Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Our Company provided transaction management system is up and running. Sign up at Dotloop.com and when prompted for your area code use 78232. Choose our Company name from the list and you are one step closer to a better way to do real estate. Dotloop has all of the form, including our company forms, and has digital signing capability.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Big Week for Helen Griffith
Big week for our new agent Helen Griffith. She got her first transaction into escrow and watched her son Ryan play in the Texas High School Coaches Association's All-Star Football Game. Ryan graduated this year from Smithson Valley High.
Congratulations Helen!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Golf Tourney
The annual Prudential Don Johnson golf tournament took place at River Crossing Golf Club in beautiful Spring Branch. The winners trophy moved to our Canyon Lake Office after several years in New Braunfels.
Here is Bernie's miraculous closest to the hole shot.
Thanks to Dianne, our gracious host.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Bernie's Birthday
Thanks again to everyone for the special surprise birthday lunch at Los Barrios. I was truly surprised! Great job. It was great to see everyone there and special thanks to all the organizers. You guys are all great. Thanks again!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Canyon Lake BBQ Info
Everyone is invited. PDJC has entered in the cookoff and our theme is the Dukes of Hazzard. Friday we will have a party with food and beer. I will be doing a seafood boil and there will be chicken kabobs....mmmmmmm good! Saturday is the cook-off and the show begins. Bernie is Boss Hawg. Joe is Sheriff Rosco P. Orosco. Brad and Brian are the Duke brothers. We have a special Daisy Duke courtesy of Dionne. Ryan is the Sheriff's deputy and Jack Feise is Uncle Jesse. Get your pictures taken with the General Robert E Lee (well at least our version)...enjoy the skit and we will be giving Jet Ski rides to our friends. We will have crawfish races and photo opps. Here are two maps.
We are on space 17 on the map.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
San Antonio added to Improving Markets Index
TWO TEXAS CITIES ADDED TO IMPROVING MARKETS INDEX
WASHINGTON (National Association of Home Builders) – The latest Improving Markets Index (IMI), released last week by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), shows significant improvement in 99 housing markets in the United States.
The index, which identifies metropolitan areas with at least six consecutive months of improvements in housing permits, home prices and employment, now has 12 Texas cities, including newcomers Austin and San Antonio.
Other Texas cities making the list are Amarillo, College Station, Dallas, Laredo, Longview, McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Tyler and Victoria.
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe believes the improvements are significant.
“The bottom line is that roughly one quarter of all U.S. metropolitan areas are showing signs that their housing markets have turned the corner, which is a very positive development," he said.
The latest IMI is available at the NAHB website.
WASHINGTON (National Association of Home Builders) – The latest Improving Markets Index (IMI), released last week by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), shows significant improvement in 99 housing markets in the United States.
The index, which identifies metropolitan areas with at least six consecutive months of improvements in housing permits, home prices and employment, now has 12 Texas cities, including newcomers Austin and San Antonio.
Other Texas cities making the list are Amarillo, College Station, Dallas, Laredo, Longview, McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Tyler and Victoria.
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe believes the improvements are significant.
“The bottom line is that roughly one quarter of all U.S. metropolitan areas are showing signs that their housing markets have turned the corner, which is a very positive development," he said.
The latest IMI is available at the NAHB website.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Bulverde Office
I just wanted to give everyone an update on what is happening with Bulverde. We have authorization for our satellite office in Bulverde and we are under lease. We have around 1100 square feet of space. The copier is in place and we are waiting on internet service and phones. The building and street signage have been ordered and should be in place in the next several weeks. On June 28th, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and we will have a big barbeque to celebrate.
The initial plan is not to man the office with permanent staff and to grow the service center to eventually be a regular office. Since I live very close to the new office, Betty and I can assist in keeping the office supplied. It is my plan to spend time in the office several partial mornings each week and afternoons once a week. I may increase my time at the office based on how things develop. With sufficient revenue, our initial goal will be to place a staff person to assist with the clerical needs of the office. Overall management plans will be based on the office growing to the point that the office needs its own dedicated manager and our goal would to be to hire from within based on recruiting ability and management skills.
The office consists of a large entry, which will be divided into a reception area, a conference area, and two large offices. The office on the left will have four desks assigned to full-time multi-million dollar producing agents. The other office will have six desks and will be flex space. Agents will use available desks that will be set-up with computers. Another office in entrance area may be set-up for the mortgage business or additional conference space.
We are currently considering placing an in-house mortgage professional from Hill Country Lending.
The initial plan is not to man the office with permanent staff and to grow the service center to eventually be a regular office. Since I live very close to the new office, Betty and I can assist in keeping the office supplied. It is my plan to spend time in the office several partial mornings each week and afternoons once a week. I may increase my time at the office based on how things develop. With sufficient revenue, our initial goal will be to place a staff person to assist with the clerical needs of the office. Overall management plans will be based on the office growing to the point that the office needs its own dedicated manager and our goal would to be to hire from within based on recruiting ability and management skills.
The office consists of a large entry, which will be divided into a reception area, a conference area, and two large offices. The office on the left will have four desks assigned to full-time multi-million dollar producing agents. The other office will have six desks and will be flex space. Agents will use available desks that will be set-up with computers. Another office in entrance area may be set-up for the mortgage business or additional conference space.
We are currently considering placing an in-house mortgage professional from Hill Country Lending.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Relocation Award!!
Congratulations to our relocation team of agents and our staff, Donna Phillips and Nancy Skovly. At the 2012 Prudential Convention Orlando, Prudential Don Johnson won 2nd place in the North American Performance Award for Relocation Inventory in recognition of outstanding results in direct home selling cosgs, BMA variance, days on markekt and performance improvement. 2nd place among thousands of companies!!! Wow!!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Pre-Listing Presentation Template on Media Center
Here is a pre-listing presentation I prepared which is shared on the media center. You can easily modify it on the media center.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The following language must be on any CMA or BPO prepared
“THIS IS A BROKER PRICE OPINION OR COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AN APPRAISAL. In making any decision that relies upon my work, you should know that I have not followed the guidelines for development of an appraisal or analysis contained in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation."
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Lock Box Exchange
I know everyone has been told repeatedly, but today (September 28) is the deadline for exchanging and returning the grey lockboxes.
Each office has a list of the lockboxes on their listings and based on that list we collected the new blue lockboxes. SABOR has a strict deadline for the return of all the grey lockboxes. Anything not returned will be charged to me at $75 plus tax.
All lockboxes not received in our office by close of business today must be charged to the agents who have not returned the boxes because if they are not returned, they are charged to my credit card.
Each office has a list of the lockboxes on their listings and based on that list we collected the new blue lockboxes. SABOR has a strict deadline for the return of all the grey lockboxes. Anything not returned will be charged to me at $75 plus tax.
All lockboxes not received in our office by close of business today must be charged to the agents who have not returned the boxes because if they are not returned, they are charged to my credit card.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
All Sellers Disclosures Must be Updated
On September 1st, the a new sellers disclosure went into effect. After a call into the TAR legal hotline, the word is that unless you were under contract prior to September 1st, all listed properties should have the revised sellers disclosure. Here is a report from TAR.
Explanation of Sept. 1, 2011, changes to TAR Seller’s
Disclosure Notice (form 1406)
Through various pieces of legislation, the Texas Legislature made three changes to the
required Seller’s Disclosure Notice. Here are the three additional questions sellers must
answer:
• Whether the property receives liquid propane gas and whether that LP gas is
community (captive) or on property
• Whether the property has a single blockable main drain in pool/hot tub/spa. This
notice must also include a statement that a single blockable main drain may cause
a suction entrapment for an individual
• Whether the property has any rainwater harvesting system connected to the
property’s public water supply that is able to be used for indoor potable purposes
Use of the revised form is mandatory as of Sept. 1, 2011.
Sellers must begin giving the updated notice to buyers Sept. 1; however, you should immediately use the revised notice to avoid having to obtain an updated notice from the seller if the listing does not go under contract before Sept. 1. The updated form is available on TexasRealtors.com and through zipForm.
Explanation of Sept. 1, 2011, changes to TAR Seller’s
Disclosure Notice (form 1406)
Through various pieces of legislation, the Texas Legislature made three changes to the
required Seller’s Disclosure Notice. Here are the three additional questions sellers must
answer:
• Whether the property receives liquid propane gas and whether that LP gas is
community (captive) or on property
• Whether the property has a single blockable main drain in pool/hot tub/spa. This
notice must also include a statement that a single blockable main drain may cause
a suction entrapment for an individual
• Whether the property has any rainwater harvesting system connected to the
property’s public water supply that is able to be used for indoor potable purposes
Use of the revised form is mandatory as of Sept. 1, 2011.
Sellers must begin giving the updated notice to buyers Sept. 1; however, you should immediately use the revised notice to avoid having to obtain an updated notice from the seller if the listing does not go under contract before Sept. 1. The updated form is available on TexasRealtors.com and through zipForm.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
False Reports on 3.8 Real Estate Transfer Tax
There are incorrect stories being circulated about a real estate transfer tax or sales tax that came about with the new health care law.
The fact is that on certain high income individuals with net investment income an additional 3.8% tax on the net investment income that exceeds $250,000 of adjusted gross income to the extent there may be net investment income.
Since the gain on the sale of a home for a married couple must exceed $500,000 before any becomes "net investment income" and is taxable - only to the extent that the gain on the sale of a home exceeds the $500,000 and pushes your family adjusted gross income over $250,000 would the tax be imposed.
For single individuals, the income level is $200,000 and the gain on the sale of a home non-taxable limit is $250,000.
If you did have a taxable gain on the sale of a home it would be a capital gain and taxed at substantially lower rate than earned income anyway.
As you can see, the rumors about a transfer tax which, which most people look at as a sales tax are incorrect. A correct example of a transfer tax would be if you sold your car. In that case, the entire proceeds on the sale of a car are subject to a sales tax - not just the profits.
Here is an example of the law as I understand it. Assume a couple makes $200,000 a year of adjusted gross income which includes $20,000 of dividends, interest, and net capital gains. However, they sell their home for a million dollars. They bought the home for $300,000 twenty years earlier and spent $50,000 on putting in a new pool and spent $20,000 for a new roof and another $20,000 for a new A/C system and other landscaping and capital repairs. So their basis in the home is $390,000. When they sold their home they paid $60,000 commission and another $20,000 of closing costs. So, their net proceeds from the sale was ($1,000,000 minus $60,000 minus $20,000) $920,000. Consequently their gain on the sale is ($920,000 minus $380,000)$530,000. Since their gain is $30,000 more than the tax free $500,000 gain for the sale of their home - that amount would be added into net investment income.
In our couples case, their adjusted gross commission income was $200,000 and if you add in the $30,000 of net investment income from the home sale - they still do not exceed the $250,000 threshold over which net investment income becomes taxable at 3.8percent. So,there would be no tax.
A true transfer tax is a sales tax. Gain has nothing to do with it. This is not a transfer tax.
The fact is that on certain high income individuals with net investment income an additional 3.8% tax on the net investment income that exceeds $250,000 of adjusted gross income to the extent there may be net investment income.
Since the gain on the sale of a home for a married couple must exceed $500,000 before any becomes "net investment income" and is taxable - only to the extent that the gain on the sale of a home exceeds the $500,000 and pushes your family adjusted gross income over $250,000 would the tax be imposed.
For single individuals, the income level is $200,000 and the gain on the sale of a home non-taxable limit is $250,000.
If you did have a taxable gain on the sale of a home it would be a capital gain and taxed at substantially lower rate than earned income anyway.
As you can see, the rumors about a transfer tax which, which most people look at as a sales tax are incorrect. A correct example of a transfer tax would be if you sold your car. In that case, the entire proceeds on the sale of a car are subject to a sales tax - not just the profits.
Here is an example of the law as I understand it. Assume a couple makes $200,000 a year of adjusted gross income which includes $20,000 of dividends, interest, and net capital gains. However, they sell their home for a million dollars. They bought the home for $300,000 twenty years earlier and spent $50,000 on putting in a new pool and spent $20,000 for a new roof and another $20,000 for a new A/C system and other landscaping and capital repairs. So their basis in the home is $390,000. When they sold their home they paid $60,000 commission and another $20,000 of closing costs. So, their net proceeds from the sale was ($1,000,000 minus $60,000 minus $20,000) $920,000. Consequently their gain on the sale is ($920,000 minus $380,000)$530,000. Since their gain is $30,000 more than the tax free $500,000 gain for the sale of their home - that amount would be added into net investment income.
In our couples case, their adjusted gross commission income was $200,000 and if you add in the $30,000 of net investment income from the home sale - they still do not exceed the $250,000 threshold over which net investment income becomes taxable at 3.8percent. So,there would be no tax.
A true transfer tax is a sales tax. Gain has nothing to do with it. This is not a transfer tax.
Monday, June 13, 2011
No Excuses - All Things are Possible
When we think of reasons why we can't do something, think of Matt Stutzman, a young man in his late twenties, born with no arms. Matt never let his handicap slow him down, and could do most things as good or better than a person with arms. Matt does everything with his feet, and I mean everything — eat, drive a car, ride a motorcycle. You won’t find a handicap sticker on Matt’s car, nor is his car adapted for a person with no arms. He purposely challenges himself to do any and everything a “normal” person can do.
Matt was into archery in a big way, having placed high and winning several national competitions shooting against people without handicaps.
Are you sitting down? If not, you might want to, ‘cause here’s some really big news. Matt Stutzman has qualified for the National U.S. Olympic team in archery! Not the Special Olympics. The Olympic Team.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Circlepix 24/7 sign rider - San Antonio office
I am happy to help folks by printing the labels for the sign rider. Before requesting, please make sure that the listing is already in Circlepix. That helps me a lot because I am not having to log in, go to your account, and look up your listings and then find out there is no info there for me to print the label.
Thanks for your help!
Bernie
Thanks for your help!
Bernie
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Prudential Wins Major Award at BBQ Cook-Off
The crowd roared with the announcement. Prudential Don Johnson won the coveted Showmanship Award at the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Annual Cook-Off. The picture gallery is on our company facebook site.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Prudential Barbeque Team Smells Victory
This weekend 4/30/2011 - the Prudential Barbeque Team hosted by our Canyon Lake culinary char-kings and queens are up at Canyon Lake for a big fundraiser. Details to follow. Lots of fun and everyone is welcome.
Free Missions Tickets
Last minute notice. Tuesday April 26th at 11:05 AM the Missions are playing the Frisco Roughriders at Wolfe Stadium (off HWY 90). Imelda Lynch has four free tickets to a suite with a parking pass. You have to buy your own food, but these are $25 tickets and the value of the tickets and parking pass are around $105.
First Come, First Served. Please call Imelda on her cell at 508-3461 if you want them.
First Come, First Served. Please call Imelda on her cell at 508-3461 if you want them.
Lynn Nestor visit scheduled
Good afternoon everyone,
Lynn Nestor with Prudential Real Estate Affiliates will be in town the first week of May on the 5th and 6th. Lynn is meeting with Bernie on Thursday the 5th to go over the results of the Operations Review Questionnaires. Bernie has called for a companywide meeting for Lynn Nestor to speak with all of us on Friday, May 6, 2011. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Homewood Suites By Hilton located at 125 N. Loop 1604 West (210 497-8200). This is the same location at which we met when Lynn was last here, 2 years ago. Coffee and water will be available during the meeting and then we will be served a luncheon sandwich buffet at the hotel after the meeting. This will be a great opportunity for you at ask Lynn any questions regarding PREA, Profit Planning, Brand Identity or any other questions you may have. We encourage all that can attend to do so.
To ensure a proper amount of materials and food we will need a headcount of those attending by Wednesday, May 4th , 2011.
Thank you,
Admin for Bernie Johnson
Wynn Czarnecki
Office Administrator – San Antonio
Prudential Don Johnson Co. REALTORS®
210 493-1766 Ext. 133
Lynn Nestor with Prudential Real Estate Affiliates will be in town the first week of May on the 5th and 6th. Lynn is meeting with Bernie on Thursday the 5th to go over the results of the Operations Review Questionnaires. Bernie has called for a companywide meeting for Lynn Nestor to speak with all of us on Friday, May 6, 2011. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Homewood Suites By Hilton located at 125 N. Loop 1604 West (210 497-8200). This is the same location at which we met when Lynn was last here, 2 years ago. Coffee and water will be available during the meeting and then we will be served a luncheon sandwich buffet at the hotel after the meeting. This will be a great opportunity for you at ask Lynn any questions regarding PREA, Profit Planning, Brand Identity or any other questions you may have. We encourage all that can attend to do so.
To ensure a proper amount of materials and food we will need a headcount of those attending by Wednesday, May 4th , 2011.
Thank you,
Admin for Bernie Johnson
Wynn Czarnecki
Office Administrator – San Antonio
Prudential Don Johnson Co. REALTORS®
210 493-1766 Ext. 133
Friday, April 22, 2011
Wells Fargo 203(K) Training/Lunch
Subject: Fw: Wells Fargo 203K Training/Luncheon
Brandon Stellges, from Wells Fargo will be at our office offering training, on April the 28 at 11:00 am. Wells Fargo has a 203k product for properties that will make renovation financing possible. This is great for sellers or buyers who want to sell or purchase a property that is in need of repair. Please RSVP so we will have a head count for lunch. Thank You.
Joe Orozco- Sales Manager, Blanco Office
Brandon Stellges, from Wells Fargo will be at our office offering training, on April the 28 at 11:00 am. Wells Fargo has a 203k product for properties that will make renovation financing possible. This is great for sellers or buyers who want to sell or purchase a property that is in need of repair. Please RSVP so we will have a head count for lunch. Thank You.
Joe Orozco- Sales Manager, Blanco Office
Thursday, April 14, 2011
FHA MIP Change
Effective for all FHA case numbers on or after April 18, 2011 MIP Changes on all FHA Loans:
FHA continues to increase their mortgage insurance requirements. They are keeping their up front fee the same at 1% of the loan amount, which is rolled into the borrowers loan. Effective April 18th, the monthly Mortgage Insurance is going to increase from .90% to 1.15%
This will increase your buyers monthly payments. On just a $200,000 FHA loan, it will increase their monthly payments by more than $40.00 per month or $480.00 per year. If you have someone on the fence, this could be a good tool to help pull the trigger.
Jack Feise
Pilgrim Mortgage
Loan Officer
16635 Huebner Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Office: 210-499-4200
FAX: 210-499-0989
Cell: 210-380-7916
FHA continues to increase their mortgage insurance requirements. They are keeping their up front fee the same at 1% of the loan amount, which is rolled into the borrowers loan. Effective April 18th, the monthly Mortgage Insurance is going to increase from .90% to 1.15%
This will increase your buyers monthly payments. On just a $200,000 FHA loan, it will increase their monthly payments by more than $40.00 per month or $480.00 per year. If you have someone on the fence, this could be a good tool to help pull the trigger.
Jack Feise
Pilgrim Mortgage
Loan Officer
16635 Huebner Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Office: 210-499-4200
FAX: 210-499-0989
Cell: 210-380-7916
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
All Office Meeting Friday April 15th
Lynn Nestor with Prudential Real Estate Affiliates will be in town this week. Lynn is meeting with Bernie on Thursday to go over the results of the Operations Review Questionnaires. Bernie has called for a company wide meeting for Lynn Nestor to speak with all of us on Friday, April 15, 2011. The meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2011 at Homewood Suites By Hilton located at 125 N. Loop 1604 West (210 497-8200). This is the same location we met at when Lynn was last here, 2 years ago. Breakfast will be served at 8:30am and the meeting will start at 9:00am and last to 11:00AM. This will be a great opportunity for you at ask Lynn any questions regarding PREA, Profit Planning, Brand Identity or any other questions you may have. We encourage all that can attend to do so.
Monday, March 28, 2011
PREA matching Japan Relief Contributions
Affiliates Can Double Their Contributions for Japan Disaster Relief
Prudential Financial recently announced that The Prudential Foundation is contributing $6.1 million to support disaster-relief efforts in Japan.
Prudential Real Estate Network representatives can contribute to the relief effort, and get their funds matched by The Prudential Foundation, by following the respective procedures linked for U.S. and Canadian affiliates.
For additional information, contact Mary O'Malley, Prudential Local Initiatives, at 973-802-7675.
Prudential Financial recently announced that The Prudential Foundation is contributing $6.1 million to support disaster-relief efforts in Japan.
Prudential Real Estate Network representatives can contribute to the relief effort, and get their funds matched by The Prudential Foundation, by following the respective procedures linked for U.S. and Canadian affiliates.
For additional information, contact Mary O'Malley, Prudential Local Initiatives, at 973-802-7675.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Rio Guadalupe Condos Open House
Bring a non-Prudential Realtor for a special door prize. One entry for each non-Prudential Realtor you bring. Yeahhhhh!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Media Center - Now Free!!!
Prudential announced at the convention in San Diego that they were making the Media Center free of charge. This is awesome news. Although the cost was only $10 a month - making it free allows us to us the Center as a uniform distribution point of marketing materials.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Lisa O Sullivan & Kirk Riedel manning our booth.
Congratulations and thanks to Lisa and Kirk for mannning Prudential's booth at the Winter Texan Reception.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Congratulations to Brian and Kelsey
Just got the word that Brian Johnson proposed to Kelsey King on the top of a mountain in Colorado yesterday.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Christmas Pics on Facebook
Pictures from our Christmas Party at River Crossing are on the Company Facebook Page. Click Here to check them out. If anyone has some more pics, please send them.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Friday Freeze Warning!
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
354 AM CST THU NOV 18 2010
...A FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TO 8 AM CST FRIDAY FOR
PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS ADJACENT TO THE HILL COUNTRY...
.COLD DRY AIR PUSHING INTO SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS THIS MORNING WILL
SETTLE OVER SOUTH TEXAS THIS EVENING. THE COMBINATION OF CLEAR
SKIES...LIGHT WINDS AND VERY DRY AIR WILL CAUSE TEMPERATURES TO
FALL RAPIDLY TONIGHT. LOWS WILL DIP TO NEAR FREEZING BY SUNRISE
FRIDAY MORNING...ESPECIALLY IN LOW LYING AREAS.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
354 AM CST THU NOV 18 2010
...A FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TO 8 AM CST FRIDAY FOR
PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS ADJACENT TO THE HILL COUNTRY...
.COLD DRY AIR PUSHING INTO SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS THIS MORNING WILL
SETTLE OVER SOUTH TEXAS THIS EVENING. THE COMBINATION OF CLEAR
SKIES...LIGHT WINDS AND VERY DRY AIR WILL CAUSE TEMPERATURES TO
FALL RAPIDLY TONIGHT. LOWS WILL DIP TO NEAR FREEZING BY SUNRISE
FRIDAY MORNING...ESPECIALLY IN LOW LYING AREAS.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
San Antonio info from Corrine Lorenzana
Received from Presidio Title
The San Antonio Difference:
• The 3rd Fastest Growing City in America (U.S. Census Bureau)
• Ranked in Top 5 best cities to buy a home (Forbes.com July 2008)
• San Antonio Ranked #6 by Forbes Magazine for Best Cities for Home Sellers
• Among the 10 most active housing markets in the U.S. (Metrostudy) )
• Ranked #1 in home price appreciation for a city with a population of 1 million and more than 10,000 new home starts/closings (Source: Trend Setter Realty April/May 2008)
• San Antonio is America’s #2 most recession-proof city (Forbes, April 20 2008)
• San Antonio is ranked #1 in Top 10 Places to Invest (Source: NuWire Investor Magazine, 3rd Quarter 2007)
• Maintains one of the lowest levels of new home inventory in the U.S. with closings continuing to outpace starts. (Source: Trend Setter Realty April/May 2008)
The San Antonio Difference:
• The 3rd Fastest Growing City in America (U.S. Census Bureau)
• Ranked in Top 5 best cities to buy a home (Forbes.com July 2008)
• San Antonio Ranked #6 by Forbes Magazine for Best Cities for Home Sellers
• Among the 10 most active housing markets in the U.S. (Metrostudy) )
• Ranked #1 in home price appreciation for a city with a population of 1 million and more than 10,000 new home starts/closings (Source: Trend Setter Realty April/May 2008)
• San Antonio is America’s #2 most recession-proof city (Forbes, April 20 2008)
• San Antonio is ranked #1 in Top 10 Places to Invest (Source: NuWire Investor Magazine, 3rd Quarter 2007)
• Maintains one of the lowest levels of new home inventory in the U.S. with closings continuing to outpace starts. (Source: Trend Setter Realty April/May 2008)
CAbi Trunk Show November 4th - New Braunfels
Hope that you can bring anyone in your office that loves pretty clothes tomorrow!!! The CAbi trunk show will be at our office between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM this Thursday!!! You can have lunch at Herbert's Taco Hut next door! See attached to see a preview.
Thanks,
Karen
Karen A. Myrick
Prudential Don Johnson Co., Realtors
1551 N. Walnut, Suite 1
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830)660-9748 Cell
(830)624-8994 Fax
KarenMyrick@satx.rr.com
Your referrals of friends, family and business associates are greatly appreciated!
Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services:
http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf
Thanks,
Karen
Karen A. Myrick
Prudential Don Johnson Co., Realtors
1551 N. Walnut, Suite 1
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830)660-9748 Cell
(830)624-8994 Fax
KarenMyrick@satx.rr.com
Your referrals of friends, family and business associates are greatly appreciated!
Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services:
http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Places to announce your open house
Hi Bernie,
Here is another avenue we can pursue when advertising an open house or home for sale that is free.
http://mysa.kaango.com/ads/choosepostad
This is an example with my ad
http://mysa.kaango.com/ads/viewad?adid=17902669
Thanks Jason - there are a bunch of places to announces your openhouse:
1. realtor.com
2. listingware (your web site)
3. Online Seller Advantage
4. Circlepix
5. Circlepix - leadbee
6. MLS
7. and of course the mysanantonio.com website you are referring to
Here is another avenue we can pursue when advertising an open house or home for sale that is free.
http://mysa.kaango.com/ads/choosepostad
This is an example with my ad
http://mysa.kaango.com/ads/viewad?adid=17902669
Thanks Jason - there are a bunch of places to announces your openhouse:
1. realtor.com
2. listingware (your web site)
3. Online Seller Advantage
4. Circlepix
5. Circlepix - leadbee
6. MLS
7. and of course the mysanantonio.com website you are referring to
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Caravan to the Grand Opening
We are all excited about Dianne's awesome exclusive listing of a major condo poject on the Guadalupe at Canyon Lake. The condos are well suited as a residence, second-home, or a rental property.
For those who want to follow me up there this Friday (10/22/2010) - I will be leaving at 11:00. I will have room for one or two riders.
For those who want to follow me up there this Friday (10/22/2010) - I will be leaving at 11:00. I will have room for one or two riders.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Radio Show Increases Visitors to Open House
Bernie,
I wanted to give you feedback on the Radio and its usefulness it had on my openhouse today. Two families came from the castle hills area because they heard Jay announce it on the Radio. This is going to be a great tool for all of us to utilize and I will be using the radio station service in my open house two weeks from now.
Thanks
Jason G
I wanted to give you feedback on the Radio and its usefulness it had on my openhouse today. Two families came from the castle hills area because they heard Jay announce it on the Radio. This is going to be a great tool for all of us to utilize and I will be using the radio station service in my open house two weeks from now.
Thanks
Jason G
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Congrats! Steve Crisp elected NB/CL Director
Steve was elected to the NB/CL Board of Directors at the monthly membership luncheon yesterday.
Dianne Thomas
Prudential Don Johnson Co.
Broker Associate/Manager
thomasjd@gvtc.com
210-379-5810 direct
Dianne Thomas
Prudential Don Johnson Co.
Broker Associate/Manager
thomasjd@gvtc.com
210-379-5810 direct
Radio Show
All of our offices can benefit from the new Real Estate show (see blog entry below). My reason for sponsoring the show was to allow our associates to be able to be "on air" experts and to promote their listings/open houses. I am sure there are other ways we can benefit. Please contact Jay Robbins at robbins@satx.rr.com for mnore info.
DirectTV Prudential Discount
Here is a great reason to contact your referral base:
SUPPLIER INFORMATION
New Home Special from Bridgevine – A Prudential Home ConnectionsSM Supplier:
DIRECTV Extends $60 Discount Exclusively to Prudential Real Estate Clients
From now until Oct. 6, DIRECTV is offering your clients a $60 USD discount on any package! They will get $5 USD off of their bills for 12 months. They will also get five FREE months of the Premier Package when they order the NFL Sunday TicketTM! This offer is limited only to Prudential Real Estate clients and allows them access to the biggest savings all year on DIRECTV. Or, save up to $34 USD per month on other package choices. Sign up by visiting http://newhomespecial.com/prea or calling 800-330-8850.
SUPPLIER INFORMATION
New Home Special from Bridgevine – A Prudential Home ConnectionsSM Supplier:
DIRECTV Extends $60 Discount Exclusively to Prudential Real Estate Clients
From now until Oct. 6, DIRECTV is offering your clients a $60 USD discount on any package! They will get $5 USD off of their bills for 12 months. They will also get five FREE months of the Premier Package when they order the NFL Sunday TicketTM! This offer is limited only to Prudential Real Estate clients and allows them access to the biggest savings all year on DIRECTV. Or, save up to $34 USD per month on other package choices. Sign up by visiting http://newhomespecial.com/prea or calling 800-330-8850.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Radio Show
Bernie,
Here are the highlights of our new radio show which will air starting Saturday, September 18th from 7 to 8 AM and each Saturday thereafter at the same time on NEWS TALK RADIO KLUP AM 930.
The show will be called: THE REAL ESTATE SHOW Sponsored in part by Prudential Don Johnson Company REALTORS®
Hosts: Jay Robbins, GRI, ABR, Broker / Associate TREC Certified Real Estate Instrcutor Prudential Don Johnson Company REALTORS® (since 3/97) Full time REALTOR® since 1988.
--and--
Mark Eberwine, owner 5 Star Home Inspections
25 years home inspection experience in San Antonio Past president San Antonio Residential Home Inspectors Assn.
The show can also be heard anywhere via streaming audio at:
Click Here
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Congrats to Nanette King
Nannette is new to our New Braunfel office. I got an E-Card fom her announcing her new office and including within the e-card a presentation developed on the Media Center. Here is a link to the Media Center slideshow she used in the e-card. Cogratulations
Joe Orozco - Sales Manager
Joe Orozco and I have met about helping out in the Blanco office. Joe ran a successful real estate company (Golden Key) and was previously a sales associate with our company many years ago. Joe returned to PDJC at the beginning of the year and has been helfpful with HUD training and assisting some of our young agents.
As a sales manager with our Blanco office, Joe will assist agents in developing their business, assist in developing and providing training, and Joe will also help with recruiting. We will all benefit with Joe in his new role as sales manager of our Blanco office.
Joe's experience and knowledge will be a great asset to our company. He will begin his responsibilities on September 13th.
As a sales manager with our Blanco office, Joe will assist agents in developing their business, assist in developing and providing training, and Joe will also help with recruiting. We will all benefit with Joe in his new role as sales manager of our Blanco office.
Joe's experience and knowledge will be a great asset to our company. He will begin his responsibilities on September 13th.
Joint Media Center Training
Thanks to all the attendees of our Media Center Training Session. It was a lot to cover and I welcome the opportunity to work with small groups with more hands on training.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Livestrong Austin Cycling Fundraiser
For folks that are interested, I will be doing a group charity ride for the Livestrong Foundation. I am not asking or expecting anyone to donate. However, if you are interested - Here is a link to my fundraising page.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. The LAF believes that unity is strength, knowledge is power, and attitude is everything. Please support our team as we make a difference in the battle against cancer with our participation in the 2010 LIVESTRONG Challenge AUSTIN, which benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
The LIVESTRONG Challenge is more than a bike ride, run or walk...it is a community of selflessness united together to improve life for the 28 million people living with cancer worldwide.
For more information on Livestrong please visit their website.
Have a Great Day! Bernie
Monday, August 23, 2010
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
JD Powers Award Again
Great news! J.D. Power and Associates this morning announced that the Prudential Real Estate Network ranked “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study. This represents the second time in three years our Network has been named for the distinction, which underscores your high leadership standards and the true quality of your companies. In short, you've excelled through varied market circumstances and selling customers have acknowledged your skill, expertise and service.
This distinction comes on the heels of additional great news from our Relocation Division. Trippel Survey & Research LLC, a customer satisfaction research company specializing in relocation data, ranked Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services first among several of the largest firms providing relocation services in its 16th annual Nationwide Relocation Survey. And, earlier this year, PRERS ranked first in overall satisfaction in Trippel Survey & Research’s sixth annual Relocation Managers’ Survey on International Policy and Service Providers’ Performance.
Indeed, we stand out from the industry’s finest and we have exciting plans to promote this fact. We've negotiated complete marketing rights for J.D.
Power and Associates’ study and for our favorable ranking. We will market through national advertising and a variety of venues
This distinction comes on the heels of additional great news from our Relocation Division. Trippel Survey & Research LLC, a customer satisfaction research company specializing in relocation data, ranked Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services first among several of the largest firms providing relocation services in its 16th annual Nationwide Relocation Survey. And, earlier this year, PRERS ranked first in overall satisfaction in Trippel Survey & Research’s sixth annual Relocation Managers’ Survey on International Policy and Service Providers’ Performance.
Indeed, we stand out from the industry’s finest and we have exciting plans to promote this fact. We've negotiated complete marketing rights for J.D.
Power and Associates’ study and for our favorable ranking. We will market through national advertising and a variety of venues
Monday, July 26, 2010
TREC fraud alert
TREC has recently learned about a scam in which a person pretending to be an agency employee may call a licensee with a story about a problem with the licensee's license status. The caller then offers to resolve the problem by asking for the licensee's credit card number to make a payment by phone.
DO NOT RESPOND to requests from TREC asking you to provide personal information, including credit card numbers, social security numbers, or any other identifying information. TREC does not accept any payments by phone and will never make such a request. Please remember to always carefully guard your personal data. If you receive a suspicious call from someone purporting to be from TREC, we recommend that you ask the caller for his or her name, then hang up, call TREC at the number on the website, and ask to be transferred to that person.
If you have received a suspicious call involving TREC and gave out personal information or otherwise feel your security may have been compromised, please first file a report with your local police department and then notify TREC of the situation.
DO NOT RESPOND to requests from TREC asking you to provide personal information, including credit card numbers, social security numbers, or any other identifying information. TREC does not accept any payments by phone and will never make such a request. Please remember to always carefully guard your personal data. If you receive a suspicious call from someone purporting to be from TREC, we recommend that you ask the caller for his or her name, then hang up, call TREC at the number on the website, and ask to be transferred to that person.
If you have received a suspicious call involving TREC and gave out personal information or otherwise feel your security may have been compromised, please first file a report with your local police department and then notify TREC of the situation.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Advertising HUD Homes
Advertising HUD Homes
All HUD registered brokers and their agents are encouraged to advertise HUD as long as they strictly adhere to the following rules:
Property must be listed for sale by the HUD listing broker
Advertiser must not convey the impression they are the sole source of property information or that they have an exclusive or favored sales listing or sales advantage
Advertisements cannot suggest the property is a “distressed sale” – HUD Owned or HUD Acquired is okay – but HUD Foreclosure is forbidden – no mention of foreclosure is allowed
All advertising just have the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype, statement or slogan
All ads must comply with the Truth-in-Lending Act – meaning do not advertise loan terms
If applicable – must include a flood plain notation.
Since Prudential Don Johnson is a HUD broker - as long as you follow the above guidelines - you may post them to Craigslist. Please keep in mind - all real estate advertising must include the name of the brokerage on each page.
All HUD registered brokers and their agents are encouraged to advertise HUD as long as they strictly adhere to the following rules:
Property must be listed for sale by the HUD listing broker
Advertiser must not convey the impression they are the sole source of property information or that they have an exclusive or favored sales listing or sales advantage
Advertisements cannot suggest the property is a “distressed sale” – HUD Owned or HUD Acquired is okay – but HUD Foreclosure is forbidden – no mention of foreclosure is allowed
All advertising just have the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype, statement or slogan
All ads must comply with the Truth-in-Lending Act – meaning do not advertise loan terms
If applicable – must include a flood plain notation.
Since Prudential Don Johnson is a HUD broker - as long as you follow the above guidelines - you may post them to Craigslist. Please keep in mind - all real estate advertising must include the name of the brokerage on each page.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
how to record a voice message about your property
Manage Your LeadBee Extension
Thank you for choosing LeadBee. Our lead-generating tools can provide you with valuable feedback for finding potential clients.
Change Your Message
LeadBee allows you to change your message at any moment. To edit a home information message that is currently saved, follow these simple instructions:
1. Dial 1-888-494-8380
2. Enter [extension number] given at time of order
3. When the message plays press the pound key [#]
4. Enter your [pin] number (initially 1234) followed by [#]
To review your message press [1]
To record your message press [2]
To delete your message press [3]
To save your message press [4]
Sample Script
Below is a sample property information script. You may use this script as a guide or create your own message:
Thanks for calling for more details on this home located at 1329 Scenic Dr in Escondido, CA.
There are 3 beds and 3 baths in this spacious, 2370 square foot, single family home that has been fully remodeled with new flooring.
The immaculate interior of this home also includes a formal dining room and master suite.
This residence is located on a ½ acre lot which is fully landscaped with mature trees and a walkway.
Highlights of this lovely residence also include a spa and gazebo, granite kitchen countertops, and a 3 car garage.
The home is priced at $650,000.
To find out more about this home or to schedule a time to stop by and view this home please contact Josh Jones at 555-1212.
Thanks for listening!
Thank you for choosing LeadBee. Our lead-generating tools can provide you with valuable feedback for finding potential clients.
Change Your Message
LeadBee allows you to change your message at any moment. To edit a home information message that is currently saved, follow these simple instructions:
1. Dial 1-888-494-8380
2. Enter [extension number] given at time of order
3. When the message plays press the pound key [#]
4. Enter your [pin] number (initially 1234) followed by [#]
To review your message press [1]
To record your message press [2]
To delete your message press [3]
To save your message press [4]
Sample Script
Below is a sample property information script. You may use this script as a guide or create your own message:
Thanks for calling for more details on this home located at 1329 Scenic Dr in Escondido, CA.
There are 3 beds and 3 baths in this spacious, 2370 square foot, single family home that has been fully remodeled with new flooring.
The immaculate interior of this home also includes a formal dining room and master suite.
This residence is located on a ½ acre lot which is fully landscaped with mature trees and a walkway.
Highlights of this lovely residence also include a spa and gazebo, granite kitchen countertops, and a 3 car garage.
The home is priced at $650,000.
To find out more about this home or to schedule a time to stop by and view this home please contact Josh Jones at 555-1212.
Thanks for listening!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Printing Labels for CirclePix Sign Rider
I use 5.5" by 8.5" weatherproof labels (Avery at Office Max) (2 to a page) - however, I print 4 to a page and cut the labels in half in order to get 4 labels to a page.
The Word Settings are: Font Calibri, font size 140 (type it in) top margin .2", left margin .17", Bottom margin .17", right margin .17". Paragraph spacing of "0 pt" Before and "0 pt" After
With these settings you can handle two listing sign riders.
The Word Settings are: Font Calibri, font size 140 (type it in) top margin .2", left margin .17", Bottom margin .17", right margin .17". Paragraph spacing of "0 pt" Before and "0 pt" After
With these settings you can handle two listing sign riders.
767 Utopia - not listed (Jennifer Madison)
RE Inquiries on 767 Utopia (Jennifer Madison)
We do not have it listed, nor is there a listing agreement – it is an auction property. I will let him know to visit www.auction.com for details. If the property does sell at auction there will be a commission for us.
Short story on this one – it is a B of A property that is in horrible condition and I requested the listing be reassigned for this reason. The bank preferred to send it to auction because we all agreed they would probably make a better profit going this route. There are certain requirements for auction properties and I agreed to do the paperwork so they will still pay us. Normally, open houses are required for the 2 weekends prior to the auctions but due to condition we are not doing them because of potential harm to a buyer. There is a huge hole in the roof and there is mold – that was the main reason I did not want to list it.
I know there have been a few duty calls on this one as well – buyers can visit www.auction.com or call 800-793-6107 for more information. If one of our agents registers a buyer than they would get a commission for representing the buyer for this or any auction property.
We do not have it listed, nor is there a listing agreement – it is an auction property. I will let him know to visit www.auction.com for details. If the property does sell at auction there will be a commission for us.
Short story on this one – it is a B of A property that is in horrible condition and I requested the listing be reassigned for this reason. The bank preferred to send it to auction because we all agreed they would probably make a better profit going this route. There are certain requirements for auction properties and I agreed to do the paperwork so they will still pay us. Normally, open houses are required for the 2 weekends prior to the auctions but due to condition we are not doing them because of potential harm to a buyer. There is a huge hole in the roof and there is mold – that was the main reason I did not want to list it.
I know there have been a few duty calls on this one as well – buyers can visit www.auction.com or call 800-793-6107 for more information. If one of our agents registers a buyer than they would get a commission for representing the buyer for this or any auction property.
Monday, June 21, 2010
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