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BloomTree Realty Sponsors Indie Week

By Kara Rozendaal | Jun 22, 2021

Indie Week | June 26 – July 4, 2021 “Featuring its distinct call-to-action card, Independents Week encourages Arizonans to “go local” by supporting as many locally owned businesses as possible. Each year, traditionally over the first week of July, first-timers and returning customers across the state discover new and fun ways to support Arizona’s small, […]

Prescott July 4th Rodeo

By Kara Rozendaal | Jun 8, 2021

World’s Oldest Rodeo Regardless of what part of Arizona you call home, you will want to make a trip to Prescott during the 4th of July! Since 1988, Prescott has been home to the World’s Oldest Rodeo. It is a fun-filled event for all ages! Rodeo History July 4, 1888, became the birthday of professional […]

Residential Real Estate Market by Leslie Guiley

By Kara Rozendaal | Apr 21, 2021

Homes for sale nationally are down 52% over the same time last year and in Arizona there was a 64% decrease in inventory over last year. Demand is up as potential buyers re-evaluate their priorities in homes and lifestyle during and after the pandemic. There are 4 offers for every listing and intense competition has led to […]

Sedona Cinco de Mayo Festival

By Kara Rozendaal | Apr 5, 2021

Family Festival Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Spring at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, the Art and Soul of Sedona! The Village kicks off the festival season with a fantastic Cinco de Mayo celebration. Admission is free, and everyone is invited! Enjoy the pulsating sounds, savory flavors, and colorful dances of Mexico in a fun-filled […]

Shopping Mall Reimagined

By Kara Rozendaal | Mar 27, 2021

Foot traffic at malls across the country has been on the decline for 20 years. Consumers were changing their shopping patterns even prior to the pandemic and shopping online rather than flocking to their regional shopping mall. This change in consumer behavior means retail needs to adapt and be reimagined. The first airconditioned indoor mall […]

Don Shaffer Award Winners 2020

By Kara Rozendaal | Mar 10, 2021

Don Shaffer Award Giving back to our community has been at the core of who we are since we launched our company 6 years ago. As we prepare to recognize our agents on production and growth of their businesses, it’s also important to recognize those who focus on giving back to the community in which […]

Prescott Bridal Expo 2021

By Kara Rozendaal | Jan 29, 2021

Prescott Bridal Expo 2021 Wedding excitement is in the air in Prescott. The Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo is returning to Prescott! This isn’t your small average Bridal Expo; it is Northern Arizona’s largest wedding expo. In addition to an abundance of information from vendors’, the Prescott Bridal Affair Expo offers free admission and free parking. StarStruck Event […]

Arizona REALTOR®, Trent Beaver, Uses Social Media to Promote Listings Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Kara Rozendaal | Oct 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for many businesses and industries, including the real estate industry. With more people losing their jobs or refusing to meet in person out of fear of contracting the coronavirus, it has made it more difficult for homeowners and REALTORS to sell their homes. REALTOR Trent Beaver turned this hardship […]

Compensation plans: 5 questions to ask before talking fees

By Kara Rozendaal | Oct 1, 2020

BY NICK MALOUFF Whether you are a new agent looking for the first place to hang your license or an experienced agent contemplating a move, compensation plans are an important part of the decision-making process. In addition to commission splits and caps, compensation plans also include the fees agents pay to brokerages. In my experience, the first question most potential agents ask […]

PAAR Awards Sheridan Group Choice Bright Light Award

By Kara Rozendaal | Sep 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anna Tobin Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | BloomTree Realty (386) 898-2179 ann@bloomtreerealty.com Sheridan awarded Prescott Area Association of Realtors’ Affiliate Choice Bright Light Award Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate BloomTree Realty Agent recognized for serving others. PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, September 25, 2020 – Leading local real estate sales professional DJ Sheridan […]

Experts Give Guidance on Choosing Best Tenants

By Kara Rozendaal | Sep 22, 2020

Better Homes and Gardens BloomTree Realty COO Offers Advice Leslie Guiley, Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Better Homes and Gardens BloomTree Realty, was selected by Agent Advice to offer guidance on choosing the best tenants. Read the enlightening article below of tips from experts in the real estate industry. One of the biggest challenges […]