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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.
Las Vegas Sure 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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