The CDPE Live! training course we're bringing to the West Palm Beach-area will be here soon!

We strongly encourage you to register! Consider how the CDPE has changed the business practices of more than 10,000 agents nationwide, and what it can do for you and your community.

A recent survey found that CDPEs receive more than one referral each quarter SIMPLY FOR BEING A CDPE. This kind of exposure and benefit can return the cost of this course many times over. You really CANNOT afford to pass this up!

There's a limited time left to register. 

CDPE Live! Designation Course
September 21 & 22, 2009
Marriott, West Palm Beach, FL
http://www.CDPE.com/schedule-now.html

The special price we've negotiated for our RAPB agents still stands. You can enroll today in the CDPE Live! Course for the discounted price of just $449! That's $150 you'll save by signing up now. Just register with our discount code-DISC150-to take advantage of this deal. (Non-members $599)

These events sell out, so we encourage you to register now to secure your seat, or call 800-482-0335.

This program will make the short sale closing process easier, and help you to grow your business and become a leader in today's market. But most importantly, we can do our part in accelerating the economy and helping THOUSANDS of homeowners in need.

Register Today. Together, we can achieve the highest level of service in the industry.

http://www.CDPE.com/schedule-now.html

We'll see you there!

 

Erica Saufley

Professional Services Coordinator

Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches

Phone: 561-585-4544 x129

Email: esaufley@rapb.com

 

Read on, If you are interested in exposing your company to thousands of Realtors in Palm Beach County...

Joining the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) as an Affiliate Member will open up your business and services to over 7,000+ real estate professionals in Palm Beach County - all of whom have access to home buyers and sellers every day! Being part of RAPB ensures your company is in front of Realtors® who can be excellent source of referrals and increased business.

 In addition to networking, Affiliate Members receive benefits such as:

  • Class Sponsorships
  • Listing on the RAPB Website with opportunity to add a link
  • Subscription to RAPB's monthly publication InTouch
  • Discounted Booth Space at RAPB's monthly mini-style showcase - LUNCH ON THE HOUSE (next one is Tuesday, August 25th)
  • Serve on RAPB committees, work groups and task forces
  • Discounted Rate for RAPB Membership Rosters (updated quarterly)
  • Ability to lease RAPB membership mailing lists and monthly new member lists
  • Discounts to room rentals for meetings, seminars, ect.

Affiliate Membership application: http://www.rapb.com/about/pdfjoin/08-09/2008-2009-affiliate-app.pdf

If you are interested in additional, year-round exposure to RAPB members, you have the opportunity to participate in RAPB's Affiliate Business Partnership Program. Depending on the level of participation you choose, additional benefits include:

  • Company logo featured on Membership Directory, RAPB website, InTouch
  • Promotional materials distributed to every new member through Orientations
  • Feature article about your company in InTouch publication
  • Featured sponsor for all education and events and free tickets... and more!

If you would like information regarding our Affiliate Business Partners Program, please contact Tracy Dobrie at 561-585-4544 or email at tdobrie@rapb.com

If you become an Affiliate Business Partner or an Affiliate Member you can participate in our monthly mini-style trade show "Lunch on the House".   This is an event we invite our Realtors to monthly and we usually get around 100 or so Realtors every month!  This is a GREAT opportunity to collect cards and get face to face contact with our members. If you decide you would like to try out being a vendor at the Lunch on the House before you become an Affiliate Member you can do so, ONE TIME for the non-member price of $100.00.

One last thing...if you decide to become an Affiliate Member right now I can get you started and give you from now until September 31st for FREE!!!  This is a great opportunity available at a low cost for you.  Get started today and just fill in the application and fax it in to 561-585-4348.  Questions?  Please contact me at 561-997-8266 or email me at dboutin@rapb.com

 

 

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers an

$8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers who purchase a home on or after Jan. 1, 2009, and before Dec. 1, 2009. Unlike previous tax credits for first-time buyers, this one doesn't have to be repaid.

  

How much do you know about the $8,000 Tax Credit?

  In celebration of "Welcome Home Week" July 12th -18th
the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches is inviting you to join us at all three locations (Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth) to view an informative DVD regarding the $8,000 Tax Credit.  This video will clear up any confusion regarding the tax credit and give you the tools you need to help potential homebuyers and sellers benefit from these new programs.

 
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Dates and times are as follows:

Monday, July 13th

Boca Raton-9:30am

Lake Worth-1:00pm

Boynton Beach-9:30am

  

Tuesday, July 14th

Boca Raton-9:30am

Boynton Beach-1:00pm

 

Wednesday, July 15th

Lake Worth-9:30am

Boynton Beach-1:00pm

  

Thursday, July 16th

Boca Raton-1:00pm

Lake Worth-1:00pm

 

Friday, July 17th

Boca Raton-1:00pm

Lake Worth-9:30am

Boynton Beach-9:30am

 

You will walk away from this presentation with a ton
of resources you can use to educate your clients about
the homeownership opportunities available and let them
know this is the time to buy!

 Registration is Required

 To register please email dboutin@rapb.com and note which date and time you would like to attend. Questions contact Danielle at 561-585-4544.

 

It's almost license renewal time again!

If you are a Florida real estate licensee and you would like to check on your Continuing Education credits, please follow the directions below:

To view your Continuing Education Credits online through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

•1.    Go to this Web site:  http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/

•2.    Click on DBPR Online Services at the upper left side of the page.

•3.    Under User Services click on My Continuing Education.

•4.    If this is your first time using the site, under Path 1, click on GO.

•5.    If you have used the site before, under Path 2, click on GO.

•6.    If you don't have the initial Personal Identification Number (PIN) sent to you from DBPR, please call 850.487.1395 for assistance.

Your initial PIN number should be the last four digits of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number.  If neither of those numbers works, call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395.  The Customer Contact Center hours of operations are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST.

It is very important that you keep all your continuing education letters to validate your coursework. 
These letters will tell you the course names and how many credits you received. If the credits did not get transmitted successfully to DBPR, then you will be able to use the letters to verify your attendance.

If you still need to complete your 14 hours of Continuing Education credit, please see the schedule of courses coming up in the West Palm Beach area:

RAPB Lake Worth
August 12-13, 2009-9:00am-5:00pm
3 hours Core Law only August 12-9:00am-12:00pm

PBCC Palm Beach Gardens
September 1-2, 2009-9:00am-5:00pm
3 hours Core Law only September 1-9:00am-12:00pm

RAPB Boca Raton
September 15-16, 2009-9:00am-5:00pm
3 hours Core Law only September 15-9:00am-12:00pm

PBCC Lake Worth
September 23-25, 2009-4:30pm-9:30pm
3 hours Core Law only September 23-4:30pm-7:30pm

If you would like to take the 14 Hours of CE online Click Here

For more information contact Danielle at the RAPB at 561-585-4544

 

The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, International Business Council is now a part of the Social Media world! 

Become a member of the International Business Council for international updates from our NAR Ambassadors and Presidents' Liasons, Tim Kinzler, Bahamas, John Mike, UK, Nancy Macaluso, South Africa and John Pinson, Malaysia plus tons of great networking, trade missions, education, email newsletter, seminars and more!

Start today by joining our Facebook Fan Page!

 

 

RAPB's International Business Council
Facebook Fanpage...join today!

Click Here and Become a Fan.

If you are interested in joining our International Business Council, only $59 a year, contact Danielle Boutin at 561-585-4544 or email at dboutin@rapb.com

 

 Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches Education Schedule
June/July 2009

 

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation Two-Day Core Course

 Why should you get your ABR designation:

  • Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and
    knowledge in the eyes of homebuyers.
  • Ongoing specialized information, programs and updates that help you
    stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing homebuyers.
  • Access to REBAC members-only marketing tools and resources, which
    provides an additional competitive edge.

June 23rd & 24th, 8:30am-5:00pm
11 CE Credits
RAPB Boynton Beach Training Room
4711 North Congress Ave.
Cost-$349

 Click Here to check out a short video on why you should get your
 ABR designation presented by Doug Devitre.
or
Click Here for more information and to register
 


International


Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) July 23-1:00pm-4:00pm, Boynton Beach, $99

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) The Americas and International Real Estate July 24-8:00am-5:00pm, Boynton Beach, IBC Members - $159, RAPB Members - $189 Non-RAPB Members - $239


Seminars

Effective Personal Promotion & Marketing Techniques with Lou Ludwig June 12, 9:00am-12:00pm, Boynton Beach, RAPB Members - $25 Non-RAPB Members - $75

Managing Successful Short Sales and REO's with Dolores Roth July 7th, Boca Raton or July 14th, Lake Worth-both from 9:30am-2:00pm, RAPB Members - $20 Non-RAPB Members - $99

Building a Referral Based Business with Lou Ludwig July 10, 9:00am-12:00pm, Boynton Beach, RAPB Members - $25 Non-RAPB Members - $75

Contracts Class July 15, 9:00am-4:00pm, Boca Raton-RAPB Members - Register before July 8th $30, $40 after July 8th Non-RAPB Members - $110 - 6 CE Credits

Certified Distressed Property Specialist (CDPE) July 29th & 30th, 9:00am-5:00pm both days, Boca Raton, $449-11 CE Credits


License Renewal Opportunities


14 Hours Continuing Education

 August 12 & 13-9:00am-5:00pm both days, Lake Worth, $99
3 Hours of Core Law Only-August 12, 9:00am-12:00pm, $22.50

September 1 & 2-9:00am-5:00pm both days, PBCC Palm Beach Gardens, $99
3 Hours of Core Law Only-September 1, 9:00am-12:00pm, $22.50

September 15 &16-9:00am-5:00pm both days, Boca Raton, $99
3 Hours of Core Law Only-September 15, 9:00am-12:00pm, $22.50 

September 23-25-4:30pm-9:30pm all three days, PBCC Lake Worth, $99
3 Hours of Core Law Only-September 23, 4:30pm-7:30pm, $22.50

OR

Contracts Class - July 15, 9:00am-4:00pm, Boca Raton - 6 CE Credits

OR

Certified Distressed Property Specialist (CDPE)-July 29th & 30th ,9:00am-5:00pm both days, Boca Raton, $449 - 11 CE Credits

 For more information please contact Erica Saufley at 561-585-4544 email esaufley@rapb.com
or check out our Education Calendar at www.rapb.com

 

 

Canada Advertising

Extreme Canadian Exposure
Expose your business, listings or simply yourself to over
80,000 Canadians located in key cities of Canada for a FULL YEAR!

Prices range from $16.67 a month to

$125 a month for Front & Center placement!

(1 year commitment required)
Payment is due upon signing (Payment Plans Available)

Video, Audio, Placement Request.....$150 each 

Upgrades -

Ad Replacement - Quarterly Only.......$150 each

Ad Submission Deadline May 4th

Click Here for more information or contact
Ytonna Finnegan at 561-585-4544 or email at yfinnegan@rapb.com

 

 

Everyone you meet is a potential buyer or knows someone who may be a potential buyer.

Let Lou Ludwig teach you the Foundation, Key Strategies and Methods to creating a Proactive approach to working with and creating your prospects. 

May 8, 2009

Lake Worth Conference Center
1926 10th Avenue North, Suite 410, Lake Worth

Registration: 8:30am-9:00am

Class: 9:00am-12:00pm

Cost: $25

UNDERWRITTEN BY THE AFFILIATE BUSINESS PARTNERS

 Real Estate Mastery is a personalized, interactive program designed to meet the specific needs of each participant. Whether you are brand new to the market or an experienced Realtor®, Real Estate Mastery is geared toward your individual goals, skills and experience. You will learn how to focus your efforts, hone your skills and overcome your weaknesses to become a more effective Realtor®.

 

To register please click on the following link http://www.rapb.com/professional/events/05-re-buyers-09.pdf
or contact Danielle Boutin at 561-997-8266 email dboutin@rapb.com 

 

Friday, April 17th at the Lake Worth Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches office from 9am-12pm...don't miss Lou Ludwig teaching you low cost pays to build leads from the people you meet everyday!!!

For more information contact Danielle at 561-997-8266

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):

Power Networking-Low Cost Prospecting and Lead Generation

Education Opportunity Friday April 16, 2009

 

REAL ESTATE MASTERY SERIES 

Learn Peak Performance strategies and techniques to develop and maintain a continued

pipe line of high quality prospects. You will discover how to network to prospects by using low cost-

high return methods.

 

Instructor

Lou Ludwig, GRI Instructor, NAHB Instructor,

CRB, CRS, GRI, CIPS, e-PRO, SRES, TRC, CMP, MCSP, CSP

2007 Realtor® of the Year

www.louludwig.com 

For questions, contact Danielle Boutin at dboutin@rapb.com or call at 561-997-8266.

Refunds will be given if written cancellation is received at least five (5) days prior to scheduled course.

If you would like confirmation of your registration, please provide your email address.

© Copyright 2008-Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches -All Rights Reserved

 

Register online at www.RAPB.com using your NRDS ID, or submit this completed form by fax to 561-585-4348,

or by mail with check to: RAPB, 1926 10th Ave N, Suite 410, Lake Worth, FL 33461.

Payment must be received to guarantee your registration.

Name: Phone

Company: Email:

I am paying by: (circle one) Check (payable to RAPB) Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover

Credit Card #: Exp. Date:

Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

 

DATE; April 17, 2009

LOCATION:

Lake Worth Conference Center

1926 10th Avenue North,

Suite 410, Lake Worth,

Registration: 8:30am-9:00am

Class: 9:00am-12:00pm

INVESTMENT $25.00 UNDERWRITTEN BY THE AFFILIATE BUSINESS PARTNERS

REAL ESTATE MASTERY SERIES

Bring Your Active Listings for the Member Marketing Table.

This program is sponsored by RAPB's Affiliate Business Partners.

"Dress For Success" Business Attire Required

 

 
 
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Lake Worth, FL

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