We recently added a section to our blog focused on real estate careers. In this article, we cover 8 ways our team is growing for the long term. We feel very fortunate to know our business is growing at a healthy pace, even though inventory is low and sales in the larger market are decreasing. 

This says a lot about our agents - Chris, Shelley, and Tammy - who are all receiving awesome client feedback. Their consistent focus on customer service has attracted a lot of loyal fans who are happily referring their friends and family to our team. 

Our growing client base has created an opportunity for a new agent to join us in 2017. The next agent to join us will have the same client focus as Chris, Shelley and Tammy. Our next agent will also embrace our

The most rewarding part of real estate is knowing you helped someone reach an important goal and that they genuinely appreciate you for your efforts. That, and knowing in the process you've gained a new friend. More than anything else this is what we work for on our team.

Chris Venden, Shelley Lazzareschi, and Tammy Steiner are all receiving some very rewarding feedback, which is a direct reflection of their commitment to their clients. Here are a few recent examples that have been posted by their clients online. 

Chris Venden

"Chris was amazing! Buying our condo with her was a walk in the park. She went above and beyond the call of duty in every regard and made the whole process smooth and efficient. Every time we had a question or needed help,

Here's the vision we have for our real estate agents as our team continues to grow:

We're known as being among the best real estate agents in Madison and South Central Wisconsin. Our clients trust us because they know we're competent, they know we care, and they know we devote extra time and attention to their goals.

The best part of our real estate team is the people. 

We're learning each new person who joins us is raising the bar for the team and influencing all of us to become better agents. We all have different personality types and different strengths, but we're all very similar in a few key ways, too. Here are 7 traits shared by the members of our team. 

Seven Characteristics Shared by our Real Estate Agents

1. We have positive

Last year was an eventful year for our team and clients. It was our first full year at our new brokerage, RE/MAX Preferred, where we couldn’t be happier. Thank you Pam and Dan for making RE/MAX a great place to practice real estate! You've gone out of your way to support us through a year of change. 

2016 was a year of improvement, including these 3 big changes:

• Joe Molloy joined our team as our resident MacGyver. For the past year he’s been providing awesome support for our team and clients. Thank you Joe for all you do!
• Shelley Lazzareschi joined us as our newest agent. If you’ve had the pleasure of working with Shelley, you know first-hand she’s a real pro.
• We launched our mobile app, so you can customize your property searches and

There are two basic ways real estate teams assign credit for closings. One way is to give each agent credit for their closings on Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and on the MLS. The other way is to assign the credit for each closing to the team leader. We believe the first approach is a great way to ensure the long-term success and stability of the team. Here are 5 reasons why.

5 Reasons Agents on Teams Should Receive Credit for their Closings

1. When agents receive credit for their closings, it gives them reward and recognition for their work. 
2. It shows each agent what they've accomplished and helps them set goals for the future.
3. It creates transparency and a sense of friendly competition. Sharing the credit means everyone on the team knows the

Our real estate team is moving in a great direction. Every agent on the team is growing their business and receiving awesome client feedback. Now we're rolling out a plan that builds on this momentum and ensures a prosperous career for everyone on the team. The plan helps each new agent get off to a successful start, enjoy a great career, and even fund their retirement. Below is the road map for our team going forward. 

Invest in the Team

Each month we invest $2,500 into our website to improve our brand and marketing. This long-term focus is paying off. New traffic from Google is up 19% from last year and 49% from the year before. Our site is receiving a ton of great feedback. Each year it's attracting dozens of great clients who are happy to work