There is no doubt that the real estate world is changing, but let’s face it, real estate has never been constant. One of the enduring truths of our industry is that things are always in a state of change. The most successful real estate professionals understand that succeeding in real estate requires mastering the process of change. More importantly our careers depend on both recognizing market shifts and then reinventing our services and our practices to capitalize on those shifting trends.

Gary Keller’s Shift captures this essence of the heart estate in an easy to understand manner and delivers the material in practical useful scripts that will help you gain market share. It has been a long time since I have read a book with such amazing insight into the operation of real estate markets and what we need to be doing to succeed in them.

Some of the great information that you will gain from reading Shift is:

• How to Develop the Right Mindset in Shifting Markets
• Seller Pricing Strategies to Always Be Priced Ahead of the Market
• How to Engage in Successful Internet Lead Conversion
• Mastery of the Market of the Moment
• How to Create Urgency to Overcome Buyer Reluctance

This book is stuffed full of the information we all should know. I believe the subtitle of the book probably conveys all you need to know “It’s NOT About the Market…It’s About What You Do!”

Find out what you should be doing and put Shift on your summer reading list.

In today’s business world, social media is not a passing phase.  It is here to stay.  Therefore, your future is directly tied to your understanding of what social media is, how it works, why it works and how you can use it to become more successful!  And if you are struggling with questions like: “Where do I begin?”  ” What exactly should I do?”, don’t worry!  We give you a simple 5 step plan to follow in 2010!   Don’t get left behind. The time is NOW!


Catch The Social Media Wave


Sponsored By: Fidelity National Title

Held At: 1630 E. River Rd. #120, Tucson, Arizona

9:00 PM to 12:00 PM – Monday, July 12, 2010

The subtle nuances of short sales and REO’s!  Once we understand how we “got in this mess in the first place”, we then can explore and discuss specific addenda and contract language that will help you protect your clients while removing the doubt, fear and uncertainty that distressed sales create. This class is sure to uncover some things you just didn’t know but wish you had!  Come and find out just what that might be.


Hot Contract Issues In Short Sales and REO Transactions

Sponsored By: Title Security

Held At: 6390 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson AZ

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Thursday, July 8, 2010

So we frequently get asked about facebook badges in our Facebiz class. Thought we would just share with you the possibilities!

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!