If you are a REALTOR (or golfer) that lives in the Amherst, NH area, then you know that there has been a real estate office at 55 Ponemah Road for more than two decades.

55 Ponemah Road is now a Bean Group office as a result of the acquisition of Virtual Homes Real Estate earlier this year. Part of the conversion from Virtual Homes to Bean Group included an exterior and interior refresh of the real estate offices.

We are interested in adding the ‘best of the best’ area real estate professionals to our existing team of 14 Bean Group REALTORS in our Amherst Office.

The Amherst Office location (just across the way from Amherst Country Club) is ideal for REALTORS in Amherst, Bedford, Brookline, Hollis, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, and other local communities.

Area REALTORS now have the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing, progressive real estate brokerages in the country. All of our REALTORS benefit from Bean Group’s extensive Internet presence with access to tools such as our Agent Marketing Platform, our Distinctive Properties Group, relocation programs through our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, and ongoing training and workshops.

Area REALTORS interested in taking advantage of what Bean Group can offer and would like to explore joining the team in our Amherst Office should contact Sharon Campbell, Director of Regional Development, for a confidential interview.

Sharon Campbell, Director of Regional Development
Mobile: 603-769-7776
Email: sharon.campbell@beangroup.com

At the end of the month we’ll be relocating our main office from 72 Mirona Road in Portsmouth to the new headquarters for Bean Group at 2 International Drive in Portsmouth, NH.

We’re really pleased with the new space. The new office, with approximately 7,200SF of Class A space and twin outdoor terraces, will function as a sales office for Bean Group’s Seacoast REALTORS as well as the administrative headquarters for the company.

One of the great things about moving is that it gives us the opportunity to design a fresh look for Bean Group’s Headquarters – this won’t be your typical ‘real estate office’. We’re looking forward to the move!

By working with our agents closely, Bean Group’s Professional Development Department delivers a robust calendar of events in the latest real estate tools, techniques and best practices.  Bean Group believes that on-going investment in our agents equates to a long-term investment in our clients.

Meg Rokos, Andover & North Andover, MA

Meg Rokos joins Bean Group from Prudential Howe & Dougherty in Andover.  A seasoned sales professional with a consultative approach to real estate, Meg has successfully merged skills from a long career in corporate sales/consulting to the needs of her real estate clients. She embraces new technologies and has proven herself among the “Gen Y” segment in the Merrimack Valley, who appreciate her 24/7 accessibility, responsiveness, and flexibility.

Meg co-founded and Chairs the “Northshore Women for H.O.P.E.”, a service organization supporting education initiatives for economically disadvantaged girls. She is a past Board member of the North Andover Country Club and Pike Parents Association, and actively involved in various volunteer activities.

Meg says, “I am thrilled to be one of the first REALTORS at the new Andover office of the Bean Group!”

Please contact Meg for more information at meg.rokos@beangroup.com or 978.697.4550

Vasia Kalaras, North Shore Homes

Vasia Kalaras is an 8+ year veteran of residential real estate listings & sales and is a lifelong resident of the North Shore.  Her growing list of happy families and satisfied clients have benefited from her real estate experience and expert guidance.Vasia is a North Reading wife and mother of two.  She is fluent in Greek and is a graduate of Salem State University.

“I make sure that my clients get the results they want in the easiest and most stress free way possible.  I take pride in providing superior customer service.”

Vasia can be reached at 978.239.5296 or at vasia.kalaras@beangroup.com

We are pleased to announce that Bean Group has acquired Virtual Homes Real Estate, a leading brokerage firm headquartered in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Virtual Homes Real Estate is an innovative company that evolved from a merger between former RE/MAX franchises and a leading Internet marketing company. For 20 years Virtual Homes operated as RE/MAX Country Properties in NH, and for 5 years as RE/MAX Innovations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In mid-2009 the company changed it’s name to Virtual Homes Real Estate.

This acquisition brings two complimentary cultures and philosophies together as both companies have embraced similar growth strategies by focusing on Internet marketing and providing excellent support to agents in the field.

As part of the acquisition we are welcoming 33 exceptional REALTORS from Virtual Homes to Bean Group. The Virtual Homes Amherst, NH office, located across from the Amherst Country Club at 55 Ponemah Hill Road is now Bean Group’s tenth New Hampshire location.

Expanded Internet Marketing Network and Lead Generation

Virtual Homes agents have long enjoyed a phenomenal lead generation program supported by literally hundreds of websites throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. With this acquisition, the Virtual Homes lead generation system will be integrated into Bean Group’s systems, immediately providing expanded market coverage and Internet presence throughout our footprint.

Fred Doleac Joins Bean Group as our Director of Online Marketing

Fred Doleac, Founder of Virtual Homes, has joined Bean Group’s Management Team as Director of Online Marketing and will be focused on ensuring that our combined Internet marketing network comprised of nearly one thousand location specific real estate sites is unrivaled in all of New England.

We are thrilled to welcome the Virtual Home team to the Bean Group family!

If you are interested in learning more about what Bean Group can do for you than contact one of our exceptional Regional Development Directors.

In Massachusetts

Ed Ridofli
Director of Regional Development
M: 978-771-6537
E:  ed.ridolfi@beangroup.com

In New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine

Sharon Campbell
Director of Regional Development
M:  603-769-7776
E:  sharon.campbell@beangroup.com

By working with our agents closely, Bean Group’s Professional Development Department delivers a robust calendar of events in the latest real estate tools, techniques and best practices.  Bean Group believes that on-going investment in our agents equates to a long-term investment in our clients.

April 10

Mortgage Update with Blue Water
12pm – 1pm
Online Webinar

Cost v Value:  Key Home Improvements
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 11

Master Real Estate Sales in Today’s Marketing
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 12

Agent Orientation
10:00am – 4:00pm
Portsmouth

Working with FSBO’s
10:00am – 10:30am
Online Webinar

April 13

Agent Marketing Platform Refresher – Marketing Resources
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 16

Agent Marketing Platform Training – Session 1
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 17

Real Time Opportunities in Today’s Market
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 18

Agent Marketing Platform Training – Session 2
9:30am – 11:00am
Online Webinar

Realtor.com’s newest free mobile tool
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Online Webinar

April 19

Bean Group’s Transactional Management System
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Online Webinar

April 20

Agent Marketing Platform Refresher – CMA & DLP
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 23

Agent Marketing Platform Training – Session 3
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 24

Business the Easy Way! Managing Relationships Beyond the Transaction
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

April 25

Agent Marketing Platform Training – Session 4
9:30am – 11:00am
Online Webinar

Prospecting for Expired Listings
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Online Webinar

April 26

Tablets in Real Estate: The Power of Mobile
10:00am – 10:15am
Online Webinar

Value Added Services to MLS PIN Members
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online Webinar

Sandy Healy, Stratham NH, Seacoast Region

The Portsmouth Office extends a very warm welcome to Sandy Healy.  Previously from Weichert Realtors Points East Yankee Trader, Sandy has been serving the Seacoast for over 17 years.  Sandy makes every client feel like her only client, giving each her personal and professional attention.  Her attention to detail and professional follow-through are unmatched.  Sandy makes the entire process as stress free as possible, and she’ll do all the work for you.  Expect the best and get more!  Having visited 47 states and lived in 12, Sandy has a full understanding of what needs to be considered when relocating to and from a new area.  If you’re coming to the Seacoast, she will take the time to assist you in researching the things that are important to you and your family.  Sandy is a 23 year resident of Stratham and lives with her husband Bob.  Together they have three grown children who went through the local school system.  Her hobby is photography and is still active with many Seacoast Booster Clubs shooting their sports teams.  To begin working with Sandy today, she can be reached at 603-401-0624 or by email at sandy.healy@beangroup.com.

Peter Lojko, Hampton NH, Seacoast Region

The Portsmouth Office extends a warm welcome to Peter Lojko.  Peter is an entrepreneur who is well known across the Seacoast and in the New Hampshire golf community. Throughout his career he has been a successful businessman creating or transforming businesses for success. With an electrical engineering degree and an MBA Peter has been successful in high tech and understands the shift in Real Estate marketing to the internet age. Peter listens and works closely with his clients, then leverages the advanced technology provided by the Bean Group to provide a competitive advantage to his clients.  Internet, social media, Youtube video, as well as traditional marketing techniques provide the most extensive visibility for his clients. Peter’s business and negotiating skills provide the maximum benefit for buyers and sellers.  Peter has lived on the Seacoast for 28 years. He lives in Hampton with his wife Sue who have been married for 30 years. He is well known in the golf community through his association with The First Tee of New Hampshire where he serves as the Executive Director and was on the Board for years. He was a member at Wentworth by the Sea, where he ran the Men’s Golf committee and served on the Board of Governors. He is currently a member at The Oaks in Somersworth. Peter attends Bethany Church and lives by his core values of honesty, integrity and trust. He has an extensive contact base and is always meeting potential buyers.  If you want to move your Real Estate experience to the internet age, Peter is your choice.  Contact Peter today at 603-828-8321 or at peter.lojko@beangroup.com.

Maxine Nowell, York ME, Seacoast NH & ME Realtor®

The York ME Office very warmly welcomes Maxine Nowell.  A true “native” of York, Maxine’s family dates back to the earliest settlers giving her a unique perspective and extensive knowledge of the area.  A graduate of York High School and the University of Maine, Maxine worked both in education and later in marketing, developing a national sales team for an international company while raising her family.  When she was ready for a career change 10 years ago, real estate seemed a natural way to combine her love of people, the area and her skills. Working first with The Bragdon Agency, Maxine comes to the Bean Group from Better Homes & Gardens/The Masiello Group where she won several Leadership Awards during her 8 years there.  Her commitment is to provide outstanding service to her clients in all aspects of their real estate experience with timely communication and attention to detail.  To begin working with Maxine today, she can be reached at (207) 752-7763 or by email at maxine.nowell@beangroup.com.