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Welcome to the second edition of the CCAR Education Newsletter. This Monthly Education Newsletter will be emailed the second week of each month. We hope you enjoy the new format and welcome your suggestions.
April 2007, Issue 2, Vol. 1
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TECHNOLOGY
These courses demonstrate the latest tools and systems that enable you to become more productive, increase your profits, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace.
MCE
Sign up now to experience first-hand the most exceptional real estate education programs available in North Texas.
DESIGNATIONS
Beyond building skills, knowledge and productivity, these prestigious programs enhance the professional image of REALTORS® and take our members to the next level.
MLS
Available to all CCAR members, these courses help enable members to use the computerized MLS, as well as access other features of the system.
TREC
TREC mandated Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses.
WE NEED YOU
NEEDED—Education Ambassador Auditors for CCAR Classes! Audit Classes for FREE! 
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In this Issue…

TECHNOLOGY
Choose the right Smartphone for your business
MCE
Learn how to reduce Foreclosures
DESIGNATIONS
Increase your profits and stand out in the marketplace
MLS
Take your CMA’s to a new level
TREC
Meet your legal requirements before it’s too late
WE NEED YOU
Interested in Auditing Education Classes for FREE!
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TECHNOLOGY
April 25th Wed. 1:30-4:30 ZipForm® Desktop/Online
April 30th Mon. 9:00-11:00 Smartphones & Key Technologies
April 30th Mon. 1:00-5:00 Using Smartphones
May 16th Wed. 10:00-12:00 Publisher Basic 101
May 16th Wed. 1:00-3:00 Publisher Advanced 102
May 30th   Wed. 1:30-4:30 ZipForm® Desktop/Online
June 13th Wed. 1:30-4:30 Basics of Digital Photography

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ZiFform® Desktop/Online
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Securely access your up-to-date forms, print them, e-mail them, and close the deal on any computer with an Internet connection using Zipform® Online. As a Texas REALTOR®, you get this versatile tool free. Upcoming Classes: Wednesday, April 25th or May 30th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructors: Tom Pollard or Stacey Buettner
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Smartphones & Key Agent Technologies - Review KEY technologies that you need to understand and select for your business. Choosing the correct technology will increase your efficiency and save you money. Smartphone session outlines hardware, software, and purchasing plans to consider. Designed for new and experienced agents to become more productive in the real estate business. Upcoming Class: Monday, April 30th from 9:00 am - 11:00pm MCE 2 hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann
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Using Smartphones - This session’s primary goal is to show new Smartphone users how to best utilize their device and maximize productivity for their business. The focus will be on setting up TEN KEY applications and reviewing additional useful applications for the real estate business. Agents will jump start their business by fully using all the capabilities of their Smartphone. Primary focus is on the Palm Treo 700. Each student must have a Palm Treo 700 to attend class. Upcoming Class: Monday, April 30th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm MCE 4 hours (no legal). Cost: $40 for CCAR members and $45 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann
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Publisher Basic 101 and Publisher Advanced 102 - Nothing reflects your brand identity as well as a high-quality publication, and Publisher Basic & Advanced 101 & 102 offer tools that help you efficiently create, customize, and use a wide variety of marketing communications materials that are tailored to your company’s specific needs. Both classes are offered Wednesday, May 16th – Basic from 10:00am – 12:00pm and Advanced from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. MCE: 2 hours per class (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Judy Kresich
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Basics of Digital Photography - The image you display in today's highly competitive business world should be the best, whether it's on the web, on your business card, or your printed materials. Upcoming class: Wednesday, June 13th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm: MCE: 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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MCE
April 16th Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-5:30 GRI - 1 (4 day class - Click for times)
April 20th Friday 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Advanced 102
April 24th Tues. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Basic 101
April 23rd Mon. 8:30-6:30 Short Sale Solutions (9 hours MCE)
April 25th Wed./Fri. 8:30-5:00 FREE MCE (15 hr) w/Legal)
April 25th Wed. 1:30-4:30 ZipForm® Desktop/Online
April 26th Thurs. 1:30-4:30 NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
April 30th Mon. 9:00-11:00 Smartphones & Key Technologies
April 30th Mon. 1:00-5:00 Using Smartphones
May 3rd Thurs.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 Quick Start (4 day /30 hours SAE)
May 7th Mon./Wed. 8:30-5:30 Quick Start (4 day /30 hours SAE)
May 8th Tues. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Basic 101
May 10th Thurs. 1:30-4:30 NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
May 16th Wed. 10:00-12:00 Publisher Basic 101
May 16th Wed. 1:00-3:00 Publisher Advanced 102
May 18th Fri. 9:30-3:00 How To Buy Foreclosure Properties
May 22nd Tues. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Basic 101
May 23rd Wed./Fri. 8:30-5:00 FREE MCE (15 hour) with Legal
May 24th Thurs. 1:30-4:30 NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
May 28th Mon. CLOSED Closed - Holiday
May 30th Wed. 1:30-4:30 ZipForm®Desktop/Online
May 31st. Thurs. 8:30-4:30 PMN/WCR "Harnessing the Power"
May 31st. Thurs. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Advanced 102
June 4th Mon-Thurs. 8:30-5:30 GRI- 2 (4 day class Click for times)
June 13th Wed. 1:30-4:30 Basics of Digital Photography

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GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute - Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Upcoming Class: GRI -1 Mon-Fri, April 16th – 20 th or GRI –2 June 4th-7th from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily, (except Tuesday – 10:00am – 6:30pm) SAE - 30 hours; MCE - 9 hours (no legal) Cost: $250 Instructors: GRI –1 Bob Baker, Jan Agee, and Scott Drescher; GRI –2 Pat Strong
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WyldFyre Advanced 102 - WyldFyre offers several features in addition to those offered in WyldFyre Basic 101. WyldFyre Advanced 102 allows users to: Prepare comprehensive and customized CMAs and Buyer Tours; customize reports; use continuous Auto-Play Slide Show to showcase properties; E-mail the listings, Hot sheet and client updates; and download MLS data to their computers. Upcoming Classes: Friday, April 20th and Thursday, May 31st from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. MCE: 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Short Sale Solutions - Would you like to acquire the knowledge and skills that could significantly help reduce the climbing foreclosure rate in our area? Have you been hearing the buzz about Short Sales, but aren’t quite clear how exactly they work? This 9 hour class is a must! Upcoming Class: Monday, April 23rd from 8:30am – 6:30pm; MCE 9 hours (no legal) Cost: $199 Instructor: Michael Spickes, America’s Home Rescue, LLC.
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WyldFyre Basic 101 Let the bright colorful graphics and smart intuitive screens guide you through WyldFyre Listings…and once you have the information, you can customize it to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming Classes: (All classes offered on Tuesdays) April 24th, May 8th and 22nd from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. MCE: 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $24 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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FREE MCE (2 day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/legal) - Day 1 of this 2 day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics”. Day 2 includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding the contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming Classes: Wed/Fri, April 25 th & 27th or May 23rd & 25th from 8:30am – 5:00pm. MCE 15 hours including 6 hours TREC legal) Cost: FREE to CCAR members and $75 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker
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ZipForm® Desktop/Online - Securely access your up-to-date forms, print them, e-mail them, and close the deal on any computer with an Internet connection using Zipform® Online. As a Texas REALTOR®, you receive this versatile tool free. Upcoming Classes: Wednesday, April 25 th or May 30th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Tom Pollard or Stacy Buettner
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NTREIS Listing 102The advanced features of NTREIS Listings are explored as agents are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Learn to send automatic emails or create a personalized website for your clients to review new listings meeting their criteria. See how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep you informed of changes in your area.  Upcoming Classes: Thursday, April 26th, May 10th or May 24th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm: MCE 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Smartphones & Key Technologies - This class will introduce you to the KEY technologies needed to understand and select the right Smartphone for your business needs. This class outlines hardware, software, and purchasing plans to consider. Designed for new and experienced agents to become more productive in the real estate business. Upcoming Class: Monday, April 30th from 9:00-11:00am; MCE 2 hours (no legal) Cost: $20 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann
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Using Smartphones - Once you have purchased your new Smartphone this session will show you how to best utilize your device and maximize productivity for your business. The focus will be on setting up TEN KEY applications and reviewing additional useful applications for the real estate business. Primary focus is on the Palm Treo 700. Each student must have a Palm Treo 700 to attend class. Upcoming Class: Monday, April 30th from 1:00pm—5:00pm; MCE 4 hours (no legal) Cost: $40 for CCAR members and $50 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann
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Quick Start (4 Day Class) - This training course helps new agents succeed. Quick Start is a comprehensive manual of real estate how–to’s, covering prospecting, using the internet, working with ZipForm® , dealing with buyers and sellers, record-keeping, ethics and more. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included daily. This is a 4 day class offered: Thursday/Friday May 3rd and 4th, and Monday/Wednesday May 7th and 9th. Cost: $180 if enrolled by 4/20/07 or $200 after 4/20/07. Class times: 8:30—5:30pm daily. Test offered Wed. May 9th from 5:30—7:00pm. 30 hours SAE (no legal) or 9 hours MCE (no legal); Instructor: B. J. Kirkpatrick.
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Publisher Basic 101 and Publisher Publisher 102 - Nothing reflects your brand identity as well as a high-quality publication, and Publisher Basic/Advanced 101 & 102 offers tools that help you efficiently create, customize, and use a wide variety of marketing communications materials that are tailored to your company’s specific needs. Both classes are offered Wednesday, May 16th – Basic from 10:00am – 12:00pm and Advanced from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. MCE: 2 hours per class (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Judy Kresich
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How to Buy Foreclosure Properties - The Texas foreclosure process from A to Z. Learn how to profit and avoid costly mistakes when buying delinquent mortgages, mechanic's liens, and homeowner association judgments at the Trustee’s Sale auction. This course will provide each student with a full explanation of the procedures, nuances, and strategies of buying distressed real estate in Texas. Upcoming Class: Friday, May 18th from 9:30am—3:00pm. MCE—5 hours (no legal) Cost: $95 for both CCAR members and non—members. Instructor: George Roddy, Jr.
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PMN/WCR “Harnessing the Power” - This course will teach you how to harness the power of performance management skills to challenge yourself, to manage your time effectively, to build credibility and develop a personal vision. What separates the best from the rest? You will learn how to eliminate the obstacles that conspire to prevent you from rising to the next level—in both business and personal life. This class is hosted by CCAR & WCR. You will receive credit towards both PMN and ABR designations. Upcoming Class: Thursday, May 31st, from 8:30am—4:30pm. Cost: $99 for CCAR members and $109 for non-members. MCE 7 hours (no legal). Instructor: Pat Strong
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Basics of Digital Photography - The image you display in today's highly competitive business world should be the best, whether it's on the web, on your business card, or your printed materials. Upcoming class: Wednesday, June 13th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm: MCE: 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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DESIGNATIONS
April 16th Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-5:30 GRI - 1 (4 day class - Click for times)
May 3rd Thurs.- Wed. 8:30-5:30 Quick Start (4 day class - Click for times)
May 31st Thurs. 8:30 - 4:30 PMN/WCR "Harnessing the Power"
June 4th Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 - 5:30 GRI -2 (4 day class - Click for times)

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GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute - Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Upcoming Class: GRI -1 Mon-Fri, April 16 th – 20 th or GRI –2 Mon-Fri, June 4th –8th from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily, (except Tuesday – 10:00am – 6:30pm) SAE - 30 hours; MCE - 9 hours (no legal) Cost: $250 Instructors: GRI –1 Bob Baker, Jan Agee, and Scott Drescher and Pat Strong for GRI 2.
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Quick Start (4 Day Class) - This training course helps new agents succeed. Quick Start is a comprehensive manual of real estate how–to’s, covering prospecting, using the internet, working with ZipForm ® , dealing with buyers and sellers, record-keeping, ethics and more. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included daily. This is a 4 day class offered: Thursday/Friday May 3rd and 4th, and Monday/Wednesday May 7th and 9th. Cost: $180 if enrolled by 4/20/07 or $200 after 4/20/07. Class times: 8:30—5:30pm daily. Test offered Wed. May 9th from 5:30—7:00pm. 30 hours SAE (no legal) or 9 hours MCE (no legal); Instructor: B. J. Kirkpatrick.
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PMN/WCR “Harnessing the Power” - This course will teach you how to harness the power of performance management skills to challenge yourself, to manage your time effectively, to build credibility and develop a personal vision. What separates the best from the rest? You will learn how to eliminate the obstacles that conspire to prevent you from rising to the next level—in both business and personal life. This class is hosted by CCAR & WCR. You will receive credit for both PMN & ABR designations. Upcoming Class: Thursday, May 31st, from 8:30am—4:30pm. Cost: $99 for CCAR members and $109 for non-members. MCE 7 hours (no legal). Instructor: Pat Strong
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MLS
April 20th Friday 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Advanced 102
April 24th Tues. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Basic 101
April 26th Thurs. 1:30-4:30 NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
May 8th Tues. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Basic 101
May 10th Thurs. 1:30-4:30 NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
May 22nd Tues. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Basic 101
May 24th Thurs. 1:30-4:30 NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
May 31st Thurs. 1:30-4:30 WyldFyre Advanced 102

 

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WyldFyre Advanced 102 - WyldFyre offers several features in addition to those offered in WyldFyre Basic 101. WyldFyre Advanced 102 allows users to: Prepare comprehensive and customized CMAs and Buyer Tours; customize reports; use continuous Auto-Play Slide Show to showcase properties; E-mail the listings, Hot sheet and client updates; and download MLS data to their computers. Upcoming Classes: Friday, April 20th and Thursday, May 31st from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. MCE: 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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WyldFyre Basic 101 Let the bright colorful graphics and smart intuitive screens guide you through WyldFyre Listings…and once you have the information, you can customize it to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming Classes: (All classes offered on Tuesdays) April 24th and May 8th & 22nd from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. MCE: 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $24 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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NTREIS Listings 102The advanced features of NTREIS Listings are explored as agents are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Learn to send automatic emails or create a personalized website for your clients to review new listings meeting their criteria. See how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep you informed of changes in your area.  Upcoming Classes: Thursday, April 26th, May 10th or May 24th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm: MCE 3 hours (no legal) Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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TREC
April 25th Wed./Fri. 8:30-5:00 FREE MCE (2 day/15 hr Contracts & Negotiations w/Legal)
May 23rd Wed./Fri. 8:30-5:00 FREE MCE (2 day/15 hr Contracts & Negotiations w/Legal)

 

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FREE MCE (2 day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/legal) - Day 1 of this 2 day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics”. Day 2 includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding the contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming Classes: Wed/Fri, April 25 th & 27th or May 23rd & 25th from 8:30am – 5:00pm. MCE 15 hours including 6 hours TREC legal) Cost: FREE to CCAR members and $75 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker
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WE NEED YOU!!!

NEEDED – Education Ambassador Auditors for CCAR Classes!

One of the ways CCAR shines above the others is through our many volunteers. The association receives numerous letters, emails and thank you notes, with compliments regarding how much you enjoyed attending classes at CCAR due to the dedication and hospitality presented.

The Education Committee coordinates countless volunteer hours every month by auditing Education MCE/SAE and designation courses held at CCAR. Auditors work at the registration desk, ensure students are in the room during class, help to keep order in the classroom, and assist the instructor as needed.

With so many opportunities to audit classes at CCAR, the Education Committee is looking for Ambassador-Auditors to help. As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work”. You do not have to be a member of the Education Committee to help with this task. Just send an email responding to this request to Education@ccar.net . Thank you!!!

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