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Merry Christmas from your Friends at SCHMIDT REALTY GROUP!
‘Tis the season… for snow and shopping, skiing and skating, and sitting by the fire with friends & family. We hope you enjoy everything this wonderful season brings. At SCHMIDT it’s also the season to say thank you! Thank you to all of you who invited us into your homes and into your lives this year. It was a privilege to help you find a great new place to call home.
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In This Issue:
Play a Christmas Carol Word Scramble 
Check out our new listings and see what’s been selling.
Find out how to share the Christmas spirit with those in need through World Vision.
What’s on your wish list this year??? At SCHMIDT we make wishes come true!
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Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
Schmidt Realty Group has a mission!
Every November we meet for a team-building day. We all enjoy time together to take a look back at the past year and also to look ahead to the new year. Each year we re-visit our mission statement to ensure it continues to accurately represent the heart and mind of our brokerage. This year we added three words that are very important to us. “Innovative” and “collaborative” were added to better describe the way our team works. And “extraordinary” was added to better describe the kind of service we want each and every one of our clients to experience. Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment!
OUR MISSION: Schmidt Realty Group uses an innovative and collaborative team approach to consistently deliver an extraordinary real estate experience. Clients receive unparalleled service, value and results which they recommend to friends and family with complete confidence. We conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity, professionalism and kindness. Together we bring success to our clients, honour to God and fulfillment to our lives by providing excellence in real estate.
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
Local Realtors High on Hugs and Pie!
We love any chance to get together with our clients, friends and family. And fortunately for us those three groups overlap a lot. Clients become friends. Friends are also clients. And our team is our second family. Every year we have a client event and this year Saturday October 17th was the day! We invited everyone to have their choice of an apple or pumpkin pie from Bee Bell Health Bakery for pick up last Saturday afternoon. A balloon artist clown was on hand to make everything from animals for the kids to balloon bracelets and diamond rings for the “not so grown-ups”. Our own Jody Robinson kept the fresh popcorn popping and everyone had a great time catching up on each other’s news and just saying hello. I think I got a year’s worth of hugs all in one day – what a great day!
Door Prize Winners:
3rd Prize: A trio of wines was won by Melissa and Josh, clients of Connie Braun
2nd Prize: A $200 gift certificate to M&M’s wa won by Kelly and Clint, also clients of Connie Braun
1st Prize: A traditional Italian prepared and served by Kathy and Larry Schmidt in your home for six guests! (Let’s hope we remember what we learned in our cooking classes in Italy last month!) was won by Myrna, a client of Rachel Igarta’s. We are looking forward to cooking for you, Myrna!
Here are some photos from our fun day!
Submitted by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
The Fall Housing Market is Springing Forward!
“A similar patter in both [Canada and the U.S.] is unmistakably suggesting we’ve not only bottomed out in housing, but we’re on the way back up,” says TD Bank chief economist Don Drummond. Take a look at our listings and read testimonials from happy clients in our August Newsletter.
In This Issue:
August statistics for the Edmonton housing market
Some perspective on prices
Testimonials from happy buyers and sellers
PLUS Wondering what your home is worth? We have two FREE & EASY ways to help! Click here to get started…
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Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
This Edmonton Real Estate Team is Always Learning!
Every year we attend an incredible real estate conference in the US. This year the location for the Star Power Conference was beautiful Denver Colorado! Star Power is an organization lead by Howard Brinton, an immensely respected real estate trainer. Howard searches North America for top realtors (the stars), then interviews them and shares their “pearls of wisdom” with other realtors to help them serve their buyers and sellers even better and to grow their businesses. Larry and I were immensely honoured to be interviewed by Howard in September 2008. It was a thrill to be flown to Denver to meet with Howard and now to have the opportunity to share what we have learned with others. At last month’s conference in Denver I had the privilege of speaking on leadership, a topic I am passionate about! Other stars spoke on their areas of interest and expertise, and there was an incredible list of high-calibre guest speakers including Gary Keller, head of Keller Williams Realty and Larry Kendall, one of the top real estate trainers and forward-thinkers in our industry. We gleaned some excellent ideas about effectively using social media such as Facebook to assist our sellers, and how to incorporate video into our blogsite. We also were very affirmed in our overall business philosophy – our hearts are indeed in the right place! It turns out that doing the right thing is being more and more recognized as also being good for business too!
Conference "keeners" Mira Wannous,Sheri Grier,Sabrina Bright & Tim McRory!
At SCHMIDT we have always placed a huge degree of importance on our client relationships. Putting our clients first is not only the right thing to do, but it feels great! And guess what? It also builds trust and long-term relationships that also help grow our business! What we heard over and over at the conference was that today’s consumer is tired of being “sold” (did anyone ever really want that???) and is actively seeking relationships with professionals they can trust as their advisor. That got a big “thumbs up” from our team as we listened to these respected industry leaders talk about “getting real” and “keeping it personal” and “staying in touch”. That’s always been our goal – to form lasting relationships with our cilents while helping them make the best real estate decisions possible. Sometimes it means staying put and renovating. Sometimes it means renting out the property. Let us help you sort out your options and show you that we mean it when we say you truly come first. Call on us any time you need a trusted real estate advisor!Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group
June 2009 was the third busiest month in Edmonton real estate!
“In the Edmonton housing market, it seems that the recession is over.” stated Charlie Ponde, president of the Realtor Association of Edmonton. We agree with Charlie! Schmidt Realty Group set our own record with our busiest month ever! Take a look at our listings and read testimonials from happy clients in our July 2009 Newsletter.
In This Issue:
June statistics for the Edmonton housing market.
“Edible” home staging tip!
Testimonials from happy buyers and sellers.
FREE photocopy and fax service.
PLUS help fund a house with a click of your mouse! Between now and August 31st, Schmidt Realty Group will donate $10 to Habitat for Humanity for every comment received by visitors to our website!
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Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
SCHMIDT REALTY GROUP NOW OPEN ALL WEEKEND!
To serve you even better, we have extended our office hours to include 9-5 Sundays. Our clients can relax and enjoy their Sunday morning coffee knowing that their team at SCHMIDT is on the job. When REALTORS want to show our listings and buyers want information about a home for sale, someone from SCHMIDT will be available. Every caller is so important to us!
Our new office hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 5pm
Visit us anytime!
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
SCHMIDT REALTY GROUP OFFERS FREE SERVICES!
Need a COMMISSIONER For Oaths?
Need to make a few PHOTOCOPIES?
Need to send or receive a FAX?
Need to SCAN a document?
Whether you are a current or past client or simply someone we haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting, consider us at your service. Our two full-time administrators are both licensed Commissioners For Oaths and would be happy to assist you. Simply call our office at 780-437-2030 and speak with Jody or Danielle to set up an appointment.
And if you need to send a fax, scan a document or make a photocopy or two just stop by anytime 9-9 weekdays or 9-5 Saturday or Sunday. These FREE services are one more way for us to say thank you to our loyal clients and to make some new friends as well! We hope to see you at our office one day soon!
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group
NEWSLETTER – MAY 2009
In the spring, I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. Mark Twain
I think Mark Twain must have lived in Alberta! Speaking of weather, the market is definitely heating up. Get the latest marekt news in our May 2009 Newsletter.
In This Issue:
The Edmonton real estate market is bloomin’ busy!
Contest winner for last month announced!
Great recipe for summertime sipping!
AND excellent homes for sale.
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NEWSLETTER – APR 2009
Schmidt Realty Group Inc April 2009 Newsletter
In This Issue:
The market springs to life with the highest sales since last September!
We’re growing again! Welcome two new SCHMIDT team members
Renovating? Let your friends at SCHMIDT help you save money on flooring!
PLUS thoughts on “finding time” and a contest!
AND excellent homes for sale
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