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Publisher Basic 101 and Publisher Advanced 102 – Nothing reflects your brand identity as well as a high-quality publication, and Basic/Advanced Publisher 101 and 102 offer tools that help you efficiently create, customize and reuse a wide variety of marketing communications materials tailored to your company’s specific needs. Upcoming class: Wednesday, Jan. 9. Publisher Basic 101 from 10 a.m. – noon and Publisher Advanced 102 from 1 – 3 p.m. MCE: Two hours per class (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Judy Kresich
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E-PRO Workshop (infomercial) – Let’s get right to the point: In today's fast-paced world of real estate, you need to become an Internet professional with e-PRO®—the only technology certification program offered by the National Association of REALTORS®. Attend this FREE e-PRO Workshop to learn invaluable technology tips and how e-PRO will benefit you, plus receive a $25 discount for your e-PRO course enrollment! Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan. 10 from 9–10:30 a.m. Cost: FREE. Instructor: Doris Barnett
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ZipForm ® Desktop/Online – With ZipForm® Online, you can securely access your up-to-date forms, print them, e-mail them and close the deal on any computer with an Internet connection. As a Texas REALTOR®, you get this versatile tool for free. Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan 24 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructors: Tom Pollard or Stacey Buettner
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Real Estate Fundamentals for PDA’s & TREO Smartphones (Palm Operating Systems only) – This three-hour class is designed to educate the real estate professional on how to get the most out of their investment. Course topics include:

• Find the easiest way to navigate your way around your PDA/Smartphone.
• Learn the six different ways to input data on your device.
• Manage your contacts with simple steps of entry, categories, printing and retrieval.
• Use the calendar to track all of your events, meetings and social functions.
• Organize all of your “sticky notes” in one place where they won’t blow away.
• Record passwords, codes, children’s/spouse’s sizes, etc. all in one place.
• Discover tricks and tips to get the most out of your device.

Upcoming class: Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m.–noon. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $30 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology Consultant
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Advanced eKey for the Real Estate Professional (Palm OS & Windows) (eKey Basic and Professional) –If you have made the decision to invest in a GE Supra eKey, or if you are thinking about adding this tool to your real estate arsenal, then this class is for you. This course will teach you how to set-up your device with maps, list and save searches in order to give your potential buyers the best possible service. Discover “Showing Value” and how this very powerful tool will help you guide your business and save you hours of time. Upcoming class: Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 1 – 4 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no Legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $30 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology consultant
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Beyond Fundamentals of the PDA’s and Smartphones for REALTORS® –After you attended the “Real Estate Fundamentals for PDA’s and Treo Smartphones” class did you yearn for more? This class picks up where the fundamentals left off. Course topics include:

• Learn how the pros get the most out of the devices.
• Pick up shortcuts and tips you will use daily.
• Learn to set up real estate templates using Palm programs.
• Use more programs to increase your effectiveness.
• Learn how the Task program can become a part of your daily life.
• Organize a system for important information (both business and personal) so that you can access details quickly.

Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. – noon. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $35 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology Consultant
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Smartphones for REALTORS® (Palm Operating Systems and Windows Mobile) –Do you own a Smartphone with a Palm Operating system? Are you frustrated with your Windows Mobile device? Are you tired of having a phone that is smarter than you? Then this class is a must! You have made a financial investment by buying a high tech device; now make an investment of your time to discover all the bells and whistles that you get for your money. Course topics include:

• More than 20 top tips beamed to your Palm OS Smartphone.
• Programs that can be beamed to you that increase the capabilities of your device.
• Third party software programs that are a must for the real estate professional.
• Discover how to get the most out of your phone’s functions.
• The six different ways you can dial numbers with your phone.
• How you can eliminate or reduce the number of dropped or disconnected calls by changing a few settings.
• Understanding Bluetooth technology and how it can boost your productivity and sanity.

Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan. 31 from 1 – 4 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $30 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology Consultant
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NTREIS Listings Advanced 102 – The advanced features of NTREIS listings are explored in this class, as participants are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Class participants will learn how to send automatic e-mails or create a personalized Web site for clients to review new listings that meet their criteria. In addition, agents will see how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep them informed of changes in their area. Upcoming classes: Thursday, Dec. 27, Thursday, Jan. 3, or Friday, Jan. 18 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Legal Update and Legal Ethics (TREC Legal) – These TREC mandated Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses each offer three legal hours. Upcoming class: Monday, Jan. 7 Legal Update from 9 a.m.–noon and Legal Ethics from 1–4 p.m. Cost: $15 per class for CCAR members, $25 per class for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker
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WyldFyre Basic 101 – Let the bright colorful graphics and smart intuitive screens guide you through WyldFyre Listings. Once you receive the basic information from this class, you can customize your listings to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming classes: Monday, Jan. 7 or Monday, Jan. 21 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Publisher Basic 101 and Publisher Advanced 102 – Nothing reflects your brand identity as well as a high-quality publication, and Basic/Advanced Publisher 101 and 102 offer tools that help you efficiently create, customize and reuse a wide variety of marketing communications materials tailored to your company’s specific needs. Upcoming class: Wednesday, Jan. 9. Publisher Basic 101 from 10 a.m. – noon and Publisher Advanced 102 from 1 – 3 p.m. MCE: Two hours per class (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Judy Kresich
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E-PRO Workshop (infomercial) – Let’s get right to the point: In today's fast-paced world of real estate, you need to become an Internet professional with e-PRO®—the only technology certification program offered by the National Association of REALTORS®. Attend this FREE e-PRO Workshop to learn invaluable technology tips and how e-PRO will benefit you, plus receive a $25 discount for your e-PRO course enrollment! Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan. 10 from 9–10:30 a.m. Cost: FREE. Instructor: Doris Barnett
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Realist Tax – NTREIS Realist Tax allows you to check sales statistics by county, start searches or access other Realist services from the menu bar. Additional property data has been added to the database, including sales and mortgage data, phone numbers and privacy encoding (National Do-Not-Call List, Direct Marketing Association opt-out and state non-solicitation lists), as well as geo-coding data. Mapping capabilities are also available. No longer will you have to move between Quick Search and Tax, as Realist provides all of this information in one database. Upcoming classes:

Thursday, Jan. 10 or Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.–noon. NO MCE. Cost: FREE, reservation required. Instructor: Judy Kresich
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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–3; Monday–Friday, Jan. 14–18, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesday, class will be 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). SAE: 30 hours. MCE: Nine hours (no legal). Cost: $250. Instructors: Bob Baker, Mark Porter and Jan Agee
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FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/ legal) – Day one of this two-day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics.” Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming classes: Wednesday and Friday, Jan. 23 and 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. MCE: 15 hours, including 6 hours TREC legal. Cost: FREE to CCAR members, $75 for non-members. Instructor: Peggy Santmyer
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ZipForm ® Desktop/Online – With ZipForm® Online, you can securely access your up-to-date forms, print them, e-mail them and close the deal on any computer with an Internet connection. As a Texas REALTOR®, you get this versatile tool for free. Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan 24 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructors: Tom Pollard or Stacey Buettner
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WyldFyre Advanced 102 – WyldFyre Advanced 102 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 with Report Writer, e-mail listings, utilize hot sheets and create client updates. Upcoming class: Monday, Jan. 28 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Real Estate Fundamentals for PDA’s & TREO Smartphones (Palm Operating Systems only) – This three-hour class is designed to educate the real estate professional on how to get the most out of their investment. Course topics include:

• Find the easiest way to navigate your way around your PDA/Smartphone.
• Learn the six different ways to input data on your device.
• Manage your contacts with simple steps of entry, categories, printing and retrieval.
• Use the calendar to track all of your events, meetings and social functions.
• Organize all of your “sticky notes” in one place where they won’t blow away.
• Record passwords, codes, children’s/spouse’s sizes, etc. all in one place.
• Discover tricks and tips to get the most out of your device.

Upcoming class: Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m.–noon. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $30 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology Consultant
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Advanced eKey for the Real Estate Professional (Palm OS & Windows) (eKey Basic and Professional) –If you have made the decision to invest in a GE Supra eKey, or if you are thinking about adding this tool to your real estate arsenal, then this class is for you. This course will teach you how to set-up your device with maps, list and save searches in order to give your potential buyers the best possible service. Discover “Showing Value” and how this very powerful tool will help you guide your business and save you hours of time. Upcoming class: Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 1 – 4 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no Legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $30 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology consultant
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Beyond Fundamentals of the PDA’s and Smartphones for REALTORS® –After you attended the “Real Estate Fundamentals for PDA’s and Treo Smartphones” class did you yearn for more? This class picks up where the fundamentals left off. Course topics include:

• Learn how the pros get the most out of the devices.
• Pick up shortcuts and tips you will use daily.
• Learn to set up real estate templates using Palm programs.
• Use more programs to increase your effectiveness.
• Learn how the Task program can become a part of your daily life.
• Organize a system for important information (both business and personal) so that you can access details quickly.

Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. – noon. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $35 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology Consultant
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Smartphones for REALTORS® (Palm Operating Systems and Windows Mobile) –Do you own a Smartphone with a Palm Operating system? Are you frustrated with your Windows Mobile device? Are you tired of having a phone that is smarter than you? Then this class is a must! You have made a financial investment by buying a high tech device; now make an investment of your time to discover all the bells and whistles that you get for your money. Course topics include:

• More than 20 top tips beamed to your Palm OS Smartphone.
• Programs that can be beamed to you that increase the capabilities of your device.
• Third party software programs that are a must for the real estate professional.
• Discover how to get the most out of your phone’s functions.
• The six different ways you can dial numbers with your phone.
• How you can eliminate or reduce the number of dropped or disconnected calls by changing a few settings.
• Understanding Bluetooth technology and how it can boost your productivity and sanity.

Upcoming class: Thursday, Jan. 31 from 1 – 4 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $35 for non-members. Instructor: Dick Betts, Technology Consultant
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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– 3; Monday–Friday, Jan. 14–18, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesday, class will be 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). SAE: 30 hours. MCE: Nine hours (no legal). Cost: $250. Instructors: Bob Baker, Mark Porter and Jan Agee
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CRS 200 “Business Planning & Marketing” - A strong foundation is the key to building a successful real estate career. Business Planning and Marketing will help students learn the fundamentals of business planning. Students will be able to identify the benefits of a business plan, develop income goals using the budgeting process, and create a marketing plan to meet their goals and objectives. These business essentials will help generate increased profit and productivity. Required equipment: Standard calculator.

Course content:

• Business plan development
• Prospecting techniques
• Budgeting and cost analysis
• Personal promotion techniques

Upcoming class: Wednesday–Thursday, Feb. 6–7 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: $275 if registered by January 28, $325 after January 28. Instructor: Pat Zaby
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NTREIS Listings Advanced 102 – The advanced features of NTREIS listings are explored in this class, as participants are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Class participants will learn how to send automatic e-mails or create a personalized Web site for clients to review new listings that meet their criteria. In addition, agents will see how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep them informed of changes in their area. Upcoming classes: Thursday, Dec. 27, Thursday, Jan. 3, or Friday, Jan. 18 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $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. Once you receive the basic information from this class, you can customize your listings to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming classes: Monday, Jan. 7 or Monday, Jan. 21 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Realist Tax – NTREIS Realist Tax allows you to check sales statistics by county, start searches or access other Realist services from the menu bar. Additional property data has been added to the database, including sales and mortgage data, phone numbers and privacy encoding (National Do-Not-Call List, Direct Marketing Association opt-out and state non-solicitation lists), as well as geo-coding data. Mapping capabilities are also available. No longer will you have to move between Quick Search and Tax, as Realist provides all of this information in one database. Upcoming classes:

Thursday, Jan. 10 or Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.–noon. NO MCE. Cost: FREE, reservation required. Instructor: Judy Kresich
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Rapattoni – Rapattoni MLS puts your association in the MLS driver’s seat! Because it is Web-based, Rapattoni MLS enables you to offer your own multiple listing service right from your association’s Web page. In addition, an entire menu of staff-level tools and reports enables your authorized staff members to manage agents, listings and many system preferences easily, right in the MLS. Upcoming class: Monday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m.–noon. No MCE. Cost: FREE for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. A no-show fee will be invoiced to the agent if cancellation is not received 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Instructor: Stacey Buettner. 
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WyldFyre Advanced 102 – WyldFyre Advanced 102 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 with Report Writer, e-mail listings, utilize hot sheets and create client updates. Upcoming class: Monday, Jan. 28 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt
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Legal Update and Legal Ethics (TREC Legal) – These TREC mandated Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses each offer three legal hours. Upcoming class: Monday, Jan. 7 Legal Update from 9 a.m.–noon and Legal Ethics from 1–4 p.m. Cost: $15 per class for CCAR members, $25 per class for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker
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FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/ legal) – Day one of this two-day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics.” Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming classes: Wednesday and Friday, Jan. 23 and 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. MCE: 15 hours, including 6 hours TREC legal. Cost: FREE to CCAR members, $75 for non-members. Instructor: Peggy Santmyer
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Education Ambassador-Monitors Needed for CCAR Classes!

The Education Committee coordinates countless volunteer hours every month by monitoring Education MCE/SAE and designation courses held at CCAR. Monitors 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 monitor classes at CCAR, the Education Committee is looking for Ambassador-Monitors 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.

Remember: A benefit of monitoring is the knowledge and education received from sitting in on the class. If you’re interested in becoming an Education Ambassador-Monitor, please send an e-mail to: education@ccar.net, subject: We Need You!
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Win Free Designation Classes

To participate in the giveaway, just attend the January networking meetings in Allen, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney or Wylie. One free class will be given away at each meeting.

CCAR will give away one certificate per networking meeting, eligible for a free ABR, SRES, CRS or GRI course of your choosing during 2008. A basket marked “Designation Drawing” will be avai