat business, endorsements and referrals from others, and overall career satisfaction and success. Our entire team and now our new agents joining from EXIT Realty Advantage will be even better positioned to enjoy their real estate careers and success. We are so happy that they are here."
EXIT Realty South and EXIT Realty Advantage have operated as independent franchises of EXIT Realty Corp. International (EXIT Realty) since 2005 and 2003, respectively. Both companies have previously collaborated with each other where possible by leveraging marketing and training efforts and each has received numerous distinguished regional and national awards within EXIT Realty.
EXIT Realty has experienced explosive growth since being founded in 1996, operating one of the largest and fastest growing networks of real estate companies and agents in the USA and Canada. EXIT Realty consistently ranks in the top echelon of North American real estate companies, all done within an impressively short 14-year history and in less than half the time of it's closest competitors.
For further information contact John Byers (704) 602-9903 or Mike Rash (704) 634-3596 at EXIT Realty South, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr., Suite 1, Charlotte, NC 28209 (SouthPark).
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It is hard to let go of summer. It is difficult to get back in the swing of school schedules, sports schedules, all those meetings. There are two bright spots in September along with the cooler temperatures that are long traditions on Charlotte NC: the Yiasou Greek Festival which is September 9-12 and the Festival In The Park which is September 23-26.
The Greek Festival is mostly about the food. There is also art, dancing, lectures, exhibits, incredible exposure to culture. But it is still about the food. Greek pastries, gyros, roasted lamb, sandwiches, did I mention the pastries? Make plans now to attend the weekend event at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral at least once.
Later in the month is Festival in the Park held at Freedom Park in the heart of the Myers Park. What a great opportunity to view the wares of local and regional artists with all price points represented. It is great for young and older children - with lots of entertainment. Teens enjoy walking the lake, eating the wide variety of food and browsing the booths. It is as equally enjoyable in the day and in the evening - not sure you can see it all in one visit. This outdoor event is an excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the Fall weather.
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What happens when get 100 pounds of ripe, locally grown tomatoes (5 varieties), 12 loaves of bread (Merita King Thin to 100% Whole Wheat), 5 spreads (Duke's mayo is the most popular), homegrown fresh basil, chips, cookies, tea, lemonade and 120 people looking for a free lunch?
It's the 11th Annual Tomato Sandwich Party at EXIT Realty South. What started as a way for all of us summer gardeners to share our August beauties has turned into a well-oiled tradition. You pick your bread, your spread then John Byers slices your choice of tomato onto your plate.
It's a great way to see those you have not seen in a while and catch up with old friends. We always enjoy the newbies that have never had a tomato sandwich! Of course, we have to wonder where these people have been living! But John is happy to give them special attention as they prepare one of the greatest joys of summer - fresh, ripe tomatoes!
Because this definitely requires the outdoors, we do not send the invitation until the day before so we can assure good weather. Our guests come from all over Charlotte and are encouraged to bring a friend. It's a lot of fun for us and we so appreciate the help from our agents in setting up and cleaning up. Thanks to everyone who came and we look forward to next year! Enjoy the pictures taken from John's dear friend Jan Robinson and this year's invitation.
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I have been in Charlotte for over 20 years and even before I was in real estate I enjoyed attending the annual HomeArama events sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. The style of the events have varied from very modest homes to the mega mansions that draw the crowds. For people interested in building or remodeling, it is a great opportunity to see the latest and greatest in design, appliances and decorating.
This year's event in being held in Cornelius at Robbins Park. Simonini Builders is the sole builder this year and sent Realtors this info about the event: With only 7 weeks until the September 25 kick off for HomeArama 2010 at Robbins Park, we are thrilled with the progress and designs. All five homes being built from the Simonini Builders Island Collection are now finished and landscaping is in! Interior design work is now started with the first home nearly finished and others coming along quickly. This is proving to become one of the most exciting home shows ever - last week 22 participants selected for a private on-site focus group walk-through felt exactly that way.
Allen Norwood, the editor of the home section for the Charlotte Observer invited the public to participate in a pre-HomeArama focus group to see the homes and discuss ideas for the show. From that article, over 200 people responded and 22 were selected to come out to Robbins Park last week and see first-hand how things are shaping up. The comments were unbelie vable, "Loved the open plans", "It's about time for Charlotte to have this", "loved the outdoor spaces - very inviting", "loved the islands", "great concept, just what we are looking for", "love the light-filled rooms", "love the style of the large windows", "most doable HomeArama".
The first home is nearly fully decorated. Timelessly elegant and glamorous, yet remarkably relaxed, sums up the Hatteras. With the next homes designed as chic-comfortable contemporary, casual elegant and traditional with a modern twist, each is sure to be distinct and exciting.
Each of the five homes has been designed for right-sized luxury today, by noted architect Bassenian-Lagoni, out of Newport Beach California with exteriors by famed home designer, Stephen Fuller. Combining these two firms' talents, which has never been done before, produced truly magical homes.
We are excited to share several videos which have been produced as part of the HomeArama experience. Log on to http://www.homearamacharlotte.com/videodiary/index.asp catch video #4 for a full overview of these homes and some interior photos of progress. Watch video #2 to hear noted architect and author Marianne Cusato as she toured Robbins Park and witnessed personally this transformation in home design.
As always, stay posted to www.homearamacharlote.com for all the new updates and information. Best of all, tickets are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased conveniently online at https://homearamacharlotte.webconnex.com/tickets
Simonini has been a respected participant for years in HomeArama so I have to no doubt that this will be fantastic event. Make plans today to attend beginning September 25.
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It is hard to believe that it has been over two and a half years since the beginning of the great recession. In Charlotte, we were fortunate that our housing market was the last major city to enter, but we were hit hard by the major shifts to the financial institutions and in the financial markets. The loss of Wachovia was unimaginable. Although, Wells Fargo has been a steady partner to the Queen City, it will never give us the attention and priority that we once had from First Union/Wachovia. Bank of America has weathered the storm, but there has been such a sense of insecurity across the region due to all of the negative press.
The good news started up slowly at the beginning of 2010 as Electrolux and Husqvarna announced that they would be moving their headquarters here and Siemens announced the expansion of their current facilities. I had heard mention of another company Celgard that manufactured parts for hybrid vehicles, but had no idea the overall impact.
Charlotte as an energy capital?? YES! Charlotte will continue to grow with high-paying jobs as we attract the energy industry. Watch this video!
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Charlotte NC is a beautiful
city known for many things including the number of houses of worship
(too many to count!) and its tree canopies. If you are looking for an
exciting way to tour Charlotte a great option is Charlotte NC Tours. They
offer van, bike walking and Segway tours. Here is an excerpt from
their site that details some of their options:
VAN & WALKING TOURS
Progressive Dinner Party
Each month we will highlight some of Charlotte's finest eateries. This
tour will include 4 courses at locally owned restaurants. We will
have one course at 4 different restaurants.
The Bars Less Travelled
Experience happy hour like a local. We will taste local beers, wines,
and liquor at some of Charlotte's most hip locations.
VAN, BIKE, SEGWAY, or WALKING TOURS
History and Architecture of Charlotte
Charlotte's history is fascinating. Our early history is a
Revolutionary war history. We were gold miners, cotton growers,
plantation owners, freedman, slaves, textile magnates, and most recently
bankers. Our early architecture is similar to that found in the
northeastern states. We have historic districts with architecture
ranging from Victorian era to Colonial Revival to anything they could
afford to build! Our churches range in style of architecture from
Victorian, to Gothic Revival Style to Byzantine. We have public art and
some that you have to search for. We will share Charlotte's history,
architecture, and special places with our guests.
4000 Calorie Tour!
This tour is for those people with low cholesterol and for those with
high cholesterol who subscribe to the "carpe diem" philosophy of life.
This tour is not for the calorie counters. We are going to eat!!!
Cornbread! Fried pickles! Fried chicken! Calamari with a southern
flare"and much much more! Many of the locations that we will visit
have been highlighted on the Food Network. Bring your appetite,
Lipitor, and antacids.
Relocation Tour
Planning to move to Charlotte? If you have only heard about the south
let us show you a different side. We are a diverse, creative ,
active, nature loving community of transplants. (Okay, so there are a
few native Charlotteans). This city has something for everyone. Based
on your needs, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of
Charlotte. Before you begin your housing search let us show you
Charlotte so that you can make an informed decision about where to live.
Charlotte Ghost Tours
If you do any traveling you will find that every city has a ghost tour.
We have our own cast of ghosts in Charlotte. Somehow, all of ours
turned out to be friendly ghosts (kind of like Casper). So"This is a
rated G ghost tour"perfect for you and the kids. We will tour the city
tracking many of Charlotte's more famous ghosts.
Relocation Tour
Planning to move to Charlotte? If you have only heard about the south
let us show you a different side. We are a diverse, creative ,
active, nature loving community of transplants. (Okay, so there are a
few native Charlotteans). This city has something for everyone. Based
on your needs, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of
Charlotte. Before you begin your housing search let us show you
Charlotte so that you can make an informed decision about where to live.
Charlotte Ghost Tours
If you do any traveling you will find that every city has a ghost tour.
We have our own cast of ghosts in Charlotte. Somehow, all of ours
turned out to be friendly ghosts (kind of like Casper). So"This is a
rated G ghost tour"perfect for you and the kids. We will tour the city
tracking many of Charlotte's more famous ghosts.
If you would like more information about Charlotte please contact us
at EXIT Realty South. Let us
help you discover what is amazing about our beautiful city.
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Aida Marcial is one of the fantastic agents of EXIT Realty South that works hard for her clients. Her focus is providing her clients with the highest level of service. She has been very busy helping many of her clients take advantage of the home-buyers tax credit that ended April 30. Many in the industry were thrilled when the government extended the closing date from June 30. Aida and her client Latisha Baldwin were recently interviewed by WSOC in Charlotte, NC to discuss the tax credit. Click here to read the article and watch the video.
We were also pleased that Aida was recognized by the Housing Opportunity Foundation of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association on June 21 as a graduate of the Workforce Housing Certificate Program and is now an official Workforce Housing Specialist.
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EXIT Realty South, located in the heart of Charlotte, NC at SouthPark, has been focused on training, training, training, during the 2nd quarter of 2010. As the broker in charge, John Byers is committed to making sure his agents are the best trained, best equipped to help our clients sell a current home or purchase a new one. EXIT Realty South stays ahead of the curve on technology not to have the most trendy gadgets, but to be best prepared to market the homes we list.
It started off in April with our agents attending a training session on Direct Response Marketing taught by EXIT Realty of Beaufort, SC owner Greg Bennett. His experience in marketing himself to specific neighborhoods has paid off for himself and his clients! Our agents attended this training in Brevard, NC.
Key Yessaad - Real Estate Web Trainer
We hosted Key Yessaad on May 14th, THE expert in developing an internet strategy. Key taught an Advanced Web Strategy & Blogging class to EXIT agents who are interested in creating a more visable presence for Google. Click here to see a detailed description of the class.
On May 18th & May 19th, we hosted EXIT Corp trainer, Johnny Loewy. The room was full of EXIT Brokers wanting to know how better to grow our offices. Each 10-hour+ day was full of energy and ideas.
On June 2,3 & 4th, EXIT Corp trainer Jeff Lobb traveled through-out the Carolinas to share ideas on Real Estate Technology and how better to use the tools we have. EXIT Realty South's agents attended the trainings in Columbia, SC and Hendersonville, NC. Click on the image below to watch a video to see what EXIT agents use to market homes.
EXIT Realty South is focused on preparing our agents to best serve their clients. Please contact us today.
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If you are new to Charlotte or have lived here for decades, it can sometimes be difficult to decide where to go for dinner. With the growth that Charlotte has experienced the last 20 years and with the addition of Johnson & Wales University, the world of restaurants have exploded. A great way to taste your way through the many and diverse options is a festival this weekend called Taste of Charlotte. It is held in uptown Charlotte on Tryon St from MLK Blvd to 6th St. Admission to Taste of Charlotte is free and guests can purchase coins for their food samples and beverages.
There are 30 restaurants that are participating in this years event and well as other local and national sponsors. Click here to see the restaurants and here to see what they are serving.
Taste of Charlotte offers Entertainment for the entire family. From live music and dancing to street performances and magic acts. Visit the Center Stage located at Trade & Tryon Streets for live entertainment all weekend - click here to see the schedule.
Festival begins on Friday at 11am and ends on Sunday afternoon. Taste of Charlotte is a great way to sample what Charlotte restaurant's are serving.
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One of Charlotte's favorite traditions as the summer begins is Pops in the Park. Each Sunday evening in June and culminating with a concert on July 3 the Charlotte Symphony gives an outdoor concert at Symphony Park adjacent to SouthPark Mall. The band shell was built specifically for this event. Thousands of people enjoy an evening under the stars listening to incredible music. Many people arrive as early at 8:00am to place their blankets to reserve an ideal spot for the evening event. The crowds usually start gathering around 6:30 with food, wine, beer, drinks in tow. It is a true social event. The prelude perfomance begins at 7:00pm and the Charlotte Symphony begins at 8:15 and plays for about an hour.
On the first performance, June 6, the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra preforms the prelude. Click HERE to see the full schedule.
The Symphony Park is located adjacent to our office EXIT Realty South.
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When I talked about the opening of the NASCAR Hall of Fame last week, I failed to mention the other events that made Charlotte NC a happening place last weekend. We were also the host to the largest convention ever held in Charlotte - the National Rifle Association (NRA). They were projecting 70,000 visitors and the Regional Visitors Authority believe that estimate actually panned out. Guest speakers included Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, Chuck Norris and Glenn Beck.
Charlotte also hosted UltraSwim at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center where many Olympians and top swimmers including Michael Phelps competed. It is believed that events last weekend attracted 85,000 to the uptown area.
I attended a NC Dance Theatre event at the newly-opened, beautiful Knight Theater last Thursday evening and the crowds even then were noticeable.
The great news for Charlotte is that the economic impact of last weekend's events were $20 million.
According to the Charlotte Business Journal, Hall executives have promised an annual $60 million economic impact and 800,000 visitors during the first year. To hit 800,000, the 150,000-square-foot attraction needs to average more than 2,200 visitors per day.
Saturday, we have the All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the first induction ceremony to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Sunday. Then to top it off, one of the biggest weekends in NASCAR is the Coca-Cola 600 Memorial Day weekend.
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Charlotte was overjoyed when she was chosen to host the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The opening day is May 11, 2010 and it will be the date that Charlotte has been waiting for. Why? We've known for decades that Charlotte is a great place to live, but to visit? The NASCAR Hall of Fame finally gives people a reason to come to Charlotte. Charlotte is now a destination city. This means that thousands more people will be exposed the Queen City.
The opening is well-timed. The Coca-Cola 600 is one of the top races of the season held the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. The weekend before is the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. To entertain the crowds that attend both there is the Food Lion Speed Street festival in uptown Charlotte - great music and food.
Click here to find our more about the opening of the Hall of Fame, the drivers, the races.
NASCAR fans spend a lot of money in Charlotte - they support our hotels, restaurants, clubs, retail. We love having them here. Their business keep many Charlotteans employed - which in turn helps the real estate market in Charlotte NC. Gentlemen (and Ladies!)...start your engines!
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Today is the end of the tax credit for home buyers and real estate agents and mortgage originators have experienced the flurry leading up to the deadline. Here in Charlotte NC at EXIT Realty South many of our agents have helped many buyers who were pushed off the fence by the $8000 Credit.
Here is an article published by RISMEDIA:
End of Home Buyer Tax Credit Unlikely to Deter Most Real Estate Buyers
Posted By susanne On April 28, 2010 @ 3:37 pm In Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Today's Marketplace, Today's Top Story, Today's Top Story - Consumer | Comments Disabled
[1]RISMEDIA, April 29, 2010"The expiration of the 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credits on April 30 is unlikely to put off Americans looking to purchase homes who believe now is a good time to buy and are confident that home prices will rise according to a survey released by Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. company. The survey of 1,000 Americans between the ages of 25-64 with at least $35,000 household income was conducted during April 15-20, 2010.
More than 90% of consumers believe that the home buyer tax credits have helped both first-time home buyers and the U.S. housing market overall. Among consumers actually shopping for homes, 65% believe that the end of the tax credits will have little or no effect on their interest in purchasing a home.
While consumers remain unsure about the direction of the housing market, the survey reveals that they are optimistic about real estate values with 46% of consumers expecting real estate prices in their area to increase over the next year. Just 12% expect prices will decline. Over the next five years, 79% expect real estate prices to increase, with 20% expecting prices to increase substantially.
"The survey underscores the key role the federal home buyer tax credits played in stimulating residential real estate market activity and the U.S. economy," said James Mallozzi, chairman and chief executive officer of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc. "It also shows that most consumers believe the market has hit bottom and are more optimistic about the future."
Survey respondents identified concerns about rising mortgage interest rates and unemployment as the most important factors affecting their decision to purchase a home, along with more stringent lending criteria and fewer mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Federal Reserve. The expiration of the tax credits placed lowest on their list of concerns. Among those who have recently purchased a home, 61% cited low mortgage interest rates as "very important" to their decisions " an amount greater than either the tax credit or even cheaper prices. The 66% expecting interest rates to rise underscores potential headwinds for the market.
"The tax credits clearly helped stimulate the market when consumer confidence was low and housing inventory was high," said Earl Lee, president, Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc. "While the tax credit expiration is a concern for many, the bigger issues now are the availability and cost of financing as well as if they will have a job."
Despite the significant downturn in the real estate market, the survey underscores that the dream of homeownership and the perception that owning a home is a good investment remain intact. Among current renters, 75% still believe owning their home is a better long-term choice for their needs than renting.
The majority of consumers also believe that homeownership is a better investment than individual stocks or bonds (75%), mutual funds (72%), or savings accounts (74%).
"The real estate market is precariously balanced. Consumers are clearly motivated to take advantage of the opportunities the current low interest rates and prices afford," Lee notes. "While the market is picking up in terms of sales and confidence, and the majority still believe that owning a home is a good investment, the outlook for the market remains highly dependent upon the direction of the economy overall."
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Friday May 14th in Charlotte NC How to effectively use Blogs to Drive Google, Search Engine Traffic, and your Customers to your Website using thoughtfully Linked Content and Organic Real Estate Solutions
John and Angie Byers, the Exit Realty Broker/Owners of Charlotte NC, are inviting their fellow Broker/Owners in the region and their Exit Agents to attend an Intensive Blogging Workshop that is designed to create the best Internet Marketing Strategies that benefit your Real Estate Clients. (PDF Link)
John and Angie Byers, the Exit Realty Broker/Owners of , are inviting their fellow Broker/Owners in the region and their Exit Agents to attend an Intensive Blogging Workshop that is designed to create the best Internet Marketing Strategies that benefit your Real Estate Clients. ()
Internet Marketing and Google Visibility makes sense to you and you know that you must incorporate them in your Real Estate Marketing. It is time to do it right and Blogging is one vehicle you ought to master to nurture Google Visibility.
I have designed this Advanced Blogging Workshop for Real Estate Professionals who have established the foundation of an Internet Strategy and are looking to advance their Organic Ranking Online. This training is not focused on the cheap tricks of SEO and will NOT support your desire for easy answers " the strategies I train on are deliberate, long term, produce results, and organic in the sense that they help your customers make the best decisions for their Real Estate Needs.
The Original name of the course was "Google Loves Bloggers," to reveal the fact that if your blog posts are written properly and placed in the right venues your visibility and that of your website would increase... In fact, wouldn't you agree that Page 1 of Google is crucial to your success?
(Best you don't even need to buy a website to get this Strategy work!!! Cool Huh?!!)
Location: Exit Realty South " (Thanks to John And Angie Byers) 4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Ste 1, Charlotte, NC 28209 - (704) 602-9900
Date: Friday May 14th, 2010 - 9:30am (please start arriving at 9am)
Duration: 5 hours " lots of breaks will be offered. (will end around 3:30pm)
Cost: $59 (please make checks payable to: Key Yessaad)
My Commitment: To un-shackle you from your distorted relationship you have with Technology and help you create the conditions of success with your Clients.
Course Description: (please read what follows to understand the intention of the course.)
Real Estate Advanced Blogging Workshop
I will cover the following topics in the Workshop:
A Homework driven Workshop.
The fundamental Structure of a Successful Real Estate Blog.
Strategic Links.
Blogs about Listings for farming purposes.
Blogging Strategy and Neighborhood Farming.
Understanding Blog and Page Content Source.
ALT Tags " huh"??? Yes Content and ALT Tags.
Rolling your Blogs " for added Google Page Visibility. A strategy designed by Key for enhanced visibility.
Why Launch a Free WordPress Blog? and How to use its RSS Feeds with your website or other services.
Will I become an SEO Expert? " that is not the purpose; I want you to become a Successful Internet Marketer.
Understanding Barney Stinson and his Playbook: "The Lorenzo Von Matterhorn."
and much more...
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HOMEWORK COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE TRAINING - CALL OR TEXT ME IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE ATTENDING SO I CAN SEND YOU THE HOMEWORK! (It is a Deal Breaker!) - Your Broker was emailed a copy of it!
I will have plenty of time for all your questions"
"Key, Thanks so much for the training you provided this past Thursday. As always you delivered beyond measure on your promise to empower agents to have the confidence and ability to create and reach their online potential. ...more" - Craig Summerall, Broker/Owner Exit Real Estate Consultants, Lexington SC.
"Wow! Now I know what all the fuss has been about Key! Superb class!!! You're the first one that's been able to convince we that I MUST have a visible presence on the internet, but then you went on to show me how to accomplish that. That was the clincher! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!" - Anne Cassidy - Realtor with Exit Realty South in Charlotte NC
"Key...you presented to us, hands down, the most useful training I have been a part of since being with Exit. It was concise, directional, and has a measureable outcome. Fantastic job!" - Warren Zook - Broker/Owner of Exit Realty Knoxville in Tennessee.
"Before we attended four of Key Yessaad internet / blogging / database / web strategy events in 2009, our internet traffic and leads "trickled in" on occasion. Within a few short months our traffic tripled and has continued to climb each month. We never worried before, because "we didn't know what we didn't know". Now that we are "Enlightened", we have formed productive web habits, our expectations are higher, and we are extremely optimistic about our expectations for increased web traffic (and Sales Success). Key was the "Key" in 2009 and we can't wait for even more in 2010!" - John and Angie Byers - Broker/Owners of Exit Realty South in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Key Yessaad " Real Estate Trainings and Internet Strategies. To train, inspire, and coach Real Estate Professionals succeed is my passion. I specialize in training Realtors to compete online. My Trainings and Internet Strategies intersect in my seminars with powerful ideas and Plans of Actions that produce results. Google or call me (910) 538-6610 and let's discuss how I can help your Agents climb the Google Tree of Success. I can tailor my Real Estate Seminars to the level of sophistication of your agents and I promise they will leave inspired and will produce results!
EXIT Realty South knows Charlotte NC! Whether you currently live in Charlotte and are looking to purchase your first home or find a new one OR you are planning a move to Charlotte, EXIT Realty is the native-owned real estate expert to help you. Our office is centrally located in SouthPark the heart of Charlotte and we serve the entire metro Charlotte area from Rock Hill, SC to Lake Norman. Our agents focus on the needs of our clients are well trained and are experienced in their markets. We want our clients to feel informed and confident that every phase of the transaction is being handled professionally and in the best interest of the client. We always recommend our in house lender Kathy Younce, New American Mortgage. Kathy has extensive experience in the mortgage industry and does her best to ensure that our clients are well-served.
EXIT Realty Corp. International is the fastest growing real estate franchise in North America! Established in 1996, EXIT Realty is one of the most closely followed real estate franchises in the world. In just 14 years, EXIT Realty has experienced record breaking growth. Since EXIT Realty's beginning in Toronto, Canada, EXIT Realty has become and continues to be, the fastest growing franchise of 'all time' in the Real Estate Industry.
Bill McCartyWhen you are buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Bill's commitment as your Realtor is to provide you with the highest level of service possible, making your real estate experience a positive one. 704-602-9907
Aida Marcial's proven approach ensures that sellers are constantly informed and buyers are shown only those properties that fit their lifestyle thus making the entire transaction smooth and successful from start to finish. Charlotte real estate serving your needs in Charlotteand surrounding counties and in South Carolina,Lancaster and Fort Mill. Aida's promise to you is to guide you and make your next move a complete success 704-576-1258
Debby Byersis a licensed Real Estate Broker in North and South Carolina with an extensive background in Residential Real Estate and New Construction in the Charlotte Metro area. Debby specializes in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate. A native of Charlotte,Debby knows this market from Lake Norman throughout south Charlotte and across the South Carolina line into Ft Mill and Rock Hill. 704-526-6099
Jon Widdifield is a licensed real estate agent in North Carolina. Jon specializes in South Charlotte area. Jon is here to help you with one of the most important decisions of your life. Whether buying or selling. he's your guy. 704-763-0059
Myra Banegas a dedicated Realtor licensed in North and South Carolina, Myra knows how to help her clients. Her patience and understanding is what she promises them, in addition to her extensive knowledge in areas in Western Union County, N.C. such as, Waxhaw, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Marvin and Monroe. So if you are selling or buying a home she is ready to help. 704-858-6771
Jim Barnett has been selling real estate in Charlotte /Mecklenburg for 31 years and has produced in excess of 200 million dollars in sales. Jim is well versed in all areas of Mecklenburg, Union and Cabarrus counties and can be your your biggest asset when buying or selling real estate in these areas. 704-661-1001
Joe Piscitelli is your Real Estate expert for the South Charlotte, Union County NC (North West), Weddington, Ballantyne and South Meck Towns and surrounding areas. You now have free access to Charlotte NC's Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine! Call us today and let's discuss how we can help you save $1,000s when you buy, invest, or sell Real Estate 704-776-1877
Shirley Ghorshi entered the single-family real estate industry as a result of her experience in the multi-family industry. A native of the region, she knows how much the Charlotte area has to offer. From Lake Norman to Lake Wylie, Uptown to Urban Trendy, SouthPark to Ballantyne, Shirley will provide you with steadfast, honest, reliable service. 704-351-4663
Anne Cassidy holds licenses in both North and South Carolina. Her purpose in the business has always been to help people achieve their Real Estate goals, whether buying or selling, at the best price attainable, as quickly as possible and to make the process as pleasant, efficient and as stress-free as possible. 704-807-9731
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
Are you looking to make a move to Charlotte NC? Are you looking to purchase real estate? EXIT Realty South is the office to assist you. Our agents are the best qualified to help you find the home perfect for you and your needs. Would you like to know more about the homes available in Ballantyne, Uptown, SouthPark, Myers Park and Dilworth, Eastover, Lake Wylie or Lake Norman. We cover the entire metro Charlotte area.
Please contact us if you require any information about our the Charlotte NC region.
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
Charlotte-area home sales jumped in March, posting the biggest gain from February in at least eight years, a sign that a hefty buyer's tax credit is boosting the usual spring sales surge.
The number of houses, townhouses and condos sold last month rose 36 percent from February, according to results released today by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association. That gain is likely due in part to improved weather and buyers realizing that tax credits of up to $8,000 will expire April 30. However, sales were also up nearly 14 percent compared with March 2009.
Sales remain well off their peak levels, but March results mark the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and a return to the double-digit increases of last fall.
The average price rose 3.2 percent, to $197,564, for transactions through the association's Carolina Multiple Listing Services.
In an early indicator that sales might continue to strengthen, the number of pending contracts jumped 23 percent, to 2,498. Pendings are signed deals that haven't yet closed, and March's level was the highest since August 2008, immediately before the worst of the financial meltdown.
MLS results, which account for the majority of sales in the area, don't distinguish between sales of new and existing homes. A heavy load of foreclosures has been one factor stifling new home construction. However, Mecklenburg County saw permits for single-family building nearly double last month compared with a year ago.
The 235 single-family permits was the highest number since March 2008 but still far below the 864 issued in March 2006, the peak of the building boom.
Please let us know if we can answer any of your real estate questions.
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
One of the many reasons Charlotte and North Carolina have grown so rapidly over the last two decades has been the availability of great jobs. This is why the >12% jobless rate in Charlotte has been so shocking. We thought that a lagging job market did not apply to us. Our city leaders have been working overtime to attract businesses to the area - and it is working. We have several companies moving their headquarters to the Queen City this year. We have also attracted the attention of the White House - President Obama will be visiting us this Friday, April 2.
The instability of the job market has made Charlotteans nervous and has softened the real estate market. Charlotte employs a lot of bankers and these bankers (from the backroom processors to the executives) have spent the last 15 months unsure if they will still have jobs in the end. Things are more stable each day and with the addition of jobs we will become less unsure and more confident. One of the comments from a CEO on why they chose Charlotte was our expansive work force. They recognize that Charlotte if full of talented, educated, skilled workers.
Charlotte was one, if not THE last in the recession and we are now racing to be the first out.
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
The in-house mortgage expert at EXIT Realty South in Charlotte, NC is Deran Pennington with New American Mortgage. He shared his opinion of what happened this week with mortgage rates. This is GREAT information that agents and potential buyers need to know. Thanks, Deran!!______________________________________________________________________________________
Current benchmark 30yr fixed rate is at 5.875%. Last Friday it was at 4.875%. Mortgage bankers are calling it Black Wednesday..
What Caused it?
Consumer confidence is perceived as rising and the markets concern that inflation is going to rise because of the Treasury loading up debt to finance the recovery caused a massive sell off of Mortgage Backed Securities yesterday. Pension funds, Hedge Funds and large institutional investors lead the way. In a nut shell, the sell off yesterday is being driven by investors belief that the end of the recession is here and we are entering a phase of economic growth. The fear is that the economic growth is going to lead to higher than welcomed inflation and as stated many times, inflation is the biggest enemy to mortgage rates and other fixed income investments. Think about it, your mortgage is a debt to you but it is an investment to an investor. If you borrow money at an interest rate of 4.5% but inflation is at 5%, the investor is losing money. This is the bad news"heres some good.
It is the Fed knows that the economic recovery is mostly linked to a recovery in the housing market. Banks are repaying the TARP debt mostly through profits that are being driven by their mortgage business. Ken Lewis of BofA pretty much said that. Also, if home buying slows even more (which will happen with rates in the high 5s), the presumed recovery will grind to a halt and we are right back where we started.
It is believed, in many circles, that the Fed will make an announcement in the coming days that they will accelerate their buying of Mortgage Backed Securities. The made an initial announcement and implemented to program in early March but have only spent 300b of the 1.2t allocated for purchasing the MBSs. I and many like me, think the fed will speed up the purchasing of these securities and drive rates back down. When, I don't know but there are opinions that rates could be back in the 4s within three weeks. It is hard to tell but we need to be ready when (and if) that happens.
If you have anyone on the fence, wondering if they should buy or re-finance, I would tell them to get approved for the loan and float the rate and do it now. Don't wait for the rates to go down to submit application and get the approval. If the rates go down, it could last 2 hours , two months or anywhere in between. They need to be in a position to lock immediately. This will offer them the greatest opportunity to get the best rate. Worse case, rates stay here, they are still almost a full point lower than this time year so it's still a great time to get a loan. We got a little spoiled over the past two months.
Today, I can lock a conventional rate at 5.25% and an FHA rate at 5.375. Still good compared to last year.
Also, keep in mind a .5% rate increase is perceived to be a lot. The PI payment on a 250k loan at 4.75% is $1,280.49. The PI payment on a 250k loan at 5.25% is 1,355.60. The difference is $75 per month. I know"$75 per month is $75 per month but if they can't afford the house at 1,355, they probably can't afford the house at $1,280 either.
I have seen this several times in my career and this is nothing to panic over or delay purchasing a home over. What it does is crush re-finances for the short term but hey, we're all in this for the purchaser any"right.
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
Even with the current local real estate market softening in Charlotte, NC, homes in close proximity to Uptown Charlotte are in general, ...pricey. Urban renewal neighborhoods such as Wesley Heights, NoDa, Wilmore, Cherry, and even Belmont and Villa Heights are now priced beyond the affordability of many first time homebuyers. Prices in these areas can range on average in the mid- $100s to upwards of $500k or more. Demand for urban living is as strong as ever, yet fewer buyers can afford... even with ample amounts of sweat equity. So, what are the next neighborhoods to benefit from the demand of qualified buyers who have not given up on the dream of buying an older home, close to Uptown Charlotte, with money to spend and sweat equity to give? ... perhaps one such neighborhood is Enderly Park! In fact, you can see signs of this now with remodelling activity growing and below $100k prices beginning the push the $100k mark and now above! The neighborhood is blessed with quality construction (many with brick veneer exteriors, hardwood floors,&traditional charm), excellent proximity to Uptown Charlotte, and is adjacent to extremely popular (but now less affordable) Wesley Heights. Shopping, restaurants, and an "urban" feel can create strong potential demand for Enderly Park. Walking to The "World Famous" Open Kitchen, one of Charlotte's oldest (since 1952) and popular Italian restaurants is within reach. As described in the Charlotte Observer article below, the neighborhood benefits from having been planned by a "pedigree" landscape architect, John Nolan of Myers Park (neighborhood) fame. Whether a first time homebuyer seeking to use the 2009 $8000 tax credit or saavy investor, you should check out the article below and click on any link herein to see what's available to buy NOW in Enderly Park.
CALL (704) 602-9900 or eMail us with any questions, needs, or interest you may have in touring Enderly Park! While viewing these available properties, make sure to sign up for a "SAVED SEARCH" to be emailed as often as DAILY when new Enderly Park listings are available. Thank you!
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This article was printed in the Charlotte Observer on Tuesday, May 26, 2009...
Dannye Romine Powell Dannye Romine Powell writes on life in Charlotte and the Carolinas for the Local section of The Charlotte Observer. E-mail Dannye. 704.358.5230
I greet you this cool May morning with a nugget of astonishing and long-buried news.
There's good reason for the graceful curves of some of your streets. There's good reason for that rolling park in your neighborhood, with the creek running through it.
And the handsome stone gates at the corner of Effingham and Tuckaseegee roads " those were no accident either.
Thanks to Jane Johnson of the Main Library's Carolina Room, we now know that your neighborhood was laid out by the acclaimed city planner and landscape architect John Nolen of Cambridge, Mass.
Yes, the very one who, in 1911, was able to imagine the elegantly curved streets of Myers Park from the dusty swath of an 1,100-acre cotton farm.
Johnson's discovery happened as many good things do " while looking for something else.
She was poring over microfilmed plats of the old farm land of sisters Julia and Violet Alexander, whose palatial home, Enderly Plantation, eventually served as headquarters for Camp Greene, the World War I Army base.
Suddenly, Johnson's eye fell on the name "John Nolen."
Could it be?
Johnson called Tom Hanchett, historian at the Levine Museum of the New South.
"August, 1925. Layout plan by John Nolen, Landscape Architect, Cambridge, Mass. Subdivision and Plat by Wilbur W. Smith, Civil Engineer, Charlotte, N.C."
Hanchett was in the car, headed out Freedom Drive to Enderly Park.
Besides the stone gates " strikingly similar to the stone work at Queens Road and Fourth Street and at either end of Hermitage Court " Hanchett noticed two more Nolen trademarks: curving streets and a park with a creek trickling through.
"We take curving suburban streets for granted now," Hanchett says. "But Nolen introduced us to that idea."
Hanchett says that interest in these early 20th century city planners is fairly recent. But in the last 20 years or so, this whole new branch of city planning has rediscovered Nolen in particular.
"He's now one of the foundations of this whole new urbanism," he says.
And the Alexander sisters " how did they happen to hire Nolen?
Hanchett says that in 1917 civic leaders had asked Nolen to come up with a plan for the entire city " a plan that included connecting greenways and a loop road similar to Queens Road West.
Leaders nixed the proposal, but Julia Alexander, Charlotte's first female lawyer, argued long and hard for it.
Hanchett figures that eight years later when she was ready to develop her own property, she knew exactly the man for the job.
Kudos to Jane Johnson for her sharp eye and to the Alexander sisters for their farsighted wisdom.
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
If you are interested in working with an office that supports training and the skills necessary to be a successful real estate professional, contact EXIT Realty South in Charlotte, NC 704-602-9900
Exit Brokers "By Invitation Only" Training Thursday May 21st, 2009 You understand the Strategy! " Now let's get the knowledge and habits of working on your website"
John and Angie Byers, the Exit Realty Broker/Owners in Charlotte NC, are inviting their fellow Broker/Owners in the region and their Exit Agents to attend an advanced training on Real Estate Web Strategy Thursday May 21st; Going beyond understanding Web Strategy and into day to day implementation and results!!!
You have heard that content is king; so how do you go about adding content to your website so Search Engines and clients can find and rank it. This One-Day Workshop was designed for Realtors who have attended "Real Estate Web Strategy" and understand that working on your website is part of your business routine" "But I have content that comes with my website?" you say" and so does everyone else" Generic content is everywhere and leads nowhere; those who optimize it the right way and create good internal and external links will become visible"
I believe that those who bring their web services and processes internally will succeed. The days of calling an external "Web Designer" or "Tech Guy" to maintain your day to day pages are over" There is still value on having a professional get you going but it is a shared responsibility; in fact the "Web Designer" should be following your lead NOT the reverse"It is neither the Vendor nor the Product that matters; it is your habits and discipline I am going to focus on... Your strategy must lead you to Google Visibility...
This Workshop was designed to enhance the ability of Real Estate Professionals compete in an ever increasing spirited Internet Landscape"
Topic: "How do I maintain my Website regularly?"
The course will cover the following topics"
How to layout a Web Page and how to focus on the most relevant and Visible elements
Internal Linking of your Website.
Integration of IDXPro into your website and how to create Landing pages"
How to add content from external pages?
How to Add a Listing, Syndicate it, and make sure Google finds it
How to create Listing Pages.
How to optimize your provided pages and link them to the home page without buttons
Linking the right way " tons of examples"
How to prepare pictures, link them, and align them in tables.
How to make the Google and Yahoo bots read your sitemap
What are Link Exchanges and how to work them
How do I create a Page then convert it to Blog? Is there a structure to these pages that works?
How do I add good pages to my blog that drive traffic back to me...?
How do I create a link page and use Links Partners to drive more traffic...?
& Much much more
Bring all your questions and don't forget your assistant. You will love this class; you will feel liberated and ready to conquer your online market!!!
Native Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Expert " EXIT Realty South EXIT Realty South serves the metro Charlotte, NC region providing our clients with agents who are well trained and are experienced in their markets. Our office focuses on meeting the needs of our clients. Thank you for visiting our site.
You are in the midst of a change in real estate. What will your "Strategic" decisions be? Your future as a real estate agent in Charlotte, NC could depend on your next decision,... a decision to "resist" or to "change"...
Our Charlotte, NC real estate market continues to shift and change. We know of many Realtors® here experiencing significant downturns in their business and unlike any they have seen before. Many newer agents are frustrated that their dreams of a real estate career just cannot seem to take flight. Career paths are a bit uncertain, much of what they have worked so hard for seems to be slipping away, and they are concerned for themselves and perhaps their families and their future. Agents who are otherwise self-starting, self-motivating, "independent" contractors are all the more frustrated when many decisions affecting them are outside of their control... the overall economy, but more-so decisions made by their company or others to cut expenses, services, training, marketing, technology, staff, or support. These are all justified by logic and finances, but not always with thoughtful vision. Many of these cuts are cutting the very things agents need now more than ever to sustain, grow, and succeed during these times. Even more frustrating,... agents are facing decisions forced upon them when an office closes or ... "consolidates". Is this You? People, and especially "agents" typically do not like change, yet change is occurring all around them. Many feel powerless and afraid and therefore they resistant change, any change.... even changes that will clearly benefit. They convince themselves to be Less afraid of the problems known before them and are More afraid of anything unknown... even changes that would clearly be good decisions (it's the "devil they know vs. the one they don't" scenario).
Yes, these are times of challenge, but these are also times of great opportunity. Opportunities present themselves in many forms, but they start with an attitude and a vision, and they are enabled through leadership and commitment. I can't speak for other companies' decisions, but I can certainly speak for ours because my wife Angie and I are the sole owners. We are locally owned, are personally vested in the success of each and every agent, and our "Can-do" attitude keeps us on task. We pride ourselves on having built a new company with now an almost four-year track record and a Top 25 ranking. And within EXIT Realty International, we were the #3 office in NC for the Carolinas Region, a region approaching 70 offices. We pride ourselves in having made and continuing to make decisions that give witness to our "investment" in our agents and our company's future. We have been and continue everyday to be "Pro-active" and not "Re-active" to the real estate and economic environment surrounding us. We are "strategic", and our decisions are paying dividends. At a time when some companies are cutting or closing or "consolidating", we are doing mostly the opposite. We spend carefully but with good decision and intent. We are "not afraid of fear itself" (FDR), but are often fearful of not doing enough. We cannot change the economy or our market, but we can certainly choose to Not sit back and wait... we move forward and invest everywhere we can. First and foremost, we are about Quality, not quantity. We never want to be Charlotte's "largest" real estate office, but we do want to and will be one of its most productive.
A quick three-month summary of our most recent enhancements is strong evidence of our commitment to our company and to our agents. These should most all be important to serious agents:
- The internet is driving the real estate industry. We have this year hired by exclusive arrangement one of the industry's leading Real Estate Web Training Strategists. This is web training like no other available. It is specific, demanding, timely, and results-driven. A multitude of courses and levels are being taught exclusively at EXIT and are in-house only. This training is empowering our agents to be the industry's leading "Web Warriors" and they are certainly getting results. This is getting our agents business.
- We are technology enhanced and driven... are office is completely wireless, and equipment the very best and we have this week added Two T-1 data lines providing a ridiculously high level of data capacity for internet browsing, uploading, and downloading. Two T-1 data capacity is over-kill even for offices much larger than ours. Most offices our size operate with only a fraction of just one T-1. This is getting our agents business.
- We have this month enhanced our email and communications system with an upgrade to Outlook Web Access and Microsoft Exchange Server, all designed to better support and enable our agents. The flexibility to download email, contacts, and calendar to a computer, access online, or especially to a Blackberry, iPhone, or other PDA enables tremendous flexibility and accessibility for our agents. This is getting our agents business.
- We have formed a partnership to establish a new Mortgage Bank. With a professional in-house origination staff and the ability to "close" and "fund" loans directly in the mortgage bank's name, our agents and their clients are being provided with the very best of rates, service, and support. This is getting our agents business.
- Our website continues to receive regular enhancements for content and lead capture. We have features unique to us which compete very favorable with the very best websites available. This is getting our agents business.
- Our agents have the ability to capture their own leads within our company's IDX, maintaining control of their marketing efforts and enabling direct rewards of their web and lead capture efforts. An enhanced level of lead capture at the agent level yet avoiding an agent's cost to subscribe to their own IDX feed. This is getting our agents business.
- Our exceptional training for both new and especially experienced and top producing agents has further expanded. We offer training and coaching with no upfront fees and offer over 70 hours per month of live, two-way teleconferencing training provided to Exit offices throughout the US and Canada. Everyone is benefiting, from our newest agents to the top Top Producers. We have a very committed local "Mastermind" group that meets face-to-face regularly.... and others with agents coming from various offices, too. This is getting our agents business.
- We have expanded not only our technology, but our support and office services while lowering agent's costs and contributions. Our company contributes several hundred dollars per agent per month as our commitment and "investment" in their success continues. This is getting our agents business.
- All of this on TOP of an already extremely lucrative compensation package where agents can actually earn More than 100%, with NO desk fees, with NO franchise fees, and empowered to create a path for great financial success for NOW and retirement. And in addition to the above, our track record in Charlotte real estate is exemplary. If we have a weak spot it is that we do not publicize our accomplishments and our advantages well enough..... to our agents we are Charlotte's best kept secret in real estate. We tend to prefer spending our time inwardly with our agents, and not outwardly by over-touting ourselves or recruiting, yet we are confident. We are a company that has been built by design to aid in and honor production and success. With a staff of five professionals, we also have one of the highest staff-to-agent ratios in the business... all to help our agents succeed. If you didn't know this... EXIT Realty International is one of the country's Top Five real estate companies now and the fastest growing in History.....all within just 12 years. In 2008 and in spite of market conditions nationally, EXIT Realty Grew in over 32 states in both transaction sides and agents.... all while others were contracting or closing. At EXIT Realty South, we have an office of approx. 35 agents and have a commitment to our agents and ourselves to never grow to big, too impersonal, and too ineffective. We are nimble and quick. We are almost there but always have room for serious agents who have a passion and a commitment to be successful.
If you can identify with ANY of what I have said above, then we need to talk. As mentioned at the beginning, You are in the midst of Change (whether you think so or not).... What will your strategic decision be?
John W. Byers III, Broker/Owner of Exit Realty South, knows Charlotte NC Real Estate - and his customers and fellow EXIT associates benefit from it! A native of Charlotte, Byers' family history is steeped in the real estate industry. In 2005, he stepped into his role as President of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA) and Carolina MLS (CMLS), a position his father held decades ago. John is currently serving as a Regional Vice President of the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Association of Realtors. A graduate of UNC- Chapel Hill (BSBA 1980), Byers worked in international banking and commercial real estate finance with Bank of America's predecessor prior to engaging a real estate career in 1993. Now, he makes it his mission to acclimate newcomers and residents alike to their new neighborhoods. Byers works regularly in relocation because he knows how to sell Charlotte to the newcomer market. He takes pride in his hometown and it shows. He loves training as well and agents in his office benefit greatly from his insight and experience. EXIT Realty South is an office that rewards production and success and is an environment where every agent has the opportunity to be effective and successful. Whether helping his buyers find their perfect home, promoting his seller's homes to other Realtors, or building a top Charlotte real estate office, Byers has the pulse of Charlotte's real estate at his fingertip.
Another great neighborhood that is conveniently located near SouthPark in Charlotte, NC is Fairmeadows. It is direclty behind Sharon Corners Shoppping Center which is on the corner of Sharon&Fairview. Sharon Corners has some great shopping and some great restaurants. Homes in Fairmeadows were built in the early 60's to the early 70's. Wonderful homes, many of which have been updated. Fairmeadows is similar to Beverly Woods in many ways including that the the neighborhood has 2 school assignments. Most attend Selywn or Sharon Elementaries, Alexander Graham Middle and Myers Park High School and some attend Beverly Woods, Carmel Middle and South Meck.
Currently, there are 6 homes on the market. Click here for the most current information. Prices currently range from $274,500 - $356,500 with square footage ranging from 1200-2600. Since Jan 2008, there have been 7 homes that have sold ranging in price from $325,000 - $425,000 and square footage ranging from 1586-2972. Reasonable price range for a neighborhood that is so close to so many things. There is no doubt that homes in Fairmeadows are a good investment.
If you are interested in homes in this or any other neighborhood in Charlotte, NC please contact us and visit our website. EXIT Realty South serves the entire metro Charlotte, NC area.
John W. Byers III, Broker/Owner of Exit Realty South, knows Charlotte NC Real Estate - and his customers and fellow EXIT associates benefit from it! A native of Charlotte, Byers' family history is steeped in the real estate industry. In 2005, he stepped into his role as President of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA) and Carolina MLS (CMLS), a position his father held decades ago. John is currently serving as a Regional Vice President of the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Association of Realtors. A graduate of UNC- Chapel Hill (BSBA 1980), Byers worked in international banking and commercial real estate finance with Bank of America's predecessor prior to engaging a real estate career in 1993. Now, he makes it his mission to acclimate newcomers and residents alike to their new neighborhoods. Byers works regularly in relocation because he knows how to sell Charlotte to the newcomer market. He takes pride in his hometown and it shows. He loves training as well and agents in his office benefit greatly from his insight and experience. EXIT Realty South is an office that rewards production and success and is an environment where every agent has the opportunity to be effective and successful. Whether helping his buyers find their perfect home, promoting his seller's homes to other Realtors, or building a top Charlotte real estate office, Byers has the pulse of Charlotte's real estate at his fingertip.
We are very happy to announce another training for our EXIT Realty South agents in Charlotte, NC with Key Yessaad. In order to help our agents be more effective, Key is offering a training in Advanced Web Strategy.
Exit Brokers "By Invitation Only" Training Thursday May 21st, 2009 You understand the Strategy! " Now let's get the knowledge and habits of working on your website"
John and Angie Byers, the Exit Realty Broker/Owners in Charlotte NC, are inviting their fellow Broker/Owners in the region and their Exit Agents to attend an advanced training on Real Estate Web Strategy Thursday May 21st; Going beyond understanding Web Strategy and into day to day implementation and results!!!
You have heard that content is king; so how do you go about adding content to your website so Search Engines and clients can find and rank it. This One-Day Workshop was designed for Realtors who have attended "Real Estate Web Strategy" and understand that working on your website is part of your business routine" "But I have content that comes with my website?" you say" and so does everyone else" Generic content is everywhere and leads nowhere; those who optimize it the right way and create good internal and external links will become visible"
I believe that those who bring their web services and processes internally will succeed. The days of calling an external "Web Designer" or "Tech Guy" to maintain your day to day pages are over" There is still value on having a professional get you going but it is a shared responsibility; in fact the "Web Designer" should be following your lead NOT the reverse"It is neither the Vendor nor the Product that matters; it is your habits and discipline I am going to focus on... Your strategy must lead you to Google Visibility...
This Workshop was designed to enhance the ability of Real Estate Professionals compete in an ever increasing spirited Internet Landscape"
Topic: "How do I maintain my Website regularly?"
The course will cover the following topics"
How to layout a Web Page and how to focus on the most relevant and Visible elements
Internal Linking of your Website.
Integration of IDXPro into your website and how to create Landing pages"
How to add content from external pages?
How to Add a Listing, Syndicate it, and make sure Google finds it
How to create Listing Pages.
How to optimize your provided pages and link them to the home page without buttons
Linking the right way " tons of examples"
How to prepare pictures, link them, and align them in tables.
How to make the Google and Yahoo bots read your sitemap
What are Link Exchanges and how to work them
How do I create a Page then convert it to Blog? Is there a structure to these pages that works?
How do I add good pages to my blog that drive traffic back to me...?
How do I create a link page and use Links Partners to drive more traffic...?
& Much much more
Bring all your questions and don't forget your assistant. You will love this class; you will feel liberated and ready to conquer your online market!!!
The questions a Real Estate Professional should help their clients answer are the following:
"How can I tell that you have expertise in your Real Estate Market?"
"Can I validate you online and "Google You" with Buzz around your Market expertise?"
"Is the information I find online about you fluff or substance?"
Location: Exit Realty South " (Thanks to John And Angie Byers) 4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Ste 1, Charlotte, NC 28209 - (704) 602-9900
Date: Thursday May 21, 2009 - 9:30am (please start arriving at 9am)
Duration: 5 to 6 hours " lots of breaks will be offered.
Cost: $45 (please make checks payable to: Key Yessaad and hand them to your broker. I asked them to hold the checks until I have delivered the training.)
This Training is considered an Intensive and will incorporate Web Structure, Web Link Integration, Page Management, and Additional Google Site Map Links!!!
My Commitment: To un-shackle you from the fear of the internet and show you what your Buyers, Sellers and Google want" (Don't we all want to make Google happy!!!) I will also give you a methodical plan of action to get you going or tweak what you are currently doing"
"Put your Fears of Today into Affirming the Hopes of Tomorrow!!!" - Bob McKinnon
John W. Byers III, Broker/Owner of Exit Realty South, knows Charlotte NC Real Estate - and his customers and fellow EXIT associates benefit from it! A native of Charlotte, Byers' family history is steeped in the real estate industry. In 2005, he stepped into his role as President of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA) and Carolina MLS (CMLS), a position his father held decades ago. John is currently serving as a Regional Vice President of the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Association of Realtors. A graduate of UNC- Chapel Hill (BSBA 1980), Byers worked in international banking and commercial real estate finance with Bank of America's predecessor prior to engaging a real estate career in 1993. Now, he makes it his mission to acclimate newcomers and residents alike to their new neighborhoods. Byers works regularly in relocation because he knows how to sell Charlotte to the newcomer market. He takes pride in his hometown and it shows. He loves training as well and agents in his office benefit greatly from his insight and experience. EXIT Realty South is an office that rewards production and success and is an environment where every agent has the opportunity to be effective and successful. Whether helping his buyers find their perfect home, promoting his seller's homes to other Realtors, or building a top Charlotte real estate office, Byers has the pulse of Charlotte's real estate at his fingertip
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