Confused about the Real Estate Paradigm Shift occurring? If you answered YES to these questions then these are two must take classes. These classes do not offer CE credit but do offer you a totally new insight into marketing and gaining consumer loyalty. Understanding “New Media” is crucial to your success.

Blogging Workshop… Create your own blog!

Pre-registration and payment required $ 55.00

9-12:30 Wednesday February 25, 2009

This class is limited and will be held at the Granite State South Board office in Windham.

*You will need a laptop with wireless capability.

This is pre-registration only due to the fact that the class size is limited.

Contact Monika@monikamcgillicuddy.com for complete details or call 603-548-7685

This is a hands on workshop taught by Jay and Monika McGillicuddy and you will leave with your own Blog on line!

Real Estate Social Networking and managing your web presence

9-12:30 Thursday February 26, 2009

$30.00 (take both classes and save $10.00)

The course is designed to give real estate professionals an overview of what they will need to know to participate responsibly in a Web 2.0 Connected environment.

Technology has transformed many essential elements of the real estate process.  Today, new and experienced agents find that they need to understand the dynamics of the online community or becoming irrelevant to the home buying or selling process.

We cover Social Networking sites and how to make them work for you.

Call Jay at 603-548-7685 to reserve your seat or if you have any questions.

Class time 9-12:00

Registration 8:45 to 9:00

Both Classes will be held at :

Granite State South Board of REALTORS

87 Indian Rock Road, Windham, NH 03087

I’ve listed a few of my top “must do” for all NH REALTORS

1. Join and set up a profile on Flickr.com and be sure to upload all your community pictures. Your focus here should be on exposure and ultimately engaging with the consumer.

2. Join Facebook.com and set up a profile be sure to join the NH REALTOR group and any other group that attracts you.

3. Join LinkedIn. This is a professional group and setting up a profile here is a must!

4. Explore Twitter.com and search out local twitter members.  Be sure to follow me on twitter @monimcg.

5. If you haven’t started Blogging you should join Active Rain the number one real estate social networking site, it’s free and the best place to learn about blogging so join by clicking here. Remember this is a social networking site where you will be one of over 100,000 members. Blogging on Active Rain is a great place to be but you should not put all your blogging eggs in one basket.

6. Once you feel comfortable you should think about setting up your own Blog site where the majority of your blogging efforts should be.  If you need help doing that consider taking one of my upcoming Blogging classes. Or hire someone to create a blog site for you like Jay, you can see an example of his work here... Jay McGillicuddy’s wordpress Blog or check out my blog at www.NHRealyScoops.com

Mind your manners

*** Someone said that joining a social networking site is just like going to a party that you’ve always wanted to be invited to.  I totally agree with that!  You wouldn’t walk in and immediately start selling yourself or your products. You would start talking and engaging with the people at the party…getting to know them… long before you ever ask for business.

Social Networking  is a community…and just like when someone speaks to you in your neighborhood (your real life community)  you answer them, if you’re invited over for coffee, you return the invite.  Social Networking is the same way only most of talking is via commenting and the visiting is via blogs.  Answer the comments people leave on your blog or photos and go visit their blogs or photos in return.  Remember to Engage!

Are you ready for it??

Happy New Year everyone!

Having a hard time connecting to today’s connected consumers?  Want to Blog but don’t know how?

If you answered Yes to any of these Questions then you Need to sign up for these two classes.

December 1^st 2008- from 9-12:30

Consumer Centric Market (3 NH ce credits)

Do you know how to connect with today’s consumer? Gen X and Y-The Connected Generation and the Baby Boomers.

Web 2.0 and creating relevancy all equal success!

$35.00

Location: Granite State South Board of REALTORS

Windham NH

December 8 th 2008- from 9-1

Blogging 101 (NO ce credits)

Are you ready to create your own blog? This is a hand on work shop and all participants will leave with a live blog!

Class is limited and there is a pre-workshop assignment

Pre-registration & payment required $ 55.00

Class will be held at the Granite State South Board of REALTORS

Windham NH

Contact  Jay and Monika to register @ 603-548-7685

Recently we put on a Blogging class and all of the participants left with a” live ” wordpress.com blog. The class was 4 hours long and was a lot of fun.

We have had requests to hold another class soon and are working on the dates. Class size is extremely limited and so far I have 3 people who have reserved a spot. keep an eye on this blog for class updates or e-mail me to add your name to the list.

If you’d like to skip the process of building your own but want a blog… Why not have someone build a site for you…check this out>>>> (click) Jay is building wordpress.org blog sites

This is a great opportunity for all REALTORS both new and experienced.

2008 NHAR Real Estate Professional Series 101 & 102 (NHAR REPS 101 & 102)
Invest in your future as a Real Estate Professional by investing in a strong education foundation!
NHAR REPS 101 & 102 is a comprehensive base for the new and seasoned agent alike. Formerly known as QuickStart, we are re-launching the program under this new name. As a result of this dynamic and intense four day program, agents will be able to:
• Develop an effective prospecting plan
• Make an effective presentation to sellers and buyers
• Determine the true motivation level of prospective clients
• Implement the basic techniques of effective negotiating
• Create a realistic business plan
Comments from Student evaluations include:
• Skill practice was great! No matter how much experience you have, the market is always changing and practices are changing as well. This course helped prioritize and get back to the basics.
• This should be mandatory for all REALTORS®, new and old! Great information and technique to use in changing markets.
• This is an excellent course. All REALTORS® should take advantage of this educational experience.
The cost for the 4-day program is $390 and includes:
• In-depth manual which will be invaluable as a reference tool after completion of the course
• 3 popular DVDs – “Price Your House”, “Dress Your House” and “Finding Home” (a value of $120)
• NHAR Certified Instructors
• Two breaks and lunch each day
(lodging costs will be the responsibility of the student)
Bonus! Upon successful completion of the course and the written exams, students will earn credit toward GRI 101 and GRI 102 – the first two of eight modules toward earning their GRI designation. An additional value of $390!

Blogging Workshop… Are you ready to create your own blog?
Pre-registration and payment required
$ 55.00 9-12:30 Oct 2
Contact Monika@monikamcgillicuddy.com for complete details or call 548-7685
This is a hands on workshop taught by Jay and Monika McGillicuddy and you will leave with your own WordPress Blog on line!

Register Now: GRI 104 is Coming Soon!

There are still openings available for the third Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) session of 2008 — GRI 104 — scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 3-4, at the Holiday Inn in Concord.

GRI is a REALTOR® designation given to those who have completed 96 hours of NAR-accredited coursework in seven educational modules within a five-year period. The designation helps increase income potential, develop self-confidence, sharpen real estate skills and build a strong referral network with classmates. Ultimately, it is a designation that helps bring REALTORS® to a level where they are recognized as leaders in the industry.

The subjects of GRI 104 include How to Meet, Greet and Connect; Secrets to Top Producers; Serving the Generations; and Sales and Marketing Training, and it is the third of the seven modules to be presented this year. The sessions will be taught by seasoned instructors Jim Pugliese ABR, CRB, GRI, SRES, CSP, Monika McGillicuddy GRI, SRES and Dave Millett.

To learn more about GRI and the 2008 schedule, click here. To register, click here or call the NHAR office at 225-5549.

NOTE: For future GRI classes, discounted Holiday Inn rates are available to those who reserve a room at least three weeks in advance. Call 603-224-9534.

$35.00 per person includes 3 hour NH CE credit but most importantly this class will show you WHAT you need to do to stay competitive in this changing real estate environment!

Consumer Centric covers not only the Generations but particularly the needs of Gen X and Y who will be our 1^st time home buyer for the next 20 years. Learn how to market to them as well as to the connected Baby Boomers.

We’ll cover Blogging and why you should be doing it, real estate social networking sites and managing your web presence.

This class will give you an overview of what you’ll need to know to participate responsibly in a Web 2.0 Connected environment.

Have you heard of The Real Estate Paradigm shift? Technology has transformed real estate as we have known it. Today both new and experienced agents alike need to understand the dynamics of the online community or become irrelevant in the home buying or selling process.

Class size is limited so please e-mail me or call Jay at 603-548-7685 to reserve your seat. Be sure to let us know which date you’ll be attending!

Class time 9-12:15

Registration 8:30 to 9:00

Location: 213 Stage Road Junction

Unit # 5 (end unit- lower level)

Hampstead NH

Coming soon Blogging 101 and Blogging 102 (no ce credits) space will be limited to 20 students as this is a hands on creating a blog work shop. We’ll travel…just need a location with internet.

  Special Announcement from the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS