Charleston Real Estate in Review 2009

by admin on February 5, 2010

The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR) has completed a nice video summarizing the Charleston Real Estate market in 2009.  It explains the gains that have been made in the local real estate market and areas that we still to improve on to have a strong real estate market. What do you think of it?

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Charleston Real Estate Agent Technology Training Begins Feb 2nd

by admin on January 30, 2010

Charleston Real Estate Agent Technology TrainingHow would you like to improve your Internet lead generation by 60% in just 12 weeks?

Real Estate Agents who have completed this course have improved their Internet lead generation by over 60%!

Each week, we will address a different topic providing in-depth discussion and solutions to improve online lead generation.

Next series of Charleston Real Estate Technology Classes are starting February 2nd.

Time: 11am to Noon every Tuesday.

Location:

Classroom: Training Room 8992 University Blvd, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29406  Click here for Directions

Online Classroom: Fuze Meeting login For audio dial 1-775-269-3893 and select Room# 262501

These classes are open to all real estate agents.

Class Schedule

Feb 2nd: The Master Plan – Starting with your Website

Feb 9th: SEO with Google

Feb 16th: SEO with Bing and Yahoo

Feb 23rd: No Classes — At Keller Williams Realty Family Reunion

Mar 2nd: Optimizing your Listing Portals (Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow)

Mar 9th: Blogging for Leads

Mar 16th: Blogging using Video and Photographs

Mar 23rd: Developing Clients using Facebook

Mar 30th: Developing Professional Relationships and Clients using Linked-in

Apr 6th:  Broadcasting to Sphere of Influence using Twitter

Apr 13th: Tools to Improve your website (Walk Score, Dwellicous,Technorati, Real Estate Wiki etc)

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How to Use Linked-in (or The Facebook for Business)

January 26, 2010

Today at Noon, we will be teaching agents how to build their real estate business clients sphere of influence by using Linked-in.   Here is what we will cover:

What is Linked-in (  or “Facebook for Business”)
How build relationships with professional clients on Linked-in
How to set up an Linked-in account
Learn Linked-in built-in tools
Tips [...]

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Help Haiti Victims by March 1st, 2010 and get a Deduction on Your 2009 Taxes

January 23, 2010

The President has signed into a law a bill (H.R. 4462)  to allow 2010 charitable contributions for Haiti relief to be deducted on your 2009 return.
The deduction is allowed on the 2009 return if:
[1] You make it between Jan 11, 2010 and March 1, 2010,
[2] It is a cash contribution (if you use your phone [...]

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Mount Pleasant Wants Your Input – Help Shape Your Community!

January 21, 2010

The Town of Mount Pleasant is seeking your input to help shape the future of our great town.  I encourage to check out the new web-blog WWW.ideasformp.com.
They have great information and photos on the Town of  Mount Pleasant.  There are 2 simple surveys for both businesses and residents.  Help shape the future of Mt Pleasant [...]

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Charleston Agents: Learn how to use Real Estate Workshops to build Your Business

January 19, 2010

Jim and Jeff Reitzel  built a large real estate business by focusing on real estate workshops.  Learn from them how to build your business.
Hear the interview with Jim and Jeff Reitzel:  ReitzelInterview
Results:
Jim and Jeff Reitzel had 79 sales from the workshop in 2009
How they do it:

Investor Workshop – 8 times a year

1st Time Buyer Workshop [...]

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Billy McLaughlin Made a Come Back – So Can You!

December 29, 2009

Billy Mclauglin’s life and career was the guitar until focal dystonia prevented him from playing the guitar.  Instead of quitting, he started over using his other hand.  Watch how he plays and uses his bad hand.  We all can learn from Billy McLaughlin that no matter what is thrown at us,  we can overcome the [...]

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Charleston Real Estate Agents – Why Gary Keller Says You Should Attend Family Reunion

December 7, 2009

Gary Keller explains why it is important for Charleston real estate agents to attend the 10th annual Keller Williams Family Reunion.  I agree with Gary, that with the huge shift in the real estate market we need to have the latest training and education to be strong in 2010.  Click here for more information on [...]

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Charleston Real Estate Agents Time for the Red Bash

November 24, 2009

The Red Bash at Keller Williams Family Reunion is looking for talent –are you going this year to be part of fun and excitement?  Mixing New Orleans and Keller Williams agents together equals fun!  Sign up today. Keller Williams Realty Family Reunion.

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Boeing Dreamliner Groundbreaking-Good News for Charleston Real Estate

November 21, 2009

On Friday November 20th, 2009 Boeing held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dreamliner facility in Charleston SC.  The impact the 3800 scheduled new jobs in the Charleston area is being seen right now in the Charleston real estate market.   Many Boeing employees have already contacted local Keller Williams Realty Charleston agents and are searching [...]

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