John Voket

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Associate Editor at Newtown Bee

Contributing Editor at RISMedia

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Fostering a Culture of Connection

3 weeks ago | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: Christopher StarkChristopher StarkPresidentStark Company REALTORS®, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®Madison, Wisconsin https://www.starkhomes.comRegion served: Madison and Dane CountyYears in business: 18 (15 with Stark)Number of offices: 6Number of agents: 185Most effective recruiting pitch: At Stark, we don’t hire just anyone.
Maintaining Top-Tier Service in a Competitive Market

3 weeks ago | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: Joe SimmsThere’s an adage about “old dogs and new tricks,” but Joe Simms—leader of the Joe Simms Group, a family-centric team at RE/MAX Properties East in Louisville, Kentucky—will have none of that. In fact, after more than four decades as a real estate professional, Simms decided at age 70 that he was going to shake things up and chart a new course for his career by enrolling in Buffini & Company’s One2One Coaching program.
Guiding Agents With Knowledge and Expertise

1 month ago | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: Jason CadwellJason CadwellDivision President & BrokerCadwell Realty Group powered by Jason Mitchell GroupAlbany, Oregon https://www.cadwellrealtygroup.comRegion served: Eugene to Portland, Oregon and the coastYears in business: 24Number of offices: 4Number of agents: 45No. 1 tip for creating a successful marketing campaign: The best way to be creative or market yourself is to be real.
A Family-Oriented Culture Rooted in Trust, Support and Collaboration

2 months ago | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: James Sanders James Sanders CEO Estate Properties International, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Palos Verdes Estates, California https://estateproperties.com Region served: South Bay and West Side of Los Angeles CountyYears in real estate: 36Number of offices: 11Number of agents: 500Most effective recruiting pitch: For four decades, we’ve been empowering agents to excel by providing innovative tools and a supportive culture, offering an in-house legal...
Nurturing Relationships to Stay Ahead of the Competition

Mar 28, 2025 | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: Vince LeiseyFor Vince Leisey—CEO of Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate—offering concierge-level service is mission-critical in today’s market.
Setting Expectations From the Get-Go

Mar 18, 2025 | rismedia.com | John Voket

Laurie Howe BourgeoisREALTOR®Lamacchia RealtyLeominster, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com Region served: Massachusetts and New Hampshire Years in real estate: 25Number of offices: 23Number of agents: 740No. 1 tip for dealing with difficult clients: While DISC training is important for understanding behavioral styles and how to communicate, real-time communication is best with difficult clients. Patience is a virtue.
Driving Innovation in a Competitive Market

Feb 14, 2025 | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: J. Lennox ScottA longtime industry advocate and thought leader, J. Lennox Scott constantly finds himself considering new ways to maintain the company’s 90-year legacy while driving innovation in the real estate markets where his roughly 3,000 broker associates are located—and where the competition to engage clients is fierce.
Delivering the Best Customer Experience Possible

Feb 12, 2025 | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above: Alan J. SmithAlan J. Smith—broker/owner at RE/MAX Professionals—has spent years building a successful relationship with Buffini & Company, generating significant ROI for the Denver-based real estate firm and the nearly 470 agents serving the thriving Colorado region. With four-plus decades of experience in the real estate industry, Smith has enjoyed the benefits of being both a Buffini & Company Member and Certified Mentor.
A Seamless Experience From Transaction to Close

Jan 20, 2025 | rismedia.com | John Voket

Above, Carol PerryProviding consumers a cohesive experience from contract to close–and beyond–is the name of the game for HomeSmart International Founder and CEO Matt Widdows, who recruited friend, business partner and confidant Carol Perry to be part of his team as he launched the company nationally.
Bringing Tangible Value to the Table

Nov 8, 2024 | rismedia.com | John Voket

Real Estate House Insurance.