Huntington Station, NY -- Hector Castillo, Regional Owner of EXIT Realty Downstate NY, is pleased to announce the addition of EXIT Links Real Estate Group I & II, under the direction of Richard McQuillan and Robert (Bobby) Buttafuoco, as EXIT Realty franchisees, previously doing business under their independent name as Links Real Estate Group.  They will continue to operate at the same locations in Rockville Centre and Oceanside, with over 70 EXIT Associates combined.
 
"Both Franchise Owners clearly recognized the value of everything EXIT Realty has to offer; the unique EXIT Formula, state-of-the-art technology, in-depth training and more, and we are thrilled to have them join our Region in EXIT Realty Downstate NY," said Castillo.

"Servicing Rockville Centre and Oceanside for many years, we are very excited to assist residents more effectively with their real estate needs and with the tools EXIT has to offer," said McQuillan. "At EXIT Links Real Estate Group I & II we are committed to our customers' and clients' satisfaction."  

EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents’ families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals.  EXIT’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry’s best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives home owners the edge in a competitive marketplace. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, $2.25 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.

For more information about EXIT Realty Downstate NY, please call 631-421-3948. EXIT Realty Downstate NY is located at 4 Dalton Ct. Huntington Station, NY 11746.

This month, The Niche Report for real estate agents and brokers features this article by Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International. 

Whether you’re recruiting an agent into your company or selling property, real estate has everything to do with making connections and through those connections, building relationships.

In this rapid fire world of hyper technology, we no longer connect the same way we used to.  People broadcast instead of connecting.  They add names to long lists and generate drip email campaigns or tweet 20 times a day, often pushing their message out with little regard to the actual person receiving it.  We may have 1,000 touches on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn but that number of contacts doesn’t translate into a strong foundation for your business.  Ask yourself this; if you were looking for an investment (whether an investment in where you’re going to work or a house you want to buy or sell) would you place your trust in someone who pushes their own agenda?  Would you entrust your long term future, your nest egg, the home where you’ve bathed your children, to someone you haven’t connected with?  Probably not.

Studies prove time and again that people want to feel like they’re a part of something better.  They want to matter. Even infants who are clothed, fed and sheltered fail to thrive in the absence of human connection. As humans we are inherently connectors.  As good as video and other technologies may be, if we don’t connect in a real and genuine way, we don’t grow.

So how do we build these connections in the real estate business (and in life)? We do it by adding value.  When you add value to someone’s life – genuinely and unselfishly – they feel like they are a part of a larger community.  They know that they matter.  They feel appreciated. 

Read the full article on pages 22 and 23 here. 

Your Klout score measures influence based on your ability to drive action in the social web.  Every time you create content or engage, you influence others.  Where do you stand online?  Join Jeff Lobb, EXIT Realty's Vice President of Technology and Innovation this Wednesday, May 23rd at 12:00 noon ET and discover the how and the why of Klout !

Fluent in the three languages of English, Real Estate & Technology, Jeff's diverse background (having been a REALTOR® for 22 years with 10+ years experience in the internet and technology fields including Fortune 500® companies and startup ventures) gives him the experience he refers to as "the perfect storm" - all converging at precisely the right time for today’s real estate industry.

This webinar is the latest in the continuing series educating agents and brokers on up-to-the-minute hardware, software and application options.  It is NOT a sales pitch of any one particular type of technology.  It's a practical guide for today's busy real estate professional.  

The session will run 30-40 minutes plus Q&A.  Join us! Click here to register now!

A dynamic new real estate show is about to air on HGTV Canada giving insight to one of the toughest questions home owners face – move or renovate?  Vanessa Roman of EXIT Realty Metro in Dartmouth, NS will be a co-host of Reno vs Relocate airing back-to-back episodes on Mondays starting May 28^th at 9pm on HGTV.  The premise of the program follows home owners as they choose between renovating their existing home with the help of designer Robin Lewis, or using Vanessa’s help to find a new home.

 “I saw the casting call for the show and it immediately appealed to me. My husband filmed my casting demo with our handycam in our kitchen. I sent the tape to SMS Concepts and the casting director, Sue Skinner called me within an hour to say she loved the tape! I got the job and it’s been a whirlwind ever since.   I flew back and forth from my home in the Halifax area to Toronto weekly for months on end, taping for the show.  This has been  an   amazing experience. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work with such a talented crew and  professional production company,” says Vanessa.

“When I saw Vanessa’s audition video, I knew right away that she had something special to offer and luckily HGTV felt the same way.  The network has reinforced our confidence in the hosts, format and content of the program by launching with 26 episodes.  As with any new show, the real validation lies in the public’s acceptance once the program airs.  We always appreciate and are thankful for the support of the real estate community for this type of programming that reinforces the value of home ownership,” says Katie Ruttan Daigle, Owner of  Mandolin Media and Executive Producer of Reno vs Relocate.

Now that taping for the show has wrapped up, Vanessa is back in Nova Scotia working on her real estate business and enjoying time with her family.  She and her husband Major Jason Roman, a helicopter pilot at CFB Shearwater, have three young children.  “Everyone is very excited for Vanessa and the new show.  We wish everyone involved with the program the best of success.  The largest asset most Canadians ever own in their lifetime is their home, so programs that give insight into the decision making involved in ownership is highly valuable.” says Joyce Paron, President – Canada, EXIT Realty Corp. International.

The Washington Post recently reported on EXIT Gridiron Realty’s involvement with EXIT Realty Approved Supplier, Homes For Heroes:

Cheryl Spangler and Bernadette Cole, co-owners of EXIT Gridiron Realty in Manassas Park, have teamed up with others in the housing business who have given up part of their commissions to help community “heroes” be able to afford to buy homes. Those heroes include military members, nurses, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers and people who make it their life’s work to give back.

They are part of a program that is affiliated with the Minnesota-based Homes for Heroes, a national model that is now in 42 states, including Virginia and Maryland. It’s the first affiliate in Prince William County.

“This is another way to help give back something that’s small compared to what they do,” Cole said of the program and the people it serves.

Read the full story here.  EXIT Realty Associates in the U.S. can find out more about EXIT's affiliation with Homes for Heroes in the EXIT Resource Center.

Amy Youngren, Manager of Ancillary Services for EXIT Realty Corp. International recently announced that MFS Supply has joined the elite group of companies in EXIT Realty's Approved Supplier Program. 

MFS Supply is the home of the EXIT branded lockbox.  This attractive branded lockbox is the Vault Locks 5000, 4-digit numeric lockbox, with the EXIT Realty logo prominently displayed. Quantity discounts are available.

EXIT Realty Associates can find out more in the EXIT Resource Center.

EXIT Realty Corp. International congratulates those offices recognized in the 2012 REAL Trends ranking of the top 250 Canadian brokerages. 

Of the 250 largest brokerages in Canada, ranked by closed transaction ends for 2011:

#100 - EXIT Realty Advantage, Fredericton NB

#116 – EXIT Realty on the Rock, St. John’s NL

#121 – EXIT Realty Associates, Moncton NB

#170 – EXIT Realty Metro, Dartmouth NS

#173 – EXIT Realty Specialists, Saint John NB

#199 – EXIT Realty Fusion, Regina SK

Of the 250 largest brokerages in Canada, ranked by closed sales volume for 2011:

#141 – EXIT Realty on the Rock, St John’s NL

#144 – EXIT Realty Advantage, Fredericton NB

#176 – EXIT Realty Metro, Dartmouth NS

#182 – EXIT Realty Associates, Moncton NB

#194 – EXIT Realty Fusion, Regina SK

#212 – EXIT Realty Specialists, Saint John NB

Up-and-Comers

EXIT Realty Premier, Hawkesbury ON

EXIT Realty Lake Superior, Sault Ste. Marie ON

A dynamic new real estate show is about to air on HGTV Canada giving insight to one of the toughest questions home owners face – move or renovate?  Vanessa Roman of EXIT Realty Metro in Dartmouth, NS will be a co-host of Reno vs Relocate airing back-to-back episodes on Mondays starting May 28^th at 9pm on HGTV.  The premise of the program follows home owners as they choose between renovating their existing home with the help of designer and co-host Robin Lewis, or using Vanessa’s help to find a new home. 

“As a real estate agent and relocation specialist, I advise clients how to avoid the pitfalls of moving and make their transition as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. It’s great to be recognized for your skills and what you bring to your profession and to be chosen for this show.  It’s a privilege and very gratifying to know that Reno vs Relocate will reach homeowners right across Canada, giving them insight to the decision making process of whether a renovation or a move to another home best fits their circumstances.  I am sure that insights from the show will have many viewers reconsidering their game plan.  Homeowners on the show share some very interesting perspectives and experience ‘aha’ moments that will undoubtedly resonate with many people,” says Vanessa.

“It takes many months of hard work to create shows that are both interesting and informative for the public.  We always appreciate and are thankful for the support of the real estate community for this type of programming that reinforces the value of home ownership,” says Katie Ruttan Daigle, Owner of Mandolin Media and Executive Producer of Reno vs Relocate. 

Now that taping for the show has wrapped up, Vanessa is back in Nova Scotia working on her real estate business and enjoying time with her family.  She and her husband Major Jason Roman, a helicopter pilot at CFB Shearwater, have three young children.  “Everyone is very excited for Vanessa and the new show.  We wish everyone involved with the program the best of success.  The largest asset most Canadians ever own in their lifetime is their home, so programs that give insight into the decision making involved in ownership is highly valuable.” says Joyce Paron, President – Canada, EXIT Realty Corp. International.