Burned Out? Ready to Change Brokerages? Ask These Questions First.

If you’re feeling burned out and ready to change brokerages, be sure you ask your prospective new brokerage these five important questions before making the move.

Do you offer 24/7 training? Not only local-level coaching and training, but training you can access anytime, online. Keller Williams does, through our KWConnect platform. It’s like YouTube for Keller Williams agents.

Do you offer multiple income streams from day one? What opportunities does this brokerage offer for leveraging the power of a real estate license for more than just selling homes. For example, a robust agent to agent referral program, in which you receive a percentage of an agent’s commission when you refer a buyer or seller to them. Keller Williams offers the world’s largest referral network, with migration patterns to make it easy to ensure that you can make the best possible match between agent and client.

Will you teach me how to run my business like a business? From how to incorporate as an LLC, to when to hire and how to train your support staff, to how to actively lead generate, to how to manage your limited time effectively; will this brokerage treat you like a salesperson or as a business owner? It should be the latter.

Will you teach me how to become a real estate investor? Investing in real estate can be a great addition to your portfolio. Knowing whether the brokerage you join is positioned to help you take advantage of this income stream is an important consideration. At Keller Williams we have classes, books and mentors who can help you do just that.

Will you reward me for helping the company grow? As you help their company thrive, will you share in the profits they realize? Keller Williams market center owners share their profits with their agents on the 21st of each month. This is passive income that will outlive you—you can will it to your children or other beneficiaries. It’s an amazing wealth and legacy-building opportunity.

To take a free assessment and find out which lead generation opportunities would bring you joy instead of drain your energy email rebeccad@kw.com for a private confidential conversation.

Curious How to Handle Multiple Offers? Check Out My Tried and True Tips!

This week I received 20 offers on one of my listings. Many of them within the last hour before offer review. It was intense and exciting. But it can easily become overwhelming and stressful, for you and for the agents representing the buyers offering on your listing. I jotted down the things I do for every offer, every time.

✔️ Reply to confirm receipt of every email offer

✔️ Call to speak with every agent who submitted an offer to say thank you

✔️Call to speak with every loan officer

✔️ Once I had 5 offers in hand, I update the agent-only remarks on the MLS to say, “Multiple offers received. Please call listing broker before writing an offer.” This is simply to save agents time and save the buyers heartache, if they aren’t in the running. If they choose to submit anyway, at least I did my part to communicate the status.

✔️Prep a multiple offer spreadsheet, present all the offers and let the seller choose the one that works best for them.

✔️ Email all the agents to say thank you if they didn’t win, and give feedback on the winning terms. I also call all the agents back and personally check to see if anyone wants to be in a back-up position.

A quick story…

Hours after mutual acceptance, I was finishing dinner and received a call. This was from an agent checking on the status of their offer. I didn’t recognize her number or her name. Because I never received her offer. The takeaways for her, and for all of us who do this work are:

1. Always call the listing agent to confirm receipt of your offer. If they don’t answer, leave a voice message and send a follow-up text.

2. Always request that the agent on the listing reply to confirm receipt of your emailed offer.

3. Always copy your client’s loan officer in the offer email you submit. This makes it easy for follow-up by the listing agent.

4. Find creative ways to make yourself memorable to the listing agent. Add emojis to your texts, mention if you have something in common or a shared acquaintance. Professionalism is important, but you can inject your personality into your exchanges in small and appropriate ways.

5. Don’t think your job is over once you’ve pressed the “Send” button on your email. Our office requires that the firm’s brokerage email address is copied on all the offers we submit. It’s not considered “delivered” otherwise. In addition to this, I always blind copy myself, so I can be sure it was sent and didn’t get lost.

Is all of this over the top and obsessive? Maybe. But I don’t care. I’m doing what it takes to provide exceptional service to my clients.

Want a copy of our multiple offer spreadsheet? Simply fill out the form below and Rebecca will be in touch!

Just Listed!! Updated & Upgraded Bonney Lake Home on Private 1/3 Acre

This home is under contract and pending! But others are still available. Contact me today to set up a personalized search: rebeccad@kw.com.

Welcome to Bonney Lakes’ Hinkleman Heights!

Updated and upgraded 2-story, 2890 square foot home on private 1/3 acre.

Gas fireplace in the oversized family room.

3 bedrooms + 4th bedroom/LARGE bonus room with a wet bar. Den on the main level and 2.5 updated bathrooms. Formal living room and dining room. A/C, hardwoods and new carpet in the family room. Brand new (2019) knotty alder cabinets in the remodeled kitchen, with an island, stainless steel appliances and pantry.

Double door entry to the master suite with vaulted ceilings, granite 5-piece bathroom with jetted tub, vanity and walk-in closet. Fully fenced, landscaped yard, sprinkler system, deck and patio. Hot tub included.

Oversized 3-car garage with shop space and more! Double Cul-de-sac community. Mins from Lake Tapps Recreation. Partial Mt. Rainier Views.

Call or email for more information or to schedule a tour! You can also fill out the contact form below and we’ll be in touch with you. Email: rebeccad@kw.com | Tel: 253.576.7707

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2,890 Square Feet | $674,950 | MLS #1757453

Opportunity for Acreage in Lake Tapps!

One of these two parcels of land in Lake Tapps is still available (the other is under contract).

The remaining parcel is 2.9 acres (Parcel # 5040000047), the one that is unavailable and under contract (Parcel #5040000045) is .50 acres. Utilities are available but there is very limited information available about the properties. The buyer and the buyer’s broker to verify all uses associated with property. The red outlines on the photos are approximations only.

Call or email for more information! You can also fill out the contact form below and we’ll be in touch with you. Email: rebeccad@kw.com | Tel: 253.576.7707

MLS: 1755620 and MLS: 1755622

Just Listed! Beautiful Home in a Great Location!

This home has sold. But others are still available. Contact us today to set-up a personalized search. rebeccad@kw.com.

Location, location, location- only 13 miles to Bellevue, 14 miles to Seattle & 16 miles to Tacoma! Home with 4 bedrooms plus a den and full daylight basement, situated higher than most of the surrounding houses. So, you have a wide field of view of the park, Kent Valley, Olympic Mountain Range, City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle on a clear day!

With over 3200 sqft, this 2 story with a basement features vaulted ceilings in formal living room. with fireplace. Dining room, updated kitchen with eating space and family room.

Main floor has 1 bedroom with access to a 3/4 bath. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms with extra bonus room/den. Basement is finished with 1/2 bath and rec room with wood burning fireplace with blower and cellar.

Backyard with 2 patios (1 covered), firepit, hazelnut trees, grapevine and RV parking.

Call or email for more information or to schedule a tour! You can also fill out the contact form below and we’ll be in touch with you. Email: rebeccad@kw.com | Tel: 253.576.7707

4 Bedrooms | 2.25 Bathrooms | 3,230 Square Feet | $599,950 | MLS #1754059