This is a fantastic article! Just follow this link:

www.realblogging.com/stefan-swanepoel/the-top-10-trendsetters-for-2008  

There is a very good reason why Keller Williams continues to grow! If you want to know more please let me know!

Thanks,

Brian Rule
Team Leader
Keller Williams Premier Realty
309-303-0557
brule@kw.com
www.kwpeoria.com

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We have a great training calendar set-up for January!  Here is a link to the calendar:

 Click Here —>  January Training Calendar

Take a look and let me know if you have a question or if you would like more information about a training.

Yours in Success,

Brian Rule

As we enter 2009 it means time to focus on the goals for the year. Keller Williams was the only large real estate company in the Peoria area that saw growth in 2008 over 2007! That was in both units and volume of sales Every other large company saw decreases, some into double-digit drops.

We are poised to continue our growth in 2009 by focusing on our education and training. It means running lean and making every dollar spent work harder towards the bottom line!

It’s going to be a great year!

Thanks,
Brian
Www.kwpeoria.com
Team Leader
Keller Williams Premier Realty
309-282-1569

The national media has continued to show the “Doom and Gloom” with our national economy.  However, when it comes to Peoria, we are not being faced with the same harsh outlook.  Take a look at the information below, and you will see why it’s great to live in the Peoria area:

• Peoria – Boom Town, On 11/27/08, Central Illinois received national media attention for showing signs of prosperity during this tough economic time.  Check out the news video at:  http://www.peoriachamber.org/goto/PeoriaNationalNews

• Local economic information specific to Peoria:
  • Unlike the 80s, we are diversified and some of those new sectors do well in a down economy.
  • Housing has not fallen apart like in the 80s and agri-business is at a much higher productivity level compared to the 80s
  • Peoria had a banner year in 2007 with manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare having their best years in a long time – this trifecta gave us a safety net for times like this.
  • Retail sales maybe down nationally, but “Black Friday” sales were up 3-5% compared to this time last year
  • We have less housing inventory in 2008 than we did in 2007.  Most areas are seeing an increase, where we saw a decrease.
  • We have fewer foreclosures in 2008 than in 2007.
  • 80% of our population stated they are not behind in their payments and do not foresee them getting behind in their payments.
  • 96% of the homes that are priced right are selling

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks

Brian Rule

Team Leader

Keller Williams Premier Realty

309-303-0557

brule@kw.com

www.kwpeoria.com  

Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman for Keller Williams Realty, is coming to the Chicagoland area on September 11th.  He also wrote the national best seller - The Millionaire Real Estate Agent.  He is going to be discussing his new book - Shift.  The event will be held at the Wyndham O’Hare hotel in Rosemont from 8-2PM

This event is for any and all Real Estate Professionals that are looking for ways to thrive in today’s market.  Here is a breakdown of what he will be discussing:

Here is the link to register, the cost is $15 and includes a copy of his new book - Shift:
http://www.millionairesystems.com/msys/shifttour.html

Also check out the link to see other areas of the country that the tour is scheduled to be at.  This should be a wonderful event for any agents, regardless of firm, to learn what top agents around the country are doing to be successful in any market condition.

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