By Roger Higle, Course Writer for Keller Williams University, Keller Williams Realty International in Austin, Texas

Want a quick peek under the tent at the large and very different world of short sales and REOs (bank owned foreclosures)?

Four top distressed property agents chatted with Gary this morning, sharing some views into a world that a relative few agents know well, and one that a growing number are learning.

Foreclosures have been growing across America in the past several years and nothing has changed about that reality. What’s new is that more agents in places like Pennsylvania and Minnesota are learning what the most distressed markets like California, Arizona, and Florida have known for some time. Distressed property is here to stay, for years to come. Continue reading ‘A Peek into the World of Short Sales and REOs’

What was the one thing you learned at Mega Camp that you are thrilled to try in your market? Please tell us in the comments section about your Mega Camp Aha moment.

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By Jonas Koffler, Rellek Book Editor, KWRI Sustainability and Green Program Driver, Keller Williams Realty International in Austin, Texas

E-transactions. KW Trendsetters. KWLS green features. Green branding. Green education. Green lead generation tools. Green building and green retrofits. The future of the residential and commercial real estate markets. What do these have in common? All are strategic pieces of the KW green initiative—and topics discussed by members of the KW Green Leadership Council (GLC) during this morning’s productive focus group. Made up of associates, team leaders, and productivity coaches, the GLC is forward-thinking group dedicated to setting direction and enhancing the KW value proposition for our associates and the customers they serve. So what does this mean for you as an associate or member of market center leadership? Continue reading ‘Green update: Live from Mega Camp’

By Brenda Marshall, KWU Coursewriter, KWRI in Austin, TX

As of this year’s Mega Camp, Keller Williams has shared over $300 million in profit with our associates.  That is a remarkable amount, especially considering that the practice of profit sharing by any other company is virtually non-existent.  However, Gary Keller is not satisfied and says we should have shared $500 million by now and be well on our way to a billion.

The problem is that only a small percentage of our associates participate in profit share.  Why? Continue reading ‘Profit Sharing—The Ultimate Investment’