Am I Hamstrung without a National Brand? Technology has changed everything. Almost everyone goes online to search for real estate now. They can see dozens of pictures, virtual tours, videos, satellite images, various maps of the neighborhoods and areas, and gather endless information about any property online in a few minutes and a couple of […]
Read More →Local Ownership Considerations
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
Brokerages and firms are owned by every kind of entity. Ownership can be by an individual, a family, collection of investors, and various kinds of corporations. The ownership can be in the local community and part of the brokerage, or by a multi-national corporation, and everything in between. Owners do not have to be licensed […]
Read More →Beware of Hooks & Handcuffs
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
It may feel like you are applying for a job when interviewing brokerages. Your mindset may be ‘Will they like me and hire me?’ You may feel nervous and intimidated. Fear not! The reality is that if you are a good sales person, then everyone wants you because you will help pay the bills and […]
Read More →Our Values & Principles
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
Bella Casa Real Estate Group is growing, has established an exceptional reputation, and is successful because we believe in lofty values and basic principles which define us. Here is an overview of what we aspire to and practice. 1. Our most basic requirements for any Realtor® You must be legally squeaky-clean. We are not looking to […]
Read More →The First Six Years
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
It was early spring of 2007. There were tremors in the housing markets of California, but no one here worried much about it. Joni and I lived through the February 9, 1971 San Fernando earthquake in Southern California but we never expected anything like that when we moved to Oregon. California is home to earthquakes, […]
Read More →Why Consider Bella Casa?
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
The last time I checked, only half of the real estate agents in America were Realtors®, and only half of those were members of a recognizable national or regional company brand. I suspect that the latter number is substantially less after the decimating recession we’ve experienced. Witness many independent brokerages emerging and the multiplication of […]
Read More →Our Evolving Industry
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
Historic revolutions, which overturn social order and radically change the way people live, are often initiated by conquest (The Roman Empire), by political Coup d’état or civil war (our Revolutionary War), or by new technology (the printing press). Technology peacefully but fundamentally changes the status quo and is the great leveler of people in our […]
Read More →Why We Recruit
on January 17, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
It is common in business to recruit the best talent or those with the potential to be among the best. It is part of the competitive nature of the free marketplace, and it forces everyone to make better products, offer better services, and provide a better work environment for people. This is something we pride […]
Read More →How to Interview Brokerages
on January 12, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
For someone just getting into real estate, interviewing with brokerages can be both intimidating and frustrating. Remember it is you who are interviewing to find the right brokerage to contribute your talents! Perhaps this guide will provide some ideas to help combat any frustration. Some interview questions are intended to elicit information. Some give insight […]
Read More →Become a Change Agent
on January 12, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
You are reading this article because you are considering a career change or a change to another brokerage. You have found a professional resume writing service to help you and now you’re ready to begin that job search. You want more and something better, something exciting which offers hope and new potential. I want you […]
Read More →Questions? Call 503-437-9005
We’ve got answers. Talk to a Bella Casa real estate agent to learn specifics about buying or selling, or to get the scoop on a property or neighborhood.
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