Columbia / Lexington SC Real Estate Blogging Strategy Training

Exit Brokers "By Invitation Only" Training Thursday March 19th, 2009

PDF version of Columbia/Lexington Blogging Training

The Brokers of Exit Realty in Columbia and Lexington South Carolina, Ed Flowers, Brandon Liles, Joe Nester, and Craig Summerall are bringing Key Yessaad to hold a special training on Real Estate Blogging Strategy March 19th, 2009.

The Original name of the course was “Google Loves Bloggers,” to reveal the fact that if your blog posts are not “Search Engine Indexed” and lead back to you in a natural way then the effort is for not.

The questions a Real Estate Professional should help their clients answer are the following: “How can I tell that you have expertise in your Real Estate Market?” “Can I validate you online and “Google You” with Buzz around your Market expertise?” “Is the information I find online about you fluff or substance?” Location: Agape Village Village Community Center - 128 Agape Village Ct., West Columbia, SC 29169 Date: Tuesday, March 19^th, 2009 – 9:30am (please start arriving at 9am) Duration: 4.5 hours – ample breaks will be offered. Cost: $45 (please make checks payable to: Key Yessaad and hand them to your broker. I asked them to hold the checks until I have delivered the training.) My Commitment: To un-shackle you from the fear of the internet and show you what your Buyers, Sellers and Google want… (Don’t we all want to make Google happy!!!) I will also give you a methodical plan of action to get you going or tweak what you are currently doing… Course Description: (please read what follows to understand the intention of the course.) Real Estate Blogging Strategy Training Session Details: I designed this Seminar as a Real Estate Strategy for Visibility, Expertise, and Search Engine Ranking. You will learn the following:

1. What is Blogging? – Very short time spent on this topic because the strategy is more important than the why.
2. Why should Realtors Blog? Do I really need to learn how to Blog?
3. How are successful Real Estate Agents using this medium to position themselves?
4. Where should I blog? My website right? not really!!!
5. What should I blog about? And how often?
6. What if the format of a good blog? At least can you get me started…? Do I have to become a writer? How about links?
7. What does all this have to do with Google? Is this SEO? (Could you explain SEO briefly for us?)
8. How much programming should I learn? (Let me give you the answer right here – ZERO!!!)
9. How expensive is this whole strategy? Think time, perseverance, and elbow grease...
10. How can my assistant help me with this?
11. Does this strategy really work? And how fast? Can you show us examples?

I tell your Broker / Owner that I promise not to waste your Realtors' time and will arm them with information they need to compete online… I keep my promises... Here are a few recent testimonials from training held in Charlotte Feb 12th, 2009.

	"Thank you for the phenomenal training on real estate blogging and our web strategy. Not only was it entertaining and informative, but it was RELEVANT! You are providing our agents and brokers the most pertinent information we could receive in this market. I personally have seen the results of doing what you tell me to do and I have no doubt that it will lead to our office being more successful. Every regional owner and broker should have you in their offices immediately! We cannot wait to have you back in Charlotte." - Angie Byers Owner - EXIT Realty South.
	"Key is the MASTER of internet strategy! He’s paying it forward by training Exit Realty agents on how to harness the power of online marketing and lead generation. Through his high energy, cutting edge training, he has motivated and energized our team! Key is sharing what many others exploit for big bucks! We can’t learn enough from him! If you have not experienced his training, you’re missing out (and probably way behind the curve)." - Kathy Rawers - Broker/Owner.
	"Key, Your class on Blogging was amazing. You were right on the money when you spoke of how much other companies charged to optimize your websites and help move you up in the rankings. Your class motivates an individiual and has them take control of their own destiny. This is just like the old saying "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." There are no more excuses. You feel empowered when you can blog and move yourself up in the rankings as you taught us to do today. I'm anxious to get started and take control of the Statesville market. Thanks, I look forward to future classes." - Kim Privette, Broker/Owner.
	"Key, Your class was excellent – you taught me the power and ease of Blogging. I am ready to make this a “key” part of my internet / marketing strategy. I look forward with anticipation to see the results in my business. I will enthusiastically refer you to all of my agents and am willing travel to any of your classes in the Carolinas. Please send me your schedule. I have two of my agents who will accompany me. Thanks," - Vernon Jackson, Broker/Owner.
	"Hi Key! Once again you delivered a powerful and fun class! You did not disappoint. I will tell you that I attended a two day CRS workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and paid 5 times the amount of your class and I walked away with 10 times the value from your class. Just the hint about using Google docs to cut and paste my entire article instead of using word will save me so much time. I look forward to the next class with you. Thank you for your energy and for sharing your knowledge with us! You are wonderful and I would recommend this class to anyone (on the other hand…………..maybe I should keep you a secret!)" - Sonya Leonard, Statesville NC.
	"Key, words can't express how excited I now am about blogging! The light finally went on in my head and now I understand it. I have started on my first blog and will keep in touch with you. I am proof that you can teach a "middle aged" dog new tricks! Thanks so much, Debby Byers Exit Realty South, Charlotte, N.C." - Debby Byers, Charlotte NC.
	"Key, I just wanted to say thanks for allowing my coworkers and I the opportunity to capture a few minutes of your training with John yesterday. You were amazing and I loved your energy. Kristi and I would love to attend one of your classes in the near future. Thanks again and have a great afternoon." - Stacy Danner|Senior Residential Broker, Grubb Properties, Inc. (Stacy and her colleagues sponsored the lunch for the Charlotte training on 2/12/2009 and only attended 10 minutes of the event... Thank you Stacy!!!)

Training brought to Columbia SC thanks to the following Brokers!!!
Ed Flowers Exit Sandlapper Realty	Brandon Liles Exit Midland Realty	Joe Nester Exit Agape Real Estate Services	Craig Summerall Exit Real Estate Consultants

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About the Trainer: Key Yessaad – Real Estate Web Trainer. To train, inspire, and coach Real Estate Professionals succeed is my passion. I have a niche area of expertise which is the combination of Real Estate Web Strategy, Consulting, and Systems Implementation... Inquire about the various Real Estate Training Seminars.

Found this article in The Virginian-Pilot. This may benefit the many military families at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC and many others across the country.

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By Josh Brown
The Virginian-Pilot
© February 27, 2009

For many military families, the prospect of moving and selling a home amid the biggest housing decline in decades is daunting, but a little-touted provision in Congress' economic recovery package could throw some a lifeline.

The stimulus package includes $555 million in aid to compensate military service members who are given orders and must sell their homes for less than market value. The Department of Defense would reimburse the individuals for up to 95 percent of the loss if the homes were purchased before July 1, 2006. The department could also elect to purchase the homes for up to 90 percent of the fair market value.

Read the rest of the article.

Iris Finn, an agent for Exit Realty Professionals in Virginia Beach, said military members across the region have gotten stuck with homes after getting orders amid the slow market.

"People are excited about the program, and they're confused," said Finn, who specializes in working with military families. "They're hoping it works out in their favor."

Finn said the confusion stems from uncertainty about how much homeowners would be reimbursed and who would be eligible.

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EXIT Realty Corp. International Recognizes Outstanding Performance

Despite the challenges in the real estate industry over the past year, EXIT Realty of the Carolinas has continued to prosper, adding 9 franchise sales throughout North and South Carolina.

In recognition of the region's outstanding growth while exemplifying the philosophy and spirit of EXIT Realty, Steve Morris, EXIT Realty Corp. International's Founder and CEO, proudly honored Regional Owner Michael Washburn at EXIT's 2008 International Convention held in Nashville, TN.

"Michael is always optimistic and enthusiastic. He consistently demonstrates both his salesmanship and managerial expertise no matter what the market. He is an absolute compliment to our organization", said Morris.

"What seems to be exciting people about EXIT Realty," explains Michael Washburn, "is the understanding that EXIT has a better way to operate a real estate brokerage allowing the Broker to structure his office environment [in a way that] that fosters agent growth and productivity in any market".

EXIT Realty has enjoyed tremendous growth throughout North America. This growth is based largely on the strength of its recruiting and retirement benefits. The EXIT Formula provides sales associates a chance to earn a combination of residual income over and above their own transactions and an enhanced retirement and beneficiary benefit; all of which have been unheard of in the real estate industry until now.

For more information about EXIT Realty of the Carolinas, please call 803-309-3060. Or visit my Exit Squidoo Lens.

We have opened 4 new Exit offices in the Columbia, SC area this year with several good leads on other agents that have an interest in following our proven business plan. Exit now has 75 offices in NC and SC.

My target market right now is the York, Rock Hill, Fort Mill area where I have been doing a great deal of prospecting. I alos have high interest in Sumter and Anderson. If you or someone you know is interested in findong ot more about how Exit can give an agent more money and more security, please give me a call.