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STAGES Premier, REALTORS USA

110 Hammond Dr. NESuite 410-143Atlanta, GA 30328

[email protected] (697.8243)

STAGES Premier, REALTORS USA is the future of residential real

services experience in residential real estate - and that means greater

In the STAGES Premier environment, broker/owners are provided the most comprehensive set of support services, complimented by cloud based business tools to ensure they compete

What makes STAGES Premier

1. One Time, low fee. It is no secret that the big-box brands squeeze from every angle to maximize dollars they receive from their franchisees. In the STAGES Premier model, there is a one-time set up fee that we actually apply toward many of your business start-up costs. This fee on average is less that 50% of what you would pay a national franchise. And in lieu of a transaction royalty fee (3 to 8% of GCI) we charge a small

physical space required to operate your brokerage.

2. which an organization can most provide consistent results. Owning a STAGES

SPR CORE Managed Services operating platform; ensuring that every agent receives the exact same transactional experience resulting in more consistent client experiences, greater roster utilization,

3. STAGES brokerages rise above the market malaise. Delivering value added services to agents is quite possibly the biggest challenge when running a brokerage today. The constantly changing marketplace means that lower average commissions

pay@close services, you can count on dedicated support services for your agents when you need

4. Recruit. Train and Retain. Brokers should be focused on the critical revenue driving tasks of recruiting new agents, training the agents you have and supporting their needs to ensure you maintain the highest retention rate in your marketplace.

our brokerages experience 32-41%

than the average brokerage as measured by REALTrends 2012 Brokerage Performance Report ”

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Managed Services - Branch Levela better real estate experience

STAGES Premier, REALTORS USACorporate O�ces110 Hammond Dr. NESuite 410-143Atlanta, GA 30328


Agent Management

• Distribute and Collect all new hire paperwork• Process all forms and add to Associate Branch File (cloud server)• Transfer any listings into company from previous brokerage• Build agent pro�le in brokerWOLF• Build agent website and make branch updates in globalWOLF (template)• Email agent Welcome Pack containing all new logins, passwords and company messages• New agent announcements to company and agent email databases• RE Commission License Management • Process Agent Billing (Broker Charged Monthly Fees)• Provide aging AR reports to Broker• Out-process departing agents

Listing Management

• Build transaction management checklist• Enter listings into MLS and Paperless Transaction Management System (PTMS)• Enhance listings in WOLFconnect and globalWOLF• Create property webpage in WOLFconnect / mapping / enhancements• Create o�ce slideshow / virtual tour deck (if applicable)• Create Just Listed e-�yer and send to o�ce / agent databases• Maintain listing process checklist / audit for completeness and timeliness• Email 30/60/90 day listing review reminders to agents• Create property �yer / postcards, send hi-res PDF to agent / print house (upon request)• Manage / update and enhance any brokerage syndication subscriptions• Manage all communications with MLS

Closing Management

• Paperless transaction administration and closing checklist audit• Provide broker with �le completness reporting and enforcement tools• Update / remove listing from marketing / syndications when sold/exp/wd• Update property status with MLS• Alert broker 3 days prior to closing (Final Broker Review)• Closing administration in brokerWOLF• HUD update, commission reconciliation• Commission disbursement (EFT) (Optional)• Package and Distribute Closing Documents (CD)• Just SOLD E-Flyers / Social Media and MLS Updates• File Closing Management Corporate Cloud

Accounting Compliance

Making sure your STAGES o�ce is in compliance with the various boards, commissions and state entities, is an often overlooked element of running a brokerage - until it is TOO late. STAGES Compliance Services makes sure the details are handled - Commissions Management, MLS and State Board Compliance, Agent Licensing, Expense Management and Tracking, 1099 issuance and much more - all included for being a STAGES branch.

Technology Management (see branch / services pricing for any additional cost details)

• Branch Technology Platform Administration• Telephone System• Email Systems• Set-up of Branch Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pintrest• Listing Syndication Management• Mobile Phone Application Set-up and Lead Distribution• REALTOR.COM listings enhancement• eMedia Distribution (Online Advertising, Recruiting and Agent Database Marketing)• Cloud server set-up and Management• MLS Coordination and ongoing issue management

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Branch Start-up• Initial License Fee (based on market size) $10,000, 15,0000, 20,000 (one-time fee)· 5 year initial license. Renewal Fee waived if brokerage maintains good standing· All of the following included in the Initial License Fee • Branch Technology Licensing · Lone Wolf Enterprise Solution · Accounting System · Agent Dashboard · Branch Website / Email System · Cloud Server (1st year) · Mobile App Initial Set-up · Paperless Transation Management System · MLS Integration • Branch Documentation / Forms and Dashboard Set-up • Broker Systems Training • Broker / Owner Business Cards (Initial Order) • 10 Yard Signs • Errors and Omissions Policy (First Year Paid) • Set-up of Social Media Platform - Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pintrest

Roster Management FeeCovers all non-transactional related services for the brokerage (agent management)

1 to 25 agents $500 / Monthly26 - 50 agents $750 / Monthly51 - 100 agents $1,000 / Monthly101 - 200 agents $1,500 / Monthly201 - 300 agents $2,400 / Monthly

Agent Technology FeeThis fee is inclusive of all primary business systems

• 1 - 5 agents $210.00• 6 or greater agents $55 per month / per agent

Transaction Settlement FeeCovers all tasks in Listing Management and Closing Management, plus transaction reconciliation in brokerWOLF system.

Based on sales price of home - only charged when a transaction closes.

$0 - 200,000 4% GCI$200,000 - 450,000 3.5% GCI$450,000 - 1MM 2.75% GCIOver $1MM 2% GCI

Monthly Branch Operations

City, State and Regional MASTER Licenses available thru [email protected]

Additional Services and Fees

• Social Media Maintenance (beyond Listing / Closing Process Steps) $300 / month• Cloud Server Renewal $400 / year• Telephone System (Handset Deluxe - includes set-up and shipping) $350• Telephone System (Handset Basic - includes set-up and shipping) $275• Local Branded White Label Mobile App (Set-up) $400• Website and Branch Blogging Maintenance and Content $300 / month• Yardsigns and Arm $45 Other items available in company store.



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Signature $185Signature Social $270Signature Select $750Contract to Close $385 one-side $490 two-sides $160 terminated

Agent Website $300Website Maintenance $30 per hourAgent DB Marketing $150 per monthAgent Social Postings $20 per listingAgent CRM Campiagn $300 one time set up Listing Book $250

GeneralS ervices $30 per hour

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Signature Package Pricing



naturesig Specialized all-inclusive virtual assistant services for busy real estate professionals and teams.

• Upload additional photos & tour links to all listing services • Write creative descriptions and captions on photos in MLS • Assign lockbox & setup Showing Feedback site • Create two page �yer - 5 template choices • Create a property advertisement with Postlets.com • Trulia: Claim listing to agent account, add verbiage, photos & tour links • Zillow: Claim listing to agent account, add verbiage, photos & tour links • Realtor.com: Enhance agent account by adding verbiage, photos & tour links • Set up Custom Search for Seller

• Send Agent all links and PDF Flyer • Post Listing to Agent's Personal Website or Blog • Create QR Code for marketing materials • Create YouTube video, upload to Agent YouTube channel • Post Listing on Agent's Facebook Business Page • Post on Twitter and Schedule 3 Additional Tweets • Post Open House �yer/announcement on Twitter • Post Open House �yer/announcement on Facebook Business Page • Update/Create Listing on Agent's Personal Programs (V-�yer, RealBird, etc) • Compile Marketing Statistics for First Month and Send to Agent

• Create property placards • Create Listing Book for Property including Features/Improvements Page, Utility Info, School Info, etc • Select print material for Property

• Receive and review the contract, addendums and additional documentation; note deadlines and special stipulations • Con�rm Escrow has been at Title Company (or with Attorney) and Earnest Money has been deposited; Obtain copy of EM Receipt and provide to necessary parties • Send 'Introductory' email or call and notify all parties that we are working on the Agent's behalf and the Transaction Coordinator will be the central point of contact • At the Agent's request, �ll out Broker Sales Processing/Commission Sheet based on Agent's speci�cations • Set advance reminders for all contract deadlines • Con�rm buyer docs have been received by the Loan O�cer and the Appraisal has been ordered/scheduled • Update Agent via email or phone as needed; copy agent on all correspondance • Con�rm that Termite Inspection has been ordered and ensure copy of Termite Report is provided to the Title Company, if required • Con�rm Buyer Home Inspection has been ordered/scheduled and notify all parties • Email, fax or mail any additional documents received and pertaining to the transaction to the necessary parties, as needed • Communicate with Lender or Loan Processor for status, and update Agent • Con�rm HOA contact information has been provided to the Title Company and Lender if applicable • Con�rm Title Company/Attorney has received Seller's payo� information • Remind Agent of deadlines and help to oversee that all contingencies and stipulations are met on a timely basis • Con�rm Lender has received Buyer's Homeowner's Insurance Policy • Coordinate Buyer/Seller meeting or signing appointment times with Title or Attorney o�ce. Schedule the closing with all parties. • Con�rm loan docs arrive at Title /Attorney prior to Closing • Con�rm Home Warranty has been ordered by Closing Coordinator or Agent. Obtain copy of Order Con�rmation, provide to Agent/Attorney. • Follow up with Title Company /Attorney and Lender to con�rm parties have received all necessary documentation for closing • Request copy of Preliminary HUD for the �le and forward to the Agent for their review prior to closing/Signing Appointment • Obtain utility provider information from Seller and transfer this information to the homebuyer with a reminder to contact Utility companies ahead of move-in • If needed, order closing gift for client like gift certi�cates, online orders, etc

Signature Package

Signature Social (includes Signature)

Signature Select (Includes Signature and Signature Social)

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SELECTR E A L E S T A T E

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Exceptional properties require exceptional attention and through the SPR SELECT™ real estate marketing program you can rest assured that your property will receive the attention needed to stand out among the competition.

It all starts with excellence in the �eld.

SPR SELECT™ leverages the best of SRS CORE SERVICES™, world-class marketing programs through renowned luxury a�liations, and most importantly the experts that make t all come together - the sales executives. SPR SELECT™ listings receive the domestic and international exposure needed to draw in the buyers, but it is the sales executives that get the deal done!

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bob smith, abr202.123.4567 direct

stages premier, washington202.123.4567 broker

SPR SELECT™ o�ers many unique bene�ts to both home buyers and sellers.

• Invitation only agents based in large part on their long-term committ ment to providing exceptional client services and a proven track record of success.• Specialty print collateral and signage• Enhanced listing syndications (REALTOR.com, Zillow and Trulia)• International syndication• Dedicated social media campaigns / specialty drip marketing • SPR cloud based technology platform for ease of communication and collaboration.• Marketing and promotion through the duPont Registry*• Stategic lead generation and property enhancement through national REALTOR database.• International referral service and direct marketing of your unique property

as a member elite agent program of the renowed duPont REGISTRY™, SPR SELECT™ will o�er exposure for your unique property that includes:

• 420,000 unique visitors• over 1MM monthly property searches• exposure in over 209 countries• over 8.8MM monthly we page views• 200,000+ digital magazine subscribers

For more information:

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For information about opening your own SPR SELECT Brokerage in the US or CANADA,

contact us at:

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Signature Select $700Contract to Close $325 one-side $425 two-sides $125 terminated

Select Sign $250 (re-usable 24x36)Agent Website $300Agent Blog $500Referral Network $350 annuallyWebsite Maintenance $30 per hourAgent DB Marketing $150 per monthAgent CRM Campiagn $300 one time set up GeneralS ervices $30 per hour

Select Package Pricing

• Upload additional photos & tour links to all listing services • Write creative descriptions and captions on photos in MLS • Assign lockbox & setup Showing Feedback site • Create two page �yer - 5 template choices • Create a property advertisement with Postlets.com • Trulia: Claim listing to agent account, add verbiage, photos & tour links • Zillow: Claim listing to agent account, add verbiage, photos & tour links • Realtor.com: Enhance agent account by adding verbiage, photos & tour links • Set up Custom Search for Seller • Create property placards • Create Listing Book for Property including Features/Improvements Page, Utility Info, School Info, etc • Select print material for Property

• Send Agent all links and PDF Flyer • Post Listing to Agent's Personal Website or Blog • Create QR Code for marketing materials • Create YouTube video, upload to Agent YouTube channel • Post Listing on Agent's Facebook Business Page • Post on Twitter and Schedule 3 Additional Tweets • Post Open House �yer/announcement on Twitter • Post Open House �yer/announcement on Facebook Business Page • Update/Create Listing on Agent's Personal Programs (V-�yer, RealBird, etc) • Compile Marketing Statistics for First Month and Send to Agent

• Receive and review the contract, addendums and additional documentation; note deadlines and special stipulations• Con�rm Escrow has been at Title Company (or with Attorney) and Earnest Money has been deposited; Obtain copy of EM Receipt and provide to necessary parties• Send 'Introductory' email or call and notify all parties that we are working on the Agent's behalf and the Transaction Coordinator will be the central point of contact • At the Agent's request, �ll out Broker Sales Processing/Commission Sheet based on Agent's speci�cations• Set advance reminders for all contract deadlines• Con�rm buyer docs have been received by the Loan O�cer and the Appraisal has been ordered/scheduled• Update Agent via email or phone as needed; copy agent on all correspondance• Con�rm that Termite Inspection has been ordered and ensure copy of Termite Report is provided to the Title Company, if required• Con�rm Buyer Home Inspection has been ordered/scheduled and notify all parties• Email, fax or mail any additional documents received and pertaining to the transaction to the necessary parties, as needed• Communicate with Lender or Loan Processor for status, and update Agent• Con�rm HOA contact information has been provided to the Title Company and Lender if applicable• Con�rm Title Company/Attorney has received Seller's payo� information• Remind Agent of deadlines and help to oversee that all contingencies and stipulations are met on a timely basis• Con�rm Lender has received Buyer's Homeowner's Insurance Policy• Coordinate Buyer/Seller meeting or signing appointment times with Title or Attorney o�ce. Schedule the closing with all parties.• Con�rm loan docs arrive at Title /Attorney prior to Closing• Con�rm Home Warranty has been ordered by Closing Coordinator or Agent. Obtain copy of Order Con�rmation, provide to Agent/Attorney.• Follow up with Title Company /Attorney and Lender to con�rm parties have received all necessary documentation for closing• Request copy of Preliminary HUD for the �le and forward to the Agent for their review prior to closing/Signing Appointment• Obtain utility provider information from Seller and transfer this information to the homebuyer with a reminder to contact Utility companies ahead of move-in• If needed, order closing gift for client like gift certi�cates, online orders, etc

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