Please share this Con Ed Class with anyone that holds a real estate license. 

Your Michigan real estate license has to be renewed in October.  The following class offers 2 hours of law credit.  

When: Saturday August 1st.  8:00 am registration, 8:30 am sharp the class begins.   Click on the hyperlink below and sign up:   http://www.lutar.org/Forms/2009-08-01-ConEd.pdf  

Where:  Mayfield Township Hall, 1900 N Saginaw, Lapeer MI

You may email, fax or mail to the LUTAR Office.  It includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  The class will end at approximately 2:30 pm.

Angie Ridley, RE Broker, EcoBroker Certified^®
www.CompleteRealtyLLC.com
mailto:  Angie@AngieRidley.com
Flint:  810 744 4600 Fax: 810 936 4395

Angie's Real Estate Corner, a little of this and that blog.  

2009 Michigan Women's Council of Realtors® President -Elect  

Paperless with Instanet Transaction Management, e-signatures and much more...

The MichiganRealtor magazine did a great article for the “Industry Leader” section.  The MichiganRealtor interviewed Mike Riedmann, President of NP Dodge Real Estate Sales in Omaha, Nebraska.  I was intrigued with the questions asked in the article, of course most questions and answers have the economy as a key factor.

            Riedmann states his market is doing better than most of the United States.  To assist his bottom line he has cut back on print media, focused more towards internet advertising.  He includes “Facebook, ActiveRain and YouTube” in his description of media tools.  He remarks that personal and business ethics are the most important qualities for a sales agent.  His agents are the best recruiters he has.  Being involved in your membership is important. 

            Riedmann discusses how 2.0 web tools assist his business.  He would never be without his smartphone.  Reidmann says the new administration has a history of pro housing.  He is very optimistic about the housing future.

            This was good article.  Positive remarks is so important for everyone in today’s ecomony.

            “Good Job” MichiganRealtor and thank you Mike Riedmann…

(Source:  MichiganRealtor March 2009)

Hello All,

Its research time.  I need your help and a few minutes of your time.  I need your input as agents actually using the tools listed below.

1.  Please tell me what MLS system your association uses and as working agents what are the pros and cons.

2.  Do you use electronic lock boxes, if so what brand and the pros and cons.

3.  Do you use a Transaction Management System?  If so, is it provided by your local association?  Which one do you use and as a working agent please advise on the pros and cons.  Do your clients use the system?

4.  Do you use a type of Zip Forms?  If so, do you use them all the time, are they provided by the association?  Please list the benefits.

Follow up, Posted after initial post 12/01/2008:  It seems many are using Paragon.  I would like to know about the pros and cons of Rappatoni's MLS system.

This is my office set up:

Our association uses Kinnexus.  It's out dated by about 5-10 years in comparison to Fidelity and MLX.  We can't send listing from a map.  Only 6-10 pictures allowed.  3 documents for upload.  There isn't a calender for everyone.  The list goes on.

Our association uses Book A Showing for the showing system.  The system provided safety for the buyer seller and agents. www.bookashowing.com  It would be safer it agents quit giving out lock box codes.  The feedback rate from agents about the showings is about 80%.  Emails are sent daily to agents until the feedback sheets are answered.

I currently use Zip Forms.  I use a tablet pc www.motioncomputing.com then print docs on location if clients need print.  It's 50/50, print vs electronic.  Being an "EcoBroker"  I am trying to go "Green".  www.zipforms.com  I purchase myself.

If my clients are out of town, they can "esign" the documents, provided by Docusign.  This program allows me to sign and have anyone sign documents electronically.  I purchase myself.

Then, all transactions are loaded up to ReLay (NAR owned Transaction Management System).  www.Rebt.comLenders, Title companies, agents, clients, home inspectors and anyone in the transaction can load information.  You designate who can see what.  Great back up and clients feel more part of the transaction.  I purchase myself.

Lock Boxes:  we use combos.  Had supra, agents complained.  Went back to combos.  I would like Supra again because of the reports and not everyone can have access.  I don't think this will happen again.

The only issue I am lacking is an up to date MLS system, I think...

Networking is a wonderful tool! 

Thank you so much for your help and most importantly your time.

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MIDDLETON REAL ESTATE TRAINING, INC.

IS OFFERING AN  EXCITING 2008 BROKER BASIC I (60 HOURS)

LORI J. CHMURA: INSTRUCTOR

BROKER BASIC I : 6 WEEK Course •60 hours

Tuition: $370.00 + Materials $55.00

This course is designed to prepare you to successfully pass the Broker's Licensing Examination developed by PSI.  We assist our students with all the required paperwork.  This course goes toward 90 hours requirement for Broker License.  Classroom lectures and discussions are an intricate part of all our courses.  Additional workshop, in specialized areas, are included at no additional cost.

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April 9, 18, May 1, 7, 14, 22                                                 Plus Finals & Fair Housing

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