What Our Agents Say

"One thing that really impressed me when I interviewed various real estate offices in town was how when I met with Pat Krug at Windermere, was how she was not looking to high just anyone. She was interested in Realtors with a higher standard. I knew right away that I wanted to be a part of that type of atmosphere.

Since then, I have been impressed with all the help that has been available to me along the way. I especially like the one-on-one help that helps me meet my personal goals.

And I also appreciate the resources that are available to me online. As I do my work from all corners of the area, it really helps to be able to access what I need, when I need it.

I don’t feel like another company can offer me the quality of education, support & the feeling that someone always has my back like Windermere does."

"There are three reasons that I am glad I am associated with Windermere / Coeur d'Alene Realty.

1. Coming from a 10 year career in Health and Human Services, I quickly realized that Windermere gives more back to the community by leaps and bounds than any other real estate company in town. My referral base appreciates this service that they provide.

2. Everyday when I walk through the door of the office I am asked, "How are you?" and I know the reason I am being asked this question is because the management and staff truly care about me and my family.

3. Windermere offers all the tools, systems and support of a large corporate entity yet they still enable each client and agent to feel as if they are a part of a family."

"I really appreciate the continual updates that are provided to the agents. Our weekly meetings include a plethora of information ranging from market stats to the most current litigation issues. We, the agents, are more aware of what is happening because of info like this and leave the sales meetings armed with the best information to share with the community. The positive enthusiasm from management is infectious to the agents. I love it at Windermere!"

"After interviewing with several companies I could see that Windermere had professionalism in every discipline of business. Everything from customer service to education. They are always making an effort to bring good tools and technology to help me provide excellent service to my buyers and sellers.

I also enjoy the sales meetings. I always, always take away something helpful from every meeting. The encouragement and support for agents is just out standing."

"When I realized that I wanted to make being a Realtor a full time career, I interviewed with every brokerage in town and I quickly realized that Windermere offered the support that I would need. They have Transactions Services that can help with listing and advertising and so many little things that really save me time. Plus they provide so much training for agents to be more successful. I don’t think I would be as successful as I have been without all of the training I have received.

And I like the fact that not only do Pepper and Pat provide support but my fellow agents are willing to help as well."

"Knowing what we know now we are sorry that we didn’t go to work for Pepper Smock years ago when we first started in real estate. We know that the ownership and staff really care about us and it shows with the time and money that they invest in our training and success.

Windermere has helped emphasizes the “Ninja” approach to doing business and we like this because it is all about cultivating relationship and not making a sale and moving on. This really resonates with way we like to do business and besides it is much easier to get clients to call us automatically and to refer their friends.

Because we have a depth of success, we get many calls from other agencies trying to recruit us but we know we are at the right company."

"As a former police officer I am very aware of the fact that in order to do a job properly, you need to have the right training. I have found the training offered at Windermere is excellent.

I have known several members of the Windermere team for years and I find that they consistently treat people exactly as they would like to be treated themselves. Always very courteous, friendly and helpful. It feels as if I am surrounded by family."

"I really like the fact that it doesn’t matter if you have sold one home or one hundred homes, the Brokers here at Windermere go out of their way to acknowledge the work that you have done. The encouragement from everyone…the Brokers, the staff and fellow agents is absolutely brilliant.

The training that I have received here at Windermere has proven to be invaluable to me. I really enjoy the weekly “Ninja” and “Scripts” classes as they have been a great source of encouragement and inspiration. These classes and my coaching mentor’s here at Windermere have helped me launch a business that is continually developing beyond my expectations.

Another reason I enjoy working at Windermere is our “sense of community”. The Brokers here at Windermere encourage all us to do community service work whenever we can. I am genuinely proud to work for a company that incorporates community service work into its everyday business philosophy and practices."

"When I first became a Realtor I went to work for my former brokerage because I knew someone that worked there. Then after talking to a few agents and hearing about Windermere I decided to meet with Pat Krug to see what Windermere had to offer. I had no idea it would be like night and day different. Where I worked before I had a support person, at Windermere I have a support team.

Windermere lays it out for you and helps with the whole process. I realized that if I wasn't successful it would be my own fault because everything I need to be successful is available to me. They showed me how to build a Listing Presentation book; they provided things like the Circle of Friends cards and other items of value for me to send to my Sphere. Someone is always there to help me.

I also enjoy belonging to the weekly accountability group. If I am ever struggling with an issue, I have my group available to offer suggestions or encouragement. And of course they celebrate my successes with me.

When recruiters call from other companies, I simply tell them, "I don't want to change companies because I am very happy at Windermere. I feel like I have found a home."

"In 2000 after selling a technology business that we ran for years in Coeur d’Alene and Boise, we decided to become Realtors and immediately went to work for Windermere because their technology tools were so progressive for the times. Since then, we have experienced this same progressive approach that Windermere takes to actively help us build our business on a daily basis.

They have forged relationships with The Coeur d’Alene Press, www.CDAPress.com and www.Realtor.com that help brings us leads. The education made available to us is phenomenal and we would recommend it to any new or experienced agent.

The sales meetings are crammed with information that should not be missed…and this is on a weekly basis.

And of course it is nice that at Windermere, we have the opportunity to earn to 100% of our commissions. We have not considered moving to another company because we know the grass is not greener on the other side."

"After graduating from real estate school I had made a commitment to another real estate office but over time and after talking with some fellow graduates I started to think that Windermere may be a better fit for me. I need to feel like at home where I work and I really love the sense of community and depth of values that Windermere offers their agents.

I think the coaching and classes that are offered are awesome. Sure, you learn all the basics at real estate school but Pat Krug really has a gift for being able to give real life applications that make sense. She has a way of explaining things so that any concept is very understandable.

I also love the technology and awesome staff, but bottom line, it comes down to the fact that Windermere really cares us as agents. And I think that is important."

"When Pat came to talk to my real estate license class I was encouraged by the depth of education she indicated that the office offers to all of their agents…and I have not been disappointed.

Coming from a 26 year career in the printing business, I was impressed by the look and feel of the available marketing materials. They were far superior to the other agencies I interviewed.

It is amazing to me that no matter what questions I may have, the other agents and staff are always there to help me with the answers.

Probably the most important aspect of working with Windermere is that we all have fun. We do laugh a lot!"

"If you are committed to being a full time, on purpose Realtor, Windermere offers you all of the tools that are essential to being successful. They offer every kind of class that you need to work with buyers or sellers, how to get new business and how to really run a real estate business. If you do the work that is required and follow the "manual" they provide, you have zero percent chance of not succeeding.

The owners truly treat their agents as business partners and not profit centers."

"I think the thing I like best about being part of Windermere is the great family environment. I like to come to work because there is so much support.

I know that the people around me care about me and not just about the sales that I can produce.

I didn't feel like I needed to interview with any other company because before moving to Coeur d'Alene I was very familiar with the Windermere name and their reputation as a good company.

From the very beginning I have felt like I have found the perfect home."

"When I started my real estate career I interviewed with a couple offices in town and what really put Windermere over the edge for me was their willingness to give back to the community and their professionalism.
This goes hand in hand with my values so I immediately gravitated toward this way of doing business.

I will always work for Windermere because I am continuously surrounded by support, caring people and the tools and resources to achieve success every year. If I ever have a question I can get a hold of someone to help me right away. The office provides training and stats that gives me the most recent updated information and facts so I can provide the best service to my clients.

Pat Krug has been very instrumental in helping me achieve the goals that I have set for myself. She has provided one-on-one coaching sessions and was there every step of the way as I earned my GRI designation and Associate Broker license.
I also enjoy working with such a great group of agents that are positive and establish a great working environment."