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How we market your home to be seen, stand out, and sell.

Bean Group was founded in 2003 by Michael Bean as a progressive real estate firm focusing on client and agent satisfaction through innovative tools and services. An award winning website along with an entreprenurial management structure combine to create an environment of increased impact and opportunity.

We understand selling a home can be an emotional experience in anyone’s lives.

All home sellers have the daunting task of finding a new place to live, packing,

organizing, financing and last but not least, leaving a place of cherished memories.

The last thing any home seller needs is to be worried about is how that home is

going to be effectively represented and marketed. At Bean Group, we strive to

make the process as easy and stress free as possible by maintaining an exceptional

service standard while providing the proper exposure your home deserves in

today’s competitive marketplace.

Our experience and passion is focused on one simple goal; Bringing People HomeTM.

Bean Group® and the Bean Group Logo are registered service marks owned by The Michael Bean Group LLC, ©2012 Bean Group, All Rights Reserved.

exposureik-spoh-zher: noun1. Presented to view or be made known2. To display in an open or public manner

EXPOSURE: From One-To-ManyIt’s critical that your home receive wide market exposure online where 90% of today’s home shoppers go to do their research. Besides the millions of home shoppers who search Bean Group’s flagship website each year, your unique home will automatically be searchable by the internet’s largest and most prestigious web destinations.

In AddItIon to BeAn Group’s flAGshIp sIte Your propertY wIll Be found At:

•GoogleBase.com •YAHOO Real Estate •Zillow.com •Trulia.com •Realtor.com •Homefinder.com •HGTV’s FrontDoor •Cyberhomes.com •Hotpads.com •AOL.com/real estate •Vast.com •Homes&Land •Homes.com •LeadingRE.com •Overstock.com •Tweetlister.com •PLUS, many more!


EXPOSURE: Setting Your Home ApartMaking your home widely searchable is only a part of the process. Our enhanced listing features help your home stand out in the competitive real estate landscape. At Bean Group, every listing will receive preferential treatment on Bean Group’s flagship website as well as at Realtor.com.

Your lIstInG wIll receIve the followInG enhAnceMents:

•Agent Photo & Contact Info

•Up to 25 Jumbo Photos

•Rotating Headline Messages

•Robust Listing Descriptions

•Additional Agent Bulletins

•Virtual Tours & Video

•Open House Alerts

•Detailed Maps & Area Info

•Powerful Call to Actions


EXPOSURE: Pictures That SpeakPictures speak a thousand words and when today’s home buyers search online it’s the pictures that tell the story. In some cases your unique home’s visual story is best represented by a professional photographer who will be meticulous in ensuring your home is portrayed with energy and excitement to easily allow the home buyer to envision themselves living there.

Photos used by permission of kendrickphoto.net.Bean Group® and the Bean Group Logo are registered service marks owned by The Michael Bean Group LLC, ©2012 Bean Group, All Rights Reserved.

EXPOSURE: Marketing With PolishWhen your home is marketed, its professional representation to home buyers or other REALTORS® is what can set it apart.Bean Group has a full-time creative and marketing department that works closely with our agents to give your home the edge. Clean, organized layout and succinct copy writing will ensure your home gets the spotlight it deserves while ensuring you receive the greatest return on your investment.


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NOTE: If you are currently under exclusive agency contract with a real estate broker, please disregard this mailing. It is not our intention to solicit clients of other real estate brokers.Bean Group® and the Bean Group Logo are registered service marks owned by The Michael Bean Group LLC, ©2012 Bean Group, All Rights Reserved.

Jane DoreenME & NH REALTOR®

CRS, GRI, etc. Web: www.janedoreen.com Direct: 603-555-2121 Office: 800-450-7784 Email: [email protected] Web: www.beangroup.com

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EXPOSURE: Online OptimizationOur REALTORS® are experts in their market. At Bean Group, every REALTOR® maintains a unique website to provide area resources and showcase your unique home. These websites are based on the same systems as Bean Group’s flagship website, utilizing the same powerful, but simple and easy to use search engine to maximize your presence to online buyers.

dId You Know?our optimized agent websites provide in excess

of 100,000 additional page views over and above

Bean Group’s already popular flagship site.


EXPOSURE: Across Town & Around The WorldWhen selling your home, you need out-of-area as well as local exposure to the highest possible number of potential buyers. We deliver. With 150,000 talented associates around the world, we market your home in 30+ different countries, ensuring the most eyes on your property. It’s global vision with a personal view.

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•600 Member Companies

•Over 5,000 Offices

•150,000 Associates

•Exposure in 30+ Countries

•Home Sales of $250 Billion

•Over A Million Transactions

•Excellent Google Rankings


experienceik-spir--e-ants: noun1. A gained knowledge or skill achieved through direct observation2. The act of direct participation in events over a prolonged time period

EXPERIENCE: REALTORS® Add ValueAt Bean Group all agents are required to be active members of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® are committed professionals that treat all parties to a transaction honestly and subscribe to a strict code of ethics. Additionally, REALTORS® maintain a higher level of industry knowledge ensuring smoother transactions that will minimize time on the market and maximize prospect interest and sale price.

dId You Know?An independent survey details that 84% of

home buyers report a favorable experience

and would use the same reAltor® again.


EXPERIENCE: Setting The StageIn home sales, the age old adage about “first impressions” holds true so preparing your home for sale is as important as the effort that goes into finding qualified buyers. Your professional Bean Group agent will roll up their sleeves to provide valuable insights on what buyers will be looking for and recommending preparation ideas from minor repair work to the way your home is presented and organized so when its time to show your home, it’s ready to shine!

Before A showInG, consIder the followInG suGGestIons to GIve Your hoMe the BroAdest AppeAl:

•Maintain Exterior Landscaping

•Paint Interior in Neutral Colors

•Remove all Clutter & Personal Items

•Brighten your Home with Lighting

•Keep Everything Clean and Tidy

•Make All Recommended Repairs

•Hire a Professional Inspector

•Remove all Signs of Pets

•Trust the Expert’s Opinions


EXPERIENCE: Getting to YesMost transactions require a certain level of negotiation and navigating a successful purchase of your home starts with an open and honest dialogue about your goals and objectives. A Bean Group agent’s experience and counsel is an invaluable part of your home selling experience. From helping to price your home effectively, addressing home inspection concerns, and coordinating appraisal, title search, and settlement. At Bean Group we work hard to simplify the process for you.


EXPERIENCE: Knowledge RulesREALTORS® who are knowledgeable on the latest trends and techniques in the ever changing world of Real Estate can provide an extra edge in selling your home. Bean Group provides its agents with on-going training to stay current with industry “Best Practices” in addition to compliance and regulatory requirements. Bean Group’s consistent investment in our agents ensures an overall improvement in our customer’s satisfaction.

dId You Know?every Bean Group agent has unlimited access

to a robust monthly training schedule facilitated

by some of the finest industry trend-setters.

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AGENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

#1 Client Satisfaction | #1 Agent Satisfaction | #1 Market Share

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Business Plng. & Best Practices9:30am - 12:30pm155 Fleet St., Portsmouth

Continuing Education:“I Won’t Do That Again”3 Cont. Ed. Credits (Complimentary) 9:00am - 12:00pm Seacoast Board Office, Portsmouth

Continuing Education:Septic Inspections in NH 2 Cont. Ed. Credits (Complimentary) 10:00am - 12:00pm 1 New Hampshire Ave., Portsmouth

Agent Website Overview 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm -4:00pmInvite Only - Contact Rose155 Fleet St., Portsmouth

Sales Best Practices:BG’s Lead Nurturing Service11:00am - 11:30am Online Webinar

Continuing Education:Innovia Training3 Cont. Ed. Credits (Complimentary) 9:30am - 12:30pm Meredith OfficeMaximum 25 Agents

Sales Best Practices: Listing Paperwork Overview 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Webinar

System Best Practices: Realtor.com Profile Set-up10:00am -11:00am Online Webinar

Sales Best Practices: Basics of Expired andWithdrawn Listings 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Webinar

Sales Best Practices: Fannie Mae Homepath Loans 9:30am - 10:15am Online Webinar

System Best Practices: Listing Paperwork Overview 10:00am - 11:00am Online Webinar System Best Practices:

Developing a Comprehensive Listing System 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Webinar

Vendor Presentation: Quantam Digital Overview Time TBD Online Webinar

FHA DO’s and Dont’s(with Blue Water)10:30am - 11:00am Online Webinar

New Agent Policy/Processes Review1:30pm - 4:30pm 155 Fleet St., Portsmouth

System Best Practices: The Basics of Bean Group Gmail10:00am -11:00am Online Webinar

Vendor Presentation: Social Media Made Simple 9:00am - 10:00am Online Webinar

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Got Questions?Contact Paul Ringuette | VP Sales and Marketing at (978) 884-9193 or [email protected].

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Bean Group® and the Bean Group Logo are registered service marks owned by The Michael Bean Group LLC, ©Bean Group 2012, All Rights Reserved.

©Bean Group 2010, All Rights Reserved. Licensed Realtors in MA, ME, NH, and VT.

Blue Water Mortgage is a local, independent, owner-operated mortgage company based in Hampton, NH. Founded in 2002, Blue Water’s professional team of loan officer-owners has an average of 15 years of lending experience and offers a variety of loan programs including conventional, government, and jumbo mortgages up to $2 million. Their mission, to provide outstanding customer service with quality advice, is shared by all of their experienced loan officers.

Bean Group Title & Escrow knows what it takes to make the process of buying and selling real estate go smoothly, easily and as efficiently as possible for all parties involved. The attorneys of Bean Group Title & Escrow bring over fifty years of combined experience to every closing and this experience means that no matter what questions or issues might arise at the closing, an experienced attorney will be there to deliver the answers and get the job done.


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Online Searches That’s right, 90% of buyers begin their home search online. It is critical for property owners to hire a brokerage firm that understands how to successfully market real estate online.


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Millions of Annual Visitors from Our Backyard and Around the GlobeThe Bean Group website offers buyers and sellers progressive tools and technology to navigate through the home sale process. Over 130,000 people per month and more than 1.6 million per year visit the Bean Group flagship website.

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Location, Location, Location...Bean Group has a network of 15 offices servicing customers in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.


offIce locAtIons:

•Amherst,NH •Andover,MA •Bedford,NH •Derry,NH •Dover,NH •Franklin,NH

•Mashpee,MA •Meredith,NH •Nashua,NH •Newburyport,MA •Portsmouth,NH •Stratton,VT •Wolfeboro,NH •Winchester,MA

•York,ME

Hundreds of Local REALTORS®

Our team of more than two hundred highly trained Realtors is comprised of the most professional, knowledgeable real estate agents in their respective communities.

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Top Five Hundred LargestBean Group’s exceptional performance has resulted in us being named to Real Trends’ list of the 500 Largest Real Estate Brokerages in the country for four years running.


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One International networkBean Group is an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

a global network of 600 premier real estate firms with 5,000 offices and 150,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world. Collectively, this group sold nearly 1 million homes worth $250 billion last year, more than any national real estate brand.

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More than a Hundred Thousand Property Listings Under One RoofOur flagship company website beangroup.com allows customers to intelligently browse thousands of properties with robust search tools that refine and deliver results. Our proven expertise will ensure your home gets viewed by an appropriate audience.


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•Saveyourfavorite properties in one place.

•Receiveemailsalertsfornew properties.

•Saveandaccessallyourfavorite searches.

•Seepropertiesyou’verecently viewed.

•Createproperty lists for your agent.


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Thousands of Homes SoldBean Group has successfully represented buyers and sellers in thousands of real estate transactions from the Canadian border to the Green Mountains, to the coasts of NH, ME and MA and everywhere in between. Bean Group agents stand ready to bring you home.


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Over a Billion Dollars Transacted.Bean Group has helped our customers buy and sell more than $1,000,000,000 worth of real estate - ranging from starter homes to multi-million dollar estates.


The most important number of all.At the end of the day, you’ll understand our primary objective is treating you like number one. Our combined knowledge, passion and expertise will give you the distinct advantage needed to get noticed in today’s competitive real estate landscape. Start experiencing the red-carpet treatment today.


Our commitment to Bringing People HomeTM are not just words on a piece of paper. We are prepared to do the demanding work needed to earn your trust and respect. We set high standards for ourselves because our discerning customers not only expect the best but simply deserve the best.



Bringing People HomeTM

in Me, MA, nh & vt, learn more at www.beangroup.com.

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