Comments on: The real estate office of the future is here http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html Turn On Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:08:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Artur http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-6830 Artur Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:46:23 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-6830 <p>That built in espresso machine will probably be very popular. Looks like a nice office a specific clientèle.</p> That built in espresso machine will probably be very popular. Looks like a nice office a specific clientèle.

]]> By: Shuki Haiminis http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3201 Shuki Haiminis Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:18:42 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3201 <p>Oh and one more thing...more pics please. The office looks amazing! :)</p> Oh and one more thing…more pics please. The office looks amazing! :)

]]> By: Shuki Haiminis http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3200 Shuki Haiminis Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:45 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3200 <p>People commenting on the specifics of the style and decor don't really get it. Obviously you have to make the right choice and create a space that you feel reflects YOUR demographic. Intero chose to make their new office look like this because it fits the identity and look that their clients want. If you live up in ski country maybe you build a lodge style office, that's not the important part. The point is that they are fostering change. Change both in the way they do business with their agents as well as the public. </p> People commenting on the specifics of the style and decor don't really get it. Obviously you have to make the right choice and create a space that you feel reflects YOUR demographic. Intero chose to make their new office look like this because it fits the identity and look that their clients want. If you live up in ski country maybe you build a lodge style office, that's not the important part. The point is that they are fostering change. Change both in the way they do business with their agents as well as the public.

]]> By: Marc Davison http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3199 Marc Davison Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:26:38 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3199 <p>I've been thinking, writing and speaking about this very thing since 2004. </p> <p>I'm glad brokers are starting to realize there are options beyond the big offices. </p> <p>Good luck with your new facilities Eric. </p> I've been thinking, writing and speaking about this very thing since 2004.

I'm glad brokers are starting to realize there are options beyond the big offices.

Good luck with your new facilities Eric.

]]> By: Eric Stegemann http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3198 Eric Stegemann Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:46:54 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3198 <p>It's good to see some brokers get it. We're working on a model for this to open (yes open, not close) 3 offices in St. Louis this year.</p> <p>Still finalizing what agents have to have and what's optional.</p> <p>Think about this...The local big broker had around 30 offices at the begining of 2008. That got reduced to less than 20 by the end of 2008. This past week, they told every person in their home office they were let go as of May 1st to centarlize all processing to Chicago....</p> <p>Now what if their offices looked like this instead of having agents loiter and waste time? Think about the profitability they would have right now instead of staggering losses.</p> It's good to see some brokers get it. We're working on a model for this to open (yes open, not close) 3 offices in St. Louis this year.

Still finalizing what agents have to have and what's optional.

Think about this…The local big broker had around 30 offices at the begining of 2008. That got reduced to less than 20 by the end of 2008. This past week, they told every person in their home office they were let go as of May 1st to centarlize all processing to Chicago….

Now what if their offices looked like this instead of having agents loiter and waste time? Think about the profitability they would have right now instead of staggering losses.

]]> By: Jonathan Kauffmann http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3197 Jonathan Kauffmann Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:54 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3197 <p>Nice ideas and execution. I'd love to see more of the pictures. I think the key for any real estate office is to make sure it a) makes financial sense and b) fits the company's culture. </p> Nice ideas and execution. I'd love to see more of the pictures. I think the key for any real estate office is to make sure it a) makes financial sense and b) fits the company's culture.

]]> By: Matt Dollinger http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3196 Matt Dollinger Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:42:09 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3196 <p>I like the reader that posted the coffee-shop idea above. This has been done a couple of times, but none better than the ING cafe. Check it out here <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5x5fgg" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/5x5fgg</a></p> <p>Come on in<br /> Free Wifi<br /> Affordable Eats<br /> Brand new PC's for you to use<br /> loungy feel<br /> Great music</p> <p>And By the way... if you're concerned about your home's value talk to (hip Realtor #1), want to talk about refinancing or getting your finances in line for a mortgage, talk to (hip Mortgage Broker #1), and if you're concerned about foreclosure or REO then talk to (attny #1).</p> <p>I would love it... and it would work in heavy foot-traffic young areas.</p> <p>Matt Dollinger<br /> The You Factor</p> I like the reader that posted the coffee-shop idea above. This has been done a couple of times, but none better than the ING cafe. Check it out here http://tinyurl.com/5x5fgg

Come on in
Free Wifi
Affordable Eats
Brand new PC's for you to use
loungy feel
Great music

And By the way… if you're concerned about your home's value talk to (hip Realtor #1), want to talk about refinancing or getting your finances in line for a mortgage, talk to (hip Mortgage Broker #1), and if you're concerned about foreclosure or REO then talk to (attny #1).

I would love it… and it would work in heavy foot-traffic young areas.

Matt Dollinger
The You Factor

]]> By: Joseph Ferrara.sellsius http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3195 Joseph Ferrara.sellsius Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:31:54 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3195 <p>Foxtons did a very similar cafe style office in the UK back in 2007.</p> Foxtons did a very similar cafe style office in the UK back in 2007.

]]> By: Marc Davison http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3194 Marc Davison Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:04:34 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3194 <p>Bear in mind, you are all seeing simple snapshots of parts of this facility. Not the entire space which is absolutely stunning in its entirety. </p> <p>Also keep in mind, this type of look and feel is right for its location - the South Bay. </p> <p>I think Intero did an outstanding job here. </p> Bear in mind, you are all seeing simple snapshots of parts of this facility. Not the entire space which is absolutely stunning in its entirety.

Also keep in mind, this type of look and feel is right for its location – the South Bay.

I think Intero did an outstanding job here.

]]> By: Ken http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html/comment-page-1#comment-3193 Ken Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:46:23 +0000 http://wp.1000wattconsulting.com/2009/02/what-the-mind-can-conceive-man-can-achieve.html#comment-3193 <p>I will agree that this might work for some companies. We are, in fact, in the process of building out a facility that will feel comfortable, inviting and yet professional. I don't particularly like the fast-food look of this office, but I do endorse the concept. We have included a very starbucks feeling lobby, and a very comfortable(but small) lounge for agents. Thanks for clarifying that there are more rooms for conducting business.</p> I will agree that this might work for some companies. We are, in fact, in the process of building out a facility that will feel comfortable, inviting and yet professional. I don't particularly like the fast-food look of this office, but I do endorse the concept. We have included a very starbucks feeling lobby, and a very comfortable(but small) lounge for agents. Thanks for clarifying that there are more rooms for conducting business.

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