Weekly eNews for Keller Williams Realty Associates
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Week of August 3 - 7, 2009

 

 

 

 

Leadership Top Story

Experience the feeling of outstanding results

According to the WI4C2TS, “Commitment in all things” is at the core of the Keller Williams belief system. When you signed the “franchisee agreement,” you committed to attend essential Keller Williams training every two years.

If your market center is celebrating its two-year anniversary in 2009, be sure to register for the August Franchise Systems Orientation and ensure that the overall health of your market center stays on track. During this two-day course you will:

 

  • Brush up on Keller Williams’ foundational models and systems
  • Solidify your operational skill-set
  • Internalize the knowledge that will carry you through any market challenge
  • Understand where Keller Williams Realty stands in the industry today and where we are going as a company!

 

The next Franchise Systems Orientation is being held in Austin, Texas Aug. 10 – 14. Register here.

Agent Top Story

Keeping the transaction in tact

New research pinpoints appraisal problems

Recent upheavals in the appraisals arena and the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) are contributing to too many sales falling through the cracks.

 

According to National Association of REALTOR's® (NAR) Appraisal Survey in June 2009, 37 percent of home buyers and sellers have experienced at least one lost sale as a result of the new HVCC. The report also pointed to:

 

  • Higher Fees
  • Lower Quality
  • Longer Wait

Click here for the full report from NAR.

If you encounter these problems and find your contract’s viability hinging on a low appraisal, don’t hesitate to bring additional comps to the appraiser. Also, read Tactic 12: Bulletproof the Transaction in SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agent Tackle Tough Times for more solid strategies on protecting your transactions.

For more on the HVCC, visit www.realtor.org/hvcc.

In This ISSUE

Sending Website leads to your phone

Responding to Website leads is one of the most time-sensitive activities in real estate. In this week's tech tip, learn how to speed up the time it takes to receive and respond to leads using text messaging.

 

How to reap endless referrals

Are you building a powerful referral business, connecting with potential clients and teaching others to refer business to you? Learn how during this week's Business by the Book with best-selling author, Bob Burg.

 

FREE streaming audio and
downloads available at www.millionairesystems.com

Listing Mastery

1 p.m. (CDT), Aug. 10

Best Recruiting Strategies and Techniques of 2009

2:30 p.m. (CDT), Aug. 12

An Hour with Heller the Home Seller

2 p.m. (CDT), Aug. 17

 

Now on KW Connect

BOLD — Business Objective:

A Life by Design

The BOLD Program will help you to gain the mindset and habits that will power your real estate career!

For more information on KWConnect, and to subscribe, click here.

 

Now on Leadership Mountain

Mega Camp Leadership Calls

 

Mega Camp is one of the best recruiting opportunities of the year. Join MAPS Coaching manager, Tony DiCello as he explains strategies for bringing recruits to this mega event!

For more information on Leadership Mountain, and to subscribe, click here.

August 2009

10 - 14

Franchise Systems Orientation

Austin, Texas

10 - 11

MCA Mastery

Austin, Texas

12 - 13

Market Center Financials

Austin, Texas

10 - 11

OP Clinic

Austin, Texas

17

Time Management with the
411

Austin, Texas

Visit our Website for
complete course information:

www.kellerwilliamsuniversity.com

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Are you up to the Facebook Challenge?

Be the king or queen of the KW social media community by joining the Mega Camp Facebook Challenge!

What you need to do:

  • Sign up for a Facebook profile.
    • Don’t forget to get your vanity URL, instructions here.
  • Post the following on the KW Facebook Page wall : “I am in the Keller Williams Realty Mega Camp Facebook Challenge!” by Aug. 7 to be eligible to win.

Entrants who have more than 200 friends, membership in five groups and are a fan of 10 pages by Aug. 21 will be eligible to win.* The winner will be announced at Mega Tech, as well as on Twitter (@kwri) and on Facebook (facebook.com/kellerwilliamsrealty).

You can also win:

  • Your page or profile featured on the KW Facebook page
  • Coverage in thisweek @ KW
  • Coverage in OutFront

*You do not need to attend Mega Camp to be eligible to win. Although it is highly recommended!

 

New benefits in broadened KW Commercial network

 

As more of North America's top commercial real estate companies join forces with KW Commercial, expanded opportunities and expertise are opening up for associates.  Read about it here.

 

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Real-time learning

 

Tune into the following new training calls from MAPS Coaching:

 

Listing Mastery
Doris Carlin and Ron Wexler

1 p.m. (CDT)

Aug. 10, 2009

Best Recruiting Strategies of 2009
Rich Rector

2:30 p.m. (CDT)

Aug. 12, 2009
An Hour with Heller the Home Seller
Chris Heller

2 p.m. (CDT)

Aug. 17, 2009

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Seven easy steps to build your Twitter-sphere

 

Use these tips to help you gain genuine Twitter followers, increase your popularity and in return, your business.

 

 

1. Tweet often and interesting content. If it looks like you’re never on, or all your tweets seem to be mini sales pitches, you will not gain Twitter followers.

2. Follow more people. There are a lot of tools to help you find people who have common interests such as Twitter Search and Find People.

3. Make your Tweets interesting. Tweet neat facts or link to interesting blogs, articles and Websites you come across.

4. Let more people know that you are on Twitter. Add a link to your feed on your email signature or link to your Website and blog.

5. Upload a profile photo or logo. There are many people who will not follow or allow followers who do not have a photo. Having a picture or logo makes you look more legitimate.

6. Contribute to your feed as a personality, not just as a business.

7. Engage in conversations on Twitter. Direct Message (D) people, @ reply people, re-tweet (RT) interesting tweets, and participate in hashtag (#) topics.

Follow Keller Williams Realty on Twitter: www.twitter.com/kwri.

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Going once, going twice ... SOLD!
Great prizes from the KW Cares live auction

Get ready to bid, bid, bid during the KW Cares Summer Bash as amazing items go up for auction to raise funds for KW Cares and One World. Some of the great items available include:

  • Family Reunion 2010 package including two VIP registrations, VIP accommodation and VIP seating at all general sessions
  • A zipline adventure with President and COO, Mary Tennant
  • VIP Seating for Mega Agent and Mega Leadership Camp
  • Five-day/four-night Grand Canyon get-away package
"The house makes a perfect base camp for visiting the Grand Canyon as well as other Arizona attractions … Our family had a wonderful time!" - Last year’s winner

Click here to purchase your ticket to the KW Cares Summer Bash, and to make a generous donation.

 

Get a full list of auction items, including a guitar signed by The Guess Who, here!

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Stay connected to your sphere
The days of email and handwritten notes are alive and well, but the world of Web 2.0 has created new ways to connect with clients. Join a host of technology experts during Mega Tech Camp in Austin, Texas, Wed., Aug. 26, 2009 and learn methods for building your business through online interactions.

During Mega Tech Camp you will:

  • Find out about new tech capabilities that can power your business.
  • Get strategies to maximize your presence on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Hear what agents and team leaders are doing to grow their businesses via social media sites.
  • Learn blogging and Website strategies to make Google work for you.

Register for Mega Tech Camp here!

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Promoting health while building wealth

 

Exercise and fitness are critical components to your overall success.

 

As part of your Keller Williams Wellness Program, we'd like to provide you with resources from our health and fitness experts on how you can meet your fitness goals.

Click here for the latest articles.

Also, be sure to post on the Exercise and Fitness Discussion Board.


 

Nina Rowan

Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Lifestyle Management Consultant
Health Coach 
Mental Health Therapist
MS and BA degrees
10+ years of training KWRI executives
www.rowanhealth.com

Christi Rauhut

BS in Kinesiology

MS in Exercise and Sports ScienceAerobics and Fitness Association of America certified Personal Trainer

David King

Body Transformation SpecialistCertified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Creator of the 100 Days to Life* program
www.kingfitness.com

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LEADERSHIP CORNER

Prime time for new partnerships

With many real estate offices closing their doors, now is a prime time to grow your market center. Learn how to leverage the prospect of partnership with The Mergers and Acquisitions Roadshow. Taught by Craig Owen, regional director of Texas-South, this power-packed class will teach you methods for calling on merger candidates and scripts for showing all that Keller Williams Realty has to offer.

 

“The Mergers and Acquisitions Roadshow was organized, informative and fun! I have three meetings with broker/owners as a result of 17 minutes of calling. Amazing!” – Paige Powers, team leader, Atlanta-Sugarloaf market center.

To hold the Mergers and Acquisitions Roadshow in your region, contact your regional operating manager!

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Austin Events

 

 

Franchise Systems Orientation   Aug. 10-14: These classes are specifically designed for the owners, team leaders and market center administrators within the Keller Williams System and include:

                -Operations Boot Camp
                -Market Center Launch
                -MCA Success in the Office
                -KW Power Days Tour of KWRI and the Southwest Market Center.

Learn the models, systems and skills required for market center productivity and set the stage for achieving profitability as soon as possible.  

MCA Mastery Aug. 10-11 This course will help MCAs develop leadership skills and learn how to directly contribute to the profitability and agent count in a market center. 

Market Center Financials Aug. 12-13 Learn critical methods for recognizing and analyzing the key numbers that indicate the financial health of a market center.

OP Clinic Aug. 10-11 The OP Clinic explores in detail, market center profitability, providing the market center with a great team leader, and holding that team leader accountable. In addition, the OP Clinic provides an in-depth look at expense management including budget, cash flow, desk files, forecast models and E&O. 

Time Management with the 411 Aug. 14 This course teaches the the 411 Action Goal System for improved productivity.

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Weekly Approved Vendor Specials

Greenergize your income!

 

Green homes sell faster across the country. New or remodeled homes, buyers want them and buy them before they buy less efficient homes. The EcoBroker Certified® designation shows you how to identify these green homes, how to get the listing, how to counsel your buyers, and how to market green homes to generate sales. Even REO properties can be “greened up” for sale.

$69 starts you on this road to success. The EcoBroker designation is now available to Keller Williams agents with six monthly payments of $69 to respect your cash flow. This offer is available for a limited-time only. Keller Williams special discounted single payment price is still available as well.

Click here to learn more and get started now.

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