METRO BROKERS INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL TRIATHLON FRIDAY TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO

Unique Friday Evening Triathlon Being Produced by Renowned Triathlete Ian Adamson

(Denver, CO) 2009 - Metro Brokers, Inc. is thrilled to announce the first annual Triathlon Friday taking place on June 5, 2009 at 6:00pm At Cherry Creek Reservoir www.metrobrokerstriathlon.com.  This event is open to the public and offers athletes the chance to compete in a triathlon in the evening, without having to get up at the crack of dawn. The event will include a fun-filled evening of activities perfect for the entire family including an awards ceremony, catered dinner, music and a Friday night party on the beach. This sprint-distance triathlon benefits the Special Olympics of Colorado and is the perfect way to kick-start the weekend and the triathlon season. 

As a proud sponsor of Special Olympics Colorado (SPCO) for ten consecutive years, Metro Brokers, Inc. is excited to introduce this unique event to further benefit the organization.

"We believe this TriathlON is the perfect way to raise money and awareness for the great athletes in the Special Olympics," said Maria Cook, Executive Director of Metro Brokers Inc. "This event is open to everyone and will be more than a race, it will be a celebration." 

To ensure an extraordinary event, Metro Brokers TriathlON Friday has enlisted the production help of Ian Adamson, founder of "24 Hour Events" and the man behind dozens of national and international competitions. Adamson is the most successful adventure racer of all time with seven world championship wins, 22 world championship podium finishes and 17 international adventure race championship titles.

"I am thrilled to be a part of this event and can ensure a top-notch race for people of all ages and competition levels," said Adamson. "I have made this my life's work and look forward to working with Metro Brokers for many years to come."

Event festivities will begin with registration and packet-pickup at 4:00pm at the reservoir. The half mile swim will start at 6:00pm followed by a 12 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run to the finish line. Triathletes can compete individually or as a relay team. The race will be divided into several age groups and prizes will be given to the winner of each group. Following the race, a party on the beach will ensue complete with catered dinner from Lodo's Bar and Grill, live music and an award ceremony. Early registration is going on now at a discounted rate. For more information or to register go to www.metrobrokerstriathlon.com.

"We encourage people of every age and skill level to participate in this great event," said Mike Bradley, Metro Broker and organizer of the race. "It's for a great cause and will be one of the few opportunities to do a triathlon on a beautiful summer evening, followed by a party!"

About Metro Brokers, Inc.

Metro Brokers, Inc. has been Colorado's leader in real estate, technology and services, for more than 30 years, offering independent real estate professionals a framework to succeed. Our network of nearly 2,000 highly experienced real estate professionals specialize in residential, commercial and investment properties and have access to ground breaking technologies, continuing education courses, and innovative marketing that help buyers and sellers make the most of their real estate transactions. Unlike most other real estate companies Metro Brokers, Inc. is actually owned and operated by its brokers.

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Metro Brokers TV:  Hello.  This is Robin Wood with Metro Brokers TV.  We are on the floor today of the Colorado Convention Center with the Realtor Rally.  I am here today with one of the leaders of Metro Brokers.  This is Kimberly McKinley and she is president elect of....

Kimberly McKinley:  The Women's Council for Realtors for the State of Colorado and I am the immediate past president of the Mile High Chapter.

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic.  Tell me a little bit about your business and your involvement with these committees.

Kimberly McKinley:  They are great organizations.  As a Metro Broker, which I had been since 2000, I actually benefited from not being in an independent company and it's just been wonderful and I have built my business with Women's Council as well, who has had many leaders in the past five years that have been Metro Brokers.  So, Metro Brokers is a great company to be with and also produces leaders into these different organizations.  Thank you.

Metro Brokers TV:  Thank you so much to be reminded of that because we do know that that's true.  Now, tell me where did you come from before you joined Metro Brokers?

Kimberly McKinley:  I was on an... I was with an independent company in Parker, Colorado and the Metro Brokers office had closed down, down there and there wasn't one and our office went Metro Brokers, then I hooked up with Realty Oasis Systems and they opened another office in Parker.  So, I am still there.

Metro Brokers TV:  So, it's very convenient and I imagine your client base is extremely excited about that keeping you in the neighborhood.

Kimberly McKinley:  Yeah, absolutely.

Metro Brokers TV:  So, tell me, do you have any upcoming... what is the Women's Council doing right at the moment?  Do you have any events?

Kimberly McKinley:  Well, today, actually we have our state meeting because that's when we can get all the chapters from Colorado Springs and Fort Collins together and then we have monthly meetings.  It's usually the first or second Thursday of the month at the Embassy Suites and you can go to wcrmilehigh.org to check out our events.

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic.  Well, Kimberly, thank you so much for your time.  I do appreciate it and for being a leader for us in Metro Brokers.

Kimberly McKinley:  Thank you.

Metro Brokers TV:  Thank you for joining us.  For more information on Kimberly or other leaders like Kimberly in the Metro Brokers association, join us at metrobrokerstv.com.

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Metro Brokers TV:  Hi.  I am Scott Shields and we are down at the Colorado Convention Center for the 2009 Realtor Rally and I am joined here by Jon DeStefano, who you may know, especially who[Phonetic] live in Jefferson County, he is the former president of Jefferson County School District.  Jon, thanks for coming down and talking with us today.

Jon DeStefano:  Pleasure, my pleasure.

Metro Brokers TV:  What do you think of the convention so far?

Jon DeStefano:  I think it's great.  I think it's so important for Realtors, it just keeps you motivated and gives you really important information; it's just a good thing.

Metro Brokers TV:  Now being such a person involved with the community, especially in Jefferson County and now you are a Metro Broker, what have you taken from your previous experience and brought it to Metro Brokers?

Jon DeStefano:  Well, I think what I brought from my previous experience was that people are fun and it's fun working with people when you are working to do something that is really good for them and that they want and their homes are like their kids, you know, that for some of them, they are the kids.  

Metro Brokers TV:  And how has your time with Metro Brokers been so far?  Why do you like... what's the best thing about being a part of Metro Brokers?

Jon DeStefano:  Well, I love being with Metro Brokers.  I think they are a great organization and they have great leadership and I feel that the support that you get is very important, especially for me, you know having been in... I have only been a realtor for a few years.  I think coming into this was like coming into a family and I like working with Metro Broker people all over, not just in my specific company and branch, but all Metro Brokers agents.  I think they are motivated similarly and are good people and I think the organization is a great organization.

Metro Brokers TV:  Well, you heard it live on the Realtor Rally floor today from Jon DeStefano that Metro Brokers is the best and greatest organization.  For more other videos, go to metrobrokerstv.com.

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Metro Brokers TV:  Hi, this is Robin Wood.  I am on the floor of the Colorado Realtor Rally at the convention center.  I am here today with Bob Truax.  Very nice to meet you Bob.

Bob Truax:  Nice meeting you.

Metro Brokers TV:  So I want to find out how long have you been with Metro Brokers?

Bob Truax:  Over 16 years.

Metro Brokers TV:  16 years.

Bob Truax:  Yeah.

Metro Brokers TV:  Now tell me a little bit about your organization.

Bob Truax:  Well, I own ReAction Realty, which is... I started about 14 years ago and I have 20 broker associates that work under my license and I also own three Metro Broker offices.  Our main office is in Westminster at 124th and Huron and then I have a second office in Berthoud, Colorado called Metro Brokers of Northern Colorado and then we own Metro Brokers of Niwot.

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic.  Well, you are keeping your name your name out there all over the place.  Do you... what type of... what type of marketing are you finding that your associates are doing with our Metro Brokers online and our Metro Brokers contracts?

Bob Truax:  Well, the Metro Brokers online definitely is working and we are getting leads, warm leads we call them [laughs] and the agents in the office are working those as well as their other websites, which are linked and working well.  As far as the contracts, we... almost everyone in the office utilizes the CTM contracts because they are writable and e-mailable and save so much paper and that's what we are all about.

Metro Brokers TV:  Excellent.  So, ReAction Realty, how did you come up with that name?

Bob Truax:  I... the name that I wanted to use was taken [laughs] when I went down to record my license and my company and so I made three attempts and ReAction Realty worked.  So, that became the name of the company and everyone likes it.  So, [Voice Cross Over]

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic and it's memorable.  ReAction Realty.  So, three different locations.

Bob Truax:  Yes, the Westminster at 124th and Huron and we are called Metro Brokers Front Range Professionals and our motto is "Our professional will move you."

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic.  I like it.  Thank you so much today Bob for joining us and good luck with your ReAction Realty.  Thank you too for joining us here.  For more information about Metro Brokers, please join us at metrobrokerstv.com.

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Metro Brokers TV:  Hello.  This is Robin Wood with Metro Brokers.  I am on the floor of the Realtor Rally at the Convention Center in Denver today.  We have as a special guest, Steve.  He is with....

Steve Konecny:  Metro Brokers Freedom First Realty.

Metro Brokers TV:  Freedom First Realty.  How long have you been with us?

Steve Konecny:  For approximately five years.

Metro Brokers TV:  And where were you before Metro Brokers?

Steve Konecny:  Before Metro Brokers I was a detective with the Aurora Police Department from I retired in 2006 after serving 32 years.

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic.  So, Metro Brokers was your first choice?

Steve Konecny:  Yes, it was, yes, it was.

Metro Brokers TV:  Tell me a little bit about your office?

Steve Konecny:  Well, we are located at the Denver Tech Center next to [Inaudible].  I have been with Metro Brokers since I got my license.  Metro Brokers was the choice I made after going to Armbrust Real Estate School.  I looked and interviewed at several different companies and after I compared what all the different companies had to offer, Metro Brokers by far was the company that I chose that I was going to go with.

Metro Brokers TV:  Oh fantastic and I understand you are very active in our organization, Metro Brokers Incorporated.

Steve Konecny:  Yes, I am.  I am on the technology board committee.  I serve a lot of different volunteer committees.  I feel like Metro Brokers is something that we can give part of ourselves back to and try to help not only within the community, but with each other to grow.

Metro Brokers TV:  Fantastic.  Well, Steve, thank you so much for spending time with us today.

Steve Konecny:  You are welcome.

Metro Brokers TV:  For more about Realtors like Steve, leaders in our organization, please join us at metrobrokerstv.com.

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