Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Revised Info on Electronic Listing Presentation

Fast breaking update......

Per Sean Carpenter,

The Tuesday, 12/2 class on electronic listing presentation does not require the purchase of "Snag-it" to attend. You must, however, have a laptop & Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or 2007, to attend.

The "Snag-it" is a screen capture program to "customize" the listing presentation to personalize it. Sean says that "Snag-it" is the easiest way to personalize the presentation, but other methods may also work.

Mike Kieffer

Office Meeting minutes 11/25/08

There will be a sales meeting next week and immediately following if you have a lap top then you will want to go to Sean Carpenter’s “Electronic Listing Presentation workshop” here at our office (on Tuesday Dec. 2) from 10AM to 12:30PM. Attendees are required to bring their own lap top computers. They should have Microsoft Power Point in order to access and use the presentation. Joe King will also here for a meeting on Friday Dec. 5 at 10AM to answer any questions you might have and to talk about market expectations. Steve Leeker has volunteered to have our office Christmas party at his home in Evendale on December 13 from 6 to 11PM. Direction to his home will follow. Linda is also having a 3 hr CE class here at our office on Dec. 10 from 10-1. Also mark you calendar for Monday Dec. 1. for our office decorating party. We discussed what we are thankful for. Things like family, friends, faith, health, job, making it thru another year, customers, etc. Have a great Thanksgiving Day.

Claire Mink

Monday, November 24, 2008

Realtor Tool Box BLOG by Sean Carpenter

http://www.therealtorstoolbox.blogspot.com/

The link above is to a new BLOG from Sean Carpenter to help associates with new "Technology" tools to improve your business.

Sean is having workshops Wednesday, December 10th at the Montgomery office 9:30-11:00am or 2:00 to 4:00pm. Call Susan Trefilek 686-7643.

MKieffer

Winter Passport session date announced

The winter passport to success will be held 1/14/09 at the "Receptions" center Eastgate. More details to follow...

MKieffer

Only update your photos in MLS

As of today, do not make any changes to your listing photos in any of the other websites. They will automatically propagate from changes made in MLS. After initial upload or a change to a photo in MLS, the new or changed photo will upload to CBWS.com in the first 24 hour period. The changes will upload to Coldwell Banker.com on the second 24 hour cycle (or 48 hours from the MLS change).

MKieffer

Beware of scams!

With the holidays approaching, scams increase. Scam artists assume shoppers are flush with cash and are not always as alert during the holiday season. Pick pockets increase at the holidays at busy (crowded) stores and malls.

  1. Lock you car at malls, take a blanket to cover gifts in the back seat.
  2. If you get cash in a "bank envelope", be careful, pick pockets look for these envelopes in pockets and purses.
  3. Don't leave purse or personal items unattended when out.
  4. Don't play the "change game" with a person you meet. They go back and forth making change and you end up short.
  5. Watch out for Internet scams, they increase during the holidays. No Nigerian prince is going to send you a check. No bank is ever going to ask for personal information via email. Never give out personal information to an unsolicited email.
  6. Watch out for "stranded travelers" that need $20 for gas, because they lost their wallet and will send you a check when they get home. I personally got nicked on this one at an "Applebee's".
  7. Keep an eye on your credit card when you give it to a clerk. They can run it multiple times and keep the cash or they can run it throug a portable reader and sell your credit card number to a "scam factory".
  8. Be very carefull of "door to door" sales during the holidays. Many times these are designed to collect your credit card number.
  9. Verify and email or phone solicititations for donations are legimate.
  10. Becareful with your laptop during the holidays, they make good gifts. Locking cables can be purchased at Microcenter for $20. If you leave in in you car, hide it underneath something, so it's not is plain sight.
  11. Stop and think, if a deal is too good to be true, it is! A sure sign of a scam is the element of haste. If you "must make a decision right now", 99% sure it is a scam.

Scam artists do this for a living and they make their appearance and story believable. They will heartlessly play on your symathy and season spirit. Your only defence is not to play.

Mike Kieffer

Friday, November 21, 2008

New Laptop Listing Presentation 12/2

Sean Carpenter will be here on December 2nd. After our sales meeting Sean will present his NEW and FABULOUS electronic listing presentation. This presentation is only useful if you have a laptop. So, if you have a laptop, bring it and join us. ONLY LAPTOP agents, please.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Joe King Visit

Joe King is scheduling informal meetings in ALL offices in Cinti and Columbus to discuss market conditions, economic outlook for 2009, etc.
He is scheduled to be here December 5th at 10:00 am. Please try to make this very important meeting. Light refreshments will be provided

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Calendar Bulk Mailings

You must have your mailing complete and ready to go to the office by 12/1/08.

If you are unsure of the placement requirements for the address or return label , please see:

http://www.uabprinting.com/pdf%20files%20for%20web/bulk%20mail%20information.pdf

When turning in the mailing, box up and put on the rear counter by the postage meter. Put your name and the count on the box.

Make sure to remove the magnet insert (if you ordered that style) before putting on your business card. If you forget, it will be over weight and not go bulk.

Remember, the mailing quality reflects on you and our office!

As with all mailings, Linda must approve the type and quantity of the mailing to your business plan before ordering.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Holiday Hours

Monday-Friday: 9-6
Saturday and Sunday: 9-4

If you still have problems, please give me a call. It is very important that we do not have offices that are closed when they have been advertised open.

Thank you,

Joe King

President and COO
Coldwell Banker King Thompson

Holiday Party Dates!

Please save the following dates:


Monday, December 1 4:00 pm decorate lobby, outside and lower level room
(refreshments to kick off holiday season!)


Saturday, December 13 6:00 pm Office Holiday Party (spouses and partners)
Gift exchange + bring dish for sharing
At the office

Invitation will follow

Wyoming office in top 20% of all NRT offices

We continue to be in the top 20% – thanks to ALL the committed agents who work in this office! You are truly remarkable real estate professionals! Outperforming the market is the name of the game!