Keeping You Informed - 1/9/07

From the Desk of Cindy Sikorski, January 9, 2008

Be Great in 2008!

RE/MAX Executive Realty Sold to RE/MAX International

Got your attention? WELL, IT’S NOT TRUE!

Seems another RE/MAX company has started this rumor. Neither Scott nor I have had any conversations with anyone about selling. It’s amazing what gossip gets started when you dominate the market.

Speaking of dominating the market the company did approximately $1.2 Billion in sales volume in 2007 which is up about $88,000,000 from the year before. The new bar graph many of you use on your listing presentations will be on the Intranet in the next couple of weeks.

Changes in Lake Norman and Midtown Broker in Charge

As many of you are aware, Greg Camp has left RE/MAX Executive Realty for another business opportunity. He will be missed greatly and we wish him the best. I am excited and pleased to inform you that Carol Smith will be moving back to the Lake Norman office as Broker in Charge and Bill Woods, a broker at our Southpark office, has accepted the position as Broker in Charge of our Midtown office. Bill brings to us many years of management experience and has been a Broker for over 15 years, 3 of them with RE/MAX Executive. All changes will be effective Monday, January 14.

Search Engine Optimization

We are now starting to see real results from the www.charlotteproperty.com Search Engine Optimization campaign. Charlotteproperty.com is now on the front page of Google for the number one phrase in our market, “Charlotte real estate”.

Also, we have improved the look, functionality and search rank for our relocation website, www.charlottesights.com. It now ranks in the top 5 in Google for the competitive phrase “Charlotte relocation”. Each area’s description displays featured company listings, and visitors inquiring on that property will be directed to the listing agent. Also, visitors who use the general search will create a random lead for our agents exclusively.

Upcoming Events

• There is one seat left! Register immediately for the “100 Days to Greatness” training and mentoring program. Classes begin Thursday, January 17^th. The charge paid to RE/MAX International is $395. For more details, contact Linda Hargreaves.
• Your February bill will reflect a $25.00 decrease.
• RE/MAX Regional Awards Gala – February 23, 2008, Charlotte Convention Ctr.

Sign up immediately as we will be ordering our tables soon!

• RE/MAX Executive Realty Awards Gala – March 27, 2008, Marriot Executive Park