Want to stay energized, keep up-to-date on industry news/education and exchange ideas and socialize with your colleagues? FREE Lunch? Open to all brokers in all companies.

Join us every other Thursday for "Potato" Thursdays - starting February 3rd, every other Thursday after that, we will meet and mingle during the potato bar lunch, discuss any news or changes in the SMART Office Network and finish up with a educational course (to be announced each week). 

This weeks, March 17, schedule is:

• 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Registration. Broker Collaboration, new product information and Potato Bar -  Free Lunch. 
  
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -  Quarterly (1st Qtr) Real Estate Market Symposium. The Genesis Group, Mike Rinner. a real estate analyst for 30 years, received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Kansas in 1973 and was awarded the MAI appraisal designation in 1983. He served as 1989 President of the Kansas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and taught appraisal classes at Washburn University in the mid-1980s. Mike is a Certified General Appraiser in Colorado, is editor of the companys quarterly metro Denver "Housing Overview" and serves the companys clients with a varied practice of consulting services and market research/studies including a specialty in urban density, mixed-use and Transit-Oriented Development properties.

The typical schedule will be:

• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Potato Bar - FREE Lunch. Broker Collaboration and new product information
  
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 or 2:30 pm - CE, Speakers or broker round-table

We hope you can join us.

Free Parking in Tower 1 Parking Garage, East Side entrance. Attendent will open the gate.  Do not park in the Dave & Busters Parking lot.

2000 S Colorado Blvd Tower 1, Third Floor Conference Room, Denver, CO 80222

Brought to you by the Colorado Center Metro Brokers office and the SMART Office Network.

MetroBrokersTV: Welcome to Metro Brokers TV and we are here today with Jesse Sehlmeyer. Welcome Jesse.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: Nice to see you Mark.

MetroBrokersTV: Tell me your company name again Jesse.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: Vintage Homes of Denver.

MetroBrokersTV: And that is a Metro Brokers company that you are an independent shareholder and owner.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: It is and we are down here on Pearl Street.

MetroBrokersTV: So, prior to Metro Brokers, you were telling me before our conversation here, you were with another company.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: I was. Actually, started at Keller Williams for a brief time when getting into the real estate business.

MetroBrokersTV: Back then did you interview some other companies prior to making that choice?

Jesse Sehlmeyer: I did. I actually interviewed Metro Brokers, Coldwell Banker, and Keller Williams before making the decision.

MetroBrokersTV: And your decision with Keller Williams back then was...

Jesse Sehlmeyer: I think the main thing was just to get the initial agent training and support that Keller Williams had, but I knew that going there I wanted that support, but eventually wanted to make the move to having my own company since I come from an entrepreneurial background with my parents and other people. So, I knew that was something I was eventually going to do.

MetroBrokersTV: You were with Keller how long?

Jesse Sehlmeyer: Actually right to a year.

MetroBrokersTV: I see so many Keller Williams agents over here at Metro Brokers because of the platform that people get to operate under as... for being an entrepreneur.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: That's a great thing about Metro Brokers is you really have a true 100% concept where I have the freedom and flexibility to run my business and still have a powerful brand behind me as Metro Brokers is.

MetroBrokersTV: So, one of the things you were joking beforehand they didn't tell you about at Keller, they don't really talk about numbers.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: Right and the numbers was... that was a big shock and I think the reason why I left rather quickly from Keller Williams. Once I got that initial training, I could take my business background and then tie that to real estate and just realize that the fees for what I received after that initial training just really weren't in line with how I wanted to grow my business and run a company.

MetroBrokersTV: So, Metro Brokers still very much a 100% concept. Fees for services and you don't really have any corporate dogma on how to run your business.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: No. That's the beauty of Metro Brokers. I get to run my real company, and not a team, the way I want to, I get to brand it, I get out there with the consumer and Metro Brokers is there just as a support, as a overall powerful branded name in the marketplace and it is a very common brand that people know the stop sign and they know Metro Brokers and they get that piece of it and then I think it really balances out my business and my company, which we focus on mainly development, investment, and working in kind of the core areas of Denver. So, I think the two together it is a really successful combination for our company.

MetroBrokersTV: How about some tools that we provide for agents like the exclusive listings collection, the higher end sign?

Jesse Sehlmeyer: I think it is just a progressive thing for Metro Brokers to really look at the marketplace and realize that you need to have that perceived image in the marketplace when you are competing in the million dollar plus listing arena. So, I think it is just another step in being a progressive company.

MetroBrokersTV: Well, we appreciate you coming down here today Jesse. Great talking with you.

Jesse Sehlmeyer: Thank you.

SMART = Systems + Marketing + Administration + Real Estate + Technology

	Systems - You are always bigger than life with our systems and staff. Our systems help you to meet and exceed your buyers' and sellers' demands. Our system is available to you anytime, anywhere you need it, so that you can give your clients the quality service they expect and deserve. Our system was designed to provide you with every tool you need to be successful and give you a competitive advantage. As a member of our network this is a very cost effective means to taking your business to the next level. We are indepeendent brokers working together and independent offices working together. You enjoy all the benefits of the system while sharing the cost with all the other brokers in our network. Click here to see what systems are available.
	Marketing - NAR surveys reavealed that producers earning over $150K spend 21% of GCI on marketing. Our "Staff on Demand" marketing company takes care of everything from signs, lock boxes, measurements, 360 tours, hosting-posting, brochures and just about anything else. It's all in-house and just a click away. We can reduce your time, increase your bottom line and improve your image. Not only is your imaged improved you enjoy the benefits of the Metro Brokers brand. Metro Brokers offers a 97% recognized "Name Brand" for the least amount of money.  It's all the brand you need! Click here for more details about our in-house marketing and the power of the Metro Brokers brand.
	Administration - It's more than a traditional office, it's an entire support team. The use of our "Staff On Demand" is integrated with our Internet-driven transaction managment network, for seamless transactions. Our staff provides you transaction managment, front desk reception (7 days a week), marketing, mentors, technical support and training. Why take on all the headaches of hiring, managing and paying a support team when it's included for members of our network. Click here for more information about how our support team can free you up to do more Real Estate transactions.
	Real Estate - Are you a transaction manager, a marketing guru, a courier or a Real Estate broker? Our network was built and tested for and by top producers. All the systems are in place for you to focus solely on buying and selling Real Estate. Brokers in our network have enjoyed our tue 100% platform while increasing their sales volume. Metro Brokers is #2 in market share and average 8.1 transactions per agent. Click here to join our network and start selling more Real Estate.
	Technology - Fact: High tech users earned $47,200 more than average agent users and $74,200 more than agents who rarely use technology. We are undoubtedly Colorado's most sophisticated Technology office! We supply the software, technical support and training, as well as lead generation systems to ensure you have the best opportunity to succed in the Real Estate industry! Click here to see what technology is available to you.

All this AND access to Four Convenient locations!

	Metro Brokers Highlands Ranch	Metro Brokers Inverness		Metro Brokers Colorado Center	Metro Brokers Stapleton

Truly a SMART move. Consider joining our SMART Office Network - Contact us for an office tour!

Questions to Ask 

We suggest you print these Top 26 questions out to take with you as a reminder when interviewing with Managing Brokers as you choose your Real Estate office.

1. What type of Business training do you offer and how often?
2. Tell me about your support staff and their positions. What do they do for me?
3. Do you have a licensed staff or is licensing required?
4. What type of CRM (customer relationship Management) software do you provide?
5. What type of IDX display, company websites are available to agents?
6. What type of ongoing CE (continuing Education) is available?
7. Do you have a customer, client accessible transaction management portal?
8. What type of office equipment is available to me?
9. Are there any additional expenses to me other than my commission split or monthly fee? What are ALL the FEES?
10. What do you offer in the way of technology?
11. Do you have a on-site, turn-key listing and marketing department?
12. What is your average list price? Sales price?
13. Do you offer email-based FAX and voice mail attachments?
14. Do you offer private DID (Direct inward Dial) phone numbers?
15. Do you offer broker and client showing notifications via e mail, TXT?
16. Do you offer a G/N high speed WIFI (wireless) office network?
17. Can I work remotely (at home) with all needed Real Estate business software?
18. What type of Mentor Programs are available?
19. How much is your IT technical support per hour?
20. Are you a paperless or paper-based office?
21. What type of software do you provide for your brokers?
22. Do you provide Blogging and Social Media Support?
23. Can I own part of a Title Company?
24. What is your transaction average per broker?
25. Do you provide SMARTPHONE support for office applications?
26. Last but not least...Can I EVER stop paying Desk Fees and keep 100% of all commissions?
    

The SMART Office Network - Corporate Office

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385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 140
Englewood, CO 80112

Directions: 
I-25 to County Line Road. Turn east on County Line Road. As County Line Road starts to head south it becomes Inverness Parkway. Turn right (west) off Inverness Parkway at the driveway to 385. Our suite is to the left of the elevator on the first floor, suite 140.