By Susan L. Johnson, on May 16th, 2011 
Like the Dallas Mavericks over the LA Lakers, The Branch Team swept all office awards for April 2011 including Top Listings, Top Closings, and Top Closed Volume. A First Place sweep in all three categories sweep is very rare.
The Branch Team is part of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, the #1 RE/MAX® office in the Dallas Area. The office swept all 2010 Production Awards and was ranked #14 (ranked by number of closed sales) in all of North Texas by The Dallas Business Journal.
Want to work with a team with a proven track record of success? Contact The Branch Team.
Source: RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
By Tom Branch, on March 19th, 2011 
Susan L. Johnson with The Branch Team – RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.
According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” transaction. REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.
“As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS® believe that any family that loses its home to foreclosure is one family too many, but unfortunately, there are situations in which people just cannot afford to keep their homes, and a foreclosure or a short sale results,” said 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan, “Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR® who has earned the SFR certification for these kinds of purchases.”
The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.
By Tom Branch, on February 1st, 2011 The Branch Team celebrates their two-year anniversary with RE/MAX®.
Tom and Gina closed their independent brokerage in late 2008 and associated with RE/MAX Dallas Surburbs in February 2009. Susan Johnson became part of the team in the fall of 2010.
Since joining RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, the team has been one of the top two listing teams taking second place in 2009 and first place in 2010.
Source: RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
By Tom Branch, on January 21st, 2011 
RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs announced 2010 Annual and Fourth Quarter award winners at an Awards Breakfast this morning at the Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, TX. The Branch Team won the following awards:
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Top Listing Team for 2010
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Top Listing Team for the 4th Quarter 2010
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3rd Place Closing Team for the 4th Quarter 2010
RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs is a full-service real estate company with 79 professional agents; with an average of 16 years experience. This wealth of experience goes a long way towards explaining how this group sold over $289 million of real estate in 2010 and consistently wins Top Office honors in the RE/MAX Texas – Dallas Region.
Source: RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
By Tom Branch, on October 18th, 2010 
Posted on Dallas Dirt by Candy Evans
Gina Branch, ABR of RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, offers a response to our Eager Seller of the day who hasn’t seen any movement in her $150k home on the market for a week:
Dear Eager:
This is a great question currently on the minds of many homeowners across the nation.
The good news is the national foreclosure moratorium will have very little impact in Texas. Texas is a non-judicial state and the foreclosures will most likely begin again here in the next few weeks as the lenders dot the i’s and cross the t’s on their paperwork.
The bigger issues impacting home sales in the Dallas area are three-fold. First, the federal tax credit that expired earlier this year prompted many buyers to get off the fence and purchase before the deadline. This frenzied buying has dissipated the current buyer pool. Secondly, we’re still running across many buyers who can’t qualify for a mortgage due to low credit scores, high debt, or a combination of the two. This is such a tragedy given the historically low interest rates and affordable housing prices in our area. And third, unemployment is high, so many would-be buyers are unwilling to part with their money given the widespread job insecurity facing Texas and the nation.
While it’s a great time to purchase a home, it’s not the best time to sell. What sellers need to keep in mind is that whatever loss they might take on the sale of their home, they will more than make up for on the purchase of a new one. The savings in interest alone is substantial. When you combine that with lots of inventory and stable prices, it’s a prime time to buy. The Dallas Fort Worth metro area is having a fire sale! If you’re planning to purchase another home after you sell, I would encourage you to take your minor bumps and bruises in sales price and then take full advantage of the current buyer’s market.
Originally Posted at: http://dallasdirt.dmagazine.com/2010/10/18/ask-candy-how-foreclosuregate-will-affect-dallas-real-estate-its-a-fire-sale/
By Gina Branch, on October 17th, 2010  Zillow has designated Tom Branch as a Local Expert for Plano, Texas.
The Zillow Local Expert badge was created to recognize those who have made valuable contributions in a specific city or neighborhood on Zillow.
Local Experts are active Zillow users who share their real estate knowledge and help others by contributing high-quality content at a local level.
The more and better the contributions a user makes that relate to that city or neighborhood, the more likely an award will be granted.
Branch was also desginated the Zillow Local Expert for 75024 in June 2010.
Source: Zillow
By Tom Branch, on August 13th, 2010 
The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs welcomes Susan L. Johnson as the newest member of the team.
In today’s market you need a strong advocate working for you. Staying in tune with her clients’ needs is Susan’s primary focus. Whether you’re buying or selling, Susan’s unparalleled commitment to maximum results shines through!
“Susan was there for us throughout the entire process and has been available ever since. She truly cares about her clients. We would highly recommend her services.” – Shirley Hobbs
Licensed since 2000, Susan continually seeks advanced accreditations to better serve her clients. She currently holds the Accredited Buyers Representative (GRI) and Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designations.
Susan has served on the ALC (Agent Leadership Council), as Chairman of the MLS Committee, on the Board for NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems), and is actively involved in the local community.
Susan grew up a Navy/Air Force brat moving nearly every two years, but finally anchored in Dallas. She writes poetry, plays softball, and loves animals. Susan never meets a stranger and always keeps a positive outlook. For that same “positive” real estate experience, please contact Susan L. Johnson with The Branch Team.
Susan can be contacted at 214.227.6626 or email to susan@thebranchteam.com.
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