Houston Agent Magazine Features The Woodlands Real Estate Agent Rick Raanes of the Rock Star Group
Rick Raanes of the Rock Star Group at Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands was the featured real estate professional on current “Viewpoints” article. In this article, Rick Raanes gives his professional view on 3 current events in Houston and The Woodlands real estate.
The Woodlands, TX, November 02, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Houston Agent Magazine frequently publishes articles on the current top 3 topics in real estate in the Houston area. In these articles, they ask real estate professionals what their take on the issue is. In the current article on the top 3 real estate stories in the Houston area, The Woodlands real estate agent Rick Raanes discusses the significance of these recent 3 real estate topics.
The first question was in regards to the recent new construction trends. The United States as a whole has seen new construction increase in average home sizes. The Woodlands real estate agent Rick Raanes was asked if Houston was seeing that same increase in size of new construction in the area. Rick’s response was that construction companies in the area were getting smarter with their use of square footage and are seeking to lessen wasted space. These builders are using less room for formal areas and focusing on increasing square footage in the livable areas of the home. “What we’re seeing is what I consider to be a flat-line on square footage,” says Rick.
The second question Rick was asked concerned how a real estate agent remains organized. Real estate agents are known to have intense schedules meeting clients at times that are best for them, which include weekends and some nights, as well as maintaining a normal 8-5 business. Rick responded that he and his team have instituted the time blocking method. To adapt to this method, The Woodlands real estate team have allotted certain days for closings and certain times during the day for meeting with clients, phone calls and emails. They key is being able to focus on that specific task during that time slot.
Rick Raanes and his Rock Star Group have also utilized technology in their day to day organization as well as big picture business. One example of the day to day technology that is used in the Rock Star Group is automated client communication. This is automated system is mostly used for clients who are not in the immediate process of buying or selling a home, but are interested in getting acquainted with what is going on in The Woodlands real estate market and local trends in their area. This automated system has saved the Rock Star Group countless hours and allows them to focus on their clients in need of more immediate help.
Rick Raanes and his wife have also begun to time block their personal lives, insuring occasional date nights and time with their children. Rick Raanes and the Rock Star Group are very focused on family as is the area they serve in The Woodlands. This master planned community is one of the top producing in the United States. This community, though very efficient, is also focused on the family. This area has top rated schools and great community programs.
For the third question, The Woodlands real estate agent Rick Raanes was asked how he and his team integrated efficient technology in the Rock Star Group. As some technologies can take more time than they save, Rick has found several areas in his group where technology has saved them a lot of hard work.
The Rock Star Group’s focus is to make sure their clients have all the information they need and trying to have answers to questions that clients have before the clients ask. The Rock Star Group uses email, their website, and videos to answer any questions that their clients might have. The Rock Star Group also utilizes auto-drip email campaigns, stored responses to certain frequently asked questions, and also have been creating videos for each of their homes for sale in The Woodlands, Texas.
Rick Raanes and his wife Vanessa own the Rock Star Group. Rick Raanes has 10 years’ experience in The Woodlands real estate. With the support of his wife and an admin, Rick Raanes services all types of real estate transactions in The Woodlands. This Rock Star Group is very proud of their community in The Woodlands, Texas.
Rick Raanes
The Rock Star Group
281-960-1900
1401 Woodlands Parkway
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
www.TheWoodlandsRockStar.com
License Number: 0525522
The first question was in regards to the recent new construction trends. The United States as a whole has seen new construction increase in average home sizes. The Woodlands real estate agent Rick Raanes was asked if Houston was seeing that same increase in size of new construction in the area. Rick’s response was that construction companies in the area were getting smarter with their use of square footage and are seeking to lessen wasted space. These builders are using less room for formal areas and focusing on increasing square footage in the livable areas of the home. “What we’re seeing is what I consider to be a flat-line on square footage,” says Rick.
The second question Rick was asked concerned how a real estate agent remains organized. Real estate agents are known to have intense schedules meeting clients at times that are best for them, which include weekends and some nights, as well as maintaining a normal 8-5 business. Rick responded that he and his team have instituted the time blocking method. To adapt to this method, The Woodlands real estate team have allotted certain days for closings and certain times during the day for meeting with clients, phone calls and emails. They key is being able to focus on that specific task during that time slot.
Rick Raanes and his Rock Star Group have also utilized technology in their day to day organization as well as big picture business. One example of the day to day technology that is used in the Rock Star Group is automated client communication. This is automated system is mostly used for clients who are not in the immediate process of buying or selling a home, but are interested in getting acquainted with what is going on in The Woodlands real estate market and local trends in their area. This automated system has saved the Rock Star Group countless hours and allows them to focus on their clients in need of more immediate help.
Rick Raanes and his wife have also begun to time block their personal lives, insuring occasional date nights and time with their children. Rick Raanes and the Rock Star Group are very focused on family as is the area they serve in The Woodlands. This master planned community is one of the top producing in the United States. This community, though very efficient, is also focused on the family. This area has top rated schools and great community programs.
For the third question, The Woodlands real estate agent Rick Raanes was asked how he and his team integrated efficient technology in the Rock Star Group. As some technologies can take more time than they save, Rick has found several areas in his group where technology has saved them a lot of hard work.
The Rock Star Group’s focus is to make sure their clients have all the information they need and trying to have answers to questions that clients have before the clients ask. The Rock Star Group uses email, their website, and videos to answer any questions that their clients might have. The Rock Star Group also utilizes auto-drip email campaigns, stored responses to certain frequently asked questions, and also have been creating videos for each of their homes for sale in The Woodlands, Texas.
Rick Raanes and his wife Vanessa own the Rock Star Group. Rick Raanes has 10 years’ experience in The Woodlands real estate. With the support of his wife and an admin, Rick Raanes services all types of real estate transactions in The Woodlands. This Rock Star Group is very proud of their community in The Woodlands, Texas.
Rick Raanes
The Rock Star Group
281-960-1900
1401 Woodlands Parkway
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
www.TheWoodlandsRockStar.com
License Number: 0525522
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www.thewoodlandsrockstar.com/
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www.thewoodlandsrockstar.com/
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