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MetroBrokersTV : Welcome to Metro Brokers TV. We are with Ted Bryant today and Ted is the current National Director for the National Association for REALTORS®. He is also a director for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and he has also been a past chairman for the Real Estate Commission and welcome Ted. Ted Bryant shining example of an real estate industry professional

Ted Bryant: Thank you Mark. It's an honor to be here. <watch video>

Welcome to Metro Brokers TV.com ... I am Maurice (Moe) Giroux, President of Metro Brokers where Experienced-Caring-Professionals have been succeeding at Real Estate their way for 32 years.

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In fact, Metro Brokers has the 2nd largest Market Share, 97% Brand Recognition, Extensive Educational Offerings, Group Purchasing Power, Far Reaching TV, Electronic and Print Marketing Campaigns and is undoubtedly Colorado's leader in Real Estate Technology and Services.

Metro Brokers will illuminate your path to a bigger, more visible and more profitable career. <Watch Video>

MetroBrokersTV : Welcome to Metro Brokers TV and I am very honored today to have Ted Bryant. Ted is a director for the National Association of Realtors. He is also director for the Colorado Association of Realtors and he has been a past Real Estate Commission chairman. So, quite a lengthy pedigree. Ted, welcome.

Ted Bryant: Thank you Mark. I am honored to be here.

MetroBrokersTV : We wanted to have you in here today Ted. First of all one of the requirements for Metro Brokers is everyone has to be a realtor.

Ted Bryant: Right. <watch video>

MetroBrokersTV: Hi and welcome to Metro Brokers TV. I am Scott Shields, the Communication and Marketing Director for Metro Brokers. I am joined today in the studio with Roxie Pool. Roxie, thank you for coming down today.

Roxie Pool: Sure.

MetroBrokersTV: So, Roxie, tell us a little about yourself. How did you get started in real estate? <watch Video>

The Inman Connect Conference once again proved to be a wealth of information - as I reviewed my notes, pondering the most valuable gems that I could share with the MBI membership a particular session popped out - from Friday, July 25th.

The Speaker:  Alex Periello, CEO of the Realogy Franchise Group, which consists of  CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker Commercial, ERA and Sotheby's International Realty.

The topic:  What's Next: When Will the Housing Market Turn?

The highlights...Hope is not a good strategy, the current market mandates that you know your local area - drill down by area and be the expert.  Where are the opportunities? ...pricing - but you've got to get it right (if your sellers home is not selling...every 30 days, adjust the price).  Mind your past clients; teach them how to buy the great deals on the market today using the equity from the home you sold them 5 yrs ago.  Houses are selling - promote that in the press - put SOLD banners on ads.  Communicate to all the renters you know (and don't know) - they are sitting on the sidelines and will be buyers soon, it's your job to give them the information that will move them off the sidelines.

The market is what it is right now ...      it's a little sloppy and it may stay that way for a while - you can't change the market - but you can be positive about it and seize the market opportunities. Pricing is everything.  Right now it's a REALTORS market - Be Proactive

My observations as far as the "social media" buzz .... is that agents need to chose just the ones that will help to grow your business - quality not quantity - be nichey, transparent, cool and local and most importantly don't be intimidated by it all - embrace it! (check out curbed.com) And in conclusion, my opinion for the MVW (most valuable websites) discovered @ the 2008 Inman Connect Conference @ San Francisco:

         RealEstateTomato.com (go here to learn all about social media, blogging, etc.)

            43Folders.com (for getting organized)

            WordPress.com (noted site (platform) for beginner bloggers) ranked #1 by New                      York Times

I don't know about most of you, but after personally attending a conference like Inman Real Estate Connect in San Francisco and New York, for multiple years, you become somewhat numb to the goings on of the event. So, I was delighted when I received these Inman notes from a first time connect attender. A fellow Metro Broker, no less. I found it interesting as to what the take-away was for this newbie person. This individual has asked to remain unknown, but allowed me to share their thoughts with all of you. I feel it's an excellent review and let's me know that I am still on track.

One thing for sure, the information comes flying at you like a firehouse shoved in your mouth.  Metro Brokers was very well represented at this years event with 25 plus persons in attendance.  That is a sign of the times.  Very few other real estate brokerages had the attendance that Metro Brokers had.  <read more>

Inman Real Estate Connect Notes - San Francisco - 2008

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