New GAR Forms Policy Sets Tone

I received an email from the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) the other day.  It was the first time I had ever received such correspondence.    For years I have railed against GAR and local realty Boards for not being able to articulate their value added message.  I just didn’t get it.   But with this new [...]

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Is GAR Doing a Netflix?

Somewhere in the maze of cubes within the Netflix, a Dilbert-esque manager thought it would be a great idea to raise prices.  And, the best part of his plan: Netflix wouldn’t have to provide their customers anything extra for it.   It would be just like free money!  Unfortunately, this strategy didn’t include a rational for [...]

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Wynd Realty Introduces a Transaction Cap

Atlanta, GA—In response to market conditions, Wynd Realty has announced two new features to their agent compensation plan.  Effectively immediately, the transaction fee for sales less than fifty thousand dollars (50K) has been lowered from $300.00 to $150.00.  “Years ago when the company began we never envisioned that many home sales less than fifty thousand [...]

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A Real Estate License is a Difference Maker

An Evolution in Mindset The real estate industry continues to be mired in its worst slump in history.  And, without any radical changes coming anytime soon; it hardly appears to be that great a time to be a sales agent.     Well, it’s all a matter of perspective. For many, real estate sales are incredibly [...]

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Wynd Realty Adds Three More DBA Companies

Atlanta GA–Wynd Realty is proud to announce three new DBA companies.  The companies and owners are: Castlegate Realty Group, Tammy Elliott (www.castlegaterealtygroup.com), Hamstead Realty, Brenda Hamstead, (www.hamsteadrealty.com) and MAK Realty, Maisha Khabir.  DBA’s traditionally have been used by larger firms or franchises to carve out specific niches.   Wynd Realty is the only brokerage in the [...]

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Wynd Realty First in Atlanta to Offer Agents a DBA Program

Atlanta, GA—Wynd Realty is the first real estate brokerage company in Atlanta to offer its agents a program that allows them to brand and advertise their services independently of broker affiliation.   Under the program, simply known as “the DBA Program”, agents can create and market their own realty companies as their own brand.  Traditionally, agents [...]

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