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Middleton WI Homes For Sale

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:55:16 -0700

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It's time for you to start searching Middleton WI Homes For Sale.

What Is Your BIGGEST Desire or Frustration With Real Estate Internet Marketing??

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:37:58 -0700

Please post your questions, comments, desires, frustrations, concerns, rants, ect. below...

... we're here to help, but first need to know what you want help with.

Property Launch Formula

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:30:08 -0700

Ok - it's no secret - the real estate market is in shambles. Down in the dumps, as many would say. And we're not alone...

Wall Street is floundering. The Auto Industry is sinking. And Real Estate... well, let's just say it burst a bubble ssooooo big that it splattered across the entire nation (and world for that matter). Our Government, in their usual fashion, has attempted to bandage our financial wounds by throwing MORE embarrassing amounts money at it until it goes away. We've all heard the story of bailouts on Wall Street and Auto Industry. We've even seen the real estate industry offer an $8k Tax Credit to homebuyers who qualify.

Now, currently, the Healthcare industry is taking center stage and attracting the attention of the world.

When will it stop? Never.

History proves the cyclical process of "good times" and "bad times" will prevail. It's the inevitable cycle of history repeating itself. For most, the emotion of fear, anxiety, stress, worry, mild-depression, etc. in "bad times" is a reality in today's economy. Some have lost their jobs. Been foreclosured on. Filed bankruptcy. It's terrible.

On the flip side, for others, things are stable, yet tightened up. They're surviving, but still feeling the emotions of fear, stress, and worry. They're cutting back on expenses at every cashier counter. Saving on energy at every corner. Checking the balances once, twice, and three times just to make ends meet.

However, in the not-so-distant future for most people there are "the few" who are discovering new opportunities and possibilities EVERYDAY. Why? Because they have an abundance mindset. They have a "the glass is half full" attitude towards life.

Heck, my product launching in late 2010 titled The Real Estate Rebound Report is practically writing itself.

Take for example, Zillow. In a July 2009 they reported 8.7 million UNIQUE visitors in the month of July ALONE! That's 65% more visitors than the year previous in July 2008. Overall, they recorded 14.6 million visits in July. That is insane! For any real estate enthusiast to look at these numbers... they know this is unlike anything we've ever seen on the Internet in our industry.

*SPECIAL NOTE* - Remember, some would speculate we're in the worst economy we've seen since the Great Depression...

8.7MM UNIQUE visitors is a significant portion of the market. And to be 65% ahead of the previous year in is absolute domination. Mark my words, Zillow will become the MLS and the MLS will become Zillow. (Wow, that I just had one of those moments where I know what I just said was a bold and uneducated statement... but I'm gonna leave it for shits and giggles... I guess we'll see.)

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So What Does All This Have To Do With "Property Launch Formula"

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Everything! You're ability to spot opportunities as they present themselves and implement the necessary actions to maximize their possibilities is fundamental to your success. Be one of "the few".

Today, we discuss an opportunity of the "Property Launch Formula".

We're going to discuss:

What is this Property Launch Formula?
What can the Property Launch Formula do for me?
What do I have to do next?

First things first... What is the Property Launch Formula?

Property Launch Formula is a module included in S.I.M.S. - Smart Internet Marketing Solution, which is a real estate investing internet marketing course developed by real estate millionaire, Greg Clement, and Internet Marketing Genius, Jeff Walker.

In short - it's an Internet Marketing formula that shows you how to sell more real estate properties faster and more effectively all while raking in TONS of buyer leads.

In other words, it's the process of orchestrating a series of events leading up to the successful sale of a property. Starting with the pre-launch, moving thru to the property preview, and unfolding into a successful sale all while building a list of motivated buyers. Greg has used Jeff Walker's famous ‘Product Launch Formula' and transformed it into the "Property Launch Formula" to specifically sell houses. In fact, he had a house that had been on the market for 236 days and sold it in 4 days FLAT using these strategies. Impressive!

Basically, Product Launch Formula is a house selling system/process on steroids!

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What Will Product Launch Formula Do For Me?

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Here's what you'll see:

Step-by-step instructions on how to orchestrate a property launch formula from start to finish.
Insights on why property launches creates MASSIVE demand even before the property is in showing condition.
How one of the students added nearly 400 new buyers to their buyer list in 3 days by following the property launch formula.
.. and my favorite, how you can develop ongoing relationships with local Realtors and Lenders to build Joint Ventures. This concept alone is worth $25,000 to those who apply it.
And so much more...

Ok, so enough about "What is Property Launch Formula" and what it can do for you... let's talk about what to do next and get your hands on this formula to put it into action.

No words... just follow the link below to learn more...

http://www.RealEstateReboundReport.com/Product-Launch-Formula

Is Anyone Else Watching This?? ...

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:25:04 -0700

... it's the new S.I.M.S. - Smart Internet Marketing Solution product on the market.

Getting a TON of buzzz...

www.RealEstateReboundReport.com/simsprofits

Go here to read a personal message from the desk of Ron Reed *BEFORE* you buy this thing...

http://www.WhoIsRonReed.com/plf.html

Personal Message From The Desk of Ron Reed - Introducting Property Launch Formula

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:21:07 -0700

This is a personal message from the desk of Ron Reed, known as one of today's top real estate experts from across the nation.

Read the personal message here: http://www.WhoIsRonReed.com/plf.html

Understanding the Mastermind Alliance

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:09:41 -0700

Mastermind Alliance: an alliance of two or more people working in harmony with a positive mental attitude for the attainment of a definite end.

It has been said that no person can obtain permanent success without taking others along with them.

With that in mind, I remember when I was younger playing in organized sports. Baseball, football, etc. Our team had a sign in the locker room which had an impact on me.

It said the following:

T - ogether

E - veryone

A - cheives

M - ore

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Today, in this blog post, we take the TEAM concept a step further with the principle of the MASTERMIND.

What is a Mastermind, you ask?

Well, it's an alliance of two or more people working in perfect harmony with a positive mental attitude for the attainment of a definite end.

In other words, it's a dedicated group of people who share common interests, beliefs, perspectives and purposes in common, who believe that the power of the "group mind" is exponentially more powerful than the sum of the individual minds from which the group is made up of.

The concept of the Mastermind was first introduced to me through Napoleon Hill in his book "Think and Grow Rich".

This book had a profound affect on me. Not only as an entrepreneur, but as a person. Therefore, it will become obvious that many of the statements and concepts you read on this blog have been influenced by his teachings.

Step #1 - Surround Yourself with a Mastermind Alliance

Today, whenever I ask an ultra-successful individual to what they owe their success they almost always trace it back to the work of their Mastermind groups and the people they surround themselves with.

It goes without saying that if an individual wants to change something drastic in their life they almost always have to change their habits. And most often than not, if they want to see a significant difference, they have to change the people they surround themselves with.

If you want to become healthy, mentally and physically, would you surround yourself with negative people who eat every meal at McDonalds?? Of course not!

It's the same with money. If you want to increase your income it would be wise to surround yourself with people who make the kind of money you wish to make.

We humans are significantly influenced by everything that happens around us. Not necessary by what we hear, see, or feel... instead, we're influenced by the PEOPLE around us.

The ole' peer-pressure gimmick. It's real and it exists in all of us. In fact, we literally become the person we surround ourselves with.

I now know that without the proper application of the Mastermind principles it is impossible to achieve high levels of success and sustain it.

It is to say that unless you connect your mind to the minds of other people, use their education, their temperament, their foresight... and sometimes even their capital, you'll never get very far.

All of the great achievements ... Microsoft, Google, Apple, General Electric, Ford Motors, JC Penney, Wal-Mart, etc are the results of Mastermind Alliances and the use of other people's money (capital-ventures).

The Mastermind principle is the medium which one can procure the full benefits of the experience, training, and specialized knowledge of others of influence. It's almost as if their mind was your own.

For example, take the life of Thomas A. Edison who was thrown out of school and sent home because he was told he had an addled mind. He was told he couldn't study with "normal" people because he was too dumb... unable to be educated.

In the end, he never went back to school again.

He didn't have specialized knowledge in any of the sciences; however, he selected as his major purpose in life a calling that demanded he use ALL the sciences.

He had to have technical ability, scientific training and a variety of other specialized knowledge, yet he had none of those.

And what did he do about it?

He did what every ultra-successful person does when they undertake something that is beyond the realm of their achievements...

... he surrounded himself with people who did have those abilities, people who did understand chemistry, people who did understand physics, people who had the necessary training the he didn't possess.

He told them WHAT to do... and they showed him HOW to do it.

In every instance where you find an ultra-successful person in any calling, you will find that their success is the result of a Mastermind Alliance of one sort or another.

Through the experience and knowledge of a marketer... one may make practical use of marketing without being a trained marketer.

Incidentally, one may choose as their major purpose in life anything they desire, and even though they may not have the education, they can easily bridge that deficiency by surrounding themselves with people who do have that knowledge and education.

Step #2 - Actively Participate in REGULAR Mastermind Sessions

If you've ever experienced a roundtable session or a "hot seat" session, or been involved in an organized meeting with a common objective and started talking about any problem or any subject... you'll find that as the discussion goes on you will learn more and more about that subject. And often times the person that will come forth with the most enlightening conversation on the subject will be the one who knows the least about it.

The reason for this is because the harmony of minds enables the individual minds to tune into sources of information not available to you under any other circumstance.

**WARNING - this is where things get a little freaky and "new-age" as in the movie, The Secret. **

The Mastermind Alliance takes the mind and steps it up to higher levels of thought where you can tune in on the ether that connects your conscious brain to the subconscious brains of others. And, perhaps, jumps up your brain waves to levels that connect your thinking brain to sources of Infinite Intelligence.

Sounds a little weird and difficult to comprehend, but let's use a valid example. In Dr. Hill's book he talks about the likeness of the human brain to an electric battery. It is a well-known fact that a group of electric batteries will form more energy than a single battery.

Further more, it is also known that an individual battery will provide energy in proportion to the number of cells it contains.

Therefore, just like a single flashlight will only produce a certain amount of light... a group of flashlights will always be brighter because of each individual's light energy.

The human brain works in a similar fashion - a group of brains which are connected or coordinated on a single goal, in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought energy than a single brain.

With this analogy, you can see that "no two or more minds ever come together without, therefore, creating a third, invisible, tangible force which may be likened to a third mind."

Freaky, I know. But dig through your past when you were involved in deep discussion about a single goal with two or more people. The creative juices were flowing!

Granted, there are times when it's just not working, but that's most likely because you weren't in perfect harmony with the other members.

So again, an active alliance of two or more minds working in perfect harmony for the attainment of a common objective stimulates each individual's mind to a higher degree of confidence and courage than that which is ordinarily experienced, and prepares the way for that state of mind known as faith.

In conclusion, I can only hope this blog has helped you realize the benefits from obtaining your own Mastermind Alliance. It is essential to your growth.

For me, I've found one of the best Mastermind Alliances in the home with my best friend/girlfriend. She has enlightened my world and continually helps me excel in every conceivable way possible.

I highly recommend Napoleon Hill's book "Think and Grow Rich". It is the catalyst to this entire philosophy of the Mastermind Alliance. You can find it here: Think and Grow Rich!: The Original Version, Restored and Revised

- Ron Reed

P.S. - For more practical information on starting a Mastermind Alliance, I highly recommend reading this piece by my mentor Eben Pagan... Mastering Your MasterMind

Is Silence The New "No"??

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:20:17 -0800

I feel awkward writing this blog post.

It's really not the topic, the timing, or any personal event causing me to feel uncomfortable. Nope, it's nothing like that.

Instead, it's a lingering feeling of not knowing where to begin that is bothering me. You see, this is one of my first blog posts... ever!

It's been a very long time since I last posted anything on a blog or ActiveRain in general. And while that may not seem like a good thing... as I sit here writing to you, my absence feels like a 50-foot wall I'm supposed to climb.

It's weird.

On one hand, I'm eager to get writing again. But, because of my absence I feel my first post has to be better than normal or something. It almost feels like the "stage fright" I felt when I was in school giving a presentation in front of my classmates.

So, screw it. I am not going to let my brain play these little games on me. Instead, I'll just tell you what's on my mind. This way, next week, it'll be like old times again and I can get back into writing more often. Agreed?

So, here's my thought for today...

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Is Silence The New "No"?

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Here's what I mean.

With the increasing demands of the real estate industry and Web 2.0 Marketing - Emails pile up, some tasks are left undone, and a few phone calls are sometimes not returned.

We've all been there, right?

But what happens when it's you on the receiving end. Waiting for an important answer you need to move forward or waiting for an approval to move ahead. It sucks to be kept in limbo, but what can you do about it?

You've got a few options:

1.) Track down the non-responsive party through a more immediate communication channel like the phone, instant messaging, or personal visit.

2.) Get in touch with someone who either works with or for the party you are waiting to hear from. And have them pass the message along.

3.) Include deadlines in your communications and how things will proceed if you don't get the answers you're waiting for.

4.) Establish ground rules for communication so you're clear how to escalate a request when there's no response.

I have used all the above options at different times. And they are all effective.

What about you? Do you have any different strategies to prevent being dragged down by silence? If so, please share them below because I believe silence is increasingly going to be a standard response that must be planned for instead of being viewed as a personal rejection.

You see, just like this blog post and my own uneasy feelings getting back into the swing of things. You don't want your partners to procrastinate even further because of the delays already taken place.

That means if it's important to you - the onus is on you to do whatever it takes to get the ball rolling again...

I really believe this is the new challenge in working with others and working in real estate. Unfortunately, I think it'll only get worse with time.

That's why I am curious what you think and what solutions you may have already came up with. Go ahead and share them below.

=RonReed=

Run for the border ... Taco Bell is giving away FREE tacos TODAY???

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:13:18 -0700

Yes ---> You read that correctly.

Now that the World Series is over ... it's time to get your *FREE* taco! The World Series promotion "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" will be in effect today between 2pm - 5pm.

The fast-food mogul is giving away one free Crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco to every person that shows up to their doors between 2pm - 5pm.

If you're hungry ... like me ... then "run to the border" to your local Taco Bell and redeem your reward.

Talk soon,

Ron Reed

Mindset ... VS ... Marketing?? Which 1 is more important?? (vote now)

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:51:33 -0700

Hey Everyone,

Yesterday I got an e-mail from a guy who I consider to be one of the biggest secret weapons I have in my arsenal that I'll sneak-into the back-door when I'm down-and-out and need some personal coaching.

Not too many people know about this guy because he's like a stealth bomber and travels completely underneth the radar and outside of the lime light... and pretty much mainly works with only the highest super-achievers of the world.

But when you discover his credentials, when you discover his background, this guy is the guy you'll find behind some of the most powerful and influential players in the world.

He doesn't just mess around with millionaires.

Anyone now-a-days can be a millionaire especially in california where if you just own 2 pieces of property... you pretty much already have a net-worth of over $1 million dollars.

(millionaire = *yawn* ... no big deal anymore.)

This guy works with the *real-deal* players, the billionaires, and not only the billionaires...

... but even the 'trillion' dollar organizations.

Now many of you may think there's no such thing as a 'trillion' dollar organization...

... but when you start getting on the *inside* of governments and the high-powered media institutions within the middle east, eastern europe, and even parts of asia...

These governmental organizations and media companies out there control more money and power than most people can even conceive of.

These organization control 'trillions' of dollars, and these are the organizations this guy works with.

I think that should give you a good picture of how powerful this guy really is, and why I feel so absolutely blessed and honored to be able to pick this guy's brain... break bread with him... and why he is the #1 guy I turn to when I really need some personal coaching.

I could go on and on about this guy...

... but the main reason why I'm writing this blog-entry is because I just recently saw a video that this guy did where he proposed a very provocative question...

what do you think is more important:

#1) Mindset

-- OR --

#2) Marketing

It's almost like the question,

what came first...

a) the chicken ... b) or the egg??

I thought it would be a neat little video for you guys to watch... and to also place your vote so we could all see what other people have to say about this question.

But not only that...

... I wanted to pass this video off to you as a *powerful* example and 'case study' of how to really utilize these new web 2.0 platforms.

American Idol uses this strategy.

The NFL use this strategy.

Active Rain uses this strategy...

... and now anyone can use this strategy with web 2.0.

The key I'm talking about here is creating audience participation... creating a space where the viewers can actually interact with what they are watching/reading.

American Idol lets you send in your text messages to vote on who you want to move on to the next round.

The NFL ask polls and questions about weather a trade was worth it, or if this new quarterback should go back to the bench... or whatever.

Active Rain allows us to participate and get 'featured' for our blog posts.

... and now with web 2.0, anyone can do the same thing.

Set up polls ... ask questions ... create viewer interaction.

If you want to utilize web 2.0 to it's fullest potential... you have to capitalize on creating interactions between you and your viewers.

Just like American Idol

Just like the NFL

Just like Active Rain.

And now just like my secret weapon right here!

So who the heck is this guy that I'm talking about?

... and where the heck can I see his video and vote?

That's a good question!

I'm not going to tell you his name right here, but if you watch his video...

... you'll discover the answer to my mystery, and you'll be able to cast your vote, leave him a comment, and see what other people think about this intriguing question:

what do you think is more important:

#1) Mindset??

-- OR --

#2) Marketing??

go here to place your vote right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk_L627qe2Q

Until next time ...

=RonReed=

P.S. -- I also recommend you rate this video on YouTube as well so that you can get into the habit of rating videos... that's a big part of all these new 2.0 video sites.

Just start getting in the habit of rating videos, leaving comments, and interacting with other people using this technology.

Learn the ways of the jedi YouTube viewers. Become a part of the online video community.

Only then will you learn the ways of the jedi video marketers and understand how to best utilize this new web 2.0 technology to help you promote your businesses online.

BE + THINK + DO = HAVE

Start here now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk_L627qe2Q

The Market is Changing ... You Either GetRich or Die a Slow Death!

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:25:25 -0700

hey everyone,

a lot of people have been asking me lately...

"hey ron, where the heck have you been lately?? i haven't heard a single *peep* from you in a while and i was just wondering what in the world you have been up to?"

well, there's several good reasons why i've been laying low under the radar as of late.

#1) i've went back into the 'LAB' to test-out some new things that i've been seeing start to pop-up all over the place, yet, most people have totally overlooked this...

... and even a fewer have figured out how to actually capitalize on this rapidly growing trend.

but guess what?

after monitoring the results of my tests in the 'LAB' as of late, i've cracked the code... and for a very select elite group of people, (my closest business associates),

... i'm going to share my results with the members of this elite group so that we can capitalize on this growing trend before anyone else.

so if you've been thinking about becoming a member of my elite group of associates, now is the best time to fill-out an application and see if you qualify to be accepted.

e-mail me at reedr@firstweber.com for an application.

#2) the other reason why i've been gone for a while is because i've been having some secret *closed-door* meetings with some of my friends who are some of the top real estate producers in the world.

i've been brainstorming with them.

discussing the latest trends.

and picking their brains on where the industry is going.

and i don't know if i should tell you this or not but...

the real estate market is changing! (surprise, surprise!)

one of my buddies told me now is the perfect time to either GetRich and adapt to the market changes, and position yourself ahead of the curve...

... or otherwise your business will die a slow and gruesome death! (you won't even know what happened to you.)

look at our current real estate market.

look at our current mortgage market.

for the last 5-years... these markets absolutely exploded and those who got in the right time, and were in the right place made out like bandits!

but now... whew! it's a tough market!

and people are dropping off to the side in droves because now they can hardly survive.

that's one of the markets that have dramatically changed.

it appears that it's going to come down to basic "Darwinism"...

it's going to come down to the 'survival of the fittest'. you either adapt to the market changes... or you say like the japanese say:

'Sayonara' = (goodbye!)

pick-up a copy of today's L.A. times, open it up to the business section, and right there smack on the front page is a 'clue' to what i discovered and will give you a little 'taste' of where the market is heading.

then check your e-mail inbox for an e-mail from RIS Media (the top eal estate media source)... check out what they are saying about the changes going on with Web 2.0 technologies and mapping services.

that's your 2nd clue.

the market is changing... and if you don't see the writing on the wall... it's over-rover for you!

mark you calenders because on October 31st, 2007... not only is Halloween, but that day could also be the day that your business life changes forever.

why?

because on that day, i'm going to release the next generation of real estate success... that is the day i'm going to reveal to all of my closest associates what i see happening in the marketplace.

that is the day where if you've ever wanted to become a successful real estate professional... i'm going to show you how to stack the deck in your favor, show you how to get the best odds in your business...

... and i'm going to share with you something that no one else is hardly talking about yet in the open public.

all of my "inner circle" goo-roo friends know this stuff. but for the average guy or gal out here on the net, this is stuff you probably didn't even know existed.

and that's why my "inner circle" of friends are doing 80% of the transactions... while you're still struggling and spinning your wheels trying to make ends-meet.

it doesn't have to be that way!

and on October 31st, that may be the day you finally discover the answer that you've been looking for to take your business from where it is today... to where you want it to be.

and for a limited time, you can fill-out an application today and see if you qualify to become a member of this "inner circle" of my closest associates.

but you must take action now.

you must contact me for this application and complete it... the return it to me.

and let's see if you have what it takes to become a member of my *EXCLUSIVE* inner-circle so you can learn the things i know... and put it towards your own business so that you can position yourself ahead of the curve.

e-mail me at reedr@firstweber.com for an application. (... and let's see if you're an *ACTION-TAKER* because those are the only people i want to work with.)

and if you want to learn more about me, please feel free to read my ActiveRain profile...

... or contact me at reedr@firstweber.com -- if you prefer to talk with me personally, then call me at (608)241-8348.

talk soon,

=RonReed=

50 Days of Leaders: Putting the PR Machine to Work

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:41:10 -0700

RISMEDIA, September 18, 2007–Understanding how to put the power of his company’s brand to work for him has been one of the keys to Ron Reed’s success in Madison, Wisconsin. Read how he puts public relations to work for him in his market and why that made him stand out to Realtor on the Rise editors this year.

Ron Reed
First Weber Group
Madison, Wisconsin

In real estate since: 2006 Slogan: “Everything I touch turns to sold.” Quick study: Reed was named member of the President’s Club Top 25 for January 2007, a monthly club of elite First Weber agents.

Ron Reed was named semifinalist for the Real Estate Apprentice Foundation’s fifth season, winning grant funding and real estate products and other communication tools. “Ron distinctly understands the significance of a strong brand and continues to use marketing and public relations to his advantage-this alone is a key ingredient to successful real estate practices,” says Tom Weber, a manager with First Weber.

This year’s Realtors on the Rise winners reflect a sizeable showing of quality agents who have distinguished themselves in the real estate market.

From their impressive sales figures, to their innovative marketing strategies, to their community involvement, Real Estate magazine’s editors have chosen 50 Realtors on the Rise, selected from hundreds of candidates. We congratulate this year’s winners on stepping up, pushing forward and committing to the real estate marketplace.

For more information or to read the entire feature visit http://www.rismag.com/2007/08.

RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. Please send them to realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com.

Top 30 Rookies for Season V Announced

Ron Reed (Restaino & Associates Realtors) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:31:37 -0700

ALISO VIEJO, CA, February 28, 2006 – Any real estate professional will agree that $163,500 in education, mentoring, products and tools will propel any new agents career. Over 1,700 new agents concurred with that premise and put in the time and effort to answer essay and background questions in order to get the gold. “The Foundation offers some extraordinary free grants and the flow of new agents applying have not slowed despite recent shifts into a somewhat dawdling market,” said Dr. Martin Oliver, Deputy Executive Director at the Real Estate Apprentice Foundation. Today, the Foundation announced the names of their Top 30 grant candidates drawn from a pool of 1,723 applicants for Season V (July-Dec 2006). Now the group of thirty is competing for one grand prize of $70,000 (fast-track real estate products and tools donated from leading industry sponsors), $7,000 for nine finalists, $2,500 for ten semi-finalists and $300-$800 for ten honorable mentions. This elite group of thirty had their essay answers, background answers, bio and photos sent to a panel of sixteen independent judges for final award determination. Every applicant was eligible for a minimum grant valued at $250, regardless of whether they progressed to the 2nd Round or not.

Twenty-six of the contestants represent classroom attendance at real estate schools in the following eleven states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Four contestants attended real estate schools on-line.

Brokerage representation by individual Top 30 applicants is as follows:

Century 21
Coldwell Banker
Keller Williams
Long & Foster
Prudential
RE/MAX
Independents

2
4
4
1
5
2
12

The Top 30 group (Name, School and Brokerage Company) is as follows:

Adeola Adedokun, Career Education Systems, Missouri, Prudential Select Properties
Angelina Ferre, Chicago Association Realtor’s School, Illinois, Royal Service Realty
Anna Northcutt, Tennessee Real Estate Education Systems, Prudential Realty Center
Christopher Davison, Polley Associates, Pennsylvania, Coldwell Banker Select Realtors
Cindy Newman, Tri-State Real Estate School, Pennsylvania, Prudential Fox and Roach
Dave Figueroa, Metro Broker’s Real Estate School, Georgia, RE/MAX Professionals
Deneen Thomas, Schlicter-Kratz Institute, Pennsylvania, Century 21 Advantage Gold
Fonda McConnell, Austin Institute of Real Estate, Texas, Wilson, Tindall & Associates
Frank Schroeter, Allied Business School, Online, Fidus Brokers, Inc.
Holly Genz, Robbins & Lloyd Career Training Institute, Wisconsin, Bielinski Homes
Holly Olson, America’s Best Real Estate Education Online, Lambros Real Estate
Jeff Pinson, Career Education Systems, Missouri, MLS Realty, LLC
Jennifer Martin, Real Estate Certification Program, Indiana, American Dream Realty
J J Leininger, Vitousek School of Real Estate, Home Study Course, Makai Properties
Julie Wulfekuhle, Connole/Morton, Montana, T & E Realty
Kari Wimmer, Armbrust Real Estate Institute, Colorado, Coldwell Banker
Leslie Martin, Florida Real Estate School, Florida, Keller Williams Realty South West
Linda Peace, Champions School of Real Estate, Texas, Keller Williams Metropolitan
Maggie Ben-Tchavtchavadze, Champions School of Real Estate, Texas, Keller Williams
Marisol Lezcano, Polley Associates, Pennsylvania, Continental Realty Company
Nayeli Garcia-Selvaraj,Career WebSchool Online, Long & Foster
Nilay “Bobby” Jhaveri, Barney Fletcher RealtyU, Georgia, Coldwell Banker RMR
Nina Chen, Polley Associates, Pennsylvania, RE/MAX Centre Realty
Pamela Marut, Champions School of Real Estate, Texas, Prudential Gary Greene
Regina Randall, Career Education Systems, Missouri, Whiteaker Realty
Renee Buckhoff, Champions School of Real Estate, Texas, Coldwell Banker United
Ron Reed, First Weber Group School, Wisconsin, First Weber Group Realtors
Susan Falzone, Armbrust Real Estate Institute, Colorado, Keller Williams Realty
Tameka Goldsborough, Polley Associates, Pennsylvania, Prudential Fox & Roach
Tiffany Nalepa-Pons, Champions School of Real Estate, Texas, Century 21 Classic

Between March 5th and 9th the Foundation will begin to announce the names and tell the amazing stories of two finalists per day through RISMedia. On March 14th the grand prize winner, semi-finalists, and honorable mentions will be named. Past winners can view viewed on the Foundation’s website.

Rookie agents wishing to apply for Season VI, currently in progress (Jan-Jun, 2007) can apply online at: www.RealEstateApprentice.com Companies interested in having their products or services featured within the grant gift category should contact Dr. Oliver at 949-600-7188 or by email at Dr.Oliver@RealEstateApprentice.com

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