Classes taught by
Mark Burrell

See why these seminars are receiving rave reviews from Brokers, Agents, Managers and Assistants!

Technology made simple.
Increase your productivity & revenue.
These courses are presented in a
plain-English, non-technical manner.

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(714) 777-2130

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Real Estate Automation University
Tech Classes Taught in Plain English

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The Real Estate Automation University is an original creation by Mark Burrell, President of The Burrell Group. Mark is a former real estate broker and has been teaching technology at since 1981.All courses in the Real Estate Automation University been authored, developed and enhanced over the years by Mark Burrell. They are his original works. No other instructor or organization has been authorized to present these courses or use my materials. Don't be fooled by imitations or copycats. Mark's classes are informative and FUN!


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PRODUCT #1: SUMMER 2008 Certificate 3-class Special Package:
Attend and complete the following three classes and receive an REAU Designation Certificate:

 
  1. Competing Successfully on a Minimal Budget in Web 2.0 World (Reg $39)
    Monday, July 29 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM
    Pacific Time (course description)
  2. Blogging 101 - Starting at Square One (Reg. $39)
    Tues
    day, Aug 5 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time (course description)
  3. 50+ Great Technology Tips Every Real Estate Agent Can Use (Reg. $39)
    Thursday, August 12 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time (course description)

Summer Earlybird Special: Take $20 off each single class of your choice (with coupon code until July 25)

Earlybird 3-Class Package Special: Only $39! Like getting 2 classes for FREE! (a $78 savings - expires July 25)
   
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(includes REAU course certificate after completing all 3 classes)

 

INDIVIDUAL CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (& SINGLE CLASS SIGN-UP):

 
Competing Successfully on a Minimal Budget in Web 2.0 World  (Back to Top)
How you can get much more spending much less...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008  / 9:00 - 11:00 AM  Pacific Time
 
  • Real Estate Marketing in a Web 2.0 World
  • What Is Web 2.0, Really? (And Should You Really Care?)
  • Blogs, Podcasts & Social Networking - What's the Deal?
  • To Blog or Not to Blog... Is that a Question?
  • Why Isn't My Marketing Plan 2.0 Working?
  • Maintaining Your Sanity Amidst the Techno-Babble
  • What it Really Costs (and Why Everyone Can Afford It)
  • Selling with Sound and Video Without Overdoing It
  • Podcasting - What Is It and Is It for You?
  • Capturing the Attention of Your Market
  • Tools and Techniques You Need to Use
  • How to Compete on a Small Budget

Class time 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuition: $39 (save $20 by using coupon code below before July 25)

Use Coupon Code: SUMMERX1 when prompted to APPLY DISCOUNT

 
Blogging 101: Starting at Square One (Back to Top)
Get your blog on now!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008  / 9:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
 
  • Blogging (and Benefits to Real Estate Agent) Defined
  • Blogging Myths To Which You Must Not Succumb
  • Why You Should Blog
  • How Your Blog Can Be Better Than Your Competition
  • How to Grow It
  • How to Monetize It
  • How to Fit it In to Your Schedule
  • The Mistake of Doing Nothing

Class time 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuition: $39 (save $20 by using coupon code below before August 1)

Use Coupon Code: SUMMERX2 when prompted to APPLY DISCOUNT

 
50+ Great Technology Tips Every Real Estate Agent Can Use (Back to Top)
And some technology mistakes to avoid
Tuesday, August 12, 2008  / 9:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
  How to get more from your technology investment today... Tips you can put to use immediately:
  • Microsoft Office tips (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Speed up Microsoft Windows: Vista & XP Tips
  • Tips to Speed up your PC (extend the useful life)
  • E-mail Do's and Don'ts
  • PC Maintenance
  • Free Stuff You can Use (Web Content, Software, etc)
  • Speed up your PC (prolong it's useful life)
  • Web Site Strategy Tips
  • Digital Camera Selection and Use
  • Tips to Save Money on Technology Purchases

Class time 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuition: $39 (save $20 by using coupon code below before August 8)

Use Coupon Code: SUMMERX3 when prompted to APPLY DISCOUNT

 

Future Classes TBA

 
Picture Perfect - Working with Digital Images in Real Estate  (Back to Top)
Digital cameras and scanners are everywhere. Learn tips and tricks for working with digital images, creating, modifying, enhancing for your flyers, brochures, presentations and web sites. Make sure your images look professional and overcome common obstacles to “look” like a pro! Tips on best free & low cost software to get professional results.
 
Windows Vista Survival Guide for Real Estate (Part 1)  (Back to Top)
Tips & tricks you really need to know! Tips for all level of user experience.

Tips for notebook users, security issues, productivity tips, fixes for common annoyances, customize settings for your needs. Increase productivity and reduce cost of down time! Students have rated this as a fun class!

 
Windows Vista Survival Guide for Real Estate - (Part 2)  (Back to Top)
Mark’s back with new Tips and Tricks you really need to know! Tips for all levels of user experience. Tips for notebook users, security issues, productivity tips, fixes for common annoyances, customize settings for your needs. Increase productivity and reduce cost of down time! You’ll leave with new skills and strategies that you can put to use immediately. Students have rated this as a fun class!
 
Don't Become Road Kill on the Information Super Highway  (Back to Top)
Smarter Web Browsing - Get What You Want and Avoid the Bad Stuff. Learn how to search the Web more effectively - and safely! How to keep your computer and identity safe on the Web. Class covers preventative measures you should take and discusses myths and misconceptions of many web users. This class is a 'must' for everyone who uses a computer on the Internet/World Wide Web.
 
Picture Perfect - Working with Digital Images in Real Estate  (Back to Top)
Digital cameras and scanners are everywhere. Learn tips and tricks for working with digital images, creating modifying, enhancing for your flyers, brochures, presentations and web sites. Make sure your images look professional and overcome common obstacles to “look” like a pro!
 
The Power of E-mail Marketing  (Back to Top)
You probably use e-mail everyday. And you probably make some of the same mistakes that most agents make. This class covers the ‘do’s and don’ts’ for professionals. Topics include e-mail provider issues, e-mail software, file attachment tips & problems, SPAM, message blocking and filtering, security, formatting tips, HTML vs. ASCII, Netiquette, distribution lists and more!
 
Professional Marketing Materials with Microsoft Word  (Back to Top)
Create professional marketing materials with Word. Many agents only use it  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.
 
Power Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint  (Back to Top)
Create electronic or printed presentations in minutes .Get your message across and close the deal! Learn presentation techniques the pros use.  Use charts, graphs photos and sound. Add pizzazz with bullets, photos, logos, cartoons.

Tips and tricks for creating "WOW" special visual effects

 
Real Estate by the Numbers - Using Microsoft Excel in Real Estate  (Back to Top)
"I'm not good at math. Can I use a spreadsheet like Excel?" Anyone can do this! Learn how to use the features of Microsoft Excel to get to the 'bottom-line' quickly and to present your results in professional manner! Real estate is a 'numbers game' in more ways than one. See how daily tasks can be automated to make powerful “what if” analysis a snap! Use the “numbers” of real estate to close the deal! Special bonus: FREE Excel Templates included! ($69 value)
 
Day in the Life of an Automated Real Estate Agent  (Back to Top)
"I'm so confused. All this technology makes my head spin”  Technology is all around you and you cannot avoid it. Learn how to put it all together into your real estate practice - step by step. This class will simulate the day of an automated agent and show you where and how technology can fit in to improve your productivity and increase sales… And determine how best to implement technology into your business - what to get and how to use it.
 
Real Estate in Your Pocket / MLS in Your Handheld Computer  (Back to Top)
Pocket Real Estate is a mobile computing solution that provides you access to MLS anytime, anywhere and more! And it’s available for your MLS! Pocket Real Estate will literally change the way you conduct your real estate business.  Pocket Real Estate will make you more efficient and give you the competitive advantage to close more transactions. With Pocket Real Estate you can spend less time in the office and more time in the field: prospecting, listing, and selling properties. Learn how to save time and make more money!
 
The Killer Listing Presentation  (Back to Top)
An essential seminar for anyone who makes presentations to clients or prospects in a competitive environment. Join Mark Burrell for his most popular and requested class, The Killer Listing Presentation!

"It's you against me and the best presentation wins.
Second-place doesn't cut it. What makes the difference?"

 
Commercial Real Estate Online with CIE Manager  (Back to Top)
  Get your property listings into the Catylist Network and into the hands of potential clients.  The CIE Manager allows you to market properties to the widest possible audience by sending information to multiple websites, while eliminating the hassle of redundant data entry. CIE Manager keeps track of your information in one place, and makes it easily accessible
 
Using Realist Property Data (Part 1)  (Back to Top)
  Topics include: Introduction to Realist, how to gain access, understanding Realist real estate data, integrating with your MLS, how listing auto population works, quick search center, address search and property detail report, street search and property lists, owner name and phone search, setting preferences and where to get help. Learn techniques to apply this data to generate more closed sales.
 
Using Realist Property Data (Part 2)  (Back to Top)
  Topics include: Comparables, neighbor search, APN/Tax ID search, general query, saved searches, printing reports, assessor maps/flood maps, calculators, export manager, setting preferences, where to get help. Mark will discuss strategies on how to use these features to help you make more money.
 
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