Tag: Real Estate

America's Preferred Home Warranty, Sales, College Grad In Sales

College Grad Finds His Way at APHW

Posted on | by Clive Gillett

America's Preferred Home Warranty, Sales, College Grad In SalesFresh out of college and looking for a career, Colton Williamson found good footing in sales with America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) last August. Now he’s closing in on his first full year, and he’s certain it was the right decision.

“When I got to Georgia Tech, I originally wanted a degree in business with a concentration in marketing and a minor in industrial design,” Colton described. “But then I started taking college classes in real estate, and that’s when everything fell into place. I put everything else on hold to pursue it.”

The Paths Multiplied

What Colton didn’t know, however, was how many different ways those classes could lead him. It was only when his friend (and now fellow Area Sales Manager) Ted Fithian suggested APHW that he started researching it.

“I came to really like the company more and more, between what I saw on the website and what people told me through interviews,” Colton said. “I also noticed they had a really big Christian base, and that everyone seemed very lively, like they really enjoy what they do—which is something you definitely want in a work environment. It also interested me because it sounded like a good opportunity to build relationships with new people, which I honestly just enjoy.”

The easy-going Georgia Area Sales Manager continues to grow every day at APHW, and with a love for the good southern food and hospitality of his state, he definitely plans to stick around. “Let’s get to know each other,” he said. “I believe in this company—and I’d love to show you why.”

Want More Info?

Southeast Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida real estate agents can reach Colton at 912.660.5312 or [email protected]. Otherwise, call 800.648.5006 ext. 179 to find your local Area Sales Manager, or visit APHW.COM today for more information!

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America's Preferred Home Warranty, In Good Hands, Customer Service

In Good Hands – Literally

Posted on | by Clive Gillett

America's Preferred Home Warranty, In Good Hands, Customer Service

Sometimes ‘snail-mail’ is the only option, so it’s nice to know when you’re in good hands. This was the literal case for a potential customer, when Elizabeth Sokol personally delivered an America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) brochure to her home.

As someone who typically works with real estate agents, the APHW North and South Carolina Area Sales Manager didn’t understand at first why she had received the request, or why APHW had mailed the warranty instead of sending it by email. “I couldn’t find her as a REALTOR® or a homeowner in our system, so I called her,” she said.

When ‘The Usual’ Isn’t Quite Enough

It turned out the homeowner wasn’t terribly computer savvy, so she was waiting for ‘snail mail’ to come through instead—but COVID-19 kept causing delays with the postal service. “And when I talked to her, I realized she was also an unaffiliated REALTOR®, who lives only about four miles from me,” Elizabeth said. “And she was so excited to have somebody local that she knew was attached to the warranty she was trying to purchase!”

Going the Extra Mile – Literally!

They discussed coverage options for a while, and the REALTOR® asked Elizabeth if she could come drop off a brochure at her home. “I said, ‘I’m almost at your driveway,’ and she just lit up over the phone,” Elizabeth said. “So I got there, stood on the front porch, and told her how the home warranty would pertain to her particular situation. She’s not selling right now, but she will be, and she wanted the best coverage.”

The REALTOR® originally discovered APHW through her Continuing Education training, where another real estate agent had recommended the company. “We’ve talked a couple times since then,” Elizabeth said. “And I’ll call her back again today with more answers about getting her registered as an agency.”

More Information

Are you a real estate agent? Call 800.648.5006 ext. 179 or visit APHW.COM for to see how APHW can help you grow your business—you’ll be in good hands.

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Recommendation to Real Estate professionals to try using fresh baked pumpkin pie at open houses

Open House? Pumpkin Pie!

Posted on | by Clive Gillett

Recommendation to Real Estate professionals to try using fresh baked pumpkin pie at open housesSometimes coming up with new ideas for an open house can leave you with a ‘been there done that’ feeling. You’ve done the fresh baked cookie smell enough to start hating cookies.

Why not mix it up?

Try catering your ‘fresh baked’ concept to the season with Pumpkin Pie Bites from SugarApron.com*. These mini-pumpkin pie bites are small enough to carry on a napkin and nibble as they walk through the house—and just big enough to get that homemade taste and feeling.

Plus, if you throw another batch in after the first one has cooled, you get that ‘baking’ scent filling the house too! (Or you could just light a pumpkin spice candle nearby.)

Easy Pumpkin Pie Bites*
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 24

*America’s Preferred Home Warranty is not affiliated with and has not collaborated with SugarApron.com in any capacity.