Your Commercial and Residential Regional Real Estate Sales Leader! Jack Chivers Realty Published Sunday, April 20, 2003 With so many realty companies to choose from in the lakes area, a simple question many home and business owners may ask is, “with whom shall I list?” This question can be easily answered, says 37-year real estate veteran, Jack Chivers, owner of the local Jack Chivers Realty office: Seek out the regional sales leader! Last year, the friendly folks at Jack Chivers Realty had sales totaling nearly $14 million, an increase of over $5 million from the previous year. Agents for Jack Chivers Realty show a strong commitment to their clients, leading the market by selling over 80% of their own listings. Jack Chivers Realty has the reputation of selling some of the highest profile commercial and residential properties in the area and last year was no exception. Notable sales included several lakes area icons, such as the Waterslide, Portofinos, Fireside Supper Club and a spec building in the industrial park that will be turned into a manufacturing plant and result in at least 30 new jobs in the region. “It has been another great year,” commented Jack. “Besides great commercial sales, we had phenomenal residential sales too,” noted Chivers. “And this year looks to be even better. We are already up 15%, just in the first quarter of this year,” he added. Chivers credits his dedicated core of agents for current successes. “The climate is good for a healthy real estate market, with interest rates low and demand high. But the real key to success is a team of professional agents who know the business, know the market and are committed to selling our customers property.” It doesn’t hurt to have plenty of experience, either. All told, Jack Chivers realty agents have over 115 years of combined experience. Chivers combines the skills of his staff and their years of experience with an aggressive plan to market properties. Jack Chivers Realty uses regional, local newspapers and real estate guides to expose properties to new buyers. In addition, agents often hold open houses, use direct mail and award winning internet site to inform and attract buyers. “We have prospects interested in a variety of properties at almost any moment. It is just a matter of matching the buyer with their dream property.” Chivers says. In addition to stunning sales numbers, Jack Chivers sales agents continue to hone their skills through further education. Recently, Mike Ring obtained his Certification of Residential Sales, or CRS. With this new title, Mike has the distinction of being the only agent in the area to have received CRS training and certification. He is part of an elite group, which involves less than 5% of realtors nationwide. “We have a great staff. The people who work here do make the difference,” noted Chivers. “People like Mike, the area’s top sales agent, and our dedicated office personnel are the key,” Chivers added. The Jack Chivers Realty office is comprised of Kate Murray, Mike Ring, Hilding Hagen, Carol Winskowski, Marilyn J. Mattson, Jim Brouse, Lori Nelson, and of course, Jack Chivers himself. They have the knowledge, experience, and proven track record to serve all your real estate needs. And to make things even easier for their customers, the Jack Chivers Website,www.jackchiversrealty.com, offers full color pictures of numerous commercial, city, rural and lakeshore properties. In addition, it also makes available quick and easy access via e-mail, phone or fax to any of six very talented and qualified super sales agents and one extraordinary office administrator, Lori Nelson. Jack Chivers Realty, the area real estate sales leaders!