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Top 6.5 Reasons to Attend Our Free Homebuyer Seminar on March 8th

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President

The ThinkerAre you thinking about buying a home?  Perhaps a townhouse, a condo, or a single family home.  You've been watching the market for a while and think now might be the right time.  Tired of writing that rent check each month, with nothing to show for it and not even being able to paint the walls in your apartment?  Maybe you're doing your taxes right now and realize that you don't have enough tax deductions.

 

These are just a few of the reasons that now might be the right time for you to buy a home.

 

My colleagues and I have been noticing an increased buyer demand during the last 4 weeks or so in the Northern Virginia real estate market.  The weather is starting to get a bit nicer and so are the real estate deals.  To cater to this increased demand, we're proud to offer a free homebuyer seminar next Saturday, March 8th in Annandale, Virginia.

Since announcing the seminar several weeks ago, we've had significant interest, with close to 20 people signifying that they will attend.

 

Here are the Top 6.5 Reasons to Attend Our Free Homebuyer Seminar:

Our Guarantee

 

 

1.  You will learn more about the Northern Virginia real estate market.  Guaranteed.  You will walk out of the seminar knowing much more than when you walked in on the morning of the 8th.  Trust me on this one.

 

2.  You have been reading my blog or receiving my e-mails and will finally get to meet me in person.  I'll even sign autographs if you'd like.  All kidding aside, this is a chance to meet me face-to-face and determine if our personalities mesh enough for us to work together on one of the biggest financial decisions in your life -- the purchase of your home.

 

 

Not even a penny.  Free homebuyer seminar

 

 

3.  It's FREE.  Even lunch is included.  Free Food.  Can't beat that, can you?  Not even a penny.  Additionally, you may walk away with a door prize.

 

4.  Saturday morning cartoons aren't as good as they were when you were growing up.  Come spend two hours of your Saturday morning with us and take the first steps towards owning your own home.

 

 

Answers to your real estate questions

 

5.  We'll answer your questions.  While we have some things that we'll want to discuss and topics we want to cover, this seminar is geared towards YOU.  We want to know what your questions are about the Northern Virginia real estate market, about the buying process, about mortgages, and we'll answer them.

 

6.  You won't need much gas to get to our convenient location.  The seminar is being held at the Bank of America Office located at 7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 1000, Annandale, VA from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Annandale location is right off the Capital Beltway and easy to get to whether you are driving from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Tysons Corner, or other areas.  And with gas over $3/gallon, we didn't want you driving far or sitting in traffic during rush hour.

 

6.5  NO SALES PITCHES!  This will be 2 hours of pure education.  We're not asking you to buy books, tapes, or even work with us to purchase your home.  Sure, we'd love the opportunity to work with you and assist you, but there's no obligation, no pressure, and absolutely no sales pitch.

 

So, what are you still waiting for?  Click here to RSVP today or call Brian Block at 703-626-0715.

Here's the details:

HOMEBUYER SEMINAR
Saturday March 8, 2008

Weekend Lunchtime Seminar:
Saturday, March 8th, 10:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m.
(Annandale, VA Location -- Free Lunch Provided)

 

RE/MAX AllegianceBank of America

       The Settlement Group

 


The weekend lunchtime seminar will be held at the Bank of America Office located at 7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 1000, Annandale, VA from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Brian Block and mortgage lender Ellen Wilson will discuss the winning strategies for purchasing and financing a home in Northern Virginia.  In this educational seminar, Brian and Ellen will guide you through the intricacies of the homebuying process and answer all your questions about the real estate market and mortgage loans.  Additionally Loretta Colom from The Settlement Group will be on hand to discuss title and settlement issues.

Some comments from past seminar attendees:

"You presented excellent information in a very understandable way"

"I loved the good question and answer session and it was great that you guys were not pushy and trying to sell yourselves"

"Great seminar -- I'm so glad I attended.  Very educational"

REMEMBER.  IT'S FREE:  Click here to RSVP or call Brian Block, RE/MAX Allegiance at 703-626-0715.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ON MARCH 8TH!

Brian Block Ellen Wilson

Comments (39)

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
Brian - really great post! Hope  you get a lot of people there!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 03, 2008 12:04 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
NAOMA:  Thanks for your comment.  I haven't spent any money on advertisement, though I have considered it.  I sent out e-mail invitations to about 1400 people and posted it on my websites and blogs.
Mar 03, 2008 03:21 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
BARBARA JO:  Thanks for your comment.  It's looking like a good turnout from the RSVPs.
Mar 03, 2008 03:22 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

I love the title -6.5 reasons to attend our free home buyer seminar. That right there got my attention. And the fact that you are having it at a bank is even better - That is a great idea. Heck,you might just get people who want to get preapprove for a loan on the spot. I am thinking of even coming. Great post.

Mar 04, 2008 04:51 AM
Sonya Rosser
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers - Douglasville, GA
Brian, you are wonderful and you give us so much knowledge and wisdom.  I am seriously thinking about having a Homebuyers Seminar along with others in my office real soon.  Your posts are great as well.  Thanks
Mar 04, 2008 08:50 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
LANRE:  Thanks for your comments.  We've got 21 registered attendees at this point, so it's looking to be a great seminar.  The ones I've held in the past have all been successful.
Mar 05, 2008 01:02 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
SONYA:  Thanks for your compliment.  Let me know if you need any tips about hosting a homebuyer seminar.  I wrote a two part blog about it back in the fall.
Mar 05, 2008 01:02 AM
Sandy Noll
(RSVP Real Estate) 425.890.0878 - Gig Harbor, WA
RE Pro Serving Snohomish to Thurston Counties
Brian good luck on your seminar!  I have a question for you... how are your getting the word out besides blogging on AR?  I'm doing one next weekend and while we had about 12 attendees in Feb. no response yet for March.  My post definitely isn't as interesting as yours.....maybe that's part of the problem.  Mines too BORING!!!  Thanks for any tips on spreading the word!
Mar 07, 2008 10:55 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
SANDY:  Thanks for your comment.  I'm looking forward to the seminar today.  I wrote a post about 4 or 5 months ago on Tips for Hosting a Homebuyer Seminar.  You can read that for more information.  Other than the blogging, I've got the info posted on my website and I also sent an e-mailed invitation directly to about 1500 potential buyers.  As of today, we've got 24 RSVPs for the seminar which starts in about 3.5 hours.
Mar 07, 2008 10:01 PM
Sandy Noll
(RSVP Real Estate) 425.890.0878 - Gig Harbor, WA
RE Pro Serving Snohomish to Thurston Counties
Thanks Brian I'll read your old post and I had completely spaced on putting the info on my website!!  DUH!!!  I can't believe I didn't even think about that.  Hope the seminar went well today!
Mar 08, 2008 02:49 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
SANDY:  Thanks for your comment.  We had a successful seminar.  Although the weather (heavy rainstorms and very very dark skies) kept some people home for sure.  However those that attended seemed to really enjoy the seminar, asked lots of questions, and took copious notes.
Mar 09, 2008 10:03 AM
Sandy Noll
(RSVP Real Estate) 425.890.0878 - Gig Harbor, WA
RE Pro Serving Snohomish to Thurston Counties
Brian congrats on the seminar, bad weather and all!  I posted my info on my website!  I still can't believe I forgot that.  I put it everywhere else and never once thought about putting it there!
Mar 09, 2008 04:04 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
SANDY:  Thanks for checking back in.  Best of luck with your own seminar.
Mar 10, 2008 12:17 AM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate
Brian:  What a great post.  If I had known, I just might have driven up there for your Seminar.  It's only 1275 miles or so.   Just a nice, pleasant drive through such pretty countryside.  I hope the Seminar went well for you !  Thanks for sharing.
Apr 20, 2008 06:07 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
KAREN ANNE:  That's quite a compliment to hear that you would have driven 1,275 miles just to meet me and attend the seminar.  It did go quite well, though with the bad weather that day, the attendance was lower than we had expected.
Apr 21, 2008 01:12 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate
Brian:  Sure... I lead a boring life, and try not to watch too much TV.  But... last August I drove that 1,275 miles to go to a three-day seminar in Reston at the Reston Hyatt Regency.  I am hoping to go again this coming August.  Take care...
Apr 21, 2008 06:56 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
KAREN ANNE:  Give me a ring when you come to the area in August.
Apr 26, 2008 12:35 AM
Richard Ives
Chicago, IL

Good luck Brian with your seminar.

May 27, 2008 01:36 PM
Brien Berard
Remax Professionals Laurel MD - Laurel, MD
Maryland Real Estate Agents - Laurel Real Estate

Brian, please report back how this goes.  Great Idea and I need to follow suit.  It definitly has been getting busier

Feb 04, 2009 04:32 AM
Diane Plant
Forest Hill Real Estate Inc, Brokerage - Toronto, ON
Broker, TorontoHomeSearch: Forest Hill Real Estate

Brian,

I know your post is a year old. I wanted to know if your seminar was a success. Did you continue doing seminars.

I am going to hold my first one at the end of this month. Any advice you can give me in holding mine. Do's and don'ts.

What was your agenda and what guset speakers were well received?

 

Any info is welcome.

Mar 02, 2009 11:13 PM