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WEDNESDAY, 2/8/06

THURSDAY, 2/9/06

FRIDAY, 2/10/06

SATURDAY, 2/11/06


WEDNESDAY, 2/8/06


3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sell-a-bration® Registration

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Course Registration

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Event – Registration Required

International Real Estate for Local Markets
Before Sell-a-bration®, learn the practical aspects of international brokerage, networking, marketing and selling by attending this course (formally CIPS Essentials). You will also earn one elective credit for the CIPS and CRS Designations.

Speaker: Jorge Cantero
(Part 1) – CRS One-Day Approved Course*
This course is only open to Sell-a-bration® attendees.


THURSDAY, 2/9/06


8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sell-a-bration® Registration

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Event – Registration Required
International Real Estate for Local Markets
Speaker: Jorge Cantero
(Part 2) – CRS One-Day Approved Course*

1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Vendor Displays

5:00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Opening Session: "Modeling Your Business for Today's Consumer"
How well are you positioned to meet the market where they're at today and into the future? What is it sellers are looking for and how well are you positioned to deliver services that meet their demands? This session brings the author of a recent comprehensive consumer market study who will answer these questions for you. In addition, you'll hear how top CRS's are adapting their practices to meet the changing market trends.

Presenter: Howard Brinton
Panelists: Anne Murray-Randolph, LORE Magazine, Char MacCallum, CRS, ABR, GRI, Bruce Mulhearn, CRS, CRB, Russell Shaw, CRS, GRI

 

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception


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FRIDAY, 2/10/06


7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sell-a-bration® Registration

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General Session
“No One Can Stop You But You”
Powerful insights on how to build healthy confidence, become a peak performer and eliminate all excuses by pointing the finger where it needs to be … at yourself.
Presenter: Walter Bond

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Morning Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

Session 1 - Specializing in High-end and Luxury Properties
Learn what it takes to accommodate the lucrative luxury and high-end markets.
Moderator: Martha Hendrick
Panelists: Patty Ancona, Chip Newmann, JoEllen Nash

Session 2 - Becoming a Specialized Buyer’s Agent
Get the skills you need to service today's savvy buyers.
Moderator: Gee Dunsten
Panelists: Ed Birdsong, Char MacCallum, Linda Rike

Session 3 - Referral Essentials
Maximize the power of your CRS connections, master dialogues and learn techniques to get referrals from your clients and customers.
Moderator: Frank Serio
Panelists: Tim Baker, Barbara Brady, Mario Romero

Session 4 - The Art of Investing
Get the know-how to build wealth, not just generate income.
Moderator: Frank E. Kowalski Sr.
Panelists: Debra Duvall, Heath Klein, Jim McKissack

Session 5 - Leveraging Yourself for Success
Discover the best outsourcing and team building tips to leverage your time and grow your business.
Moderator: Sandra Nickel
Panelists: Gail Bass, Paul Chiolo, Denny Grimes

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Brainstorm and Networking Luncheon

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

Session 6 - Increase Your Profits with Global Referrals
A panel of REALTORS® from the U.S. and Europe will share their techniques and success stories on how to integrate international referrals into your business.
Moderator: Ruth Krinke
Panelists: Jorge Cantero, Harry DeLeeuw, Cormac Meehan

Session 7 - Pricing to Sell in ANY Market
Gain invaluable techniques on pricing, whether in an appreciating, a declining or a level market.
Moderator: Craig Lerch, Jr.
Panelists: Denny Bishop, Rosemary Horner, Nate Martinez


Session 8 - Living in Balance
Find out how to cultivate an environment that fosters greatness, not only in business but also in quality of life.
Moderator: John Bendall
Panelists: Ann Bishop, Mary Harker, Steve Westmark

Session 9 - Web Site Marketing That Gets You Business
Practical steps to create Web marketing that generates more qualified leads.
Moderator: Richard Bass
Panelists: Rachel DeHanas, Mike Parker, Cathy Russell

Session 10 – Beat the Competition, NOT Your Commission
Get the business without giving away your hard-earned income.
Moderator: Brett Ellis
Panelists: Demetria Chadbourne, Russell Shaw, Christine Topham


3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
General Session: Marketing’s BEST of 2005
Presenter: Howard Brinton

6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Fun Night (Ticketed Event)


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SATURDAY, 2/11/06



7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sell-a-bration® Registration

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General Session
"20 Tax Strategies to Save $20,000"
Former IRS agent, Chris Bird, returns with the latest strategies to leverage your earnings and minimize what you have to pay Uncle Sam.
Presenter: Chris Bird

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Morning Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

Session 6 - Increase Your Profits with Global Referrals (Repeat)
A panel of REALTORS® from the U.S. and Europe will share their techniques and success stories on how to integrate international referrals into your business.
Moderator: Ruth Krinke
Panelists: Jorge Cantero, Harry DeLeeuw, Cormac Meehan

Session 7 - Pricing to Sell in ANY Market (Repeat)
Gain invaluable techniques on pricing, whether in an appreciating, a declining or a level market.
Moderator: Craig Lerch, Jr.
Panelists: Denny Bishop, Rosemary Horner, Nate Martinez


Session 8 - Living in Balance (Repeat)
Find out how to cultivate an environment that fosters greatness, not only in business but also in quality of life.
Moderator: John Bendall
Panelists: Ann Bishop, Mary Harker, Steve Westmark

Session 9 - Web Site Marketing That Gets You Business (Repeat)
Practical steps to create Web marketing that generates more qualified leads.
Moderator: Richard Bass
Panelists: Rachel DeHanas, Mike Parker, Cathy Russell

Session 10 – Beat the Competition, NOT Your Commission (Repeat)
Get the business without giving away your hard-earned income.
Moderator: Brett Ellis
Panelists: Demetria Chadbourne, Russell Shaw, Christine Topham

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Brainstorm and Networking Luncheon

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

Session 1 - Specializing in High-end and Luxury Properties (Repeat)
Learn what it takes to accommodate the lucrative luxury and high-end markets.
Moderator: Martha Hendrick
Panelists: Patty Ancona, Chip Newmann, JoEllen Nash

Session 2 - Becoming a Specialized Buyer’s Agent (Repeat)
Get the skills you need to service today's savvy buyers.
Moderator: Gee Dunsten
Panelists: Ed Birdsong, Char MacCallum, Linda Rike

Session 3 - Referral Essentials (Repeat)
Maximize the power of your CRS connections, master dialogues and learn techniques to get referrals from your clients and customers.
Moderator: Frank Serio
Panelists: Tim Baker, Barbara Brady, Mario Romero

Session 4 - The Art of Investing (Repeat)
Get the know-how to build wealth, not just generate income.
Moderator: Frank E. Kowalski Sr.
Panelists: Debra Duvall, Heath Klein, Jim McKissack

Session 5 - Leveraging Yourself for Success (Repeat)
Discover the best outsourcing and team building tips to leverage your time and grow your business.
Moderator: Sandra Nickel
Panelists: Gail Bass, Paul Chiolo

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closing Session
"Your Journey to Greatness”

Presenter: Howard Brinton

Notes:
* Both parts of the CRS Approved One-Day Course must be attended to receive Designation credit.
** CRS Approved One-Day Course open to those attending Sell-a-bration® only.
*** Panelists and Moderators are subject to change.


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