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September 2008
September 27, 2008
September 24, 2008
Challenging our Team
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty 
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
Every Thursday morning I hold a sales meeting at 8am at our Blue Jay meeting room. Typically the meeting lasts 30 to 40 minutes and our team is brought up to speed with the latest happenings in the market, and our community. In the meeting we also hi-light new listings that will be caravaned later that morning and other various topics.
In last weeks meeting I did a recap year to date of where we stand as a company. I revised our production goal for the company to 6.5 Million in gross commissions. This is a very agressive goal. In order for us to achieve that number, each agent needs to close 3 more transactions prior to the end of the year. This doesn't seem like a lot for each agent, but in the current market to accomplish this over the next 3 months is a pretty tall order.
I know my team has it in them. Current agent count is 62 agents. The target for closed sides till the end of the year is 186.
I'll keep you posted on our progress on the way to our "Number"
September 22, 2008
Lake Arrowhead Luxury Market Update
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
The following chart shows all single family home sales in Lake Arrowhead over $1,200,000 for the last 180 days as of September 21, 2008 according to the Rim Association of Realtors. Each company is listed that had a sale where they represented either a buyer or seller.
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty has done more high end property sales than all other companies in our market place combined for this period.
Firm
Seller
Buyer
Total
Share Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge
7
6
13
54% Re/Max Lake Arrowhead
3
3
6
25% Out of Area
0
2
2
8% Prudential California
1
0
1
4% Mountain Country Realty
1
0
1
4% Lynne B. Wilson
0
1
1
4% Windermere
0
0
0
0% Totals
12
12
24
September 19, 2008
Who Says there aren't any buyers in the Market
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
I have heard many times recently that people just don't feel there are any buyers out there. We are carrying a lot of inventory...
A few days ago, a property was listed. It is a bank owned home. One of my agents got a call from one of their buyers that it looked interesting and wanted more information. The agent called the listing agent to get the information they needed.
When our agent got a hold of the listing agent, they were told that there were 12 offers pending on that particular property.
Well... I guess there are at least 12 buyers out there...
Bank Owned Properties on the Mountain
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
I picked up the LA Times yesterday morning and saw that they were reporting that in some markets in So. California bank owned properties represented 70 to 80% of their market.
I did some figures this morning to determine what percentage of our sales here on the mountain over the last 60 days were bank owned or REO properties. For the last 60 days from Crestline to Green Valley Lake according to Rim Association of Realtors, there were 147 properties that sold. 46 of those were bank owned or REO. That represents 31% of our total market.
In Lake Arrowhead, there were 57 sales of which 10 were bank owned. This represents 17%. I am hearing... the only thing that is selling is Bank Owned property... while that may be accurate in other markets, on the mountain, and particularly in Lake Arrowhead that is not the case.
What is selling is properties that are positioned correctly. Price is a key factor in this market. Values are selling. The reason so many bank owned properties are selling is the banks price them to move them.
If you are considering selling your property... don't be scared off by the media hype. We are making sales.
September 18, 2008
Tammy Figueroa Joins Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Steve Keefe, Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty welcomed Tammy Figueroa to his award winning sales team.
"I am delighted to have Tammy join our team. She brings a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a passion for the real estate business with her. Agents like Tammy make Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty the dynamic, organization it is" said Keefe.
Whether you are looking to buy or sell mountian property, Tammy can assist you with professional service and expertise.
Tammy Figueroa can be contacted at Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty. Her contact information is:
Tammy Figueroa
Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
909.336.7985 Office
909.528.8555 Cell
tammyfiggy@aol.com
www.tammyfigueroa.com
September 17, 2008
Rim O' The World Association of Realtors YTD Sales
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
The following chart shows sales for all property types and areas reported to Rim Association of Realtors for the period January 1, 2008 to September 16, 2008.
There were 601 listings sold for this period. Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty represented the seller in 230 of those transactions. Our next closest competitor Remax represented 81.
| Firm | Sales | Share |
| Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge | 230 | 38% |
| Remax Lake Arrowhead | 81 | 13% |
| Century 21 High Country | 60 | 10% |
| Mountain Top Producers | 41 | 7% |
| Prudential California | 25 | 4% |
| ERA Bruin/Trojan | 18 | 3% |
| Windermere | 15 | 2% |
| The Parkinson Group | 13 | 2% |
| Lynne B. Wilson and Assoc. | 11 | 2% |
| Realty World Mountian Resorts | 9 | 1% |
| Remax Crestline | 9 | 1% |
| Associates Realty | 9 | 1% |
| Century 21 Bill Baker | 8 | 1% |
| Realty World Moquin | 7 | 1% |
| Franklin Realty | 7 | 1% |
| Coldwell Banker Running Springs | 6 | 1% |
| Mountain Country Realty | 4 | 1% |
| Prime Properties | 4 | 1% |
| Exit Realty | 4 | 1% |
| Bibby Realty | 4 | 1% |
| Gregg Grant | 3 | 0.5% |
| Cozy Cabins | 3 | 0.5% |
| Ultimate Home Sales | 3 | 0.5% |
| Shear Realty | 3 | 0.5% |
| Mountain Cabin Realty | 2 | 0.3% |
| The Arrowhead Company | 2 | 0.3% |
| Lakeview Realty | 2 | 0.3% |
| Mountain Life Realty | 2 | 0.3% |
| Century 21 Prestige | 2 | 0.3% |
| Jerry Cobb | 2 | 0.3% |
| Keller Williams Lake Arrowead | 1 | 0.2% |
| Bob French | 1 | 0.2% |
| Century 21 Bonnie Blue | 1 | 0.2% |
| Lake Arrowhead Realty Co. | 1 | 0.2% |
| Tarbell | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hill Top Realty | 1 | 0.2% |
| McKay Realty | 1 | 0.2% |
| Tri-Star | 1 | 0.2% |
| Prudential Consultants | 1 | 0.2% |
| Richard Woolman | 1 | 0.2% |
| Arrowhead Mountain Realty | 1 | 0.2% |
| Sothebys | 1 | 0.2% |
| Total | 601 |
September 16, 2008
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty on the World Wide Web
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty recognizes and understands the importance of a broad exposure to the internet. The following list represents a listing of all of the websites associated with Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge realty. Currently, there are 48 live active websites owned and maintained by our company. These sites are interlinked and offer the most exposure for sellers available on the mountain. These sites are also an excellent resource for buyers some of the best values and nicest properties are showcased on these sites.
Candice Han Joins Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Steve Keefe, Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty announced today the affiliation of Candice Han and Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty.
"I am proud to have Candice on our team of award winning sales staff" said Keefe. "Candice brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. She will also enable us to serve a broader international client base."
Call Candice today to put her knowledge, experience, and dedication to work for you.
Candice can be reached at Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty. Her contact information is:
Candice Han
909.224.7789 Cell
909.336.7935 Direct Office
candice@mylakearrowheadhomes.com
Or on the world wide web at: www.mylakearrowheadhomes.com
September 15, 2008
Lisa Burnell Joins Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Steve Keefe, Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty announced today that Lisa Burnell has joined their award winning team.
Burnell a 22 year mountain resident has been providing exceptional real estate services for over 12 years. Keefe went on to say " Lisa Burnell is a top notch Realtor and I am delighted that she has joined our team. She brings with her excellent skills and a proven track record for results. In this marketplace it is critical for buyers and sellers to work with a professional... Lisa fits that description."
Lisa can be reached at the Coldwell Banker office in Blue Jay. Her contact information is:
Lisa Burnell
951.204.3447 Cell
909.336.2131 Office
lisa@arrowheadproperties.net
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