June 1 Deadline for $99 special price – Terry Watson to Teach a Class – JUNE 28th – Register Today!!!
The Mile High Chapter of WCR and JCAR are offering Effective Negotiating for Real Estate Professionals with Terry Watson on June 28th. Watson is a nationally known dynamic speaker and instructor.
Working on your PMN or ABR designations? If so, this class is perfect for you.
Register Today!
Don’t Forget the Business Resource Meeting this Thursday- May 12
May Business Resource Meeting
May 12, 2011 — 11:00-1:00
Susie Wargin, 9 News Morning Sports Anchor:
5 Steps to Getting off the Bench…how to get into the game and not just be on the sidelines
How to Subscribe to the Mile High WCR Blog
I just wanted to let you all know how to subscribe to the WCR Blog, if you have not already done so because you could not figure it out.
The only feedback I have been getting to the blog are spam comments, which I reject and mark as spam. So, I would love to get some real feedback from our members. 
First go to the bottom of the blog page and click on the orange rss logo
Then on the next page on the right panel at the bottom is a “Subscribe in Mail” button, click on that and it should set up the feed to your email. It will come into an rss feed section of your email, so you will only need to check it when a post pops in there.
Please encourage all Mile High WCR members to get hooked on the blog. Thank you!!!
Be Safe at those Open Houses
This came for our WCR State President, Kaeti Bancroft.
—– AAR was notified this morning of an incident at an open house over the weekend. A female REALTOR® was hosting an open house in Tuscany on Saturday when a very tall, heavy set, well groomed male with a foreign accent and large scar on the right side of his forehead entered the home. According to the REALTOR®, he started making derogatory comments to her, became very aggressive and approached her with some unusual mannerisms. Fortunately, some other guests arrived and he left immediately.
AAR encourages you to follow the tips below to maintain your safety at open houses.
Carol Reed
Chief Executive Officer
Aurora Association of REALTORS®
10 Tips for Holding a Safe Open House
Open houses can be a great sales tool-but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe:
1. If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.
2. Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.
3. Upon entering a house for the first time, check all rooms and determine several “escape” routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.
4. Make sure that if you were to escape by the back door, you could escape from the backyard. Frequently, high fences surround yards that contain swimming pools or hot tubs.
5. Have all open house visitors sign in. Ask for full name, address, phone number and e-mail.
6. When showing the house, always walk behind the prospect. Direct them; don’t lead them. Say, for example, “The kitchen is on your left,” and gesture for them to go ahead of you.
7. Avoid attics, basements, and getting trapped in small rooms.
8. Notify someone in your office, your answering service, a friend or a relative that you will be calling in every hour on the hour. And if you don’t call, they are to call you.
9. Inform a neighbor that you will be showing the house and ask if he or she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the ordinary.
10. Don’t assume that everyone has left the premises at the end of an open house. Check all of the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors. Be prepared to defend yourself, if necessary.
(Sources: Washington Real Estate Safety Council; City of Mesa, Arizona; Nevada County Board of REALTORS®; Georgia Real Estate Commission)
2011 First Quarter Newsletter has been published
The Mile High WCR 2011 first quarter newsletter has been published. To find out what’s going on in the chapter click on the image to read all the chapter news.
Mile High WCR Featured Members Now on Website
Just to let you know, we have just updated the Mile High WCR website with 3 featured members. Featured Realtor® – Mary Barela-Cordova; Featured New Member – Stacey Schalk; and Featured Affiliate – Cheryl Talley.
Go to MileHighWCR.org, Scroll over on the “WCR News” tab to read about our featured members.
The original pages for Featured Realtor® and Featured New Member were not complete and have just been updated.
Come Join the WCR Colorado State Meeting After REALTOR Rally
Following REALTOR Rally on March 8th, the WCR Colorado State Chapter will be hosting a Happy Hour & Networking Meeting.
Time: 4:30 – 7:30
Cost: $10
RSVP to Kaeti Bancroft, Bancoff@comcast.net – 303.525.2226
Location: Bubba Gumps Shrimp Company, 1437 California Street, Denver (50 yards from the Colorado Convention Center.
Special Presentation: Marketing Videos with ANIMOTO by Kelly Johnson from Cornerstone Virtual Assistant. Kelly is a published author, social media strategist and virtual event specialist.
WCR Members and Non-members Welcome
SAFETY PRESENTED BY ANDREW WOOTEN
Title: SAFETY PRESENTED BY ANDREW WOOTEN
Location: SMDRA
Link out: Click here
Description: What is the most dangerous part of your day? Learn how to protect yourself, your clients and your listings. Two sessions. Great information to pass along to your clients, co-workers and family.
Date: 2010-08-18
Professional Standards: Keeping Your Promise
Title: Professional Standards: Keeping Your Promise
Location: WEBINAR
Link out: Click here
Description: Join Robert Morris, international speaker and trainer, as he addresses the principles of professional standards and ethics in today’s real estate market.
Start Time: 2:30pm MT
Date: 2010-06-24
