This packet contains information on what JB Goodwin REALTORS® provides to
HELP YOU be successful in the real estate business.
When you team up with a broker you are going into business together. Selecting a broker is more than just considering a commission split. You need to determine what the broker pays for on your behalf and the systems they have to help you succeed.
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Initial three week training program taught by our management team and the top agents in the offices. |
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Advanced classes, on the go help and weekly sales meeting training. |
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Leasing training with individual Leasing Managers. |
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Advanced Coaching/Mentoring twelve week program. Hands-on coaching, follow-up and personal mentoring help is available. |
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Relocation training: “How to work with relocating buyers” and “How to obtain & sell corporate listings.” We also offer the Certified Transferee Specialist Certification at no additional cost. |
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Computer training with a JB Goodwin computer instructor on the Multiple Listing Service functions, Rick DeLuca software for real estate agents, and specially designed JB Goodwin software. You receive free copies of all software. |
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New Associates receive “Advanced Sales Survival” from nationally known sales trainer, Tom Hopkins. This contains 3 CD’s. |
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We will reimburse you for one National Association of REALTORS® course per year. |
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 GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute |
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CRS - Certified Residential Specialist |
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ABR – Accredited Buyers Representative |
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and others |
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JB Goodwin REALTORS® has been the leading name in Austin real estate since 1972. |
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JB Goodwin REALTORS® is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. This is the largest and oldest referral network in the world. |
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We are a primary approved broker for Dell Computer Corporation, Lending Tree and many other large national companies in Central Texas. |
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We are members of the Employee Relocation Council. |
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We provide: |
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• A Corporate Services Department for area transferee referrals |
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• Relocation packets for you to use with out of town customers |
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The JBG Company home page at www.jbgoodwin.com/ receives over 1,600 people per day looking at property. At no charge to the Associate all JB Goodwin REALTORS® listings for sale or lease are placed on over 30 internet sites. These include Google, Yahoo, America Online, Realtor.com and many others. |
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We have a JB Goodwin.com email domain available for Associates to use for their email address through our ISP. |
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We have designed a JB Goodwin Associate personal bio page for you at no charge. Individual Associate web pages automatically generate updates on personal sales and leasing inventory, listings sold and buyer assisted sales. |
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There is no charge to link personal home pages to our home page. |
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We have a JB Goodwin Intranet site with online marketing tools exclusively for our agents. |
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Free wireless internet access is available in each office. |
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Go to www.jbgoodwin.com and see what’s new today on our site. |
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NO charge for your own desk, phone and voicemail. |
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We have the following office equipment available for you at no cost: |
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State of the art copiers |
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State of the art computers and laser printers |
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Digital scanners |
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Fax machines |
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MLS keypad cradles |
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Binding machines |
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Credit reporting online |
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The Company pays for ads on Associates’ listings in the Austin American Statesman. |
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Currently we are the largest advertiser for brokerage real estate in the Austin American Statesman. Each property will be rotated into the newspaper at no cost to the Associates. Open House ads receive priority placement. |
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We allow our agents to receive the Company discount on other advertising they may elect to do with the Statesman. |
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The Company advertises intermittently on cable television networks. |
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We advertise in the following magazines: |
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Austin Chamber of Commerce Magazine |
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Austin Business Journal Relocation Guide |
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Austin Relocation Guide |
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Original Homes Magazine |
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We have the #1 Internet site of local real estate companies |
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Color and B&W flyers for your listings including setup, printing and delivery to the Associate’s office are paid for by the Company. The number of flyers and size varies based on the price of the property. |
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$0 - $400K 25 single side color & 100 B&W 8.5 X 11 |
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$400K - $700 K 25 two side color 8.5 X 11 |
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$700K and up 25 two side color 11 X 17 Foldover
There are many template selections available. YOU pick the template you want. Flyer orders are placed through the JB Goodwin Agents Only Secure web site. Reprints can be ordered for a nominal charge. |
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Color presentations that you download from the JBG Agent Secure Site
“How We Help You Get Your Home SOLD”
“How We Help You PURCHASE Your Home”
“How We Help You Get Your Property LEASED”
“The Goodwin Report” a statistical analysis for buyers and investors. |
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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World relocation flyers. |
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Internet promotional flyers |
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Feature Display Cards for a Seller’s home |
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JBG letterhead stationary and thank you cards |
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Home Warranty Information & brochures |
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100% Buyer & Seller Satisfaction Guarantees |
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24 Hour Cancellation Guarantee flyers |
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JBG Presentation Folders |
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Company Logo Apparel |
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The Company will pay the postage for up to 300 initial new agent announcements. We have sample letters you can use. |
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We pay for 60 Open House postcard invitations and the postage every time you hold a house open, whether it is your listing or not. |
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We pay for 60 Sold postcards and postage every time you sell a property. |
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If you want to mail more of either of these postcards we will provide the postcards and you just pay the postage. |
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We have a follow up campaign with Success Concepts Online that mails 10 follow up cards for 3 years. The Company splits this cost with you. |
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The Company will pay all the postage for follow up mail to clients or customers you are directly working with. |
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The Company pays for lockboxes. |
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The Company pays for: |
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For Sale signs |
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For Lease signs |
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Directional signs |
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Marketing rider signs |
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Open House signs |
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You pay for your rider signs with your personal phone number. |
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Agents may purchase For Sale signs with their personal phone number. |
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The Company voice mail and phone system has direct inward dialing. This means that each agent has a seven-digit number that goes directly to them - not an operator, receptionist or a voice mail system that goes through tiers. Your seven-digit number goes directly to your desk or personalized voice mail. You should never lose a call. |
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All offices are equipped with a 1-800 number. |
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Each office has fax machines, copiers, color copiers and scanners. |
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High speed wireless service is available in all offices. |
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JB Goodwin REALTORS® designed templates can be loaded on your home computer at no cost to you. |
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Color presentations:
“How We Help You Get Your Home SOLD”
“How We Help You PURCHASE Your Home”
“How We Help You Get Your Property LEASED”
“The Goodwin Report” a statistical analysis for buyers and investors |
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JB Goodwin REALTORS® Market Analysis |
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Seller’s Closing Net Sheet |
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Employee Relocation Council broker market analysis program for corporate and third party listings. |
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Financing Options Worksheets for Buyers and Sellers |
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Financial Qualifying Worksheet |
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Templates for JBG Flyers, Marketing Materials & Postcards |
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Prospecting & Follow-up Letters |
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Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Association of REALTORS® ZIP Contract Forms |
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Travis, Williamson, and Hays, and seven other counties Tax Search |
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JBG Business plan for Associates |
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Residential Leasing & Apartment Locating. |
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Capstar Mortgage Company. Loan officers are available in your JBG office. |
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Lione and Lee, P.C. Attorneys at Law / Land America Austin Title for closing and title services. You can take your closings to a closing officer located right in your JBG office. |
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Property Management referrals through April Realty and Goodwin Management. |
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Commercial Sales & Leasing. |
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We have Errors and Omission protection. |
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Legal advice on transactions is available and paid for by the Company. We retain the law firm of Lione & Lee P.C. for consultation and representation. |
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Group rate health insurance is available from the Austin Board of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. |
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Locally owned and managed since 1972 by JB Goodwin. |
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Each Office has a Sales Manager, Leasing Manager, Loan Officer and Closing Coordinator to assist you with training and answering your questions. |
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Each Office has an Office Manager who will process you into the office. They will show you how to sign up with the Texas Real Estate Commission and the local and national Board of REALTORS®. They will show you how to order business cards, rider signs, and teach you how to operate the office equipment. You will be scheduled for a detailed orientation with your Office Manager. |
