Kickin' Up My Heels at Red Bash!

I recently returned from the Keller Williams Realty Family Reunion—and I had a blast! At this year’s convention I was one of two Realtors selected to represent the Northwest Region as the 2011 Keller Williams Cultural Ambassador.

As Cultural Ambassador, I was asked to write about what the Culture is like in the company and how that has impacted my life. Read “My story for the 2011 KW Cultural Summit”.

It was a humbling experience to be amongst 57 other cultural ambassadors from the United States and Canada. I was amazed to hear their stories, how it has changed them and what they are doing to spread the culture.

 For 4 ½ days I attended classes to further my knowledge and skills in Real Estate—something I take very seriously so that I can continue to provide my clients with the best knowledge and service above and beyond what you expect from me.

One of the events at Family Reunion is an evening that showcases some of the talents in the company. This event is called Red Bash. This year I was privileged to represent Keller Williams Realty Sunset Corridor. I danced a salsa routine with my niece’s husband, Dr. Leland Ferguson. Watch us dance!



And don't forget to mark your calendars for several events coming up:

Saturday, April 23 — Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Reedville Park at 11 am and Cooper Mtn Elementary at 2 pm)

Saturday, April 30 — On-Site Shred-It Truck (Keller Williams Realty Sunset Corridor, 1915 NW Amberglen Pkwy, Beaverton 97006)

Saturday, May 7 — Annual ¡Fiesta! (Adults and teens only, please. RSVP by May 2nd).

Defining "Dhomeagent"

Dhomeagent (Dee-Home-Agent)
- origin
The home agent; "d" is slang for "the", producing a roll-off-the-tongue nickname and trademark "d-home-agent"

- proper noun
1. Elizabeth Ramos

- noun
1. The one and only home agent for all your Real Estate needs
2. The best in quality customer service since 1993
3. Your neighborhood specialist
3. Multi-million dollar producer
4. 2011 Keller Williams Cultural Ambassador
5. Your Realtor and life-long friend

"Send your referrals to dhomeagent!"
-idiom
An expression meaning:
1. refer someone you know to dhomeagent; 
    call Elizabeth with their contact info
2. have unwavering confidence that Elizabeth 
    will take care of whomever you refer

-history
When I first began Real Estate in 1993 I was putting all my energy into marketing my listings. Being a new agent wasn't easy and I soon realized that in order to keep getting listings, I needed to market myself as well.

My husband and I began brainstorming... Dan came up with the cleverly simple and straightforward name "Dhomeagent" as in "THE one and only ("dee") - home -agent." Since 1994 I have used this for my e-mail address. Shortly thereafter, for my Web site, and this year for my blog.

Most of my current business comes from referrals, but I continue to market myself as "DHOMEAGENT". It has become my trademark and a part of my identity as a Realtor, plus it is a familiar name to all my past clients, family, and friends.