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WHAT'S HAPPENING DURING THE MONTH
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We are proud to be a sponsor for this event benefiting Seattle Children’s.
This year, the Seattle Festival of Trees Guild will be hosting a festive
in-person dinner and auction, along with offering the option to bid on items online.
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Juneteenth (6/19):
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863.
The newly freed people in Galveston celebrated after the announcement, and the following year, freedmen and freedwomen organized the first of what became the annual celebration of “Jubilee Day” on June 19 in Texas. Over time, the annual celebration expanded beyond the Black community in Texas and was declared a federal holiday in 2021. Juneteenth celebrations focus on education, history, self-improvement, culture, and pride. Learn more
NEW MEMBERS of the John L. Scott team
Don’t toss them out just yet!
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED
LEARN MORE ABOUT ERICA JOHNSON
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Since the program’s launch in 2020, the Market Ready Plus+ team processed and approved more than 380 applications, totaling more than $8 million in approved advances! To learn more about the program, visit the MRP+ folder on MyDesk or the Training folder in the JLS Library.
Erica Johnson is the Market Ready Program Manager and Director of Accounting Iryna Zhuravel oversees the process. VP of Leadership Development Jeff Cohen is also instrumental in the process and provides MR+ training to all the brokers. The CDC is responsible for tracking all attendees and broker participation agreements.
Erica Johnson, who joined JLS in Dec. 2019, manages all Market Ready Plus+ inquiries, processes applications and payment requests, and corresponds with brokers and vendors. She is also a broker in Washington after previously serving as a broker/agent in California and Arizona.
The Market Ready Plus+ program is a great program to get sellers ready to sell their homes without any upfront cost. The program, which is exclusively offered through JLS company-owned offices can be a useful tool in the marketing and listing presentation process. Participating sellers can receive an advancement of up to three percent of the anticipated list price to help them get their home in market-ready condition.
Welcome to the team!
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Congratulations on your promotion!
I wanted to take a moment to recognize some of the cultural celebrations and holidays during the month of April.
A Message from J. Lennox Scott
Recognizing April’s Cultural Celebrations + Holidays
Worldwide Travel Assistance Program
In addition to emergency services this program provides pre-trip prep, telephonic translation and interpreter services, identity theft services and more. Please keep these phone numbers with you:
When traveling within the United States, call 1-800-856-9947.
When traveling outside of the United States, call 312-935-3658.
The summer months are just ahead of us, and you know what that means… time to travel!
Full-time employees who travel 100 or more miles from their home have 24/7 access to emergency travel assistance through Mutual of Omaha’s program, Worldwide Travel Assistance. Experiencing an emergency while traveling can be especially difficult. Knowing who to call for medical problems, currency exchange issues or lost luggage is critical. Rest assured that Mutual of Omaha Travel Assistance can help.
Cooper Carlson
Office Leader and Business Coach
Puyallup
2024 Tax Season is Ending – Is It Time to Adjust Your Withholding for 2025?
Information Technology
Start Spring with a Skip in Your Step!
As April 15 approaches, marking the end of the 2024 tax season, now is the perfect time to assess your tax withholding for 2025. Through your 2024 year-end tax process, did you discover that you could benefit from adjusting your withholdings? Making this change is quick and easy!
From the Paychex Flex dashboard, click on “My Pay” from the left side menu. Then click on “Taxes” and “Edit.” Enter any of the necessary changes to your withholding.
By adjusting your withholdings now, you can help ensure that your tax situation is optimized for 2025.
A daily 5-minute walk could make a difference to your health! With our busy schedules, it is not always easy to get to the gym or even to find time to exercise. Just five minutes has health benefits and supports future exercise goals. Walks improve the body’s blood flow and boost creativity and productivity. Like any other exercise, walking also helps strengthen muscles and delivers oxygen to the brain and muscles.
Many feel a vigorous workout is essential to good health. Research shows that 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise daily may lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death.
Spring is the perfect time to embrace new habits and boost your well-being, and what better way to start than with a short walk.
Living Life as a Contribution
JOHN L. SCOTT FOUNDATION
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Clark County West
Sarah Hays
Broker Services Representative
Passover (4/12 – 4/20)
Passover, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt, as narrated in the biblical book of Exodus. Passover is observed for eight days (seven days in Israel) and typically falls in the springtime, during the Hebrew month of Nissan. Learn more
Explore Your 401K Savings Journey with Charles Schwab
Whether you are new to 401K savings, planning for retirement or getting close to retirement, Charles Schwab provides the resources and support you need to work toward becoming financially well.
To get started, log into your Charles Schwab account and go to the "Learning Center." There, you’ll discover a wealth of information designed to help you grow your 401K savings and plan for a secure financial future. From understanding the basics of 401K accounts to learning how to manage competing financial priorities, Charles Schwab offers easy-to-understand resources for all stages of your retirement planning.
Some key topics covered in the Learning Center include:
Celebrate Diversity Month
Celebrate Diversity Month is an annual observance in April that encourages individuals and communities to recognize and embrace the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives that make our world vibrant and dynamic. The celebration aims to foster understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of the differences among people, whether they be differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or any other aspect of identity. Learn more
Fair Housing Month
Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. As community leaders, real estate professionals have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership. Learn more
Covington-Kent-Maple Valley
Isabella Kopp
Marketing Services Representative
Seattle Portland
Sign up to volunteer at the Ronald
McDonald House in your area!
Earth Day (4/22)
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First observed in 1970, Earth Day has grown into a global movement, engaging millions of people in more than 190 countries to raise awareness about environmental issues and advocate for sustainable solutions. Learn more
· Getting to Know Your 401K: Understand how your 401K works and how to maximize
its potential
Charles Schwab also offers a variety of live and on-demand webcasts, so you can learn at your own pace and get expert advice whenever you need it.
Take control of your financial future today with the resources available at Charles Schwab!
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Schedule an appointment with a Broker Care Representative! Visit johnlscott.setmore.com or email brokercare@johnlscott.com to create a ticket in our ticketing system.
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Help Broker Care keep your email safe by filling out the Travel Notification form.
Sunset Corridor
Toná McBride
Office Administrator
Medford
Adam McGrew
Principal Broker
Renton
Daliah Segal
Lead Broker Services Representative
Accounting
Alaina Vanderhoff
Accounting Clerk
· Managing Competing Priorities: Learn how to balance saving for retirement with
other financial goals
· Managing Debt: Tips on how to handle debt while planning for a secure future
· Preparing for Retirement: Step-by-step guides to help you get ready for retirement,
no matter your age or stage
· 7 Investing Principles: Learn the principles that can guide you toward better
investment decisions for your 401K
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