Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Agency Law By Course Creators 520.360.0280

In today’s real estate world, social media is here to stay. You need to be where your clients are and that is interacting in the internet world. This course will help you understand how much social media can advance your real estate business, especially in light of agency representation and our fiduciary responsibilities to them in this new world. Learn what other top producing real estate professionals already know. Your future is directly tied to your understanding of what social media is, how it works and how you can use it. Don’t get left behind. The time is NOW! 

Catch the Social Wave
 

Sponsored By: Metro Title

Held At: 2502 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Monday, June 27, 2011 

Remember when we first started talking about short sales and REO’s and some of the agents jumped on the bandwagon early, saw the opportunities of a trend, built relationships with lenders and closed lots of REO and short sale transactions because they established their place in that market early? Remember how you wondered where they got all those listings? Opportunities are always present in real estate if you understand the trends and move early on them.Don’t miss out this time around.

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

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Agency Law

Clients will tell us exactly how they want us to show up when we hear what they are saying and know what they expect. This class takes all the guessing out of how to understand and take care of our selling clients. It also teaches how to educate them, manage their expectations and create satisfied folks who will gladly refer you to their friends, family and co-workers.

Educating The Seller

Held At: 125 S. Second St., Sierra Vista, AZ

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Friday, June 24, 2011

Are you struggling to get noticed on the Internet?

Do you want people to notice you and become your fans?

Then you will want to come to this FREE 1 hour presentation on how to successfully
market yourself, get noticed and develop a loyal business following on the internet!

Let us show you in one hour how to click your way to:

• Positioning yourself as the expert that you are and
have fun doing it!
• Examples to drive your business.
• Social Media is not magic, it’s the key to attracting &
engaging your business audience on the internet today.
• Using Facebook, You Tube, Trulia, Zillow and Linkedin
in your business.
• Nurture relationships and build momentum

These FREE 1 Hour Sessions Are Sponsored by Fairway Mortgage at one of 4 locations on June 23, 2011

9:00am Fairway Mortgage 5401 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 101
10:30am Fairway Mortgage 5401 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 101
1:30pm Fairway Mortgage 5151 E. Broadway, Suite 1700
3:00pm Fairway Mortgage 5151 E. Broadway, Suite 1700

You MUST REGISTER for this event due to limited seating. To register email

Kris@CourseCreators.com, or

Call (520) 360-0280

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

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. General Course Creators 520.360.0280

Investors and second home buyers are coming back into the market. We want to help you get your fair share of this market by understanding who they are and the characteristics of the homes that they are buying. Do you know what is important to meeting and serving the needs of this market sector? If not, join us and find out how you can serve these clients in the US as well as Mexico and Canada!

Treasured Properties and Their Owners

Sponsored By: Tucson Association of REALTORS®

Held At: 2445 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Agency Law By Course Creators 520.360.0280

In today’s real estate world, social media is here to stay. You need to be where your clients are and that is interacting in the internet world. This course will help you understand how much social media can advance your real estate business, especially in light of agency representation and our fiduciary responsibilities to them in this new world. Learn what other top producing real estate professionals already know. Your future is directly tied to your understanding of what social media is, how it works and how you can use it. Don’t get left behind. The time is NOW!

Catch the Social Wave

Sponsored By: West Maricopa Association of REALTORS®

Held At: 9001 W. Union Hills Dr., #8, Peoria, AZ

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Friday, June 17, 2011

Real Estate CE 3 hrs. Commissioner's Standards By Course Creators 520.360.0280

Take a look back on past business practices, determine what has worked, establish an effective plan to move forward and understand why the business of real estate is important to you and your clients.  Make commitments to your business that will take you to the next level, personally and professionally, and will help you serve more clients more effectively.

The Business of Real Estate

Sponsored By: Fidelity National Title

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

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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

AND

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 all deserve the present of presence, especially to ourselves.

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.

What a great story. Bank of America attempted a foreclosure on a Florida couple who didn’t even have a lien on their home. They paid cash. After repeated attempts to get Bank of America to release the lien and the wrongful foreclosure proceeding they sued B of A in court and obtained a judgment which the bank ignored and did not pay.

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.