Smooth Transitions

smooth transitions

a h e l p f u l h a n d b o o k

welcome A Message from President Gretchen Pearson

Welcome to Prudential California Realty! We are a quickly growing company with offices primarily in the Bay Area, reaching as far north as Sacramento. To ensure a smooth transition, we've created this booklet as a resource that will serve you throughout your career

with Prudential California Realty. Your Office Manager and Office Administrator will be great sources of information for you as well. Please look for an accompanying schedule of special events and classes during this transition. I look forward to getting to know you as we continue to do what we do best—help people buy and sell real estate.

PruCA.com Our public company website with real estate search, agent directory, office locations and career opportunities. BluBook Our company intranet site. You will receive a login and password for access to company email, calendar, electronic tools and other materials, and more. PREA Center For Prudential agents across the country, this real estate business portal provides anytime access to information about Prudential Real Estate's products and services*.

*Access at www.prea.prudential.com. For login and password, please call 888-REAL-PRU.

websites

BluBook To login, please go to www.pruca.com Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on Agent Login in the left hand corner Enter your login (firstnamelastname, ex. joeagent) and your password (firstname, ex. joe) and click Login Important Features:

Listing Presentations Marketing Materials Logos Listing Flyers ...And more!

Watch for upcoming BluBook classes on the company calendar, accessed on your home page. For additional BluBook assistance, please email [email protected].

your website Log into BluBook (directions at left) Website > Domain Manager > Enter your name into Friendly Company Address > Save

Voila! Your very own website is now set up: http://myagent.pruca.com/yournamehere Prefer to use your own domain? Find your domain provider (GoDaddy, Network Solutions, etc) and login to your account to change domain forwarding. Look for classes on the BluBook calendar to learn how to further customize your individual agent website! For additional website help, please email [email protected].

PruCA email You will be given a company email address, [email protected], whether you will use it or not. If you continue to use a different email, please email [email protected] to have your PruCA email forwarded to your primary email. This will ensure you receive all distribution list announcements. Plan to use your PruCA email? Here are some helpful hints for setting up in Outlook or on mobile devices: Incoming/Outgoing Mail Server: mail.agentachieve.com Username: [email protected] Password: same as BluBook login

Don't forget to notify clients of your email change! Please visit the Marketing section on BluBook to find an email communication ready to send.

education Prudential California Realty is proud to offer a series of exclusive classes designed to keep our agents on top of the game in this dynamic real estate industry. These classes include several series - Success Selling and Firm Foundation - that are highly effective in achieving measurable results. Other classes are offered monthly with the latest industry topics and guest instructors. To find the schedule of upcoming classes, please login to BluBook and select Calendar along the top menu. For more information or to sign up for a class or series, please email [email protected].

new listings Have a new listing? Here are your next steps:

1. Download Listing Worksheet from BluBook

Marketing > Document Center > Listing Transactions > Listing Worksheet

2. Fill out Listing Worksheet (document is an electronic form)

3. If you would like listing entered on MLS for you, turn in completed MLS

listing sheet (also available with the Listing Worksheet), as well as at least 1 picture

4. Attach 1 additional high resolution picture of the listing

All completed forms and pictures should be returned to [email protected]. Additional features described on the listing worksheet make up Exposed!, our individual listing marketing program, a standard offering for Prudential California Realty agents.

escrow Looking for transaction coordination? Our full-service escrow department is here to help. Agent is responsible only for the following: 1. Download Escrow Worksheet from BluBook

Marketing > Document Center > Listing Transactions > Escrow Worksheet

2. Turn in fully completed Escrow Worksheet, along with signed purchase agreement

and any other signed documents within 48 hours of acceptance.

3. If representing seller: complete Inspection Request form, as well as page 3 of TDS/

Agent Visual Inspection and turn in with disclosures and existing reports.

4. If representing buyer: let escrow coordinator know if you prefer disclosures and

documents to be emailed to client or hand delivered.

For a complete list of transaction coordinator services, or to start taking advantage of this offering, please email [email protected].

vitals Technology Support [email protected]

Education [email protected]

New Agent Transfer [email protected] (signs, business cards, etc)

New Listings [email protected]

Escrow Coordination [email protected]

Relocation [email protected]

REO [email protected]

Phone and Printer Setup Contact your Office Administrator

Logins and Passwords Contact your Office Administrator

Broker Code CA DRE #0149008

offices At Prudential California Realty, our culture is driven by talented individuals who build strong relationships and are committed to the highest standards of industry best practice. We are constantly looking for new opportunities and locations to better serve our agents and their valued clients. For the most up-to-date list of Prudential California Realty offices, please visit www.pruca.com/offices. Corporate Office 2682 Bishop Dr., Suite 101 San Ramon, CA 94583 Telephone 888.696.1776

our values 1. Do the right thing, not the easy thing

2. Create positive interdependent relationships

3. Serve remarkably

4. Do more with less

5. Be humble, respectful and grateful

6. Live passionately and adventurously

7. Lead change

8. Grow and learn

9. Leave a legacy

10. Have fun!