In the market for a new home and have…oh, $150 million to spare? Then you’ll love this list of the 1o Most Expensive Homes on Zillow.com!
And even if your price range is a little more modest, you can still appreciate the architecture and amenities that accompany these enormous estates. Check it out, and tell us which one’s your favorite!
Summa Real Estate Group is very excited to announce our newest broker, Diane Jette. Diane has been a very active member of the real estate community for many years and we are very proud to have her join our team!
Help us welcome Diane to Summa by giving her a call at 503-706-0262, or send her an e-mail!
Notice anything different about our blog? Check out the shnazzy, new Search Feature on the right-hand side of our page. You can start your home search, while you’re reading up on the latest market news!
Looking for a condo in Beaverton, or maybe some acreage outside of Hillsboro? Click on the tabs to make your listings specific to your needs. If you don’t see your neighborhood as an option, have no fear! We’ll be adding more and more Areas in the days to come.
Try out it and then tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us make our site more user-friendly!
Summa Real Estate recently ironed out our own Facebook Fan Page! You can check out daily updates about Summa business, Summa friends (ie. other real estate pros), and read up on interesting market news that could very well help with your home search.
Speaking of market news, check out this article on Techcrunch.com. It’s about how a lot of companies are customizing their Facebook Fan pages with applications that track or analyze the demographics of their fans. If that idea seems a little abstract, the article gives some great examples:
“Messages can be targeted to fans based on their age, gender, country, city, or exact geo-location…A spa having a slow weekend could entice women customers to “Bring in three friends and get 25% off.”
Essentially, it’s a way for businesses to better understand who they’re talking to and how to reach their prime consumers/clients. Now, we don’t always like the “big brother” aspect that can accompany ad targeting. What we do like is that fans have to Opt-In. That means, you’re not automatically signed up to receive these targeted offers. You have to willingly sign up for them.
We think that privacy is and always will be the counter-point to these types of opportunities. The balancing act is all about respecting your fans’ privacy, but also making sure the people who could really benefit from your product or service hear about it.
What do you think about textual Ads? Too much intrusion or ingenious idea? We’d love to hear your thoughts. By the way, are you a Facebook fan of Summa Real Estate? Check it out! We promise, your privacy is a priority.
Heads up, real estate professionals! If you’re not headed to the Agent Reboot conference this Wednesday, you could get left behind!
Agent Reboot is all about the future of real estate and the potential to grow and improve your business online. Whether you’re a lender or agent, principle broker or office manager, this conference is for YOU.
You’ll get a full day of expert panels/discussions on digital marketing, social media, and new real estate-related technology. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with some of the best local real estate professionals. You really can’t afford to miss this…
Still undecided? Here’s some more helpful information:
A great event for a great cause–Summa is proud to be a sponsor of the third annual Taste of Portland!
Don’t miss out on delicious food from more than 25 local restaurants and caterers. Then raise your padels for the silent and oral auction! It’s all happening tonight!
Proceeds go to the Oregon Association of REALTORS® HOME Foundation. They provide financial resources to 501(c)(3) organizations that encourage homeownership for Oregonians at or below local median income.
Tickets are only $30/person or $50/2 tickets. For more information, check out: www.oregonrealtors.org. Hope to see you there!
We are so excited to announce the addition of a fantastic Westside realtor…
Jason Merritt is an Aloha native. He specializes in residential real estate, primarily in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Cornelius and Forest Grove.
Welcome to the Summa team, Jason! We are so glad to have you aboard.
If you’d like to touch base with our new agent or hear more about opportunities with the Summa team, give us a shout. We really are lucky to have the best agents in the business.
Bill Toomey said,
“It is always possible to improve.“
We tend to agree with Bill. At Summa, we’re always working hard to improve our performance, as well as our relationships with clients and fellow agents.
Maybe you’re currently working with an agent. Maybe you’re interested in finding one to help with your home search or sale. The SF Gate outlines the top 5 signs of a lagging agent; good information when you’re looking for real estate help and a great reminder for agents looking to improve upon their service.
Check out the list and then let us know what you think. Your feedback helps us continue our commitment to providing the best service and expertise in today’s changing real estate market.
The great debate in marketing today is whether or not print, as a medium, is going kaput.
With a tempestuous real estate market, brokers want to make the most of every ad dollar. So, should you keep your funds in the classified section or shift them all online? Our friend Frank, and his handy Wheel-Estate-Cam, has a few, very relevant suggestions…
Check him out, then tell us what you think…Are you advertising online exclusively? Do you have a web presence, at all?
Interested in reading more about the print vs. online ad debate? Here are some more articles/sites we dug up:
Attention Northeast neighborhood home buyers and sellers… Summa is moving in! Have a question about your home’s worth or interested in local properties on the market? Come by and see us!
And, of course, we’d love your recommendations for the best cup of coffee and lunch spots nearby.
