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NEWS RELEASES
Real
Estate Visionaries Dave Liniger And Larry Kendall Speak At
Sell-a-bration® 2005 In Las Vegas
CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2004 Dave Liniger, the founder and chairman
of the board for RE/MAX International Inc., and Larry Kendall,
the founder and chairman of The Group Inc. Real Estate Company
in Northern Colorado, are widely recognized as real estate
powerhouses willing to share their wisdom. Attendees of Sell-a-bration®
2005 in Las Vegas, the annual educational event hosted by
the Council of Residential Specialists, will have the unusual
opportunity to listen to both of these leaders at the event's
Opening Session on Feb. 8, 2005, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the
Paris Las Vegas Hotel.
Moderated by Howard Brinton, founder of Star Power Systems,
Liniger and Kendall will kick off Sell-a-bration® with
the Opening Session entitled Distinguishing Your Service.
"All three of these men have amazing careers, legacies
and knowledge of our profession," says Ingrid Glancy,
CRS, CIPS, 2004 president-elect of the Council of Residential
Specialists. "They come from similar beginnings but have
found different niches in real estate."
In Distinguishing Your Service, Brinton, Kendall and Liniger
will discuss their perspectives on:
- History and evolution of the industry, particularly the
future;
- Differences between successful and average agents;
- How education makes a difference in success versus failure;
and
- How companies can survive and thrive regardless of size.
This panel brings together the first and only three recipients
of the CRS Special Achievement Award Brinton in 2002, Liniger
in 2003 and Kendall in 2004 which recognizes their contributions
to the industry. Brinton is the founder of Star Power Systems
and is a nationally recognized speaker and author. Together
with his team of Star Power Stars, Brinton is working in partnership
with the Council of Residential Specialists to plan and execute
Sell-a-bration® 2005.
"We would like to put the credit and focus back on the
agents of this industry, and how their personal endeavors
continue to raise the bar," Brinton says.
Liniger is an established visionary and role model, and is
the co-founder of RE/MAX International Inc. with his wife,
Gail. The company is now the largest privately owned real
estate franchising company with more than 82,000 agents and
4,500 offices in 43 countries.
Kendall is one of 12 founding partners of The Group Inc.,
a firm headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo. Today, the firm
has seven offices and about 237 partners with 2003 gross sales
of $1.5 billion. Kendall also developed the content for the
two CRS-approved one-day courses, Ninja Selling I and Ninja
Selling II. In 1999, he generously gave the teaching rights
away for free to Walter J. Frey, CRS, with the only stipulation
that the CRS Instructors help change the industry's mindset.
"This Opening Session is not to be missed," says
Gail Flagel, CRS, 2004 president of the Council of Residential
Specialists. "Participants will discover great diversity
of thought about the industry from three of its most respected
leaders. This session will set the stage for a strong educational
program about how to deliver unparalleled service to your
clients."
Sell-a-bration® 2005 will be held Feb. 8 - 10, 2005,
at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. The program includes keynote
speeches, breakout sessions and networking events, and is
open to all Realtors®. For more details and up-to-date
program information, visit www.sellabration.com.
The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit
affiliate of the National Association of Realtors® with
approximately 40,000 members, awards the Certified Residential
Specialist (CRS) Designation to experienced Realtors®
who have completed advanced professional training.
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Bet for Council of Residential Specialists' Sell-a-bration®
2005
CHICAGO, September 10, 2004 The synergy of Sell-a-bration®
is coming to Las Vegas in 2005. Hosted by the Council of Residential
Specialists, in partnership with Howard Brinton, the founder
of Star Power Systems, Sell-a-bration® is an annual education
and networking forum for Realtors® and will be held from
Feb. 8 to 10, 2005, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. Agents from
across the country will gather to absorb the knowledge from
keynote speeches and breakout sessions, as well as interact
with colleagues at networking lunches and receptions.
"The connection between CRS and Star Power is ever-present
at Sell-a-bration®, bringing together Realtors® who
are dedicated to furthering their residential real estate
careers," says Ingrid Glancy, CRS, 2004 president-elect
of the Council. "Speakers and session leaders will bring
their day-to-day experiences, education and proven capacity
for sharing. Attendees will bring their professionalism and
promotional materials to take advantage of the numerous referral-building
opportunities this event presents."
In addition to being the founder of Star Power Systems, Brinton
is a nationally recognized speaker, author and coach for the
real estate industry. His team of Star Power Stars, many of
whom will be moderators and panelists at the 10 breakout sessions
at Sell-a-bration®, are top-producing agents with a proven
desire to share their secrets of success. Brinton himself
will lead the opening session on Tuesday, Feb. 8, the general
session on Wednesday, Feb. 9, and the closing panel discussion
on Thursday, Feb. 10.
Event keynote speakers include tax expert and Council Senior
Instructor Chris Bird, who will help agents "Keep MORE
for You and Give LESS to the IRS!" and Michael Russer,
a.k.a. Mr. Internet®, in "E-Productivity™: The
New Standard for Getting Things Done."
The 10 breakout sessions feature one moderator and three
panelists who will bring unparalleled experience as top-producing
agents, CRS Designees and/or Star Power Stars. Session topics
include: wealth building; handling objections; capturing listings
in hot markets; negotiating; successful single agents and
small teams; referrals; building teams; hot technology for
2005; venturing into commercial real estate; and prospecting.
Three of the sessions will be moderated by Council Senior
Instructors: Del Bain, CRS; Chuck Bode, CRS; and Rolf Anderson,
CRS. Breakout sessions are scheduled throughout the days on
Wednesday, Feb. 9, and Thursday, Feb. 10, and each session
will be offered twice.
"Breakout sessions are the chance for attendees to individualize
the experience and choose topics that best support their businesses,"
Brinton says. "We've found that attendees cherish this
format. It keeps them sharp, focused and able to maximize
their learning."
Networking is also a key component to a successful Sell-a-bration®.
A welcome reception, technology showcase, networking lunches
and a fun night of dinner, drinks and dancing, as well as
intermittent breaks to mingle and encourage referrals are
scheduled.
Sell-a-bration® 2005 is open to all Realtors®. For
more details and up-to-date program information, visit www.sellabration.com.
The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit
affiliate of the National Association of Realtors® with
approximately 40,000 members, awards the Certified Residential
Specialist (CRS) Designation to experienced Realtors®
who have completed advanced professional training.
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