The Charleston Real Estate Advisor

John Stewart on Real Estate and Tim Geithner - Must Watch

Charleston real estate agents and taxpayers, take a look at this video and tell me what you think.  I don't know whether to laugh or cry:>)

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Home Crisis Investigation
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Spinal Tap Performance

Keller Williams Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction for a Second Consecutive Year

J.D . Powers rated Keller Williams Realty with the  highest real estate buyer satisfaction for the 2nd year in a row.  Overall satisfaction is determined by examining three factors for the home-buying experience: agent, office, and package of additional services. The Charleston Keller Williams Realty offices started in 2003 with just 5 agents and has grown to 300 agents with 4 offices in the greater Charleston area.  Congratulations Keller Williams Realty Charleston!

Keller Williams Realty is Now the 3rd Largest in the USA

 Keller Williams Realty announced today that they are now the 3rd largest real estate company in the USA based on Real Trends data.  Keller Williams Realty moved to ahead of Re/Max in 2008 based on agent count.  Number #1 was Coldwell Banker with Century 21 in second place.  We want to thank all the Charleston Keller Williams agents who have helped grow Keller Williams in Charleston.

Keller Williams Family Reunion is Going to New Orleans

 Keller Williams Realty Family Reunion will be held in New Orleans in 2010. It will be a great time. Sign up now and save fees.

Charleston Keller Williams Realty Agents Off to Orlando

We are off to Orlando for the annual Keller Williams convention (aka Keller Williams Family Reunion) on Saturday.  The guest speakers will give us insight as to what the rest of 2009 is going to be like and how fast the housing market will recover.  Thankfully, Charleston real estate has already started to recover and the March 09 sales numbers will be very strong East of the Cooper and West Ashley.

Searching for a Charleston Real Estate Agent Expert or Specialist?

To help Charleston real estate buyers and sellers find the right real estate agent for their needs, we have put together a list of real estate experts and specialists for the Charleston area.  If you are looking for someone that is an expert in your subdivision or looking for someone that handles land,  just refer to this list to find the right agent for the job.  Charleston real estate covers 3 counties and you want to find the agent that is an expert in your area.  The Charleston real estate agent expert list.

This Month In Real Estate (US): January 2009

Each month, This Month in Real Estate provides expert opinion and analysis on real estate trends across the nation.

Great Article on Keller Williams Realty in RISMedia

On January 29th, 2009 RISMedia wrote a great article on Keller Williams Realty and despite the downturn in the market,  Keller Williams Realty is out performing the general real estate market by 10 percent.   “Our strategy is no secret. We faithfully follow the sound financial model of leading with revenue - the same model our market centers follow,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty Inc. “As we watch companies throughout the country take on billions of dollars of debt, we are proud to say that our company has not one dollar of financing debt and we remain strong and financially sound. It is our joy to be able to give back to our agents during these times.” 

Keller Williams Charleston Best Buy List - Jan 26th, 2009

The Keller Williams Charleston Best Buy List is connecting buyers and sellers in Charleston with 3 more properties going under contract this week.  Here is what's new for the Keller Williams Charleston Best Buy List for Jan 26th, 2009.  Click here to see all the properties.

New listings:

• 7958 Shadow Oak in Oak Bluff Subdivision for $109,500
• 4819 Piedmont Ave in Ferndale Subdivision for $69,900 

Price Reductions:

• Ivey Hall - $14K Price Reduction!
• North Creek - $74K Price Reduction!

Under Contract:

• 2715 Coddell Ct
• 1535 Fiddler Marsh
• 2448 Surpise

 

For agents:

Instructions for agents on how to post the Best Buy List to their website.

Clint Swindall Author of Engaged Leadership will be the Keynote Speaker At Keller Williams Family Reunion

Clint Swindall, president and CEO of Verbalocity and world renowned speaker, is bringing his message to Family Reunion as the new keynote speaker.

 

Today's market demands that each and every real estate professional be a leader! Author of Engaged Leadership, Swindall will instill in you the leadership skills that you need to guide your clients through the fear and confusion of the market.

 

The Family Reunion agenda has been slightly adjusted to accommodate Swindall with the State of the Company and the Keynote Address switching slots. Click here to see the new agenda.