Welcome to the Woods Bros family! January 18th, 2012
Russ Babahanov
Ruslan (Russ) Babahanov joins the Country Club office. He grew up in Russia and came to the United States in 1994 to attend the University of Nebraska where in majored in Finance. Russ married Olga in 2001 and they have three beautiful children- 2 girls and a boy that keep them very active. Their hobbies include fishing, hunting, boating and anything outdoors. He is also an avid Husker fan! Russ can be reached at 402-525-5754 or Ruslan.Babhanov@woodsbros.com.
Tezra Greder
Tezra Greder joins the Country Club office.She grew up in western Pennsylvania and has been in Nebraska for 7 years now with her husband, Greg and 6 month old son! She was in the mortgage lending industry for 14 years and is looking forward to helping you with your real estate needs! Tezra can be reached at 402-312-9524 or Tezra.Greder@woodsbros.com.
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Marlene Bandars named January Shining Star January 9th, 2012
CEO Gene Brake presents Marlene Bandars with the Shining Star Award
Marlene Bandars, staff member at the Woods Bros Realty Lincolnshire Square office, is the January Shining Star recipient.
One of her many nominations read:
“Marlene takes on a challenge with a smile on her face and determination. She always tries to find ways to simplify our business lives whether it be time or money savings. As her time permits, she is willing to help with projects that she certainly would not have to assist with. Not only does she assist, she asks if she can help before even being asked.
She has volunteered to do work for the other support staff when they are over-loaded and is just a joy to be around. I can’t say enough about Marlene’s infectious attitude and work ethic. If you were to look up the definition of team player, you would see a picture of Marlene. She sets the bar high for others to strive toward.”
Shining Stars are HomeServices of Nebraska associates, including managers, employees and agents, who help make our company a better place for our customers, clients and for each other. Nominees must exemplify the following:
- The person went out of their way to exceed the HomeServices of Nebraska Standards and best practices.
- The gesture or service was above and beyond normal job requirements or expectations.
- The employee, manager or agent went beyond the call of duty to ensure the needs of a customer, fellow employee or agent.
Anyone is invited to nominate employees, agents or managers who have displayed The Shining Star Spirit. For someone to be recognized, a Shining Star Nomination Form must be submitted by the 15th of every month. *A participant is eligible to win one (1) time per year.
Shining Star Values
Positive Attitude – A positive attitude is focusing on what is useful, beneficial and worthwhile in each and every situation. Your attitude is displayed through your words, actions and facial expressions with your customers and those around you.
Accountable - Accountable is being responsible for your actions and behaviors as they impact customers and those around you.
Responsive – Being responsive is being open to the situation as it occurs and responding in a sensitive manner to meet needs and expectations.
Teamwork – Teamwork is helping each other win and taking pride in each other’s victories. No one person or department alone can provide for the comprehensive needs of our customers. We achieve our goals when working together as a team.
No Excuses – A culture of no excuses acknowledges when mistakes or perceived shortcomings are made and seeks to correct or make right rather than rationalize or justify the problem.
Exemplary - To serve as a model or example of positive action; strive for high performance standards and deliver results. Demonstrate technical competence. Set high standards for self, demonstrating integrity and superior customer service skills.
Responsibility – Responsibility is acting with initiative and understanding that our organization and our customers are depending on us.
Service - Service is everything we do to exceed the needs and expectations of our customers at all times.
Safety – Demonstrate the importance of safety and how it may influence our daily lives.
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Arla Meyer named Lincolnshire managing broker January 6th, 2012
Arla Meyer
Arla Meyer takes over the managing broker position at the Woods Bros Realty Lincolnshire Square office.
Meyer replaces Gene Ward, who retired at the end of the year, and has been assistant managing broker under him since 2006. She has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1994 and also has earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. She’s active in new construction and is a Premier Property Specialist.
“I believe Arla is the perfect candidate for this position due to her years as assistant sales manager and her dedication to the real estate industry,” said CEO Gene Brake.
Meyer is involved with the local, state and national boards of REALTORS® and is the 2012 president of the local chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR). She teaches at the Larabee School of Real Estate and the Multiple Listing Service and is the current chairperson for the Equal Opportunity Committee with the local board. Also at the local level, she’s serving a second term on the Board of Directors for the Governmental Affairs committee, in addition to serving on the Affordable Housing, MLS, Nominating, and Budget Committees and being active with Young Professionals Networking.
At the state level, she’s the current vice chairperson of the Statewide Professional Standards Review Committee, plus she serves on the Governmental Affairs and Affordable Housing committees.
Woods Bros Realty, an affiliate of HomeServices of America, is a full-service company offering over 120 years of expertise in real estate as well as experience in mortgage, title, closing, and insurance services. Providing an easier way to buy and sell, nearly 300 sales associates work with clients in Lincoln, Seward, Beatrice, York, Wahoo, Grand Island and surrounding areas. For more information about Woods Bros Realty, visit www.WoodsBros.com.
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December By the Numbers January 6th, 2012
We ended the year with a strong month, making our final 2011 better than 2010. It is a sellers market out there, as the inventory of listings for sale is extremely low. Here are the December numbers from all Woods Bros offices, including Lincoln, Seward, York, Beatrice and Grand Island:
- $35,560,565 Total Volume Closed (Up 3% from Dec. 2010)
- 264 Total Sides Closed (Up 18% from Dec. 2010)
- 206 Sides Placed Under Contract (Up 36% from Dec. 2010)
- 327,679 Page Views on WoodsBros.com
- 36,317 User Sessions on WoodsBros.com
- 4,573 User Sessions from Mobile Devices
- 34 New Saved Searches on WoodsBros.com
- 913 New Saved Properties on WoodsBros.com
- 152 New Customers/Clients on WoodsBros.com
- 1,231 Daily Active Users on Facebook.com/WoodsBros
- 84 Text Inquiries to WOODS at 59559
- 2,266 Guided Tour Views at WoodsBros.com
- 20 Views on MyWoodsBrosTV.com
View our monthly Market Snapshot here.
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