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Lifetime Achievement Award
Patricia Choi – Choi International
The list of nominees are….
Best Brand Integration
Gulf Coast International Properties
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Best Industry Networking
Diane Turton – Diane Turton, Realtors
Ann Chiasson - Sea to Sky Premier Properties
Bob Nathan – Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty
Jim Walberg – Keller Williams Danville
Tim Murray – Alain Pinel Realtors
Bonnie Smith – Exclusive Mountain Retreats Real Estate
Liane (Li) Read – Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring)
Rollie Jordan – Kentwood Company
Antonio & Jose Ribes – Rimontgo
Karen Bigos – Towne Realty Group, LLC
Best New Community
Devonshire House
One Hanson Place
Best Overall Marketing Package
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Hammond Residential Real Estate, LLC
Best Print Marketing
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes & Estates
Hammond Residential Real Estate, LLC
Best Website Design
Hammond Residential Real Estate, LLC
Best Website Innovation
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Billionaire’s Club
Elizabeth Stribling - Stribling & Associates
Vicki & Bill Mitchell - Carmel Realty
Glennis Beacham - Beacham & Company, REALTORS
Patricia Choi - Choi International
Extraordinary Philanthropist
Jack Cotton – Sotheby’s International Realty
Travis Reed – Harry Norman, Realtors
Jim Walberg – Keller Williams Danville
Saul Cohen – Hammond Residential Real Estate, LLC
Most Impressive Listing
Diane Turton – Diane Turton, Realtors
Dixi Applegate - Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Manyee Lui - Macdonald Realty Group Inc.
Elizabeth Stribling - Stribling & Associates
Brian Hazen - Mason Morse Real Estate
Kelly Drum – Drum Realty
Peter Butler – Carmel Realty Company
Lynn Brown Knoop – Carmel Realty Company
Most Innovative Marketing Technique
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Jack Cotton – Sotheby’s International Realty
Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes & Estate
Luxury Real Estate New Zealand
Outstanding Rookie
Courtney Jones – Carmel Realty Company
Outstanding Social Media Savvy
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New kid on the block
By Jason LeMoine
On January 23rd, EveryBlock launched with the hope of answering the age-old question, “What’s happening in my neighborhood?” Though initially serving New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco, EveryBlock is a promising newcomer to the game, and is feverishly working to expand its reach.
Essentially, EveryBlock aggregates news and other civic information along with “fun from across the Web.” This information, collected from various public and private sources, contains GIS (Geographic Information System) data, which makes it possible for users to tailor searches with incredible detail. Would you like to stay on top of building permits issued in your neighborhood? Monitor crime reports? See what people on your block are photographing? All of this and more is possible on EveryBlock, and you can even subscribe to an RSS feed of your search.
I highly recommend checking the site out and exploring for yourself. If you’re lucky enough to live in one of the three launch cities, feel free to let them know what you think. They’re very receptive and open to suggestions. If you live in another city, let them know you’re interested, and join me in eagerly anticipating EveryBlock’s inevitable expansion.
Editor’s Note:
Jason LeMoine is a Technical Account Manager with LuxuryRealEstate.com. He is responsible for many of the advanced features you find on www.LuxuryRealEstate.com, as well as the sites we’ve built for members. In the digital age, we rarely need to look far to find a flood of information, although it would be nice if that information were better-organized. EveryBlock is a strong step toward organizing some of the chaos of data from a variety of sources. I can’t wait to see where this trend goes!
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What is your home's IQ?
By Jason LeMoine
We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better...stronger...faster.
Your home may not be as cool as Lee Majors, but it has the potential. Why settle for a modern home when you can have a home of the future? Home automation—the process of creating “smart homes”—is becoming increasingly prevalent in the real estate market. Smart homes allow homeowners to control everything from lighting to security to entertainment all with the touch of a button. These systems can be controlled from any room in the house and even remotely via a computer with an internet connection.
Want your lights on a timer while you’re out of town? No problem. Hate shoveling that driveway? Have it automatically heated. One of my friend’s parents actually wired several of their rooms to a central karaoke system for parties (be careful before implementing this one—you may regret it).
Home automation doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg either. Many smart features can be implemented yourself with a trip to the hardware store and a little “do it yourself” spirit. For more complex features, installation is available for reasonable prices, and the return on investment is more than worth it. Automating certain aspects of your home can increase the resale value, add piece of mind while away, and help lower energy bills.
The next time you’re contemplating a home project, consider automation. We have the technology, and it won’t cost you six million dollars.
Editor’s Note:
Jason LeMoine is a Technical Account Manager with LuxuryRealEstate.com. He is responsible for many of the advanced features you find on www.LuxuryRealEstate.com, as well as the sites we’ve built for members.
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