TOP STORY: MAPS Institute receives accolades from coaching industry

Keller Williams Realty's very own MAPS Institute has captured the attention of the Georgia Coach Association and has been announced as one of four finalists for its prestigious PRISM Award. 

The PRISM Award, presented annually, salutes corporate, public and not-for-profit organizations that have achieved excellence through a commitment to coaching as a business strategy.

Recognized for its commitment to excellence by focusing on growing the talent of our associates, the MAPS Institute provides competitively-priced coaching, masterminding and educational events to help agents, MCAs and market center leaders take their businesses to a higher level. MAPS coaches are among the best business experts in North America, driven to ensure that every dime invested in coaching will come back tenfold.

Click here to learn more about the 2008 PRISM Award.


Make hay while the sun ISN'T shining

Gain "been there, done that" strategies from your peers at April Masterminds

At Family Reunion, Gary Keller emphasized the importance of Masterminds in his own experience."You can learn from your experience, or you can learn from the experience of others.  I couldn't function without masterminding...I couldn't live without it.  Masterminds is your opportunity to get away from your everyday environment and surround yourself with people who are trying achieve the same goals, and dealing with the same issues as you."

Attention Agents:  Gary will speak with you directly about his excitement for today's market and the need for you to commit to your business now more than ever, "The ground we lose, we'll never make up.  The ground we gain, we'll never give up."

Masterminds: Session 1 Schedule

Tech Masterminds
April 28–April 29

Operating Principal Masterminds
April 28–April 29

Agent Masterminds
April 29–April 30

Team Leader Masterminds
(Productivity Coaches should attend)
April 30–May 1

MCA Masterminds
only $500 per year
(No MCA Breakouts during Session 1)

Learn more and earn more....for less!

Want to attend more than one Mastermind?

Pay the $1500 annual registration fee for one Mastermind and attend an additional annual Mastermind for only $1000 more.

Want to bring a member of your team?

Agents registered at full price are encouraged to bring any members of your team for only $300 per person, per session.

Take advantage of this discounted pricing by completing this registration form and faxing it to 512-532-6614.

Keller Williams hotel discounts end April 2!

Make your April room reservations for only $199.

Call the Hilton at 800-236-1592 and book under the KW Masterminds room block.

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Your First Home gets nod from Cyberhomes.com

Co-author Jay Papasan quoted in article: Sellers get creative

“For a lot of buyers, [cash incentives] can mean the difference between being able to buy the house or not,” says Jay Papasan, co-author of Your First home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership..."

Click here to visit AOL Real Estate to read the complete article by Sara Max, Senior Contributor for Cyberhomes, detailing the creative ways that sellers are distinguishing their homes in a buyers' market.

Click here to purchase a copy of Your First Home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership.  This first book in the Keller Williams Realty Guide Series educates readers of the home ownership process in eight simple steps and enables agents to solidify their relationships with prospective first-time buyers. 

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Swing into spring

Golf Tournaments provide the perfect way to raise funds for KW Cares

Spring is approaching, the clock has sprung ahead and Golf Tournaments are in the air! If your market center is planning to conduct a golf tournament to benefit KW Cares, please contact us so we can help guide you through all the financial and legal steps. We will also finalize the the Fundraising Agreement between you and KW Cares.

Click here to download a copy of our Fundraising Agreement.

If you have any questions, send an email kwcares@kw.com or call 512-439-8626.
We're here to help! 

As always, if you know a KW family member who is experiencing hardship due to an unexpected major emergency, give them a gentle reminder to contact KW Cares to see if they qualify for assistance through the KW Cares grant program. 
Email KW Cares at kwcares@kw.com or call 512-306-6727 for more information.

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Are you defying the downturn?

OutFront landing in your market center this week

Stop into your market center and pick up the March/April 2008 issue of OutFront to learn more about associates who are managing to do just that. The current issue also contains:

And don't hesitate give agents from other companies a snapshot of what Keller Williams Realty is all about.  Extra copies of OutFront can be ordered from through the online store at www.kellerwilliamsuniversity.com.

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Dial in for more dollars!

Register today for the latest free MAPS coaching calls.

These sessions help you become more
productive and profitable.

 

Taking Action on What You Know

Mon., March 31

11 a.m.-12 p.m. CST

Mike Kranz

Register Now!

Today's Market

Wed., April 2

11 a.m.-12 p.m. CST

Tony DiCello

Register Now!

  
Each of these sessions is a $99 value, but MAPS is offering them to you for free!

Click here to see our entire free call schedule.

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Market Center Leadership Corner

Masterminding - a team sport

Team leaders are encouraged to invite members of your
market center team to join you at Masterminds. Don't miss
this opportunity to maximize your leverage and provide you
and your team with the skills you need to succeed.

Register your market center's MCA, productivity coach or assistant team leader for only $300 per person, per session when you register.

MCA Alliance call available on KWConnect

If you were unable to join us for this month's MCA Alliance call or you just can't seem to find your notes, you don't have to miss out on the great content that was shared. The audio from the call is now available!  Click here to listen.

 

Recruiting by the Book with Holly Perry is a hit

The word is out about Holly Perry's Recruiting by the Book tour, brought to you by Operation Heart to Heart 2 . Perry is traveling from region to region teaching you to put The Millionaire Real Estate Agent to work for your recruiting and retention goals.

What your peers are saying...

"Thank you for the tools to make me successful in my role as a team leader.  These tools and concepts set us/me/KW apart from all other companies.  Lastly, it sets me on a successful path to 'My Big Why' - affecting people positively every day."

"The very best and most 'real' recruiting class I have ever attended.  True value!" 

"Holly brought the nuts and bolts of recruiting by the book to us.  She showed us how we can confidently take recruits beyond the sell and promise to intelligently coach them to increase their income, leverage their time, and have a great life.  Thank you."

Click here to see when Recruiting by the Book is coming to your region. 

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A great leader never stops learning

Stay informed and in front of the pack

Market Center Leadership

April 7–10, 2008

Austin Airport Marriott South

Includes:

  • Team Leader Clinic
  • Operating Principal Clinic
  • MCA Mastery
  • MC Financials

The Marriott offers nightly shuttle service for attendees to downtown Austin.

If using a market center credit card to pay for rooms during your stay please complete this Credit Card Authorization Form and fax it to the Marriott if you will not have the card in hand at check in.

Franchise Systems Orientation

April 14–18, 2008

Hilton Austin

Includes:

  • Market Center Operations
  • Market Center Launch
  • Power Days

Hotel cut-off date for Keller Williams room rate: March 23, 2008

 

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