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RE/MAX Showcase is a professional organization that is at the top in the industry and growing strong. We welcome new sales professionals to join in our success.

At RE/MAX Showcase, we feel that our organization provides the best opportunity for a real estate professional to maximize and achieve his/her highest level of production while enjoying life to its fullest.

RE/MAX Showcase offers a 100% commission schedule, unless you prefer a split schedule, and we have the lowest franchise fee of any other franchise organization. We also offer a great designation program with incentives, automated calling system for your farms, investment opportunities in our mortgage company, on-site continuing education through the RE/MAX Satellite Network, and hands-on management, training and a superb administration to make your transition a smooth one.

For a confidential interview contact: Piero Orsi President/CEO Direct Office: (847) 582-9300

OUR VISION

The ultimate vision of RE/MAX Showcase is to strive together to better ourselves both professionally and in the quality of our lives. We have learned to know the importance of combining strong management support along with individual agent's strength and success... a team can accomplish much more than just one.

In doing so, we have learned the importance of sharing our information and experiences with all the members of RE/MAX Showcase. This is our way to achieve true success... Professionally and Personally.

WHAT IS RE/MAX?

RE/MAX stands for "Real Estate Maximums". It also stands for "Maximizing one's Real Estate Career".

RE/MAX is an internationally known and readily recognized real estate organization. Its success is predicated on the simple fact that the Agent should keep what they earn while surrounded by full-time top Professionals. At RE/MAX you are in business for yourself and not by yourself.

When you go to see your doctor for a check up, most likely you are greeted at the door by staff that in turn directs you to your own doctor's quarters. Your doctor takes care of your needs and keeps your full compensation for his/her services rendered to you.

Your doctor then shares the common overhead expenses with the other doctors within that office and in so doing; his/her cost of doing business is reduced by a significant amount. It is much easier to have the best technology, staff and services when you don't pay for them on your own. THAT IS RE/MAX!

Your current company as well as others has tried to copy the RE/MAX concept; however, it does not work for them due to the very nature of their way of doing business. Look around your current office: YOU are supporting the majority of agents that are either beginners or low producers.

If you went to your doctor's office and observed what you see on a daily routine in your current office would you trust them to operate on you?

RE/MAX is one of the first and by far the most successful 100% commission concept organization in the Country. To receive 100% of one's efforts is the most any person can expect. It's not just about money, it's also about:

• Fulfillment of achieving your real estate goals and to feel proud of your career.
• Being in full control and make the decisions necessary for your business success.
• Our organization provides you the finest backup to realize your financial goals.
• The synergistic benefits of being associated with other top producers.
• The ability to grow your business and even sell it if you retire or move. What we help you create is YOUR BUSINESS and it does have a very definite value.
• Benefit of having quality time and money to enjoy and to provide for your family.
• You are OUR CLIENT. As such you thrive in a friendly "Agent First" environment.
• No other organization outside of RE/MAX, lets you keep more of your hard earned money. It is an undisputed fact. We welcome the opportunity of meeting you along with your current Broker to prove it.
• #1 in Market Share for the Chicagoland area and growing stronger every year.

WHY CHOOSE RE/MAX SHOWCASE?

• High volume of leads are generated directly to you from the Company's established and dominating market share. In addition, our signage, website, 800 numbers, automated calling systems, etc., provide you with the greatest opportunity of growing your own business.
• All sign and ad calls have your name on them and are directed to you by our staff. You will increase sales of your own listings plus pick up other buyers.
• Your real estate career will grow, you will keep a lot more of your hard-earned commissions so you can enjoy a better quality of life with family and friends.
• You will thrive in a friendly "Agent First" environment with freedom to direct your very own business with full backing of the most qualified people in our industry.
• Steady support and help as needed from the office administrator/supervisor and trained staff, along with a very much "hands-on" management. We are here to assist you with your day-to-day needs and train and guide you in areas you may be unfamiliar with in our system.
• State of the art technology, including but not limited to, phone system powered by a high speed digital voice T1 that allows you to call forward your direct line to a number of your liking when you are out of the office, a direct telephone number as part of your start-up which can be displayed on your website, signs, advertising, etc., highest Internet T1 speed available for fastest possible connection, immediate email notification of your showings 24/7/365, access to the complete history of all activity on your listings via the web 24/7/365 with opportunity to email/fax/print sheets to your sellers anytime day or night, paging to you through our voice mail to your cellular or pager services, networked/high-speed digital copying/printing system in color or black and white with printing speeds up to 42 pages per minute, high speed digital scanning system, high speed digital faxing systems, all available 24/7/365 at all locations, up-to-date computer systems with graphics programs, word processing, internet programs, all the MLS access, CMA program, ERC Reports Programs, etc., and a Virtual Private Networking system connecting our locations for better, easier communication with fellow associates of RE/MAX Showcase utilizing a higher level of security when working on the Internet.
• Lower rates (due to our size) on the following:
  • Local, long distance and toll free services
  • High speed Internet connection service
  • Newspaper and magazine advertising
  • Overnight express service
  • Color brochures and postcards
  • Color copying and printing
  • Monochrome copying and printing
  • Other supplies/equipment as established and negotiated by the "Focus Group"
  • Use of any of our locations day or night. If you need an office and you are miles away, just stop in and make yourself at home at any RE/MAX Showcase location. The same services are available to you at each site, including MLS, Internet, all Purchase Contract forms or Listing forms, Federal Express, Airborne Express, black and white/color copiers, fax machines, scanners, and your assigned copy code works at all of our locations.
  • Working with the best of the best! RE/MAX Showcase has been number one in listings sold for years. Why? Because of our Sales Associates!
  • Being in business since 1993, RE/MAX Showcase has established a reputation of being reliable, successful and professional. We have captured the "Number 1" spot in all of the locations for consecutive years for closed volume, transactions per agent or listings sold.

RE/MAX SATELLITE NETWORK

The first and still the only proprietary satellite network in the real estate industry. The hub of RE/MAX technologies, the RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN) offers training courses on the full range of electronic tools available to RE/MAX Affiliates.

Nearly half of the TV programming is devoted to computerization, software, the Internet, RE/MAX Mainstreet, RE/MAX Agent 2000, RE/MAX Roster Explorer and other technological tools designed to keep RE/MAX Associates ahead of the competition.

Training programs designed for different RE/MAX audiences; administrative staffs and Associate assistants, Sales Associates, and Broker/Owners - are detailed in the quarterly printed RSN Program TV Guide and online on Mainstreet.

Take advantage of the RSN TV in your very own home or at your convenience at our Long Grove facility.

Benefits of Affiliation with RE/MAX
("What do I as an agent get for the Annual Dues I pay?")

CD-ROM Individual profile page for each agent and profile page on remax.com Referral Roster Inclusion in the Quarterly CD Roster Web Site Development www.remax.com link to www.REALTOR.com RE/MAX MainStreet Access to "members only" extranet, individual agent e-mail address RE/MAX Satellite Network Continuing education, technology classes, designation courses, etc. Approved Supplier Catalog Quality control program for suppliers, print catalog and online Children's Miracle Network Cause marketing kits with camera-ready ad slicks, promotional ideas, events, etc. RE/MAX Times Quarterly newsprint publication RE/MAX Annual Report PR quality publication - recap of international corporate performance, statistics and standing Newsletter Regional update and recognition Media Buyer Group advertising Public Relations PR person/contact for agents to utilize Local TV and Radio Spots Pre-produced radio and television spots that agents can "tag on" RE/MAX Advertising Kit Video, ad slicks and print ads from International Ad Campaign Print Material At cost advertising material, self-promotion, etc.

Regional Awards Annual recognition for top producers International Awards Annual recognition for top producers on system-wide basis Convention Subsidy of Annual Awards and convention for each agent Regional Retreat Annual regional agent events subsidized CE Classes and Sale Rallies Sponsored throughout the region (free and generally breakfast/lunch included) Trademark Manual/Logos Camera-ready ad slicks (updated continually) and trademark protection from non-RE/MAX affiliates Discounts on Vendors Hertz, Walt Disney, Gateway Computers, Dell Computers, AT&T, Qwest, etc. National Ad Agency National TV commercials Referrals From RE/MAX Relocation, REO and Asset Management Management Consultant Full-time support and contact IT Support Regular information and updates on technology, Technology Services Consultant on staff Lapel Pin RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon pin Welcome Kit Welcome letter from Regional Director and Management Consultant along with current items (many listed above - lapel pin, Approved Suppliers, CD Roster, etc.)

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2002 RE/MAX Market Share Stats
RE/MAX Per Town Market Share Leadership
2002 RE/MAX Per Agent Stats

27 Advantages - Why an Agent should Join RE/MAX

1. Highest compensation possible
2. Can work less hours yet increase earnings
3. Professionalism and experience of fellow Sales Associates
4. Independence and opportunity to be your own boss
5. Unlimited advertising and mail outs
6. Build your own investment portfolio - without paying a commission

7. Set and attain your own goals
8. Success breeds success
9. Large company image from high volume signs
10. Attractive, professional offices
11. Large sales staff to properly service listings and impress sellers
12. National referral program
13. Large inventory of properties to sell
14. Established training aids and programs
15. Top Sales Associate do not support the bottom without the disadvantages
16. Advantages of owning your own company without all the disadvantages
17. High volume discount rates for advertising, etc.
18. Access to valuable sales aids
19. Voice in the operation of the company
20. Opportunity to advance and grow within the national organization
21. Opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, winning team
22. Fringe benefits of a large real estate organization
23. Reputation of being associated with a progressive, fast moving real estate team
24. Opportunity to experiment and be creative
25. Personal pride of being in business for yourself
26. Ability to survive downturns in the market
27. Make extra sales by carrying back extra commissions

THE RIGHT MOVE

The ultimate goal of most real estate professionals is a long, prosperous, enjoyable career. Realtors are uniquely fortunate in the sense that this goal can further be enhanced by the potential of the unlimited earnings. Very few careers offer all these benefits.

At RE/MAX Showcase, we have maximized the benefits of a complete real estate career. Top-quality real estate professionals, when provided top-quality support systems and the synergy of working with like-minded professionals, will always out-perform the competition. At RE/MAX Showcase

YOU ARE OUR CLIENT!!!

We'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our "family". We guarantee you our support as you fulfill your greatest career expectations.

Just think: This is the last company move you will ever have to make.

Thank you for your interest in us, and the opportunity to share our success with you.

For a confidential interview contact:
Piero Orsi
President/CEO
Direct Office: (847) 582-9300

More reasons to join the RE/MAX organization:

• http://www.remaxnorthernillinois.com/joinus.asp
• http://www.remaxnorthernillinois.com/directory.asp

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