Archives for February 2011

Education in Northern Colorado is heating up!  Coming up on February 24th, two classes never before offered in our area:

10:00-11:00     203K FHA Rehab Loans by Teri Evans, 1 hr CE, $15

     What rehab and remodel costs are allowed; whether you’re a listing broker with some inventory that needs fresh options, or you’re working with a Buyer who doesn’t have the funds to make improvements, the FHA 203K program may be just the answer.  Find out more about these benefits in this class!

**Lunch provided by Premier Mortgage Group**

12:00-4:00       Cracking the Credit Code by Chandra Hall, 4 hrs CE, $45

     Discover the effect of the economy on home ownership, how the credit scoring system works & how they impact purchasing power, what can be done to improve credit scores—an agents’ legal role in helping; FHA, VA & Conventional financing guidelines & rules; a systemized marketing plan for you.

Take both of these highly beneficial courses and save $5!  Sponsored by Fidelity National Title; please RSVP to Jennifer at 970-212-7711.  Classes held at Eheart Interior Solutions on the SE corner of I-25 & Hwy 34.  See more information at http://www.facebook.com/#!/FNTCNorthernColorado.

This month, Northern Colorado is particularly fortunate to welcome national speaker and real estate instructor Brad Hanks!  Brad is a guru in the realm of social media networking and will offer two highly beneficial courses:

February 17th, 9:00-12:00, Social Media Means Business, 3 hrs CE, $39

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and WordPress.  Five years ago these sites were unknown to most of us.  Today they’re how we keep current on our friends’ activities and stay connected.  But is there a way to use these sites as business drivers?

 Absolutely!  Social media is one of the most effective and inexpensive tools you can use to extend your brand and deliver your message.  It’s being used by companies and individuals to build a steady pipeline of prospects, converting those prospects into customers.  And it doesn’t matter what product or service is being offered – financial services, photography, construction equipment or widgets – these businesses are using social media with success.  In short, they’re making money with social media!

You can learn how to make the leap to social media success with this powerful session on using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and a host of other social media tools in your business.  Learn how to attract customers with a Facebook fan page, connect with influencers and decision makers on LinkedIn, and use Twitter as your secret selling weapon.  Find out why you should have a YouTube channel and what benefit blogging can bring to building your brand. 

In this 3-hour session you’ll learn the power of these networks and see some of the tips and shortcuts that can save you time.  By the time you’re done with this program, you’ll be sold on the power of social media!

February 17th, 1:00-4:00, Hands-On LinkedIn Training, no CE, $39

Bring your laptop and implement tools and tricks for LinkedIn to maximize your business! LinkedIn is far more than just a site to post your resume; maximize the numerous benefits of this social media site by attending this course.

Save $$$ – only $60 total if you attend both classes!

For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/FNTCNorthernColorado. RSVP to Jennifer at 970-212-7711.