Aaahhh, Weekends! That coveted time when we either do nothing at all or we try to cram in everything that we couldn't or should've gotten done during the week. What do your weekends usually hold? A colleague of mine always says "Make it a great Sales weekend!" I'm pretty sure that means she will be working. Are you? Am I?As self-employed real estate professionals, running our own business practices, are we not working every day? Even when we're not? If we're scheduling our own time, we know what we need to do and we know when we need to do it; are we ever really taking a day off? I find (and I prefer it as such) that I'm nearly always available to my current and potential clients. I find that even as I try or attempt to take a day off... I am still in the real estate mindset. Call me cr... 03/07/2009

Al Hebert from Exit Realty Northeast Houston Receives WCR Realtor Of The Year Award   Via Exit Realty NE Houston: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keith HebertBroker/OwnerExit Realty Northeast Houston in Humble281-548-EXIT(3948)info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com Local Real Estate Agent Receives Realtor Of The Year Award  Humble, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) February 23, 2009 - Exit Realty Northeast Houston's Al Hebert was recently awarded the Realtor Of The Year Award at the WCR Lake Houston Chapter's February 18th Business Resource Meeting.  The award recognizes the Real Estate Professional who most represents the WCR values of Power of Relationships, Professional Credibility, Diversity, Participation, Success, and Influence in the Northeast Houston area.   "Al has worked hard and this award is... 03/05/2009

Teal is the New Green at EXIT Realty! New environmentally-conscious initiative from EXIT 's Approved Supplier Program launches this week "'Green' is one of the top marketing buzz words of 2009," says Amy Youngren, EXIT Realty Corp. International's Manager of Ancillary Services. "EXIT is going green by introducing "Teal Is the New Green", an eco-friendly division, featuring special products and services of our Approved Suppliers. "Teal Is the New Green" is another way that EXIT's Approved Supplier Program brings exceptional resources and extraordinary possibilities to our associates across North America." EXIT Realty Approved Supplier AnnounceMyMove is a proud supporter of the "green way of life". Their product is created online with no raw materials or paper. Each marketing piece is dis... 03/05/2009

EXIT Realty Proudly Sponsors Newark Habitat for Humanity Build EXIT Realty Corp. International does it again as the proud corporate sponsor of yet another Habitat for Humanity home build, its eleventh, this one in Newark, NJ. Building is already underway and a special EXIT work blitz is planned for March 18th-21st. "It is because of organizations like EXIT Realty and the generosity of the people at EXIT that Habitat for Humanity Newark is successful," said Donald Blaesser, Deputy Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Newark. "We all know that [without] funding and volunteers we cannot begin our program. I say ‘begin our program' because our mission is beyond simply building a house, we build communities, we build lives; we build relationships with people from all walks of life, bac... 03/05/2009

EXIT Realty Technology Webinar a Huge Hit with Real Estate Agents! EXIT Realty Corp. International launched its new monthly webinar series, called "techinars" this week focused on today's real estate technology solutions. Being the first major real estate brand born after the start of the internet age, EXIT Realty franchisees and sales agents enjoy some of the most cutting edge technology in the industry and the first techinar focused on helping associates make full use of EXIT's vast toolbox accessed through the EXIT Resource Center. Nancy Lloyd, a sales representative with EXIT Realty Bitterroot Valley in Montana said, "The webinar was fantastic, our office administrator signed the whole office up and I joined in with the team. I knew a lot of the tools in the ERC however this went mu... 03/05/2009

EXIT Realty Founder and CEO Speaks to Agents about Economy as EXIT MidSouth Honors Brokerages and Agents for 2008 Franklin, TN (Grassroots Newswire) February 23, 2009 -- Steve Morris, Founder and CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International the fastest growing real estate company in North America came to Franklin, TN to train EXIT MidSouth agents and to be on hand for the region's awards banquet to honor the success of the region in 2008. Steve Morris offered advice on the state of the economy and how to increase business in 2009. Morris was recognized as one of REALTOR Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Thought Leaders in the industry for his unique residual benefits program for agents that offer the opportunity for additional income, retirement, and beneficiary benefits. As one agent said, ... 03/05/2009

Johnny Loewy Joins EXIT Realty's Sales Training Team It's still doom and gloom at some real estate companies, but not at EXIT Realty where the company is growing again with yet another new addition its world-class sales training repertoire. Johnny Loewy is a one-of-a-kind, power-packed teacher with "more energy than a light socket" whose dynamic and versatile teaching methods engage new and experienced agents alike. He has developed a series of courses for EXIT Realty Associates that provide a comprehensive real estate education, with topics such as:  Looking for Leads in All the Right Places High Octane Open Houses Marketing Listings to the Extreme Too Many Buyers, Too Little Time Perception is Reality Brokers, Broke no More "My training series will put a new agent years ahead of the t... 03/05/2009

EXIT Realty uses webinars to help agents make sense of real estate technology As EXIT Realty Corp. International's Sr VP of Web Development, on one of my favourite things is sharing EXIT's vast toolbox with our associates.  EXIT Realty is the first major real estate brand born after the start of the internet age and as such, our agents enjoy some of the most cutting edge technology in the industry.  To help them make full use of everything EXIT has to offer, as well as to help them better understand and use technology to grow their businesses, I'm pleased to announce a new monthly webinar series focused on today's real estate technology solutions. We're calling them "techinars", and on the 4th Wednesday of every month, we'll be sharing basic and advanced technology tools and tips with o... 03/05/2009

Thanks to all that toured 2818 Markham WoodsWoodspring Forest (Kingwood TX)   Congratulations to Bill CusterKeller Williams Realty NE Winner of the $50 Drawing for Touring      Woodspring Forest 2818 Markham WoodsKingwood TX 77345List Price: $169,900   Click for a virtual tour of this home. NEW LISTINGSummerwood 13907 Cloudcap Ct. Houston TX 77044List Price: $399,900   Click here to take a virtual tour of this home. For more information about other listings with Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE, visit www.williams4yourhome.com. 03/04/2009

The Real Estate World will Change Posted on February 26th, 2009 by admin As I sit in my office thinking of how the real estate world operates, and I'm talking to Realtor's and Real Estate Franchises, I see the world changing before my eyes.  Since I am one of the highest ranking ERA Agents in the world, I feel like I can honestly evaluate all franchise models and tell you why I don't think they can or will survive this downturn. ERA for example, charges me a 6% franchise fee on every dollar (gross) that I bring in. Newer franchise owners are charged 8% of every dollar.  When my contract with ERA expires, they will try and stick me with the 8% number for certain when they ask my company to renew the agreement with ERA. RE/MAX, Century 21, Prudential and Coldwell Banker are similar models... 02/27/2009

Woodspring Forest2818 Markham WoodsKingwood TX 77345List Price: $169,900 Floor Plan4 Bedrooms, 2/1 Baths, Study, Over-Sized Gameroom, Open Concept, Master Bedroom 1st Floor Approx. Square Footage: 3,160Lot Size: 7,395Year Built: 2005 Click to view virtual tour. Click here to request additional information. Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE servicing the residents of Kingwood, Humble, and Atascocita. 02/25/2009

EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON | 3824 Atascocita Road, Suite 128 | Humble | TX | 77396 Why Exit is Exit Realty Growing! Exit Realty is a proven real estate business model that provides new and additional income streams over and above generous commissions, plus retirement security for realtors and their families...Which is probably the reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in history!Many people say, "Exit Realty is an unusual Name!"Yes, you are right, Exit is an unusual name. Research shows however, that unusual names stick in consumers' minds, much like Google and Yahoo, and they are doing pretty well, huh?The truth is Exit is the most advertised word on Earth! 02/25/2009

  EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON | 3824 Atascocita Road, Suite 128 | Humble | TX | 77396 Why Exit is Exit Realty Growing! Exit Realty is a proven real estate business model that provides new and additional income streams over and above generous commissions, plus retirement security for realtors and their families...Which is probably the reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in history!Many people say, "Exit Realty is an unusual Name!"Yes, you are right, Exit is an unusual name. Research shows however, that unusual names stick in consumers' minds, much like Google and Yahoo, and they are doing pretty well, huh?The truth is Exit is the most advertised word on Earth! 02/25/2009

  EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON | 3824 Atascocita Road, Suite 128 | Humble | TX | 77396 Exit Realty is a proven real estate business model that provides new and additional income streams over and above generous commissions, plus retirement security for realtors and their families...Which is probably the reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in history! Exit Realty is an unusual Name! Yes, your are right, Exit is an unusual name. Research shows however, that unusual names stick in consumers minds, much like Google and Yahoo, and they are doing pretty well, huh? The truth is Exit is the most advertised word on Earth! 02/25/2009

EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON | 3824 Atascocita Road, Suite 128 | Humble | TX | 77396 Exit Realty is a proven real estate business model that provides new and additional income streams over and above generous commissions, plus retirement security for realtors and their families...Which is probably the reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in history! Exit Realty is an unusual Name! Yes, your are right, Exit is an unusual name. Research shows however, that unusual names stick in consumers minds, much like Google and Yahoo, and they are doing pretty well, huh? The truth is Exit is the most advertised word on Earth! 02/25/2009

EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON | 3824 Atascocita Road, Suite 128 | Humble | TX | 77396 Exit Realty is a proven real estate business model that provides new and additional income streams over and above generous commissions, plus retirement security for realtors and their families...Which is probably the reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in history! Exit Realty is an unusual Name! Yes, your are right, Exit is an unusual name. Research shows however, that unusual names stick in consumers minds, much like Google and Yahoo, and they are doing pretty well, huh? The truth is Exit is the most advertised word on Earth! 02/25/2009

One last reminder about the FREE TREC Legal Update 3 hour MCE class tomorrow, from 2-5 pm. Please see the flyer below for more information. Please join us for a Realtor Happy Hour - FREE drinks, and mix & mingle, at Fiesta Azteca Mexican Restaurant this Thursday February 26th at 5:30 pm . Beer, wine, & margaritas will be served. Fiesta Azteca is located at 20669 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Humble TX, 77346, at the intersection of Upper Lake & W. Lake Houston Pkwy, here: Come to this "meet & greet" event this Thursday from 5:30 - 8 pm. We'll see you there! Also, please see the attached flyer and this link for information about the " Mindset 2009 " real estate training event on March 4th at Humble Civic Center that is open to all, followed by our Anniversary Celebration at our office. Click ... 02/25/2009

EXIT Realty N.E. Houston To Host Anniversary Celebration March 4th Via The Team at EXIT Realty (EXIT Realty Corp. International) : Humble, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) February 13, 2009 -- REALTORS® from EXIT Realty N.E. Houston in Humble, Atascocita, and Kingwood will host an anniversary celebration on Wednesday March 4th, 2009 from 4 - 8 pm at their Atascocita office. EXIT Realty NE Houston has been in business since September, 2007 with the Atascocita office having opened March 1st, 2008. The anniversary event will follow the "Mindset 2009" real estate training event at Humble Civic Center the same day featuring Steve Morris , Founder & CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International. Food & beverages will be served, and the event will feature the live band "The NumbeRed", a fire truck & firem... 02/23/2009

  Woodspring ForestMLS# 44865622818 Markham WoodsKingwood TX 77345   4 Bedrooms, 2/1 Baths, Game Room, StudyList Pirce: $169,900   Click for more information.    Fall CreekMLS# 1062127 7210 Fall Creek BendHumble TX 77396   4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Formal Living/Flex Room, HardwoodsList Price: $205,000 Click for more information.     SummerwoodMLS# 519155412722 Lady Jane Ct.Houston TX 77044   4 Bedrooms, 2/1 Baths, Game Room, StudyList Price: $195,000   Click for more information.     The Reserve - Commons of Lake HoustonMLS# 450486 0 S. Commons View Dr.Huffman TX 77336   Approx. 1.72 AcresList Price: $55,000 Click for more information.      Benders Landing EstatesMLS# 429260528210 Whispering Maple WaySpring TX 77386   Approx. 1.25 AcresList Price: $124,000 Click for more information. Jeremy... 02/20/2009

January 2008 vs. January 2009Market Area: 32 (Primarily Defined as Kingwood TX) January 2008 New Listings: 172Average List Price: $246,398Pending Listings (Listings Under Contract): 82Average List Price of Pending Listings: $241,943Closed Listings: 55Average Closed Price: $217,996%CP/LP: 96.34%Average Days on Market (DOM): 86 - 2.9 Months January 2009 New Listings: 127Average List Price: $253,871Pending Listings (Listings Under Contract): 80Average List Price of Pending Listings: $194,368Closed Listings: 45Average Closed Price: $168,172%CP/LP: 96.10%Average Days on Market (DOM): 95 - 3.2 Months Comparison - January 2008 vs January 2009 New Listings: -26.2%Average List Price: +3.0%Pending Listings (Listings Under Contract): -2.4%Average List Price of Pending Listings: -19.7%Closed Listin... 02/19/2009