Junk Mail and FREE Reports!

Isn't it anoying when you go to your mailbox at work and its full of junk mail? I have to admit, I throw most of the stuff away but there is value in som e of it. For instance, Realtor magazine has a lot of good articles. They also have a great websites with so many resources. So don't throw it away, it has great articles for you and your clients.



One of the things that consumers love is FREE reports. Realtor magazine is full of good reports. Here are a few that they offer:

FREE Reports for Buyers:

Get Ready for Homeownership
1. 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
2. 5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes
3. Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
4. Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®
5. 7 Reasons to Own Your Home
6. Tax Benefits of Homeownership
7. Take the Stress Out of Homebuying

FREE reports for Sellers:

Before You Sell

1. Does Moving Up Make Sense?
2. 8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
3. 12 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your REALTOR®
4. 5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
5. Understand Agency Relationships
6. What is Appraised Value?

If you would like to get print outs of any of these reports, CLICK HERE.

Have fun!

Amber

Mega Agent Itinerary

It's here! Are you looking for a way to boost your career? As you have read in my previous blog posts, Mega Agent Camp is sure to educate and inspire! Below you will find the itinerary and you can also visit the Mega Agent Website HERE.

Mega Agent Camp Agenda published:

New REO and Short Sales focus added to Monday's agenda!

At Mega Camp 2008, Gary Keller will take the stage and delve into his latest book, SHIFT: How Top Agents Tackle Tough Times. Take a look at the full agenda below:

Monday: A Day Inside Shift!


SHIFT - Overview and business: Gary Keller speaks candidly about how top real estate agents tackle tough times, followed by a panel of top agents sharing strategies that you can apply to your own business immediately.

SHIFT - Lead Generation and Conversion: Gary Keller drills down into the realities of the current market and speaks to the tactics of lead generation and lead conversion. An agent panel, personally selected by Gary, will reveal the lead generation and conversion strategies that work in today’s market.

Interview with Gilbert Tuhabonye: More than 8,000 miles from his home in Burundi, Gilbert Tuhabonye tells his inspiring story as a celebrity in the world of running.

SHIFT - Buyers: Gary Keller presents the compelling facts about buyers in this market and then a panel of opportunity-driven agents will provide insight into how they have made a buyers' market an opportunity market.

SHIFT - Mastering the Market: Once again, Gary Keller and a panel of top agents will compel you to become the master of your market and the agent of choice for buyers and sellers.


Tuesday:Ready ... Set ... Dial ...: Interviews with top performers on overcoming call reluctance.

Role Plays - FSBOs and Expireds: Learn through live role plays.

Interview with Mark Zupan: A living testimony to overcoming obstacles, Mark Zupan’s competitiveness at quadriplegic rugby brought him national attention as one of the stars of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Murderball", the story of his team’s performance in the 2002 Paralympics.
Interview with Larry Carlton: Larry Carlton, guitarist and composer of the theme to the hit series, "Hill Street Blues", was faced with a choice: go solo or continue in a less risky, more lucrative career as a session guitarist for prominent musicians. Fortunately he chose the former and has recorded under his own name since 1978.

Role Plays - Ad Calls and Past Clients: Watch and learn through live role plays.

Mo Anderson: For the first time at Mega Camp, Anderson will address the unique culture that sustains Keller Williams Realty.

To find our more about Mega Camp, call Amber Boyd at 972-772-7000!

Shifting Real Estate Market?

SHIFTS happen! The question is, what are you going to do about it?



When markets shift, your strategies have to shift along with them. Those who change their thinking, focus, and actions, are the ones who get results — and get ahead of the competition.

SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times comes from the writing team that brought you The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Slated for release at Mega Camp on Aug. 25, 2008, SHIFT explores proven strategies for achieving success in any real estate market.

Be one of the first to get your copy at Mega Camp and get ready to SHIFT your career into high gear!

Call me today at 972,772,7000.

Mega Camp 2008!

What is Mega Camp?

Mega Camp is the exclusive event where top producers and Keller Williams Realty leaders converge
for an extraordinary week of learning and networking.
Here, you will discover the newest tools and answers to your business challenges presented by fast-moving mastermind panels, top guest speakers and real estate industry leaders, including Gary Keller, co-founder and chairman of the board of Keller Williams Realty International and a New York Times bestselling author.

The week begins with the Mega Agent Camp, the conference for top producing real estate professionals, on Monday and Tuesday, August 25 and 26. This is followed by Mega Leadership Camp, a forum for Keller Williams’ company leadership, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26 and 27. Mega Technology Camp, the power seminar on leveraging technology, takes place on Wednesday, August 27.

To find our more about this amazing event, call Amber at 972.772.7055 or

email at amberboyd@kw.com!

Don't miss out!

Different By Design

At Keller Williams Realty, we like to think we stand out from other real estate firms in many ways, but these areas in particular define Keller Williams Realty as an industry innovator and leader: Culture, Education, Profit Share and Technology.

We are a company built and shaped by talented, driven real estate professionals who know the value of having a great career, accomplished colleagues, work-life balance and a reputation for being the best in the business.

We focus on helping associates realize their fullest potential. You will find opportunities for growth, support for achieving your objectives and a true sense of family and belonging.

Your success is our goal.... Make today the day you begin the next fulfilling chapter in your life and career.