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EMAGINE... Education is Part of the Silver Lining in a Slow Market

By Craig Schiller

Industry Observer

September 28, 2007 09:17 AM

So the market is slow... ok its VERY slow. So what can you do? Well I think with every dark cloud there is a silver lining. One "upside" to a slow market is it provides an opportunity for rapid professional growth and development... and in that opportunity lies the possibility to be successful in any market.

Next Wednesday, (October 3rd) Coldwell Banker has put together an amazing day full educational opportunities for their agents in and around Chicago-land. The Emagine 2007 Expo is a day for CB agents to come and learn of ways to increase their business by learning from marketing experts, top-notch panels and technology gurus!

The Key Note speaker for the day is Gee Dunsten... a renowned real estate industry speaker and co-author of the book Mega-Million Dollar Secrets. Gee will speak on how a Realtor can "adapt to a multi generation marketplace using tools, techniques and strategies that ultimately deliver the kind of real estate experiences that creates customers for life, no matter their generation."

Then there are the 15 different Break-Out Sessions covering a variety of topics! WOW!

If you don't think that is enough to learn from, well then there also are 10 Expert Panel Sessions. The expert panels will share and discuss a variety of popular trends and issues... including Blogging and Staging.

In fact Active Rain's Caleb Mardini is moderating the panel discussion entitled Blogs - Can this trendy communication tool enhance your business? Also, Caleb and I will be sitting in a special area that Coldwell Banker is setting up called the "Bloggers Lounge" a space where all day long those interested in blogging can pop in and discuss the opportunities blogging holds.

Personally, I am pleased to have been invited as an expert to sit on 2 different panel discussions. I'll be sharing my thoughts on blogs on the blog panel, and you can bet I will Staging It Forward when I share my thoughts and ideas about home staging in the panel discussion entitled "Dressing Homes for Sale and Success"

Oh, and did I mention the Trade Show? Yup, there one of those too! So the day holds nothing but silver opportunity for Coldwell Banker agents... I gotta admit I am looking forward to meeting you all too.

See you all at Emagine 2007 Expo!

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Lori Kim Polk

Premiere Home Staging : Home Staging Services - Roseville, CA

Home Stager - Roseville, Sacramento

Craig, this is wonderful! I hope it is such a success that it starts a wave across the US :) Coldwell Banker may be on to something BIG! To have you as part of their groups is such an honor for you and the rest of us. Oh and please do let us know when the Nate overtaking takes place. Oprah's Boy... hummm, it has a nice ring to it :)

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Sep 28, 2007 02:27 AM

James Frazier

James Frazier Personal Development Coach - Rockford, IL

Am I missing something? This is for Coldwell agents only right? Or is there a way you could sneak me in as your assistant or something?

Sep 28, 2007 02:30 AM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Craig - They couldn't have asked for a better expert panel member. You're the best! Thanks for always Staging it Forward!

Sep 28, 2007 03:21 AM

Kathy Nielsen

http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA

Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Very impressive! I'm so glad to hear that you've been asked to join the panel as I can't think of a better person to represent us. Well, maybe Marci but... she's making me florals.

In all seriousness - You'll do us proud!

Kathy

Sep 28, 2007 08:17 AM

Esko Kiuru

Bethesda, MD

Craig,

By having organized this Expo the Chicago area's Coldwell Banker people must be commended for being pro-active in this slow market. The only way to make progress in this environment is learn new ways to generate leads and business. They are doing just that. Hopefully it's a mammoth success.

Sep 28, 2007 09:59 AM

Cindy Lin

Staged4more School of Home Staging - South San Francisco, CA

Host, The Home Staging Show podcast

I hope you are audio taping your panels ;) Would love to hear it!

Cheers,

Cindy

Sep 28, 2007 10:40 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Sounds awesome Craig. I hope you can record it like Cindy suggested. I would love to hear it as well.

Sep 28, 2007 11:03 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Craig - what a great day this sounds like! How fortunate for those attending to get both you and Caleb to learn from! And as Cindy and Monika suggested, I really do hope this is recorded so the rest of us can enjoy it as well.

Ann

Sep 28, 2007 11:15 AM

Debi Braulik

www.roundrealestate.com - Maple Valley, WA

Selling Maple Valley to Fife WA Homes For Sale

Congrats on being in the "Bloggers Lounge". I think now is a great time to learn more. But then again, I think anytime is a great time to learn more or sharpen your skills. I am a big fan of education and knowledge.

Sep 28, 2007 11:38 AM

Laurie Mindnich

Centennial, CO

Did I miss the PRICE IT RIGHT session? That's what agents need right now...

Sep 28, 2007 11:44 AM

Lola Audu

Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI

Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Sounds like a great conference. It's good to see real estate companies taking the leading in training their agents with the tools that will be necessary to be successful in business today!

Sep 28, 2007 12:29 PM

Randy L. Prothero

eXp Realty - Hollister, MO

Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

Education is an important component for moving ahead ion a slow market. The best trained and the hardest workers will always do well. I would like to see similar sessions at the NAR convention and and CRS Sell-a-bration.

Sep 28, 2007 12:42 PM

Melissa Marro

Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL

Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Very cool! We are doing a break out session at the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors Plugged In Conference in February..... stagers must take advantage of all the educational opportunities we can.

Sep 28, 2007 01:56 PM

Sue Shockley

Setting the Space - Plymouth, MA

You are so right! This has been my first year and it has been slow but I feel I have had time to continue to learn. Slow but steady.

Sep 28, 2007 02:02 PM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Shucks...a little far of a drive... sounds like it's going to be loads of info and fun!

Sep 28, 2007 02:15 PM

Christopher Myers

Orlando Property Group - Orlando, FL

Greater Orlando and Central Florida Real Estate

Great looking event. Wish I was in Chi Town to attend.

Sep 28, 2007 04:12 PM

Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Craig, wish I could be there, two great guys and I'm sure it will be top notch...do you ever read your email, guy? Would love an answer.

Sep 28, 2007 05:15 PM

Phyllis Pafumi

ReStyled to Sell Home Staging New Jersey - Old Bridge, NJ

ReStyled to Sell Staging Homes NJ

WOW I cannot wait to hear all about it. Boy when they invited you they certainly did the RIGHT THANG! Oooo, give them an earful and then report back to us. Keep Staging it Forward

Phyllis Pafumi

Sep 29, 2007 02:11 AM

Minnesota Home Staging Firm, Minnesota

Minnesota Home Staging Network~ MN's Top Home Staging Firm - Inver Grove Heights, MN

Excellent blog Craig. You ahve such a great way of presenting things...which is why you are an outstanding STAGER!!!

Not sure if you are able to share, but how did you come up with your cute little blog sign up symbol? Does that link back to AR's or another blog sources?

All the best...and hope you had a great turnout!

Oct 01, 2007 03:12 AM

Sharon Simms

Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Kudos, Craig, for being on TWO panel topics! We know from reading your blogs you are indeed an expert on both.

Oct 04, 2007 01:26 PM