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ROBERT WIEBUSCH Mission to Modernize: Just because a brokerage is more than 100 years old doesn't mean it can't be a leader in technology and social networking. As operations director for NP Dodge, Robert Wiebusch created the company's first blogs, Facebook page, and Twitter presence. He also helped implement a new mobile property search program for the brokerage Web site. A trusted source: For all the emphasis on new and emerging media, Wiebusch also stays in touch with more traditional news outlets. "I gather information on the Internet, do some analysis, and act as a source for local reporters. We get quoted regularly." Making smart cuts: With a degree in finance from the University of Nebraska, Wiesbusch keeps a close eye on the brokerage's bottom line. Once a week, he sits down with a stack of bills, looking for ways to cut costs. Last year, he saved an estimated $500,000 by making operational changes. Learn more: www.npdodge.com/robertwiebusch |
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Thanks very much to all who voted! I really do appreciate the support!
Robert
Bank Owned / REO / Foreclosed Homes????
That is an excellent question and of course the answer is yes! NP Dodge has incorporated a fully functional search solution for Bank Owned / REO / Foreclosed homes for the Omaha Nebraska area and Council Bluffs Iowa area. I just did a search for only those listings that are new and are Bank Owned / REO / Foreclosures and pulled up 19 listings in Omaha Nebraska. I did another search for Bank Owned / REO / Foreclosues in the Westside school district and found only one listing.
We are pleased to bring this functionality to our website and trust that the buying public who is searching for bank owned homes will find this new method of searching very useful. I almost forgot...Every Bank Owned listing that goes into the local MLS will show on our website! You don't have to check another website, we have more data and information about homes that are currently on the market than any other broker in the area. www.npdodge.com
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While most of these homes are priced for immediate sale, we encourage you to go to our advance search and enter similar search criteria. You will then use the Comparison Chart feature to compare your results with the Bank Owned Home you initially selected from the list. The data is subject to change or updating at any time without prior notice. The information was provided by members of The Great Plains REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Internet Data Exchange and The Southwest Association fo Realtors and is copyrighted. Any printout of the information on this website must retain this copyright notice. The data is deemed to be reliable but no warranties of any kind, express or implied, are given. The information has been provided for the non-commercial, personal use of consumers for the sole purpose of identifying prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. The listing broker representing the seller is identified on each listing |
The title of this post comes from one of our agents vie a Linkedin status update. So I thought I would take approximately 12 and half minutes to see if this statement is in fact true!
This first chart is a look at the whole Omaha housing market. We are currently sitting on 4.6 months of inventory based on pending home sales which is a 3.4 percent improvement when comparing April 09 to April 08 pending home sales. Not a huge jump we are heading in a positive direction when other areas of the country are not as fortunate. The Omaha housing market is going to be neatral for at least the next few months. The second chart is a look at Homes selling between 75K and 125K...
We are currently sitting on 3.7 months of inventory for homes priced between 75K and 125K which is nearing a sellers market! Pending home sales have increased over 20 percent when comparing April 09 to April 08. This is no doubt a result of first time home buyers jumping off the fence to take advantage of the 8K tax credit coupled with low interest rates. This perfect storm for buyers is nearing it's end in this price and may have already past. NP Dodge agents are telling stories of multiple offers and having listings sell in a day in the price range below 200K. End result is that Rob Cerveny was correct in his statement of "These $100K properties are flying off the shelf".
This is simply an outstanding video that the Omaha Chamber of Commerce put together
The Nebraska Real Estate Commission hosted Chris Bird this week at the state convention. Chris Bird is a former IRS agent of 16 years and had a wealth of knowledge that he shared openly with those Realtors who attended his class. I will break this info up into several posts so my fingers don't cramp up! :)
Here is some of the info he shared about the first-time home buyer tax credit:
1. What's this new home buyer tax incentive for 2009??
The 2008 $7,500, repayable credit is increased to $8,000 and the repayment feature is eliminated for 2009 purchasers. Any home that is purchased for $80,000 or more qualifies for the full $8,000 amount. If the house costs less than $80,000, the credit will be 10% of the purchase price. This is an individual purchases a home for $60,000 the credit would be $6,000. It is available for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
2. Who is eligible??
Only first-time home buyers are eligible. A person is considered a first-time buyer if he/she has not had any ownership interest in a home in the three years previous to the day of the 2009 purchase.
A Deeper question that may apply to some:
1. If I claim my 2009 $8,000 credit on my 2008 tax return, will I have to repay the credit jest as the 2008 credit of $7,500 has to be repaid??
No. Congress anticipated this confusion and has made specific provisions so that there would be no repayment of 2009 credits that are claimed on 2008 returns. You can essentially close on your home, then amend your 2008 return and receive your credit a couple weeks after closing!
My fingers are cramping...More to come on this fantastic topic! As always, for all information real estate related check npdodge.com.
Robert Wiebusch~NP Dodge Blog Author
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In 1855, a dozen years before Nebraska officially became a state, the NP Dodge family was serving the real estate needs of the Omaha/Council Bluffs greater community.
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In 1855, a dozen years before Nebraska officially became a state, the NP Dodge family was serving the real estate needs of the Omaha/Council Bluffs community. Five generations later, that same dedication has built NP Dodge into the area's largest full-service real estate company. Today, we're proud to be recognized as the oldest, most established real estate firm in the United States.
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When you work with NP Dodge, you don't just work with one company- you get the support of hundreds of specialized experts in all facets of real estate. The NP Dodge Family of Companies puts the resources of the area's largest full-service real estate company behind every client on every transaction. With more than 450 employees and over 500 sales agents, NP Dodge delivers professional expertise in commercial and residential real estate, land development, property management, title & escrow, global relocation and insurance.
Full service...it's been a family tradition for over 150 years.
MARKETING
For more than a century and a half, the NP Dodge name has stood for integrity, hard work and innovation. It's more than just a brand; it's a symbol of integrity to our customers and a sign of trust in front of every property we represent.
When it comes to brand awareness and reputation, no other real estate company even comes close. That alone isn't enough. Effective marketing plays a pivotal role in helping NP Dodge maintain the highest possible visibility in the marketplace. High-profile newspaper positioning, effective web marketing and consistent exposure through television, print, outdoor signage and community relations has allowed NP Dodge to remain Nebraska and Iowa's largest full-service real estate company.
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Beyond corporate marketing, our focus is helping NP Dodge agents grow their own personal brands. From professional marketing materials to personalized customer-relations campaigns, we strive to give our agents every marketing tool, support program and advantage possible.
Being America's oldest real estate company, NP Dodge may be a household name to some. But after 150 years, we're not about to rest on our accomplishments. From wide-ranging corporate campaigns to personalized agent branding to focused customer-relations programs, our goal is to maintain the growth and image of NP Dodge for the next 150 years.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology plays an ever-increasing role in real estate today. From the way consumers search for properties to the ways agents communicate information and stay connected with their customers, the business landscape is constantly changing. We know because we've helped change it.
NP Dodge provides the best tools in the business to help our sales associates reach prospective buyers and sellers, stay connected with clients and get more business done in less time. From innovative research tools to web-based marketing & customer-relationship programs to online listing & contract support, NP Dodge puts technology to work where it counts-helping our agents focus on business and respond to their customers' needs.
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Our company-wide support n etwork, NPDodge Office, exemplifies that technology at work. This interactive web-based database gives NP Dodge agents 24/7 access to a vast range of documents and information-From current interest rates and e-forms to marketing materials and industry reports, it's virtually everything an agent could ask for.
Online. On Demand. On the Spot. With support such as personal agent websites, automated e-marketing programs and FREE customizable PowerPoint presentations, NP Dodge gives agents more power for personal branding, more advanced tools for prospecting and listing exposure and more support where it matters most. We also back it up with a dedicated team of Information-Technology professionals.
AGENT SUPPORT
At NP Dodge, our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're focused on developing the latest tools, programs and support systems possible for our agents. We recognized long ago that the success of our company depends on the success of our sales agents. That's why NP Dodge employs a dedicated administrative staff of over 60 people; why NP Dodge family of companies provides full-service support in all aspects of the real-estate industry; why we provide custom market reports for our agents to capitalize on local market trends; why we place so much focus on professional development, personal growth and continuing education for our sales associates; why NP Dodge has been successful for 150 years.
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NP Dodge offers agents the freedom to run their own business without the corporate structure and excessive fees that other companies demand. We welcome new ideas and encourage agents' help in the evaluation process to collectively assess the merit and value the programs at NP Dodge.
CULTURE
At NP Dodge, we believe a real-estate company should work for its agents; not the other way around. We don't have to answer to some parent company across the country-our agents are the shareholders. We place the highest priority on their growth and satisfaction and provide them with every opportunity for personal reward and financial success.
Our job at NP Dodge is to help our agents do theirs-to provide the best possible tools, training and supportive agent-centric environment possible. Our managers don't get involved in agent business unless invited. We don't have channels to go through to get an issue resolved. We don't believe in excessive structure or trivial agent fees. Above all, we don't value profits over people.
That doesn't just make a difference; it makes all the difference.
A 150-year Commitment to the Community
In 1855, a dozen years before Nebraska became a state, NP Dodge began serving the real estate needs of the Omaha/Council Bluffs community. 150 years later, the N.P. Dodge name represents more than 1,000 dedicated individuals that make up the area's largest full-service real estate company.
Though recognized as America's oldest real estate firm, we're still blazing new trails. Today, NP Dodge is active in over 200 community support programs and a member in many business organizations including:
"The [main] thing that sets a real estate agent aside from the large pack in an area is their association with a distinguished organization. I chose NP Dodge because of their singular, outstanding name recognition in this area. The name NP Dodge connotes expertise and professionalism. I have found this to be true in my association with the company."
-Bonnie Leonhardt, New Agent
"Not only is NP Dodge conductive to new agents, but also provides a sense of comfort working for a family-owned business. My branch manager has been very encouraging towards my new career. I could not be happier in selecting NP Dodge as the company I represent."
-Grant Stine, New Agent
"NP Dodge offers new agents a great deal of opportunity...in new construction, as well as a dynamic existing market. Few real estate companies in the metro area can offer all of these: well-recognized advertising support, relocation services, duty time opportunities, new construction, formal training, land services and more.."
-Dave Blusys, New Agent
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