January 12th, 2012
Time is running out to register for An Evening at Barneys on January 23rd
Instead of having a regular January Premier breakfast, we are having a special Premier event on January 23rd from 6-8pm at Barneys New York in Downtown Seattle. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Windermere colleagues and is open to all Windermere brokers and owners.
This awesome event features something for everyone!
- Socializing and networking with your fellow Windermere colleagues
- Exceptional hors d’oeuvres and cocktails
- The new Spring line and shopping at Barneys New York
- Style makeovers provided by Lisa Whitfield
- Fresh flowers from City Flowers
- Mini facials and consultations with a national NARS makeup artist
- A fashion show featuring familiar faces
- A chance to win a tickets to an exclusive event at the Columbia Tower Club
- Swag bags with goodies from our sponsors
The cost of the event is $75 for those attending Symposium and $100 for those who wish to attend only this Premier event. To register please email premier@windermere.com.
Monday, January 23rd | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Barneys New York | 600 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
Presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal
For more information about an Evening at Barneys New York, contact Kate Heavey at premier@windermere.com or 206/695-5959. Hope to see you there!
January 12th, 2012
Windermere Living has a Fresh New Look for 2012!
We are excited to announce that Windermere Living has a fresh new look for 2012! Windermere Living features listings from around our network and includes a Residential/Rental section, a Premier Properties section, as well as a section dedicated to properties in second home areas (Destinations). We have also added a brand new Estates section highlighting Premier estates priced over $3,000,000.
For a sneak peak at the new cover and to download a copy of the Spring info kit visit: www.WindermereAds.com.
We are now accepting reservations for the Spring issue!
Reservations due: January 23rd
Materials due: February 3rd
Questions? Contact Alyssa Turk at 206/855-7844 or email alyssa.marc@turkmcgee.com.
January 12th, 2012
Luxury Portfolio & Leading RE resources… TIP 6
Network with the best in the business…your LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio colleagues! Mark your calendar to attend the Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT in March. The Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT is an exclusive event for top sales associates and luxury marketing professionals affiliated with Luxury Portfolio. Being held March 22-24, 2012 at the elegant Waldorf Astoria Orlando in Florida, the program offers insights on today’s luxury lifestyles and trends: What motivates high-end consumers? How does the economy continue to play a role in high-end purchasing decisions? What are the home and design factors that are getting the most attention?
By offering a fresh perspective on luxury living and consumer preferences, the SUMMIT will help you be more strategic and effective when serving luxury clientele as this market continues to rebound.
Complimenting a distinguished line-up of speakers and panelists, the SUMMIT offers ample networking functions to give you the opportunity to connect with and gain valuable insights from other luxury specialists.
With the refined setting of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, the SUMMIT promises to be the luxury real estate event of the year.
To register for the 2012 Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT, click here.
To learn more about Luxury Portfolio contact Kate Heavey at 206/695-5959 or email kate.heavey@windermere.com.
January 12th, 2012
Have your listing showcased on the homepage of Windermere.com!
Each month, Windermere.com averages 1,000,000+ visits and the best way to ensure that a listing will be seen by those visitors is to have it featured in the Showcase Info Panel. Ten active listings will be featured for a two-week period. Space is filled on a first-come first-served basis, so reserve early. The next two-week period is coming up fast. Reserve a spot today for January 16 through January 30.
Pricing: $300 for a two-week period.
Photo requirements: The listing must have at least 10 high-quality professional photos. The paid showcase listing panel is open to all listings that meet the photography requirements.
For photography tips go to: WORC > Resources > Marketing > Advertising Opportunities and Resources > Listing Photography Tips.
To learn more about the Showcase Info Panel go to: WORC > Resources > Marketing > Advertising Opportunities and Resources > Showcase Info Panel on the new Windermere.com.
To reserve a spot, contact Kate Heavey at 206/695-5959 or kate.heavey@windermere.com.
January 5th, 2012
Join us for an Evening at Barneys New York
Monday, January 23rd | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Barneys New York | 600 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
Presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal
Registration is now open for an Evening at Barneys New York on January 23rd. Join us for a special evening of networking and pampering. Socialize with your fellow Windermere colleagues while enjoying hors d’oeuvre, cocktails, exceptional shopping at Barneys New York, style consultations provided by Lisa Whitfield, fresh flowers from City Flowers, and a fashion show featuring some familiar faces.
The cost of the event is $75 for those attending Symposium and $100 for those who wish to attend only this Premier event. To register please email premier@windermere.com.
For more information about an Evening at Barneys New York, contact Kate Heavey at premier@windermere.com or 206/695-5959. Hope to see you there!
January 5th, 2012
Online Advertising Opportunity on the new Windermere.com!
Are you looking for an online advertising opportunity that provides extra exposure for your listings? We are excited to offer a special online advertising opportunity on the brand new homepage of Windermere.com! Each month, Windermere.com averages 1,000,000+ visits and the best way to ensure that a listing will be seen by those visitors is to have it featured in the Showcase Info Panel. Ten active listings will be featured for a two-week period. Space is filled on a first-come first-served basis, so reserve early. The next two-week period is coming up fast. Reserve a spot today for January 16th through January 30th.
Pricing: $300 for a two-week period.
Photo requirements: The listing must have at least 10 high-quality professional photos. The paid showcase listing panel is open to all listings that meet the photography requirements.
For photography tips go to: WORC > Resources > Marketing > Advertising Opportunities and Resources > Listing Photography Tips.
To learn more about the Showcase Info Panel go to: WORC > Resources > Marketing > Advertising Opportunities and Resources > Showcase Info Panel on the new Windermere.com.
To reserve a spot, contact Kate Heavey at 206/695-5959 or kate.heavey@windermere.com.
January 5th, 2012
Luxury Portfolio & Leading RE resources… TIP 5
Use mobile-friendly presentations to showcase your strengths. Visit: www.luxurylistingpresentation.com from your ipad or tablet pc for a technology friendly presentation on Luxury Portfolio. This comprehensive presentation includes information about what Luxury Portfolio offers and a snapshot of their latest statistics.
To learn more about Luxury Portfolio contact Kate Heavey at 206/695-5959 or email kate.heavey@windermere.com.
December 16th, 2011
Save the Date for an Evening at Barneys New York!
Monday, January 23rd | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Barneys New York | 600 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
Presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal
Save the Date for an exclusive event – an Evening at Barneys New York on January 23rd. Join us for a special evening of networking and pampering. Socialize with your fellow Windermere colleagues while enjoying hors d’oeuvre, cocktails, exceptional shopping at Barneys New York, style consultations provided by Lisa Whitfield, fresh flowers from City Flowers, and a fashion show featuring some familiar faces.
The cost of the event is $75 for those attending Symposium and $100 for those who wish to attend only this Premier event. Registration will open January 2nd, 2012. To have your name added to the early registration list, please email premier@windermere.com.
For more information about an Evening at Barneys New York, contact Kate Heavey at premier@windermere.com or 206/695-5959. Hope to see you there!
December 16th, 2011
2012 Advertising Calendars are now available!
Advertising calendars for 2012 are now available on the WORC site for Windermere Living, Lifestyle Northwest and Pacific Northwest magazine.
Resources > Marketing > Advertising Opportunities and Resources > Magazines
To reserve ad space or to learn more about each publication go to: www.WindermereAds.com.
Questions? Contact Alyssa Turk at 206/855-7844 or email alyssa.marc@turkmcgee.com.
December 16th, 2011
Looking for a FREE advertising opportunity for an exceptional Premier listing?
Luxury Portfolio often features exceptional Windermere listings in Luxury Portfolio’s brand advertising. As we near 2012 Luxury Portfolio has a lot of new exciting branding ad opportunities available as BONUS exposure to you!! If you have an exceptional listing with beautiful photography, submit your photos to Luxury Portfolio for consideration! The larger the photo the better (minimum requirements are: At least 6″ wide x 4″ tall and 300 dpi.)
Once Luxury Portfolio has access to your great high resolution photos they will also consider them not just for branding exposure in magazines but also in Facebook albums (check out the most recent album of “Architecturally Unique Homes”) as well as in blog posts like the recent Spectacular Luxury Dining Rooms post and in public relations outreach and pitches to places such as Forbes.com, CNNMoney.com, MSNBC.com, WealthTV.com, and more!
Luxury Portfolio is currently looking for properties for consideration for the following categories:
Exceptional Grounds
Repurposed Homes
Winter Whites (white homes and/or spaces)
Interesting Ceilings
Ski Chalets
Tropical Paradises
Stunning Outdoor Seating
Amazing Staircases
The best way to submit your high resolution photography is through Luxury Portfolio’s ftp site (instructions here).
** All photography submissions should be submitted to the “Member Photography Submissions” directory on the FTP site. There will be a folder in that directory with your company’s name on it. Upload as many pictures as you like to that folder. Once you’ve uploaded just send an email to Kerri Aveni at kaveni@LuxuryPortfolio.com noting photos are available for her to download. Please just be sure to label your photos with the MLS#.
If you have any questions about Luxury Portfolio contact Kate Heavey at 206/695-5959 or email kate.heavey@windermere.com.