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GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
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F.Y.I.
The District's sewer system became operational thirteen years ago,
on August 1, 1988. At that time it served 1,100 customers. Today
it serves over 1,722 homes and businesses. Several sewer extensions
have been added over the years, primarily in new subdivisions. All of
these extensions were added by developers or property owners at no
cost to the District. This additional growth has been a prime factor in
lowering the District's use fee charge rates. Initial rates were $85 per
quarter and are now $66.00 per quarter. The monthly charge is based
upon costs for operation and maintenance of the system, treatment costs
paid to Western Racine County Sewerage District, and capital expenditures.
Largely due to growth and responsible financial planning, the District is
no longer in debt, which has been eliminated from the user charge.
If you have any questions contact the Sanitary District Office. It is
located in the Town of Waterford Municipal building, 415 N. Milwaukee
St. The office phone number is 262-534-4646. The office is open
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. There is an emergency number,
too: 262-534-2031.
GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
A PERSONAL THANK YOU
When Ivan's condition was discovered, we wrote in the newsletter how
we had restructured our sales team's responsibilities. We want you to
know that the plan has been an exceptional success. Since May 1 our
team has posted 9 new listings, We have closed 12 unit transactions. 8
of those closed were our listings and 4 were our buyer-side sales. We
dealt with 13 written offers and put 8 of those together. What an exceptional
team I am blessed with!! They did the lion's share of the work in May
while we kept connected by e-mail and phone. There aren't enough
“wonderful-type” words to describe them and their dedication to excellence.
I stepped back into the mainstream of the business activity by the end of May,
working from my home office AND the main office. (Pam and Gwen were
happy to give me back my pager!) Together we closed $2,592,000, we will
close over $1,000,000 more by June 30……OVER our 30 month average of
$1,000,000 per month!!
THANKS AGAIN TO THESE SPECIAL PEOPLE:
So, just in case you hear somebody say that we might not be giving 110%
lately, tell them that you know differently!! J. We are dealing with a bump
in the road, but it IS working! If the Good Lord is willing, the road will be
long and fruitful with better times as the destination.
GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
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SINGLES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE REAL ESTATE SCENE
THE REALTOR'S SELLING FEE INCLUDES……?
In this era of increased and advanced technology, it is imperative
that the real estate services for which you contract should include
all of the mediums available to sell your property efficiently and
for the best price. Years ago, when I worked for another company,
the ad plan was “a three line ad once every three weeks.” If the agent
wanted more, the agent had to pay for the extra out of their 50/50 share
of the selling fee. That may have worked then, even though I discovered
soon into my 23-year career that it didn't work for me. Today, marketing
of real estate must include everything that is available, AND THEN SOME!
The common marketing plan is sometimes called the 4P Method:
Place a sign, Put in MLS, Place an ad, Pray. That method sometimes
works; works eventually keeping the property on the market longer
than it should, or, it may not work at all. The intricate nature of today's
real estate market and the well-informed buyer makes the full use of
yesterday's wisdom, today's proven methods and tomorrow's advances
absolutely necessary. When you are choosing a professional to work
with, consider your choices wisely. If you are paying for a “full-fee”
Realtor, be sure that you are getting full measure for your investment.
If you decide to choose a bargain-broker, understand that you will not
receive the full measure of marketing tools that are available nor should
you expect the full service treatment. When an agent is willing to lower
their regular fee to get your listing, consider what they will be leaving
out of their regular market and service plan. Any time you enter into a
contract for a service, the person you are hiring is charging fees equal to
their perception of the value of their services. A beginning hair dresser
charges less than a veteran with years of experience. The new doctor,
just out of school, charges less than the specialist with a track record of
success. The plumber charges according to their skills. So, too, the real
estate professional charges according to their business plan, their
experience level and their success history. An ineffective “4P Method”
could cost you valuable days on the market and could significantly
diminish your bottom line.
I have designed a market plan that works well, incorporates the
technology available today and continues to use the methods of years
ago. After all, some buyers don't even own computers. Most, however,
do. And many of our buyers are extremely advanced in the new
technologies and use those methods as their primary source for their
home-buying process. To review my program for marketing, go to
my web site: www.vernacker.com. Go to the site map and then to
the column for “Seller's Guide.” Interview Questions for Agents and The Seller's Manual will review what we do, how we do it and
exactly what to expect. Please share this with anyone that you know
who may be selling. Even if the property is on the market, about to
be on the market, or is in a different market area, the principles are
essentially the same. Glean what you can from the reports on my
web site and use the information to choose the best professional
available to you. Your success depends upon the diligence that
you use in learning as much as you can and choosing wisely. |
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