Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Online Newsletter for the Week Ending May 13, 2011

QUOTE:  “The rubber meets the road between your ears, not beneath your feet!”  an original (I think) by yours truly, Gymbeaux

THIS WEEK’S THOUGHT:  You should work as hard on your profit tree as you do on your listings and sales.  Listing and selling are “today” issues, your profit sharing is a “tomorrow” issue where you reap the benefits long past your listing and selling days.  “You know I like the way you handled that sale.  Would you mind if I have my Team Leader give you a call?”  Or, “I like the way you handle yourself, have you ever thought about a real estate career?”  It really is that simple!

MARKET NAVIGATOR BOOK ORDER.  I am disappointed that not many people signed up to purchase their own copy of Keller Williams Market Navigator for 2011.  If Real Estate is your business, the “numbers” of real estate is the fuel for that business.  The information contained in the latest version of Market Navigator should significantly enhance your business if used.  If you want to stand out from the competition, you need to know what the real estate business is doing, its trends, its averages and how your business stacks up to the business as a whole.  I have delayed purchasing the books until Friday 13 in case you want to sign up, at least let’s hope so.  Sign up sheet is in the Resource Room.

CE JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER.  Keller Williams Realty International is now offering CE for all 50 states.  There is a cost but the cost is very reasonable.  Check it out for yourself at:  http://kwu.theceshop.com/

TECH TRAINING IN BILOXI:  Monday, June 6th.  The Biloxi Board has offered a training class by Dick Betts, a National Speaker specializing in Smartphones, Business Building Skills & Management programs and keeping agents up-to-date on the latest technology. The real estate industry is particularly attracted to his motivating down-to-earth and practical approach. He is in steady demand by numerous Boards and Associations of REALTORS® throughout the United States and Canada. He speaks at many State and NAR conventions to include the AE Institute.  Dick is a NAR Certified e-PRO Trainer.  9:00 to 12:00 at the Biloxi Board Office.  Cost is only $25.00 – ROAD TRIP!  Click here for a personal message       from the instructor:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RfnP74ypy4.  You can register by going to:  https://www.gcarealtors.com/web/DICKBETTS.htm

ARE YOU THE LEADER OR JUST THE BOSS?  Another GREAT article by Jeffrey Gitomer.  Remember, being a leader is not about having a title.  We each are leaders in our own ways.  So, are you a leader or just the boss?  http://www.gitomer.com/articles/ViewPublicArticle.html?key=ajcdMibak3PMNEaUN%2F0foA%3D%3D

A WINNER’S (THAT WOULD BE YOU) ATTITUDE, an article provided by www.SalesDog.com.  When you read this you may think you have heard it somewhere before and of course you would be right!  Have coffee with the Dog at:  http://www.salesdog.com/newsletter/2011/nl0525.htm#newsletter

ALC MEETING MOVED TO THURSDAY MAY 19TH to avoid conflicting with CE class scheduled for this Thursday.

NEW OR REVISED FORMS:  I have uploaded several forms to www.SlidellCalendar.com and placed them in the binders in the resource room.  Here is a summary of the changes:

RENTAL LISTING AGREEMENT:  Created a new form to be very similar to the Listing Agreement for Residential For Sale Properties.  Please dispose of all previous editions.

BUYER RESPONSE FORM:  Three is a RE Commission form and a NOMAR Standard Form that is available on Formulator.  The Formulator format has been uploaded to www.SlidellCalendar.com and also inserted in the binders.  The difference is that the Formulator format is one legal size page instead of two and more importantly, it contains the ability for the buyer to accept the property “as is” and then for the seller to acknowledge it.

LICENSED AGENTS SELLING PERSONAL PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.  This form is important on two fronts.  First if a licensed agent LISTS a personally owned property where the agent owns 25% or more, their E&O Insurance will NOT cover them.  Secondly, it is impossible to be a Dual Agent on property owned by the agent or the immediate family.  This form is a an acknowledgement of those principles.

GAMBIT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY:  Women in Real Estate, publishes May 31.  Men in Real Estate publishes June 14.  For more information call Sherry Snyder Classified Advertising Director Gambit  504-483-3122 for more information or email her at:  sherrys@gambitweekly.com

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:  Hosted by STARC and Patton’s Catering, 127 Cleveland Ave.  May 19 5:00 to 7:00

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:  May 26.  Hosted by Welbit Custom Homes. Location Masters Point of Oak Harbor 286 Augusta Lane 5:00 to 7:00.

ANNUAL PEARL WILLIAMS’ WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST, May 27, Pinewood Country Club, $20.00 Chamber Members, Reservations required. www.estchamber.com.

PEARL RIVER FAMILY FEST AND CAR SHOW:  We are happy to announce PRTFA will be hosting this year's  Pearl River FamilyFest Crafts & Car Show, to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Poitevent Park just north of Pearl River on Highway 41. The event will be similar to last year's non-alcoholic celebration, including food booths, a car show, handmade crafts, carnival rides, a water park and music by local talent will play all day long.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The festival committee has determined there will be a limit of 2 food booths of like kind items and 3 arts and crafts booths of the like kind items. Each vendor is responsible for his or her own taxes. Click the link below to access the Registration Form for Family Fest Crafts and Car show. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and mail it along with your registration fee to the address listed below. Please remember that all items to be sold are to be listed on the form. A confirmation will follow once the application has been received and approved.

Please feel free to contact me at (985) 863-9495 or email me at familyfest@pryfa.com if you need further information. We look forward to seeing you at Family Fest on June 4th!  Thanking you in advance, Virgil R. Philips, Chairman, Family Fest Crafts & Car Show:  http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=8rim7ybab&et=1105373651753&s=71&e=001-eTfhPUDlC5LPwmxsnV2K4WMWUTBYrMmWLSr0IpuSVhKyXvzv38XK46T2r6ZHHP70LH-4En8tFmjEwJr8TssvQ-E5gC6e6IUQDnFH76Mpj1mGvi4d39mg9NmI7CYvGvczrVnPvxD7zraF1bu70rAy2jo_c4T0-XyNmiNx20biG2pSNvRoZz1AvshyEUs-m15

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