What Does 2023 Look Like for you?

Complimentary Sessions to Help you Succeed in the New Year!

By: Annette Bentley-Reilly, Business Development Director, Properties Title

As Realtors®, we made it through unprecedented times within the last few years. With the pandemic behind us and now a market that is normalizing in front of us, it is time to get back to the basics.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. POWER IS CONFIDENCE!

Having the tools you need as Realtors® are crucially important for your success as a real estate professional. Being a part of the Professional Development Committee since 2019 and Chair of the Top Producer Panel Subcommittee, I am excited to announce RASM provides a variety of FREE education courses and workshops for you as a member. Education is of utmost importance in our industry. It helps you steer clear of liability and be the professional your customer needs. Here’s a list of FREE classes that will be offered by RASM this year. Keep your eye out for these classes and more at myrasm.com/calendar

BOOST (2 TIMES A YEAR)

FOUR CLASSES FOR A BRAND NEW AGENT OR THOSE NEEDING TO BRUSH UP ON SKILLS

Running Your Business as a Business: Designed to help get your business started with tips on business planning, tax strategies, how to list your business, and much more.

Marketing Yourself/How to Have a Successful

Open House: Prepares you for hosting an effective open house, including farming techniques and social media advertising to get buyers in the door.

Building Your CRM: Provides a clear understanding of the different Client Relationship Management platforms available with tips on generating and organizing leads imperative for success.

Art of Comps: Learn how to utilize the tools available to you so you can prepare an accurate Comparative Market Analysis for your customers.

Top Producer Panel

Top producers share their tips and tricks on how they became successful in the areas they specialize (offered three to four times a year).

Intro To Contracts

In-depth 3-hour course instructed by an attorney introducing students to the basics elements of a real estate contract (offered monthly).

Waterfront Certification

Dive deep into topics pertaining to the legalities, pitfalls, and advantages of working with waterfront properties. 6-hour course with benefits to access RASM waterfront resources and your name listed on the RASM’s CWS database (offered two times a year).

Global Sessions

Exploring the rich history and traditions of various countries, gaining insight into the state of the market around the world.

Legal Sessions

The Legal Sessions are hosted by the Realtor® Attorney Joint Committee, which is composed of Realtors® and attorneys from Sarasota and Manatee counties. They provide legal and real-world expertise in various areas of real estate.

Ypn Membership

Free membership to the Young Professionals Network provides discounts to socials and sessions to help you excel in your careers.

RASM understands how important education is for its members. I am so proud to be a member of RASM and the Professional Development Committee. Education for Realtors® is truly my passion. Whether you are a seasoned Realtor® brushing up on the tools needed for your continued success, or if you are new agent just beginning in this profession, it’s time to get back to the fundamentals of real estate. •