Eric Pakulla Team Mingles with Max

Max definitely needs to “relax” because we have been busy – on both the buying and selling side here in Maryland. Things are also picking up with summertime quickly approaching.

Although our market has been down in terms of prices, many of our listings have recently sold. This means we need to get even busier and find more homes to list.

One of our biggest issues with home sellers is price. I have to work quite a bit with them to list their home at the correct price. They aren’t too happy about the idea at first, but when they see their home sell and other homes listed around the same time not sell or sit on the market with a “Reduced Price” For Sale sign, they understand my strategy and appreciate my advice.

We have invited Max to our HCAR (Howard County Association of Realtors) Casino Night and participate in the “Realtor Idol” Contest. We hope he’ll have time in his busy schedule. My strong Team and my Broker at RE/MAX Advantage Realty—who was just named Broker of the Year—will all be attending. read more

Posted by Eric Pakulla on Jun 13, 2008 under Max, Regional

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MAX Returns Home

Takes up Residence in New Home Built By HomeGain Employees

Max, the HomeGain Gorilla, returned home today from an extended trip where he was visiting distant relatives in the volcano national park in Rwanda. Late last month, Max’s motor tour was interrupted and he was shuttled out of the country as a precautionary health measure to ensure he would not have a repeat episode of the severe reaction he had when HomeGain announced the launch of Agent Profiles. When Max learned of the agent profile feature and the attendant media frenzy, Max suffered heart palpitations and fell out of his tree.

HomeGain General Manager, Louis Cammarosano, stated, “Upon his return to Emeryville, Max was informed of the news of the launch of the HomeGain Agent Blogging Network under the supervision of his personal veterinarian, Dr. Wolliz.” Max appeared to take the news of the HomeGain Agent Blogging Network launch in stride commenting “I am not surprised at all, I’ve come to expect immense innovation from HomeGain. Please pass the jelly beans.”

Max was also informed that the HomeGain employees had built Max a house to specifications he had submitted in an AgentEvaluator proposal. Upon seeing his dream home that read more

Posted by Louis Cammarosano on May 17, 2008 under Max

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The Importance of Treating HomeGain Employees Like Customers

In the beginning of this year, HomeGain created 2008 Goals that not only focused on the customers, but also on the employees. Each employee received a copy of these goals and posted them in their workspace.

In order for employees to service our customers in the best manner possible, HomeGain needs to make sure that employees feel valued, are provided with interesting and fulfilling jobs, receive honesty from management, and that HomeGain creates an environment conducive to employee development as well as personal and professional satisfaction.

What has HomeGain done to support these important goals? Here are a few ways HomeGain appreciates its employees:

• The Employee Activities Committee (EAC), which consists of employees from each department, has come up with activities for all employees to enjoy. One activity is HG30, which was developed to help employees learn and understand more about other departments within HomeGain in 30 minutes or less. HG30 is held in the Employee Lounge

Posted by Angie Kerkman on May 16, 2008 under HomeGain

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HomeGain Officially Opens Employee Lounge

Today, in a further demonstration of our commitment to employee satisfaction, we officially opened the HomeGain Employee Lounge.

The spacious lounge which is equipped with a wide-screen TV, complete kitchen, complimentary breakfast cereals and coffee, was decorated for the occasion with balloons that streamed towards the 40 foot ceiling.

Concurrent with the opening of the lounge, we also kicked off our Second Annual Employee Appreciation Month.

With the entire staff of ‘Gainers present in the new lounge, the Members of the HomeGain Employee Activities Committee outlined some of the fun activities they have scheduled for HomeGain employees. read more

Posted by Louis Cammarosano on May 07, 2008 under HomeGain

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