Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Online Newsletter for the Week Ending May 6, 2011

QUOTE:  “Do you want to feel bad (or good), think about this – your best thinking has gotten you to where you are.”  Andy Andrews.  If you are unhappy about your place in live; if you don’t have the kind of money you would like; if you don’t have the kind of relationships you desire – it is a result of your “best thinking”; how scary is that?  If you want to change your life, change the way you think about your life.  Or as Dr. John Maxwell says, “Think – for a change!”

SAD NEWS:  Please keep Sandy Bertram and her family in your prayers as Sandy’s mother passed on May 2nd.  Services will be held in Iowa.

WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL ARE YOU:  Take the quiz, it is quick, easy and fun.  www.WhatAnimalAmI.com.  I am a Croc; that should come as no surprise to anyone.  :-)
LEADERSHIP; DEFINE LEADERSHIP; NOW DEFINE IT IN TERMS OF YOU!  Article by Jeffrey Gitomer believed to be taken from his new book Little Book of Leadership, a great read.  Everyone is a leader, including you, the question is what kind of leader are you.  This article will give you a clue:  http://www.gitomer.com/articles/ViewPublicArticle.html?key=ajcdMibak3OTz1Q164lw8w%3D%3D

BEST ADVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED by Paul Pastore;  very good article:  http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/1192/the-best-advice-i-ever-got

BROKER BIT: 

BUYER/SELLER RESPONSE:  Still receiving transactions in paperless where there is NO Buyer response supposedly because the buyer is accepting the property “as is”.  Please, there is a section on the Buyer/Seller Response where the buyer can check the box that the property is being purchased as is with no discrepancies.  The buyer checks this section of the form and you still get the seller to acknowledge it.  This confirms what is being “said” and provides YOU and your SELLER with proof that is the fact of the sale.

GREENSHEET:  COOP Agent/Broker information IS needed yet most often is left incomplete on the Greensheet.  PLEASE, Complete ALL sections of the Greensheet.

MLS SHEETS ON SALES:  It is a rare occasion but it has happened, the ACTIVE MLS sheet you use to show a property gets changed AFTER submission of the Agreement to Purchase has been submitted.  You MUST upload the ACTIVE version of the MLS on any Agreement to Purchase you submit if you want to protect yourself and your Customers.

MARKET CENTER TRAINING PROGRAM:  The training calendar has been set for the months of May, June and July.  During May and June, classes will be taught beginning at 9:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  The Keller Williams Story and Profit Sharing will be taught EVERY MONDAY AT 9:00.  This is your chance to fully understand Keller Williams and the absolutely importance to your future that Profit Sharing may mean to you and your family.  During the month of July, the same classes will be taught but at night beginning at 6:30 pm and will be taught on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  The calendar is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway at the Market Center and has been posted on www.SlidellCalendar.com (or will be by Wednesday afternoon).  On any scheduled class day that there is a conflict with another class being given in the Market Center or immediate area such as a CE course, the Market Center Class will NOT be taught. 

Eedge update:  REMEMBER, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU ACTIVATE YOUR EEDGE ACCOUNT.  In order for you to engage in the soon-to-be-implemented new paperless transactions, you MUST have activated your eedge account.  Here are some improvements announced this week: 
A MAN WITH A PURPOSE by Jon Gordon.  This is simply a great story.  http://www.jongordon.com/newsletter-050211-man-with-a-purpose.html

THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF REAL ESTATE:  HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF TO SUCCEED:  This is an article online at RISMEDIA.  It is right on target but surprisingly as you read it, think about Keller Williams and the new eedge program available to you as it addresses a lot of what the article says you need to be doing.  You can do it at Keller Williams for pennies as compared to the competition.  http://rismedia.com/2011-04-27/the-shifting-landscape-of-real-estate-how-to-position-yourself-to-succeed/

4 WAYS TO GET OUT OF A SALES SLUMP, written by Mike Brooks:  http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/1181/4-ways-to-get-out-of-a-sales-slump

UPDATED NON-ORIGINAL NUGGET ON GETTING OUT OF DEBT.  This is one of the best articles I have ever read. If you are not in debt, give it to your children or someone you know who is in debt.  Check it out on www.NuggetsForTheNoggin.com. 

MISSING CDs:  Someone checked out The Science of Getting Rich CDs without putting a card in the bowl indicating who checked them out.  I have another agent who would like to listen to the program.  Please let me know who has them and when they will be returned.  Thanks.  Gymbeaux  JimBrown@gymbeaux.com

GRAND OPENING INVITATION:  The management and staff of Lacombe Wine, Spirits and Tobacco cordially invites you to attend our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 5th Cinco de Mayo from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.  We’ll be celebrating a festival of fun by introducing a new tequila Camarena, serving margaritas and Mexican food, and much more. Come join us for all of the excitement!

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY AT THE SLIDELL HERITAGE FESTIVAL.  This is your chance!  There are many level of sponsorships available but the two most economical are the Bronze Sponsor for $100 and the Silver Sponsor for $250.  Bronze includes your name on the sponsor boards and on the web site.  Silver includes your name recognized by the DJ throughout the festival, name on sponsor boards, press releases, in official program and on website.  2 Gate passes and 1 VIP parking pass.  For more information contact Ron Davis at 847-0594 or Ken Thompson at 641-2054.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:  With East St. Tammany and Hancock County Chambers of Commerce.  Sponsored by:  Silver Slipper Casino, Location:  5000 South Beach Blvd, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.   Thursday, May 5, 2011;  5PM - 7PM.   Free for Chamber Members.  $5 General Admission.  FREE $10.00 $LOT PLAY GOOD FOR THI$ NIGHT ONLY GIVEN TO ALL CHAMBER MEMBER$ THAT ATTEND!!   Food And Beverages Provided.   Business to Business Networking; Door Prizes; Refreshments; 50/50 Raffle
ANNUAL PEARL WILLIAMS WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST, Friday, May 27, 8:00 AM;  Pinewood Country Club, Slidell, LA.  Become a Table Sponsor Today....and decorate your table to compliment your business. $200.00 Personal Promotion Package includes:  8 Seats at your table; Company Name and Logo Sign Center of Table, Website Promotion; Company Name and Logo on all Email and Fax Blast Promotions.  Showcase your company by decorating your table in a way that compliments your business or service.  *Splitting a table with another company is accepted.   **Not limited to women owned buisinesses ! Open to everyone.  For More Information Call JoBeth 985-643-5678, email: jobeth@estchamber.com

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