Who is Jeff Stone?

So what does that tell you about me and more importantly why could someone like me help you out? I know real estate inside out to survive 36 years. To be a manager for 26 years, it means I've dealt with lots of different styles and have helped a fair number of agents use the tools (especially technology) they need to be successful in any kind of market.

The technology part is what makes dealing with me a little unique. I started in the high touch era of real estate and embraced technology after I was sure it was not going away. You'll find I have a way of making your website reflect you as an agent and target your customers. I will explain things to you in a way you will understand --not in geek speak.

OK- What about living out in the middle of Lake Michigan? I can look at things from a different perspective to help you figure out what works best for you.

The same wife for 27  28 29 30 years and wanting to spend more time with her-what does that mean? I'm patient, flexible, listen to you and know something about sales and getting along with people - we will work together to make the best website possible. Also, she, Sarah, is pretty darn special and will make your site look better than you thought possible.

Not Your Ordinary Resume (and not in chronological order)!

• Led my offices to Coldwell Banker's Premier Office Award 15 times 
• Second in my class at professional Bartending School when I was a senior in college 
• Coldwell Banker's Manager of the Year in Chicago in 1987 
• April 1982 my 1st month as a manager for Coldwell Banker my office had 0 sales 
• 1989 led my office to Number 1 Coldwell Banker office in the country in listings sold per person 
• Fired as a bartender, fired from my first real estate sales job, fired as a banquet waiter in college 
• Demoted from manager of my office of 16 years when Coldwell Banker and Prudential merged in Chicago 
• 2 years later managed the office I was demoted from plus the other office, only 2nd manager in his company to manage 2 offices at the same time 
• 1994 bought my 1st computer- 2008 own 9 working computers 
• 2001 led office to 4th nationally in the Coldwell Banker system in size class 
• 2002 recruited too many people and moved out of the size class-did not get an award 
• 1973 got my real estate license one year after graduating from Denison University 
• April 2006 started Next Level Solutions for Real Estate 
• April 2007 started 2nd year of Next Level Solutions for Real Estate and still really liked what he was doing 
• April 2008 starts 3rd year of Next Level Solutions for Real Estate and they (he and Sarah) loved the work and are really darn good at real estate agent websites
• April 2009 4th year and still growing strong, adding lots of new features
  

Long Version Resume or 30+ Years of Real Estate
He understands your business- Read a little bit about his real estate career and experiences.

Why the somewhat disjointed resume?

I understand that real estate is filled with ups, downs and changes especially lately in technology. I have been in your shoes and know the pressures you are under. Next Level Solutions for Real Estate is dedicated to making technology and your website a tool that you use to make your business better based on real life experience.

Sarah Rohner, My Current Wife and The Graphic Arts Department

Sarah, my wife, applies her artist's eye for design to the look and feel of our websites as well as adding custom graphics and applies her consumer's eye as well to make sure our web sites are on target. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology, owned a mail order gift business and managed a large hospital gift shop - a job that included window design, buying, accounting, and managing over 60 volunteers.

Sarah is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and is able to make eye catching graphics and flash animations.

...By the way, when I signed up with Next Level Solutions, I was looking forward to input from Jeff, but little did I realize that his current wife, Sarah Rohner would also be involved.

Sarah has added an additional, invaluable point of view. Her organizational and creative talents and tremendous wealth of ideas have built my web-site into what I've been repeatedly told is the "best one out there."
Jeff and Sarah are really taking me to the "Next Level"
John Adamson, "Mr. Evanston" www.EvanstonAreaHomes.com