Dick Betts, REALTOR® The Villages, FL

Technology is necessary whether we want to admit it or not!  Today?s real estate professional must learn how to deal with the new e-Consumer and be able to meet their demands.  Come learn more about the concepts and benefits of embracing technology and discover the new marketing trends.

Wednesday, April 23th 

?Everywhere is My Office?                                                                                       9 am ? 10:30
                                          
This 90 minute presentation is all about using mobile technology in your real estate business.  We will discuss:  the new real estate client ? the e-Consumer ? and what they expect out of you as their agent; the available options in hand-held devices to keep you in step with today?s tech-savvy buyers and sellers; how a Smartphone can help you stay on top of your business, no matter where you are; review must-have accessories to help you work smarter, not harder; and how to manage your transactions with mobile technology.
 

The Newest / Latest / Greatest Technology Out There!                                              10:30 ? 12:00
  
In this forum style class you will walk away with so many ideas!  As this is a constantly growing, ever-changing field we will cover a wide variety of topics, options and ideas that today?s real estate professional must be aware of and start learning.  Some of the concepts covered include, but are not limited to: creating a technology plan, review the new e-PRO designation being offered by NAR, websites and your presence in the on-line world, domain marketing, email hosting and branding, blogging (the biggest thing to hit the real estate world since leaving MLS books!), communicating with the Millennium Generation, portable infrared printers, digital photography, Bluetooth devices and more.
 

Real Estate Fundamentals for REALTORS? (Palm & Windows Operating devices)           1 ? 4 pm
 
This three hour class is a ?get to know your device? type of course.  It shows agents how to navigate around the device, the 6 different ways to input information, how to look up information with just a thumb (very helpful while driving!), how to ?set up? their contacts, where to store information the easiest (do you put it under your calendar or Memos or Task?), and some ?Tips & Tricks? about getting the most out of the device.  Dick will review some basic ways for agents to implement contact management and time management systems to better organize their business.