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I know you get a lot of junk email. I do too. I’m hoping this, the first of our monthly newsletters, will help you “cut through the noise” and focus on the need-to-know things going on here in the Market Center.
All too often, we get so busy in our day-to-day we miss important and, often times, good news! So, without further ado… I present our monthly newsletter!
Angie Mykel
Team Leader
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Michael's MCA Memo: Direct Deposit; Placester, Greensheets, and Dotloop departures
Angie's Answers: Remodel Update, Bye-bye Boomtown, KWGS Mini-Golf Tourney
Debbie Lays Down the Law: New broker hotline, Legal Bulletins 216 & 217
New KWGS marketing services: Monthly workshops & drop-in hours
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Effective 9/9:
Beginning 10/1:
Direct deposit will be available for commissions. See Michael or Shane to put that money straight in the bank.
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Remodel Update:
It’s finally here!! The big remodel you’ve been waiting for is finally upon us. After several long revisions and “value engineering” sessions, we are happy to report that we have minimized private office disruption and intrusion.
We are expecting to begin October 1st and complete by November 15th.
We will not be doing any work to the private office spaces, so those of you with office space you do not need to move furniture, take anything down, etc. Your offices will not be altered. However, there may be minor disruptions due to new flooring installation in the traffic areas, and kitchen access may be limited during most of this time. We’ll do our level best to keep everyone updated to those specific timelines.
The former “bull pen” now, “great room” will also be transformed. For those of you who work in that area, we’ll have temporary work spaces set up to meet your needs.
Any loud or noxious activity will be done mostly at night, but if you consider yourself sensitive to scents, please be advised.
Lastly, change is hard, we know. We know that you’ll be inconvenienced on some level and ask that in that moment rather than complain you harness your inner “Gary Keller” and just go lead generate. We have all worked very hard to bring this renovation to you and know that once it’s complete you’ll have a Market Center you’re even more proud to show off!
Boomtown:
As you know, the Market Center is terminating its agreement with Boomtown. For those brokers on the Market Center Boomtown plan, please set up a time to meet with Michael Norton by clicking here.
Save the date!
KWGS mini Golf Tourney: 9/23, 2pm - 5pm
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New Broker Hotline starting 9/15!
Call 206-787-1000 or email broker@kwgreaterseattle.com when you need assistance.
Brokers may no longer email debbieramos@kw.com or Debbie@debbieramos.com. This is for D.O.L. compliance, and it is imperative that brokers change their email preferences for Debbie.
D.O.L. Audits
The D.O.L. is conducting spot audits at this time; please be diligent to include all of your material correspondence to each individual file transaction, e.g.: emails, marketing fliers, and text messages. See Debbie or Michael if you have questions.
Legal Bulletins
Please familiarize yourselves with Legal Bulletins 216/217: Forms Revision and Modernization of Selling Office Commission Rules. All Legal Bulletins can be located in the NWMLS site under Rules and Policies-Legal Bulletins. Find updated FAQs about Legal Bulletin 216 here and the full text of Legal Bulletin 217 here.
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Effective October 1st, the NWMLS will be eliminating the rule that a seller provide a commission to the buyer’s agent and will be publishing the offered commission amount on all public-facing websites. These new changes will fundamentally transform the industry and your approach to the SOC conversation with clients. Be sure to tune in to KWGS classes for additional information and strategy tactics.
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Monthly Marketing Workshops: Join Kate from 10:45 am - 12:00 pm on the second Thursday of every month, beginning September 12, to build a solid foundation for your marketing and communications efforts. Have something you want covered in a future session? Let Kate know!
Drop-In Hours: Starting Sept. 15, Kate will have designated "Open Office Hours." Need a quick eye on your bio? Want recommendations on sources for curated social content? "Does this head shot make my neck look weird?" Sign up at the door for a 15-minute slot for those times when you need a thought partner.
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