EXCITING NEWS!

The State of Michigan has recently approved TWO NEW COURSES ON BLOGGING & WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGY for Continuing Education Credit for Real Estate Professionals!  These ground-breaking courses are designed to give real estate professionals the vital information they will need to participate responsibly in a Web 2.0 Connected environment.

Technology has transformed many essential elements of the real estate process.  Today, new and experienced agents find that they need to understand the dyanmics of the online community or risk being marginalized. 

This coursework will not only provide a comprehensive overview of Web 2.0 in today's marketplace but will also touch on important topics that have significant legal implications for professionals who engage in online transactions.

DATES:  MAY 21 & MAY 28, 2008

TIME:   8:00 A.M. ~ 12:30 A.M.  Registration begins at 7:30 A.M. & Class will commence promptly at 8:00 A.M.

PLACE:  Grand Rapids Association of Realtors (GRAR)  660 Kenmoore SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49546

Course ID# K355-1061  Blogging Basics For Real Estate Professionals

Course ID# K355-1062  Blogging Ethics For Real Estate Professionals

Sponsor ID# K355 Audu Real Estate

*PLEASE NOTE: to obtain State Continuing Education credit, participants must attend the entire session. Students arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of the class will not receive credit. A 15 minute make-up session will be available at the end of the second class.  Please be sure to bring your Driver's license and State ID/Pocket Card for Identification.  Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.  Please e-mail laudu@grar.com or call 616-791-0511 with any questions.

Topics that will be covered include:

*Blogging & Marketing Your Skills in A Web 2.0 Connected World

*Connecting with the Online Consumer

*Keeping Your Blog out of Legal Trouble

*Protecting your Content

*Ethical Issues including Fair Housing & Discrimination

Light Refreshments will be Served

Both Courses are approved for 2 hours each of Continuing Education Credit for a total of 4 hours!

Registration is required.  Walk-Ins will be seated as space permits.  Don't miss this Great Opportunity to learn more about how to move your business Forward with technology through this Practical Continuing Education Course Offering!

Click the link to Download a Printer Friendly Version of the Registration form.  Make sure you check the HTML printer friendly option.  The Registration can be faxed to:  616-791-0511 or e-mailed to laudu@grar.com.  Payment must be received for registration to be confirmed.