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RE/MAX North Central Rolls Out Three New Out-State Housing Reports

May 22, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

MHR_Logo RE/MAX North Central introduced the Out-State Housing Reports for Southeast and Southern Minnesota and South Central and Northeast Wisconsin this past March. The interest you showed and the media coverage was so great we decided to include a few more areas!

Below, you will find three new out-state housing reports for:

Greater Northwoods WI | Northwest Wisconsin | West Central Minnesota

These reports are created with the consumer in mind, focusing on homes sold and average sold price. They are a great tool to download, print off, and share with your clients to assist in their home buying and selling process.

In turn, we have also distributed these reports to media outlets throughout the reports’ coverage area. Our goal is to increase media interest in housing related stories at the local level in which we can offer RE/MAX agents as area experts/sources.

Questions? Email khenke@remax-nc.net.

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News · Tagged: carousel, housing reports, monthly housing reports, out-state housing reports, out-state reports

RE/MAX Housing Report: Home Prices, Sales & Inventory Improve

May 16, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

home-sales-up Low inventory has characterized the housing recovery for several months, but may be finally showing signs of improvement. The number of homes for sale in April inched 1.6% higher than the number seen in March, the first monthly increase since June 2010. At the same time, Closed Transactions and Median Prices both remained 10% higher than last year’s levels. The April RE/MAX National Housing Report, a survey of MLS data from 52 U.S. metropolitan areas, contained signs of a strong housing recovery in regions across the country. Low inventories contribute to a limited growth in sales, preventing some buyers from closing on the home of their choice. But if inventories can rise to a more balanced level, the recovery should strengthen and experience even more home sales. The Months Supply of homes for sale at April’s pace of sales was just 3.6 months, the lowest supply since the RE/MAX National Housing Report began in August 2008. A balanced market is achieved with a Months Supply of 6.

The above is an excerpt from the monthly RE/MAX National Housing Report; read the full two-page report.

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News · Tagged: carousel, national housing report, NHR, remax housing report

April Top 25 Reports Now Available!

May 15, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

ATC_Balloon RE/MAX North Central is pleased to share our Top 25 Reports for April 2013! These reports share our top 25 teams and individuals in transactions and commissions in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Download the reports on SoldSignBlog.com or LeadStreet.

If you rank on the Top 25 list be sure to share this news with your prospective clients – download, print and share them today!

Please note: The regional Top 25 Reports are based on information provided by our RE/MAX offices. If you have questions or concerns regarding your ranking, please contact your Office Administrator or Office Manager.

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News · Tagged: carousel, Top 25, Top 50

“The RE/MAX Collection” Unveils Stand-Alone Luxury Website

May 15, 2013 by Elizabeth Kuhn · Comments

Beginning today, buyers and sellers will enjoy a new experience on the elite luxury resource website, TheREMAXCollection.com. Marked by its distinctive onyx and silver logo, the newly constructed site features high-end U.S. listings with a clean, simple design.

More than just a new look, the stand-alone site focuses on home buyers and seller’s discerning needs – simple search functions, breathtaking photography and easy navigation.

“The unparalleled tools and resources available to our clients confirms our dedication to customer service and allows for an exclusive experience,” said Mike Reagan, Senior Vice President, RE/MAX Business Alliances. “Visitors to The RE/MAX Collection website can easily find local RE/MAX agents who have the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist training, as well as fine homes and luxury properties.”

The RE/MAX Collection is a unique marketing program for luxury homes, created to appeal to home buyers and sellers as they navigate the high-end property market. The program also provides RE/MAX luxury specialists with exclusive training and marketing tools that allow them to deliver premier service to their clients.

“Properties that qualify based on price point for TheREMAXCollection.com website are also featured on remax.com, offering exposure on two high traffic web platforms,” comments Vice President of RE/MAX North Central Promotions, Elizabeth Kuhn. “The more exposure we can offer our agents’ luxury listings, the better.”

For more information about The RE/MAX Collection, please visit www.theremaxcollection.com.

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News, RE/MAX News, Technology · Tagged: carousel, collection, luxury, re/max luxury website, RE/MAX North Central, real estate, REMAX, remax luxury listing, website

Watch the RE/MAX North Central Hot Air Video Monthly for May 2013

May 10, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

Ahhh, the warm spring weather has taken the chill out of our bones and put a skip in our step! Watch our newest Hot Air video to get the scoop on all that’s happening throughout the region this month – and summer!

More information is available by following the links below:

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News · Tagged: carousel, Hot Air, video monthly

Mark Teskey offers RE/MAX 25% Discount on Video and Photo Services

May 9, 2013 by Elizabeth Kuhn · Comments

All those new real estate listings, not to mention the existing ones, should include high quality photos and videos to maximize their exposure! Mark Teskey is here to help with a 25% discount for new customers promotion…exclusively for RE/MAX agents in the Twin Cities and surrounding area! Click here for details. Simply put, Mark is the best in the business and his work speaks for itself. Dozens of RE/MAX agents in the Twin Cities are already using Mark’s services, and have been for years. What makes him great? Service and Quality. His videos start at $300 for a standard video and $500 for a deluxe + discount. Photography starts at $135. Check out this beautiful video featuring a property listed by RE/MAX agent, Mark Bartikoski: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW8gdv6wbAI. The impact of video on high end homes is imperative, but your mid-priced homes can often benefit more from a quality video showcasing the property. Questions? Give him a ring at 952-373-1355 or email him at mark@markteskeyarchitecture.com

Filed Under: RE/MAX Articles, RE/MAX In The News, RE/MAX News · Tagged: 25%, carousel, cinematography, discounts, mark, photos, teskey, video, videography

RE/MAX North Central Welcomes New RE/MAX Prodigy Franchise

May 8, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

RE/MAX North Central is very excited to announce that Prodigy Real Estate Group is now RE/MAX Prodigy. The Maplewood-based company, with two additional offices in Duluth and Two Harbors, was started in 2004 by Matthew Peterson, a 2012 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and officially converted to RE/MAX Prodigy last week, May 1st.

Peterson says he’s excited for everything RE/MAX has to offer. “I saw an opportunity to combine the independent real estate business I began with the power of the globally recognized RE/MAX real estate brand. My real estate group is eager to embrace everything RE/MAX offers: the industry’s best training opportunities, marketing materials, advanced technology tools – the same things that have me excited to expand and grow RE/MAX Prodigy.”

RE/MAX Prodigy includes 44 sales associates in Maplewood, Duluth, and Two Harbors; servicing the surrounding areas as well. RE/MAX Prodigy associates specialize in residential and commercial real estate as well as new construction and investment properties.

RE/MAX Prodigy – Maplewood
2035 County Road D East
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 222-6683

RE/MAX Prodigy – Duluth
215 North 40th Ave #120
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 722-6683

RE/MAX Prodigy – Two Harbors
227 – 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-5144

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News · Tagged: carousel, new office, Prodigy

[VIDEO] Agent Forum – Design Center

April 18, 2013 by Tim Nichols · Comments

On Tuesday we brought rock star turned real estate agent Dennis Libby in to chat with us about how he has successfully used Design Center to market his business and his clients’ properties.

Dennis has been using Design Center for over 10 years, before it became a RE/MAX value add. During the webinar he discussed numerous best practices he has developed for working with the system including which marketing pieces he utilizes most often.

During this webinar we also looked at some of the changes that have taken place in Design Center since the revamp that came out in late February. Among the features Dennis liked was that the long list is now gone and has been replaced by a series of drop downs that allow you to dial into a specific project type and look and feel very quickly.

If you would like to check out the new version of Design Center, you can always get to it from the “RE/MAX Links” section of this blog.

Filed Under: RE/MAX Videos, Technology · Tagged: carousel, design center, webinar

RE/MAX North Central Presents the New, Visual Top 25 Reports for March 2013

April 16, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

MNTop25FrontPage RE/MAX North Central is pleased to debut our new, and visually appealing, Top 25 Reports! These reports share our top 25 teams and individuals in transactions and commissions in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They’ll be run on a monthly basis and shared here on SoldSignBlog.com as well as in LeadStreet. The new, visual reports were created with your listing presentations in mind. If you rank on the Top 25 list this is something to share with prospective clients and the new reports allow you to download, print and share a sharp looking template with your clients.

Check them out now and start using them today!

Minnesota Top 25 – March 2013

Wisconsin Top 25 – March 2013

Filed Under: RE/MAX In The News · Tagged: carousel, Top 25

Watch our Hot Air Video for April 2013

April 12, 2013 by Keri Henke · Comments

This month, yours truly talks about our new, well-responded-to, out-state housing reports and what’s next for them in the months ahead.Â Plus I talk about some great PR opportunities for those of you participating in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events.Â And I wrap up with some regional trainings and events that are “not to miss!”Â Watch now: