2006 will bring change

As I look back on 2005 I am pleased with the course my real estate career took.

First, I realized in December 0f 2004 that merely having a real estate website was not good enough. I spent countless hours reading, researching and guessing about how I could be sure my personal site is seen by the customer or seller looking for Florida real estate.

When the very 1st "lookers" stopped by my site in February(approximately 400 unique views according to my stats), I knew I was on to something. Then in March I acquired my very 1st listing from an online visitor. When it sold to a buyer who also came from my site, I was hooked. Over 1 million hits later and a substantial amount of new business, I firmly believe that Realtors should no longer ignore the business that can be generated from having a content driven, updated website. I have coached the Deland associates accordingly and expect several of them to benefit from their early understanding of the power of the net.

Speaking of coaching, 2005 brought the opportunity to be an assistant manager for the Deland office. Since August I have had the pleasure of assisting associates in our office with their troublesome deals, suggestions for marketing and hopefully a tip here and there. My goal has been to help them see first how to "make a living" selling real estate. I'll let them show me how to be a superstar from that point on. The creation of the "Monsters of real estate", a marketing group, will hopefully go a long way in solidifying the careers of several of our newer associates and help a seasoned associate or two take their business to a new level.

All said, it has been a good year. I've met some great people and have discovered that this career I chose so many years ago, still offers new challenges.

2006 ushers in a another new turn in the road. I have been offered and have accepted the Branch manager position of Watson's Maitland office. Maitland is similar in size and production as the Deland office. I'm looking forward to meeting this new group of professionals in the coming days. This year should require old school marketing ways mixed with new technology to stay ahead of the competition. I'm looking forward to working with the Maitland associates to reach the right mix of both to insure our continued success.

Happy New Year!


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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

December open houses

Our office held an office wide open house weekend this month. There were approximately 36 homes held open on Saturday/Sunday. The exposure that the ad alone brought to Watson Realty sellers was more than so many other companies can provide in a month of their marketing. Several good contacts made and 1 sale that I am aware of resulted from this event. Watson Realty knows how to succeed in any market environment.

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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255