William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance

Dear William Raveis Family, I'm excited to receive our 2025 Raveis Collection magazine in a few weeks. This year's magazine is more spectacular than ever! Everyone is impressed by our Raveis Collection, a magnificent magazine with 180 pages of exceptional properties - over $1B of luxury homes from our portfolio. This edition features my Luxury Market Spotlight, an exclusive interview with a renowned architect, articles on design trends, our worldwide network and more. This is a tremendous marketing asset for both your prospective buyers and sellers, and our competition does not have anything like it. I encourage you to email the digital version to your SOI, share on social media, and send a Collections postcard, branded to you with a QR code to the magazine, using the design in Maxa. Here's a recap on how we use the Raveis Collection to promote our brand in the marketplace and build upon our luxury image. 1. We send a digital version to our LeadingRE global network, including over 140,000 real estate professionals and 550 top brokerages in 70+ countries. 2. Customized mailings to a few of our high-end neighborhoods (Naples, Nantucket, Palm Beach, and others). 3. Wide distribution to our Raveis network of agents with complimentary copies for agents to send to their SOI/DBA prospects. Ask your Strategic Growth Manager to help strategize ways you can best leverage Raveis Collection to your advantage. And drumroll...find out inside this Tell-All Tuesday edition who the five lucky winners are that Ryan pulled from the thousands of raffle tickets to receive one of our great William Raveis Charitable Fund prizes. Thank you all for participating. Go Team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, Breaking news from the global experts at Luxury Lifestyle (LLA): William Raveis Wins 2024 Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Brokers of the World! Thanks to all of you, we proudly stand with renowned luxury service brands like Ritz-Carlton, Dom Pérignon and others. Congratulations! Part of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, LLA is a global organization dedicated to selecting, recognizing, and promoting the finest luxury goods and services worldwide. With a 16-year legacy, LLA connects discerning clientele to exceptional luxury experiences. Its rigorous evaluation process assesses over 5,000 products and services across 400 categories in 100 countries, culminating in a prestigious list of winners that showcases the world's elite. Read our official announcement and check out Maxa and Agent Icon to share on social media. More than any other real estate company, we continue to evolve and expand our luxury brand. Across our footprint, we have a new ad campaign underway. With personal accounts from William Raveis clients and colleagues appearing in magazines, newspapers, and videos. Take credit for the outstanding luxury service you provide, with your own testimonials tied to 99% customer satisfaction rating. Your clients and customers will surely notice. Forty years ago, when Michelle Genovesi, Al Filippone, and Patty McCarthy came to me and asked how they can take their business to the next level, I suggested placing their brand underneath the William Raveis. Over 3,000 Agents and Teams are successfully branded with logos originated by our marketing specialists...set yourself apart, and you'll grow faster. Next on the horizon is our novel Elite Concierge Services for buyers. Our partners at OneSource Home Connections are experts at handling many of the tasks associated with moving day; ensuring your customers experience a smooth transition as they settle in...stay tuned. Go Team! With gratitude, Bill P.S. There was a huge turnout for Equine Affaire this past weekend. Find photos from our booth in today's Tell-All Tuesday newsletter.

Dear William Raveis Family, We are thrilled that our 2025 Raveis Collection has hit the press, and our luxury magazine is more spectacular than ever! In addition to my Market Spotlight, Jamie Zdru and our marketing team have expanded our international section, adding all-new content to enjoy, including: -180+ pages and nearly 100 William Raveis luxury listings - representing over $1B from our magnificent portfolio to show your clients the caliber and the quality from our Luxury Division. -An exclusive interview with renowned architect, Mark Finlay, AIA. -Articles on navigating the global landscape with LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio, plus what's trending, from entryways to wallpaper and more in 2025. -Featuring William Raveis Rentals & Vacation Homes...our niche on the East Coast (Boston, Cape Cod, Naples, Nantucket, NYC, Palm Beach, and South Carolina) is the #1 place to be! Raveis Collection I believe is the most powerful marketing tool in real estate, so why wait? Please share it with your SOI, on social media, email signature and all your digital assets until printed copies arrive in December. In a few weeks, Chris Raveis will announce our winning agents for this year's VPRewards Contest, and a BIG shout out to our frontrunners so far, Buyer Broker Agents: Aneesah Langley, Chelsey DeFrancesco, Eliesha Johnson, Kim Molloy, Linda O'Hara, Mathews Chantre, and Rachel Welch. Listing Agents: Byron Lazine, Diane Beckwith Popolizio, Karen Jones, Kristin Fitzpatrick, Linda O'Hara, Michael Reiman, Paula Fahy Ostop, and Bill Heenan. William Raveis is continually innovating; leading the way with industry-first products and services to help our agents secure business. Recently, our management team met with several agents from across our regions to discuss an exciting program launch for 2025. Stay tuned for the unveiling of our NEW Elite Concierge Services for Buyers featuring tiered commission levels tied to differing luxury services specifically for the homebuyer. Ryan will be providing updates in upcoming newsletters. Go team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, Our William Raveis Charitable Fund event on October 22 in Palm Beach was a huge success! The inaugural Southeast Florida Regional Music and Comedy for a Cure (WRCF) turned out to be the region's event of the year! All six South Florida offices participated, including Boca Raton, Hobe Sound, Jupiter Island, Mirasol, Palm Beach and North Palm Beach. Our sales associates and staff were able to tap into their spheres and procure many creative and desirable silent auction items, and our entire William Raveis Florida team did an excellent job promoting the event. A big shout out to our wonderful committee, plus extra kudos to Nancy Cardone and Meghan Vanderpoel, for their superb leadership, coordination, and administration every step of the way. Thanks to Our 2024 WRCF Organizing Committee: Angela Calderaio * Nancy Cardone * Kathleen Chace * Melissa Cohn * Ian Fernandez * Allison Freeman * Colleen Gildea * Herb Mehlman * Carrie Nettleton * Carrie Pierce * Todd Richards * Dan Seybel * Meghan Vanderpoel * Todd Weiss The evening was truly unforgettable, with two comedic performances, a live band, and an incredible four-course dinner at the beautiful Indian Spring Country Club. As a Damon Runyon Board Member, Melissa Cohn was honorary Master of Ceremonies and very instrumental in setting the tone, the purpose and the spirit for the event. Herb Mehlman shared his insights from successful comedy fundraisers held in CT and encouraged huge participation amongst the Palm Beach and Boca Raton offices. Including tremendous support and sponsorships from Bryant Title, William Raveis Mortgage, and William Raveis Insurance, we had nearly 150 attendees, along with generous donations coming from the greater William Raveis' community, associates, and staff. Matt Lane describes, "This was an all-out team effort, with Nancy and Melissa at the helm, all our agents, managers, and staff enjoyed working together to plan the event. We are thrilled to announce that our Florida team has exceeded its WRCF goal with over $27,000 raised-way to go!" Go Team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, We've got exciting announcements, beginning with Debi Benoit (Wellesley, MA) who has closed on two billion dollars of production, giving her membership into the elite Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate-Club Two Billion. Congratulations to Debi on her amazing lifetime achievement award! Cheers to Lesley Garlock and the South Bay Team on a successful launch and new global partnership with William Raveis Florida Rentals and Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. Select William Raveis rental properties across Southwest Florida's Paradise Coast (Fort Myers, Marco Island, Naples) will be featured on the Marriott Bonvoy luxury booking platform. What a tremendous advantage for agents and clients. My Northeast Roadshows brought huge crowds this past week. First stop was Greenwich, with over 200 agents and managers, along with William Raveis Mortgage & Insurance representatives from our Greenwich, Stamford, and Westchester County offices. We covered a lot of ground in an hour: 1. Our company's position on the NAR Settlement and strong support for our sales force with personalized coaching and training. 2. A new Concierge package of Buyer services is in the works and 3. Growing our footprint with several exciting company acquisitions on the horizon-stay tuned! On Wednesday, nearly 100 agents from Norwalk, Westport, and Wilton met at our beautiful Westport office. Mia Capella kicked off the meeting with my favorite Tom Petty song, "I Won't Back Down" which set the tone for our discussion on NAR, value proposition, and securing top commissions on par with the level of luxury service you provide. Then Friday morning, dozens of agents came out to visit with me and Al Filippone in NYC. Our Manhattan team is thrilled by the upcoming move to East 71st Street. Your energy and enthusiasm inspire us...keep it going! We are a family company deeply committed to our communities. Raveis Nation pulls together in challenging times and always comes out stronger. Please read the special message for all our Florida agents and staff in Tell-All Tuesday. Go team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, At William Raveis, we believe in building communities, not just companies. What better show of community support than hosting local events in the very cities, towns, and villages where we live and work. We held our traditional Apple Picking event at my home in Fairfield recently, and it was heartwarming to see everyone having fun with family and friends. Please be on the lookout for my post later this week to learn about our apple harvest donation for Operation Hope...giving back never stops! Mark your calendars. On November 13, Ryan Raveis will once again join Music For A Cure which promises to be a tremendous night of Rock, Pop, and Country music in loving memory of Meghan Raveis. After last year's fundraiser success, Ryan and the team have set an ambitious goal of $125,000+ for this special event. All donations from the silent auction and ticket sales will directly support the brilliant scientists at Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Raveis Nation has so many creative ways to help fund groundbreaking cancer research...it is incredible what we have achieved together over the years. In 2024, agents, sales managers, and employees hosted over 20 successful local events with nearly 40 more to come. At the same time, our Raffle is underway-Win a $5,000 Vacation Getaway, or a $2,000 Tiffany shopping spree and other exciting prizes with a $10 ticket. Last by not least, an update on Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. We are greatly relieved by all reports, our agents and employees are safe and out of harm's way. Our facilities had limited damage, and a few offices are still without power. We were lucky. Across our footprint, the outpouring of support has been amazing and reminds us of how special our company truly is! Go Team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, Endorsements are powerful tools in advertising, especially so with testimonials. For over 40 years, we have been surveying buyers and sellers and our phenomenal 99% customer satisfaction rating is the inspiration for our compelling 2024-2025 ad campaign. You'll see 99% prominently featured in regional ads and magazines, sign riders, social media posts and video messaging. William Raveis agents have a stellar reputation for delivering luxury service and winning top global awards which you can use in your Unique Value Proposition. Here's the rundown of exciting themes going forward: -Doors: Tip the scales on the competition with our beautiful Doors visual, highlighting our worldwide luxury brand and 50 years of success. Remember, when selecting an agent to represent their interests, people look for a company's reputation-99% customer satisfaction rating supports they're making the right decision. -Customer Testimonials: We were the first in real estate to ask our buyers and sellers for their feedback and their responses are impressive. -Fifty Years of Luxury Service: Both quotes and video testimonials from William Raveis agents highlighting why they believe in our business model. Share with your SOI/BDA. -Our 1984 Survey Ad: We're a family-owned company that genuinely cares about delivering the highest level of customer service. We've been listening for decades...and we're still at it. -#1 in Our Marketplace: With all the elements that make us stand out from the competition. The BEST agents, managers, coaches, marketing, technology, and William Raveis Mortgage, William Raveis Insurance, Title, and more. -Global Awards: Showcases our endorsements by Luxury Portfolio, Leading RE, Luxury Lifestyle, Inman, and others. No other company in the U.S. can make such claims! Congratulations-99% customer satisfaction is a BIG WIN to support top luxury service rates. We're thrilled to shout it out over the coming months. Go team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, Living by Noble Rule #1: We are leaders who put others first. Leadership plays a vital role in managing change, both on the operational side and the human side. Our team is doing a great job meeting the requirements of all 24 Multiple Listing Services - with Alison Cheh, Cristy Dow, and Christa Ross to help you with SkySlope, MoxiWorks, and Value Proposition training. Each week we have owners in the field - myself, Chris, and Ryan, and managers are doubling down on coaching and role-playing in the offices...it's working! Thanks to Denise Walsh, Betty Stroll and Ken Kroupa for their personal insights and tips on earning commissions commensurate with their value. Agents are finding the silver lining as they gain experience with Buyer Broker. Stay tuned for more success stories in upcoming Tell-All Tuesday newsletters. In our family business agents are VIPs. Last week for example, Gillian DePalo arranged a luxury business planning session for Janis Hennessy and Ashley Petraska with Jamie Zdru. After touring HQ, our new luxury specialists partnered with our branding experts to create their logos. It is heartwarming to see such great collaboration! It's what makes our company special. The fall market is here. What better time to talk about readying homes for sale with Raveis Refresh and Raveis Purchase. In the coming weeks, we're rolling out exciting new benefits for buyers that links William Raveis Mortgage that will enhance your value-add to win business. Our business model has been a proven strategy for over 50 years. Simplifying the process and providing solutions for every step of the home journey has earned us a stellar 99% customer satisfaction rating. Go team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear Willam Raveis Family, Keep doing what you do best! Delivering luxury service and staying top of mind as an extraordinary sales associate - whether listing agent or buyer broker - is more important now than ever. William Raveis' agents are the best in the business. They excel at establishing, building, and strengthening relationships with personal touchpoints, from handwritten note cards to phone calls, regularly reminding their SOI/BDA of their local market expertise and luxury services. The new Buyer Broker regulation will not change but rather reinforces our business model of luxury customer service. Having Buyers sign our new William Raveis agreements before touring any homes ensures you are paid for your time and efforts. Likewise, for the sell-side, we have new Listing Agreements along with new training on how to access and complete the forms. Raveis.com is the go-to location for sharing Buyer Broker Compensation, automatically updating with your new listings. Endorsed by Tom Ferry, our Buyer Broker Brochure is truly "world-class" and differentiates you from the competition. Create your story that resonates using unique content to promote yourself. Be inspired by our top-notch training - Christa's classes, role-playing, sales meetings, and personal coaching. As Betty Stroll shared, thanks Bill for giving me the confidence to get a raise when my recent client signed his Buyer Broker Agreement. You know instinctively what motivates buyers and sellers. A BIG shout out to our frontrunner agents who opted into our FREE Just Listed/Just Sold digital campaign, including Rose Ciardiello, Deborah Lucci, Hope Mazzola, Dawn Satagaj, Aziz Seyal, and Michael Vartolone. To date, we have sent over 1,300 branded JL/JS emails! As you proactively lean into the new Buyer Broker landscape, you are proving your entrepreneurial creativity and determination to win business. Go Team! With gratitude, Bill

Dear William Raveis Family, We are especially grateful for our wonderful sales associates, managers, and staff members for their dedication to the William Raveis Charitable Fund (WRCF). During the past 20 years, our team has come out for our annual Ride + Walk, Avalon Night, and other local events. Raising over $4M for breakthrough cancer research is no easy feat. Our success is all thanks to you! As I visit our regions, from South Florida to the Northeast, to South Carolina and back again, what impresses me the most is how everyone joins together to support Damon Runyon Cancer Foundation and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Our partners are two of the most prestigious organizations in the world, and our new WRCF Sponsorship Brochure is now available to help promote all your fundraiser events going forward (find link in Tell-All Tuesday). At William Raveis, we believe in building communities, not just companies. What better show of community than giving back to the cities, towns, and villages where we live and work? Raveis Nation comes up with so many creative events and has fun while supporting brilliant scientists. See recent event photos (Sell Your Gold, Summer BBQ, Shred-it Day, Art Shows) and learn about more WRCF events on the horizon for this fall and into 2025! A look back at memorable 2023 WRCF Events: -Music for a Cure, Fairfield/Southport, $41,000 -Annual WRCF Fundraiser, Cape Cod/Nantucket, $28,000 -Chili Fest, Plymouth/Duxbury, $17,000 -Happiest of Happy Hours, Glastonbury, $14,000 We are now a little over a month into our Just Listed/Just Sold automated digital campaign and seeing great results - 1,500 Sales Associates signed up and nearly a thousand emails sent to their SOIs. It's an incredible launch! Please be sure to opt in before the busy selling season begins. Our entire company will be taking part in the live Town Hall Meeting this Thursday, August 15 at 1pm. It is important to attend this session and hear from me, Chris, and Ryan about our company's position and plan for the Buyer Broker changes on August 17. See you then! Go Team! With gratitude, Bill