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GoldMine Business Contact Manager for Real Estate & Mortgage

GoldMine Business Contact Manager has consistently been rated at or near the top of the software iGoldMine Business Contact Manager hasdustry ratings and reviews for contact management/sales software. Its scope of features, ease of use, and ability to handle all facets of contact and time management have made it a proven winner. Discover why traditional "real estate" software pales by comparison. This class will teach you how to put this highly regarded Contact and Sales Management software program to work for you.

A Day in the Life of an Automated Real Estate Agent

See how your life will change as an automated REALTOR®. This class will explain how to take the various software programs and hardware tools available and put them to work for you. Demonstration and role play of a "typical" day and how automation can be used in a practical and realistic way to insure our success and impress your clients.

The Killer Listing Presentation

Learn selling techniques for the New Millennium client! It's you against me and the best presentation wins. What makes the difference? Is it "real" or is it perceived? Come and see the difference. Learn how to revise the way you do presentations to compete in today's competitive high tech environment and pull it all together to get the listing!

Palmtop Computing for Real Estate and Mortgage Agents

Hand-held computers (PDA - Personal Data Assistants) are very affordable and practical tools for everyday REALTOR tasks. Learn how to keep your important information and the MLS in the "palm" of your hands. Course covers applications for both Palm OS systems and the Pocket PC.

Computers and Software for Real Estate Agents & Lenders

With technological advances continuing at a rapid pace, it can be difficult to know what are the best available tools (software and hardware) available. This course will teach you what you need to know before you invest in any hardware or software for your practice. Presented in a non-technical, plain-English format, you’ll learn what you need to know, and what many computer salesman wished you didn’t! Topics covered include what to buy, where to buy, what to avoid, automation trends, and how to maximize your technology investment for the long term.

Real Estate Survival Guide for Windows XP / Vista

What’s the big deal about Windows 2000? XP or Vista? See why Windows XP or Vista are more than "just another pretty interface" and why Windows XP or Vista is worth your consideration. See how to utilize its power and customizing features to help make your software work for you and make you more productive. This class contains many valuable tips & tricks that students can put to use immediately.

Microsoft Office for Real Estate and Lending Professionals

Microsoft Office is the top-rated office suite. Learn how to integrate the power and functionality of this award winning software "suite." Class explains how to focus on your "work" and not the software. See why this software package is less expensive and more powerful and easy to use than traditional real estate software. Tips, tricks and shortcuts that will help you get up to speed and maximize your productivity. Students will receive disk of sample files created in class.

Tips and Tricks for Using Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing software programs available. Many people only see it as a way to prepare letters – this class will show you that it is a whole lot more – learn strategies and techniques to make this award winning program work "intelligently" for you for preparation of all of your printed materials, including letters, faxes, memos, fliers, brochures, newsletters, and web pages.

Real Estate By The Numbers Using Microsoft Excel

Real estate is a numbers game in more ways than one. Part of any successful agents day involves the "numbers" of real estate – buyer cost sheets, seller net proceed calculations, loan payments and amortization, rent vs. buy comparisons, investment return calculations, etc. Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular and powerful spreadsheets available. See how these tasks can be automated to make powerful "what if" analysis a snap!

"Weave Your Own Web"
Create & Manage Your Own Web Site with Microsoft FrontPage!
(and soon Microsoft Expression Web)

Create your own customized Web site during this workshop and be published on the first day!  Course tuition includes a professionally designed FrontPage web layout of your choice, 1-year Web hosting account, a free new domain name registration, course workbook, 1-year subscription to FrontPage Tips & Techniques eNewsletter. You'll learn to add and edit pages, create links, add links to listings and virtual tours. No need to pay "rent" for expensive Web template sites year after year - own and manage your own custom site!

Microsoft Outlook - Basics to Advanced

Microsoft Outlook is the free personal information manager (PIM) that ships with the Microsoft Office suite. Outlook provides an integrated solution for managing and organizing e-mail messages, schedules, tasks, notes, contacts, and other information. Outlook delivers innovations you can use to manage your communications, organize your work, and work better with others - all from one place. Many computers have Microsoft Outlook installed -- but far fewer users are getting the full benefits from the capabilities of Outlook. Our classes will show you how to maximize your productivity using Microsoft Outlook. (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced classes.)

Real Estate on the Internet

Businesses and consumers are rushing to get on-line at a rapid pace. This class explores how real estate industry is being affected and how real estate offices and agents must adapt to deal with this technological trend. Discover what "getting on-line" is all about. This class will tell you what you must know before you go on-line or spend any money for on-line services, home pages or ads ("buyer beware"). Learn how to get on-line and what you should do once you are there.

How to Use the Internet for Real Estate and Lending Agents

The Internet is a massive resource that you can tame IF you know how to use its features. Learn to use E-mail, search engines, and FTP to get free valuable information and products. Topics include software selection, strategies for use and user tips and tricks to save time and money.

Doing Business on the Internet

You know you should to it! -- get on the Internet, that is – but you need to know what to do and how it is going to benefit YOU and your clients? This class is designed to explore the process of doing business on the Internet and how to position yourself to benefit from your Internet efforts.

How To Effectively Market Yourself on the Internet

Selling is marketing – and the Internet is the largest and possibly most economical marketing resource on Planet Earth. Discover what you need to do to benefit and the steps to take to get on-line and set up your own web presence. Having a presence on the Internet is one thing... doing it effectively is another...

Designing Your Own Home Page

So you made the decision to establish a presence on the Internet. You want your own home page or web site, but don’t know how to do it. This class shows you how to create your own web pages. Topics include software selection, tools and resources available, and how to get your web page ready from square one. We’ll show you step-by-step how to create a web page and get it "published" to the World Wide Web.

How to Publish on the World Wide Web

Everyone seems to be doing it… advertising on the Internet… now that you have created your web page, you need to know the issues involved in publishing it to the web and maintaining it. Learn what is involved in "publishing to the web" and what to do after you have created your web pages or site. Topics also include copyright and legal implications that you should know.

Communicating via the Internet: Step-by-Step

This class offers detailed instruction on the methods of communicating on the Internet with e-mail and mailing lists, and newsgroups. Topics include software selection, proper Internet etiquette ("Netiquette"), how to locate and participate in mailing lists.

Getting What you Want from the Internet

he Internet is massive in content and scope. It may seem overwhelming unless you know how to navigate and locate what you want. This class explores ways to find what it is that you seek on the Internet. Topics include tips and tricks and how to save time and money in the process.

Internet Tips & Tricks

The Internet is a wonderful resource for any business – if you know how to use it! The massive scope of its content and features, however, can overwhelm those who are not properly prepared to utilize it. This course explores techniques and ideas on how to maximize your results like a Pro!

Real Estate Contact Management by Computer

Learn how to set up an efficient and productive contact management system. Selecting the correct software is only the beginning. Students will learn how contact management can increase their productivity and service to their clients and prospects.

Building a Business Development Center on Your Computer

A computer is no magic bullet to help you achieve success. However, it can be an invaluable tool and wealth building system IF properly utilized. Most real estate agent attempts at automation are not successful because they do not know how to "build" a business on their computer. This class will show you how to accomplish this. Topics discuss software selection, lead generation sources, non-traditional sources of revenue, establishing a professional referral network, and process selling.

Automating the Sales Process: The Software Dilemma

Just buying a computer does not mean you are "automated." Many agents productivity actually decreased when they purchase a computer. Learn what you need to know to automate the process. This class explores how to avoid that trap and how to set up your computer to automate the way you work. Topics include software selection, analyzing your current status, defining your "sales process" and setting up your computer implement it.

Power Automation Techniques and Strategies

Computers and technology can be a blessing -- or a curse – depending upon your ability to realize the potential to your business efforts. This course covers ideas and strategies to "automate" your business and ranges in scope from planning to implementation. Topics include shortcuts and tips on getting the most from your automation efforts.

Mobile Computing for the Real Estate and Lending Agent

Real estate and mortgage agents need to be mobile. This class explores the tools (hardware and software) and techniques you can use to become a powerful sales "force" while being "on the go." Topics include discussion and demonstration of the computer, printer, fax, digital camera, Internet access, cellular communications, and on-site presentation and closing techniques.

Power Presentation Selling By Computer

Selling means presenting – and the way the presentation is "packaged" can often mean the difference between success and failure – especially in a competitive sales market. This class explores how to use technology to assist your presentations, how to use your computer as a sales tool and to make presentations in person or through distributed methods. Topics include software selection, preparation of presentation content, and design issues for preparation. This course is designed to help even the most novice user prepare a presentation in minutes!

A Day in the Life of an Automated Real Estate Agent

See how your life will change as an automated REALTOR®. This class will explain how to take the various software programs and hardware tools available and put them to work for you. Demonstration and role play of a "typical" day and how automation can be used in a practical and realistic way to insure our success and impress your clients.

Accounting / Financial Management for Real Estate & Lending Agents

Financial management and planning are crucial to the long term success of any business venture… learn how to manage your real estate practice like a business by tracking income and expenses and analyzing our financial performance. Topics include setting up your bookkeeping system, how to maximize your work time and reduce your effort, and how to analyze and report on the costs and rewards of any client or listing.

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