John Youker

Well, this is a question I am faced with on a daily basis. And, I am proud to say, YES, it does, however, it is totally dependent on the implementation of the agent. When agents join Keller Williams Realty, at my office, the first thing I teach them is the six personal perspectives to help them get on the path to mastery. Here they are:

1. Commit to self-mastery

2. Focus on the 20% that matters most

3. Breaktrhrough the ceiling of Achievement

4. Become a learning-based individual

5. Remove your limiting beliefs

6. Become accountable

Now, not all agents participate, but the agents who understand these principles and engage in the business using these six simple rules typically have an increase in production. Take Loria Hamilton, who joined Keller Williams Realty Professionals in October '09. Her production since joing KW has increased by 174%. Yes, you read that right, 174%! Now, imagine for a minute what you could do with almost DOUBLE your income?

All of our training in the office is free and is readily available for any agent who is interested in taking their business to the next level. We have just begun a series of classes titled Lead Generation 36:12:3, which helps the agent close 36 transactions over the next 12 months by focusing 3 hours per day on the 20% that matters most - Lead Generation. If you are interested in this class or any other training, please feel free to call me at (708) 725-9050 or email me at TL@kw418.com, we would love to have you join in our learning experience. For a copy of our current calendar of events, please click on Training Calendar above.

You have heard the old saying. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink!" Well, it is time for you to start drinking up! Learn what it takes to be successful in this market, come to a class, join us for some incredible learning experiences, all taught by a Keller Williams University certified instructor.

For more information, please contact John Youker at (708) 725-9050 or email at TL@kw418.com.

Thanks,

John Youker
Team Leader / CEO
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Chicago - Oak Park

Today, more than 77,000 agents nationwide, banned together to "Give Where You Live" and give back the the communities that support them throughout the year. Chicago was no different - In the Oak Park area, just west of the city, our office of just under 50 people decided to do a food drive to support the Oak Park Food Pantry which support over 20 local communities in Chicago and the surrounding areas. We passed out fliers throughout the community and had several homeowners call us for pick-ups, other Real Estate Companies participated as well - with Weichert Realty really pitching in and donating a HUGE box of food for us to bring along with ours. This was not a day of competition between firms, it was a day of working together, hand in hand with our peers to support those in need throughout our area. We delivered the food at the end of the day and brought several boxes and carloads of food to the Pantry.

This was one of the best days we have had in the office this year. Coming from contribution to help those in need is one of the best feelings that anyone could ever have - it sure made me feel good, and I am glad I did it!

We will be doing more community service projects like this in the future, for sure!

Our office is growing and expanding and in this challenging market full of opportunity, we are finding the need to change the way we do business. Therefore, we are looking for some top quality agents who want to find all the financial success they want or need in 2010.

We are looking for the following:

1. Listing specialists

2. Listing Managers

3. Showing Assistants

4. Buyer Specialists

5. Rainmaker Lead Generators

6. Short Sale Specialists

7. REO agents / brokers

8. Commercial agents (all disciplines of commercial real estate)

9. Property managers

If you are looking for solutions on how to overcome market adversities, built in training and support (for free), and continuous cash flow coming your way on a monthly basis and you are willing to work in the Western Suburban part of Chicago, our office is located in the 6500 block of W. North Ave, between Oak Park and Narragansett Avenues.

Please call me, John Youker at 708-725-9050 or email me at JYouker@kw.com to schedule a confidential interview to discuss opportunities we have immediately available in our ever changing and growing office.

J.D. Power and Associates names company highest in customer satisfaction
for second year in a row

AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 2, 2009) -According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate company in North America, received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the second year in a row. The company also ranked second-highest among home sellers in the study.

"We couldn't be prouder. This is an achievement our associates have truly earned. It is the face-to-face interaction and the relationships they build daily that has impacted this study and elevated Keller Williams Realty to another level in customer service," said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty. "Knowing that this study was conducted during the toughest times the market has seen shows that spirit and dedication can make an impact."

The study was produced by J.D. Power and Associates to measure home buyers' and sellers' customer satisfaction. The results of the home-buying experience were determined by three factors including the agent, office and the package of additional services.

"I am absolutely beaming with pride that our agents have been honored in such a fantastic way," said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. "We are lucky to be in business with such incredible business people, who have shown incredible resolve over the past two years. If there was a time to build their business, it is now."

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About Keller Williams Realty Inc.:

Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 679 offices and 73,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at (www.kw.com).

AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 21, 2009) - Keller Williams Realty joined the ranks of the top franchises in the world last week, when the company was ranked as the No. 1 real estate franchise on the 31^st Annual Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur magazine. During the same week, the company was also voted the Most Recognizable Brand of Real Estate Franchises for 2009 in an industry-wide survey for the Swanepoel TRENDS Report.

"The Swanepoel TRENDS Report is a respected source for the real estate industry and beyond, as is Entrepreneur magazine, and we are excited to see our agents honored in this way for all of their hard work," said Mark Willis, CEO, Keller Williams Realty. "We certainly wouldn't have been included on either list without the dedication and resolve of our agents."

According to the ranking in Entrepreneur magazine, the most important criteria to determine the top franchises included financial strength and stability, as well as growth rate and size of the franchise system. The magazine also looked at the number of years the company has been in business and the length of time it's been franchising, in addition to start-up costs and financial data. Additionally, Keller Williams Realty made an impressive showing on the overall list, placing higher than any other real estate franchise.

The Swanepoel TRENDS Report is published by Stefan Swanepoel, a real estate industry speaker and insider. The survey was crafted to determine the Most Recognizable Brand for Real Estate Franchises for his report out in February 2010. The survey included votes cast by 11,000 plus real estate agents, who cast 390,000 votes to select the top 10.

Earlier in the year,Keller Williams Realty also received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms from J.D. Power and Associates for the second year in a row.

"We are extremely proud that our associates and company are being recognized for our strength and stability during this time in our industry," said Mary Tennant, president and COO, Keller Williams Realty. "We attribute our success to being in business with phenomenal people and to our core business models, which have allowed our franchises to thrive during any market."

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About Keller Williams Realty Inc.: Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 679 offices and 73,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. For more information on how you can change your business and your life, visit Keller Williams Realty Professionals online at (www.TheOakParkShift.com).