THE HUNT® COMPETITIVE EDGE There is a difference at HUNT!
THE HUNT ® COMPETITIVE EDGE Years ago, I made a promise to myself that someday there would never be a reason for anyone in the markets we serve to list with or buy from any other real estate broker except HUNT Real Estate. While I take nothing for granted, utilizing our unique innovative tools will ensure that customers will select you. Simply said, no company offers anything close to the services available to you through our organization. It is our goal to constantly improve your competitive position through the creation and delivery of proven and cutting-edge marketing and technology tools and techniques. Welcome to your new career at HUNT!
Peter F. Hunt Chairman & CEO / HUNT Real Estate Corporation
TablE Of CONTENTs 04 About HUNT 20 The HUNT Reputation 24 HUNT Core Businesses 28 The HUNT Technology Platform 32 Marketing & Branding 37 Advertising 40 Social Media 43 Lead Generation 49 Selling & Buying Strategies 54 Career Development 58 Relocation Department 61 Strategic Partnerships 64 Meetings & Events 68 Professional Work Environment 71 Benefits & Business Programs 75 Community Outreach
3 | Table of Contents
abOUT ® HUNT
4 | About HUNT
OUR VISION Always There For You® We are a fully-integrated real estate and homeownership services organization. Through our Residential and Commercial Brokerages and our Core Businesses, we make buying, selling, financing, insuring, maintaining and simply owning all property an easier and more satisfying experience.
OUR MISSION
OUR CORE VALUES
• Successful Professionals
We believe...
• Growing Profitability
• Family ownership and financial stability are integral to our success
• Delivering Superior Experiences • In working collaboratively with our Clients, Sales Professionals, Employees and Leadership Team to develop innovative approaches to the business • In the importance of providing the highest level of customer service • Our Professionals and Employees should be provided with access to high-quality professional development opportunities • In Excellence in Execution
6 | About HUNT
THE HUNT ® HIsTORY 100+ Years of Excellence
1911
1958
1978
1989
Founded by Charles Stanley Hunt
Charles S. Hunt named President, C. Stuart Hunt and Myron M. Hunt named Vice Presidents
Opening of first real estate training center under the leadership of Peter F. Hunt, son of C. Stuart Hunt
HUNT-Vanner Insurance Agency created
1920
1958
1968
1984
HUNT office moves to Brisbane Building in downtown Buffalo
HUNT is officially incorporated as “HUNT Real Estate Corporation”
C. Stuart Hunt named President
Devere Capital Corporation, a Licensed Mortgage Banker created (later renamed HUNT Mortgage)
8 | About HUNT
1986
1993
2001
HUNT Showcase of Homes TV show debuts as one of the first program-length real estate shows in the country
HUNT acquires Network Title Agency
HUNT expands to Rochester with acquisition of Judy Columbus Real Estate & Relocation
2002 HUNT forms alliance with ERA Real Estate
1990
1996
HUNT opens nation’s first real estate Customer Service Center
HUNT launches Realty Express & The Realty Club (later renamed HUNT Homeowners Club)
9 | About HUNT
THE HUNT ® HIsTORY 100+ Years of Excellence
2003
2005
2008
2009
HUNT Real Estate sales volume tops $1 Billion for the first time
Peter F. Hunt becomes Chairman & CEO
HUNT expands to Phoenix, Arizona
HUNT enters the Capital Region (NY) market
2003
2007
HUNT expands to Central New York
Charles F. Hunt joins the company, representing 4th generation of the Hunt family
10 | About HUNT
2015
2019
2021
2023
HUNT expands to the Southern Tier and the Adirondacks
Awarded Top Brokerage in ERA Real Estate Network
HUNT Real Estate celebrates its 110th year in business
Charles F. Hunt is promoted to President & COO, HUNT Residential Brokerage
2011
2018
2020
HUNT Real Estate celebrates its 100th year in business
HUNT expands to Massachusetts with acquisition of ERA Key Realty Services
HUNT surpasses $3 Billion in sales volume
11 | About HUNT
HUNT ® REGIONs
Buffalo/Niagara
12 | About HUNT
Rochester & Southern Tier
13 | About HUNT
Central New York
14 | About HUNT
Capital Region
15 | About HUNT
Massachusetts
16 | About HUNT
Phoenix, Arizona
17 | About HUNT
#WeLiveHere
18 | About HUNT
THE ® HUNT REPUTaTION
20 | The HUNT Reputation
THE HUNT ® REPUTaTION RANKINGS & ACCOLADES • #1 Family-Owned Real Estate Company in New York State • #1 Company in the ERA Real Estate Network • 112+ Years Experience in Real Estate • Ranked #34 Nationwide for Most Closed Transactions in 2022 • Two-Time Gene Francis Memorial Award Winner Honoring ERA’s Top All-Around Company • Member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate & LuxuryRealEstate.com • Ranked one of Western New York’s Fastest-Growing Companies • Named “Real Estate Business of the Year” by Buffalo Business First
THE MOST PRODUCTIVE AGENTS • 1,700 Licensed Real Estate Professionals in 60+ Branches -13.8K+ Transactions in 2022 - $4+ Billion in Closed Sales in 2022
IN THEIR OwN wORDs We are committed to building a network of the most well-trained and highly-equipped real estate professionals in the industry. Our customer satisfaction numbers are a testament to that commitment.
95% of our customers ranked HUNT a 9 or 10 out of 10 92% Net Promoter Score (NPS)*
Our HUNT Sales Professional: “...was always patient and professional. His honesty, knowledge, and expertise were invaluable to us.” “...was a skilled and tenacious negotiator, helping us win in a multiple offer situation.” “...was prompt, efficient and always willing to answer any question. She kept me informed through the entire process of selling my home.” “...was outstanding! He truly cared about the purchase of our home and not just getting the sale.” “...was the absolute best. We loved working with her and she helped us get top dollar for our home.”
* NPS is an index ranging from -100 to 100 that measures the willingness of customers to recommend a company’s products or services to others. Results collected by Listen360, a third party customer satisfaction platform.
22 | The HUNT Reputation
HUNT CORE bUsINEssEs ®
24 | HUNT Core Businesses
HUNT Mortgage processes, underwrites, and prepares all loans for closing in-house. Our team of mortgage professionals will expertly guide your borrowers through the entire process, ensuring a quick, easy and simplified transaction for both you and your Client.
Offering competitive rates for homeowners, auto, excess (umbrella) liability and other types of insurance, HUNT Insurance is a full-service independent insurance agency staffed by licensed insurance Agents.
HUNT Mortgage Corporation - NMLS #37405
25 | HUNT Core Businesses
Network Title Agency is a full-service abstract and title insurance agency. Our Title Specialists are dedicated to your Clients and will make sure they receive precise and timely support with any real estate transaction.
26 | HUNT Core Businesses
HUNT Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate firm that provides real estate brokerage and consulting services throughout Upstate New York.
HUNT Property Solutions provides property management and building maintenance services, including preventive and predictive upkeep.
When a customer buys or sells their home through HUNT Real Estate ERA, they become a lifetime member of the HUNT Homeowners Club, a complete resource for all customer moving and homeownership needs.
27 | HUNT Core Businesses
THE HUNT TECHNOlOGY PlaTfORM ®
28 | The HUNT Technology Platform
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SYSTEM Our Agents have free access to the most sophisticated and user-friendly CRM system, offering single login to the MLS and the complete array of technology and marketing support systems unique to HUNT. Everything you need to efficiently run your real estate business is located on one easy-to-use online dashboard.
HUNTREALESTATEAZ.COM Accessible from any desktop or mobile device, our consumer-focused website features every MLS-listed property for sale. With in-depth community information, school rankings, and neighborhood videos, HUNTrealestate.com allows consumers to explore their ideal place to call home. It also offers instant access to our family of ancillary residential services - HUNT Mortgage, HUNT Insurance and Network Title Agency.
• Contact Database • Lead Management • Drip Email Marketing Plans • XpressDocs Digital Printing • Client Marketing Plans • HUNT Document Center • Virtual Postcards • Letter Templates
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ENGAGING AGENT WEBSITES
#WELIVEHERE
Every HUNT sales professional gets their own personalized Agent website, which is fully customizable and integrated directly into our CRM system for seamless updating and lead capturing capability.
Nobody knows the local communities better than we do. To share our knowledge and help buyers find their next perfect place to call home, we offer HUNT Communities a comprehensive online resource featuring hyperlocal community data, local properties for sale, market trends, school information, and even reviews of the best restaurants in town. From Main Street to the local shops, restaurants and schools, each of our communities offers something unique. Our #WeLiveHere video series gives a glimpse into what makes each of our cities, towns and villages so special.
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MaRKETING & bRaNDING
32 | Marketing & Branding
PRINTED MARKETING MATERIALS Make a lasting impression with our wide array of high-quality printed marketing materials, including Seller Select and Buy Design presentations, company brochures, and personalized sales collateral.
Home Details
Stately Duane Lyman designed home, situated on 1.2 acre lot on prestigious Lebrun Circle. Elegant 2 story marble
Bedrooms: Baths: Property Type: Square Footage: Year Built: School District: MLS# Offered at:
123 Main Street
floor foyer complete w/grand staircase. Formal Living Room showcases woodburning fireplace with ornate wood
Amherst, NY 14226
carved mantel,built-ins & hardwood floors w/marble inlay leads to marbled Sunroom &French door to patio. Wonderful Dining Room, great for entertaining featuring plaster crown molding/center medallion,wood burning fireplace & hardwood floors. Den has wall to wall cherry wood built-ins. Large eat-in kitchen,including computer station,center island, walk-in pantry, granite & corian counter tops &marble back splash opens to Family Room complete w/built-ins & sliding glass doors to patio. Master bedroom/bath with his & hers walk-in closets. 5 additional bedrooms w/great closets & full bath complete the 2nd floor, 3rd floor boasts storage. Additional amenities include 1st floor laundry,security system,central vacuum & garage apartment.
Agent Name
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Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Agent Name
Cell: (123) 123-1234 Ofc: (123) 123-1234 Email: lisa.sellsmore@huntrealestate.com LisaSells.com
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HUNTrealestate.com
Agent Name | Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
AGENT NAME Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
HUNT Real Estate ERA 479 Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092
Direct: 123-123-1234 Agent.Name@huntrealestate.com HUNTrealestate.com
Agent Name Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Office: 716-754-4450 Cell: 716-523-9166 Fax: 716-754-4461 Email: Agent.Name@huntrealestate.com HUNTrealestate.com
HUNT Real Estate ERA 4363 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 Office: 123-123-1234
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COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS (CMA) The HUNT-branded CMA offers MLS-integrated, personalized marketing proposals for your buyers and sellers.
HUNT DIGITAL LISTING CENTER From contract to closing, the HUNT Digital Listing Center is your one-stop resource for all of your property marketing materials. Our automated marketing solution creates stunning promotional pieces for every listing you put on the market. • Property Website • Flyers • Social Media Announcements • Brochures
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• Postcards • Virtual Tour • YouTube Video
DIGITAL MARKETING PRESENTATIONS Put your presentation onscreen with our customized digital solutions, a perfect complement to our printed marketing materials.
HUNT COMPANY STORE Our HUNT Company Store is your one-stop shop for all company-branded apparel and promotional products.
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AGENT NAME Cell: 523-9166
YARD SIGNS The classic HUNT ERA yard sign is our most powerful and visible marketing piece, generating thousands of phone calls, website visits and lead generation opportunities.
INFO 24/7:
AGENT NAME Cell: 523-9166
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aDVERTIsING
37 | Advertising
DIGITAL & SOCIAL ADVERTISING We have partnered with Adwerx to power automated online and social media advertising for every HUNT sales professional and their listings. Website Retargeting Ads • Provided by HUNT for every sales professional • Automatically targets everyone who visits your HUNT Agent Website • Ads follow visitors wherever they go online including Facebook and Instagram Listing Ads • HUNT pays for the first seven days • Displayed across the web including Facebook and Instagram • Geo-targeted to be seen by local home buyers • Behaviorally targeted to reach real estate intenders Adwerx TV • Purchase hyper-local television commercials that run on streaming services such as Hulu, YouTube TV and Sling TV
PRINT ADVERTISING #WeLiveHere
Lewiston Branch
Instant Info 24/7, call or text property address to
716-754-4450
716-631-4800
Lockport Branch
716-434-6266 Wheatfield Branch
716-694-0400 OPEN SAT 1-4
OPEN SUN 1-3
While newspaper advertising used to be the primary medium for advertising homes, the internet has significantly altered the way consumers search for real estate. We utilize our local print advertising presence as a means to drive traffic back to our online platforms, raise awareness about our ancillary services, and to support our corporate marketing campaigns.
Patrick & Shannon Kennedy 716-870-8800
LOCKPORT
LOCKPORT-TOWN
445 MARKET ST. 3200+ sqft professional medical office building facing the Erie Barge Canal on corner lot. Custom masonry, gas heat w/central A/C, partial bsmnt. 15+ parking spaces. George Fetterhoff MLS# B1019544
6714 DYSINGER RD. Sprawling Ranch on 4.1 ac w/open flr plan. Eat in kit, frml din area, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting. Mstr bdrm w/tray ceiling, walk in closet, jacuzzi tub. Fnshd bsmnt. Ann Marie Dumais MLS# B1105071
LOCKPORT-TOWN
WILSON
WILSON 52 SUNSET ISLAND. Off Tuscarora State Park (look for signs) Gorgeous 3bedroom COMPLETELY UPDATED cottage with appliances and furniture included. Come be delighted & amazed!! MLS# B1114272
2082 N BEEBE RD. Make this home your own! Large 4 bedroom 2 bath colonial in country setting. 1st floor laundry, full basement & attic. So much house for your money, come take a look! Louis Faery MLS# B1113545
716-622-9660
5440 PINECREST DR. Impeccable 4BR 3.5BA all brick custom built home. Kit w/cherry cabinets & Corian. Hrwd flrs, wainscoting. LR w/fplc. 1st fl mstr suite. Sun room, side patio. On an acre of land! MLS# B1102362
Kathy Sparks DiMillo 716-622-0530
Spring Market is in Full Bloom!
716-622-4022
716-213-8208
Your Home Sold...
Looking to buy or sell? Contact Derrick for all of your Real Estate needs!
Guaranteed!* HUNT Niagara County 716-631-4800 HUNTrealestate.com
LOCKPORT 65 BEVERLY AVE. Well maintained 5BR home in desirable area. Eat-in kit, DR, LR w/fplc. Hrwd flrs throughout, natural wdwk, C/A, newer wndws. Enclosed front & back porches. Beautiful landscapCarla Patterson ing! MLS# B1112268
Derrick Deyo 716-201-9197
*Must qualify for ERA Sellers Security PlanSM
716-471-0108
OPEN HOUSES Wilson, 52 Sunset Island, $199,900. OPEN Sun 1-3 3BR, 1.1BA. 1,386SF. MLS# B1114272
North Tonawanda, 1456 Cambridge Ave. $169,000. OPEN Sun 1-3 3BR, 1.1BA. 1,577SF. MLS# B1110759
Lockport, 120 S Transit St. $109,000. OPEn Sat 1-3 4BR, 1.1BA. 2,190SF. MLS# B1108296
Lockport-Town, 6805 Mulberry Ln. #B. $118,500. OPEN Sun 1-3 2BR, 1BA. 1,122SF. MLS# B1100538
Lewiston, 4661 Vrooman Dr. $269,900. OPEN Sat 11-1 4BR, 2.1BA. 2,216SF. MLS# B1104000
Lockport, 39 Bacon St. $56,500. OPEN Sun 1-3 3BR, 2BA. 1,104SF. MLS# B1112720
Lewiston, 4446 Ransomville Rd. $179,000. OPEN Sat 11-1 & Sun 1-3 3BR, 1.1BA. 1,436SF. MLS# B1112027
Niagara Falls, 9122 Hennepin Ave. $223,000. OPEN Sun 1-3 3BR, 2.1BA. 1,762SF. MLS# B1112123
Newfane, 2817 Main St. $110,000. OPEN Sat 1-3 3BR, 1BA. 1,176SF. MLS# B1113132
Lockport, 445 Market St. $199,000. OPEN Sat 1-4 2,688SF. MLS#B1019544
Lewiston, 4720 Lower River Rd. $775,000. OPEN Sun 1-3 5BR, 2.1BA. 2,632SF. MLS# B1106045
Buffalo, 786 McKinley Pkwy. $214,900. OPEN Sun 1-3 6BR, 2BA. 2,508SF. MLS# B1114173
Batavia, 8 Hull Park. $79,000. OPEN Sun 1-3 3BR, 1BA, 1,092SF. MLS# B1113598
An insurance plan
to fit your needs HUNT Insurance Agency, LLC 8780 Sheridan Drive Willamsville, NY 14221 Office: 716-748-8906 InsureWithHUNT.com
ROCHESTER #WeLiveHere
This is where we’re from _ the place we’ve called home As New York natives, nobody knows your community better than HUNT Real Estate because We Live Here, too! Visit us today and let our real estate experts help you find your next perfect place to call home.
We are the #1 family-owned and operated real estate firm in New York State by staying true to our roots, employing the industry’s best professionals, and providing end-to-end services that account for all stages of homeownership.
HUNTisHome.com
585-785-2000
Visit us at HUNTrealestate.com
Source: 2019 REAL Trends 500 | Ranked by Closed Transaction Sides
39 | Advertising
sOCIal MEDIa
40 | Social Media
sOCIal MEDIa Through our robust social media presence, we share our custom content - real estate related articles, informational pieces, news, market trends, and much more. This provides our Agents with relevant content that they can share on their own social channels.
LOCAL SOCIAL
HUNT HAPPENINGS
Our Branches and Core Businesses have their own business pages on Facebook to share what’s happening within the branch and local community, including announcements of new Agents that have joined the office, local real estate market data, unique listings, and office accomplishments.
Though our Team HUNT private Facebook Group and our Since 1911 company newsletter, our Agents and Employees stay updated on all of the latest HUNT news and events, department updates, product launches and accolades within the company.
41 | Social Media
SOCIAL STREAM Our HUNT Social Stream simplifies your social media posting strategy by delivering real estate-relevant articles straight to your email inbox each week. With just a click of a button, your HUNT-curated articles will be automatically scheduled to your Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter accounts - giving you a steady stream of social media content to help keep you engaged with your followers.
AGENT ICON Agent Icon is our social media graphics generator. Simply text or email a property photo to Agent Icon and you’ll receive over 200 professionally designed, HUNT-branded graphics that you can use to promote your listing on Facebook and Instagram.
42 | Social Media
lEaD GENERaTION
43 | Lead Generation
lEaD GENERaTION We take pride in providing unique, innovative tools to help our Sales Professionals attain more business. That’s why we employ cutting-edge lead capture systems targeting both buyers and sellers to create more business for you than any other real estate firm.
44 | Lead Generation
LISTING SYNDICATION By way of our marketing partnerships with the most highlytrafficked real estate search engines, HUNT provides exposure of all of our listings to the widest possible audience: • Zillow • Trulia • Realtor.com • Homes.com • Homesnap • LuxuryRealEstate.com (HUNT Distinctive Properties only)
45 | Lead Generation
THE HUNT ® HOTLINE The HUNT Hotline is our exclusive curbside lead capture service. With just one call to the number on your yard sign, customers receive immediate access to every detail about your listing and are instantly connected to you maximizing your chances of converting them into a buyer.
PROSHOW SM POWERED BY SHOWINGTIME Our state-of-the-art centralized appointment scheduling service is the most effective system for showing your listings. • Staffed by live operators seven days per week • Tracks and catalogs all showing appointments • Proactive marketing and prospecting system • Truly objective pricing strategy tool
PERCY ® Our exclusive partnership with Percy connects potential sellers with your buyers by aggregating our buyer data to give sellers direct insight into how many buyer matches HUNT has for their home.
OPEN HOUSE CONNECT As the industry’s top end-to-end open house lead generation system, Open House Connect is an Open House visitor registration app that enables the capture of contact information of every potential buyer that visits an Open House. With Open House Connect every lead is digitally captured for 100% follow-up. • Streamlined Lead Capture • Automated Email Follow-Up • AMP Integration • Seller Reports • Works on All Devices
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER Our Customer Service Center provides live, professional responses to customer inquiries received via our website, including lead response on IDX listings – creating the potential for more lead opportunities.
ETEAM We receive thousands of listing inquiries each year. Leads on HUNT listings go directly to the listing Agent without a referral fee. Our eTeam has access to all other inbound company-generated leads from our website, as well as our third-party partnerships including ERA, Zillow Group, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and Buyside.
48 | Lead Generation
sEllING & bUYING sTRaTEGIEs
49 | Selling & Buying Strategies
SELLER SELECT SM Our Seller Select listing strategy, featuring our exclusive Six Steps to Success, is an innovative and comprehensive property marketing plan. Available in print and digital presentation formats, the marketing and technology tools included in Seller Select are guaranteed to help you win and sell more listings.
ERA SELLERS SECURITY PLAN SM “We will sell your house or ERA Real Estate will buy it!®” There is no stronger commitment in real estate and it is only available through HUNT Real Estate ERA Sales Professionals. This innovative program as part of Seller Select gives owners of qualified properties the assurance that their home will sell within a finite sales period. If it doesn’t sell, ERA Franchise Systems LLC will buy it.*
For more information:
Agent Name Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Office: (123) 123-1234 Cell: (123) 234-2345 first.last@huntrealestate.com HUNTrealestate.com
IS THE ERA SELLERS SECURITY PLANSM RIGHT FOR ME? I
Do you have a set time frame in which you need to move?
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Are you ready to get your property in the best position to sell?
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Are you looking to buy new construction but don’t have a solid plan to sell your current property?
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Is retirement or an assisted living community in your future?
Conditions and limitations apply; including but not limited to: seller and house must meet specific qualifications, and purchase price will be determined solely by ERA Franchise Systems LLC, based upon a discount of the home’s appraised value. Additionally, a second home must be purchased through a broker within 6 months of the close date of the SSP property designated by ERA Franchise Systems LLC. Call your local participating ERA professional to review details. Not available in all areas.
Williamsville Clarence Office 8780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 Office: (716) 633-5350
ERA SELLERS SECURITY PLAN SM
WE WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE OR ERA REAL ESTATE WILL BUY IT Timing is everything when it comes to selling your home. If your home doesn’t sell by a set time, ERA Franchise Systems LLC will buy it from you.
*Conditions and limitations apply; including but not limited to: seller and house must meet specific qualifications, and purchase price will be determined solely by ERA Franchise Systems LLC, based upon a discount of the home’s appraised value. Additionally, a second home must be purchased through a broker within 6 months of the close date of the SSP property designated by ERA Franchise Systems LLC. Not available in all areas.
50 | Selling & Buying Strategies
BUY DESIGN SM Our one-of-a-kind Buy Design program is a step-bystep process designed to guide your buyers on their homeownership journey - making it easier, more enjoyable and less expensive.
NEW CONSTRUCTION From contemporary homes to luxury developments, we represent many exceptional new home builders and can offer you a custom marketing presentation tailored specifically to your Client’s needs.
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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES J U LY /AU G U ST
2018
From sophisticated city homes to sprawling country estates, the marketing of a luxury listing is often more intricate than that of a conventional home - and the sellers of these special properties expect only the best. Our HUNT Distinctive Properties Marketing Plan establishes HUNT Real Estate ERA as the luxury real estate expert.
THE GREATEST VALUE IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
HUNT DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES MAGAZINE Published bi-monthly, the HUNT Distinctive Properties Magazine showcases our entire luxury real estate portfolio.*
The network's only real estate affiliate representing luxury buyers and sellers throughout all of Western, Central and Upstate New York.
FEATURED PROPERTY 16093 Round Island Clayton, NY 13624
*To qualify for HUNT Distinctive Properties in New York State the listing price MUST be a minimum of $600,000. Minimum list price for Arizona is $750,000.
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CaREER DEVElOPMENT
54 | Career Development
CaREER DEVElOPMENT Wherever you are in your real estate career, we offer a wealth of opportunities to help you strengthen your knowledge and expertise. It’s why we’re known as “The Training Company” and why we have some of the industry’s most productive sales professionals working with us. We offer the most convenient training in the industry through our HUNT Learning platform - on-demand and there when you need it most! • Online, On-Demand Courses • Live Events, Both In Person and Via Zoom • One-on-One Mentoring & Coaching • Sales Skills Development • Leadership Development
HUNT LEARNING Whether you’ve spent many years in the industry or are just starting out, the HUNT Learning platform provides education for sales professionals at all levels, equipping you with the tools and training to have a successful career in real estate. • HUNT Kickstart - the best new agent training program in the industry, meant to get you up and running fast, but with the skills you need to be successful long term. • Sales Skills Seminars - learn new ways to prospect, stay up on industry trends, and learn how to close more deals. • Productivity Tools - discover ways to use the vast suite of free tech tools provided to streamline your business and be more productive. • Social Media - leverage the power of social media to generate more business - learn the best strategies to take advantage of all the popular platforms. • Live Events - find links to all the live events held throughout our regions - hear from experts in all areas of real estate, with the opportunity to ask questions and interact.
56 | Career Development
THE TEAM CONCEPT The Most Team-Friendly Real Estate Company in the NationTM. • The power of people working together toward a common set of objectives • Agent-friendly team policy • Role descriptions and organizational charts for team members • Training for all team members • A solution to: - Deal Administration - Transaction Management - How to best deploy available resources - How to distribute and manage leads
57 | Career Development
RElOCaTION DEPaRTMENT
58 | Relocation Department
HUNT ® RElOCaTION Ranked among the top 1% of all brokers nationwide, the Relocation Division of HUNT Real Estate ERA has a stellar reputation in the industry and holds Primary Broker status with Cartus and other leading relocation management companies. • Cartus Platinum Designation since 2001 • Winner of 5 Cartus Masters Cups and Mobility Cup • USAA Movers Advantage Eagle Award Winner • Geico Partnership Excellence Award
59 | Relocation Department
HUNT ® RElOCaTION PROGRaMs HUNT CASH BACK PROGRAM An Employee Benefit Service program, HUNT CASH BACK is offered exclusively by HUNT to local companies throughout our market areas. For participating companies, HUNT becomes the recommended real estate resource for its Employees, giving them the ability to earn cash back on the sale and/or purchase of their property, plus additional savings on their mortgage application fees from HUNT Mortgage.
SENIOR PREFERENCE ® Our Senior Preference program assists those 55 and older in the sale or purchase of real estate, as well as any relocation needs they may have. This unique program connects the Client with a highly-qualified HUNT Agent who works with them to promote the sales effort of their home.
sTRaTEGIC PaRTNERsHIPs
61 | Strategic Partnerships
sTRaTEGIC PaRTNERsHIPs It’s not just what you know, but who you know that makes a difference. Our affiliations help generate additional business opportunities for our sales professionals.
ERA REAL ESTATE With Brokers and Real Estate Professionals across the globe, our relationship with ERA Real Estate and the Realogy® network puts the power of a global brand behind each of our Agents and their properties. • 2,300 ERA offices | 44 states | 31 countries • 36,000 ERA sales associates worldwide • HUNT is the #1 Largest Broker in the ERA Real Estate network
HOME WARRANTY Our Home Warranty partner offers competitively-priced, affordable home protection plans for both buyers and sellers. Plans from our partners help protect homeowners from the high cost and hassle of covered emergency home repairs with repair service plans that cover parts and labor to repair critical electrical, gas, heating, cooling, and water systems.
62 | Strategic Partnerships
INDUSTRY AND LOCAL AFFILIATIONS HUNT is the only member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate representing luxury buyers and sellers throughout all of Western and Upstate New York.
The Realty Alliance (TRA) is a network of North America's elite real estate firms. TRA members have access the best and latest ideas and solutions to make them the most qualified to provide expert analysis and guidance.
HUNT Relocation holds Principal Broker status with Cartus, the world’s largest corporate relocation company. SM
HUNT is the Official Real Estate & Relocation Company of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. TM
63 | Strategic Partnerships
MEETINGs & EVENTs
64 | Meetings & Events
MEETINGs & EVENTs From branch sales meetings to regional “Lunch & Learn” sessions to our annual awards gala, our company events keep our Agents engaged and inspired to be even more successful.
ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION The HUNT Annual Awards, our most anticipated event of the year, recognizes the individual and collective achievements of our Agents and branches from the previous year.
65 | Meetings & Events
66 | Meetings & Events
ERA ® INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE (IBC) IBC is an annual celebration honoring the top Agent and company achievements within ERA Real Estate. Held in a world-class setting, this event offers valuable education and training sessions, as well as excellent networking and socializing opportunities. Previous IBC locations have included Las Vegas, Dallas, Orlando, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.
67 | Meetings & Events
PROfEssIONal wORK ENVIRONMENT
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HUNT BRANCHES Our state-of-the-art branches feature everything you need to be your most productive. • Professional Meeting Space • Bizhub for Scanning/Printing/Faxing • Agent Resource Area • High-Speed WiFi • Conference Phone Line • Key Fob Entry • Personalized Agent Space 69 | Professional Work Environment
EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP Our highly-skilled Branch Directors are the best in the industry, providing mentoring, coaching, training and professional guidance - all within a motivational environment. You will also be surrounded by talented administrative support and colleagues, all working together to help each other be their most successful.
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bENEfITs & bUsINEss PROGRaMs
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HUNT ® ADVANTAGE We have partnered with Walsh Duffield to offer a comprehensive benefits solution that includes health, vision, dental and life insurance. Their advisors will help you understand your options and assist you with attaining a health care plan that will make the most sense for you and your current needs.
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RECRUITING APPRECIATION PROGRAM (RAP) Available to all HUNT sales professionals and Employees, RAP allows you to earn a cash incentive as our way of saying “thank you” for helping to build the future of our company.
PAPERLESS TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT We utilize secure, cloud-based platforms to provide you with everything you need to start and close a deal. Your dashboard allows you to access and manage all of your real estate forms, contracts, documents and contacts from virtually anywhere.
CYBERSECURITY Protecting your information is of the utmost importance. We employ top-of-the-line security software to ensure your data, and that of your Clients, is fully secure. All branches are firewall protected, which provides unprecedented security against cyber threats and intrusions. Through Google, we have enhanced email security to protect against spam and phishing activities.
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COMPANY DISCOUNTS These are just a few of the organizations we have partnered with that offer HUNT Agents and Employees discounted rates for their services. For a complete list, contact helpdesk@huntrealestate.com.
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COMMUNITY OUTREaCH
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COMMUNITY OUTREaCH Contributing and giving back to the communities in which we work and live is one of the most important elements of the HUNT Mission. Through our involvement with the United Way, we actively take part in initiatives throughout each of our market areas. This includes our ePledge campaign and our annual HUNT CommUNITY Day, where all HUNT Branches and Core Businesses come together on the same day to participate in community service projects in their local communities.
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