The KW Daily Update

INTRODUCING DIGITAL INK

At Keller Williams we are committed to providing you with the most cutting edge technology package available at "true cost" instead of up-charging you for company profits, like most other companies do. And at the same time, we need to maintain a "cost neutral" package so that the owners aren't losing money. It's a delicate balance as contracts and costs change regularly. This past year the offices both lost money with the technology packages due to increases and contract usage adjustments. Typically that would mean that we would need to raise the monthly technology fee to be cost neutral. WELL, NOT EXACTLY! Your very wise Agent Leadership Council came up with the ultimate win-win solution for you all so that we can keep the technology fee as is.

As of December 31st we will be changing from DocuSignto Digital Ink
http://www.wra.org/DigitalInk/?terms=digital%20ink
Digital Ink is very similar to DocuSign. In fact, if you have used DocuSign you should have no trouble using Digital Ink. Above is the link to Digital Ink, training videos and user manuals.

PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31st... If you have 'pendings' you should make a copy of those files, save as a PDF. For those transactions already closed, we have full files for so no copy is necessary.

Matt Doyle, our Compliance Broker, will be offering a handful of trainings in the month of December. See the training calendar for specific dates and locations. If you LOVE DocuSign and want to continue using it, you can purchase a monthly unlimited subscription for a very reasonable rate (under $15). And all of you already get five free folders each month.

CONGRATULATIONS PAMELYN MELLER--CULTURAL ICON!

Keller Williams Crossroads is proud to announce that Pamelyn Meller has been selected to represent our region as a Cultural Icon! A Cultural Icon is a lifetime appointment, the honor is given to only two associates from each Keller Williams region each year who have demonstrated what it means to live and grow the company culture. Keller Williams culture can be encompassed in the idea that work is never more important than family, and the idea of succeeding in business by serving customers-rather than self interest. As an eEdge Ambassador, Pamelyn has contributed countless hours of support and training to our associates. She also currently serves on the ALC, providing leadership by example and conducting her business by following the KW models. She sets an example for our associates by being in the office daily and attending all of the local and national training opportunities and shares her knowledge by teaching classes in our market center. Congratulation Pamelyn and thank you for all you do to exemplify the true meaning of being a Keller Williams Cultural Icon.

THE ROAD HOME--HOLIDAY FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
Are you interested in sponsoring a family at The Road Home, site of KW's Red Day 2011? If so, please email Sara at frontdesk316@kw.com to receive more information. Thank you!

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR CAR?
Do you know of someone who is looking to sell their car? I’m looking to get a car for my son Logan. I would like something safe and reliable (under $2000 would be great). Thanks! Jessica Nytes, Homestead Title Co, 608.203.4800

$$$ PRICING WORK$HOP $$$
As a firm, Keller Williams Realty is the most accurate in Dane County - As a group you are the most accurate when you compare original list price vs. actual sale price. Plus you sell your listings much faster than the other firms. However, pricing has never been more difficult. Because of that, we are holding a pricing workshop and ask you all to attend.

Tuesday, December 20th 1-3 @Madison West Training Center

To get the most out of this workshop, we recommend that you do a CMA in whatever style or format that you do for the following:
• A single family
• Two story home built in 2005 in Fitchburg
• Three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2400 square feet.
• Two car + garage, basement not finished with some exposure.

Your participation and sharing will make this class a true gem so be prepared to share what works best for you. From this course you will also be able to gleem off best practices from many of our top Agents!

Class Structure:
1-1:30 Class will share how they came up with price.
1:30 - 2 What is a "comp"?
2-2:15 Bobbie Sumenek to share how she does "mapping"
2:15-2:30 - 3 Devery to share his amazing "spreadsheet"
2:30 - 3 How do you present this information

CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT & KELLY!
Congratulations to Matt & Kelly (Webster) Doyle on their recent marriage! Matt is the compliance broker for KW Madison and Kelly is a top agent in our Crossroads office. We wish you all the best!

Kaitlyn - Maid of Honor (Matt's daughter), Kelly, Matt, and Christopher – Best Man (Matt's son)