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The Woodlands New Home Inventory Update – Carlton Woods, East Shore Garden District, The Village of Sterling Ridge

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 29, 2008

61 CUSTOM HOMES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE WOODLANDS – There are 61 custom homes available throughout The Woodlands. Fifteen homes are ready for immediate move-in. Available homes range in size from approximately 3,404 to 9,960 square feet and include three to six bedrooms, up to six full baths with two half baths and two- to four-car garages. Homes can offer views of either the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course or the Tom Fazio Championship golf coursein the gated communities of Carlton Woods andCarlton Woods Creekside; the Gary PlayerSignature golf course in the Village of Sterling Ridge; views of lakes; and/or be situated on cul-de-sac locations.

Ready for move-in is the custom home at 2 Harmony Links (top photograph) in the neighborhood ofKnightsgate in the Village of Sterling Ridge. Built byMarshall & O’Connor, this 4,836-square-foot home is situated on a corner homesite and features five bedrooms with two bedrooms downstairs, five-and-a-half baths, island kitchen, three fireplaces and a three-car attached garage. This home is priced at $967,400. Knightsgate is located near the Player Signature golf course. For more information, call Robyn Brand at 281-367-4550.

Also ready for move-in is the estate at 39 North Lamerie Way (bottom rendering), situated on more than one acre in Carlton Woods. This home is built by Sterling Classic Homes and features 6,086 square feet of living space; views of a pristine lake; five bedrooms with the master suite and a guest bedroom downstairs; study; upstairs raised game room (game room and bedroom four lead to a raised balcony); bonus room; five-and-a-half baths; and a four-car garage. Other amenities include a front porch and a rear two-story lanai with an optional summer kitchen. This home is priced at $1,799,000. For more information, call Ken Brand – 832-797-1779 or visit www.carltonwoods.com.

EAST SHORE HAS 21 HOMES AVAILABLE - There are 21 new homes available in East Shore, the “Garden District” of The Woodlands Town Center, bordering 200-acre Lake Woodlands. East Shore is situated within walking distance of the shopping, dining and entertainment venues along The Woodlands Waterway®, a 1.4 mile transportation thoroughfare, linear park and water amenity, situated in the heart of The Woodlands Town Center. East Shore features condominiums, three-story townhomes, three-story villas, Charleston-style custom residences, lakeside estates and New Orleans-style cottages, priced from the $370’s to the millions. For more information on East Shore, Call Robyn Brand – 281-367-4550 orwww.thewoodlands.com.

Carmel Builders presents seven three-story townhomes (pictured) ready for move-in. These homes feature Southern Coastal architecture, 2,579 square feet of living space, enchanting front porches and balconies overlooking Rafter’s Row Park and Lake Woodlands, three bedrooms, game room, two-and-a-half baths and a two-car attached garage. These homes are priced from $429,590.

SPOTLIGHT ON PATIO HOMES IN CREEKSIDE PARK – The Woodlands’ newest Village of Creekside Parkfeatures luxurious patio homes in the neighborhood ofWilde Creek, priced from the $300’s to the $600’s. Homes are offered by Darling, Highland and David Weekley Homes. Sizes range from 2,093 to nearly 4,000 square feet and include up to four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths, and three-car garages. One-, one-and-a-half- and two-story patio homes are available.

Plan 6787 (top photograph) is offered by Darling Homes. This two-story patio home includes 3,730 square feet of living space, three bedrooms including a guest casita, upstairs media and game rooms with a sitting area, three full baths with two half baths, outdoor side courtyard and a three-car tandem garage. This home is priced from $554,990. Darling also has two patio homes ready for move-in at 103 and 99 East Crystal Canyon.

Highland Homes presents Plan 654 (bottom photograph). This two-story patio home features 3,353 square feet, three bedrooms including a separate casita, outdoor living and courtyard areas, three-and-a-half baths, study, game room and a three-car tandem garage. This home is priced from $454,990. Highland has one home available now at 95 East Crystal Canyon Circle. For more details,

David Weekley has one home ready for move-in at 3 Sleeping Colt Place. This 2,931-square-foot, one-story home includes three bedrooms, sitting area off the master suite, study, front porch, rear covered porch, three-and-a-half baths and a two-car attached garage. This home is priced at $444,249.

If you’d like more information call Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors, 281-367-3531.

THE SIXTH ANNUAL FALL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW COMES TO THE WOODLANDS ON SEPTEMBER 6 – Some of the newest home products on the market will be on display at the Sixth Annual Fall Home & Garden Show on Saturday, September 6 from 9 am – 7 pm and Sunday, September 7 from 10 am – 6 pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Over 200 exhibitors and industry experts will be there. Admission is $9 for adults; $7 for seniors; and children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information, visit www.WoodlandsShows.com. Pictured is the new line of Murano cloth blinds at Budget Blinds of The Woodlands, an exhibitor at the show.

ROSEATE SPOONBILL RELOCATES TO CARLTON WOODS CREEKSIDE - Usually found in Southern Coastal areas, a Roseate Spoonbill was recently spotted in the enclave ofJohnathan Landing in the gated community of Carlton Woods Creekside in the Village of Creekside Park. This pink, wading bird was enjoying a pond in Johnathan Landing with an egret friend.

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors® – Forest Crossing office recently collected money for school supplies and backpacks for a donation to Interfaith of The Woodlands. Interfaith will, in turn, distribute these to children and their families that need assistance for the 2008-2009 school year.

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Best U.S. Cities To Earn A Living – Houston Texas #1

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 27, 2008

According to Forbes.com Houston is the place to be:

Best U.S. Cities for Earning a Living

by Matt Woolsey

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Though Houston has plenty of fat cats, this is not a story about America’s Most Overweight Cities.

Rather, Houston is recognized here for its dynamic business environment, low unemployment and high wages relative to income. These factors make Houston the best city to earn a living by our calculations.

A record amount of money has been made off oil and commodities this year, and Houston is the American business hub of those industries. Throw in the weak dollar, which allows Houston-based materials companies to glean more cash off exports and increases the price of gasoline, and it’s easy to understand why the city excels. MORE

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Good news for us. Any Questions, give me a call: Ken Brand 832-797-1779

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You + Trulia.com + iPhone = Find Open Houses and Listings Near Your Phone – Woot!

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 25, 2008

My fellow iPhone friends. It’s like Christmas in August. What new applications will some wonder woman dream up and roll out to you and me and our iPhone friends for free? Little important presents.

The latest and smoken hot greatest, is a FREE app from Trulia.com.

Trulia offers a location based property search for Open Houses and Active Listings. Here’s how it works; you’re driving through a neighborhood and it’s a sweet one. It’s a sunny afternoon, you have the rag-top down, you’re bumpin to your iTunes and scoping out Open Houses. You wonder what it would be like to live in this fine neighborhood and what the homes sell for. Like rubbing a genie’s lamp, you whip out your iPhone, punch the Trulia Home Search App and schzam….the Trulia genie and the iPhone leprechaun figure out where you are on planet earth and like white magic, they serve up property information, Open House news, photos etc., All the action around the corner and down the street where you are at your finger tips. Huh? Crazy but true.

Here’s all you have to do: If you don’t have an iPhone yet – Step #1 - Bag One

Launch iTunes, in the little search box located in the upper right and corner [Search iTunes Store], type in trulia , download you’re FREE app, sync your iPhone and you’re ready. Next time you’re out and about, launch the Trulia app and check it out.

The world is an amazing place.

We put all our listings on Trulia, so if you’re a Prudential Gary Greene seller, you’re in the mix.

Let me know if you have any questions. Ken Brand 832-797-1779

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The Art and Science of People Pleasing in the Real Estate Business

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 23, 2008

When buying and selling Real Estate in the Greater Houston Area and The Woodlands, you have over 20,000 real estate agents to choose from. Who will you choose? Perhaps a savvy, detail oriented, service minded, creative, leader like, people pleaser.

I lead a two day workshop for real estate agents who are keenly interested in growing their savvy and their success. Our focus is on the Art and Science of Service. How to avoid Capturing, Cuffing and Bluffing clients. How to avoid conflict, miscommunication, friction, confrontation and poverty.

How?

We explore the Why’s behind the What’s and How’s. How to hug it out instead of slug it out. How to magnetize and attract. Focus on conversations which lead to connection, which leads to discover, which leads to service, which leads to people trusting you and referring your professional services or employing you. We emphasize the importance of “permission marketing”, “Top Of Mind Awareness”, follow-through, leadership, detail orientation and the value of transparency (sharing the good, bad and the ugly). We talk about the consciously conducting delivering your services in calm, cool, collected and firm manner. How to outshine, outwork, outshine and over deliver. How to be a “Purple Cow”.

If you’d like to take a walk thorough the slide deck, be my guest. Some of the slides might not make sense without the verbal commentary.

Create Loyalysim, Attract, Converse, Connect, Discover, Serve, Succeed – Upload a Document to Scribd

This was a cool class, the people were bright eyed, sincere and funny. Any one of them would do a fantastic job of helping to find the Dream Home or selling successfully.

This is a short clip where story answers were shared. Answers to the question, “How’s the real estate market doing?”. I shot this on my Flip Video Cam…no editing…as you’ll see.

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If one of our Icons can help you, give them a jingle. If I can help you, give me a jingle: Ken Brand 832-797-1779

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“We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Selling Your Real Estate Listing For Top Dollar Isn’t Magic. It’s Part Art, Part Science and Elephant Sized Hard Work. Here’s a Checklist To Keep You On Track

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 20, 2008

Getting a property SOLD take part art, part science and elephant sized hard work. Having a 192 point checklist can only help keep a challenging task on track. If you’re like me, your eyes will glaze and you’ll start to yawn at about number 42. No worries, you can always pick up where you left off.

Don’t worry, there won’t be a test. Results are revealed at the closing table.

Hope this helps pave the road.

192 Point “Getting Your Property SOLD for Top Dollar” Checklist.

	Pre-Listing Activities
1	Make appointment with seller for listing presentation	√
2	Send seller a written or e-mail confirmation of listing appointment and call to confirm	√
3	Review pre-appointment questions	√
4	Research all comparable currently listed properties	√
5	Research sales activity for past 18 months from MLS and public records databases	√
6	Research “Average Days on Market” for this property of this type, price range and location	√
7	Download and review property tax roll information	√
8	Prepare “Comparable Market Analysis” (CMA) to establish fair market value	√
9	Obtain copy of subdivision plat/complex lay-out	√
10	Research property’s ownership & deed type	√
11	Research property’s public record information for lot size and dimensions	√
12	Research and verify legal description	√
13	Research property’s land use coding and deed restrictions	√
14	Research property’s current use and zoning	√
15	Verify legal names of owner(s) in county’s public property records	√
16	Prepare listing proposal package with above materials and Tempo^TM information	√
17	Perform exterior “Curb Appeal Assessment” of subject property	√
18	Compile and assemble formal file on property	√
19	Confirm current public schools and explain impact of schools on market value	√
20	Review listing appointment checklist to ensure all steps and actions have been completed	√
	Listing Appointment Proposal and Master Marketing Plan
21	Explain different agency relationships and determine seller’s preference	√
22	Give seller an overview of current market conditions and projections	√
23	Review agent’s and company’s credentials and accomplishments in the market	√
24	Present company’s profile and position or “niche” in the marketplace	√
25	Present CMA Results To Seller, including Comparables, Solds, Current Listings & Expireds	√
26	Offer pricing strategy based on professional judgment and interpretation of current market conditions	√
27	Discuss goals with seller to market effectively	√
28	Explain market power and benefits of Multiple Listing Service	√
29	Explain market power of GaryGreene.com, Yahoo.com, Prudential.com, HAR.com, Realtor.com, KHOU.com, houstongarygreene.com, msn.houseandhome.com, WorldProperties.com, Homestore.com, aol.com, and other web sites around the world	√
30	Explain the work the brokerage and agent do “behind the scenes”and agent’s availability on weekends	√
31	Explain agent’s role in taking calls to screen for qualified buyers and protect seller from curiosity seekers	√
32	Present and discuss master marketing plan	√
33	Present and discuss the advantages the E-Leads Department plays in quick response to Internet leads.	√
34	Explain benefits of exclusive Gold Medallion Program	√
35	Review and explain all clauses in Listing Contract & Addendum and obtain seller’s signature	√

	Once Property Is Under Listing Agreement
36	Review current title information	√
37	Measure overall and heated square footage	√
38	Measure interior room sizes	√
39	Confirm lot size via owner’s copy of certified survey, if available	√
40	Note any and all unrecorded property lines, agreements, easements	√
41	Obtain house plans, if applicable and available	√
42	Review house plans and make copy	√
43	Order plat map info for retention in property’s listing file and to enter into MLS.	√
44	Prepare showing instructions for buyers’ agents and agree on showing time window with seller	√
45	Obtain current mortgage loan(s) information: companies and & loan account numbers	√
46	Verify current loan information with lender(s)	√
47	Check assumability of loan(s) and any special requirements	√
48	Discuss possible buyer financing alternatives and options with seller	√
49	Review current appraisal if available	√
50	Identify Home Owner Association manager if applicable	√
51	Verify Home Owner Association Fees with manager – mandatory or optional and current annual fee	√
52	Order copy of Homeowner Association bylaws, if applicable	√
53	Research electricity availability and supplier’s name and phone number	√
54	Calculate average utility usage from last 12 months of bills	√
55	Research and verify city sewer/septic tank system	√
56	Water System: Calculate average water fees or rates from last 12 months of bills	√
57	Well Water: Confirm well status, depth and output from Well Report	√
58	Natural Gas: Research/verify availability and supplier’s name and phone number	√
59	Verify security system, current term of service and whether owned or leased	√
60	Verify if seller has transferable Termite Bond	√
61	Ascertain need for lead-based paint disclosure	√
62	Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact	√
63	Prepare detailed list of property’s “Inclusions & Conveyances with Sale”	√
64	Compile list of completed repairs and maintenance items	√
65	Send “Vacancy Checklist” to seller if property is vacant	√
66	Explain benefits of 1^st American Residential Service Contract to seller	√
67	Assist sellers with completion and submission of 1^st American Residential Service Contract Application	√
68	When received, place 1^st American Service Contract in property file for conveyance at time of sale	√
69	Have extra key made for lockbox	√
70	Verify if property has rental units involved. And if so:	√
71	Make copies of all leases for retention in listing file	√
72	Verify all rents & deposits	√
73	Inform tenants of listing and discuss how showings will be handled	√
74	Arrange for installation of yard sign, applicable riders and Info Tube, if applicable	√
75	Assist seller with completion of Seller’s Disclosure form	√
76	“New Listing Checklist” Completed	√
77	Review results of Curb Appeal Assessment with seller and provide suggestions to improve salability	√
78	Review results of Interior Appeal Assessment and suggest changes to shorten time on market	√
79	Take 12 to 16 quality digital photos of the property for uploading to all web sites	√
80	Organize, coordinate, & design a creatively rich property detail profile on the property	√

	Entering Property In Multiple Listing Service Database
81	Prepare MLS Profile Sheet — Agents is responsible for “quality control” and accuracy of listing data		√
82	Enter property data from Profile Sheet into MLS Listing Database		√
83	Proofread MLS database listing for accuracy – including proper placement in mapping function		√
84	Add property to company’s Active Listings list and submit to E-Showings and or CSS for cooperative showings		√
85	E-mail seller link to Express Gallery Tour of the property, if applicable.		√
86	Provide seller with signed copies of Listing Agreement and MLS Profile Sheet Data Form within 48 hours		√
87	Take additional photos for upload into MLS and use in flyers; Schedule Office Tour of new listing		√
		Marketing The Listing
88		Create print and Internet ads and property detail profile and review with seller	√
89		Coordinate showings with owners, tenants, and other Realtors^®. Return all calls – weekends included	√
90		Install electronic lock box if authorized by owner and program with agreed-upon showing time windows	√
91		Respond to built-in Internet buyer network whose desired features match subject property	√
92		Prepare e-mail contact list of Top Agents having sold a home in the neighborhood in the last year. Include Sphere of Influence list and past customer list	√
93		Send targeted e-mail list a notification of new listing taken, with pictures and rich property detail	√
94		Order Quantummail.com “Just Listed” post cards & reports – sent directly to neighborhood	√
95		Prepare flyers & feedback faxes, if not on CSS	√
96		Review comparable MLS listings regularly to ensure property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions and availability	√
97		Prepare property marketing brochure for seller’s review	√
98		Arrange for printing or copying of supply of marketing brochures or fliers	√
99		Place marketing brochures in all company agent mail boxes	√
100		Upload listing to company and agent Internet site, if applicable	√
101		Company mails out additional 50 “Just Listed” notices	√
102		Advise Network Referral Program of listing	√
103		Provide marketing data to buyers coming through international relocation networks	√
104		Provide marketing data to buyers coming from referral network	√
105		Provide “Special Feature” cards for marketing, if applicable	√
106		Check listing on company’s participating Internet real estate sites	√
107		Price changes conveyed promptly to all e-mail marketing groups	√
108		Reprint/supply brochures promptly as needed	√
109		Loan information reviewed and updated in MLS as required	√
110		Feedback e-mails/faxes sent to buyers’ agents after showings	√
111		Review weekly Market Study	√
112		Discuss feedback from showing agents with seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale	√
113		Place regular weekly update calls to seller to discuss marketing and pricing	√
114		Promptly submit price changes in MLS listing database	√

	The Offer And Contract
115	Receive and review all Offer to Purchase contracts submitted by buyers or buyers’ agents	√
116	Evaluate offer(s) and prepare a “net sheet” on each for the owner for comparison purposes	√
117	Counsel seller on offers. Explain merits and weakness of each component of each offer	√
118	Contact buyers’ agents to review buyer’s qualifications and discuss offer	√
119	Deliver Seller’s Disclosure to buyer’s agent or buyer upon request and prior to offer if possible	√
120	Confirm buyer is pre-qualified by calling Loan Officer	√
121	Obtain pre-qualification letter on buyer from Loan Officer	√
122	Negotiate all offers on seller’s behalf, setting time limit for loan approval and closing date	√
123	Prepare and convey any counteroffers, acceptance or amendments to buyer’s agent	√
124	Fax copies of contract and all addendums to title company	√
125	When an Offer to Purchase Contract is accepted and signed by seller, make 4 copies of signed offer for seller, buyer, buyer’ agent, Title Company and keep the original	√
126	Make 4 copies buyer’s earnest money check and keep original check for Title Company	√
127	Call Title Company for pick-up of contract and receive receipt	√
128	Deliver copies of fully signed Offer to Purchase contract to seller	√
129	Deliver copies of Offer to Purchase contract to Selling Agent	√
130	Fax or e-mail copies of Offer to Purchase contract to lender	√
131	Provide copies of signed Offer to Purchase contract for office file	√
132	Advise seller in handling additional offers to purchase submitted between contract and closing	√
133	Submit change of status of property in MLS	√
134	Update CSS of status of property	√
135	Review buyer’s credit report results — Advise seller of worst and best case scenarios	√
136	Provide credit report information to seller if property will be seller-financed	√
137	Assist buyer with obtaining financing, if applicable and follow-up as necessary	√
138	Coordinate with lender on Discount Points being locked in with dates	√
139	Deliver unrecorded property information to buyer such as “Information from other sources”, i.e. utilities to buyer.	√
140	Assist buyer with obtaining insurance for home/car/flood/life, etc.	√
141	Order septic system inspection, if applicable	√
142	Receive and review septic system report and assess any possible impact on sale	√
143	Deliver copy of septic system inspection report lender & buyer	√
144	Deliver Well Flow Test Report copies to lender & buyer and property listing file	√
145	Verify termite inspection ordered	√
146	Verify inspection ordered, if required	√

	Tracking The Loan Process
147	Confirm Verifications Of Deposit & buyer’s employment have been returned	√
148	Follow loan processing through to the underwriter	√
149	Add lender and other vendors to contact list so agents, buyer and seller can track progress of sale	√
150	Contact lender weekly to ensure processing is on track	√
151	Relay final approval of buyer’s loan application to seller	√

	Home Inspection
152	Coordinate buyer’s professional home inspection with seller	√
153	Review home inspector’s report	√
154	Enter completion into progress report	√
155	Explain seller’s responsibilities with respect to loan limits and interpret any clauses in the contract	√
156	Ensure seller’s compliance with Home Inspection Clause requirements	√
157	Recommend or assist seller with identifying and negotiating with contractors to perform any required repairs	√
158	Negotiate payment and oversee completion of all required repairs on seller’s behalf, if needed	√
	The Appraisal
159	Schedule Appraisal, if applicable	√
160	Provide comparable sales used in market pricing to Appraiser, if requested	√
161	Follow-up on Appraisal	√
162	Enter completion into progress report	√
163	Assist seller in questioning appraisal report if it seems too low	√
	Closing Preparations and Duties
164	Contract is signed by all parties	√
165	Coordinate closing process with buyer’s agent and lender	√
166	Update closing forms & files	√
167	Ensure all parties have all forms and information needed to close the sale	√
168	Select location where closing will be held	√
169	Confirm closing date and time and notify all parties	√
170	Assist in solving any title problems (boundary disputes, easements, etc) or in obtaining Death Certificates	√
171	Work with buyer’s agent in scheduling and conducting buyer’s Final Walk-Thru prior to closing	√
172	Research all tax, HOA, utility and other applicable pro-rations	√
173	Request final closing figures from closing agent (attorney or title company)	√
174	Receive & carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy of preparation	√
175	Forward verified closing figures to buyer’s agent	√
176	Request copy of closing documents from closing agent	√
177	Confirm buyer and buyer’s agent have received title insurance commitment	√
178	Provide 1st American Residential Service Contract for availability at closing	√
179	Reviews all closing documents carefully for errors	√
180	Forward closing documents to absentee seller as requested	√
181	Review documents with closing agent	√
182	Verify earnest money deposit check cleared from closing agent	√
183	Coordinate this closing with seller’s next purchase and resolve any timing problems	√
184	Have a “no surprises” closing and present seller a net proceeds check at closing	√
185	Refer sellers as Outgoing Referral to Corporate Relocation Department at their destination, if applicable	√
186	Change MLS listing status to Sold. Enter sale date and price, selling broker and agent’s ID numbers, etc	√
187	Close out listing in all appropriate files	√

	Follow Up After Closing
188	Call client to make sure he experienced a smooth move and to execute an post closing needs he may have	√
189	Submit physical address and/or e-mail address of client for follow-up survey on customer satisfaction	√
190	Answer questions about filing claims with 1^st American Service Contract, if requested	√
191	Attempt to clarify and resolve any conflicts about repairs if buyer is not satisfied	√
192	Respond to any follow-on calls and provide any additional information required from office files	√

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Hope this helps. Need more, have questions, comments, concerns or recommendations? Give me a call: Ken Brand 832-797-1779

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What websites should a real estate homeowner or seller use to market their “For Sale” property?

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 12, 2008

Internet Marketing For Sellers Is Pretty Important. Sorta Like Oxygen.

According to the National Association of Realtors® 2007 Profile of Homebuyers and Homesellers, 84% of home buyers used the Internet as a source to find a home. Add to this fact that Houston and The Woodlands are experiencing International growth, selling a home in the Greater Metropolitan Houston area and The Woodlands is more successfully achieved through broad-based international web site marketing. (Click here to enlarge picture above)

At Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors®, we broadcast our listings to the following web sites:

Google.com - Visitors searching for homes in The Woodlands and Houston can find property listing in a sea indexed web sites
GaryGreene.com - Viewers can custom search the entire Houston MLS by their own selection of features. GaryGreene.com is the most frequently visited real estate company web site in Houston.
REALTOR.com® - Our listed properties also benefit from added exposure through REALTOR.com. Realtor.com is the most frequently visited real estate Web site in the world.

Once our property listing are featured on Realtor.com, they’re also displayed on the following partner sites:

CompuServe.com	Juno.com	Netscape.com
Excite.com	Move.com	NetZero.com
Iwon.com	MSNHouseandHome.com	WallStreetRealEstateJournal.com

Har.com - har.com is the point of origination of your listing once it is uploaded to MLS. A powerful way to leverage the scale of har.com is to work with a Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors® agent. We get more leads from har.com because we have more listings than any other broker in Houston.
Trulia.com - Your property will be featured on this specialized search engine. Trulia.com helps rank our listings high on the major portals, like Google.com, Yahoo.com and many other sites where buyers search for properties. Trulia.com sends interested buyers to our listing agents.

We also submit properties to these Web sites:

Cyberhomes.com	HoustonChronicle.com	RealEstate.com (registered buyers)
FrontDoor.com (HGTV)	JustListed.com (registered buyers)	Roost.com
Homes.com	LendingTree.com (registered buyers)	Yahoo.com
Homescape.com	Oodle.com	Zillow.com
Houston.com	Propsmart.com

That’s a ton of broadcast power. You never know where the qualified buyer for a property will come from…China, LA, South Africa, Alaska, New York City or next door. If we can answer any questions, give me a call: Ken Brand – 832-797-1779

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Prudential Gary Greene Realtor Icon – Team Meeting Agenda, 8.12.08

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 on August 12, 2008

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtor Icon – Team Meeting Notes, 8.12.08 – Upload a Document to Scribd

Questions, comments, concerns, etc. – Ken Brand @ 832-797-1779

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New Homes Sales Central – The Woodlands, Texas

by Ken Brand, Sales Manager - Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors / The Woodlands TX / Cell: 832-797-1779 August 10, 2008 Read the full article →

The Woodlands Texas – Real Estate Market Activity Report – July/August 2008

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You + Trulia.com + iPhone = Find Open Houses and Listings Near Your Phone – Woot!

Here’s all you have to do: If you don’t have an iPhone yet – Step #1 - Bag One

The Art and Science of People Pleasing in the Real Estate Business

Selling Your Real Estate Listing For Top Dollar Isn’t Magic. It’s Part Art, Part Science and Elephant Sized Hard Work. Here’s a Checklist To Keep You On Track

Pre-Listing Activities

Listing Appointment Proposal and Master Marketing Plan

Once Property Is Under Listing Agreement

Entering Property In Multiple Listing Service Database

Marketing The Listing

The Offer And Contract

Tracking The Loan Process

Home Inspection

The Appraisal

Closing Preparations and Duties

Follow Up After Closing

What websites should a real estate homeowner or seller use to market their “For Sale” property?

Internet Marketing For Sellers Is Pretty Important. Sorta Like Oxygen.

At Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors®, we broadcast our listings to the following web sites:

Once our property listing are featured on Realtor.com, they’re also displayed on the following partner sites:

We also submit properties to these Web sites:

Prudential Gary Greene Realtor Icon – Team Meeting Agenda, 8.12.08

New Homes Sales Central – The Woodlands, Texas

The Woodlands Texas – Real Estate Market Activity Report – July/August 2008

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