THURSDAY OPEN HOUSE/LUNCHEON
12/18/2008
Located at
114 Island Cir
Shady Shores, TX 76208
Open to agents, brokers, and the general public
Map and Directions
Noon to 2:30 pm
Come view this beautiful home listed at
$239,900.00
We will be giving away two Visa Gift Cards as door prizes
Enjoy lunch hosted by
Charles Owens
Weichert, Realtors - Watson & Assoicates
For more information please contact Charles Owens
Cell 972-365-2311
COwens@Weichert.com
In recent months I have noticed several changes in the local community. The economic news we have been receiving is unlike we have ever seen in the past. Bank failures, stock nose dives, automaker bailouts, etc. etc.
Most of the changes locally are positive. There seems to be more of a focus on customer service. You know the simple little things like "thanking you for your business", "being polite", "helpful attitude" and so on.
I think people are finally "getting it" that people buy people before they purchase a product. I find this very good news indeed. Now, I must add that my community is a pretty friendly place overall, but I have noticed that it has stepped up a notch.
Notwithstanding the above, I noticed something recently that I think is new, but perhaps I just hadn't noticed until yesterday.
At the request of one of our agents I agreed to stop by one of the local fast food venues to pick up her and our receptionist some ice cream. (I won't mention the name of the franchise but I hope "Ronald" is listening).
After finishing my errands I went into the restaurant and decided I would grab a quick sandwich and eat it there before getting the ice cream to go.
The cashier took my order and handed me my receipt. Now, I am pretty good with numbers and the total seemed slightly hire than what I expected. I glanced at my receipt and noticed the following:
Eat in Tax: $.50
Well this irritated me. I have a keen awareness that many business are stuggling to make a profit or in come cases even to stay open. But an "eat in tax?"
Is $.50 going to change my life? Of course not. But, with a list too long to mention here, I pay taxes for a lot of things, e.g. gasoline, federal, social security, telephone, auto registration, groceries, household good, and so on. (Now I have to say that being the State of Texas I am fortunate enough not to be subject to a state income tax!).
But being charged a "tax" for a paper placemat and plastic tray just crosses the line as far as I am concerned!
What do you think?
Good morning from Coppell, Texas!
Just me saying ...
Rick
Being a transplant to Texas from New England I am still learning the differences between the Northeast and the Southwest. A couple of days ago I was going out to my car at work, and I noticed that there was painting on our office windows. I semi-jokingly said "Look! We've been vandalized!" - I was mistaken; it was merely the carrying on of a long lived tradition of supporting the local High School Football Team. The Coppell Cowboys to be exact!
As a show of support it is quite common place to paint your business windows with words of encouragement for the Team!
The Coppell Cowboys are in the playoffs and have advanced to the District Championship to play the Allen Eagles at Texas Stadium tonight at 8:00pm. There is a big send off planned tonight at the High School beginning at 5:30pm with a path of supporters lining from the Field House to Denton Tap Road. Everyone is encouraged to bring flashlights as it will be dark. For more information go to: http://www.coppellcowboys.com/
The excitement in the town for "their" team is amazing. So on behalf of the City of Coppell; let me join in saying "GO GET "EM COWBOYS!"
Oh yeah, we have another team down here with a similar name. Will wait to write about them another day!
Good Afternoon from Coppell, Texas -
The following video outlines the American Red Cross campaign to get holiday greeting cards to our troops serving throughout the world.
Please take the time this holiday season to participate in this very worthy cause and help brighten someone's day during the holidays.
Card Guidelines Please follow these guidelines when mailing a card to ensure that your card will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families. Every card received will first be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working in one of 16 sorting stations around the country.
* All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
* Please ensure that all cards are signed.
* Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.
* Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
* Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
* Participants should limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group.
* All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.
For more info go to: http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
Good Morning from Coppell, Texas
Rick
A 3.0 earthquake shook parts of North Texas just after midnight.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports North Texas experienced a "series of earthquakes."
The first quake happened around 11:25 p.m. and was a magnitude 2.5 centered near the Irving and Grand Prairie line
The second quake was right around midnight and another report around 3am.
The local news reports that there were several 911 calls reporting a possible explosion.
Personally, I didn't feel a thing!.
Happy Halloween too!
Good Morning from North Texas -
Rick
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Over 25 years of experience in technology, management, sales, and financial services, a record of proven results coupled with a commitment for success. He relocated here from Connecticut in July 2007
Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has been perfecting a smarter approach to real estate focused on the needs, concerns, hopes and dreams of our customers.
Weichert has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting customers first. Today, we continue to refine our approach in response to the changing needs and concerns of people like you.
To begin with, we've turned Weichert sales offices into true "one-stop" destinations for the full range of real estate products and services. Now, there's always an expert on hand to offer solutions and advice on mortgages, insurance, and all the details of moving. Instead of calling an 800 number, you can meet face to face with one of these Weichert Gold Services Managers.
In other words, we go beyond "full service." No one can match the Weichert Open House program or our promise of immediate live answers to web site requests. But, in the end, it's the neighborhood knowledge and personal attention from our friendly Sales Associates that ensure your problems will be resolved and your dreams realized.
Weichert has nearly 18,000 sales associates in more than 500 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets throughout the U.S. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance.
Serving the Greater Dallas area including the counties of Dallas, Tarant, Denton and Collin.
Also serving the counties of Wise, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Parker, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Rockwell, Kaufman, Rains, Wood, Smith, Erath, Palo Pinto, Hill, Bosque, Navarro, Henderson, Stephens and Eastland Counties.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Watson & Associates is located in Coppell, which is a vibrant community centrally located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, 10 minutes north of the DFW Airport and minutes from area malls and hospitals. Coppell is known for their Top Area Schools.
Our group of Realtors at WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Watson & Associates are professional, courteous, dependable and service the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Our Agents specialize in Residential, Commercial, Property Management, Land, Farm & Ranches and Relocation.
The use of Advanced Technology, Effective Marketing, Skilled Negotiating and Frequent Communication makes our Realtors top notch.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Watson & Associates pledges to represent you with the utmost Professionalism and Dedication to Success with all your Real Estate needs.
Rick joined Weichert, Realtors® - Watson & Associates in November 2007 after approximately three years at Weichert, Realtors® - Regional Properties in Orange, Connecticut.
Weichert Regional Properties (formerly the Beazley Regional Center, an office with a history of over 20 years), that presently has more than 100 agents (coupled with their sister office in Hamden, CT) as well as a complete administrative, marketing, IT, accounting, and REO staff.
Rick was involved not only in their transition from The Beazley Company to Weichert, but was instrumental in their successes, such as when they were recognized and received the Weichert Pinnacle Award naming them as the #1 Franchise among Weichert Affiliates in only their second year of existence.
In addition, Rick supported a newly opened additional office in the Town of Hamden.
With extensive experience as the Office and Operations Manager, Rick was influential in providing sales and operational supporting to enhance the overall objectives of the real estate franchise.
Rick is a Marine Corps Veteran coupled with over 25 years of experience in business in areas of technology, management, sales, and financial services.
Rick Riddell joins Weichert, Realtors - Watson & Associates with a record of time tested results coupled with a commitment to provide the training, technology, support, and all of the tools to the sales force, to further develop the agents and company. Each month there are a variety of activities planed in the office. From sales training in a classroom setting as well as weekend one-on-one sessions. Rick says, "of the many things I enjoy about working in this office, is that not only do we work hard on advancing to the next level both individually as well as a company, we have fun while doing it! It makes for a good balance.
Supported by seasoned broker Leanna Watson makes for a team that is condusive for progressive results and one for all to appreciate.
Weichert, Realtors - Watson & Associates, 202 W. Sandy Lake Road, Coppell, TX 75019
He genuinely cares and goes out of his way to help the agents - Chris, Agent (AR Member)
We miss him! - Trish, VP Business Development (Weichert, Realtors - Regional Properties Hamden, CT)
Was so happy when he joined our office - Gwen, Agent
I am his favorite agent LOL! - Veronica, Agent (AR Member)
Am so glad that he is here! - Gloria, Relocation Director
He always has time to listen to me - Nick, Agent (presently in Army Recruit Training)
Am doing floor time for him all day Saturday and he is going to build me a website - Thomas, Agent (AR Member)
Showed me the Weichert Doors Listing Presentation several months ago, it worked! - Kim, Agent
When he relocated to Texas I wished for his best, but I wish he was still here. - Sarah (VP of Sales, Weichert, Realtors - Regional Properties)
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