August 2015 - Allison James Estates & Homes Newsletter

THE NATIONAL INTERNET BASED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

ISSUE 46 | AUGUST 2015

T S E B ER OFF

PAGE 1

INDEX AUGUST ISSUE 1

REMEMBER THE 48 HOUR RULE!

KEY TO STAYING BALANCED

WHY UPDATE THE CLOSE OF ESCROW (COE) DATE?

2

WEBINARS, EVENTS AND REVIEW SESSIONS ACH INFORMATION ON FILE EFFICIENCY AT ITS BEST BROKER HIGHLIGHT

3

ABOUT US ALLISON JAMES ESTATES & ADDRESS: 2888 Loker Ave East, Suite 206 Carlsbad, CA 92010 PHONE: 866-463-5780 WEBSITE: www.allisonjamesinc.com

CORPORATE HIGHLIGHT

OUR MONTHLY ‘AJI GRATEFUL’ LIST

4

HOMES® 4

5

6

AJI CORPORATE VISIT HIGHLIGHTS GUACAMOLE DEVILED EGG SALAD BLTS

3

JEFF JABBORA

Director of National Growth and Development jjabbora@ajicorporate.com 866-463-5780 x6

“

As Realtors, we often work days and hours that other people are off work, in order to accommodate their schedule. Try to always give yourself 1 day a week for yourself and your family.

Sunday’s are great!

”

As we all know, a career in the real estate industry can be very stressful. It is important to maintain a steady balance between your work life and personal life. Often times in this industry, they are commingled. Ask most real estate agents who their friends are… other people in the real estate circle!

Mortgage lenders, escrow officers, home inspectors, other agents; you name it! This is who we are surrounded with all day, and this is who we become close with. Although it’s great to maintain a close connection, it can also be stressful to be constantly surrounded by “work” when you are trying to relax and socialize. How many of your conversations end up tying back in to work?

Here are a list of some very helpful ways to maintain a healthy balance between your work and personal life: Give yourself one day a week to shut down: As Realtors, we often work days and hours that other people are off work, in order to accommodate their schedule. Try to always give yourself 1 day a week for yourself and your family. Sunday’s are great! Try to schedule your open houses and home viewings for Saturday if at all possible. Some would even suggest turning your phone off and not checking emails on your one day a week; this is up to you.

Much of the ability to do this will depend on where you are at with your business.

REMEMBER THE 48 HOUR RULE! This month I just wanted to write a quick note about keeping your SkySlope file and checklist up to date. If you have a price change addendum it needs to be uploaded to your checklist within 48 hours of execution. As soon as you become aware of the price change update the sales price in SkySlope and make any applicable changes to your commission tab. Keeping on top of these changes will help to avoid last minute CDA revisions which can cause delays in receiving your commission checks, because while I make every attempt to quickly address your revisions it may not always be possible to get to everyone’s request within the same day.

Work diligently on those other 6 days: Don’t give yourself a reason to become anxious about turning your phone off or checking out 1 day a week. Be sure that you have completed all necessary tasks, made all notifications, etc.

If you have everything done, one day of shutting down is not going to kill your business! The extra hour you spent working yesterday will give you peace of mind on your day off tomorrow! Be sure to let your clients know that you reserve Sunday for family time, and please only contact you in case of emergency- they will respect you for this!

Schedule appointments for your free time: Just as you would with a client, schedule an appointment for yourself! Go to a movie, go to the gym, ride your bike on the beach, take your kids for ice cream! Whatever it may be, schedule this in your planner and stick to it.

Find a hobby that has nothing to do with real estate: As much as we all love those two words, “real estate”, it can become a love-hate relationship if you don’t give yourself the necessary time to refresh and recharge. Finding a hobby or passion outside of the industry will help you to come back ready to rock! Build model airplanes, ride your bike, go hiking, knitting, whatever it is, find a hobby and reserve part of your free time for it.

Laura Hawkins Processing Department processing@ajicorporate.com 866-463-5780 x2

1

WEBINARS, EVENTS AND REVIEW SESSIONS

EFFICIENCY AT ITS BEST Have you noticed an increase in your business of late? We have!

As you are looking at the turn upward in the industry and you are seeing your volumes increase, you may be saying to yourself, “how am I going to keep up with all this paperwork”. Do I need to get up early each morning, stay up later, hire someone to help me…….all options, but ……..

“Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.” ― Robert A. Heinlein We already have a great solution and easy way for you to manage your documents into the system, with little or no effort. Simply add your SkySlope file email to all your correspondence and notifications. This will allow for you to upload a copy of all documents being transmitted through your email communications to your file instantly, as well as keeping a complete email communication log to your file. As easy as 1, 2, 3……….

Email, Attach, Done…….

Hi Agents!

Do you have questions about the SkySlope or WOLFConnect systems? If so please join our next On-Boarding /Review Session, this is held every Tuesday at 11:30 AM PST / 2:30 PM EST. It is a great way for you to understand the basics of the file management systems, compliance, marketing and other tools which are offered

by AJI. During these webinars I also have a Q&A Session, if there is anything you need me to go over in detail this is the perfect time to do so.

Remember you can find the link to register for our on-boarding training as well as all of our webinars on our new Event Calendar, keep up to date with the new and exciting things we have coming up here: www.ajirealestate.com/events

Victoria Mudie National Events Manager events@ajicorporate.com 866-463-5780 x5

WHY UPDATE THE CLOSE OF ESCROW (COE) DATE? Jill W. Lemons National Operations Manager jlemons@ajicorporate.com 866-463-5780 x 7

ACH INFORMATION ON FILE Hello Agents. Do you have your bank account information on file with Allison James Corporate? Your banking information consists of: Name of your bank, ACH routing number, and bank account number. It is very important that we have your correct ACH Bank Information to be able to send your commissions and referral payments to you via Direct Deposit. We are a paperless company and enjoy sending your commissions out to you quickly without you having to wait for a check in the mail. Having your banking information updated will ensure you receive your monies promptly. Please call me to update your ACH bank account information. You can contact me, Darren Hawkins at (866) 463-5780 x3, for all your accounting needs. Thank you and hope you are having a wonderful summer.

Darren Hawkins Accounting Department accounting@ajicorporate.com 866-463-5780 x3

The COE date on your SkySlope transaction is how we track files that are ready to be archived in the system. When your COE date has past, our closing department will start requesting a Final HUD or Closing Statement to be uploaded to the transaction. If your transaction has not closed but the COE date has passed you will continue to get requests for a Final HUD/Closing Statement. You can avoid this by requesting we update the COE date in our systems. Just upload the extension, if applicable, and email Agents@AJICorporate.com with the new close date.

Jennifer Davis Agent Relations Specialist agents@ajicorporate.com 866-463-5780 x4

FEATURED APP ToDoist is one of, if not the best To Do List App available today. You can create customized projects or tasks with the App from your smartphone, tablet, and even login on your computer. In this program you are able to set up deadlines, reminders and notifications to keep you on track. With so many different Apps and programs out there, we would definitely choose ToDoist over there rest! It’s time to get organized with this easy to use, and did I mention FREE app. www.todoist.com

2

BROKER HIGHLIGHT

BOB EMSLIE

CORPORATE HIGHLIGHT

JESSICA CRUMBAUGH

BROKER IN CHARGE

NORTH CAROLINA Bob has been with Allison James Estates and Homes since August 2012. He has recently taken over as the Broker In Charge for the State of North Carolina. We are

Jessica Crumbaugh has been Co-Owner/ Vice President of Allison James Estates and Homes since 2012. She has a successful Land Acquisition Company which buys and sells residential land in Southwest Florida. Jessica is a Top Producing Agent with AJI, the best year that she has had to date was closing 800+ transactions.

Aside from the duties that come along with owning a Nationwide Real Estate Brokerage, Jessica devotes a lot of her time ensuring that our agents have the most up to date technology and resources available to them.

She is always looking to find ways to reduce the cost to AJI agents by creating partnerships with companies and products which would be of benefit to them.

Jessica combines her knowledge and experience in Real Estate with a strong passion and sense of commitment for our Agents. Thank you, Jessica for all that you do, we are so happy to have you representing Allison James Estates and Homes.

OUR MONTHLY ‘AJI GRATEFUL’ LIST

very pleased to have Bob take over this new position. He lives and

$10

specializes in the Carrboro area in North Carolina. Before getting into the Real Estate Industry, Bob was a ‘Captain upon Oceans’ US Merchant Marine for over 17 years, he is still involved in the

Allison James Estates and Homes is very grateful to have such amazing agents, every month we will choose 3 agents who will be receiving $10 VISA Gift Cards as a token of our appreciation!

Military Officers Association of America. Thank you Bob for your service, and we are so happy to have you representing Allison James Estates and Homes!

AGENT REFERRALS

ACTIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

LISA MYERS

TAMINA ARATARI

Norm referred several agents to work with AJI last month, thank you for your Agent Referrals Norm!

In our day and age, Social Media is essential to expanding your Real Estate Business. Lisa is always active on Social Media, and makes sure to post updates almost everyday!

Tamina is our Veteran Agent of the month, she has been with AJI since September of 2008!Thank you Tamina for growing with Allison James Estates and Homes!

NORM PADULA

VETERAN AGENT

3

AUGUST WEBINAR Don’t miss our upcoming August Webinar

‘ HOW TO GENERATE LEADS BY USING FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND GOOGLE +‘ .

Jennifer Taylor National Director of Internet Marketing for Movement Mortgage will be showing us some great tips on how to grow your Social Media presence and so much more!

Date: Wednesday, August Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST Location: Live Webinar

19th

AGENT HIGHLIGHT

DENISE LINDSEY

Denise Lindsey is a newer agent to Allison James Estates and Homes, she joined us in February 2015. Denise lives and specializes in the Sacramento California area, she is a very experienced agent and has been in the Real Estate Industry for 13 years during this time she has worked with Buyers, Sellers, Investors and has handled Leasing and Tenant Representation. We are very happy that Denise has chosen to join the Allison James Estates and Homes family!

SUSAN MCKINNEY

Susan has been with Allison James Estates and Homes since September 2011. She lives and specializes in the Central Virginia area. Susan knows all aspects of the Real Estate Business, she is a relocation expert who has helped many families in the Fredericksburg area find their dream homes as well as listing homes for her Sellers. We are so happy to have you on the AJI team Susan, and we look forward to many more years to come!

4

AJI CORPORATE VISIT HIGHLIGHTS

Corporate Meeting and ‘Winning the Tech Game’ Presentation by Eric Sachs in Port Charlotte Florida on June 9th

iPad Training for Realtors Event in Carlsbad CA on June 9th.

5

GUACAMOLE DEVILED EGG

SALAD BLTS

Did you know that being an Allison James Estates and Homes agent gives you access to a Movement Mortgage Loan Officer anytime?

Thanks to our ongoing relationship with Movement Mortgage, this is an exclusive loan service only for AJI agents. It’s easy, all you have to do is dial 888-886-2425 to reach a member of the Movement Mortgage Team anytime!

Here are a few reasons WHY to contact a MM Loan Officer

.. . . .

Any last minute loan questions If you would like to contact a loan officer in regards to approving your client for a mortgage Any questions regarding how the loan approval process works to provide better service to your clients Find out how working together as a team with the loan officer will ensure a smooth transaction for your clients Learn how Movement Mortgage can offer 6 hour underwriting, 7 day processing, and just 1 day to close

SHELLY HOISETH SR. LOAN OFFICER

.. .. .. .. .. .. ..

INGREDIENTS 12 slices good-quality, smoky, center-cut bacon Tabasco 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 red jalapeño or Fresno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped Salt Juice of 1 1/2 limes 2 large ripe Hass avocados, pitted and scooped from skins A small handful cilantro, chopped 12 eggs Cayenne pepper hot sauce, 2-3 teaspoons, such as Frank’s Red Hot or Romaine hearts Vine tomatoes, sliced 4 8- to 10-inch baguettes, split or tortilla chips for dipping

PREPARATION Agents, have you logged into the Allison James Estates and Homes Secret Facebook Group? This is a great way to speak to other AJI agents, receive referrals, and also find out anything new that is happening with the Company! Add Jessica Crumbaugh or Jeff Jabbora to be invited into the Secret Group.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake bacon on a slotted broiler pan to crisp.

Place chopped onion, chili peppers and garlic in bowl, salt liberally then douse with lime juice; let stand 10 minutes. Add avocados and cilantro, and mash with potato masher to fairly smooth.

Place eggs in a pot with a lid, cover with cold water and bring the water and eggs, uncovered, to a rolling boil. Set timer for 10 minutes. Cover the pot and remove from heat.

After 10 minutes, cool the eggs by running under cold water or placing in ice water bath.

Crack shells and let stand a few minutes in cold water to loosen. Peel and chop the whites and yolks, and dress with hot sauce, salt and pepper. Add eggs to guacamole and combine to make salad.

Like the Allison James Estates and Homes Page On Facebook!

To build sandwiches, place 3 slices of bacon on a baguette, top with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and lots of egg salad; set baguette top in place. Or, serve egg salad mounded in a shallow serving bowl and top with chopped tomatoes and chopped bacon. Serve with Romaine hearts and tortilla chips for dipping.

6

Main Number Fax

866-463-5780 866-355-9300

Matthew Crumbaugh CEO

866-463-5780

Jessica Crumbaugh Vice President

866-463-5780

Jeff Jabbora National Growth & Development Jennifer Davis Agent Relations Specialist

866-463-5780 x6 jjabbora@ajicorporate.com

866-463-5780 x4 agents@ajicorporate.com

Darren Hawkins Accounting Department

866-463-5780 x3 accounting@ajicorporate.com

Laura Hawkins Processing Department

866-463-5780 x2 processing@ajicorporate.com

WE, AT ALLISON JAMES ESTATES & HOMES速, UNDERSTAND THAT OUR OWN AGENTS ARE THE BEST RECRUITERS! EVERYDAY WE ADD NEW AGENTS TO THE COMPANY THAT YOU, OUR REALTORS HAVE REFERRED. want to personally thank all who have helped grow Allison James Estates and Homes速 to the successful, virtual real estate company it has become!

Jessica Crumbaugh Vice President