CIR Realty Business Tip & Event Update – Week of March 30 2009
Upcoming Special Events (registration required)
March 31st – Working with Gen X vs Gen Y (Anne Clarke & Lindsey Smith) (5 more seats released)
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April 3rd – Lead Generation Made Simple (Cindy MacKenzie) (only 1 seat left)
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NEW!! April 16th – Overcoming Adversity (Ari Taub)
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Office Meetings
Monday 9:30am (Downtown Office 9:00am)
In addition to the latest industry & company updates, here is what’s happening at your office meetings this week:
South – The Brick
DT – Setting Up Your Spring & Summer Biz
NE – CIR Clothing Displayed
NW – Using “Real Time Market Stats” to Your Advantage & CREB iFax
Working with Gen X vs Gen Y (Bridging the Gap)
Presented by Anne Clarke & Lindsey Smith
Tuesday, March 31 9:30am – 11:30am
One of the keys to a successful real estate career is being able to understand an interact with a variety of people. One of the challenges we face is trying to work with clients and peers that have grown up in a different generation then ourselves. Their standards, expectations, attitudes and overall personalities are greatly affected by the time period in which they grew up.
Anne Clarke (Gen X) and Lindsey Smith (Gen Y) will take you through a fun, dynamic session designed to provide you with some key insights into what you can expect when dealing with different generations. Learn how to connect with, and influence a larger demographic to expand the effectiveness of your business.
CIR Systems Orientation
Presented by Chris Mortensen
Tuesday, March 31 2:00pm – 4:00pm
CIR is second to none in the tools, support and systems that are offered to our Realtors. You will receive a 2hr overview of some of the key items that CIR offers through your own personalized Virtual Office, and where you can find pretty much everything you need to conduct business efficiently and effectively.
Dwayne Groome – 8 Week Productivity Challenge (must be registered)
Wednesday, March 25 9:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Quality Airport Inn (McKnight & Edmonton Trail)
Don’t forget to get your stats in and show up at 9:30am.
2nd Quarter Business Plan Review and Goal Setting
Presented by Lindsey Smith
Thursday, April 2 2:00pm – 4:00pm
The first quarter (Q1) of the year is behind us and your business needs to be planning and reviewing for a successful Q2. Are you on track? Do you even have a “track”? Join us to take a look at the key ares in your business that you will want to review, and how you can create a plan for the next 3 months. This session makes it easy to take an objective, critical look at you business and adjust accordingly.
Lead Generation Made Simple
Presented by Cindy MacKenzie
Friday, April 3 9:30am – 12:30pm
This fun, informative 3-hour workshop will teach you:
- why a larger market share is going to fewer agents and how YOU can be one of them
- the common denominator and strategies used by the top 4% of agents nationwide
techniques for effectively targeting Baby Boomers, investment property buyers and first-time homebuyers
- specialty campaigns for move-up buyers/sellers, builders & more
efficient strategies for staying in touch with your sphere of influence via email and mailings
- how to always leave listing presentations with the listing
- FSBO & expired listing conference calls.
- pricing and marketing techniques that position your listings to sell
- effective demographic data mining strategies
Click on the link to Register:
http://www.cirrealty.ca/realtors/intranet/events/EventSignUp.cir?id=48
Duration : 0:3:1
Newbury Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
http://www.newburymarealestate.com Tour Newbury, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Newbury, Massachusetts is located in the northeastern portion of Essex County. Pawtucket Indians hunted, fished and captured seasonal runs of smelt, alewives, shad, salmon and sea-run trout before settlers appeared. The shellfish were especially plentiful on Plum Island and were appreciated by the 100 people from the Wiltshire and Hampshire sections of England who established the first Colonial settlements in Newbury.
As the community grew, fishing became an important industry, as did small scale shipbuilding, weaving, tanning and shoemaking. Farmers dealt in cattle and sheep and by 1791 there were 3,000 head of cattle grazing on Newbury’s lands.
About the same time, Newbury set a pattern of diversified industry, producing woolen goods made by the first American-made wool carding machines as well as snuff, chaises and slate. Competition from England’s woolen mills decreased the emphasis on woolens and led to greater cotton fabric production and the establishment of a cooperage, nail factory and scythe mill.
In the late 18th and early 19th century, industry rivaled agricultural employment in Newbury. By the end of the 19th century, Newbury’s industrial base had declined, and dairy farming became the community’s staple economic activity. Now largely residential, Newbury offers a gorgeous natural landscape, easy access to Boston and excellent opportunities for recreation and leisure. Founded more than 350 years ago, Newbury is also home to a lovingly preserved historic district, which features some of the oldest surviving homes in New England. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .
Duration : 0:6:24
Bedford New Hampshire (NH) Real Estate Tour
http://www.bedfordnhvirtualhomes.com — Tour Bedford, NH neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Bedford, New Hampshire, formerly a quiet farming town, has evolved into an affluent bedroom community for those commuting to nearby Manchester and other cities; notably, Nashua, Boston and even Concord. With an 80/20 residential-to-business ratio, Bedford’s real estate profile doesn’t automatically evoke a booming business town. However, commerce in Bedford is growing. Popular establishments include the Bedford Village Inn and Restaurant, one of the top Bed and Breakfasts in New Hampshire, and C.R. Sparks, one of the area’s finest restaurants.
Incorporated in 1750, Bedford was named for Lord John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, a close friend to colonial Governor John Wentworth. While it remained a quiet rural town for most of the next two centuries, Bedford enjoyed a population boom after World War II, when the expansion of highways and other transportation routes brought a massive influx of new residents throughout southern New Hampshire.
Conveniently located near Boston, the seacoast, the White Mountains and the Lakes Region, Bedford offers excellent schools, a thriving local business climate, and bountiful opportunities for recreation, sightseeing and leisure. Business activity in Bedford is focused along Route 3, otherwise known as “the performance zone.” Premium office parks and shopping centers such as the Bedford Mall along with Macy’s department store, the Wayfarer Inn and the Manchester Country Club line this road, which runs south from Manchester into Merrimack and Nashua. Bedford’s other commercial clusters are along Route 101, which extends westward.
With recent expansions to its first-rate school system now taking effect, Bedford has turned its focus toward town recreational facilities, including a 70-acre park with several ball fields, ski trails, fishing and ice skating. The scenic town center offers an array of lovingly preserved historic buildings, including Schoolhouse #7, the Bedford Presbyterian Church, and the town hall. The Kendall Shop Museum and Carriage House offers a variety of exhibits highlighting the community’s illustrious past. Other attractions near Bedford include Manchester’s Palace Theatre, the Verizon Wireless Arena, the Currier Museum of Art, Pat’s Peak Ski Area, the Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum, Christa McAuliffe Planetarium and the SEE Science Center.
For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .
Duration : 0:2:34
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CIR Weekly Real Estate Business Tip – March 23, 2009
Office Meetings
Monday 9:30am (Downtown Office 9:00am)
In addition to the latest industry & company updates, here is what’s happening at your office meetings this week:
South – The Brick
DT – Setting Up Your Spring & Summer Biz
NE – CIR Clothing Displayed
NW – Using “Real Time Market Stats” to Your Advantage & CREB iFax
Facebook & Your Business (Online Video Posting)
Presented by Lindsey Smith
Monday, March 23, 2009
Isn’t Facebook for my 12 year old daughter?? Not anymore. If you are not utilizing this powerful to stay connected, then you could be missing out on an enourmous opportunity. According to NAR, the average home buyer is said to be 34 years old (a demographic that has grown up with computers). Find out how you can get started on Facebook, and use it as a powerful tool to build credibility, add value to your database, and get your message to a large number of people very quickly.
Residential Real Estate Investing
Presented by Peppe Bhasin
Tuesday, March 24 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Savvy investors understand that this is quite possibly one of the best times to invest in recent years. Properties will begin to cash flow, sellers are motivated, and therefore the investment market is heating up. Peppe will take us through the fundamentals of residential real estate investing, what you need to be aware of, and how you can work with investors. The best part… is that Peppe practices what he preaches and speaks from first-hand experience!
Dwayne Groome – 8 Week Productivity Challenge (must be registered)
Wednesday, March 25 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Quality Airport Inn (McKnight & Edmonton Trail)
Don’t forget to get your stats in and show up at 8:45am for Dwayne’s listing presentation this week.
REAP Exam Coaching
Facilitated by Lindsey Smith
Wednesday, March 25 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Set up specifically for the up-and-coming Realtors who are currently taking the REAP Program online, at CREB, or Mount Royal we will be working through sample questions and proving some guidance to give you the best opportunity to succeed. This is an informal atmosphere where you can learn, refresh your skills, and have all your questions answered.
Get Innovative and Stand Out – Chris Hsiung (Human Venture Coaching)
Presented by Chris Hsiung, President of Human Venture Coaching
Thursday, March 26 9:30am – 11:30am
Did you know that creativity is a skill that you can learn and grow? Is your business the same as everyone elses, or have you taken the time to figure out creative ways to become successful and set yourself apart?
This dynamic session is specifically designed to teach you the fundamentals of the creative process and to show you how you can harness your inner creativity to innovate and grow your business. When times get tough, it’s the innovative that get going.
Chris Hsiung, who has been featured in Calgary Inc magazine, is a successful business coach, speaker, and leader. His research focuses on Pioneer Leadership and what it takes to do things that have not been done before. He is also an Associate with Insight Council, a catalyst for 21st Century Leadership through Community, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation.
Effective Use of MLX Pro CMAs
Presented by Norah Carmichael
Friday, March 27 9:30am – 11:30am
MLX Pro gives Realtors the chance to quickly prepare professional looking CMA’s for our clients. Norah will demonstrate a step by step process to creating complete CMA’s at a few clicks of the mouse. Learning to utilize this free tool will save you time, build credibility and allow your clients to easily understand where there homes should be priced.
CREB President’s Gala
Saturday, March 28 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Celebrating our Million Dollar Club winners and presenting other CREB awards.
Login and purchase tickets before March 20th, 2009 (click on events calendar on the CREB site):
http://www.creb.com
Duration : 0:2:13
Bacolod Real Estate: Pacific Shores- Waterfront Living at it’s Best
Property Details Here:
https://sites.google.com/site/beachlotsforsaleinbacolod/
A video slide show of Negros Occidental’s first class waterfront community located in Talisay City, 15-minutes away from Bacolod City & from the Silay Airport.
If you are looking for Philippine beach properties or Bacolod real estate and land for sale, we recommend you consider Pacific Shores in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.
Lots for sale in this development range from 150 sq.m. to 700 sq.m. with prices ranging from P4,000/sq.m. to 7,700/sq.m.
Easy terms: 10% Down Payment, 90% Balance, 5 years to pay.
Duration : 0:2:9
Beverly Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
http://www.beverlymarealestate.com — Tour Beverly, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Beverly, Massachusetts is one of the oldest communities in the state. Residents describe their city as the birthplace of the United States Navy, noting that the first ship commissioned by the Navy sailed from Beverly Harbor. Although the city was the location of the first cotton mill and the first Sunday school in the country, and has one of its neighborhoods, the Fish Flake District, on the National Register of Historic sites, it is the present and future rather than the past which engross the energies of the community.
Beverly is 85% residential and emphasizes its academic and cultural facilities more than the industrial parks that house mixed computer and other high technology firms. The city is the home of private Endicott College and a campus of the public North Shore Community College as well as the site of the North Shore Music Theatre which brings in hordes of visitors to glittering Broadway-type productions. Beverly is home to a highly respected hospital, new library, new senior center, municipal airport, and numerous commuter stops for public transportation.
The commitment of Beverly residents to the development of its children may be the most defining cultural aspect of this community. This is reflected in the public school system, as well as through the variety of recreational, athletic, social and cultural opportunities provided to children. Residents note the first-rate hospital, the miles of beautiful beach, and the diverse sections of the community that offer everything from rural to urban lifestyles in saying that the city offers everything that anyone could want in a home town. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .
Duration : 0:6:22
North Smithfield Rhode Island (RI) Real Estate Tour
http://www.northsmithfieldri.virtualhomes.com — Tour North Smithfield, RI neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
North Smithfield, Rhode Island is located at the northern border of the state and has been called the gateway to northern Rhode Island. Conveniently situated along Route 146 between Providence and Worcester, North Smithfield is a great place to live, work and play.
Incorporated in 1871, the town was first called Slater after English industrialist John Slater. The name was changed to North Smithfield just sixteen days later. Most early settlers were farmers, but the town’s proximity to water fostered significant industrial growth, as mills were established along the waterfront.
North Smithfield still contains several working farms, including Wright’s Dairy Farm, the Goodwin Farm, Homestead Gardens, and Christiansen’s Orchard. The “Olde Allen Farm” is home to Hi-On-a-Hill Herb Farm, the only certified organic vegetable farm in Northern Rhode Island. North Smithfield’s farms sell locally grown products to a clientele drawn from the region. Additionally, Brookside Equestrian Center and Phoenix Rising Horse Farm help to make North Smithfield a first rate location for equestrian training.
North Smithfield is ready as we enter the 21st century to accept the ever evolving demands of the new global marketplace. Municipal government, community leaders, business people, and residents are eager to expand existing businesses while providing opportunities for growth. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in RI visit http://www.ri-virtualhomes.com . For RI relocation information go to http://www.relocationri.com .
Duration : 0:4:44
Westwood Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
http://www.westwoodmarealestate.com Tour Westwood, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Westwood, Massachusetts was established in 1897. Westwood is situated at the junction of Route 95/128 and 93 and provides an excellent location for its residents and its businesses. Westwood also features two commuter rail lines and full MBTA bus service on Routes 1, 1A and 109.
The town is recognized for the quality of its schools. Students consistently score in the top percentiles on national tests and the overwhelming majority of students graduating from the high school go on to higher education.
Westwood maintains many recreational areas and facilities, including numerous conservation lands, playgrounds, ball fields and an indoor pool facility. The town offers two libraries, a senior center and numerous community-sponsored events for residents. Westwood is home to over two hundred businesses in established commercial areas, each with its own distinct character.
The University Avenue Park includes a mixture of office and light manufacturing and is adjacent to the Route 128 MBTA station, which is the sole regional stop for AMTRAK high-speed rail service from Boston to New York and Washington. The highway business district, situated along Route 1, is comprised of larger retail and service establishments as well as corporate offices.
The shopping areas of High Street and Islington’s Washington Street provide retail services for residents that enhance the quality of life in Westwood. Additionally, High Street houses the municipal buildings as well as a number of offices. Residents and businesses are served by first-rate town services, with water from the Dedham Westwood Water District, sewer services from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, electricity from NSTAR and natural gas from Algonquin Gas. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .
Duration : 0:3:11
CIR Weekly Real Estate Business Tip – March 16, 2009
March Special Events (registration required)
March 19th – Top Producer Mentor Series (James Carpenter)
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March 20th – An Insider’s Look at Selling Foreclosures (Ron Conley) Sold Out
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March 26th – Get Innovative and Stand Out (Chris Hsiung w/ Human Venture Coaching)
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March 31st – Working with Gen X vs Gen Y (Anne Clarke & Lindsey Smith)
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Office Meetings
Monday 9:30am (Downtown Office 9:00am)
In addition to the latest industry & company updates, here is what’s happening at your office meetings this week:
All Offices – Equity Concerns for Listings
South – CIR Clothing Displayed
DT – The Brick & Are You Doing Your Due Diligence?
NE – Tom Davis Intro & Restage
NW – CREN $1000 Ad Credit Give Away
TD Mortgages & Synergizing the Power of Brands
Presented by Steve Crews
Monday, March 16, 2009 2:00pm – 3:30pm
As one of CIR’s trusted partners, there are load of services that you will want to be aware of to offer your clients professional financial services. ALSO… TD has built one of Canada’s strongest brand names, and Steve has agreed to share some branding secrets and offer suggestions on how TD, CIR and your business can work to synergize the power of branding.
Title Insurance – In’s & Out’s
Presented by Jason Espetveidt – First Canadian Title
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:30am – 11:30am
Jason has agreed to offer CIR some insight into exactly what title insurance is and how it can be used in effectively representing your client. The talk will be focused on coverage and claims examples for Residential Properties:
• RPR coverage-known and unknown defects
• Gap Coverage-land titles
• Lack of building permits and final inspections (material latent defects)
• Work Orders
• Fraud and forgery
• Condominiums
• Marketability
• Liability
• And more…
In-Depth Use of Contracts
Presented by Chris Mortensen
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Using the correct contracts and forms at the right time is absolutely key to representing you clients properly. Chris Mortensen will take an in-depth look into what you need to know about the real estate contracts you use each and everyday. What to use when, key points on each, and other critical information.
Top Producer Mentor Series – James Carpenter
Interview with James Carpenter
Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:00pm – 4:00pm
This is a Video Presentation being aired at the CIR Training Centre. The video has been created from a recent interview I had with James on location.
How can you build CIR’s most successful team, dominate a marketplace in less than 2 years, operate multiple companies and still find time to give back, raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity and engage first-hand in development projects in third-world countries? James Carpenter has agreed to share his story with CIR, offer some insights on how to not only take your business to a new level, but to also feel completely fulfilled in your life pursuit in the process.
An Insider’s Look at Selling Foreclosures
Presented by Ron Conley
Friday, March 20, 2009 9:30am – 11:30am
We are currently seeing a enormous increase in the amount of foreclosures in our marketplace. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone that understands this niche and can guide their clients through the process of purchasing such a property. Ron Conley has been working with foreclosures for the past 16 years and agreed to offer his experience to the group. Find out what you must know to stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic niche.
Duration : 0:2:14