Karel Murray

Podcast 1 - The Changing World of Business

Podcast 2 - The Advent of Skill Based Ladder Mastery

Podcast 3 - Leveraging Technology for Success

Podcast 4 - The Building of Relationships Today

Podcast 5 – How Ovation Changes the World of Education

In Tucson, Arizona you are at the start of a strong investor trend. Get ready now. We are not the only ones who think so.  On June 3rd Inman News released an in depth special report “10 Best Markets for Real Estate Investors.” The report analyzed a number of factors that investors look at including, pricing, anticipated appreciation market rents and other factors and ranked Tucson as the 4th best market in the United States. Get a copy of the full report.

Among the statistics that are appearing in our industry:

• Investors accounted for 21 percent of transactions in the first three months of 2011, and 33 percent of transactions during that period involved cash buyers — the highest share since NAR began tracking that statistic at the end of 2008.

• Distressed property sales including foreclosures and short sales accounted for 40 percent of existing-home sales in March, NAR said, and investors bought 54 percent of those properties, according to economic research firm Capital Economics.

As we begin to clear out the inventory of distressed properties there is going to be a huge demand for capable, qualified and competitive companies to complete repairs on properties to either make them ready for sale, improve them so that investors can rent them out or make repairs so that the property can be resold at higher value to profit investors. This whole process can be extremely time consuming. The process of inspecting the property, gathering bids, coordinating subcontractors and supervising the repair work, permits and certifications is daunting. As real estate professionals we should be ready to provide sound alternatives and easy options to investors, REO asset managers and other buyers who are dealing with purchasing distressed properties.

In our market companies such as Marlboro Development LLC offer agents and buyers a one-stop shopping solution. Most REO asset managers and HUD 203(K) lenders require a licensed contractor such as Marlboro Development, LLC. With a simple phone call and  at no cost, Marlboro Development, LLC will do an in-depth property inspection and review items delineated by the asset manager or potential investor buyer as needing repair. They address both minor and major repairs including:

• Plumbing and fixture repair and/or replacement
• Roofing and structural issues and repairs
• Painting, Landscaping and Property Clean Up
• Electrical and HVAC systems
• Service restoration
• Stucco and drywall repair
• Permits & zoning issues
• Carpeting and floor recovering
• Appliances & Cabinetry

Marlboro will review the property, issue a written bid and provide other documentation required by asset managers and lenders. The comprehensive one-stop property bid is provided free of charge to real estate agents and/or potential buyers. The client is under no obligation to complete any specific repairs and will only incur costs for work which they select from the bid list. Once the client has requested repairs from the bids provided,Marlboro handles the obtainment of all necessary permits, schedules the work, supervises the subcontractors and completes the work within the tight time frames required in today’s real estate transactions. It costs your investor, bank client or buyer NOTHING to get a free bid so that you can compare it with other repair options.

This is a great ancillary service provider to have at your availability given he number of distressed properties and the return of investors to the market. Why wouldn’t we get free bids on all properties and use it to market the property or offer it as an additional item of value to our buyers.

Click here to become a fan of Marlboro on facebook today. If you want a bid you can also call (520) 490-8825 or email: Mark1003@MSN.Com

FLAT FEE SEPTIC SERVICE:

Right now Marlboro Development is offering a flat fee for bank owned properties of $765.00 that includes the labor to dig up the septic, the pumping (1250 Gallon) tank, disposal fee, inspection and Pima County’s certification. The price does not include any repairs necessary to pass the inspection. It repairs are required, the owner and agent are notified to obtain approval. Water must be available at the property to run a leach field test and flush the toilets. Acccess to the property must be provided and certifications can be obtained for properties outside of Pima County

How to Use Videos In PowerPoint (Len Elder)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

About Len – Len Elder, B.A, J.D., DREI, has been recognized as a top national speaker. His presentations, course creations and teaching combine his background in intercollegiate debate, law, the mortgage industry and the real estate profession. The National Association of Real Estate Educators (REEA) has recognized Len as a Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI). Len has been published as the author of law journal articles, cover stories for the National Real Estate Educators’ Association Journal and his books entitled, “UnRandom Thoughts” and “A Treasonous Season.”

Session Description:
Videos are the new NOW. Quit struggling with them. Stop worrying about your Internet connection. Let us show you how easy it is to create a seamless PowerPoint so that the videos play with a simple click. We will also share some practical, creative and innovative ways for you to display videos in PowerPoint and some cutting uses for video in the classroom. Retake command of your classroom and capture your audience’s interest.

Content Outline of Key Topics
1. The Power of Videos – Statistics on the Viral Video Craze
2. How to insert video hyperlinks into your PowerPoint
3. How to download the PowerPoint Add In for Video Applications
4. How to download videos using YouTube downloader
5. Creating your own videos for the classroom
6. Some creative and innovative video displays in PowerPoint
7. Cutting edge uses of classroom videos

Consider this testimonial:
“Len Elder is a powerful, passionate and persuasive speaker, and his ability to ignite any audience into action is remarkable. He did his homework and was well versed on what the rules were in Oklahoma. The presentation was diverse and encompassed many techniques to hold the audience’s interest but most of all he connected with the audience on an emotional level. The participants were very impressed and the feedback was extremely positive overall. I personally would recommend him to anyone wanting a brilliant and inspiring presentation.”
Patricia Wheeler, Director of Education and Licensing
Oklahoma Real Estate Commission

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Making Learning Stick – (Theresa Banrabei)
Monday, June 13, 2011 from 10:45-12:00 p.m.

About Theresa – Having 30 years in the business world, the last 16 devoted to real estate, Theresa brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and practical advice to every presentation. She mastered real estate investing, REALTOR® sales and then management of a 150 agent office with Long Realty of Home Services, by applying the success techniques learned from her career at United Parcel Service. She willingly shares her business and real estate savvy in every course she creates and presents. She is recognized as one of the most inspirational speakers in her field, focused on causing students to take action to make a difference in their own lives. Theresa’s passion for real estate has caused her to be a presenter on behalf of the research and marketing department of NAR at two national conferences, for the Real Estate Educators Association, and for associations and brokers throughout the country.

Session Description:
When we understand how people learn it is our responsibility to present information in a way that facilitates that education. We will help you crawl into the brain of your students to better understand how information is processed and retained. This session shares practical real world techniques and concepts for making classroom presentations more memorable. Apply the tools that the pros use to get students to remember key concepts, ideas and details. By the way, it will also make them remember YOU!

Content Outline of Key Topics :
1. Inside the Brain – Retention and Information Processing
2. How Students Learn and Remember
3. Retraining Your Brain – A Classroom Exercise
4. Tips & Techniques to Make Ideas Stick in the Classroom
5. Innovative Concepts That Help Students Retain Information
6. The Rewards of Making Yourself and Your Presentation More Memorable

Consider this testimonial:
“Over the years I have hired many national speakers that are names anyone in the real estate industry would recognize. Having just recently held two Course Creators InstaTekkie events, I can unequivocally recommend Theresa Barnabei as an instructor as well as the content of this program. It is the most current and relevant training I could have provided to my agents to help them compete in today’s ever changing real estate industry. It is with pleasure that I recommend her to you.”
Sharon Montague
Education & Training Director, Beverly-Hanks, Asheville, North Carolina

If you are interested in a private session, click here or call 520.360.0280!

We live in a world of endless distractions, multi-tasking and fractured interests. We see it and live it all of the time. A student daydreams in class, checks their email or makes notes to themselves on a topic unrelated to the material being presented. We check our text messages in the middle of a conversation, type out an email while we are talking on our cell or fail to look up from our laptops  when someone asks us a question. At home we never looked up from our newspaper or magazine when a family member asked us about something, we are thinking about dinner while we are watching a movie and while we were having dinner we were thinking about the next movie. By the pool we were thinking about tomorrow’s to do list. Oh well, so little time, so much to do.

There might be something of substance in the recent comments we have seen by some suggesting that mutli-tasking is a myth. I mean we can certainly do two things at once, and at times some of us may catch ourselves doing three or four. The question is, are we accomplishing 100% of each of those tasks or simply devoting only 1/3 or 1/4 of our energy and attention to each of them. I believe it is probably the latter. Which causes me to wonder how much greater would the result have been if we had focused 100% on the singular task at hand and then moved on to the next one consecutively? All of this got me wondering about the definition of presence:

pres·ence  (przns)n.

Did I read that right? If you want to have a bearing and command respectful attention you need to be present? If you want the qualities of self assurance and effectiveness you need to be present? Then I think of the number of times I have been driving, mind elsewhere, and drove by the street I was looking for or all of a sudden completely unable to remember the last mile driven…and I wonder how often we do this and how much we must be missing.

We should all take time to give ourselves the present of presence. Maybe we would all benefit if today we focused more, mutli-tasked less and practiced being present.

The attorney for the homeowners did exactly what the bank would have done, he filed the judgment lien against the bank’s property and showed up at Bank of America with movers, sheriff’s deputy’s and an order to seize the desks, computer equipment and cash from the teller’s drawers to satisfy the judgment.

Click Here to See The Full CBS News Story!

Ah…there is justice in the court system.

Next week Theresa and Len are presenting at the national Real Estate Educators Association Conference and Convention in Las Vegas. We are presenting two sessions: one on Making Ideas Sticky and on on How to Use Videos in PowerPoint. We have hung instructional videos for how to technically do this on our YouTube channel. You can access those videos by clicking here if you need additional information.

Or you can simply get everything you need on one easy to use video training CD that walks you through it step by step.

We do everything we can to make Becoming More Successful easy for you!

Thanks for joining us in class.

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs Contract Law by Course Creators 520.360.0280

Every real estate transaction, whether that be a Buyer Broker Agreement, Listing Agreement or Purchase Contract, is a series of negotiations. This class explores the negotiation cycles of each transaction and how you can improve your negotiating skill level and effectively communicate throughout.

The Contract – A Series of Non-Stop Negotiations

Sponsored By: Landmark Title

Held At: Nova Home Loans – 6245 East Broadway, 5th Floor

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Thursday, December 16, 2010

How can a statement like that be made? Well, listen to what InstaTekkie students around the country have had to say about say about it as they share their testimonials and thoughts with you.

This hands-on-training from Course Creators is a cutting edge social media certification course where we make it fun, exciting and easy to learn the new tools of the trade that will bring you more clients, more business and move you to the next level. This two day “bring your laptop and click along with us” format will have you accomplishing more in two days than you ever thought possible.

This cost of this 2 day Hands-on-Training course is $249 for both days! Bonus offer, if you are a Tucson Association of REALTORS® member the cost of just $199 for BOTH days!

Register today online at Tucson Association of REALTORS® Calendar of Events.  Space is limited, so please don’t delay!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Here is one for your personal page!

Theresa Barnabei

Create Your Badge

If you want a personal badge right now, click on ‘create badge’ under Theresa’s badge in this post. Or, at anytime, on the bottom left column on your wall, there is a link that says Create a Profile Badge. Either way, you then will be able to edit your badge and then post it.

You can do one for your business page too!

Course Creators

Promote Your Page Too

If you want a business badge right now, click on ‘promote your page too’ under the Course Creators’  badge.   Or at anytime, go to your business page, click on ‘edit’ under your picture.  The link to create your business page badge is on the bottom of the right column.  Click on either link and you then will be able to select your business page, edit it and then post it.

As for editing either badge, personal or professional, you get to choose your layout (vertical, horizontal or columns) and then what you want displayed on it.  We selected pic and name on the personal one and pic, name and fans on the business one.  Decide how you want to show up!  When you are done editing, you will be given the opportunity to choose where to add the badge.  If you select ‘other’, you will be prompted to copy the code and add it to your website.

That’s all we did to get them to show up the way you see them here! If you want to be found on facebook, just think of the places you could promote your fb presence! Have fun!