John D. McAllister, Inc.
677 West DeKalb Pike
King of
Prussia, PA 19406
Company
Profile
Mission Statement
We will constantly endeavor
to market real estate in such a way as to be successful in helping our
customers reach their goals thereby creating an opportunity for them to refer
others to us for service.
Our
ultimate goal is to gain the respect of our customers so that they will use our
services again and will not hesitate to refer us to their friends and family.
One Stop Residential Real Estate Services
Providing professional one stop residential brokerage
services for both Buyers and Sellers has been one of the hallmarks of success
for CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc..
Agents are well trained in all aspects of agency and are prepared to
offer customers both buyer and seller agency.
Their commitment is to give you the best, most professional service in
your real estate transaction.
While maintaining a dominant market share in the primary
marketplace the company is active in all surrounding communities. In addition
to our own inventory, total access is available to all listed properties
through the multiple listing service.
Our affiliations with title and mortgage companies, as well as an
approved list of insurance brokers, home inspectors and attorneys, help ensure
a trouble free transaction.
Full conveyance services are available for both buyers and
sellers. We can assist in handling all of the details of every real estate
closing. From tax certifications to
mortgage payoffs; from cable hook-ups to electric meter readings, our
professionals are equipped to deal with just about any contingency. This is where experience counts the most and
we deliver!
Full Service Commercial Real
Estate
CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc. is a member of the
Century 21 Commercial Investment Network providing contacts throughout the
world for commercial real estate expertise.
Headed by Richard Wheelan, the commercial division is capable of
assisting owners, investors, lessors and lessees in located suitable
properties. Mr. Wheelan is
knowledgeable about local values and rental rates and is ready to assist you in
your relocation, expansion or investment needs.
Facilities
CENTURY
21 John D. McAllister, Inc. occupies modern offices in the heart of King of
Prussia opposite the largest mall in the Eastern United
States. This prominent
location has easy access via controlled intersections and is just ½ mile from
the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway. CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc.’s first
floor location in the mixed use building provides added exposure to the patrons
of the community oriented co-tenants such as a financial institution, insurance
agency, lawyers, tax accountants, and medical practitioners. The office has an attractive reception area,
client counseling rooms, comfortable agent work areas, kitchenette and meeting
and training rooms. Computers served
with high speed wireless DSL.
History
CENTURY
21 John D. McAllister, Inc. was founded in 1953 by John D. McAllister, Sr. who
operated as a sole proprietor selling both new construction and re-sales in the
burgeoning metropolitan King of Prussia
market. The company grew is size and
stature as the community itself matured and in 1976 the firm became the first
Century 21 franchise in Pennsylvania.
Offering a national identity, relocation services and agent training
programs enhanced the ability of our agents to meet our client's needs.
Today,
CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc. continues to be a locally owned and
independent Century 21 franchisee. The
owner is actively involved in the real estate operations and is uniquely
qualified to answer complicated real estate questions. The growing need of real estate agents to be
aware to the legal ramifications of their actions is satisfied by the
background, experience, and commitment of the owner John D. McAllister, Jr.
Broker-owner,
John D. McAllister, Jr., is a lifelong resident of King of Prussia, having
graduated from Upper Merion Area High School.
He is graduate of George Washington University and the Delaware Law
School of Widener University. Mr.
McAllister was licensed as a sales agent in 1973 and as a broker in 1980. In 1989, he became the broker of record of
CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc. and subsequently became the owner of the
firm at the retirement of founder John, Sr.
With experience ranging from new construction sales, mortgage
origination, resale brokerage and sales management, and a legal education, John
McAllister brings a lifelong commitment to excellence in the dispensing of real
estate services.
Our
company is proud of its heritage and its commitment to excellence in real
estate services. We are pleased to be
consistently acknowledged as a Century 21 Quality Service Office award winner
and a Gold Medallion Office award winner.
Management and
Leadership
We
utilize an effective coaching style that accurately reflects the company
philosophy. Our most important objective
is to show sales agents that by helping our customers meet their goals the
result will be our continued success.
Within the framework of a strong company we stress the value of a real
team atmosphere. Individual counseling
sessions help to formulate individual career paths and goals. Regular sales meetings combine up to date
marketing information with a variety of
appropriate instruction.
Management is always available for advice and strives to help each agent
to reach their full potential and meet their goals.
Our Agents
CENTURY 21 John D.
McAllister, Inc. has a remarkably stable staff of professional agents. The average agent has 15+ years of real
estate experience and the average over 10 years with the company. Many agents are associate brokers and most
have advanced certifications ranging from Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI),
Certified Residential Sales (CRS), E-Pro and Real Estate Buyer Agent
Certification (REBAC). These full time
professional real estate agents are well trained, experienced and prepared to
make your home selling or buying a pleasant experience. All agents are members of the national,
state and local associations of Realtors and the Trend Multiple Listing
Service. Agents are involved with their
community and with their profession.
From Little League and Fire Department to the Chamber of Commerce and
Kiwanis Club; from the Ethics Committee to the Board of Directors, our agents
are committed to serving the publics needs in a professional manner.
Technology
CENTURY
21 John D. McAllister, Inc. believes that technology will change the real
estate industry the most in the future.
Internet marketing and e-mail contacts are just the latest in innovative
enhancements to our company. Embracing
technology requires understanding the advantages that utilizing technology can
bring to the market place. Ample company
computers provide access to multiple listings and tax records, school reports,
internet access, as well as word processing capabilities. Agents are encouraged to invest in their own
laptop computers and the office is equipped with wireless internet access for
all agents. Additionally, the company
provides computerized real estate forms for the preparation of contracts. Century 21 maintains a national internet web
site, www.Century21.com and CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc. has a presence
on the internet with www.C21McAllister.com. In addition, several agents have
constructed their own web sites in coordination with the National Association
of Realtors’ site (www.realtor.com) and other independent web masters.
Training
Agents
are encouraged to attend the on going and regularly scheduled training sessions
conducted by the sales manager, broker and outside speakers. In addition, Century 21 Broker’s Council
sponsors nationally recognized real estate trainers to complement the in-house
training. For start up agents, CENTURY
21 John D. McAllister, Inc. has a complete ninety-day program designed to
acquaint the new agent with all aspects of residential real estate. The program is designed to help the new agent
generate an income stream as quickly as possible. Supplementing this effort is the on-line
Century 21 program entitled Create21.
This innovative course acquaints the newer agent with all aspects of a
profitable career in real estate. New
agents are also expected to complete the Association of Realtors introductory
course and the TrendMLS start up course.
CLS or Century 21 Learning System provides additional training on all
aspects of real estate.
Relocation
The
over 6900 member Century 21 national organization provides the best opportunity
to offer real estate services to relocating buyers and renters. Through the referral system established among
the franchise offices, clients and customers needs are fulfilled across the
world. In addition, CENTURY 21 John D.
McAllister, Inc. maintains membership in ERC, the Employees Relocation Council
and is a member of CGRN, the Corporate Relocation Network, a consortium of
Cendant brand real estate offices. Free
information packets and consultation is available for relocating
individuals. Agents can become
proficient in the relocation market by taking the VIP Training Course from the
Century 21 Learning System. A VIP designation is awarded upon completion.
Opportunities
Utilizing the most current
training systems available new agents are exposed to an intense training
program designed to maximize their efforts and quickly create income
opportunities. A three step program
combines the Association of Realtors "New Agent" orientation with the
CENTURY 21 Training Course Create21 and the CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister, Inc.
in-house training course. New agents
learn first hand what it takes to succeed, business planning, contract
formulation and negotiation, and proper business ethics. We have learned that successful real estate
agents come from all walks of life and bring many useful experiences to the
business. Through our coaching
techniques we assist the new agent in identifying their strong points and teach
them how to select the most desirable approach to their new business. Weekly, monthly and quarterly coaching
sessions are supplemented by an ongoing training program. All it takes is the will to succeed and the
commitment to learn and take action.
The Future
CENTURY 21 John D. McAllister,
Inc. is looking forward to providing professional real estate services to
clients and customers well into the 21st Century. We have a strong commitment to customer
service, technology, and agent training that will keep our firm at the
forefront of the real estate business.
The individual customer and the service that we provide will forever be
our paramount concern. Customer
referrals, now into their third generation, will continue to be the hallmark of
our success. Combining our national
affiliations with our local tradition of unparalleled customer service, we hope
to make you a part of our history by providing unparalleled service to help you
meet your real estate goals.
