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Aloha! Last Call for the Council of Residential Specialists’
20th Anniversary of Sell-a-bration® 2008 in Honolulu

Chicago, November 12, 2007 — There’s still time to register for Sell-a-bration® 2008, the annual education and networking event sponsored by the Council of Residential Specialists, Jan. 28 – 30, 2008, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa in Honolulu. Led by Howard Brinton, president and founder of Star Power Systems, the 20th anniversary of this one-of-a-kind educational program will energize and motivate agents to take their business to the next level. And once again, agents can earn one unit of elective credit toward the CRS Designation by attending Sell-a-bration®.

Brinton says there’s never been a better time to attend this unique event. “Members who attend can improve their revenue, bottom line, efficiency, free time, balance, network and lives,” Brinton says. “And if that’s not enough, go to Hawaii and enjoy a slice of paradise.”

Industry-leading instructors and panelists will lead each of the education sessions and share their expertise, insights and tips for succeeding in today’s real estate marketplace. Session topics include real estate investments; team building; marketing strategies for 2008; working with sellers in a soft market; and creating buyer urgency.

Sell-a-bration® isn’t all work and no play. The Fun Night event on Jan. 29 gives attendees a chance to let loose and mingle with others.

For more information about Sell-a-bration® 2008, or to register, visit www.sellabration.com or call 800.462.8841.

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Council of Residential Specialists Gears Up for 20th Annual Sell-a-bration®

CHICAGO, October 2, 2007 -- The Council of Residential Specialists is finalizing preparations for the 20th anniversary of Sell-a-bration®, its annual premier educational and networking event. Top real estate professionals from across the country and around the world will descend upon the beaches of Waikiki Jan. 28 – 30, 2008 for the event, which will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa in Honolulu .

Industry-leading instructors and panelists will deliver an invaluable opportunity for agents to grow their referral business, learn about new professional tools and skills, and increase their success. At the helm once again is Howard Brinton, president and founder of Star Power Systems. Brinton and the Council teamed to develop a one-of-a-kind educational program that is sure to please. And once again, agents can earn one unit of elective credit toward the CRS Designation by attending Sell-a-bration®.

Brinton says there has never been a better time to attend this unique event. Members who attend can improve their revenue, bottom-line, efficiency, free time, balance, network and lives,” says Brinton. “And if that’s not enough, go to Hawaii and enjoy a slice of paradise.”

General sessions feature some of the industry’s top speakers who will tackle the issues that are affecting REALTORS’® business today. Howard Brinton kicks off the festivities with an opening session, Tough Times Spawn a Tougher CRS, on Jan. 28. Brinton’s Jan. 29 morning general session, titled Ninja Selling — Gaining a Life By Improving Your Income Per Hour, will focus on the renowned real estate approach to success.

Mike Russer (a.k.a. “Mr. Internet”), of Russer Communications, will lead the afternoon session on Jan. 29 From Clicks to Closes – Transform Online Visitors to Closed Transactions. In the morning session on Jan. 30, Gee Dunsten, CRS, will lead a discussion about working with different generations of buyers and sellers in Generation Xers, Ys and Boomers: From Adversaries to Allies – Your Road Map to Success. And Brinton will teach the seven qualities strong agents must possess in the session’s closing session, Only the Strong Revive, on Jan. 30.

In addition to the general sessions, Sell-a-bration® 2008 will feature 10 breakout sessions designed to help maximize your potential, including Strength With Sellers in a Soft Market; The A-to-Z Manual for Team Building; Creating Buyer Urgency in a Soft Market; Fresh Marketing Strategies for 2008; and more. (Visit www.sellabration.com to see a complete session lineup.)

Attendees who sign up for a pre-conference course can choose between Ninja Selling and Ninja Selling II, the most popular approved one-unit courses available. The Courses will be taught by Walter J. Frey, CRS, and Larry Kendall. “Having Walt Frey and Larry Kendall presenting [the courses] in the days preceding the event makes this an unbelievable win for people who want additional CRS Courses,” says Brinton.

The 20th anniversary of Sell-a-bration® provides an ideal combination of business and pleasure. After absorbing all the useful information, attendees can let their hair down during Fun Night on Jan. 29. “Not only do attendees learn, they get the chance to network with some of the most professional REALTORS® in the industry,” says 2007 Council President Kay West, CRS.

For more information about Sell-a-bration® 2008, or to register, visit www.sellabration.com or call 800.462.8841. The cost is $600 for CRS Designees/Members and $750 for non-members, but attendees who register before Nov. 23, 2007 will receive a special discounted rate.

The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS ® with more than 47,000 members, awards the CRS designation to experienced REALTORS® who have completed advanced professional training in residential real estate. Visit www.crs.com for more information.