Last week Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices President and CEO, Gino Blefari, spent time with close family and friends in Calgary, Alberta, Canada then Lake Louise, Banff National Park and, lastly Vancouver. The scenic beauty north of the border reminded him of the beauty and uniqueness of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ... Read More. 

To complement our existing marketing materials, we're pleased to introduce our Remarkable Results video, featuring our luxury capabilities and extravagant estates from around the world. Click here to watch it today.

The new Franchisee Website Statistics Report is a high-level snapshot detailing and comparing customer visits and usage for your website. It also compares usage of all of the franchisee websites in the network. Key points of the report include:

• Total page views of your franchise website
• Average time spent on each page
• Bounce rate

Subsequent monthly reports will be emailed to the Broker of Record the first week of each month.

Summit Conference | Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, FL, Sept. 17-19

2016 Chairman’s Circle, President’s Circle and Leading Edge Society award winners are invited to attend this year’s Summit Conference featuring:

• Inspiring TED Talk phenomenon, Phil Hansen
• Peak performance expert, Mike Lipkin
• World-renowned physician and author, Dr. Daniel Amen

As always, Summit Conference offers networking activities, breakout sessions, a vendor showcase, optional training sessions and more. Learn more on REsource Center or download our new Summit App!

Sales Convention | San Antonio, TX, March 4-6, 2018

Over 2,500 have already registered through our Bulk program! Individuals can start registering under the Early Bird rate of $475 beginning July 31. In addition to our Rodeo featuring a performance by Little Big Town, attendees will see inspiring speakers, network with agents from across the country, attend valuable industry focused breakout sessions, plus we’ll end the event with a comedy show that will benefit the Sunshine Kids. Register through the Event Schedule on REsource Center.

Meet re_think Council Facilitator Crescent Seward. She manages the national re_think Council and monitors local chapter happenings. Email her if you want to learn more about opening a local chapter or applying to the national Council. 

The rCertified^SM  designation and curriculum is designed for referral and relocation leaders and all agents who would like to gain a comprehensive understanding of and a level of expertise in handling business opportunities from various referral channels, where a referral fee may be involved. The training consists of three distinct modules, available as audio-narrated web-based training, plus a final Commitments module:

• Module 1 Identifying Referral Channels
• Module 2 Developing a Proactive Broker-to-Broker Referral Pipeline
• Module 3 Key Relocation Homesale Programs and IRS Tax Implications
• Commitment Module  

Check out the full course description on REsource Center. Go to LearnCenter REsource and click on Certifications/Designations, then Referral Channel rCertified^SM Designation. Add the rCertified^SM Curricula and click Request to add the curriculum to your transcript.

Test your knowledge of social media by taking the quiz here. The winner will be featured here next month, like Shantee Haynes at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties announced the merger of Key-Ventures, Inc., an exclusive real estate brokerage firm that has catered to New York’s elite families, royalty and other high-net worth international buyers for nearly 50 years.

New York Properties launched in Manhattan earlier this year as part of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties family of brokerages. The agreement melds iconic brands and supercharges New York Properties’ presence in Manhattan’s competitive luxury residential market. The Key-Ventures team will operate at New York Properties’ headquarters, 590 Madison Ave.

“We are thrilled to see this partnership of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties and Key-Ventures come to fruition,” said Ellie Johnson, president of New York Properties. “This monumental union is an opportunity to significantly expand our platform by sharing resources and knowledge with a company that has sold billions of dollars worth of New York City real estate over the years.”

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties recently listed one of the most picturesque and vast residential land parcels ever to come to market in the Vail Valley. The property, 4,676 acres collectively named Battle Mountain Ranch, sits equidistant from world-class travel destinations Vail Village and Beaver Creek on U.S. Scenic Byway 24. It is the only residential property offering ... Read More.

Paradym is a technology and coaching company that makes it easy for real estate professionals to create and share stories about properties, places and people so they can win more listings and grow their online sphere.

Paradym combines your MLS listing data, text, voice and visual treatments into elegant stories to share on Facebook, Twitter or wherever you want to build your online brand. Visit www.paradym.com today!

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PODS^® combines moving and storage into one, and makes both easier than ever. With PODS, your client can pack at their pace, on their schedule. They just give us a call, and we’ll deliver a weather-resistant container right to their door. When they’re done packing, we’ll pick up the container and deliver it across town or across the country. They can also choose to store your container in one of our secure Storage Centers. PODS makes one of life’s biggest hassles a lot less stressful – and a lot more convenient. Go here, or call us toll-free at (877) 770-7637 and mention promo code: BHHS to save 10%.

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Find out why Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the No. 1 choice for real estate agents:

• Inspection report printed on-site for faster closings
• Convenient scheduling
• $1 million E&O Insurance to protect the agent & broker
• Educational classes for real estate professionals

To book your inspection, visit www.pillartopost.com or call (800) 294-5591.

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Switch to Sprint and get our best deal yet! 

• Unlimited four lines for $22.50 mo/line, fifth line free. AND 50% off Verizon and AT&T Unlimited rates for your family of four or five.
• Savings until June 30, 2018; then eligible SDP customers will pay $55/mo for line one, $35/mo for line two, $25/mo for lines 3-10. 
• With AutoPay, the discount applied includes unlimited talk, text and data. 
• Streams video at up to HD 1080p, music at up to 1.5mbps, gaming at up to 9mbps. 
• Data deprioritization during congestion. 
• MHS, P2P and VPN reduced to 2G speeds after 10GB/mo. 

Other monthly charges apply. For details, click here or visit your local Sprint retail store. Mention discount code: NABHW_ZAF_ZZZ.

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