CONTENTS
03 2016 AWARD WINNERS
06 PBSJ TOP FAMILY OWNED
BUSINESS
07 ANNIVERSARIES
08 NEW BROKERS
09 TOP PRODUCERS
10 REFERRAL CONTEST
WINNERS
11 CBD ANNUAL
MARKETING CLASS
12 GLOBAL LUXURY
13 MARKET TRENDS
Since our last Brokers Banter, so
much has happened.
I want to congratulate, once again,
all of our award winners from 2016.
It was such an honor to have both
the CEO of Coldwell Banker and the
CEO of Realogy there to celebrate
the achievements of our brokers.
DAVE DANFORTH
With today’s market reality, many of
President
our brokers have requested that we
Coldwell Banker Danforth
create a form that directly deals with
our clients’ issues in this hot market.
An explanation of this new form
that is available on NWMLS is on page 14. We have also updated our
best practices recommendations for how to handle the multiple offer
climate that continues in 2017.
14 NEW REMOVAL OF
CONTINGENCIES FORM Also in this issue, we have added information and tips to increase your
business post-closing; so much great info!
15 MULTI-OFFER
SITUATIONS Please read this issue closely, and let me know if you have any
questions.
17 CLOSING ADVICE Dave
18 CBD FACEBOOK GROUP It was a great honor to have Charlie Young (CEO of CB) and John
Peyton (CEO of Realogy, CB’s parent company) at CBD’s Annual
Award Banquet in February at the Seattle Museum of Flight. Both
Charlie and John are new to their positions and will add energy
and insight to our great brand for years to come.
19 CBD IN THE COMMUNITY
20 CB GEN BLUE
21 ABSOLUTE MORTGAGE
22 GPS
23 CONCIERGE
Dave Danforth,
Carrie Pierce-Johnson
and Charlie Young
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