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Agent 007 Works Magic - A Sussex County NJ real estate success story

09-29-09
Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor®
Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor®: Real Estate Agent in Sparta, NJ
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On Wednesday, a Franklin NJ Ranch Home for Sale sold for 95% of its list price (the average list-to-sale price ratio for Sussex County NJ real estate). From the date of listing, it was just 56 days to closing. We had 3 offers within the first 12 days, so this listing attracted great interest! The sale price was $171,000 and there were no seller-concessions.

The new owners had visited my Open House and simply had to have this home for sale in Franklin. Wonderful people and well qualified buyers, they had interacted with 6 other real estate agents before thay met me! I am 007!

Even though I represented both sides (a dual-disclosed agent in NJ lingo), both the sellers and buyers knew their interests were well served every step of the way. Sure, there were challenges. The sellers were in Florida, so I handled many aspects for them. We had multiple visits from the fire-safety inspector to get the Certificate of Occupancy. Termite treatment. The well test flunked. Over-chlorination resulted in 2 more tests and then a UV system still had to be installed.

But we got to the closing table as scheduled! Too bad a martini "shaken, not stirred" doesn't appeal to this Agent 007!

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a home or looking to buy one around Sussex County NJ? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

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Buyer Opts for Scenic Lakes after reading my Blog!

09-22-09
Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor®
Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor®: Real Estate Agent in Sparta, NJ
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This morning was the scheduled inspection on the home for sale at 12 High Crest Drive, Scenic Lakes-Vernon NJ. While I normally opt to be present at inspections, a final walk-through at a different listing of mine prevented that. With my seller's consent, I was going to get things rolling and then leave.

Scenic Lakes Ranch home for sale - Irene KennedyAs the listing agent for this Sussex County house for sale, I had not meet the buyers. They are from a distant area of the Garden State; their agent from the adjacent county. The Mrs. was at work but I met the delightful husband. This gentleman explained he'd been using Google to learn more about life in Sussex County in general and Vernon in particular - before making an offer on my listing.

He kept finding my posts on Sussex County NJ real estate and lifestyle!

What a wonderful compliment! Before ever meeting him, I was enticing him and his wife to choose one of the homes for sale in Sussex County. And, even better, my post on 12 High Crest Drive in Scenic Lakes prompted him to tell his agent that he needed to see this listing. Lovely feedback on how a blog post impacts a first-time home buyer!

While my seller was pleased, this dynamic gal in her 80s was already aware of my online marketing of her home for sale. At the recent wedding of one of her granddaughter, she made all her family members watch the video.

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post from RealtorIrene.com represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a home or looking to buy one around Sussex County NJ? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage. With her vast network, however, Irene Kennedy also can help you find an equally talented real estate agent elsewhere.

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Realtor Technology Spot Light Award 2009

09-22-09
Jeff Lobb
Jeff Lobb: Real Estate Trainer in Newton, NJ
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Realtor Technology Spot Light Award 2009

As a Finalist for this Incredible award, I am Truly Honored to be among the Finest in the Industry. We in the Field of Real Estate, with a flare and a Passion for Technology appreciate this recognition. Over the past year or two, I have spent many a night on a plane, sitting in airports on Holidays while my family waits, skyping (Live Video for you non Techies) my wife and children from a hotel room so I can recap their day and wish them sweet dreams , ALL to deliver a message. A message in which we have such a desire to teach and share to make Real Estate Agents Better than they have ever been before. A Use of Technology. Technology, not to just Teach, but to be able to use to be more productive, to win more business and to be a better Realtor. And...Its changing every day. With change, we need to change. Change is Good if you have an open mind and you CHOOSE to be successful. Speaking for myself, I make these sacrifices ...FOR the right people and WITH the right people. People who go out of their way to Thank me, people who actually care. I mean people really caring about my well being, my family and my career. These "People" I will always go over and beyond for. These "People" I choose to be with. These "People" I consider family. This Family and These "People" are called EXIT !!

Jeff Lobb - EXIT Realty- Technology Specialist

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EXIT Realty Boasts Two Finalists for the REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award

09-17-09
Jeff Lobb
Jeff Lobb: Real Estate Trainer in Newton, NJ
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September 17, 2009
Excerpt from: EXIT Realty News

EXIT Realty Boasts Two Finalists for the REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award
Jeff Lobb and Trecia Cooke are recognized by the Center for REALTOR® Technology
REALTOR Technology Spotlight Award 2009EXIT Realty is proud to have two exceptional individuals named as finalists for the prestigious REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award to be presented at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference & Expo this November in San Diego.

Jeff Lobb, EXIT Realty Corp. International's Technology Specialist has been a REALTOR® for over 21 years and has more than 10 years experience in the internet and technology fields both with Fortune 500® companies and startup ventures. From a unique position of having been a real estate sales representative and EXIT Realty franchisee, Jeff travels across North America teaching EXIT Associates the skills they need to get ahead in the ever-changing world of real estate technology. "It's an absolute honor being nominated for the 2009 REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award," commented Lobb. "In our changing real estate landscape, technology is a driving force in the way we communicate and the way our business is being done. I look forward to the challenges of 2010 and the new technologies that drive it." Trecia Cooke, a real estate agent with EXIT Realty Group in Tomball, Texas, received several nominations from her colleagues who describe her as a "technology guru and more" and appreciate the "tremendous impact" she has had on the office. "I am so honored to receive this nomination," said Cooke. "I can't believe I am nominated with Jeff Lobb! He is so fantastic!" "I am honored to work with such talented people," said Tami Bonnell , President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International. "The agents who actually increased their business during the economic downturn did so through the use of technology and by building relationships - Jeff and Trecia are experts at both." The Center for REALTOR® Technology Web Log describes the award as "focused at leading edge REALTORS® and/or their support staff who make them shine in the field. Outside of recognizing these industry innovators, this award is also intended to show other members and their IT staff what others are doing, and get them thinking of creative ways to make technology work for them."

Lobb and Cooke were both finalists in the Advocate Category, described as, "The REALTOR® and Staff members who go above and beyond their call of duty to reach out and engage people with the information and knowledge they have about technology. These are the individuals that are making changes in the industry one person at a time."
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Another Great Addition to EXIT Realty's Stellar Sales Training Team

09-17-09
Jeff Lobb
Jeff Lobb: Real Estate Trainer in Newton, NJ
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Another Great Addition to EXIT Realty's Stellar Sales Training Team
Introducing Real Estate Technology Expert, Jeff Lobb

Jeff Lobb, Technology Specialist, EXIT Realty Corp. InternationalAt a time when many real estate companies are cutting back or barely hanging on, EXIT Realty Corp. International is charging full speed ahead, adding new trainers and programs to its world-class sales training repertoire.

One of these new trainers is technology expert and EXIT Realty franchisee, Jeff Lobb. Jeff has been a REALTOR® for over 21 years and has more than 10 years experience in the internet and technology fields both with Fortune 500® companies and startup ventures.

In his new role with EXIT Realty, Jeff will be traveling across North America teaching EXIT Associates the skills they need to get ahead in the ever-changing world of real estate technology. Along with a focus on EXIT Realty's extensive technology toolbox accessible through the EXIT Resource Center, Jeff's session, "Real Estate Training & Technology", or RET2, will address key issues such as online marketing strategies, using e-mail and video campaigns, search engine optimization, social networking, smart phones, and much more. Jeff prides himself on delivering hands-on, usable solutions for today's real estate professional. His diverse business and technology background gives Jeff the experience he refers to as "the perfect storm" - all experience and knowledge converging at precisely the right time for EXIT agents.

Believing that good agents are born and great agents are trained, EXIT Realty Founder & CEO Steve Morris says, "Becoming a part of EXIT Realty means an agent joins our on-going commitment to create the most highly trained and skilled professionals in real estate. Our sales training is taught by some of the industry's leading top producers, and is among some of the most comprehensive coaching in the industry. Designed to remove and eliminate the inhibitions and anxieties that have rendered so many salespeople average, EXIT's training programs range from topics such as initiation, finalization and negotiation to personality profiles and strategic planning and now we've added Jeff Lobb and his technology expertise to that mix."

"We're delighted to have someone of Jeff's experience join our training team," commented Susan Harrison, EXIT Realty's Sr VP Web Development. "We have such valuable tools available to our agents and with Jeff's help, they will be better able to make full use of them."

"I have always had a true passion for this company and the people in it," says Jeff. "I'm looking forward to applying my diverse knowledge and skills as an agent, franchisee and technology expert to help build our organization."
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