January 25-27 | Lake of the Torches Resort | Lac du Flambeau

Conference Overview:
Every other year at the end of January the WRA presents its Winter Convention – one of our best-kept secrets. With fabulous winters in Wisconsin, the WRA heads north to Lac du Flambeau for three fun-filled days. Besides taking courses, visiting the Exhibits, attending workshops and a top-notch Opening Session, other activities at Winter Convention include a Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Northwoods Association of REALTORS®, Welcome Party and Reception. You can even go out on your own and enjoy snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or ice fishing – there’s something for everyone in the northwoods!

Opening Session:

How to Stay Fired Up!
January 26, 2010
Verl Workman

Are you stuck in the muck of the real estate downturn? This is not the time to sit back and watch your business crumble ... it's a time for action.
You will learn:
• How to find the abundance of opportunity all around you
• New strategies for cultivating loyalty and referrals
• The best ways to spend your time and resources on a tight budget
• The 7 biggest time wasters ... and how to avoid them
• Simple, one-minute tips to boost your sales attitude
• Seven online lead strategies you've never even considered
• What to do when you don't know what else to do
• Three exercises to help you think outside the box
• How to build a rock-solid sales and marketing strategy

Two lucky winners will receive a $150 WRA credit. Must be present to win.

Course Offerings:

Short Sales and Foreclosures: A CRS One-day Elective
Attendees at this class have an opportunity to win a scholarship! A drawing will be held to award two $125 CRS scholarships for this course at Winter Convention.
CE Elective A - Risk Reduction
CE Elective E - Financing the Sale
CE Course 1 - Listing Contracts
CE Course 2 - Offer to Purchase
CE Course 3 - New Developments
CE Course 4 - Buyer Agency Agreements

See complete course details

Workshop Offerings:

Making Real Money With Social Networks
Everyday Magic
Regulatory Update
Field Guide to Social Networking
How to List, Prospect & Succeed in a Changing Market
The Systems, Techniques and Strategies to Build a First Time Home Buyer Business
Facebook: 10 Privacy Tips You Should (Absolutely) Know
Panel Discussion: Questions You Could Never Ask Your Mother
Leverage Your Listings: Get More in Return for Your Online Marketing
Be Safe
Lights, Camera, Action: Creating Amazing Listing Videos
Exceptional E-mail: Learn Seven Ways to Maximize Outlook!
Business Sale Basics
Tax Changes Affecting Real Estate
Your Book of Business: Using the Internet to Create Quality Leads and Contacts
Financing the Sale
Land Contracts and Lease with Option

Why attend?

	Hear nationally-known speaker Verl Workman's Opening Session on How to Stay Fired Up!
	Complete three to 18 hours of your continuing education in one location!
	Network with your colleagues from around the state.
	Visit the Exhibitors for products and services to enhance your business.
	Enjoy all that a Wisconsin Winter has to offer in the beautiful northwoods.

Attention Rotarians:
Rotary Meeting
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Do you need a “Make Up”? Invest an hour of your convention time to meet and share with other Rotarians. Share what works for your club and hear what works for others.

Your Host, Pete Weyenberg
President Elect, Neenah Rotary, District 6270, Club 2749
The Future of Rotary Is In Your Hands

Exhibit Space and Sponsorship

Coffee and rolls sponsors, speaker sponsors, welcome party and reception sponsors. If you are interested in becoming involved with Winter Convention, please contact Debbie Thacker at dthacker@wra.org or 800-279-1972 or 608-241-2047, ext. 256.

Exhibit Space/Sponsorship Reservation Form.