Hi, I'm Bob Luna from Lafayette, Colorado, and the 2010 President of Metro Brokers, Incorporated. I would like to welcome you to MetroBrokersTV.com, one of the most state-of-the-art technology benefits available to members of Metro Brokers.

I'm looking forward to 2010 and new ideas and opportunities that will enable member brokers to reach higher heights.

Metro Brokers was established in 1976 by six very visionary real estate businessmen, and has withstood the test of time as a real estate success story and industry leader. Our well-recognized logo, "stopping power" brand, and independent structure which allows brokers the freedom to create their own culture and business model, has attracted the best and brightest in Colorado real estate. We now have 84 office locations throughout the state and close to 800 independent companies within these locations.

And the good news is that things just keep getting better. A few of the goals that have emerged from our talented committees for 2010 are:

- to improve communications to the members,
- to grow Metro Brokers with an emphasis on outlying areas,
- to offer online education courses, and
- to provide office websites for our 84 office locations

You have my personal commitment that we will do all within our power to accomplish these goals and to continue to provide the framework, brand, and freedom for real estate brokers to work professionally, efficiently, and profitably. This is the mission of Metro Brokers.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to working towards a great future for Metro Brokers.

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Kirby Smith: Hello and welcome to Metro Brokers TV- I am Kirby Smith, 2009 President of Metro Brokers.  Metro Brokers is committed to being a leader in progressive venues such as online video, social media, and technology.  Please, take some time to learn about our organization and our members through the hundreds of interviews on this site.  I think you will find that Experienced, Caring Professionals is self evident.  Today, more than ever, the true 100% commission model and the unhindered independence offered by Metro Brokers is the solution for YOUR real estate practice.  Thank you and enjoy.

Posted in From The President

Metro Brokers 2010 President Elect Bob Luna looks to grow outlying areas

MetrobrokersTV: Hi. Welcome to Metro Brokers TV. I am Robin Wood and I have the pleasure today of speaking with Bob Luna from Metro Brokers Crescent Properties, LLC. Thanks for joining us Bob.

Bob Luna: Good to be here Robin.

MetrobrokersTV: So, congratulations first of all for becoming the President Elect for 2010.

Bob Luna: Oh thank you.

MetrobrokersTV: For Metro Brokers Organization. How long have you been with us, with Metro Brokers?

Bob Luna: With Metro Brokers, nine years now.

MetrobrokersTV: And how long have you been in the business?

ob Luna: It's 30 years. So, a long time.

MetrobrokersTV: Different companies?

Bob Luna: Different companies. Started out with Century 21, went to RE/MAX, and finally saw the light. I think that this is the place where I am going to be for a long time.

MetrobrokersTV: Excellent. Excellent. Well, you definitely will be at the helm next year for us, thank you. So, tell me a little bit about your business.

Bob Luna: Most of my business is out of Boulder County. I manage an office in Lafayette. It's a very traditional little Victorian house. We get a lot of walk in traffic, have the little brochure boxes out front and it's just a lot of fun. So, it's antique furniture, the whole bit, but lot of technology in there.

MetrobrokersTV: Yes, there is. We do have so much technology in Metro Brokers and I imagine you will be using that to help with our membership as you take [Voice Cross Over].

Bob Luna: Well, that's what I am hoping for and promoting the outlying areas is the area that you know I think that Metro Brokers really needs to grow in, you know getting the message out. There is... we just started a Fort Collins Metro Broker office. The agent up there in one month has already gotten two leads from other Metro Brokers for two listings. So, she has gotten two listings just because of joining Metro Brokers right away. So, that's great.

MetrobrokersTV: That is great. What other areas do you think that we could really focus on trying to draw into this group, the successful Metro Brokers group?

Bob Luna: That's a good question. Colorado Springs I think is another sleeping giant for Metro Brokers. Grand Junction and again that whole northern corridor from Longmont, Loveland, and Fort Collins. So, very excited on trying to get the word out there as to what Metro Brokers is all about.

MetrobrokersTV: Now, what types of tools do you think we can use to let these areas know what we offer?

Bob Luna: Well Robin, we are in one of the best tools that they have right here at Metro Brokers TV. The other thing it's our online, the metrobrokersonline.com. That's all web based and it is all maps for the state. It has all the leads from all the MLS'. So, your searches can all be done from one place. Now, it offers lead generation and lead capture to all of our brokers. So, it's a phenomenal tool and getting that word out is the most important thing.

MetrobrokersTV: Thank you so much Bob for all that great information.

Bob Luna: Well thank you Robin. It has been my pleasure.

MetrobrokersTV: For more interviews and membership information, please join us at metrobrokerstv.com.

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(Denver, CO) Jan 30, 2009 -Metro Brokers Inc. is looking to the future with great hope!  "As the year begins we are already seeing enrollment on the rise" said Maria Cook, Executive Director of Metro Brokers.  "We just had nearly 50 brokers graduate from our January New Member Orientation and we are on pace to see that happen again in the February class".  Maria Cook continued " the tide of Real Estate is changing and the 100% Concept that we were founded on over 30 years ago is the only real estate business model that makes sense."  

Over the years, Metro Brokers has had the distinct honor of having some of the top leadership in the industry.  This year is no exception with the 2009 President Kirby Smith.  Kirby is a level headed, smart, forward thinking Real Estate professional who brings a keen attention to detail and remarkable ability to excite and lead membership.  Kirby is the Broker-Owner of Cherry Tree Properties, Inc. and as with most Metro Brokers members brings over 15 years of real estate experience. Prior to his Presidential position, Kirby had served on the Trademark and Technologies committees as well as being a Metro Brokers Board Member. 

According to Smith, "The current landscape of Real Estate makes Metro Brokers the perfect choice for industry professionals."  Smith went on further to say, "I am always explaining to Buyers and Sellers that it is not all doom and gloom.  Throughout Colorado, houses are being bought and sold at a brisk pace.  I explain to other Brokers all the time, we are in a contraction and that precipitates making good fiscal decisions for your business.  The single best decision you can make for your business is to join Metro Brokers, the true 100% model in Colorado Real Estate."   

About Metro Brokers

Metro Brokers Real Estate, Inc. is an association of independent real estate brokers who specialize in Colorado residential, commercial and investment properties. Metro Brokers' 90 office location network of 1,700 highly caring, experienced real estate professionals have been helping buyers and sellers make the most of their real estate transactions since 1976, Unlike most other real estate companies, Metro Brokers, Inc. is wholly owned and controlled by its brokers. For more information visit www.MetroBrokersTV.com, www.MetroBrokersOnline.com and www.JoinMetroBrokers.com 

Posted in From The President, Join Metro Brokers, Press Room, MBI News

MetroBrokersTV: It's another great episode at metrobrokerstv.com and I am talking today with Moe Giroux with Metro Brokers. Moe, thanks for coming down.

Moe Giroux: Thank you.

MetroBrokersTV: Moe, tell us about your story with Metro Brokers. How long have you been with Metro Brokers?

Moe Giroux: I got into the real estate back in 1981, spent eight years with RE/MAX, got tired of paying the fees that they... most of their offices typically charge. I wanted to the independence of being my own broker. So, I started my own company in 1993. So, 15 years now.

MetroBrokersTV: Great and you have an office with Metro Brokers, correct? <watch video>

Moe Giroux: I do. I own the Littleton South West office in the Ken Caryl Business Center down by Kipling and Chatfield basically.

MetroBrokersTV: So, now, Metro Brokers allows you to run your business the way you want to run your business, allows you all the options, correct?

Moe Giroux: That's right. As your own broker, you are allowed to do what you want to do and do it the way you want. There is no corporate upstairs telling you what to do. You are your own broker and to a lot of people, that's very important.

MetroBrokersTV: Now, the real estate industry, you had a shift this year due to the economy and the way things were going. Where do you see Metro Brokers being positioned in the upcoming years with the real estate industry?

Moe Giroux: Well, there is no doubt the market has slowed down. There is less deals. A lot of agents are getting out of the business and lot of agents are looking to cut their costs and Metro Brokers offers you that opportunity to do so.

MetroBrokersTV: So, it is the best name, best price out there right now, right?

Moe Giroux: I won't argue with that Scott.

MetroBrokersTV: All right. For more information, go to metrobrokerstv.com.

Posted in Metro Brokers TV Advantages, From The President, Industry Events, Board Of Directors, Metro Brokers Agents