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It's a Tech Jungle Out There
You're not kidding. With so much information being thrown around, technology is driving you crazy, and you've got a business to run. Our solution ... take a walk on the wild side. Don't fight the latest technology, join in and watch business get better. We know what you need, so we've made it very easy for you. Just a few simple steps will get you there:
Step One: Take a deep breath, then get out your calendar and mark October 6-8, 2002 with a big X indicating you're busy those days. Where will you be? At the Kalahari in Wisconsin
Dells, attending the WRA 2002 Convention.
Step Two: Next, go on a
tour of the adventure awaiting you at this year's convention.
You'll want to:
- Peruse the program schedule;
- Take a look at the Special Events details, like the "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" Icebreaker Dance, Golf at Trappers Turn, the Chairman's Reception and the Mud Hut Party;
- Find out how to get your hands on the winning raffle ticket for a 2003 Jeep Wrangler;
- Register online (by Aug. 15 for early bird rates) for a chance to win FREE registration;
- Use the Personal Itinerary Planner to schedule your time before you even arrive;
- Check out the list of exhibitors who will be displaying their wares;
- Plan to bring your entire family to this popular family resort.
Don't Forget the Scavenger Hunt
Look for the jungle animals on the convention Web site and click on them to register for our drawings on Sept. 15, 2002. Each icon represents a different drawing so find one or find all three for your chance to WIN!
Win a $75 gift certificate for Ingraffia's Restaurant (located in the Kalahari Resort).
Win a $50 gift certificate at Damon's restaurant (located next to the Kalahari Resort).
Win golf for one valued at $70 for the Trappers Turn Golf Club on Sunday Oct. 6, 2002 starting at 10 a.m.
Fabulous Workshops including a Technology Extravaganza
Choose from 40 possible workshops!
Here's a sampling (a complete list can be found at the convention
website)
10 Magic Marketing Miracles
How to Succeed in All RE Cycles
Coaching Your Clients to Victory
Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Variables in Negotiation
Managing Your Office to the Top
The Power in Your Palm
This Mold House
Power Planning for 2003
Burnout Prevention 101
From Success to Super Stardom
Avoid Becoming Buyer Rep Road Kill
Personal Safety and Security
Plus...
This year's line up includes 15 workshops that make up our Technology Extravaganza.
Microsoft Outlook-Nuts and Bolts
E-mail Marketing Using Hot Marketer
Brochure Development Using MS Publisher
Power Presentations Using Power Point
Automate Your Front Desk
Creating Virtual Tours
Top Producer
Working with Digital Photos
Using Windows XP
ZipForm 5.0 Tips and Tricks
Internet Browsers
The How-to of Digital Photography and Scanning
Building a Killer Web Site Using FrontPage
How to Avoid and Repair Viruses
The courses in the Technology Extravaganza are first-come, first-serve due to limited seating.
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www.wra.org: Beauty of the Beast
by Sonja
Penner
With over 1,700 pages on www.wra.org, it truly is a beast. I use the term endearingly (most of the time), to demonstrate the size and sophistication of this entity that has become your virtual association. The beauty of it is, it provides added value to our members. We can provide more information to our members, on more topics, and in a more comprehensive form than ever before. And, it's available 24 hours-a-day.
In light of the recent award bestowed upon us from NAR, I'm compelled to share why
www.wra.org is such a valuable resource. I think the site statistics demonstrate this best. Statistics show the areas of the site that are most popular with members "in the know" ... and consumers.
Here are the top ten most visited areas of our site.
Education
This area of the site has a complete schedule with course descriptions, printable brochures and online registration.
REALTORŪ Resources
These resource pages provide a clearinghouse of information on HOT topics like mold, agency, lead-based paint, disclosure and much more.
Products
You can purchase everything from forms to pins online.
Online Publications
All of our publications are online ...Wisconsin REALTORŪ, Legal Update, Appraisal News and more.
Become a
REALTORŪ
This section tells the when, where and how to those interested in a career in real estate.
Public Affairs
Includes information about land-use issues, legislative bill tracking and important contact information.
Consumer Resources
Home buyer and seller information (emphasizing why consumers would be well served to use a
REALTORŪ), about Wisconsin, links to property Web sites.
Legal Services
The Legal Services section includes loads of legal information including the Legal Hotline Library and the Legal Update Library, an online Hotline submission form and much more.
Calendar of Events
This area offers a quick and easy way to see what's coming up. It links right to registration.
myWRA
Provides you with your personal WRA education history including what courses you have taken and when, what courses you still need and what you are currently registered for; your committee service history; membership/contact information as it appears in our data base; and create your own "favorites" list for
www.wra.org.
More than 2,900 (24 percent) REALTORŪ members have created an account on
www.wra.org, giving them access to all the members-only Legal Services information, their personal data in myWRA, and an enhanced registration/shopping experience. And,
www.wra.org statistics show the site draws more than 11,000 unique visitors and 17,000+ visitor sessions per month.
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Check the Latest Housing Stats Online
The Wisconsin housing market performed very well during the first quarter of 2002 compared to last year, according to the latest housing statistics released by the National Association of
REALTORSŪ (NAR).
To get the sales and median price numbers for the first quarter, go online to
www.wra.org/Consumer_Resources/About_Wisconsin/housingstats.asp.
Also, see the WRA press release regarding the information at www.wra.org/online_pubs/press_releases/pr0502.htm.
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