BHHS News!

As the cabernet signs begin to appear across America, the press is taking notice!  Here is the latest collection of articles from the past week:

January 30, 2014

• Gainesville, FL – Prudential Trend Realty Joins BHHS

January 29, 2014

• Jacksonville, FL – A New Name For Prudential Network Realty

January 28, 2014

• Tampa, FL – Prudential Tropical Realty Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

January 27, 2014

• Wallingford, CT – Signs of Confidence Out East

January 24, 2014

• Magnolia, TX – God’s Country Realty Joins BHHS Anderson Properties
• Charlevoix, MI –  BHHS Michigan Real Estate Expands

Countdown to Conversion Update

Dear Agents, Employees and Leadership Team,

Thank you for making our three Magnificent Meetings such a tremendous success.  More than 600 hearty souls braved the weather to learn more about our exciting plans for 2014.  Make sure to check out the highlight videos on our YouTube Channel or the photos on our Facebook page for the North Suburban, West Suburban and City events.

Look for a stunning new national ad running on the back cover of Realtor® Magazine this month. Real estate firms throughout the country want to be a part of this game-changing brand, and we warmly welcome the newest members of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices family, Tampa Tropical Realty in Florida and the Mulhern Group of Cerritos, California.

KEY CONVERSION ACTIVITIES:

*         The first draft of the plan for our building signs is complete, and now we’re even more excited about these beautiful and prominent displays of our new name.

*         The new look for Fort Dearborn Title and Fort Dearborn Insurance is complete. We’ll have new brochures and flyers to support these great services in your offices in the next month.

*         Our presentation materials are starting to take shape, and we’re looking forward to bringing you gorgeous new pieces to tell the KoenigRubloff story to your clients.

*         We’ve announced the merger of our two terrific offices in Lake Forest, giving our agents the benefit of a larger combined group of talented brokers and an expanded inventory of listings.

GET READY:

Here are some things you can do right now:

*         If you have not already done so, please send your birthdate, including year to agentbenefits@homeservices-ins.com even if you don’t plan to purchase insurance through the Agent Benefits plan. This step will help your colleagues who do want these benefits. The information will be kept confidential.

*         K&S Agents: Please make sure to provide your office transition administrator with a copy of your business cards by the end of the week.  PRP Agents do not need to take any action at this time, as we have your information ready to go.

Look for more BHHS transition news in this space next week!

The Family Grows…

It has been another exciting week in the BHHS network! Please click on the headline to read the latest news about Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliates.

Jan 22, 2014
• Londonderry, NH – Prudential Verani Realty joins BHHS

Jan 21, 2014
• Cerritos, CA – Prudential California Realty joins BHHS

Jan 17, 2014
• Boulder, CO – Prudential Rocky Mountain, REALTORS® joins BHHS

Jan 16, 2014
• Denver & Castle Pines, CO – Prudential Preferred Real Estate joins BHHS

Also, this article from RISMedia features quotes from colleagues who have already made the transition. Great insight as BHHS Quickly Gains Ground !

Have a great weekend everyone!

Countdown to Conversion Update

Dear Agents, Employees and Leadership Team,

It was great to see so many of you this morning at our One Magnificent Meeting event in Wheaton, and we’re looking forward to our North Suburban and City events being held this week at DePaul University Student Center in Chicago, and National Louis University in Skokie.  Join us to talk about how we’ll use the strength of our company and brand to make the most of all of the opportunities in 2014 as our market continues to recover.

On the national real estate scene, our network continues to grow and we warmly welcome the newest members of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices family, Preferred Properties in Pennsylvania, Austin-based Texas Realty and Hickory Metro Real Estate of North Carolina.

KEY CONVERSION ACTIVITIES:

*         The Marketing & Conversion Team took a deep dive into some of the powerful new buyer and seller tools being offered through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and we’ve started working on roll-out training.

*         We’ve enhanced our social media presence; check out KoenigRubloff on Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

*         The Berkshire Hathaway national luxury council has been formed and as a thought-leader among the national companies, KoenigRubloff will have a seat on this influential panel, ensuring our agents get maximum benefit from the luxury resources of our national network.

*         The yard sign panels are starting to roll off the assembly line, and we’re looking at some unique solutions for our SOLD signs to make our successful sales stand out from the crowd.

*         We’re making plans for ribbon cutting events in each of our offices during the first week of April, look for more details from your branch manager next month.

GET READY:

Here are some things you can do right now:

*         RSVP for our company sales meetings this week in Skokie or Chicago.

*         Review your business and marketing plan for 2014, and make sure it includes brand announcements in late March and early April. Our Marketing Team will have seller letters, e-cards and other great pieces for you to reach out to your sphere.

Look for more BHHS transition news in this space next week!

NEW! BHHS KoenigRubloff Realty Group Image Ad

THIS JUST IN!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ affiliates are making news across the country! We are proud to be part of this fantastic network which is growing every day.  Here are just a few of the most recent press articles:

January 16, 2014

• Irvine, CA – HSF Affiliates LLC Congratulates Executives in Swanepoel Power 200

January 14, 2014

• Austin, TX – Prudential Texas Realty Joins BHHS
• Hickory, NC – Prudential Hickory Metro Real Estate Joins BHHS

January 9, 2014

• Philadelphia, PA – Delaware-Based Prudential Gallo, Realtors Joins BHHS

January 8, 2014

• Farmington, CT – Landworks Realty Joins BHHS New England Properties

December 19, 2013

• Vail, CO – BHHS Colorado Properties Joins Forces with Denton

December 17, 2013

• Boston, MA – Warren Buffet Grows Real Estate Offerings in Boston
• Savannah, GA – Prudential Southeast Coastal Properties Joins BHHS

December 16, 2013

• Jacksonville, FL – Luxury & Resort Advisory Council Appointee Announced

The KoenigRubloff Reader – January 16, 2014

Please click here to read the KoenigRubloff Reader, our combined newsletter that celebrates the accomplishments of our two great companies. We hope you enjoy it! 

Join Us: Company Meetings

Please join us for the first round of BHHS KoenigRubloff Realty Group meetings!

There will be 3 regional events next week:

• Tuesday, January 21 – Wheaton
• Wednesday, January 22 – Skokie
• Thursday, January 23 – Lincoln Park

Please see below invitations for details on the meeting nearest you!

Honors & Updates!

Dear Agents, Employees and Leadership Team,

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has earned a great deal of praise in just a short time, and the latest honor is the recognition of our national and local leadership in the Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most influential real estate professionals.

Congratulations to HSF Affiliates CEO Earl Lee, BHHS President Stephen Phillips, HomeServices of America Chairman and CEO Ron Peltier and President and COO Bob Moline along with our own CEO Nancy Nagy, and President Michael Pierson.

Amazing leadership is one of the many reasons that the BHHS presence throughout the country is growing each week. We welcome Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GalloRealty in Delaware, as the newest company to join BHHS.

KEY CONVERSION ACTIVITIES:

• Look for our new branding ads this week in the Pioneer Press and Nadig newspapers (see attached for a sneak preview), featuring some words of real estate wisdom from Warren Buffett along with warm imagery that speaks to the fundamental value of our business.

• Our social media specialists are building out a full brand presence including Pinterest, Linked In and Google+. Look for announcements and invitations soon.  If you haven’t already, make sure to like us on Facebook.

• Our stationary designs are finalized and ready for the printer.

• The marketing team is working hard on the new look for presentation materials, CMAs and sphere communications pieces that will convey the value of the BHHS brand to your buyers and sellers.

GET READY:

Here are some things you can do right now:

• Inventory your desk, home office and even your car for materials that will need to have the company name or logo updated.  Don’t forget your online presence on social media and web-based tools.

• Spring market is just around the corner.  When talking with prospective sellers, don’t forget to keep the Our Market Presence piece handy to tell the story of the combined power and market share of the KoenigRubloff Realty Group.

Look for more BHHS transition news in this space next week!

Happy New Year!

Dear Agents, Employees and Leadership Team,

The beginning of 2014 is the start of one magnificent year for our company.  The market is showing many positive signs for continued growth this year and in the long-term, and we are preparing to change the real estate game in the Chicago area.

The BHHS presence throughout the country is growing each week. We welcome Prudential Southeast Coast Properties in Savannah, Georgia, as the newest company to join BHHS.

KEY CONVERSION MILESTONES:

·         Our architectural sign vendor has completed a survey of the exterior signs on our offices and will begin drawing up plans for the new BHHS signs on our offices.

·         Look for a new email signature option that showcases the BHHS KoenigRubloff logo in the next few weeks. You’ll want to start making clients aware of our impressive new name.

·         We’ve made great progress behind the scenes to add our company to the BHHS national website, which will help us reach even more potential buyers and sellers.

·         We have announced that we will strengthen our presence in Evanston and Winnetka by bringing together the Prudential Rubloff and Koenig & Strey agents in those cities.

GET READY:

We’re adding a new section to the Countdown to Conversion update, detailing how you can get ready for the brand launch in Spring.  Here are some things you can do right now:

·         Mark your calendars and make plans to attend our regional sales meetings January 21 – Western Suburban Offices, January 22 – North Suburban Offices, and January 23 – City Offices.

·         Organize your contact list. You’re going to want to share the great news with your sphere, and this is the time to get ready.  If you don’t use a CRM system, an Excel spreadsheet is a great first step.

We hope that you are taking extra precautions against the extreme winter weather conditions.  Stay warm and look for more BHHS transition news in this space next week!