Orlando Maitland's Watson office is off to a fast start in 2006. We are currently 66% ahead of last years closing and 6% ahead of last year in written business. Fresh off a 6 million + written week indicates that the momentum is in full swing.
www.gregstaker.com is inching up the ranks in several key terms. It just landed on the 1st page of google for "Lake Mary real estate"
I have started contacting seasoned agents. I am trying to key in on those who appear to have a net understanding. I think a few more associates who understand the term "reciprocal linking" could provide a benefit to the office
Watson's jar opener contest will begin soon. If you do not have one of these famous jar openers, email me and I will send you one.
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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
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Feb 14, 2006
Altamonte Springs condos for sale
We held our business meeting this morning at the Lakewood Park condominums in Altamonte Springs. These affordable units are located close to everything but you would not know it when you are back in the comlplex. Pools, tennis courts and a lake just add to the value. For investor or owner occupant, I would encourage everyone in the $200,000 price range to take a look.
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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
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Feb 10, 2006
ze zillow iz ze buzz word
The latest buzz word when it comes to the internet and real estate. http://www.zillow.com/ has been created by the same group that created expedia.com. There are of course the 'sky is falling crowd' that think this will end the Realtor's job as we know it and there is the 'dig your heels in the dirt crowd' that think nothing will ever change the basic industry we make our living from. I think that this is just another in a long list of evolutionary events that will ultimately help improve our industry and not destroy it.
The customer is King and information is the royal bounty. If you have not figured that out yet, pull up a chair and prepare to get a business spanking. Control for control's sake is as dated a business practice as the 9-5 work week. Instead of worrying about limiting the information that our customers receive until they make a commitment to us, our time would be better spent improving the services, education and tools we provide those customers once they are ready to step out into the world to start buying or selling real estate. Should we have the vision to incorporate an easily accessible, content driven online information source coupled with the ever improving services, tools and education, the sky will be the limit instead of falling.
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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
The customer is King and information is the royal bounty. If you have not figured that out yet, pull up a chair and prepare to get a business spanking. Control for control's sake is as dated a business practice as the 9-5 work week. Instead of worrying about limiting the information that our customers receive until they make a commitment to us, our time would be better spent improving the services, education and tools we provide those customers once they are ready to step out into the world to start buying or selling real estate. Should we have the vision to incorporate an easily accessible, content driven online information source coupled with the ever improving services, tools and education, the sky will be the limit instead of falling.
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Feb 7, 2006
Price adjusting equals sales
The Florida real estate market continues to be exciting. Here in the Maitland office, which covers all of Central Florida including the Orlando, Lake Mary, Winter Park and Longwood areas, January proved to be an exciting time. Over 14 million dollars in written business! Our associates understand the value of staying on top of their listings and providing the best marketing strategies. As the listing inventory continues to rise, recognizing the right time to adjust pricing is a valuable key to success.
Homes are still selling. The average days on the market still appear to be in line with the end of last year. Proper pricing is evident in statistics pulled from the multiple listing service. When looking at homes in Orange and Seminole County that have went under contract from January 1st till the 6th of February, records indicate that 67% of those homes that received a contract within 60 days of list, had at least 1 price reduction. Sellers and Realtors who address pricing after the 1st 30 days, increase their chances of receiving an acceptable offer while those who don't tackle this issue continue to remain unsold. The time to look at price adjusting is not after the home has sat on the market after 90-120 or more days.
The market is constantly changing. An associate of Watson Realty knows how to assist the sellers during these changes. One way is to suggest price improvements. Rest assured that we will always look for ways to make sure our customers reach their ultimate goals.
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Homes are still selling. The average days on the market still appear to be in line with the end of last year. Proper pricing is evident in statistics pulled from the multiple listing service. When looking at homes in Orange and Seminole County that have went under contract from January 1st till the 6th of February, records indicate that 67% of those homes that received a contract within 60 days of list, had at least 1 price reduction. Sellers and Realtors who address pricing after the 1st 30 days, increase their chances of receiving an acceptable offer while those who don't tackle this issue continue to remain unsold. The time to look at price adjusting is not after the home has sat on the market after 90-120 or more days.
The market is constantly changing. An associate of Watson Realty knows how to assist the sellers during these changes. One way is to suggest price improvements. Rest assured that we will always look for ways to make sure our customers reach their ultimate goals.
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Jan 28, 2006
Watson Realty celebrates 40 years!
December 2005 marked 40 years of continued real estate service by Watson Realty Corp in Florida. The Central Florida associates had an opportunity to hear a little about the history of this company yesterday during the annual awards program. The presentation included video of past commercials, slides of print ads and a brief history lesson of the company from Bill Watson Jr., his wife and son.
The program also presented various awards and recognition to those who contributed to the continued success of Watson Realty in 2005. Several members of our Maitland team were in attendance to accept their awards for their outstanding year of production. Congratulations to all those in my office who achieved or exceeded their goals in 2005. 2006 should prove to be even more exciting and profitable.
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The program also presented various awards and recognition to those who contributed to the continued success of Watson Realty in 2005. Several members of our Maitland team were in attendance to accept their awards for their outstanding year of production. Congratulations to all those in my office who achieved or exceeded their goals in 2005. 2006 should prove to be even more exciting and profitable.
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Jan 25, 2006
Orlando has homes for sale
Latest numbers indicate over 10,000 properties are available in and around this area. Buyers now have the ability to compare and shop around a bit more than they did last year. Average days on the market is still around 37, so this would indicate a home priced correctly will still move quickly.
Key of the month is price reductions IF needed. Don't let the Orlando area home sit with no offers or activity. The "testing" the market with higher prices is a thing of the past now. The cma is correct unlike last year when it was anyone's guess what values were doing.
So is all hope lost? Heavens no. Those of us at Watson Realty are prepared for all markets. It is business as usual for the Maitland associates. Our group can offer the home seller professional, knowledgeable and sound advice with the best in marketing programs developed over decades with successful results.
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Key of the month is price reductions IF needed. Don't let the Orlando area home sit with no offers or activity. The "testing" the market with higher prices is a thing of the past now. The cma is correct unlike last year when it was anyone's guess what values were doing.
So is all hope lost? Heavens no. Those of us at Watson Realty are prepared for all markets. It is business as usual for the Maitland associates. Our group can offer the home seller professional, knowledgeable and sound advice with the best in marketing programs developed over decades with successful results.
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Jan 16, 2006
Winter Park Florida real estate
One of the Maitland associates gave me a tour today of the surrounding areas that make up the immediate Maitland market.
Our office works all of Central Florida of course, but closer to home are areas that offer the very best in Florida living. Winter Park is one such community that offers the very best of all worlds. Quaint shops, a chain of lakes and homes of all styles and ages makes this area extremely desired by those who know it or have heard of it. The tour was very informative. I am excited about the potential of gaining an increased market share from the Winter Park area.
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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Our office works all of Central Florida of course, but closer to home are areas that offer the very best in Florida living. Winter Park is one such community that offers the very best of all worlds. Quaint shops, a chain of lakes and homes of all styles and ages makes this area extremely desired by those who know it or have heard of it. The tour was very informative. I am excited about the potential of gaining an increased market share from the Winter Park area.
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Jan 11, 2006
Watson Realty, Maitland Florida
It floors me that it has only been 11 days since I assumed the Branch Manager's postion here in Maitland Florida. Maitland is minutes from Orlando. I would call it a bedroom community of Orlando but a Maitland resident may disagree. The way the associates have taken to my style, the conversations and meetings between them and I make me feel like I have been here for forever. They have been very accepting of the "new guy".
The office is made up of strong personalities. It is reflected in their no non-sense approach to their business. Very little wasted time as they come into the offfice get their work done and then out the door to their next appointment. Several top producers here and more developing. I'm thinking no reason why together we cannot take over the number 1 office spot in the company.
Business at hand is to clear up a few issues left over, continue to get to know the associates, get a better understanding of Watson Realty Corp.s, management team and goals and recruit recruit recruit.
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The office is made up of strong personalities. It is reflected in their no non-sense approach to their business. Very little wasted time as they come into the offfice get their work done and then out the door to their next appointment. Several top producers here and more developing. I'm thinking no reason why together we cannot take over the number 1 office spot in the company.
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Dec 26, 2005
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
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
Dec 13, 2005
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
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