11/19/08 Bend
 
Sunriver Realty is closing its Bend branch office, effective November 30. The announcement was made to all agents/brokers Wednesday morning. Below is a copy of the letter that was sent to other brokers and members of the business community following notification of the affected agents.  Twenty-two people are affected.
Brokers working in the Bend office have the option of working out of Sunriver Realty's office in Sunriver, or transferring to Coldwell Banker Morris Real Estate through an agreement reached between the two companies.
 
 
November 19, 2008Dear Brokers and Friends;With the continued challenges facing the real estate market, I wanted to make you aware of upcoming changes for our Bend office.
In 2001, we opened our Bend branch office to accommodate the increased demands of the rapidly growing real estate market. Now, we must adapt to the slowing market in a manner that is sustainable for both the company and its brokers.
Effective November 30, we will consolidate all our operations into our main office in Sunriver. Brokers working from the Bend office located on SW Bond St. will have the opportunity to move to our Sunriver office, where we will provide the tools and resources needed to continue providing our clients with outstanding service.
Along with the consolidation of offices, other changes we are implementing include the continued shift away from traditional print and direct mail marketing to more web, electronic and non-traditional marketing channels. This includes electronic newsletters, enhanced search capabilities on our website, and an electronic version of our High Standard buyer's guide.
For our brokers who would like to remain in a Bend office, we have made arrangements with Coldwell Banker Morris to provide desk space and transfer their current listings.  
I do not need to tell you that these are trying times for all of us in the real estate industry. We remain optimistic about the future, and are confident that the changes we are making will allow us to continue to provide the high level of service that has been a hallmark of Sunriver Realty for 40 years.
These changes will not affect the operations of Sunriver Realty's office in Sunriver, which will continue to operate from the existing location we own and occupy in the Sunriver Mall.  We are the #1 brokerage company in the Sunriver, Crosswater, Caldera Springs, Vandevert Ranch and Three Rivers South areas, and will work toward increasing our position in these active and growing markets.
I am proud of the work and dedication of our team of brokers in Bend, and the leadership they have received from Carolyn Bostwick. Each member of the team has earned our sincerest thanks and respect for their efforts.
Sincerely,John FettigPrincipal BrokerSunriver Realty