Online Newsletter for the Week of March 14th

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 14TH. There is still time to notify your database.


QUOTE: “The dim light of an average life is something we inflict on ourselves. Sometimes we make things difficult that should not be difficult. We turn the simple into the complex and confuse not only ourselves but the people around us as well.” Tommy Newberry, www.SuccessIsNotAnAccident.com

BONUS QUOTE: “Get over expecting life to be fair. A level playing field is a self-indulgent and unproductive fantasy.” Tommy Newberry, www.SuccessIsNotAnAccident.com; “Amen” Gymbeaux

2010 Mandatory Topic: Louisiana Real Estate License Law: This 4-hour course must be completed through an approved real estate school or vendor by December 31, 2010, as part of the twelve (12) hour continuing education requirement for license renewal.

Note that the approved course is a specific curriculum taught by instructors who have completed special training related to presentation of the mandatory topic. This course should not be confused with similar courses of the same name. Be specific and request the 2010 mandatory topic course.

If you are a new licensee, please remember that completion of the 45-hour post-license curriculum does not relieve you from completing the mandatory topic course.

NEW NUGGET: 10 Seconds To Make A Sale; Or Not. www.NuggetsForTheNoggin.com  Hope you read it, could save a sale; or two; or three…..

KELLER WILLIAMS NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVALABLE. Go to www.mykw.kw.com  and log in and you can access this month’s newsletter that you can send to your database. Packed with really good information.

WWW.POSTLETS.COM. Is anyone using Postlets? It is a free service to get your listings posted to various web sites. If not, why not? www.postlets.com

PROMOTIONAL ITEM. Always looking for that “something different” that people might keep in regards to promotional gifts. TOP USA has created a desktop cell phone holder that is unique and is something that a customer may want to keep. You can personalize it with your name and contact info on the face of it. 100 cost only $1.88 each; 300 $1.58 each. I score the uniqueness a 10 and the cost a 10. Will it be kept and used – more than likely. Sample is in the Resource Room, info on the bulletin board. www.topusa.com

RULES OF THE RED RUBBER BALL. For those who attended the Family Reunion, you are aware of Kevin Carroll, the keynote speaker. He was fabulous. Recently read his book, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball. Not only does it contain a fabulous message, it may be the most creatively written and presented book I have ever read. http://kevincarrollkatalyst.com/

FACEBOOK FOR SLIDELL? Check it out, set it up to promote everything but real estate. Become a member: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=332190249394

FACEBOOK FOR PICAYUNE? Check it out as well, set it up to promote everything but real estate. Become a member: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=332810249667

SEARCH FOR TWEETS: Have you checked out www.topsy.com? You can search for tweets.

SOCIAL MEDIA CENSUS: Allan Dalton and Steve Hundley have assembled the first ever Social Media Census for the real estate industry. The 2010 online Census is located at www.SocialMediaCensus.org  and is open to all real estate industry practitioners to visit and participate with right now. The purpose of the Census is to forensically study the application of social media specifically within the real estate industry.

RON WEXLER AND DORIS CARLIN CREATES NEW PRICING DVD: I could not recommend anyone more than Ron & Doris for referrals based on the way they conduct their business. I have not seen this video but based on my knowledge of Ron & Doris is must be 1st Class. Check out their new product at: http://www.movedquick.com/ One DVD is $29.95 but if you or a group of “you’s” by 10, it would be $109.95 or just $10.99 each, can’t beat that price.

COMPILATION OF ARTICLES ON LISTING PRESENTATIONS: Several articles by agents on how they prepare and conduct their listing presentations. Uploaded to www.SlidellCalendar.com  in the Document section under training and articles.