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CONWAY MANAGERS LEARN FROM NATIONAL EXPERT

June 14, 2012 No comments
Free Ongoing Education for Realtors at Jack Conway & Company

Matt Ferrara presenting to Conway Agent

Matt Ferrara Visits Norwell Office

The Jack Conway training center in Norwell was jam-packed last week as the management team spent the day with highly-acclaimed real estate trainer Matt Ferrara.

Ferrara worked with managers on strategies for building market share through selecting new agents and developing the current sales force.

“An organization like this is doing it correctly,” said Ferrara as he spoke with the 40-plus managers on the leadership team. “But looking at these important issues from a different angle brings the kind of diversity and strength that you need to build on the success Conway has had for so many years.”

Ferrara  has worked all over the world  training real estate agents, teachers, technology entrepreneurs and global sales organizations. Like he did at Conway, Ferrara prepares his clients for the challenges of the next generation of consumers, markets and technologies.

“We’ve been focused so much on growth internally and externally, and we felt this was something worthwhile to help our management team,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “Matt really helped us focus on our future efforts, and it was a refreshing experience.”

If you’re a Realtor who would like to join the Conway team of real estate professionals, or if you are interested in starting a career in real estate, contact us at 800-283-1030 today.

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CONWAY OFFERS EVENING CONTINUING ED FOR REALTORS

June 11, 2012 No comments

The Conway School of Real Estate’s latest continuing-education courses for real estate licensees include evening classes designed for those agents who prefer to attend programs after traditional business hours.

The courses are open to all of the state’s real estate agents – whether active or inactive – and will help satisfy the state’s continuing-education requirements for license renewal.

The evening classes were added to the schedule in response to feedback from Realtors who said that other commitments often prevent them from enrolling in daytime programs, and represent Conway’s commitment to flexibility in meeting the needs of agents in the field.

The evening courses, to be held from 6-8 p.m., will include “Zoning and Building Codes” on Monday, June 25 at the Norwell Learning Center, 137 Washington St., and “Selling Historic Homes” on Monday, July 16 at the Lakeville Learning Center, 10 Main St.

The classes are open to all real estate agents, and each will result in two credit hours toward fulfilling the state’s 12-hour continuing education requirement.

The cost for each course is $20. To register, visit www.jackconway.com/continuing-education, or call 781-871-0080, ext. 342 for more information.

The Conway School of Real Estate is a division of Jack Conway & Co., which is celebrating its 56th anniversary, with sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. The school also offers pre-licensing classes in Norwell, Lakeville, Dartmouth, and Hyannis for anyone interested in entering the real estate field.

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CONWAY OFFERS WEEKEND LICENSE COURSE

December 23, 2011 No comments

Get Your Real Estate License With Us!

If you have ever thought about obtaining your real estate license, now is the time to get the education you need to pass the state exam. The Conway School of Real Estate pre-licensing course will prepare you for the test in only five weeks, with the added convenience of classes held on Saturdays.

The next course begins on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Conway Training Center in Norwell, 137 Washington St. (Rte. 53). The 40 hours of instruction will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the next four Saturdays, concluding on Feb. 4. Tuition is $375, which includes textbooks, sample exams, and all materials.

The course will be taught by attorney Jay Chaisson, Jack Conway’s corporate counsel, who has decades of experience in the real estate industry. Taking the course with Conway does not obligate you to join the company, but students of the Conway School of Real Estate have the opportunity to receive career advice from the company’s sales managers.

Completing the 40 hours of learning qualifies students to take the Massachusetts state licensing examination. Your success is guaranteed! Conway students may retake the course at no charge if they do not pass the exam on their first attempt, as long as the test is taken within 45 days of completing the course.

For more information, or to register online, visit our Careers page or call Marie Battles, 781-871-0080, ext. 342.

Jack Conway & Co. is celebrating its 55th anniversary, with 42 sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. We represent buyers and sellers of South Shore homes for sale, Cape Cod real estate, and other properties up and down the Massachusetts coast. The company also operates New England Mortgage Partners, a joint venture with Wells Fargo that provides a full range of financing options to buyers. Contact Jack Conway today to learn more!

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NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH REALTOR.COM AND MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE CONWAY FAMILY

October 27, 2011 No comments

CONWAY AGENTS RALLY AROUND NEW TOOLS

REALTOR.COM PARTNERSHIP WITH JACK CONWAY & CO.A partnership with Realtor.com and an on-line continuing education campus were among the new perks and benefits for Jack Conway Realtors announced at the recent Conway Country “WOW” Rally held at Lombardos in Randolph.

More than 300 agents attended the event and learned about the news tools and opportunities to become better at servicing customers. CEO Carol Bulman explained the exciting changes to the agents, and said, “We heard what you asked for and we responded. You, our agents in the field, are the reason for our company’s success and it’s our goal to help you to succeed. You are our front line in Conway Country and we thank you for what you do.”

On the agenda at the rally was the announcement by Conway’s Director of Marketing Al Becker, of an agreement with Realtor.com, the largest real estate database in the world. The plan calls for all Conway listings to be advertised as “enhanced listings,” which include up to 25 photos and 500 words of text, on the site.

“This is fabulous news to me,” said agent Joanne Mecke who has purchased the enhanced listings from Realtor.com for years at significant personal expense. “The new company-subsidized plan represents a huge savings to me. I’m very excited about it.”

recent Conway Country “WOW” Rally held at Lombardos in Randolph

Conway CEO Carol Bulman leads a large crowd of Conway agents in a cheer at the Fall WOW Rally.

The WOW factor continued as attendees at the fall rally heard from Conway’s Director of Agent Services Chris Haraden about a virtual continuing education campus that will allow Conway agents to take all of their state-mandated courses to renew their licenses on-line.

Bulman wound up the event with the announcement of a new longevity bonus for her associates. “My father, Jack Conway, and I recognize the value of loyalty and longevity among our associates,” said Bulman. “And we want to reward you for it.”

For information on joining the Conway Country sales team, contact Director of Agent Services Chris Haraden at 781-871-0080, ex. 335 or email charaden@jackconway.com.

 

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CAN OWNING A HOME IN BOSTON BE CHEAPER THAN RENTING?

August 19, 2011 No comments

Many Renters may not realize that today’s low mortgage rates may mean that owning can be cheaper than renting!

Dreaming of Buying a HomeIf you are currently renting your home in the Boston area, consider looking into purchasing a home.  You may be surprised to find that your monthly mortgage payments will be less than your current rent.  Trulia’s Rent versus Buy index for the Summer of 2011 compares the costs of buying or renting a two bedroom apartment, condominium, or townhouse in the USA’s 50 largest cities.  Boston was categorized as “less expensive to rent, but may make more financial sense to buy.”  This is good news for renters and buyers.  Yes, rents are not bad in the Boston area, but the index implies that for many renters, buying now is the best option.

Also keep in mind the long-term differences between renting and buying.  Rent is paid to your landlord and that money is gone; Mortgage is paying back a loan to slowly buy back your home, so that value remains yours.  While it may even be possible for many renters to lower their monthly payments if they switcht to a mortgage, even a slightly higher monthly payment is probably worthwhile in the long run.  A house is one of the most reliable, stable investments that can be made.

Jack Conway Realty has begun a campaign to educate Boston renters about all of their options before they renew leases.  Many renters do not even consider the option of buying their next home.  For more information regarding today’s unique real estate market setting and your options relating to buying vs. selling, check out the Conway Renter’s Challenge or contact a Jack Conway Realtor today!

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CONWAY EVENING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR AREA REALTORS

July 29, 2011 No comments

The Conway School of Real Estate’s latest continuing-education courses for real estate licensees include evening classes designed for those agents who prefer to attend programs after traditional business hours.

The courses are open to all of the state’s licensed real estate agents – whether active or inactive – and will help satisfy the state’s continuing-education requirements for license renewal.

The evening classes were added to the schedule in response to feedback from Realtors who said that other commitments oftenjack conway continued education prevent them from enrolling in daytime programs, and represent Conway’s commitment to flexibility in meeting the needs of agents in the field.

The evening courses, to be held from 6-8 p.m., will include “Selling Historic Homes” on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Norwell Learning Center, 137 Washington St., and “Zoning and Building Codes” on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Lakeville Learning Center, 10 Main St.

Daytime courses will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and include “Zoning & Building Codes” on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Norwell and “Selling Historic Homes” on Thursday, Aug. 11 in Lakeville.

The cost for each course is $20. To register, visit click here or call 781-871-0080, ext. 342 for more information.

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CONWAY SPONSORS CUTTING EDGE CONFERENCE

July 29, 2011 No comments

Jack Conway, Realtor recently sponsored and participated in Real Estate Bar Camp Boston 2011. The unique technology seminar drew hundreds of local real estate professionals to the Back Bay Events Center for day-long learning and networking. Several Conway agents and members of the management team joined the event.

“We were so excited to be a part of this, and proud to be a sponsor,” said Conway Regional Manager Peter Ruffini. “It was a chance to learn and hear from some really knowledgeable and innovative people in the industry.”

The concept for RE BarCamp came from a technology BarCamp event held in San Francisco. Wikipedia defines a barcamp as: an international network of user generated conferences — open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by participants. Every session is not planned out in advance. Nobody is paid to deliver a session. Anybody can deliver a session and attendees are strongly encouraged to participate.

REbar camp boston 2011

Long thought of as a forward-thinking company, Conway has positioned itself as a leader in technology with a successfully redesigned wesbite that possesses cutting edge tools for agents and the brokerage. The REBar Camp Boston was a chance to learn more about social media and other ways for the company to engage with customers.

“We heard from some of the best and brightest local people in social media, SEO strategy and online customer service,” said Al Becker, Conway’s director of marketing. “It was important to be there, and be familiar with these strategies.”

Learn how Conway’s advanced technology and experienced real estate agents can help you – contact an agent today to help with all your real estate needs!



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CONWAY CLASSICS DIVISION GROWING WITH LUXURY PORTFOLIO

July 26, 2011 No comments

As a member of Luxury Portfolio International, the luxury division of a network of independent real estate brokerages known as Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, Jack Conway, Realtor is proud to support the findings of Luxury Portfolio’s White Paper, recently released, entitled “How Today’s Highly Affluent U.S. Consumer Selects Luxury Real Estate Associates and Brokerages.” The paper, a result of a study conducted by Harrison Group on the luxury real estate market, focuses on affluent American consumer’s wants and needs in today’s economic environment. The White Paper’s findings specifically show that performance and reputation are more critical than ever to earning thLeading Real Estate Companies of the Worlde trust of the consumer.

The paper also identifies changes brought about by the recession and how consumers have become more fiscally responsible, but expectations have risen. For Conway, this means consumers are seeking fair-priced homes that still provide superb quality of amenities and features that fit the needs and lifestyle for a family setting.  They are more focused than ever on “bargains.”

“The study validates what Luxury Portfolio International offers to companies like Conway and that it is consistent with how luxury consumers purchase real estate and approach the buying and selling process in today’s economic environment,” said President of Luxury Portfolio International Paul Boomsma.

“Our Conway Classic customers are telling us that Luxury Portfolio is exactly what they want when selling their homes,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “And through the education in the program our agents are doing a superior job of meeting their needs.”

The paper also underscores how the real estate market is a driver of economic growth and a catalyst for consumer trends. Luxury Portfolio International conducts research such as this to identify and stay in touch with the changing desires and demands of today’s high-end consumer.

Ultimately, the study finds that experience remains paramount with 84 percent of luxury consumers surveyed requiring an agent to demonstrate competence and understanding of the high-end luxury real estate space. Luxury Portfolio International continues to tap into the minds of the luxury real estate consumer and market trends through studies and reporting on the luxury market.

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CONWAY MARKS NEW WEBSITE MILESTONE

July 7, 2011 1 comment

It’s Been 1 Year Since the Launch of the NEW Jackconway.com!

Agents, managers and staff at Jack Conway, Realtor gathered recently for a rousing celebration of the first anniversary of the company’s Next Generation website jackconway.com. Everyone shared in a piece of birthday cake, decorated with an image of the front page of the website.

Since June 1, 2010, when Conway redesigned and retooled the website, traffic and customer engagement has risen dramatically.

“I think we can all say this has been an unqualified success,” said Conway Marketing Director Al Becker. “And the best part of this website is it can keep getting better and improve as new trends and technologies emerge.”

Mapped Property Search on Jackconway.com

Mapped Property Search

One recent example of these improvements is the “mapped search” tool that allows buying customers to pinpoint areas where they are looking for homes. Another new development is the mobile optimization of the site, providing service to jackconway.com on the vast majority of mobile devices and tablet PCs.

All of this is taking place because of the hard work of the Conway staff, through its web team at Boston Logic Technology Partners.

We are so pleased with Boston Logic and all they’ve done for us,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “They are an excellent partner and along with our team, we are poised for a bright future.”

Long known as a forward-thinking real estate company, Conway supports its agents with the best tools of the trade, including jackconway.com, but also strategic digital marketing plans, a virtual back office, state-of-the-art CMA tools and web-to-print solutions.  If you want to join the Conway Team, click here to learn more about what we offer our agents.

New Website 1 Year Anniversary

New Website 1 Year Anniversary

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Chairman Jack Conway and CEO Carol Bulman cut the cake celebrating the first birthday of the Next Generation jackconway.com.

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NEW BOOK FROM JACK CONWAY – SALES SENSE

March 30, 2011 No comments

Jack Conway Authors Books to Help Conway Agents Excel!

Our founder, Jack Conway, former sportswriter turned Realtor, has gone back to his roots with the publication of Sales Sense, a book he recently authored to help his Conway agents succeed in their field.

Portions of new Book, 'Sales Sense' by Jack Conway will go to benefit the homeless

Jack Conway presenting 'Sales Sense'

“Sales Sense is the accumulated result of managing while driving around,” said Conway, who turned 87 in December and continues to serve as his company’s chairman of the board. “I travel by day listening to sales agents, and in the evening and early morning hours, I do lots of reading. Trade journals, business magazines and the daily newspapers always have something that lights a fire in my brain and gives me an idea.”

Conway’s book is a compilation of 77 “how-to” lessons for succeeding in a real estate career. It covers such topics as “Total Involvement – One Handshake at a Time,” “Price it Right and It Will Sell,” “It’s All About Attitude,” and “Open Houses to the Rescue.” Conway shares tips from his 56 years as a Realtor and manager with his sales associates in a folksy style that flows from every page.

“Sales Sense is a blueprint for success based on my father’s own wisdom and experience,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “It’s a great read from a wonderful teacher and a remarkable man.”

Autographed copies of Conway’s new book are available to his agents for a small donation to Father Bills & MainSpring, a non-profit organization serving the homeless.  Sales Sense will also be used by Conway Education and Recruitment Director Christopher Haraden.

Jack’s book will be added to our year-round roster of training for our agents,” said Haraden. “Sales Sense is a primer on real estate success written by the master. I expect the classes to be sell-outs.”

Conway left his job as a sports writer for the Boston Record American 57 years ago to sell houses for a Natick developer.  He started his own company on the South Shore in 1956 and Jack Conway Realtor is now one of the largest independent real estate firms in Massachusetts!

If you’re thinking about a career in real estate, or looking to join a team that will support you in your success as a Realtor, Contact Jack Conway and start a new career in real estate today!

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