1. REALTY REVIEW – June 2013
UNTIL is a great word in between, COURSE gives us a path on which we have to walk. UNTIL is a break, not
decided exactly. Until prolongs as well. Until creates a boredom, it gives power, gives energy to go on. UNTIL
keeps habits together! Habits always have to be replaced. Bad ones should be replaced with good ones. Real
estate industry, especially our brokerage industry demands FOCUS. It is biggest value of us, and also, it earns
bread for us.
RE/MAX has just completed 4 years in India. Our government is introducing the regulatory bill, mainly for
developers and builders and very soon, it will be on for companies as well. It needs a change. Mainly, because
of many companies coming in, there is an urgent need for transparency and on the Service Level Standards.
Hyderabad is attracting lot of the builders and prominent faces from National Level. City is purely a buyer’s
market. We are getting better in terms of the infrastructure with the additions of METRO and other MMTS
stations. City areas are also trending at 20-30% cheaper than the par at the other metros and also with its
peak of 2007. There will be a big boost in terms of the prices in Hyderabad region. Also, the rates at the
coastal areas and other districts need to be corrected. Prices are touching sky high in terms of no value in the
surroundings. Our advice: Stay put in Hyderabad.
Enjoy the monsoon; let’s welcome the rain Gods with wealth, health and prosperity
Happy reading
A Balajee Kumar
abalajee@remax.in
www.remax.in/ap
RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Liniger’s ‘My Next Step’ Lands on NY Times Best Seller List
Dear Readers,
How are you? I am very sure that spills of monsoon making you
more excited and giving you renewed energy which you are
looking forward at the juncture of the approach of the midyear.
Goals are important for us. It keeps us on the track and also gives
us focus. F.O.C.U.S. as the word represents a dedication and also
means FOLLOW ON COURSE UNTIL YOU SUCCEED.
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RE/MAX Welcomes 4 New Countries to Our Network
RE/MAX is proud to welcome new countries to our global family of professional agents- Sri Lanka, South
Korea, Uganda and Qatar.
(L to R) RE/MAX Uganda Regional Owners Mohamed, Fred Opolot & Shamila, RE/MAX Qatar and Kuwait
Regional Owners Bin & Bedour, RE/MAX Sri Lanka Regional Owner Sujan and RE/MAX South Korea
Regional Owners Harry Shin & Yunseok.
RE/MAX Co-Founder Dave Liniger’s motivational book, “My Next Step: An Extraordinary Journey of
Healing and Hope,” (Hay House Inc., 2013) has landed a top spot on the New York Times Best Sellers
List.
In the May 12 rankings, unveiled at nytimes.com last week, “My Next Step” is No. 7 on the Hardcover
Nonfiction list.
“We all go through difficult times in
life, and there’s a pattern in getting
through them,” Liniger says. “I was
fortunate in having a strong support
group and an understanding of that
pattern. And I hope my experience
helps others.”
“My Next Step” recounts Liniger’s
determination to “never, ever quit”
as he fought through a paralyzing
staph infection in 2012.
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On behalf of the entire RE/MAX family in India, we welcome you and look for great networking and referral
business in near future soon.
RE/MAX INDIA NEWS
RE/MAX India Expands its presence in the North India
RE/MAX India Top Officials Visit Bengaluru
RE/MAX India top management officials Sam Chopra, Chairman RE/MAX India along with his Vice-
Presidents, Puneet Verma & Manpreet Grewal recently visited RE/MAX Bengaluru Region for 3 days.
The region planned RE/MAX Success Celebration event which was well organized by the region for its
affiliates. It included workshop training for Owners, Associates, staffs, new prospect seminar ending
with a grand awards night.
Some of the other Affiliates from across the country supported the success event by sharing their
success stories and best practices with the Affiliates. Congratulations to one & all for the success…..
RE/MAX India is gradually expanding its footprints in the
Northern part and has signed a new Franchise in Dehradun,
Uttarakhand Region.
Mr. Vivek Goyal joins the RE/MAX India network as the
franchisee Owner of this new office RE/MAX Real Estate
One.
We wish him all the very best for his journey with RE/MAX!!
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RE/MAX Affiliates National Online Webinar Conducted
With the continuation effort that both RE/MAX International & RE/MAX India makes in the field of
Education & Training, it’s very clear how much RE/MAX preaches as the value of being educated. In view
to this RE/MAX India has designed a Monthly Online Webinar chart for affiliates pan India.
The month of May 2013 had a few of them in technology and Marketing fields.
Best Practices Webinar on Exclusive Mandates
Technology - Contact management, Property listings, TRR filling, Buyer Match
Mainstreet and Design centre
Slingshot technology and Listing promotion along with Website management
RE/MAX India Gets Featured Property & Wealth Magazine
Can RE/MAX India redefine the Indian Real Estate is the caption of the cover story in the May 2013
edition of Property & Wealth Magazine.
The cover story delves into the unique RE/MAX approach to business
that promises to make a positive impact on the challenging Real Estate
environment that we have today.
The magazine which is a handbook for the Real Estate World managed
to do a great job of identifying the problems that the Real Estate
Brokerage business is facing and how RE/MAX is providing solutions to
those problems.
This story would open up insights in every Real Estate Consultant in the
industry an interesting read through.
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RE/MAX ANDHRA PRADESH NEWS
RE/MAX Hyderabad’s Event – 60 Minutes with RE/MAX
We would like to thank our affiliates who put efforts in making this a success and special thanks to Mr.
Ravi, Mr. Jagadeesh, Mr. T T Reddy, Mr. Srikanth, Mr. Satish Dayal, Mr. Ramnath Reddy; Mr. D Ram
Chander for sharing their valuable thoughts with the invited prospective customers on how RE/MAX could
be the best place and decision to join. They also spoke on the RE/MAX tools & systems that help every
member to be more versatile in the business. At the end the Regional owner Mr. Balajee closed with the
note that RE/MAX affiliate work as a family together to create opportunities for each other.
RE/MAX Hyderabad’s Referral Exchange & Networking Meet
June 4th RE/MAX Hyderabad had a great Networking night for all its Owners & Associates where they
discussed their most important residential listings and buyers which were kind of exclusive. Few
commercial tie-ups were too there and all these could bring associate and offices a lot of mileage once
done.
RE/MAX Hyderabad hosted, ‘60
minutes with RE/MAX’ on June 4th,
an event aimed at attracting
individuals looking to become real
estate professional. It had eminent
speakers from RE/MAX fraternity
who hold good experience with
RE/MAX.
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A special thanks to the delegates representing Lodha group who came in and shared an excellent topic
on how to cater the HNI clients and maintain a good database system for regular follow-up.
The event featured tons of motivation, networking and education to help affiliates elevate their potential
and came to an end with a dinner reception where RE/MAX members shared their experiences and time
with each other along with a yummy dinner.
Top listings for the month – By our Offices & Associates
In this era of technology, it’s the Internet that dominates majorly. Consumers go more online to do any
and all kind of search as they find it more hassle free and see most of the information up there. The only
one thing that keeps someone ahead is QUALITY and CLARITY in information. Sharing with you the best
listings declared by our offices for the month, which may interest you. We are the Change & Revolution!
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RE/MAX Property Champion
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
MLS id: 512006018-149
Fully furnished Duplex house for sale
http://remax.in/Duplex-For-Sale-Hyderabad-Andhra-
Pradesh_512006018-149
RE/MAX Plus
Madhapur, Hyderabad
MLS id: 512009029-6
Ready to Occupy 3 BHK Flat for Sale
http://remax.in/Apartment-Flat-For-Sale-Hyderabad-
Andhra-Pradesh_512009029-6
RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions
Miyapur, Hyderabad
MLS id: 512010002-679
Gated Community 2 BHK Flats for Sale
http://remax.in/Apartment-Flat-For-Sale-Hyderabad-
Andhra-Pradesh_512010002-679
RE/MAX Properties
Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad
MLS id: 512021005-9
Semi Furnished Ready to Move Flats for Sale
http://remax.in/Apartment-Flat-For-Sale-Hyderabad-
Andhra-Pradesh_512021005-9
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Success Stories for month - We bring you the testimonial
It has been 2.5 Years of Roller Coaster Ride in Business with
RE/MAX. Coming from Non Real Estate Back Ground and
being in USA for 7years; it was tough for First year. With lot
of patience and observation on the Local Real Estate Market
we are able to create the Systems and Procedures in Office
to do the Real Estate Consultancy Business in Professional
and Ethical Manner.
We are very happy and proud to be recognized in 4th Annual
RE/MAX Convention @ GOA as ‘Best National Broker Office’
Ranked #3 in India and #1 in Andhra Pradesh. All our hard
work is turning into results now.
Thanks to all the staff and business associates in our
RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions Office, Madeenaguda who
played a vital role in achieving this recognition at National
Level.
Anupama
Bandlamudi
Franchisee
Owner
Shailaja Balumuri - Franchisee Office Staff
I am working as Recruiter in RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions Office
@ Madeenaguda. RE/MAX gives a great business opportunity to
professionals. With a very Low Investment one can earn High
Income based on their potential. We offer different commission
models like 50%, 75% & 100%.
In our office we offer excellent environment and professional real
estate training to our Business Associates. I am working since last
one year and it was a great learning experience for me.
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SOME OTHER REALTY NEWS
India’s federal cabinet recently cleared a bill that allows for setting up a regulator for India’s real estate sector
and has provisions for increasing disclosure by India’s homebuilders. The bill needs to be passed by
parliament before it becomes law, but analysts welcome it as a key step to bring transparency in this sector in
which millions of individuals invest their life savings. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013,
is meant specifically for builders, brokers and buyers of residential buildings and complexes. India Real Time
looks at five provisions that will benefit home buyers:
Regulator: The bill provides for setting up a federal real estate regulator, as well as regulators in all Indian
states and union territories for the first time. These regulators will have oversight of transactions related to
residential real estate, and authority to settle disputes and impose penalties on anyone who violates new rules
created by the regulator. This is a key step because at the moment, Indian real estate developers are not
accountable to any authority, and if homebuyers have any grievances against builders, they have little
recourse. Going to court is the only option right now, but court cases in India often drag on for years and can
be expensive.
Safety of funds: The bill will require developers of new housing projects to set aside a certain percentage of
the funds raised for a particular project, and use it only for that project. This would be a big change from the
current practice where builders often use money raised from buyers of homes in one project, to buy land for
another project or for other uses. In many cases, this has meant that current housing projects get delayed,
because developers run out of cash to complete ongoing projects. “By ensuring that developers do not divert
Ramnath Reddy Geetham - Business Associate
I am very happy to be recognized in the 4th Annual RE/MAX
Convention @ GOA as the ‘Best National Broker Associate’
Ranked #4 in India and #1 in Andhra Pradesh.
4th Annual RE/MAX Convention @ GOA has helped me to connect
with Real Estate Business Associates across India. Lot of Learning
and Motivation sessions during the 2 days have give me energy to
lift my Business to next level. My Interactions with the Delegates
and Top Business People from Different Countries has given me
confidence to grow and reach the Top Real Estate people in our
region.
Thanks to RE/MAX for bringing me this opportunity.
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funds meant for a particular project to their other projects, the Bill seeks to curb delays in project completion,”
said a research note by Crisil Research in Mumbai.
Defined area: The new bill will come up with a standard definition for terms that are used by builders for
selling an apartment. Home prices are typically quoted per square feet. At the moment, some apartment
builders include a portion of a building’s common areas, such as the space near the building’s elevator, as part
of the apartment. So, buyers have to pay for an area greater than the space they will actually occupy. The new
bill will require that builders only charge for the area inside an apartment, excluding space taken by walls and
pillars. Now home buyers “will not have to do complicated calculations” about what they’re really going to get,
says Sanjay Dutt, managing director of South Asia for real estate consulting firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Disclosure by builders: The bill will require builders of large complexes to cover an area greater than 4,000
square meters, will have to state publicly all the details of their projects. So, they’ll have to specify upfront the
layout of the apartments and building complex, the name and address of the building’s contractors and
architects, and so on. This is expected to make developers more accountable.
Misleading claims: The bill will also impose obligations on builders to ensure that their advertisements are
accurate. “Buyers affected by… misleading advertisements will get a full refund of the money deposited, along
with interest, in case they intend to withdraw from the project,” according to Crisil.
The bill puts the onus of rectifying structural defects, on the builders.
We will be happy to get your suggestion or feedback and even give you more realty updates.