This course is offered in a non-ce format as well as a 3 hour CE format. The course is a history and guide to real estate in Atlanta. The course is very interactive and many topics are discussed as they relate to every day real estate in Atlanta- Such as MLS, FMLS, Supra, eKeys vs. display keys, hardware and software. This is a fun class to take in any format. There is a great deal of Q&A to this class, therefore, making it a great class to learn from your peers.

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This is an introductory course that is primarily “hands-off”. It covers the fundamentals of Email, which includes: Email types, definitions and proper usage. No specific email service will be addressed (such as @hotmail.com, @gmail.com, etc.)

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This is an introductory course intended to introduce participants to Microsoft Excel. This course is both moderator lead and “Hands On” and is the starting point for learning how to put together a list, budget or beautiful chart.

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This course is offered as a two hour non-ce course and a 3 hour CE course. The course identifies the key components of a Realtor business plan but uses technology to accomplish the creation, management and maintenance of the plan. Technology is also a significant piece of the puzzle of a realtor’s business plan that is often overlooked. Participants will identify a course of implementation for technology over a determined period of time that supports positive ROI.

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This course is offered as a two hour non-ce and a 3 hour CE course. CRM is an information industry term used to describe the methodologies that help manage customer relationships in an organized fashion. Many people refer to their address book as their CRM tool while many others utilize a software solution such as Microsoft Outlook as their integrated email and CRM tool. This course examines the principles of recording, organizing and follow up as the key elements that need to be covered with a good CRM tool.

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Google is by far one of the best search engines on the internet and they have invested heavily in tools that benefit realtors and their clients. This course is for the intermediate to advanced user as it not only covers Google as a search engine but how to use it with other technology to leverage all your technology tools.

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This is a basic two hour non-ce course that looks at how Global Positioning has changed the way in which we work, play and travel. Participants will learn the basics of how GPS works and the questions you should ask yourself before you purchase an installed unit in your automobile or a mobile unit. The course also examines how GPS and mapping can be integrated for caravans, buyer’s tours, etc.

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The “Official” definition for Guerilla marketing is: Unconventional marketing intended to get maximum results with minimal resources. This is a very interactive class that looks at the technology and non-technical nature of Guerilla Marketing as a means of obtaining better market penetration, market share and improving name recognition. This course is open to anyone interested in improving upon their current marketing plan.

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This course is offered as a two hour non-ce course and a 3 hour CE course. The class is designed and oriented towards emerging technologies that make homes smarter and more efficient. This technology then can be applied to renovations or older homes as well and it can present a problem when a Realtor® is unfamiliar with the technology that is in the home and how it relates to cost, efficiencies, connectivity and entertainment. This course is designed to illustrate this new technology and learn how to market it appropriately.

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We all love to read magazines, or better yet, look at the beautiful pictures and advertisements. Layout and Design principles are for the most part universal. This is an introductory course in Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is an application that most of us have on our computer at home that allows us to create flyers, postcards and brochures. This course not only covers layout and design but the essentials in creating a flyer for personal and property marketing.

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This is an introductory to intermediate course. Farming is an integral part of any business as it is the basis for marketing and promotion- either personal, service or product related. In the real estate industry many people think that farming is just for newly licensed agents looking to build their sphere. The truth is farming is an integral part of the cycle of real estate business as it ensures consistency in a name, brand or image.

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This is an intermediate course that explores the difference between Office 2003 and the various versions of Office 2003 and Office 2007 and the versions it has to offer. The course is geared towards discovering when the “tipping point” for upgrading is. This course is a must for anyone interested in upgrading or thinking of buying a new pc or laptop. The course is primarily moderator lead with a Q&A period and visual examples of the difference between the two office versions offered as resource material.

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This is an intermediate course that is designed to provide the participants with all the information they need in order to make a well-informed decision regarding whether it is time to upgrade to Microsoft’s new operating system. This course also allows plenty of time for Questions and Answers and sometimes guides the course in new directions. This is a must take course as Vista is currently being heavily advertised by both computer manufacturers as well as Microsoft.

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Email has become the universal communication tool, ranking right up there with the cell phone, text and instant messaging. Email is also one of the most vulnerable tools of this set as it does not convey tone or full intent and is can be misunderstood by the recipient. Just as the use of jargons change in our language the same holds true in email communication. This course examines the general rules of using Email as well as when Email should not be used. This is a very interactive class that allows participants to critique other participant’s Emails.

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This course is designed around one of the basic principles of technology that all people use in business today. The cell phone has evolved into one of the “must haves” business tools of today. This class goes beyond the basic cell phone to “smart phones” and how they are becoming much more than just a cell phone in the real estate industry. This class is for everyone as we look at choosing the right device, provider and services and then look at the web enabled phone websites that support the realty industry.

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This is an intermediate to advanced course that focuses on two types of technology. The first is Microsoft PowerPoint and the other is web-based presentations. This class is an exercise in exploring, identifying and putting the building blocks together for this advanced type of presentation. This is a moderator lead course with some “hands on” experience.

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