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Where is Top Producer located? Top Producer is
located in Richmond, a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We’re located
in the Airport Executive Business Park with convenient access to shopping, restaurants,
and public transportation. Our building resides in a quiet, park-like setting with
picnic benches and walking trails. The address is 155-10651 Shellbridge Way, Richmond,
BC, V6X 2W8.
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What does Top Producer do?Top Producer develops
the world’s best sales and marketing productivity software for real estate professionals.
The company is a division of Move® Inc., the world’s top home and real estate information
provider.
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What are Top Producer's annual revenues?Top Producer
is a division of Move Inc. whose annual revenues for 2007 were $286.3 million, a
$6.2 million increase over 2006.
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What is the work environment like at Top Producer?Top
Producer has a professional, yet casual environment. We value teamwork and diversity.
We actively foster a challenging and fun work environment that is flexible and accommodating
in support of our values: financial strength, fast-paced work, innovation, accountability,
respectful and ethical behaviour. And when you need a break? We have two games rooms
with satellite TV, video games, books, foosball, and pool tables. We believe in
work-life balance and flexible work hours can be arranged in most departments.
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How many employees does Top Producer have?We have
approximately 300 employees.
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Who are Top Producer’s customers?Our software
products assist real estate agents with their day-to-day tasks and with taking their
business to the next level. Top Producer products are used by real estate agents,
brokers, and companies across Canada and the United States. We also have international
customers in countries such as Australia, South Africa, and Germany.
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Who are your main competitors and how does Top Producer differ
from them?Top Producer has been the leading software company in
the real estate market for several years. Some applications can be considered competition,
yet they don’t compete with us in the same space. Microsoft Outlook was a key competitor
for years. Our recent release of the popular Outlook Connector (leveraging an agent’s
Outlook contacts in Top Producer 8i) has, however, significantly reduced their challenge.
Other real estate solutions exist in the market, but no one has come close to the
functionality of Top Producer 8i.
Top Producer products are designed by entrepreneurs who were real estate agents.
They understand the market and its customers. We pride ourselves in designing applications
and connectivity to meet the latest industry demands, by listening closely to our
customers’ feedback.
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What marketing channels are being used?Top Producer
markets in a variety of ways including product brochures, mail-outs, website and
email marketing, magazine and print ads, industry trade shows, and in-person office
visits. These efforts drive business to different sales areas of our company including
Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Independent Agents and our on-line store.
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How has the company grown? In past years we have grown very quickly - in excess of 30% annualized. More recently, the rate of growth has declined but remains positive despite the economic downturn in the US.
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What are your hiring criteria?We look for excellent
technical abilities, leadership skills, professionalism, a team player attitude,
energy, motivation, and a robust appetite for learning. These criteria directly
align with our corporate values.
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What compensation does Top Producer offer?At Top
Producer, we believe that employees should be fairly compensated for their work.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the individual’s experience.
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What benefits does Top Producer offer?Our compensation
package includes:
- MSP (BC Medical Services Plan), plus extended health and dental for all employees who satisfy the MSP BC residency requirement. All premiums are paid by the company.
- Life insurance is provided for all employees and their spouses. Additional insurance is provided for employees only.
- An optional matched Group RRSP, managed by Standard Life Assurance.
- Tax-free savings accounts available through payroll deductions.
- After one month, all employees are entitled to their birthday off with pay.
- Subsidy for the Steve Nash Sports Club next door.
- An annual vacation entitlement of 2-3 weeks, depending on position.
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Does Top Producer have a Tuition Reimbursement Program?Yes,
all regular full-time employees are eligible for up to $2,500/calendar year in tuition
reimbursement. Tuition, registration, books and lab fees may be reimbursed upon
successful completion of a pre-approved course. The intent of this program is to
encourage employees to pursue courses of education that will advance both their
careers and their professional contributions to the Company.
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What professional development does Top Producer offer?Top
Producer provides training and encourages continuing education and career development
for all employees. We offer in-house seminars and subsidize participation in industry
conferences and technical training courses, as appropriate.
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Does Top Producer pay for professional association fees?Yes.
If approved by a manager as being relevant to the employee’s position.
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Does Top Producer provide parking for employees?Yes.
Employees may request a space when they join the company. If a space is not immediately
available, the employee’s name is added to the waiting list.
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Do you have a Social Committee?Yes.
We have an Events Committee that organizes many company-sponsored social events
through the year such as contests, barbeques, white-water rafting, golf tournaments,
and of course our annual Summer Picnic and Year End Holiday Party.
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