Upcoming Events:
SAVE THE DATE: WCAoR Green Expo is set for Saturday, October 2 n Annual event to feature more than 100 exhibitors
in Round Rock. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free.
showcasing their products
Due to the great response from last year’s Expo an addiThe Williamson County
tional 25 booths have been added this year. Over 1,000 people
Association of REALTORS
attended last year’s event, which featured more than 70 booths
would like to invite you to the
and exhibitors.
Green Expo 2010. This expo is
This event is a great way to showcase your green products
open to the public and is fo-
and services to Williamson County and surrounding areas from
cused on green home building, remodeling, energy conserva-
San Antonio to Dallas. Interested in becoming an exhibitor at
tion and indoor air quality.
this year’s event? Indoor and outdoor exhibitor booths are
Green Expo 2010 will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Dell Diamond, 3400 East Palm Valley Blvd.,
available. For more information, contact WCAoR’s Jackie Woodfin at 255-6211 or go to www.GreenExpo2010.com. RL
August 18 NAHREP Monthly Meeting Cool River Cafe - 11:30 a.m. August 19 ABoR TREPAC Wine Tasting Central Market - 6 p.m. August 25 WCAoR Rookie Club Meeting WCAoR Office - 11:30 a.m. September 1 AMBA Monthly Meeting Austin Country Club - 11:30 a.m. September 2 HBA 2010 Golf Extravangaza Shadow Glen Golf Club - 12 p.m. September 8 Cheeseburgers in Paradise Kinningham House - 4 to 7 p.m. September 14 NAPMW General Membership Meeting Norris Conference Center - 11:30 a.m. September 22 HBA 5th Annual BBQ Bash & Elected Officials Appreciation HBA office - 6 p.m. October 2 WCAoR Green Expo Dell Diamond - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Enjoyable. Entertaining. It’s all about you.
October 27 Realty Round Up Austin Convention Center - All day
New professionals get guidance from industry leaders, thanks to WCAoR
R
eal estate professionals who are new to the busi-
every two years, so new members will be able to catch up
thinks the club should help more REALTORS remain in the
ness are in the process of becoming the best by
on any tips they may have missed.
industry without giving up too soon. “I have heard that
learning from the best through a new program
In addition to the instructional ses-
the Williamson County Association of REALTORS
sions, the club offers mem-
launched earlier this year. Called the Rookie Club, it is one
bers a Q&A session with
of only four programs in the United States. It is patterned
nationally acclaimed
after one in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is lead by
NAR instructor Pat
WCAoR’s 2009 Rookie of the Year, Sonia Guardado.
Strong, participa-
“President J. Rene Ward asked me to start the program,”
she says. “They come with certain expectations about what it will be like and this can help them put systems in place and stay self motivated so that they will succeed.”
tion in the Fall
Guardado says. “We had our first meeting in February and
New
currently have about 20 members.”
Builder Series, a dis-
The Rookie Club offers new agents in Central Texas the
about 80 percent leave in their first year,”
Beezley says he came to the industry
Home
with more than 20 years of other sales experience, but the Rookie Club taught him
count card for area busi-
things specific to real estate. “There is a
unique opportunity to start their real estate career under
nesses
the guidance of industry leaders. It features monthly ses-
mentorship by industry
to pay, but it cuts down on the learn-
sions to help REALTORS build their systems while learn-
leaders. Dues are $25 for
ing curve. It gives you the sizzle.”
ing tips, techniques and processes vital to succeed in their
current members and $40
real estate career. In most cases, sessions are held at
for future members.
lunchtime the last Wednesday of the month at the WCAoR office. Rookie Club is open to any Realtor ® in the first five
and
access
to
certain amount of dues everyone has
Both say they also like having access to movers and shakers in the industry.
“Not only is it a wise investment for REALTORS, but
“When you are a new agent, you are like a deer in the head-
brokers as well because it cuts down on their losses,”
lights and you are not likely to approach someone like Stu-
Guardado says.
art or others who have lead the programs,” Beezley says.
years of active Texas licensure. Additional members are en-
Rookie Club members Jack Beezley and Gail McClana-
couraged to join at any time. Sessions will be repeated
han, both of JB Goodwin REALTORS, say they have benefitted
greatly
from
P. O. Box 81366 Austin, Texas 78708-1366
Upcoming Rookie Club Events
tured a session lead by indus-
Aug. 25: Buyer Bonanza: Creating a Buyer System
try veteran Stuart Sutton
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - WCAoR office
called “Show me the Money: Creating a Lead Generation System.” “This helps us get our feet on the ground quicker,” says Beezley.
“Otherwise
we
would spend a year and a half finding out what we don’t know. It gives you a jump start.” You can visit us online 24/7 at www.realtylineonline.com
great avenue to be exposed to their techniques.”
the
program, which recently feaPresorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Austin, Texas Paid Permit #715
“It would be intimidating, but the Rookie Club gives us a
McClanahan
Sept. 22: Get it Sold! A Seller Panel 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m - WCAoR office Oct. 27: Selling with Style: Creating a Seller System 11:30 a.m to 1 pm - WCAoR office Nov. 15: For members only: An Exclusive Q&A with Pat Strong - 1 to 3 p.m. - WCAoR office Dec. 14: A Taste of Things to Come: Looking Ahead to 2011 - 6 to 8 p.m. - Vino 100 next to Target in Round
says
she
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