OPEN HOUSE REALTYNew Agent Orientation

Office: 623-299-4954 Fax: 623-486-9055

Christopher HansonDesignated Broker/Owner

• 29+ years experience• Owner of two real estate

companies• Designated Broker (13+ years)• Previously owned Mortgage

Company• Helped thousands of Realtors

launch their real estate careers• In 2006 his real estate company

grossed over 12.5 million in commissions with over 750 agents licensed under his brokerage.His mission is to help agents by creating successful, financially

independent agents so they can be leaders in their families and communities. He understands the challenges faced by new and experienced agents in getting started in real estate, and enjoys

helping agents set, and achieve realistic goals.

Available 24/7 by Phone, Text, or Email: ChrisHanson@Inbox.com602-315-3837 Direct

Welcome to Open House Realty

We are here to help you succeed, and have designedthis Orientation to guide you through getting started as

a new agent. Congratulations on your new path toSuccess!

Welcome to Open House Realty,We have designed the following steps to make sure you get set-up properly in our system as follows:1. Please make sure you have turned in the following paperwork to the company:a) Independent Contractor Agreementb) Personal Info Sheetc) W-9d) Web Page Bio w/picture

2. You will receive an email from us with your new login, and password for our SureClose Online Transaction Management .3. To access the training online: www.RealEversity.com. A Username & Password will be emailed to you shortly.4. You will receive an email proof for your business cards, and magnetic car signs shortly.5. Please take the time to go through and utilize our online Virtual Office Dashboard.6. You will receive an email from openhouserealty.com reading "Membership Approved" as soon as your forms login is processed. To access our online forms database, the username is: your email address, and the password is: agentforms2.

As soon as we process your Personal Info Sheet, we will make sure our 24/7 live answering service has your contact information. You will receive an email from Grasshopper with your login info and extension number. In addition, as soon as we process your Web Page Bio w/picture we will have your web page set-up shortly, and have it linked to your MLS code. Please let me know if you already have your own website, so we can link your name to it.

If you have any questions, or need any help, please don’t hesitate to call us!

Real Estate Agent Basics: (what the public expects)

Dress for SuccessProfessional VehicleNametag (www.logospectrum.com)Business CardsMagnetic Car SignsFace on all marketing materialsEasy to get ahold of, or return callsA professional attitude & service

You will receive an email proof right away for your business cardsAnd magnetic car signs. Open House Realty provides your

First 500 business cards mailed directly to you.Please check to make sure everything looks good on the proofs.

You will receive a pair of magnetic car signs in themail to help get you started.

Your Welcome Email from us will have your login information soyou can start your online training at www.RealEversity.com

Take time to become familiar with the Open House Realty website

Especially the Virtual Office Dashboard, which has many siteslocated in one convenient location designed to streamline your

real estate business.

In your Welcome Email, you will receive your login info for ourOnline Transaction Management System - SureClose

When you get a new listing,make a sale, or rental youwill need to turn in the transaction within 48 hours.

To do this, complete thisSureClose File SubmittalForm, and fax or email itto the office.

Your file in SureClose will be started usually by thenext morning so you can then upload all of yourdocuments online.

This form can be found on the Dashboard.

Once you have uploadedyour documents into Sure-Close, the Broker will thenreview them, and post thisBroker File Requirementswhich will list any missingitems or errors.

Please review this form rightaway, and upload the items.

You have until close ofescrow to turn in the requireditems.

Once your file is complete,please complete thisCommission Authorizationform, and fax or email it to the Broker within a couple days prior to closeof escrow.

The Broker will then reviewyour SureClose file to make sure it is complete, so thisform can be signed andfaxed to title. This formallows you to get paid from title.

This form is in theDashboard.

Your Welcome Email will contain your login info to ourCompany Forms. The link can be found on our Dashboard.

It is also recommended that you register for ZipForms too.

• Complete 5 week Fast Start program in RealEversity.com• Complete RealEversity Training • Hold Open Houses – email Broker if you need one.• Follow-up on leads emailed to you right away & report back• Facebook Boost your business. Post often - grow contacts• Linked-In (Network with other professionals) - Who do they think of when they need an agent?• Title Company Postcards - Every Door Direct Marketing• Networking Group (BNI)• Customer/Client/friends/relatives database• Daily Goal Planning in writing & desired annual income• Get a Tablet (great for real estate)• Start a Blog (www.ActiveRain.com)• Closing Gifts to both parties (recommended)

Marketing Sites:

• www.epropertysites.com • Neighborhood Link• www.Zillow.com• www.Trulia.com• www.Hotpads.com• In House Realty leads• e-flyers.com• marketvideos.com• Docusign• Animoto• Agent Machine

Operating Completely Paperless!

• Using a Tablet and/or Smartphone• ZipForms online• SureClose online transaction management• WiseAgent.com• Top Producer.com

• Utilize the online Virtual Office• Social Networking – very important!

• Close to Home• Median Price Range• Get Title Company Help• Choose second Luxury Home Farm

Pick a Farm Area

• Home and Garden Show, etc.• Ask Broker for help• Divide up time/cost with other agents

Set-up a Booth at Events

Plan Ahead• Set Realistic Goals • Business Planning• Event Planning• Holiday Planning (logospectrum)• Holiday Cards – w/lotto scratchers• Consult with your lender, title rep, or Home Warranty rep.

Agents are encouraged to attend our weekly meetingsAnd other training events. These meetings and events

Very motivating, and full of useful information.

You will receive emails notifying you of time and locations

Agents are encouragedto purchase and read thisgreat book titled:

Your First Year in RealEstate.

For sale online at:Barnes & Noble

Don’t hesitate to contact your DesignatedBroker Christopher Hanson, anytime

You need help, or have any questions.

Email: ChrisHanson@inbox.comPhone: 602-315-3837 Direct