Looking for something special to do this weekend?  Well, if you're not out shopping for holiday gifts you should definitely plan to attend the 33rd Annual Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour. The tour runs this Friday through Sunday in Sacramento's "Fabulous 40's" neighborhood in East Sacramento.  

Each year several of the incredible homes in East Sacramento are staged and decorated for the holidays.  These spectacularly decorated homes are in one of Sacramento's most desireable neighborhoods and not to be missed.

This terrific event is organized annually by the parents of the Sacred Heart Parrish School located at 39th and H Street as a benefit for the school.   Tickets are available online and are $20 through November 30 and $30 during the event. 

The tour begins at 1209 47th Street between J and M Streets and winds its way through East Sacramento ending at 1513 39th Street.  You may start at either end for an enjoyable, self-guided walking tour that will take about two hours to complete. You may use your ticket for a one-time admittance to each house any time during the tour weekend.

Check it out.  You will be glad you did.

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BROKER TRAINING INSTITUTE DEBUT IS A SUCCESS!

Left to right: Judy Wegener, SAR Director of Education; Corey Wilkerson, SAR Education Committee Chair; and yours truly. 

The Broker Training Institute was enthusiastically championed by SAR Education Committee Chair Corey Wilkerson and his entire committee.  The BTI brought together brokers interested in elevating their knowledge and skills to improve ways to help their agents and clients achieve greater success.  What made the program a success was the tremendous support of a variety of brokers and other real estate industry professionals who put time and energy into developing the curriculum and presentations for the BTI.

Each of the participating brokers attended six half day sessions devoted to a range of topics critical to running a successful real estate brokerage.  Topics included:

• A panel discussion with local brokers and Q & A from BTI participants
• Insurance Concerns
• Running a Brokerage from a legal perspective
• Creating a vision and office logistics
• Marketing your Office and broker responsibilities
• Creating a manageable filing system
• How to run a stimulating office meeting
• Training and retaining high producing, ethical agents

Another significant aspect of the SAR Broker Training Institute is that it will serve as a model for the National Association of REALTORS® and other state and local association around the country.  The NAR and other association have already been in contact with Judy seeking information for the benefit of their members.  Proving once again that the really cool trends start in California!