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Encinitas, California

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Video of SDAR REALTOR Trade Show and So Cal CRS

May. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Meetings
Here's a brief video of the SDAR REALTOR Trade show that took place on May 9, in case you were not able to attend. Check out my previous post for more information and photos.

CRS 200 Class at San Diego in 2 weeks (May 22-23)!

May. 13, 2008
Categorized in: Classes
Don't forget the upcoming
CRS 200 Business Planning and Marketing Class

at the San Diego Association of REALTORS on Thursday and Friday  MAy 22 and 23.

A strong foundation is the key to building a successful real estate career. The Business Planning and Marketing course helps students learn the fundamentals of business planning. After taking this course, they will be able to identify the benefits of a business plan, develop income goals using the budgeting process, and create a marketing plan to meet their goals and objectives.

Course Content:
• Business plan development
• Budgeting and cost analysis
• Prospecting techniques
• Personal promotion techniques

  Required for the course: standard calculator

When:  May 22 - 23, 2008

Where:  SDAR, 4845 Ronson Court, San Diego, CA 92111

Time:  8:00 a. m. — 5:00 p. m.

Tuition:  $299.00  (SDAR members)

$315.00 non-SDAR members

Credit:  16 Hours CE Credit – In order to receive CE credit, you must be physically present 90% of the class time and must show ID at the time of registration.

 To register or any questions call SDAR 858-715-8040or SoCal CRS 949-766-2901.

SDAR REALTOR Trade Show is FRIDAY MAY 9

May. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Meetings
Don't forget that the San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) REALTOR Trade Show is this coming Friday, May 9, from 9 am until 5 pm.

The show is being held at the San Diego Convention Center downtown. Here's the website for more information and registration.

Stop by to visit the Southern California CRS Booth (#536 - see floor plan) to learn more about the designation. If you are already a CRS, why not become a member of our local Chapter - come find out WHY this will benefit you and your business.

Here's a list of the exhibitors who will be attending.

RELAY Training in San Diego County

Jan. 24, 2008
Categorized in: Classes
Just a quick reminder about the RELAY Training that is being held in Carlsbad and Escondido next week (this is NOT just for CRS members).

RELAY is free for NSDCAR members with training being offered as follows:

Tuesday January 29 at The Windmill
890 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad
9 - 10:30, 11 - 12:30 or 2 - 3:30

Wednesday January at The California Center for the Arts
340 N. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido
same class times

For SDAR members (who also get RELAY for free as a benefit)
Thursday January 31 at SDAR office
9 - 12

Upcoming BLOGGING Classes at SDAR

Nov. 7, 2007
Categorized in: Classes

Just a quick reminder that I will be teaching TWO blogging classes at SDAR in San Diego on Tuesday November 13

Introduction to Blogging - 12:00 - 1:15 PM - for those who know nothing about blogging. Find out what it's all about and learn why you should consider becoming a blogger too

Intermediate Blogging - 1:30 - 2:30 PM - for those with some experience with blogging. We'll talk about links, keywords, and getting the most from your blog.

Visit the SDAR website to register

Classes are filling up!

Upcoming 1-Day CRS Class at SDAR, San Diego

Aug. 15, 2007
Categorized in: Classes
Southern California CRS and San Diego Association of REALTORS® offer
Computer Camp:
Driving Prospects to your Website
In this seminar, the agent will learn why some agents are making a ton of money from their web sites and others are making none. More specifically, effective agent web sites will be broken down to illustrate what makes them so effective. Included in the seminar handouts are special instructions for agents to give their web site designers that will lead prospects to their web sites.
In this seminar, participants will:
  • Recognize how to create effective domain names that will draw buyers to websites
  • Understand what makes a good website design pleasing, demonstrating you more professionally
  • Learn how to select the best keywords by understanding what the buyer is looking for
  • Learn how search engines deliver info stored from their databases to the person putting in a search
  • Discover what content is of value to buyers and how they can improve their websites by adding and linking this content
  • Learn the value of virtual tours to today’s buyers and how to use them as a preview device
  • Gain knowledge of how to use the counselor's role in real estate through the Internet which now gives the agent the ability to give these services in a non-threatening way via their website

No previous computer or web positioning knowledge is needed!

When:  September 28, 2007
Where:  San Diego Association of REALTORS®, 4845 Ronson Court, San Diego, CA 92111
 [858] 715-8040
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm (check in 30 minutes prior to start)
Tuition: $119 for SoCal CRS members and members of SDAR Association
$139 to non-members 
Lunch Provided and Workbook Included
Register online via credit card at www.sdar.com or call SDAR at 858-715-8040

Preparations for the SDAR Trade Expo

May. 3, 2007
Categorized in: Meetings

I am off to the trade show today (the day before) to set up the CRS booth. I've not done this before but I am told it is easy. We'll see.

A number of you have signed up to help staff the booth tomorrow - I am looking forward to meeting those of you I don't already know. And I sincerely appreciate your help.

Don't forget to sign up to attend the show. The exhibit hall is FREE but if you want to attend the luncheon (with speaker) or the seminars there is a cost.

Stop back in a few days if you don't get there. I will post pictures of the booth and the show itself.

I am looking forward to a fun day with lots of things to learn AND a chance to meet some attendees who are interested in becoming a CRS.

Most of you reading this are probably a CRS, but if you aren't one yet, you should seriously consider it - take YOUR career to the next level with some of the best training out there.

SDAR Trade Expo May 4, 2007 Reminder

Apr. 24, 2007
Categorized in: General Information

I assume everyone is aware of the upcoming REALTOR Expo being sponsored by SDAR and held on May 4, 2007, from 9 am until 5 pm. There will be seminars, a luncheon with a speaker, and of course the exhibit hall. Make your plans to spend some time here and taking your business to the next level (see link directly below for more information).

TRADE EXPO "Tools for Your Trade"

I sent around an email a few weeks ago to solicit volunteers to help me staff the SoCalCRS booth in the exhibit hall. Thanks for your great response and enthusiasm. I have all the shifts filled with some extra folks who plan to stop by to help as well.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Jeff

AREA VP - San Diego, So. Cal. CRS

SDAR Trade Expo May 4, 2007

Mar. 13, 2007
Categorized in: General Information

The San Diego Association of Realtors will hold its 18th Annual

TRADE EXPO "Tools for Your Trade"

on Friday, May 4, 2007

 Grand Exhibit Hall of the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center

500  Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley (San Diego)

9am until 5pm

The Southern California Chapter of the CRS is proud to be an exhibitor again this year. We are looking for some volunteers:

  • To help set up the booth the day before (minimal time), probably in the afternoon
  • To staff the booth for 2 hour slots (2 people per shift, or more), at total of 8 people minimum

If you would be willing to help staff this booth, and be available to answer questions, and share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the CRS with attendees, please let me know. I will be sending out a series of emails with more information and requests for assistance as we get closer to the date.

Here's a list of the exhibitors to date.

Jeff

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