Feb
01
2010
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Which Room Would You Start With?

Gail Getzwiller is a Tucson Real Estate Professional with Tierra Antigua.

As a student in Course Creators WebBiz class, we gave Gail this opportunity to write a guest blog live during class.

Thinking of redecorating, and don’t know where to start?  Colors, Native American Motif, New accents, total make over?

You can visit Nizhoni Ranch Gallery to get some ideas for Southwestern Interior Design.

Kitchen or Living Room?  If you are starting your project what room would you make over first and why?

Feb
01
2010
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Solar Energy “NRG” is it free?

Gail Getzwiller is a Tucson Real Estate Professional with Tierra Antigua.

As a student in Course Creators WebBiz class, we gave Gail this opportunity to write a guest blog live during class.

Do you know how to get paid to put solar on your home?

  1. Utility Rebates! – up to 60% of your system cost. Live in Tucson – more info on TEP
  2. Stimulus Funds ?
  3. 30% Fed. Tax Refund!

I am based out of the East Side office of Tierra Antigua.  East Side office is located on 7423 Tanque Verde Road or email at gailgetz@gmail.com

For Directions click here

Jan
31
2010
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Drive – By Dan Pink

Course Creators wants to know what is your sentence. Will you share with Course Creators the sentence you created after reading  Dan Pink’s book, “Drive?”

One of the hallmarks that I have come to appreciate most about Dan’s writing is that every book might as well be subtitled, “Everything You Thought You Knew About This Topic is Wrong.” Drive is the surprising truth and what motivates us. Dan will challenge everything you thought you knew about motivating your clients, your employees and yourself. There are so many authors and writers who believe that the changes which are occurring in the business world are all due to economic conditions and or technology. Dan instead digs much deeper to  unveil the fundamental shifts that we are experiencing in society. The first chapter is entitled, The Rise and Fall of Motivation 2.0. and sets the stage for a recurrent theme throughout the book and that is that business must begin doing what science already knows.

We lack the business models and theoretical constructs to understand a lot of the changes that are occurring, but Dan will provide you with the foundation  for a whole new mindset regarding the way we try to motivate others. You’ll find out why….

Author Dan Pink Even Surprises Himself!

  • Offering something for FREE actually increases its value
  • Paying volunteers will destroy a project
  • People really engage in activities and what sustains their interest
  • Managers and supervisors must recraft their roles or perish

The most unusual part of Dan’s book are the last 100 pages which offer a practical Toolkit to reinvent your company, office or group. It is chock full of ideas, references and improvement strategies which will provide you with the tools you need to really “Drive”. We think that without Dan Pink’s insight you and your business will be missing a key piece for the future of success.

The book is available at Amazon.Com or you can visit Dan’s website.

You can listen to Dan at the TED Conference sharing his Drive insights.

Dan Pink is the author of A Whole New Mind, a long running New York Times bestseller that has been translated into 20 languages. He is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and Wired and lectures across the country. Dan invites you to email him at dhp@danpink.com

Jan
28
2010
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WIIFM Negotiating – Tucson, Arizona – Thursday, January 28, 2010

WIIFM Negotiating

Real Estate CE 6 Hrs. In Total: 3 Hrs. Contract Law and 3 Hrs. General

Effective negotiating occurs when you understand the bottom line benefits to the parties involved in the negotiation. This full day practical application workshop will help you increase your negotiation skills. We will share tips and techniques used by top negotiators and you will get practical experience engaging in real world negotiation scenarios. You never knew learning new skills could be this much fun.

Sponsored By: Fidelity National Title

Held At: 6860 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, Arizona

9:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Jan
27
2010
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Diversity in Your Hood – Tucson, Arizona – Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Diversity In Your Hood

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Fair Housing

No theory. No preaching. No 1960’s Fair Housing discussions. This class is straight talk about what you need to know about diversity in your neighborhood in order to be successful. Since all real estate is local wouldn’t you really like to know what diversity means in your ‘hood and how it is affecting the day to day practice of your profession. This is the real world Fair Housing class you have been waiting for.

Sponsored By: Landmark Title

Held At: The Conference Room at Rita Ranch, 10222 E. Rita Rd., #170, Tucson, Arizona

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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Jan
25
2010
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Hot Contract Issues in Short Sales & REO Transactions – Tucson, Arizona – Monday, January 25, 2010

Hot Contract Issues in Short Sales & REO Properties

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Contract Law

Know how to successfully handle the most challenging contractual issues that are encountered in short sale and REO transactions. We will be discussing and sharing specific addenda and contract language that will help you protect your clients and remove the doubt, fear and uncertainty that distressed sales create. Find out what the agents and brokers who have closed REO and short sale transactions had to learn the hard way.

Sponsored By: Title Security Agency and Mylan’s Detail

Held At: Country Inn Suites, 7411 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona

9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon – Monday, January 25, 2010

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Jan
22
2010
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Diversity in Your Hood – Tucson, Arizona – Friday, January 22, 2010

Diversity In Your Hood

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Fair Housing

No theory. No preaching. No 1960’s Fair Housing discussions. This class is straight talk about what you need to know about diversity in your neighborhood in order to be successful. Since all real estate is local wouldn’t you really like to know what diversity means in your ‘hood and how it is affecting the day to day practice of your profession. This is the real world Fair Housing class you have been waiting for.

Sponsored By:  Metro Title

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

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Friday, January 22, 2010

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Jan
21
2010
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Life of an Escrow – Tucson, Arizona – Thursday, January 21, 2010

Life of An Escrow

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Legal Issues

Your entire transaction spends its life in escrow. Now you get to go behind the scenes and discover what is really happening behind those closed doors. You will get it and come away with information that you can use and that will make you more successful because of it.   

Sponsored By: Title Security Agency and Mylan’s Detail

Held At: Country Inn Suites, 7411 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, Arizona

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Jan
21
2010
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Coming to Naples, Florida – January 21st-25th for Leaders Choice

Course Creators is excited to have joined the Mark Leader group and the Leaders Choice educational program system. We will be in Naples, Florida for a summit to discuss key issues and planning surrounding the Leaders Choice teaching venues and course.

We would love to talk to your brokerage, group or association while we are in the area and look forward in the coming year to bringing this great program to you and your agents.

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Jan
18
2010
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The Danger of Internet Lenders in Arizona

As a buyer in Arizona you are free to choose any lender with whom you would like to work. You can choose a local company, a national bank or an internet lender. The choice of your financing entity is entirely up to you. However, it is not a choice you should make lightly. Any lender you choose to work with must work in conjunction with you, your real estate agent and your escrow/title company.

In Arizona our standard real estate purchase contract requires you as the borrower to tender an LSR (Loan Status Report) with your offer. Normally the LSR is completed by your lender and states the type of loan you are obtaining and verifies for the seller the status of your qualifying for the loan with which you plan on purchasing the property.  If you choose an internet lender you should make certain that they are willing to complete an Arizona Loan Status Report (LSR) that you can attach to your offer. While it is true that the lender does not have to sign the LSR and you can simply indicate as the borrower that you will obtain financing within 5 days of the offer’s acceptance, most listing agents will discount the seriousness of an offer not tendered with a fully completed LSR. That means that if you work with a lender who refuses to complete this form for you and your real estate professional that you may have difficulty in getting your offer accepted.

This is just one of the many reasons why you should choose your lender carefully and work with someone you know and trust. We would recommend that you get the input of your real estate professional regarding any lender that you are considering using in the transaction and get your agent’s input as to how that might affect you in the real estate transaction.

The standard AAR Residential Purchase Contract also obligates you as the buyer to provide periodic Loan Status Updates (LSU’s) to the seller and/or listing agent. If you work with a lender who is not willing to complete this form it is possible that you could be forced as the buyer into the cancellation of your contract and risk the possible loss of your earnest money deposit.

Choosing a lender is serious business. Work with lenders that you know, trust and can rely on in any purchase of real estate.

Course Creators is a national education company. We receive no referral fees and have nothing to gain from whichever lender you choose to work with. This information is provided only for the purpose of assisting you in researching your potential lender in a real estate transaction.

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