News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Real Estate Professional Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes Nancy Rondeau Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild (Whitby, ON, December 2009) – Nancy Rondeau, of Keller Williams® Energy Real Estate Brokerage, has been recognized by the prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing for her recent performance in the million-dollar and above luxury home market within Durham Region. “Real Estate professionals who have earned admittance to The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild not only have specific upper-tier market knowledge, but they also understand the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers and recognize the importance of being discreet,” said Institute President Laurie Moore-Moore. “Whether you’re buying or selling a multi-million dollar property, you can depend upon The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild members to have the competencies necessary to help you meet your objectives.” “To have this recognition of my accomplishments in serving Durham Region is an honor,” said Rondeau. “It has strengthened my commitment to the area and its residents.” Members of the Million Dollar Guild are Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists (CLHMS) who have documented their success in assisting affluent buyers and sellers with million-dollar properties. The recognition is awarded by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing which trains real estate agents in the luxury home market and awards international designations to those who meet stringent performance standards. About The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing exists to help real estate professionals around the world provide high quality service to buyers and sellers of luxury properties. Institute members have completed special training to build expertise in the marketing of upscale homes and estates and those who meet performance standards may earn the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation.
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, 1409 South Lamar, Suite #215, Dallas, Texas, 75215 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Keller Williams Realty Continues to Grow in Luxury Homes Market Luxury Homes Division Stakes a Claim in Whitby, ON, Canada (Whitby) (ON) (June 2009) — Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage has announced that it has added agents to facilitate the Luxury Homes arm of its business. Dedicated to serving the high-end home market, the members-only Luxury Homes division of Keller Williams Realty offers eligible associates extensive training and a luxury home designation. Nancy Rondeau, Sales Representative at the new Keller Williams, Whitby, ON brokerage, has achieved the requirements and joined the ranks of the elite, sophisticated group of real estate agents who raise the bar for service in the high-end home market – Luxury Homes by Keller Williams. The Keller Williams Realty division is spearheaded by Dee Shultz, a long time leader in the luxury homes market in Austin, Texas. She says that this program allows more KW associates to capitalize on the luxury homes market across North America. “When you look at the luxury homes market – it’s been more stable than the real estate market as a whole, so we want to arm our agents to capitalize on that opportunity,” says Shultz. The educational requirement is provided by industry heavyweight, The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (www.luxuryhomemarketing.com), as part of a continuing partnership between The Institute and Keller Williams Realty. “We know that when we listen to what our agents need, we develop the right product for them,” says Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty, Inc. “This program was built by our agents, for our agents. As an agent-centric company, we wouldn’t do it any other way.” Since the program made its official debut in late 2007, KW Luxury Home Consultants and their clients have been introduced to new branding and marketing materials, an international Web presence ( www.kwluxuryhomes.com) and a highly-successful agent-to-agent referral system, as well as discounted pricing for advertising in targeted print publications . Adds Shultz: “We know that this program provides greater visibility for our luxury listings, a strong support system for our agents currently servicing affluent clients, and a firm foundation for growth to our associates who are looking to key into the market. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
Contact Nancy Rondeau, KW Luxury Homes Consultant at (905) 430-2320
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Rondeau, CLHMS, KELLER WILLIAMS® Energy Real Estate, Brokerage (905)430-2320 Nancy Rondeau Join’s Country’s Top Agents to Discuss Luxury Real Estate Market “Leaders in Luxury” Event Debuts New Research on America’s Affluent DALLAS, Texas (October 20, 2008) - From Hawaii to New Mexico, and Canada to Florida, almost 100 of the top real estate professionals working in the upscale residential market converged last week in Miami's South Beach (FL) at The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing's annual Leaders in Luxury (LIL) conference where they were the nation's first real estate professionals to hear research highlights from The Mendelsohn Affluent Survey 2008, presented at the conference by Bob Shullman, President of Ipsos Mendelsohn. This important research tracks the attitudes, activities, and buying patterns of the wealthy. According to Nancy Rondeau -- a real estate professional from KELLER WILLIAMS® Energy Real Estate, Brokerage -- who attended the meeting, the exclusive LIL event is an invitation-only educational and networking opportunity for real estate agents who market million and multi-million dollar homes and estates. Other highlights of the conference included a presentation from high-end homebuilder and author, Frank McKinney, who prefers to be billed as "The Maverick Daredevil Real Estate Artist." McKinney who builds homes priced from $35 million to more than $100 million, talked about selling experiences and lifestyle. Other speakers and panelists for the event discussed a variety of topics, including an update on the "must have" features and amenities at the top of the market, how to write real estate copy Madison Avenue style, and how to create more marketing value with fewer dollars. "Leaders in Luxuy registration is specific to agents in the luxury home niche," said Laurie Moore-Moore, Founder of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. "This gives LIL attendees the opportunity to build an exclusive network of contacts focused on the upscale residential industry while sharing with the best in the business. Since competency is the key to working successfully with the luxury buyer and seller," added Mooer-Moore, "LIL is designed to provide attendees with important knowledge and insights, giving them a competitive edge in meeting the needs of the affluent. Rondeau considers attendance at Leaders in Luxury to be essential for success in today's marketplace. "Attending the Leaders in Luxury event is an investment for my clients," said Rondeau. "With the current real estate market, I have to be proactive to stay on top of the industry. By networking with the best in the business, sharing ideas, and learning about the latest trends and outlooks, I can help my affluent clients find success where others are finding challanges." Nancy Rondeau has achieved the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation awarded by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and would be most pleased to serve you as you buy or sell luxury residences and exceptional properties. For current information on the upper-tier market contact Nancy Rondeau at KELLER WILLIAMS® Energy Real Estate, Brokerage (905) 430-2320 or toll free 1-888-430-2320. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, 1409 South Lamar, Suite #215, Dallas, Texas 75215 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For Immediate Release
SALES PROFESSIONAL EARNS INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATION FOR LUXURY HOME MARKETING EXPERTISE (Dallas, TX, March, 2007) -- Nancy Rondeau with KELLER WILLIAMS® Energy Real Estate, Brokerage has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation in recognition of her experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market. "Nancy Rondeau is an example of a real estate professional who has worked to develop market knowledge and the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace," said Institute President Laurie Moore-Moore, upon announcing Rondeau's designation. "Affluent buyers and sellers can turn to sales professionals who have this designation and be confident that they have special expertise and experience in the luxury home marketplace." "I am committed to providing outstanding service to my clients," said Rondeau "the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation is evidence of my ability to meet the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. My membership in The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing also provides me with marketing tools and networking capabilities that benefit my clients." Rondeau is an award-winning real estaste professional who has gone through special training and met performance standards in the upper tier market. She specializes in fine homes and estates in the Suburban East Durham Region market. For current information on the upper tier market, contact Nancy Rondeau at KELLER WILLIAMS® Energy Real Estate, Brokerage (905) 430-2320 or toll free 1-888-430-2320. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, 1409 South Lamar, Suite #215, Dallas TX 75215 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |