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Getting Ready For Meeting

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Services for Real Estate Pros with The Real Estate Investment Institute 1retiredsage

Getting Ready For Meeting REBarcamp is Thursday in Austin.

It's time to get ready. Thime to pack in my briefcase:

Business cards.

Note book.

Pens.

Business cards.

Small video camera.

Camera batteries.

Cell phone.

Cell phone batteries.

Business cards.

HP-12c.

Half a dozen Pcanllyticalconstrictus CD's. Or what ever you give away with your name on it.

Business cards.

A couple of "One House"

Lawyer In A Book"CD's Nope we're in Texas!

Laptop. (Check wallpaper!)

Extension cord and plug splitter.

Blank CD's. 

I don't intend to speak but better pick a subject incase: "Not Your Fathers Real estate! Grandpa's!" Hide notes on the palm of my left hand.

Know what you need! I'm looking for a project either a subdivision site or apartments, new or restoration.

Remember the two most important questions in real estate! When talking to REALTORS always ask: 

"What's your best opportunity?" it get's REALTORS talking!

Then the most profitable question in real estate "What's your biggest problem?

Take notes!

Collect business cards.

When shaking hands never let go until you've got their name!

Confirm Hotel.

Fill the gas tank. Have the oil changed.

Business cards.

Date! I don't want to go alone! Brenda!

Hey, good lookin, what ya cookin Thursday?

How's about cookin something up with me and 300 others?

Hey sweet baby, don't you think maybe,

We can find us a brand new recipe?

I've got a hot rod Ford, we'll leave it home take the Toyota instead. And I know a spot just over 290

There's soda pop and the ideas are free.

So if you wanta have fun, come along and learn something with me.

It's free and I'm ready, so we can go steady,

Hey, good lookin, what ya cookin Thursday?

How's about cookin something up with me and 300 others?

(Sorry Mr. Williams. At least I didn't try singing!)

Just two more items:

Business cards.

Open mind!

See you Thursday! I'll be the big gray haired guy who walks like a lame Quzimoto.

 

 

 

 

Posted by

Bill

William J Archambault Jr

The Real Estate Investment Institute

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From my past: GRI 1975, FLI 1974, Catalyst from a client 1974 an agent that makes things happen, REII, The Real Estate Investment Institute 1995.

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Comments(20)

1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Bill,

Have a wonderful time at ReBar and don' forget your business cards.

Mar 09, 2010 09:21 AM
Ross Therrien
Prudential Verani Realty, Londonderry,New Hampshire - Londonderry, NH
Realtor, Broker Associate

I'm so glad you didn't sing that.

Take the Toyota--you'll get there twice as fast.  Have a goodtime. Someday they'll visit the northeast.

Beyond NYC.

Mar 09, 2010 09:22 AM
Brenda Archambault
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

I'll be with you!

Brenda

Mar 09, 2010 09:23 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Judi,

Thank you!

You can never take to many business cards to a gathering!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 09:29 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Ross,

So are all my listeners, with the exception of a few that are totally deaf!

The Ford's more fun, twice as comfortable but twice as thursty! I wish some one would remind Japan that American men are more likely 6'2" than 5'6"!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 09:34 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Thanks Love,

I knew I could count on you! After 39 years, April 24th, I'd except nothing less, but it's always comforting to hear!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 09:37 AM
Wendy Rulnick
Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL
"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Bill - Sounds like fun.  I must be living in a cave, what is REBar camp?

Mar 09, 2010 10:38 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Wendy,

It's sort of an unscripted Chautauqua!

I'm told "Bar Camp" is an old tradition where Aborigines come together to share information an learn from each other.

Now I've produced more real estate and finance classes that most people will ever attend, I prefer controlled scripts. But, this is real estate people talking, helping, caring, and learning together! I've been to one, it was a great day! I except no less Thursday!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 11:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bill after looking at that list it does not look like you have everything you need, but don't forget to bring plenty of business cards :) :) :)

Have a great time at REBarcamp in Austin!!!

Mar 09, 2010 01:29 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Bill - I had a dream the other night and you were in it.  No worries, it wasn't a wet one.

You'll kill/cure them with wisdom. 

Mar 09, 2010 01:35 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

George,

Thanks for the reminder!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 02:02 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Jason,

That wasn't a dream! It was remote viewing brought on by guilt.

I really was going "tisk, tisk, tisk!

Good to hear from you!

All our best to Jennifer.

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 02:06 PM
Broker Nick
South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL
Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Bill - Did you say you were going to take the business cards with you? Remember the business cards, will you!

Mar 09, 2010 02:11 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Nicholas,

The 10 years I spent marketing real estate with FLI and the CCIM's our uniform was a three piece suit. I had cards in both vest pockets and all three out side coat pockets! I also had cards in a case in my shirt pocket. I collected cards in my left inside coat pocket.

For many years I used a fold over cars with the only thing on the inside was my phone number so there was plenty of room to write notes.

Nothing is cheaper than a bussines card and nothing more important than a readable phone number!

All the service in the world is useless unless you can be reached!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 02:33 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I'm heading up to the one in Seattle and like you, I'm already starting to pack and I have over a week to go.

Mar 09, 2010 07:21 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Todd,

Enjoy!

Take extra business cards!

Go with an open mind.

As a REALTOR be sure to take along copies of your best opportunity and many copies of your biggest problem.

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 09:38 PM
Broker Nick
South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL
Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Shoot - did I order more business cards today? I have to remember to do that, Bill - thanks - lol

Mar 09, 2010 10:24 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Have fun bill, I enjoy the casual synergy of ReBar camps. Can't wait to see your photos so don't forget to take your camera, my friend.

Mar 09, 2010 11:16 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Thanks Missy!

I put the camera next ot my extra business cards.

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 11:33 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Nicholas,

If you have to think about it, you ether need to order more or you don't pass out enough cards!

Bill

Mar 09, 2010 11:40 PM