
North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
Two-Day ABR® Core
When: October 22 & 23, 2009
Time: 9am – 5pm (both days)
Location: NSBAR – Northbrook Office
Cost: $275.00 (if taken by itself- Discount available)
This course will
-Provide 6hrs of continuing education credit.
-fulfill the 'core' requirement for the ABR designation
To register call Adam: (847) 480-7177
Remembe...r to inquire about our discount option!
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IF you attend both ABR Foreclosure AND the Two-Day ABR Core you will have
-completed all the coursework for ABR and SFR Designations
-obtained 12 hrs elective CE
Discount: Take $65.00 off and pay only $285 total if you take both courses – must ATTEND both classes to receive the discount.Read More
When: October 22 & 23, 2009
Time: 9am – 5pm (both days)
Location: NSBAR – Northbrook Office
Cost: $275.00 (if taken by itself- Discount available)
This course will
-Provide 6hrs of continuing education credit.
-fulfill the 'core' requirement for the ABR designation
To register call Adam: (847) 480-7177
Remembe...r to inquire about our discount option!
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IF you attend both ABR Foreclosure AND the Two-Day ABR Core you will have
-completed all the coursework for ABR and SFR Designations
-obtained 12 hrs elective CE
Discount: Take $65.00 off and pay only $285 total if you take both courses – must ATTEND both classes to receive the discount.Read More

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
ABR® Foreclosure Course (Doubles as SFR- Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certification)
When: October 21, 2009
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: NSBAR - Northbrook Office
Cost: $75.00 (if taken by itself- Discount available)
This course’s benefits are 3-fold:
- It provides all the class work necessary to obtain the SFR Designation...
- It also provides roughly half the class work necessary for the ABR Designation
- It also offers 6 hrs of elective CE credits
To register call Adam: (847) 480-7177
Remember to ask inquire our discount option!
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IF you attend both ABR Foreclosure AND the Two-Day ABR Core you will have
-completed all the coursework for ABR and SFR Designations
-obtained 12 hrs elective CE
Discount:
Take $65.00 off and pay only $285 total if you take both courses – must ATTEND both classes to receive the discount.Read More
When: October 21, 2009
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: NSBAR - Northbrook Office
Cost: $75.00 (if taken by itself- Discount available)
This course’s benefits are 3-fold:
- It provides all the class work necessary to obtain the SFR Designation...
- It also provides roughly half the class work necessary for the ABR Designation
- It also offers 6 hrs of elective CE credits
To register call Adam: (847) 480-7177
Remember to ask inquire our discount option!
****************************************
IF you attend both ABR Foreclosure AND the Two-Day ABR Core you will have
-completed all the coursework for ABR and SFR Designations
-obtained 12 hrs elective CE
Discount:
Take $65.00 off and pay only $285 total if you take both courses – must ATTEND both classes to receive the discount.Read More
Time:9:00AM Wednesday, October 21st
Location:NSBAR- Northbrook Office

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS ***BOGO Oct 16th, 2009*** Attend both: Tax Exchange Seminar for Real Estate Brokers AND Radon & Real Estate; Pay one low price of $39.00 for 6 hours of elective CE (3 hrs per class)

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
Radon & Real Estate
When: October 16th, 2009
9am - 12pm
Where: 450 Skokie Blvd., Bldg. 1200
Northbrook Il, 60062
Member cost: $39.00
3 credits of CE
This course provides real estate agents and brokers with the information they need to avoid liability issues related to radon in real estate, radon occurrence in Illinois and Il...linois radon legislation and regulation.
Reserve your seat today.
RSVP to Adam @ education@nsbar.org
or call 847-480-7177
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Radon & Real Estate
When: October 16th, 2009
9am - 12pm
Where: 450 Skokie Blvd., Bldg. 1200
Northbrook Il, 60062
Member cost: $39.00
3 credits of CE
This course provides real estate agents and brokers with the information they need to avoid liability issues related to radon in real estate, radon occurrence in Illinois and Il...linois radon legislation and regulation.
Reserve your seat today.
RSVP to Adam @ education@nsbar.org
or call 847-480-7177
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North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
Tax Exchange Seminar for Real Estate Brokers
When: October 16th, 2009
1 pm - 4 pm
Where: 450 Skokie Blvd., Bldg #1200
Northbrook Il, 60062
Member Cost: $39.00
3 credits of CE
A Broker’s perspective on using provisions of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code
to provide added value to the real estate consumer as well as gen...erate additional commissions. With broker relevant anecdotes and actual case studies, the course will look at the rules, regulations and procedures for tax deferred exchanges which provide opportunities to list, make two deals out of one and one (or two!) out of none. Starting with the benefits, the history and the process of Section 1031, the course will focus on the additional opportunities presented by: The 15% Myth, Swap to you Drop, Don’t ask…Don’t Tell, The Year End Push, Belts ‘N Suspenders and Park it, Don’t Lose It!
Reserve your seat today.
RSVP to Adam @ education@nsbar.org
or call 847-480-7177
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When: October 16th, 2009
1 pm - 4 pm
Where: 450 Skokie Blvd., Bldg #1200
Northbrook Il, 60062
Member Cost: $39.00
3 credits of CE
A Broker’s perspective on using provisions of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code
to provide added value to the real estate consumer as well as gen...erate additional commissions. With broker relevant anecdotes and actual case studies, the course will look at the rules, regulations and procedures for tax deferred exchanges which provide opportunities to list, make two deals out of one and one (or two!) out of none. Starting with the benefits, the history and the process of Section 1031, the course will focus on the additional opportunities presented by: The 15% Myth, Swap to you Drop, Don’t ask…Don’t Tell, The Year End Push, Belts ‘N Suspenders and Park it, Don’t Lose It!
Reserve your seat today.
RSVP to Adam @ education@nsbar.org
or call 847-480-7177
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Time:1:00PM Friday, October 16th
Location:NSBAR- Northbrook office

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
IAR pushing for passage of license law rewrite
(info from http://www.iarbuzz.com/2009/10/fall-veto -session/)
Illinois legislators head back to Springfield Wednesday for the start of the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, scheduled for Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 28-30. Watch this video with IAR Director of Governme...ntal Affairs Greg St. Aubin as he highlights IAR’s legislative priorities, including passage of the rewrite of the Real Estate License Law Act, which is set to expire at the end of this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wJFdIoB ooRead More
(info from http://www.iarbuzz.com/2009/10/fall-veto
Illinois legislators head back to Springfield Wednesday for the start of the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, scheduled for Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 28-30. Watch this video with IAR Director of Governme...ntal Affairs Greg St. Aubin as he highlights IAR’s legislative priorities, including passage of the rewrite of the Real Estate License Law Act, which is set to expire at the end of this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wJFdIoB

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) has introduced legislation that would extend the existing first-time homebuyer tax credit for six months as well as a second bill that would extend the tax credit for a full year, expand it to include those who aren't first-time buyers and increase the maximum amount of the credit to $15,000. http://judybiggert.house.gov/NewsRoom.as px?FormMode=Detail&ID=1085
Source: judybiggert.house.gov
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) today introduced two related measures aimed at promoting economic recovery by ...

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
When: October 9th 2009
1st session - 'Mortgage Market Conditions'
9am - 11:30am
2nd session - 'Opportunity Advantages'
1pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $25.00/per session
Where: 450 Skokie Blvd, Bldg 1200
Northbrook Il 60062
RSVP: Adam @ education@nsbar.org
"Mortgage market conditions" -->
-New realities... create new opportunities.
-How did we get there?
-What was the cause?
-With whom to make strategic alliances.
-Generational marketing.
-Old School vs. New School
-Social networking
"Opportunity Advantage" -->
-58 Areas of Mortgage Referrals
-See here for all 58 http://nsbar.org/education/clsdesc/OPP%2 0ADVTG.pdf
-Learn to understand why we are in this business and what professional standards we wish to establish for ourselves.
-Discuss the importance of understanding where business opportunity comes from and how important it is to leverage each referral into other referrals for yourself and your referral partners.
-Discuss the importance of scheduling yourself effectively and to understand the specific actions you take that truly generate new business, close the business you have generated, and live a quality and balanced life.
-Review the importance of effective communication skills and the ability to have a plan for each communication along with a time frame in which to complete it.
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1st session - 'Mortgage Market Conditions'
9am - 11:30am
2nd session - 'Opportunity Advantages'
1pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $25.00/per session
Where: 450 Skokie Blvd, Bldg 1200
Northbrook Il 60062
RSVP: Adam @ education@nsbar.org
"Mortgage market conditions" -->
-New realities... create new opportunities.
-How did we get there?
-What was the cause?
-With whom to make strategic alliances.
-Generational marketing.
-Old School vs. New School
-Social networking
"Opportunity Advantage" -->
-58 Areas of Mortgage Referrals
-See here for all 58 http://nsbar.org/education/clsdesc/OPP%2
-Learn to understand why we are in this business and what professional standards we wish to establish for ourselves.
-Discuss the importance of understanding where business opportunity comes from and how important it is to leverage each referral into other referrals for yourself and your referral partners.
-Discuss the importance of scheduling yourself effectively and to understand the specific actions you take that truly generate new business, close the business you have generated, and live a quality and balanced life.
-Review the importance of effective communication skills and the ability to have a plan for each communication along with a time frame in which to complete it.
Read More
"58 low cost, no cost ways to generate transactions."
Time:9:00AM Friday, October 9th
Location:NSBAR

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
The course will be held on October 1, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Northbrook office.
The cost of the class is $39.00.
Leave this class:
-Focused on how to develop your marketing database.
-With a solid plan to consistently generate viable leads.
-Knowing your “voice” for articles, letters, and prospecting scripts....
-Prepared to unleash sound 30-second elevator speeches.
-More confident and persuasive in your writing abilities.
-With a list of sites where you can download housing stats.
-With FREE info to send out to clients.
RSVP to Adam education@nsbar.org or call (847)480-7177
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The cost of the class is $39.00.
Leave this class:
-Focused on how to develop your marketing database.
-With a solid plan to consistently generate viable leads.
-Knowing your “voice” for articles, letters, and prospecting scripts....
-Prepared to unleash sound 30-second elevator speeches.
-More confident and persuasive in your writing abilities.
-With a list of sites where you can download housing stats.
-With FREE info to send out to clients.
RSVP to Adam education@nsbar.org or call (847)480-7177
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Register for our new course: RSVP to Adam education@nsbar.org
Time:9:00AM Thursday, October 1st
Location:Northbrook Office

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
NSBAR will be hosting a town hall meeting on September 22, 2009. The topic of this meeting will be to discuss Appraisals/HVCC- with a couple of appraisers familiar with the north shore, Jumbo Loans- what is available today and HERA-Regulation Z changes.
This event is FREE so please contact NSBAR asap to secure your space.
NSBAR's Town Hall Meeting
Time:1:30PM Tuesday, September 22nd
Location:NSBAR Northbrook

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
The SRES® Designation course will instill knowledge and understanding of and empathy for 50+ real estate clients and customers. Develop the business building skills and resources needed for specialization in the 50-plus real estate market.
With the baby boomers moving towards retirement, this course is a MUST for keepin...g up demographic trends. Among other items, this course teaches one to:
* Learn distinguishing characteristics and trends of the 50+ market so that you can discern them in your own market area.
* Evaluate your market area attractiveness to the 50+ market
* Master the vocabulary of the range of housing options for the 50+ market.
* Learn the application of federal laws for Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
* Develop business building outreach methods for communicating and gaining 50+ market share.
* Adapt methods for counseling the 50+ buyer and sellers.Read More
With the baby boomers moving towards retirement, this course is a MUST for keepin...g up demographic trends. Among other items, this course teaches one to:
* Learn distinguishing characteristics and trends of the 50+ market so that you can discern them in your own market area.
* Evaluate your market area attractiveness to the 50+ market
* Master the vocabulary of the range of housing options for the 50+ market.
* Learn the application of federal laws for Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
* Develop business building outreach methods for communicating and gaining 50+ market share.
* Adapt methods for counseling the 50+ buyer and sellers.Read More
Time:9:00AM Thursday, September 10th
Location:NSBAR Northbrook

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
Statistics are a valuable part of any economic sector, especially in a changing real estate market. This course will show you how to create statistics and what tools to use in connectMLS and Agent Metrics.
Join us to learn how to create an area market survey, market statistics report, a basic search in Agent Metrics and much more

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
Join Lynn Madison in our Northbrook office for a quick-paced presentation on the anatomy of short sales. This presentation will cover the importance of counseling, both sellers and buyers, to create a successful short sale transaction and much more.
This class is worth 3 hours of continuing education elective credit.
3 Hrs. CE Credit
Time:1:00PM Thursday, August 27th
Location:NSBAR Northbrook

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures represent the new traditional real estate transaction. Knowing how to identify the distinct real estate opportunities in foreclosure are not merely good skills to have in today’s market, they are critical.
Join Lynn Madison in our Barrington office as she... walks you through how to evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short-sale package.
This course is worth 6 hours of continuing education elective credit and will go towards an ABR designation.
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Join Lynn Madison in our Barrington office as she... walks you through how to evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short-sale package.
This course is worth 6 hours of continuing education elective credit and will go towards an ABR designation.
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6 Hours of CE Credit
Time:9:30AM Friday, August 28th
Location:Barrington Area Libary

North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS
Microsoft's Mail Merge tool is one of the most useful and least understood resources available to the PC user.
Imagine: Creating labels, mailing lists, name badges and other assorted documents that would normally take hours to compile in one fell swoop.
The Mail Merge tool isn't difficult, but unless one's taught, figuri...ng out how to use it can be an incredibly frustrating experience.
Join us, as New Trier staff‐member Boris Spektor teaches us how to take advantage of one of Microsoft's greatest open secret.Read More
Imagine: Creating labels, mailing lists, name badges and other assorted documents that would normally take hours to compile in one fell swoop.
The Mail Merge tool isn't difficult, but unless one's taught, figuri...ng out how to use it can be an incredibly frustrating experience.
Join us, as New Trier staff‐member Boris Spektor teaches us how to take advantage of one of Microsoft's greatest open secret.Read More
Professional Development
Time:5:00PM Thursday, August 20th
Location:NSBAR Northbrook























