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ERA United Realty: A Great Place to WorkTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to ERA United Realty
proactive
results oriented
ethical
ERA’s Vision Statement
ERA® is the real estate company of choice for consumers and agents because
ERA® Sales Associates are ethical, forward-thinking and results oriented professionals who take a proactive approach to real estate…
Therefore, agents can be sure they’ll have the best tools and training to accomplish the job at hand.
Consumers have total confidence that they are dealing with a consummate professional, expressing the highest level of service and integrity.
professionalEach ERA® Office is Independently Owned and OperatedExcept Offices Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated
About ERA United Realty
vGeorgia’s #1 ERA franchise in 2006 and 2007
vRanked in the Top 25 ERA franchises nationally
vFull Service Relocation Department
vReceived National ERA Diversity Award in 2006 and 2007
vBuilt on fundamentals of sales associate job satisfaction, client representation, entrepreneurship and family/community involvement
vPart of an international company in more than 33 countries and all 50 states.
vOne in five of all real estate transactions nationally involves a REALOGY brand.
An Industry Leader
Facts:ERA United Beats the Atlanta Average Days on Market By 17 Days
ERA United Beats the Atlanta Average “sales price to list price” ratio.
Our customer satisfaction rate is over 90%!
We Sell Your House Faster!
We Sell Your House for More Money!
Broker and Management Support
• Experienced brokers available full-time to help grow your business
• Individual planning, coaching and training
• Full-time marketing, training and business development
“Sales Associate Satisfaction is Job One.”
Comprehensive Agent Support
From start to finish … We’re Always There For YouvListing entry, maintenance and review
vSigns
vEmail, personal website, 24-hour answering service
vOnline document storage
vOptional closing coordination service; thank you cards after every transaction
vCustomizable listing presentation available online and in Powerpoint format
vwww.ERASellsAtlanta.com
Agent Support Through TeamERA.com
Our agent-centered site is like no other and features:
• Quick Flyers
• Quick Market Reports
• Customizable press releases, ads, Internet banners
• Client management
• Automated email campaigns
• Email showing surveys
• Add up to 99 photos to your listing
• Feeds your listing to over 26 websites
• And so much more! Click here to see!
Agent Support Through Direct Marketing
ERA Direct: Free Follow up for Closed Buyers
Ø Jumbo Thank You CardØ Series of 8 Jumbo PostcardsØ Series of 4 NewslettersØ English or SpanishØ Email follow-up four times a year for 5 yearsØ Upload past customers as well!
ERA E-Direct: Free Client ManagementØ Database managementØ Pre-prospecting systemØ Pre-written messages for buyers and sellersØ Customized e-flyers Ø Automated deliveryØ Move Planner to help customers make smooth
transition
Agent Support Through Training
Education & Career Development
Ø Over 200 courses availableØ Choose your format:
Ø LiveØ Virtual Ø Self-PacedØ Even Download to your iPod
Ø Individual Coaching Ø Free CEØ Classes based on your needs
Agent Support Through Partnerships
Cartus Broker Network
The largest relocation services company in the world, Cartus provides global reach, integrated technology and customer service superior to none. We provide our customers with the best relocation experience in the industry.
ERA Mortgage
Offering 150 loan programs and guaranteed approval within 24 hours, ERA Mortgage loan officers are available daily to provide the best in customer service and tailored loan programs to meet your needs.
Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C.
Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C. is a full-service real estate, business and litigation law firm with 65 lawyers practicing in 17 convenient locations throughout Georgia. The firm focuses its practice in four main areas including: residential and ommercial closings, community association representation, litigation and commercial real estate matters. We offer clients a full range of legal services in a timely, service-oriented and cost-effective manner.
New Era Title
New Era Title is a join venture title company owned equally by ERA United Realty and Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C. Our partnership ensures a great closing experience for the customer and the sales associate by providing dedicated and knowledgeable staff who perform at the highest professional standard.
The ERA Home Protection Plan
Homes protected by the ERA Home Protection Plan sell 15% faster on average. As an added bonus, the plan also protects sellers the same way. While your home is on the market, the same major components are covered until the day of sale – or a maximum of 180 days. The plan is administered by AHS – the industry leader in home warranties.
New Era Title
Your Business is Our Business
At ERA United Realty, 1 in 5 closed transactions are from company-generated leads. How Do We Do It?
• The Seller’s Security Plan• Relocation• Cartus Asset Recovery• My Charity Rewards.org• Lending Tree• Builder Program• Niche Markets• Online Lead Generation & Capture
“We Will Sell Your House or ERA Will Buy It!”
Unlike most real estate companies, ERA United Realty can sell your house to both the Qualified-Ready Buyer and the Qualified-Not Ready Buyer. By listing with us, the Qualified-Not Ready Buyer that needs to sell their current home first can take advantage of the Sellers Security Plan. More potential buyers means more potential for a higher sales price.
Not Qualified
Buyer
Qualified for financing but needs to sell
current house
Qualified
Qualified but Not Ready
Buyer
Cash Buyer or a buyer
pre-qualified for financing with current house sold
Ordinary financing not
available
Cartus Broker Network
• World’s Largest Relocation Company
– Handles more Corporate Relocation than the next 3 closest competitors…Combined!
– Over 800 companies represented
• Cartus Asset Recovery – Financial Institutions,
Investors & Mortgage Insurers
– Alternative Solution to foreclosure
– Short Sale Program
Primacy
Sirva
Prudential
Weichert
GMAC
30%
5%
7%
7%
10%
11%
Market Share – Top 6 Producers
Cartus Market Share – Top 13 Providers
CartusPrudentialPrimacySirvaWeichert
GraebelRoyal LePageLexiconGMACXonexMIGroup
ParagonHewitt
Source: HRO Today, May 2008
30%
My Charity Rewards.org
• The only national real estate rewards program that is a non-profit corporation AND a licensed real estate brokerage.
– Buyers and/or Sellers select a Charity and an Agent – Agent must submit an application, undergo a background check
and pay a 35% referral fee– At closing 20% of the commission is donated to the selected
charity
“Changing The World, One Home at a Time”
Lending Tree
• Real Estate Broker Network– Over 750 Top-Rated Real Estate Companies In All 50 States– ERA United is 1 of only 3 companies participating in the Greater
Atlanta Metro Region
• Buyer and Seller Referrals Are Generated Through:– www.LendingTree.com– 800-555-TREE– www.RealEstate.com– Affiliated Lenders (200+ Nationwide)– Affinity Client Programs
• Costco• Delta• AAA• Plus Dozens Of Others
Builder Program
• Our Builder Program Helps Your Clients Buy Now!
• ERA Seller’s Security Plan• ERA Equity Buy-Out• ERA Peachtree Lease• Rent Buster• Interest Rate Reduction
Peachtree Lease
Niche Markets
No matter where you want to take your business, ERA can get you there.
Never Miss a Lead With ERA’s Lead Router
• Fact: Average industry response time to an online lead is 52 hours*
• Fact: Most clients work with the first real estate agent who contacts them*
• Fact: ERA United agents response time is less than 5 minutes!
• LeadRouter. Try it Now!
Sourrce: National Association of Realtors
Marketing & Technology: Hand in Hand
Marketing Tools We Implement For You!
• Global Internet Exposure• Professional photography• Virtual Tour• Address-specific Website• E-mail Marketing• Audio Tours • Custom Sign Rider with Text Message
Feature• Quality Control• Advertising Opportunities
ERA’s proven technology combined with ERA United Realty’s marketing department gives you the edge over your competition!
How Do Today’s Buyers Find Homes? The Internet
• 14 million people use the Internet every day!• 84% of buyers begin their home search online • More buyers first learn about homes they purchase via the
Internet than any other advertising method• After seeing a property online, 73% drove by the home• 57% requested an internal tour of the propertySource: National Association of Realtors
84%
10%
3%3%
2% 1%
n Internet
n Yard Signs
n Newspapers
n Open House
n Neighbor
n All Other Sources
Capturing the Internet Market With ERA.com
Ø Professional Photos & Lay-OutØ Local School InformationØ Satellite MapØ Instant Flyers Ready to PrintØ Updated Daily from MLS ServiceØ Links to Your Other ListingsØ Contact info
Address – Specific Web Sites To Increase Number of Showings
Listing Websites
www.3481InnsBrookWay.com
Key Benefits of the Virtual Tour
• Increases the number and quality of the pictures that help sell your listing
• Homes with virtual tours are viewed 40% more than homes without tours
• Targets Internet shoppers, other agents and out-of-state buyers
• Professional photos can be used for additional marketing
Ø Reach active agents who sell within a 10-mile radius of your listingØ Proven methods to avoid junk mailbox placementØ Drives Traffic To Your WebsiteØ Pinpoints Your MarketingØ Promotes New Listings, Open
Houses, Price Reductions & More
Email Property Info To BrokersWho Work The Area
Email Flyers
Custom Sign Riders Promoting Technology
• Promotes Address Specific Website that can be accessed via PDA
• Instant text message sends information to potential buyers within seconds!
• Try it Now!
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National and State-Wide Marketing Efforts
• Advertising Online, TV, Radio, Print• Events, Workshops• Website: www.ERASellsGeorgia.com• MDA Sponsorship
Since 1977, ERA Real Estate has teamed with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in its fight against neuromuscular diseases, raising more than $30 million
Discounts for our Customers
A wide array of discounted services are available to only our customers.
How Can I Participate?
EligibleEligibleBuilder Program
EligibleEligibleLending Tree
EligibleEligibleMy Charity Rewards
EligibleEligibleRelocation Business
IncludedIncludedFree Continuing Ed
IncludedIncludedCustom Text Rider
IncludedIncludedE-Flyer
IncludedIncludedListing Website
IncludedIncludedVirtual Tour
IncludedIncludedListing Entry
IncludedIncludedAnswering Service
$20/Per Transaction$20/Per TransactionE/O
IncludedIncludedMLS Access
IncludedIncludedSigns
NoNoCap
$25$42Monthly Fee
8%8%Franchise Fee
60/4070/30Commission Split
60/40 Plan70/30 Plan
Our Commitment to Customer Service
There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.
-- Roger Staubach
ERA United Realty