crs: Why Should I Be Involved in Business Organizations? - 07/27/11 02:46 AM
The question often asked is "Why Should I Be Involved in Business Organizations?"
Who, What, When, Where, Why are the questions I will explore as I think this through.
Who?
Quality people with similar interests who believe in the cause. People who want to learn more about the business of real estate. Affiliates who want to get acquainted with others in the real estate community. What? (My personal groups)
CRS - Certified Residential Specialists®  are the top Agents, in the country and in the world, who have gone the extra mile to spend time and money on education to the benefit of … (2 comments)

crs: Thank you Chuck Bode, CRS Instructor - 10/09/09 01:02 AM
Thank you Mr. Chuck Bode, CRS for the lessons we learned from you, at our Omaha Women's Council of REALTORS® luncheon Thursday October 8, 2009. 
Chuck never ceases to amaze me. I recommend Chuck for your next event. He is a national speaker who is honest, sincere, and energetic. You would not be sorry if you were able to book him for your speaker, trainer, or teacher.
Chuck started with having us pair up and then gave each pair a package of Smarties candy. The package has 15 candies. We were to divide them up and stand up. It was a … (4 comments)

crs: What is the value of attending a REALTOR® convention? - 01/16/09 02:57 PM
I have been to Nebraska State Conventions, National Association of REALTORS® Conventions, CRS Sellabrations®, and Prudential's Conventions. I was on the committee that plans the Nebraska REALTORS® Convention for several years and Chaired the Committee in 2001. (Nebraska hosts over 800 REALTORS® at their convention. The cost of the convention is figured in our Association dues and is free to the members who pre-register and attend.)
As with most things in life, it's up to you to find value in attending a convention. You get to choose how to spend your time. I will tell you how I plan ahead for conventions and how I have made the … (13 comments)