CHICAGO, Illinois (PRWEB) November 06, 2013
Leading residential and commercial real estate brokerage firm Jameson Real Estate, comprised of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty and Jameson Commercial, announced today that the firms sales volume has grown by 400 percent since 2008. The firm is also on pace to have a record-setting 2013, topping its $ 1 billion in sales volume in 2012.
When Charley and Harry Huzenis invited Mike Sato and me to join the Jameson team five years ago, we were honored for the opportunity to build upon the firms 25-year-old reputation of integrity, innovation and results, said Chris Feurer, chief executive officer at Jameson. For this partnership to result in such exponential growth, despite enduring our generations worst recession, is testament to the tenacity of our leadership, our agents and our staff.
Over the past several months, Jameson has continued to hire top-performing residential and commercial agents, increased marketing staff and grown its technology and infrastructure platforms.
Jamesons sales volume for 2013 is expected to exceed $ 1.3 billion, said Mike Sato, president at Jameson. With 75 percent of our business in residential and 25 percent in commercial brokerage, our firm has a unique position in the Chicago market. We understand whats required to meet this current level of market growth and Jamesons increasing market share, but we dont want to just meet it, we want to exceed it. But if you dont give your agents the necessary tools, its unsustainable.
In October, the residential and commercial real estate brokerage launched a new marketing program to deliver tailored information to consumers based upon demographics, sophistication and neighborhood, through a variety of customizable digital and offline communication vehicles. Because our agents live in the neighborhoods they serve, they truly know their clients lifestyles, needs and goals. An off-the-shelf approach contradicts the Jameson philosophy which recognizes each client, and every transaction, as unique, said Feurer.
The messaging carried throughout the communications program is Expect the Exceptional, illustrating Jamesons exceptional qualities, service and brand. Our clients have come to expect the exceptional, because thats exactly what we deliver. This mantra applies to every aspect of our firm, in the way we communicate, service and sell, said Feurer.
For the more tech-savvy client, weve launched a social media program that delivers timely information to keep clients up-to-date on things that matter to them. In addition to dedicating staff to support this program, were also leveraging the best technology, allowing our agents to select what, when and how they share that information with just one click, said Feurer.
In addition to social media, agents can choose from print and online advertising, branded client gifts and direct mail campaigns. Feurer added, The entire program is customizable, scalable and measurable. And as our clients continually evolve, so will our approach.
Jameson has also enhanced its inbound messaging by establishing a flexible website platform along with robust language and currency translation. Feurer said, Through our Sothebys partnership, were able to deliver our localized expertise on a global scale. Were reaching clients in almost 50 countries, so our searchable database needs to offer that access from anywhere in the world. And because more than 50 percent of visitors view our site in a language other than English, its critical that our website truly communicates with each visitor.
Sato said, This is not a simple website redesign. Weve established a forward-looking plan to ensure that we always have the most current technologies in place. He added, That includes making our agents websites truly customizable, empowering them to tailor the content, not just the contact information.
Jameson Sothebys International Realty currently has more than 250 agents with expertise in Chicago and the North Shore. With nearly 50 agents focusing exclusively in Chicago, Jameson Commercial holds a strong presence in the downtown and Lincoln Park markets. Both the residential and commercial real estate brokerage arms are headquartered in Chicago.
Feurer added, The reason Jameson has been able to not just survive, but actually thrive, over the past several years, is that our team focused on our collective strengths and continued to nurture client relationships even when there was little activity in the market. This commitment and professionalism truly sets us apart from other firms, and is the reason why were looking toward an exciting future serving our clients.
