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Summer Fun in the Bluegrass!

There’s so much to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky this month! 
Here are some of the events and activities we LOVE in July!

 

Lakeside Live @ Lexington Green

July 20 @ 6pm
161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington KY
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Awesome live music venue. Bring your own chair! #byoc #livemusic


Bluegrass 10k Fun Run

July 4
Downtown Lexington

4th of July Festival

July 3-4
Downtown Lexington
 

Summerfest at Woodland Park – Broadway Under the Stars

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July 4-7, July 18-21 @ 8pm – 10pm
Woodland Park
601 E. High Street Lexington, KY
 
It’s a new day in Woodland Park! SummerFest is thrilled to present BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS, a new concert event that is sure to light up Downtown Lexington! This new event shines the spotlight on Central Kentucky’s local stars! Featuring your favorite showstoppers from the past 13 years of SummerFest musical theatre productions and the stunning backdrop of Woodland Park, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Join us this July to celebrate the unparalleled talents of Lexington as you experience Broadway in your own backyard!
 

Thursday Night Live – FREE

all Summer through October 10, every Thursday @ 5pm – 8pm
Downtown, Lexington
Central Bank Thursday Night Live #downtownlex
 
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Concerts at The Kentucky Castle – Be Our Guest

Co-hosted by Rector Hayden Realtors, Andrea Clemons & Susan Hammett

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July 19 @ 7pm – 9pm

The Kentucky Castle is celebrating its anniversary with “Be Our Guest!”

50 years ago an inspired couple began construction on a beautiful Castle in the middle of picturesque horse farm country in Versailles, Kentucky. Over the years it has experienced triumphs and tragedies, and this year we celebrate its story and the treasured landmark it is in Kentucky. In July 2017, a new ownership group purchased the Castle with the help of Rector Hayden Realtors. They named it “The Kentucky Castle” and opened the gates wide to serve the community. With a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, a one-of-a-kind Boutique Hotel, a Wellness Spa, and a variety of “Experience of a Lifetime” events… it’s regarded as one of the most romantic places in the area and there is celebration happening within its walls every day.

Experience: You’re invited to a “Be Our Guest” original dinner experience in the Grand Ballroom, featuring French cuisine and musical entertainment inspired by Princess Belle. As the doors to the Castle open, there is a joyful welcome in the Grand Foyer, followed by a delightful dinner with continued performance in the Ballroom. When dinner concludes, guests are invited to Waltz dancing on the rooftop during a Kentucky sunset, with dance instruction from The Ballroom House. We are so grateful to celebrate the Castle’s 50-year story and we welcome you to “Be Our Guest”.


 

 

 

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Reader’s Choice 2019 – vote us #1 Real Estate Company in Central KY

Please watch this 2019 video, serving Central Kentucky for 50 years, 1969-2019

Who We Are / Please vote May 26 – June 9, 2019 for us in the Lexington Herald-Leader Reader’s Choice 2019

Vote here by typing in “Rector Hayden Realtors” in the Real Estate Company category:

https://bit.ly/2vBJAnW

Thank you for voting for us!

 

 

 

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Tips for Top Agents: Setting up Your Free Zillow Agent Profile

Following our conversation at this month’s sales meeting, I’ve attached a guide and information about setting up your FREE Zillow Agent Profile.

Thanks to special agreements between Zillow & LBAR and Rector Hayden, listing agents are always listed first (before ANY paid premier agent accounts) on their own listings.  The downside to this is that if you have not created a free profile on Zillow – your icon will have no photo, no ratings, and no updated contact info.  Your profile may look less professional than that premier agent beneath you, and you could be missing out on some leads.

Setting up your Zillow account is easy and relatively painless.  You may even already have a Zillow account, and you just need to make certain it is a Professional account (versus a regular consumer account).  Once set up, the profile will automatically be updated according to LBAR and RHR data.  This includes past transactions and current listings!

Click the link below to see the PDF about setting up your FREE Zillow Profile.

RHR Guide to Free Zillow Agent Profile

Next week, look for a follow-up guide about your REALTOR.com FREE profile, as well as syncing your profiles with Trulia.

This guide will also be available on HUB under Marketing Resources > Agent Marketing Tools > Agent Success Guides.

If you have any questions – do not hesitate to ask!

Thanks everyone!

June Laves and your Marketology Team!

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Winner’s Circle #43 – Congratulations Kathy!

Winner’s Circle Breakfast Banquets are always so much fun!  With great door prizes, Old Kentucky Chocolates, and Sweet Lulu’s Biscuits & Gravy – everyone is a winner even if you didn’t win the $10,000 smackeroos.

This time around 42 of our 50 Selling Agents were able to attend the banquet giving everyone a better chance at that $10k!  Each participating selling agent received a custom bar of chocolate from Old Kentucky Chocolates – and all invitees received a shot at one of SIX door prizes.

A HUGE RHR Congratulations to
Kathy Marshall, Re/MAX Unlimited

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Kathy has been a full-time Realtor for 8 years and she loves what she does! Kathy has experience in Residential and Commercial Real Estate in Madison County and surrounding counties. Interest Rates are at an all time low and real estate is selling quickly again. She is hardworking and honest and would like to put her knowledge and experience to work for you. Buying or selling a home is one of the most im portant decisions you will ever make. Please give her a call today so she can help make your home dreams come true! 

AND Congratulations to ANDREA CLEMONS
for being the listing agent in this transaction she receives $1,000

Thank you to all of Lexington’s Finest Real Estate Agents who attended breakfast this morning!  We appreciate your prompt responses, attendance, and business.  We truly hope you enjoyed your time with us as we truly enjoyed celebrating with you!  See y’all at the next one! We will be given away another $10k!!

Our door prize winner’s this morning were:

Alma Hopkins, $50 to Malone’s

Judy Kirkland, $50 to Malone’s

Ernie Martin, $50 to Shell Convenience Stores

David Humes, $50 to Shell Convenience Stores

Brenda Sizemore, $25 to Starbucks

Gary Jones, $25 to Starbucks

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Weekly Updated – May 26, 2015

Hey Team!

Hope everyone was safe over the Holiday Weekend and took time remember and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.  We’re back in full swing here at the office now as we cruise into Summer Weather!  Keep an eye out for pop-up showers and thunderstorms while you’re out and about, traveling and showing!

Severe Weather Safety Tips for Rector Hayden Agents

It’s that time of year in Kentucky when we need to be prepared for sever weather and pop-up showers.  Don’t wait until the severe weather is here to prepare!  We’ve come up with a quick list of safety tips for Rector Hayden – check it out!

  • HAVE A CELL PHONE CHARGER WITH YOU ALWAYS!  There are many great tips for preparing for severe weather emergencies, but thanks to newer technology all of your needs can be met with a charged phone.  Keep a car charger in your vehicle and/or a backup wall charger.  You can use your smartphone to:
    • See local weather reports, radar, watches, and warnings – listen to radio/news reports or alerts
    • Map your location to see if you are in the area of the county under the warning
    • Give you directions to safe spaces
    • Alert others of your location or call for Emergency Services
  • PREP YOUR VEHICLE WITH AN EMERGENCY KIT – It’s always a good idea, year round, to have an emergency kit in your vehicle.  Whether you’re showing property or heading to the office, staying smart and being prepared will always be worth the investment.
    • Flashlight
    • Extra Blanket or Towels
    • Moist-towelettes, hand wipes, sanitizer
    • Pliers, Wrench, Hammer – these basic tools can do many things!
  • BE WEATHER AWARE – Keep in mind these basic tips for when severe weather strikes!
    • THUNDERSTORMS/DOWNPOUR
      • If you are driving, and rain obstructs your ability to see – pull over safely as far to the shoulder as possible and put your hazard lights on.  Wait for the heavy rain to pass, cover your self if hail or debris is present.
      • If you can hear thunder, you are at risk for a lightening strike.  Lightening can travel far from a thunderstorm and strike even with blue sky overhead.  Avoid outdoor inspections, showings, if there is thunder in the area.
    • TORNADO/HIGH WINDS
      • Seek shelter in a sturdy building on the lowest level.  Cover your head to protect yourself from debris.
      • If you are driving, try to get to a nearby structure.  Do not take shelter under an overpass – the force of wind increases here and can be very unsafe.
      • Remember, Tornadoes can form and be on the ground even if you cannot see them.
    • FLASH FLOODING
      • It all takes 2 feet of water to float away most cars – Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

This Week’s Calendar 

  • ☆ THURSDAY — Coffee Times w/ Donna
    • 10am – 11am 
  • ☆  THURSDAY — Tech Training w/ John Bell
    • 11am – Noon
  • ☆ THURSDAY — Career Seminar
    • 5:30pm
  • ☆ FRIDAY — Focus Group and Blessings Bakery
    • 10am – 11am

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Birthdays this week!

  • Amy Virgin – May 27
  • Rick Scott – May 29
  • Sherry Thompson – May 30
  • Ryan Smith – May 31

Happy #RHRAnniversary!


Lisa Dickens – 4 Years

Tracey Gdovka – 10 years
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Andrew Salsman – 1 Year

Agent Announcements

John Sanders and Gary Denton are holding a silent auction.  For more information see one of their flyers available in the Lexington office – or email either agent for details.

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6 SUPER Tools from the Fayette PVA Website

If you aren’t taking advantage of the tools on the Fayette County PVA website – you are sorely missing out!

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The ever amazing David O’Neill, Fayette County’s Property Valuation Administrator, graced us with a short presentation at our monthly sales meeting this week.  He showed the ins and outs of the site and some amazing content reports that you may never have known you had access to as a real estate agent!

1. Weekly Residential Sales Reports

Every Friday, David O’Neill posts to their blog a PDF report on the weekly residential sales for Fayette County.  This content is spectacular for looking at selling trends in the Lexington area week-to-week.  It also makes for great shareable content to social media – show your followers and COI that you are engaged with current data and truly KNOW about real estate happenings in the area.  Check out last week’s report here: http://www.fayette-pva.com/sales-reports/salesreport31mar-03apr2015/

1.a.  Monthly Commercial Sales Reports

For our agents focused on the Commercial side of real estate – Fayette PVA releases a monthly report of commercial sales in the area!

2. Knowledge of Property Tax Exemptions for Your Clients

17069_wpm_hiresIf you have a past client reaching 65 years of age (good reason to keep in touch, no?) you can remind them about the Homestead Exemption!  Many agents develop repeat business and referrals by staying in close contact with past clients.  Wouldn’t you truly trust someone who kept looking out for your personal real estate needs?  O’Neill provides an in depth explanation of the exemption and how to apply: http://www.fayette-pva.com/exemptions

3. Keeping up with Local News regarding area Property

The weekly sales report isn’t the only useful chunk of info David O’Neill provides.  The PVA Blog also discusses properties that were covered in the news and links to their property records.  Anything from apartment complexes changing owners to historic milestones for older buildings – these stories make great locally focused content to share with your COI and again build upon your expertise.  See recent posts here: http://www.fayette-pva.com/property-in-the-news/

4. Report Tool – Mapping Feature, Mailing List Export

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The Mapping tool on the PVA website gives you all sorts of options for targeting and reporting to a specific area of Fayette County.  It has overlays that can show you Vacant Land (you could exclude it from a mailing list), council districts, Street Address numbers, and more!   You can look at specific parcel information – or, you can look at entire neighborhoods.  The coolest part of this report generator is the polygon tool!

Click on Additional Options > Create a Parcel List By… > Polygon(s)

This tool will generate reports, mailing lists, and other data on highlighted areas and parcels you select!  This can help you exclude apartment complexes from data or lists – or include more than one area while excluding the parcels in between them!  These lists can be downloaded as .csv files, allowing you to use them for bulk mailing or advertising opportunities!*

*The only issue is it will generate contact info based on the property OWNER – not necessarily the property address.  But you can get the property address from the map.

5. Quarterly Statistics for Fayette County Property

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See and download reports straight to your computer, tablet, or phone: http://www.fayette-pva.com/quarterly-statistics

6. Property Tax Calculator

Below is a snapshot of the easy-to-use tax calculator on the PVA website.  Click to see the rates and calculator on the PVA site!

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BONUS TOOL – Stay Connected with David O’Neill through Social Media!

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Featured Friday! – LBAR Anniversary Celebration

Each year the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (a.k.a LBAR) celebrates milestone years of real estate agents belonging to their board.  This year, many RH agents received milestone pins and for this week’s #FeaturedFridayFeedback we’d like to honor them!

5_year_badge⇀ Five Year Members ↼

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Sue Abbot
Pam Gillihan Headshot
Pam Gillihan
Treva Lee Headshot
Treva Lee Jones
Heather Justice Headshot
Heather Justice
Jennifer Rock Headshot
Jennifer Rock
Nancy Smith Headshot
Nancy Smith
Ethan Waterbury(not pictured)

10_year_badge⇀ Ten Year Members ↼

Sandy Allnutt Headshot
Sandy Allnutt
Blake Brandon Headshot
Blake Brandon
Karen Burns Headshot
Karen Burns
Andrea Clemons Headshot
Andrea Clemons
Brent Frederick Headshot
Brent Frederick
Keith Hatton Headshot
Keith Hatton
Karen Hurley Headshot
Karen Hurley
Stephanie Kelemen Headshot
Stephanie Kelemen
Jenny Mateyoke Headshot
Jenny Mateyoke
Sue Pinckney Napier Headshot
Sue Pinckney Napier
John Sanders Headshot
Stephanie Kelemen
Jeana Taylor Headshot
Jeana Taylor
Joyce Ward Headshot
Joyce Ward
Donna Woeste Headshot
Donna Woeste

15_year_badge⇀ Fifteen Year Members ↼

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Laura Hayden
John Patterson Headshot
John Patterson
Donna Williams Headshot
Donna Williams
Thomas Wilson Headshot
Thomas Wilson

20_year_badge⇀ Twenty Year Members ↼

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Logan Louderback
Brenda Sizemore Headshot
Brenda Sizemore
Cindy Taylor Headshot
Cindy Taylor
Jackie Wilson Headshot
Jackie Wilson

25_year_badge⇀ Twenty-Five Year Members ↼

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Jeanne Beaven
Judy Kirkland Headshot
Judy Kirkland

30_year_badge⇀ Thirty Year Members ↼

Deanna Geilear Headshot
Deanna Geiler
Judy Henry Headshot
Judy Henry
Sara Patterson Headshot
Sara Patterson
Sandy Smith Headshot
Sandy Smith

35_year_badge⇀ Thirty-Five Year Members ↼

Barbara Hamilton Headshot
Barbara Hamilton
Linda Moore Headshot
Linda Moore
Don Sullivan Headshot
Don Sullivan

40_year_badge⇀ Forty Year Members ↼

Lynn Lindsey Headshot
Lynn d’ Lindsey

50_year_badge⇀ Fifty Year Members ↼

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Pauline Wells

Congratulations to all of our agents recognized this year for their milestone achievements – and a warm boost of encouragement to all of our agents on their way to their next milestone!  We’re so proud of our Rector Hayden family of professionals – they’re just simply the best!