sierra nevada crs 2011 spring newsletter
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Sierra Nevada CRS 2011 Spring NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
CONTENT
Table of ConTenTs
Welcome!
Letter from the President
Passionately Pink
Council News
CRS Leadership
Leadership Training
Sierra Nevada CRS Designee’s
Why Join CRS
April Luncheon
ACES Night
CRS 202 Class
2011 Calendar of Events
2011 Sierra Nevada CRS Officers
Suggestions, ideas, letters and columns are wel-come, however, we cannot be held responsible for unsolicitied contributions. All rights reserved.For more information, Contact Donna Clark.
Welcome!The Sierra Nevada CRS Chapter Newsletter is available four times a year.
Mission statementThrough education and networking, the Sierra Nevada CRS Chapter strives to attract and to retain members and maximize professional performance to serve our clients with excellence.Our objective is to create strategies and actions that point towareds our mission statement.
Vision statementWhere do we want to go?Create a desire for agents to earn their designation and be a part of our Chapter that provides superior net-working and educational opportunities.
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Dear Members,
I’m so excited about the upcoming plans for the Chapter. Of course, I finished last year on a high with the surprise of being CRS of the Year. Our 2010 Chapter of the Heart Fashion Show Fundraiser supporting RAVE Family Foundation concluded last year’s successful year with Avis Cherry as President.
For those who attended our first meeting in February, it was truly exciting to see how many people attended, a special thank you to Gene Harrison, Senior Investment Manager from Wells Fargo Bank and Mike Bosma, CPA from the Bosma Investment Group. It was a struggle for me to get there, just 7 days from major surgery to eradicate the breast cancer from my body; hence this year’s theme “Passionately Pink” was born. Just about every person that I talked to has been impacted by someone’s fight with cancer. Already we have begun our plans for the 2011 “Passionately Pink” Fashion Show with the proceeds going to Susan G Komen Foundation, so mark your calendar December 2nd.
I was reminded what a great organization CRS is when I was busy push-ing back my chemo schedule two weeks so I could attend the CRS Mid-Year Meetings in Washington DC. I urge each one of you to get involved in our local Sierra Nevada Chapter and also on the National level where you will meet others of the highest professionalism in our industry – also a fun group of people! We are excited that we have more than 50 signed up for the CRS 202 Sales Course with Frank Serio at the end of the month and we have plans for a 2nd CRS course in September so look for details. In our best laid plans we tried to line up our meetings to the first Friday of the even months but the Legislative Update WCR/CRS Joint meeting has been moved to June 23rd. The following day join us at the Ball Park to root on the Aces. August 5th we have Regional Planning meeting and Oct 7th Business Goal Setting , so an exciting year of informative meetings. We will soon be announcing our impressive summer networking events for Tahoe and Carson Valley.
I look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Donna Clark, CRSSierra Nevada CRS President, 2011
LETTER FROM 2011 THE PRESIDENTw
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CRs leaDeRsHIP
When you go to any kind of an event and you see the leaders of the organi-zation going and doing things together, showing that they are working to-gether as friends, what are you thinking? Would you like to be a part of what is happening? Would you like to work with them, be-come friends with them?
You can, you know! When they are at the lectern telling you about the differ-ent events and functions that are coming up, talk to them after the meeting. Volunteer to do some-thing, even if it’s just taking registrations or tickets at the door or helping at one of the classes.
Once they know that you would like to become involved and what your talents are, they will be happy to have you a part of the Team. That’s what Leadership is, you know. A Team.
If you have thought about running for an office, get to know the leaders as well as other Chapter members, go to the meetings and learn what it’s
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COUNCIL NEWSall about. If you are thinking that it takes too much time to be involved, you would be amazed at how you work your days and your commitments around each other. As they say, if you have something that needs to be done, ask a busy person and they will get it done.
Yes, becoming involved means making a commit-ment to help make your CRS Chapter better, and as you get involved, you realize how rewarding it can be. When you get into the position where you are traveling to the National meetings, meeting other leaders from all over the country, becoming friends with them, networking with them, you realize they are just like you, wanting to make their Chapters better and our CRS Council better. And when they have a referral, who do they call? Someone they know personally that will take care of their clients in a new city, not just someone on the roster.
So you see, deciding to become involved in your CRS Chapter is rewarding to you in many ways. You make friends, receive referrals, and have personal pride in what you have helped the Team to accom-plish. You are a part of their success.
Think about your assets, and what you may have to offer. Everyone has different expertise and that’s what builds a great team. Don’t wait to call any of your CRS Chapter Leaders and ask how you can help. You will not be sorry.
Have a wonderful day and I hope to see you all at our next Chapter luncheon and our CRS 202 class on March 30 and 31.
Bonnie Dailey, CRS, GRI, SRESChapter Administrator
Bonnie Dailey
THURSDAYJUNE 23 - lUNcHEoN
@ the Atlantis11:30 - 1:30 PM
legislative UpdateJoint WCR / CRS Meeting
Please attend!
ManY THanKs To oUR fasHIon sHoW sPonsoRs!
DoM PeRIGnon
bank of america • Dickson Realty • first Centennial TitleRe/MaX affiliates • Re/MaX Premier • Western Title
Wells fargo Home Mortgage • Ticor Title
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academy Mortgage • Prime lending • Rea Inspections
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eagle Home Mortgage • new american MortgageGreater nevada Mortgage services • MCs Mortgage
northern nevada Title • Realty Choice executives nevada’s Choice • Trinkie Watson, Chase Int’l
RsaR (Reno sparks assoc Realtors)
A Certified Residential Specialist is a REALTOR® whohas earned certification from the Council of Residential Specialists by completing a rigorous course of advanced training, and by meeting significant experience require-ments.
Less than 4% of all REALTORS® in the US can call them-selves Certified Residential Specialists (CRS). That’s because just one in 25 REALTORS® has the extensive experience, the unique commitment and the hours of advanced training necessary to call themselves a Certi-fied Residential Specialist.
4 Reasons to work with a CRs Designee:
1. Experience & EthicsTo earn the Certified Residential Specialist Designation every REALTOR® must have a significant mix of experi-ence and volume of real estate transactions. Every Certified Residential Specialist is required to maintain membership in the National Association of REALTORS® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics.
2. A Focus on Home Buying and SellingTo help make your home buying and selling process more rewarding, every Certified Residential Specialist must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology & marketing.
3. Technological ExpertiseThe training available to Certified Residential Specialists includes a strong focus on technology and its applica-tion in the real estate business.
4. An Ability to Maximize Profits and Minimize CostsEvery Certified Residential Specialist is trained to help you understand your local market, screen prospective buyers and sellers, negotiate in your best interest and, ultimately, help you enjoy a successful home purchaseor sale.
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ConGRaTUlaTIons on obTaInInG YoUR CRs DesIGnaTIons!
Christina RiceColdwell Banker Best Sellers, Carson [email protected](775) 220-6281
SIERRA NEVADA CRS Secretary
Tammy DavisREMAX Realty [email protected](775) 327-9925
neWesT affIlIaTe sPonsoRsSILVER
MoMs on the RUnJoin Us for the Fun Run!
May 8Sign Up On SierraNVCRS.net
Featuring KPS|3 Experts; Stephanie Kruse, Rob Gaedtke, Mike McDowell
This panel of experts from marketing firm KPS3 brings decades of collective experience in real estate marketing and branding, including working with Realtors on their individual brands, to assisting real estate companies in their marketing and branding,
to working with the Reno Sparks Association of Realtors on the image of the profession.Want to learn more about differentiating your individual brand? That’s segment one of their presentation. You’ll learn more
about what it takes to determine why you’re unique, declare it, and prove that it’s true.Then... learn how to research, determine and evaluate some of the best means to STRATEGICALLY bring your brand to
life including: public relations, digital media/web based marketing, search engine marketing, social media, sphere management, lead prospecting, translating your brand into visual forms graphically, and the more traditional forms of advertising.
Finally, you’ll learn more about how to implement means of measuring the results of your efforts.Don’t miss it - it’s a marketing and branding buffet...packaged within one lunch panel.
Plan on Attending the April 1st Luncheon to learn all of this and more!
11:30 am -1 pm @ The Atlantis Hotel Casino$18 members $24 guests
Bring a non-member guest and each get a $5 off coupon to our June 23rd luncheon.
Pay for luncheon at sierra nevada CRs site $24 at door.
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APRIL LUNCHEON IS ALMOST HERE!
aDVeRTIsInG, MaRKeTInG, soCIal MeDIa and WebsITe DeVeloPMenTs
are the tools you need to successfully market your self and business.
It was such a hit last year, we are going back to the ACES Ballpark for a great night of baseball.
7:05 PM for 1st Pitch - CRS Chapter members & Family: $20 each in Infield Premium seating - Special Rate with Chapter Member Discount. other Guests $22
section 108 Rows 15, 16, & 17
limited seating:Reserved 25 seats on these rows - if we have more will try to get them as close as possible. for Reservations, Contact: bonnie Dailey, CRs - e-mail - [email protected] or call: 775-762-4190.
ACES GAME NIGHT - June 24th!w
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TaKe Me oUT To THe ballPaRK....
Bonnie Davis, Avis Cherry
Donna & Ross Clark
The Gang is All Here!
Love Those Glasses!
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WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU...
Home Loans
GOLD SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
ANNUAL MAGAZINE ADS FEATURING CRS AGENTSw
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Deadline May 15th
Sign up on our website at SierraNevadaCRS.net
Go the Pay now tab and sign up for the magazines you want to be included in.
HoMes & lanD• Reno/Sparks $25
homesandland@sbcglobal .net
• Lake Tahoe No/Truckee $25 [email protected]
• Lake Tahoe South & East $25 [email protected]
PReMIeR HoMes • Carson/Gardnerville/Reno $25
It is your responsibility to have your photo emailed to the magazine
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CRS 202: Sales Strategies Class
sales sTRaTeGIes fRoM THe CoUnCIl of ResIDenTIal sPeCIalIsTs
The Sales Strategies Course (CRS 202) from the Council of Residential Specialists will help you tap into the motivations and concerns of today’s qualified home buyers - and help them achieve home ownership. - Access scripts to identify buyers and get them in the car - Identify today’s buyers and get them off the fence - Learn to communicate with your clients and create trust and loyalty from buyers. CRS educators are leading professionals who bring practical experience to each course, cutting through the hype and offering you real-world solutions. In CRS two-day courses you’ll meet other top agents for prime networking opportunities. Find out what works for other pros - and what doesn’t, so you’re not stuck re-inventing the wheel.
Class: March 30 & 31, 20118:30 am - 5:00 pmPresented by sierra nevada CRs Chapter course PricingChapter Members/Designees $195 (By 3/1/2011) $225 (After 3/1/2011)Chapter Members/Candidates$250 (By 3/1/2011) $295 (After 3/1/2011) Non Chapter Members $275 (By 3/1/2011) $325 (After 3/1/2011) Five in the same office $225 each - signup soon offer expires soon
Keller William, Dickson, Re/Max affiliates, Chase all get the $225 pricing for 5 in the same office! aboUT CRs TWo-DaY CoURses CRS two-day courses also earn you credit toward the industry’s premier designation in residential real estate. With the CRS Designation, you become part of the net-work of more than 38,000 Certified Residential Specialist Designees and Candidates/General Members. To learn more about the Designation and learn more about CRS Courses coming to you, visit www.CRS.com. Addition-ally this course may help you earn continuing education
Don’t Delay - Just a few Days left!
March 30-31, 2011w
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PRaCTICal Reasons To eaRn YoUR DesIGnaTIon:
1. CRS agents earn more than 3 times the average REALTOR.
2. Receive qualified referrals from across the nation.
3. The best educational opportunities.
4. Belong to a great group of knowledgeable agents that are willing to network and share their success.
credit in Nevada - 3 hours General and in California - 14 hours Con-sumer Service credit.
Instructed by2011 CRs national President frank serio, CRs COURSE LOCATION: Reno Sparks Assn Realtors®5650 Riggins Court, Reno, NV
Contact amy shocket, CRs to register for SALES Strategies
However you define success, you can get there faster by earning the CRS Designation. CRS training gives you in-depth knowledge about busi-ness planning, making listing presentations, negotiating and closing smoother transactions, working in the buyers’ and sellers’ best interest and building a referral business. Once you have completed the rigorous educational and production requirements to earn the Certified Residential Specialist Designation, you have many resources at your fingertips - strong referral network of more than 38,000 CRS members; timely and timeless news and information found in the bimonthly magazine, The Residential Spe-cialist; and networking opportunities locally through CRS Chapters and nationally at events such as Sell-a-brations®, the Council’s annual educational conference, and National Committee Meetings held twice yearly.
Why choose CRs and not other designations?
Quite simply because you put the most effort into get-ting it and get the most value back from it. Your mind is open to new challenges, possibilities and opportunities to enhance your business. Your CRs training, mentoring and networking help you decide on the right choices for you and your business.
2011 sIeRRa neVaDa CRs CalenDaR
luncheons
atlantis Hotel Casino11:30 – 1:30 Lunch will be served at 11:45 am
March 30-31 CRS 202 Class
april 1 Successful Solutions for Your Business
May 8 Moms On The Run
June 23 Legislative Update (Joint meeting w/ WCR)
June 24 ACES Game!
aug 5 Regional Planning
oct 7 Business Goal Setting
Dec 2 “Passionately Pink” Fashion Show Fundraiser
folloW Us
www.Facebook.com/SierraNevadaCRS
PASSioNATElY PiNk The Fashion Show Fundraiser!
Except for Skin Cancers,bReasT Cancer is the most common cancer in women... ... and it can be successfully treated.
Join us on Dec 2nd!Proceeds to Benefit... The Susan G. komen Foundation Race for the Cure
aVIs CHeRRYPast PresidentColdwell [email protected](775) 741-3344
2011 sIeRRa neVaDa CRs offICeRs
Donna ClaRKPresidentDickson [email protected](775) 747-8874
CYnDY bRoWnPresident-ElectKeller Williams
[email protected](775) 772-3253
nanCY CosTelloTreasurerTahoe Real Estate Group(530) 852-0919
CHRIsTIna RICeSecretary
Coldwell [email protected]
(775) 220-6281
JoiN oUR GRoUP oN JUNE 4THRegister on the SierraNVcRS.com