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Wandering minds want to know…


Today, I’m going to answer the single question I get asked when people find out I work with EXIT Realty. How did you come up with the name of “EXIT Realty”? First of all, I have to admit that I didn’t come up with the name. All of the genius behind this name belongs to Steve Morris, founder and CEO of EXIT Realty.

What’s in a name you say? Well, let’s just ask Judas Iscariot or Jezebel. You don’t see many parents choosing these names do you? A name can produce an array of emotions – both good and bad. So, what does the word “EXIT” bring to mind ~ safe passage! And you see it everywhere! Along highways, EXIT 32, Airport next EXIT, McDonald’s even puts our name on their signs ~ McDonald’s next EXIT. All these signs give you peace of mind in helping you arrive at your destination.

Just think about it for a minute. Flight attendants point out EXITs before you ever begin flight. You can’t go into a commercial building without seeing an EXIT sign. Even our competitors are required by law to have our name posted in their building! Statisticians can’t even tell us how many EXIT signs there are in the country; however, we estimate there are over 1 Trillion EXIT signs in North America.

Now that you are beginning to see the big picture and the immeasurable value in our name, try NOT to notice the EXIT signs!

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EXIT Realty Hits the World Stage in Istanbul

Company CEO on hand to address gathering at International Business Awards
Mississauga, ON – Steve Morris, CEO and Founder of EXIT Realty Corp. International joined a distinguished group of honorees in Istanbul, Turkey last week as the best in global business were recognized at the 7th Annual International Business Awards.

Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word “crowned,” EXIT Realty earned a Distinguished Honoree medal in the category of “Most Innovative Company of the Year in North America”. The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business.

 

Honorees were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and individuals in more than 40 countries. The Board of Judges and Advisors included Donald Trump, Chairman, President & CEO of the Trump Organization and Anthony Robbins, Chairman & CEO of the Anthony Robbins Companies.

“I had the special privilege of introducing single-level residuals to the real estate industry in North America in 1996,” Morris told the gathering. “Based on today’s economic pressures, it has proven to be a godsend to many REALTORS®. This award is a wonderful honor that wouldn’t have been possible without the help of three individuals here with me tonight; Tami Bonnell, President of our US Organization, Erika Gileo, Senior Vice President of Operations and my wife, Cathy Morris.”

About EXIT Realty: Founded in Canada in 1996, and taking the U.S. by storm starting in 1999, EXIT Realty sold over half of the regional rights by population in under 365 days, was named as one of the Top 10 Trendsetters of 2007 by the Swanepoel Trends report, and Steve Morris was named one of REALTOR® Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Thought Leaders. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $1.68 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S. Please visit http://www.exitrealty.com/ for more information.

About The Stevie Awards: Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/.


This article was taken from http://www.realestateindustryleaders.com/public/item/260760.

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Monthly Market Report: August 2010

So, each month, I’d like to give a little update on what’s going on in our marketplace. I’m going to provide statistics and information using our South Georgia Multiple Listing Service. Hopefully, the information will help to provide insight into the real estate market in the Lowndes County and Valdosta, GA areas, and help give a clearer picture about home pricing and more.


When comparing to one year ago, August 2009, last month saw just over a 3% increase in number of residential units sold in Lowndes County alone. Compared to the month of July 2010, August 2010 saw just over a 16% increase in the number of residential units sold, again, in Lowndes County only. If nothing else, just this figure shows that we’re looking up!

According to the MLS, Lowndes County has seen an 11% decrease in August 2010, compared to August 2009, in the number of homes being newly listed for sale. This may be evidence of some stabilization.

The real estate market in Valdosta and Lowndes County, like much of the rest of the country, did not see the awful numbers being reported by our national news. Several factors help to keep our market “out of the woods” and fairly stable throughout the downturn. We were seeing such high and inflated home prices before the crash that our market has simply corrected through these times, not plummeted. Our values now are pretty accurate and straight forward. We have definitely seen a decrease, but again, now the values are probably what they should be, not at rock bottom.

All of these things considered, NOW is the time to buy real estate. Home prices are low, interest rates are at RECORD lows (I’ve seen 2.75%), and the economy will not suffer forever. I read today, where forecasters are predicting an increase in the interest rates in the next WEEK!! While nothing is a guarantee, do not be one of those people kicking themselves at the end of this for not taking advantage. Americans, and our economy, will get up, dust off their shoulders, become more confident, and, even if a little scarred, will MOVE ON and MOVE UP!

So, I, and EXIT, say: BUY REAL ESTATE NOW! Stop talking about how bad everything is and realize that things are only as bad as WE make them. Refuse to let the national news form your opinion! Look at the facts! The facts are that it’s not all that bad! Chin Up, Folks!

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About Me

     SO, first things first! My name is Morgan Plyler, also known as many other things, but “Mo” specifically. I’ve lived in Valdosta, Ga for pretty much my entire life, except a year or so during college. I graduated from Georgia Christian School down in Dasher, Ga, just south of Valdosta. I did most of my growing up down in Dasher, it will always be home. I moved on to Alabama for my first year or so of college, then back to Valdosta where I graduated with a degree in Business Management from Valdosta State University. I am so blessed to have grown up in this city that’s close enough to the beach and to the big city, but just far enough away.

…more to come about Valdosta soon…

     Close to finishing college, I felt it was time to break into the real estate market. Yes, this was the beginning of the worst real estate market in recent history. BUT,…I was a fearless college student, young, energetic, and ready to take on the task. It seemed like the right thing to do. Get an early start in a career where I control my income, I work on my time, and I get to help people through one of the biggest, most exciting purchases of their lives. Helping people realize a traditional American dream, like homeownership, is extremely rewarding. I would say the early start into the business served me well. According to what “they” say, the market can’t get much worse than it’s been in the last 2 years, so I can make it through anything! I learned, it’s not about the market, it’s about me! Work hard, pound the pavement, and success is inevitable. EXIT Realty showed me that. If not for the real estate and mindset training offered by this company, my outlook in life and in business would still be flawed. What a blessing!

     So, a 2.5 year old Realtor, I come with many real estate experiences. Being in the new, younger generation, I use technology to my advantage, and bring fresh ideas to the marketing and sale of homes in the area (no doubt linked to my focus on marketing, as well as management at VSU). I love the career I’ve chosen and the opportunities that it allows me to help others while supporting myself. Again, so blessed!

     Outside of real estate, I love sports!! I’ve been a player, a coach, and a fan my entire life! You can’t live in Valdosta, GA…Winnersville, USA, Titletown USA…without being a fan! I also enjoy teaching young girls, and volunteering in other ways around Valdosta. My friends are scattered around the southeast, but the ones I’ve grown up with are still around. We keep it pretty low-key, but always manage to have a great time!

     So, that’s pretty much ME! Real Estate Agent…with Southern Style. It’s what I bring to life, it’s what I bring to business.

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