"Realtor escapes robbery at luxury home" PLEASE READ!

On Christmas Eve, a female real estate agent was showing a man property in a gated community that features multimillion-dollar custom homes when the man beat her with a stick and demanded $4,000.

San Antonio-Express News reported that the man was driving the agent to a bank to withdraw the money when she escaped from the vehicle at a stoplight and got into another car.

Agents be extremely careful when showing properties. Please always be cautious of your surroundings. Call your office and let someone know you are showing a home. Be safe.

CLICK ON THE EXPRESS NEWS LINK TO READ MORE

CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

Dear Team Northside & Prospective Agents

This week, December 27-31, 2010, a few of the following courses are being offered at Century 21 United-Northside. Enroll and learn how to achieve success through the power of knowledge with FREE professional on-line training.

a. Negotiating.
b. Pricing Your Listing to Sell.

In addition to our massive on-line training platform, Century 21 United-Northside provides hands-on training through CENTURY 21 University, Faulkner University, Professional Development Programs, and Productivity Enhance Programs. To ensure Northside agents are able to maximize their learning opportunities with these resources the Broker/Owner mentors and coaches each member. These programs, with our follow-on accountability system, offers Realtor’s their greatest opportunity for SUCCESS.

Ask yourself. Am I receiving the training, support, mentoring, coaching, and accountability I want and need for success and growth? If the answer is no or you are not sure, call Shelia Knott or Jim Faulkner@ 210-979-6700

Merry Christmas from Century 21 United Northside!

The Team Northside staff and I want to wish you and your family a Joyous and Merry CHRISTMAS.

Team Northside has so much to be thankful for this year. We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas luncheon, gift exchange and great fellowship. What more can one want but our Heavenly Father’s Grace and Redeemption.

Merry Christmas & God Bless,

Jim Faulkner, Broker

"The Christmas Guest" song by Grandpa Jones

A Message from Jim:

Team Northside & Affiliates,

"The Christmas Guest" song by Grandpa Jones is my all-time favorite Christmas musical. I want to share this special musical with you, my friends. Each time I hear the song I cannot control my emotions, as it stirs my heart and tears welling in my eyes. I hope you too will enjoy it.



The greatest gift of Christmas is indeed Christ our Savior.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS,

Jim Faulkner, Broker
Century 21 United Northside

This Week's Feature: Send Custom eGreetings over the Holidays!

GOAL: INCREASE BRAND PREFERENCE

HOW: SEND CUSTOM HOLIDAY eGREETINGS

Coming up with thoughtful, unique ways to reach out to your customers and prospects can be tricky, and sending out holiday cards to them all can be time-consuming and expensive. Great news! The tools from the CENTURY 21® System can help. As a System member, you can deliver personalized, branded holiday eGreetings to your entire 21Online.com
contact list in minutes, and at no cost!

Accessible from the 21Online.com homepage, we have festive eGreetings available for virtually all holidays and life events. This includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and generic "Seasons Greetings." Best of all, in just a matter of minutes, you can upload your 21Online.com contact list and deliver tidings of joy to everyone you know!

What a great way to keep in touch with clients over the Holidays!

Check it out!

Feeling Overwhelmed by all the Tools on 21Online.com?!

Whether you're new to the CENTURY 21 System or a seasoned veteran, figuring out how to best leverage all of the tools featured on 21Online.com can be a real challenge. There is so much available to boost your business, but what's best for your needs? Let Century 21 United Northside and the CENTURY 21 Learning System (CLS) help!

The CENTURY 21 Learning System was built to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to streamline your business, and to help you make the most of the powerful tools and systems available to you as a System member. Here's a sample of some of CLS's learning opportunities focusing on tools and systems:

Tool-related courses

My C21 Site – Learn to create an online presence by customizing your free Web site.
Listing Central – Develop an enhanced listing strategy to market your listings virtually.
21Online.com – Experience a tour-like overview of the 21Online.com intranet site.

Skill-developing courses

Blogging for Online Visibility
Managing and Responding to Internet Leads
Social Networking, Developing an Online Business Plan

Registration is FREE and easy! CLS will set you on the right track to overcome your fears of learning new technology. Obtain answers to those pesky technical questions in no time - Century 21 United Northside provides its agents with free access to these courses and weekly updates on what courses are being offered daily.

Note: There will be no courses offered the week of December 20th-24th

Happy Holidays From Century 21 International Headquarters!

A Special Message:

This holiday season, we wish you and your loved ones all the same happiness and joy that our CENTURY 21 family of customers has received from you. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the CENTURY 21 brand. You are the Gold Standard in the real estate industry.

New Listing! Cozy one story ranch has it all!

New Listing! PRICE REDUCED! DON'T MISS OUT! This cozy one story ranch has it all! View visual tour below....



CONTACT Listing Agent: Carolina Garcia for more information
210-287-9595

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CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

Dear Team Northside & Prospective Agents,
This week, December 13-17, 2010, following are a few of the courses being offered at Century 21 United-Northside. Enroll and learn how to achieve success through the power of knowledge with FREE professional on-line training.

a. 21Online.com For Agents.
b. CRET EDG Class One.
c. Listing Central: marketing Your Listings Virtually.
d. CREST EDG Class Two.
e. FSBOs Fastest Source of Business.
f. Learning to Learn Online Using WebEx
g. Listing Central: Marketing Your Listings
h. Listing Strategies for Today’s Market
i. My C21 Site-Creating Your Online Presence
j. Success Planning
k. Your Guide to CLS Online Training
l. 21st Century Prospectng Techniques
m. Attitude: Persevere and Stay on Track
n. CREST EDG Reports
o. Handling Expireds
p. Social Networking: Developing a Business Plan
q. The Power f Brand Marketing
r. CREST EDG Commercial Lease & Prop Mgmt
s. Market Yourself as a Real Estate Expert
t. Success Achieving

In addition to our massive on-line training platform, Century 21 United-Northside provides hands-on training through CENTURY 21 University, Faulkner University, Professional Development Programs, and Productivity Enhance Programs. To ensure Northside agents are able to maximize their learning opportunities with these resources the Broker/Owner mentors and coaches each member. These programs, with our follow-on accountability system, offers Realtor’s their greatest opportunity for SUCCESS.

Ask yourself. Am I receiving the training, support, mentoring, coaching, and accountability I want and need for success and growth? If the answer is no or you are not sure, call Shelia Knott or Jim Faulkner@ 210-979-6700

Last Week's Feature! JOIN THE REVOLUTION

GOAL: JOIN THE REVOLUTION

HOW: JOIN OVER 1,500 OF OUR BEST AT CONVENTION

Will you be there when the revolution begins?! Over 1,500 sales professionals have already registered to be a part of the revolution and change that will begin at the 2011 CENTURY 21® International Convention! Join them and discover a bold new vision, and a new direction at the 2011 CENTURY 21 International Convention in Las Vegas! It all begins March 21-24 at The Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas!

If you haven't already registered, you have to ask yourself – are you the best? What do the best CENTURY 21 Agents have in common? They are always learning, they adapt to change, they have a plan, they invest in themselves and they go to Convention.

To view the agenda, keynote speakers and entertainment, check out the CENTURY 21 International Convention Site. Be sure to ‘friend’ the C21 International Convention Facebook page, so you don’t miss great tips like a recent posting on how to track bargain airfares.

The CENTURY 21 Revolution begins on March 21, 2011. Countdown to 3-21! You MUST be there! CLICK HERE to read more on the convention!

Third Quarter Marketing Report

Building on our 2010 momentum, CENTURY 21® marketing efforts saw big impressions in social media and PR channels through our 21st Century Child Campaign. Online advertising continues to make an impact—driving visitors to century21.com. Twitter followers are outpacing both ReMax and Coldwell Banker!

Century 21 has 3 Marketing Goals every quarter:

1. Increase Brand Preference
2. Generate Consumer Leads
3. Deliver Superior Productivity Tools

So far, we can see an increase in our social-online presence and impressions are up! The new "C21 Social" tab on century21.com provides visitors with direct social networking access and builds brand exposure effectively. We have seen impressions and leads grow exponentially since 2009 and we can only see higher numbers in Century 21's future. Century 21's National Advertising/PR and Marketing tactics are generating more followers and more brand awareness than other real estate companies this quarter. Agents who are associated with Century 21 can rest easy and know that everyday they are being promoted, advertised and found online through effective marketing efforts without lifting a finger.

To read more about Century 21's 3rd Qtr Marketing Report click HERE

We look forward to continued success in 2010 to help you deliver...

CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

Team Northside & Prospective Agents...

This week, December 6-10, 2010, following are a few of the courses being offered at Century 21 United-Northside. Enroll and learn how to achieve success through the power of knowledge with FREE professional on-line training.

a. Blogging.
b. Impress Customers with Exceptional Service.
c. PEP Overview for Managers.
d. Target Marketing and Specialization.
e. 21Online.com for Agents.
f. Going Green – Becoming an Eco-Agent
g. Handling Expireds
h. My C21 Site –Creating Your Online Presence
i. Portraying a Professional Image
j. Social Networking Developing a Business Plan
k. Anatomy of a House
l. Contact Mgmt: Made Easy
m. Recruiting Roadmap to Success
n. Recruiting Top Performers
o. Success Achieving
p. The Century 21 Listing Presentation
q. Turning Around Situations Gone Sour
r. eCampaigns
s. Phenomenal Phone Skills
t. Regulatory & Environmental Issues in Real Estate
u. Staying in Touch Means repeat Business

In addition to our massive on-line training platform, Century 21 United-Northside provides hands-on training through CENTURY 21 University, Faulkner University, Professional Development Programs, and Productivity Enhance Programs. To ensure Northside agents are able to maximize their learning opportunities with these resources the Broker/Owner mentors and coaches each member. These programs, with our follow-on accountability system, offers Realtor’s their greatest opportunity for SUCCESS.

Ask yourself. Am I receiving the training, support, mentoring, coaching, and accountability I want and need for success and growth? If the answer is no or you are not sure, call Shelia Knott or Jim Faulkner@ 210-979-6700

Commercial Real Estate in San Antonio Improving

According to the San Antonio Business Journal, commercial real estate has improved drastically since 2009 in our large city. The numbers for the amount of leased space in 2010 may top historical averages and it's amazing what a differencea year can make. Reporter, Tricia Lynn Silva from SA's bizjournal stated that San Antonio's market is on track to absorb some 800,000 square feet of office space by the close of 2010.

"Absorption", of course, is the net amount of space lease in the market in a given time. 800,000 square feet by the end of 2010? Imagine what 2011 will bring to the commercial real estate market in San Antonio!

Compared to 2009's unimpressive numbers, 2010 has been kind to San Antonio's commercial real estate market. Read more about the improvements HERE

2011 should be BOOMING! :) Get ready to see more of THESE SIGNS around!

"The forms, they are a changin"

Recently, it was announced that the Texas Real Estate Commission has adopted a "slew of changes to the contract used by the vast majority of homebuyers and sellers." In Marty Kramer's article on TexasRealEstate.com, he explains how the contracts have grown and who is responsible for keeping track. These changes are expected to become mandatory by March 1, 2011. Texas REALTORS® must study and adapt themselves to the new forms come Spring.

Read more HERE!

New Listing! Spacious 4BR Family Home!

New Listing! Great 2 story family home, open floorplan! Click below for a visual tour...



CONTACT Listing Agent: Josh Seidel for more information 210-990-6720

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CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

CENTURY 21 United-Northside-FREE Agent Training

Dear Team Northside & Prospective Agents

This week, on November 30, 2010, a few courses are being offered at Century 21 United-Northside. Enroll and learn how to achieve success through the power of knowledge with FREE professional on-line training.

a. Learning to Learn Online Using WebEx.
b. Your Guide to CLS Online Training.

In addition to our massive on-line training platform, Century 21 United-Northside provides hands-on training through CENTURY 21 University, Faulkner University, Professional Development Programs, and Productivity Enhance Programs. To ensure Northside agents are able to maximize their learning opportunities with these resources the Broker/Owner mentors and coaches each member. These programs, with our follow-on accountability system, offers Realtor’s their greatest opportunity for SUCCESS.

Ask yourself. Am I receiving the training, support, mentoring, coaching, and accountability I want and need for success and growth? If the answer is no or you are not sure, call Shelia Knott or Jim Faulkner@ 210-979-6700

Thanksgiving Message from Broker!

Thanksgiving Message from Broker.:

On this day thank our Creator for your blessings large and small and the treasures of family. Also, give thanks for the wisdom of our Founding Fathers for our Constitution rooted in Judeo-Christian principles. On behalf of Northside Management and Staff, I want you to know what a Grand Blessing each of you are to each of us.

Happy Thanksgiving & God Bless,

Jim Faulkner

Last Weeks Feature! Newly Enhanced "My C21 Site"

GOAL: Deliver Superior Tools

HOW: Newly Enhance My C21 Site

This past summer, we launched the “My C21 Site” offering, which provides each CENTURY 21® Sales Associate, team, and sales office with a personalized, professionallydesigned, and feature-rich Web site, at no cost. “My C21 Site” is a free and easy way to improve your online marketing efforts, even if you already have a Web site. The collective power of these Web sites provides the
CENTURY 21 Brand with a dramatically increased Search Engine Optimization ranking, which in turn will help drive more leads to you.

Great news! We’ve taken this powerful marketing tool and added several strategic enhancements based on your feedback! Click HERE to learn more about what has been changed or added...

No Online Training This Week!

Due to the Holiday, there will be NO Century 21 CLS Free Online Training Courses this week.

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

New Listing! Newly Refinished Home in SW San Antonio!

New Listing! Beautiful newly refinished home with unique floorplan! Arches and spacious rooms. Gamerom and more, check out the visual tour below...



CONTACT Listing Agent: Nieves Arredondo for more information
210-330-8808

(Want your Listings Posted to Facebook/Blogger Consistantly? Call C21United-Northside and Join our Team! We offer you Maximum Online Exposure, call 210-979-6700 or 210-204-3219)

Century 21 United Northside Free Online Training

Dear Team Northside & Prospective Agents

This week, November 15-19, 2010, following are a few of the courses being offered at Century 21 United-Northside. Enroll and learn how to achieve success through the power of knowledge with FREE professional on-line training.

a. Attitiude: Persevere and Stay on Track.
b. CRES EDG Reports.
c. Incorporating CREATE21 Into Your Local Training.
d. Listing Strategies for Today's Market.
e. Market Yourself as a Real Estate Expert.
f. Success Planning.

g. Turning Around Situations Gone Sour.

h. Anatomy of a House.

i. Basics of REO, Foreclosure, and Short Sale Properties.

j. CREST EDG Commercial Lease & Prop Mgmt.

k. FSBOs-Fastest Source of Business Opportunities.

l. My C21 Site-Creating Your Online Presence.

m. Pricing Your Listing to Sell.

n. Blogging.

o. PEP Overview for Managers.

In addition to our massive on-line training platform, Century 21 United-Northside provides hands-on training through CENTURY 21 University, Faulkner University, Professional Development Programs, and Productivity Enhance Programs. To ensure Northside agents are able to maximize their learning opportunities with these resources the Broker/Owner mentors and coaches each member. These programs, with our follow-on accountability system, offers Realtor’s their greatest opportunity for SUCCESS.

Ask yourself. Am I receiving the training, support, mentoring, coaching, and accountability I want and need for success and growth? If the answer is no or you are not sure, call Shelia Knott or Jim Faulkner@ 210-979-6700

Last Week's Feature: Plan for 2011!

GOAL: Future-Proof Your Business

HOW: Plan for 2011

Now is the time to focus on a strong finish to 2010 and a great start for 2011. Key to your 2011 plan is goal setting. Have you set your goals for 2011? Have you quantified your closed sides target for 2011? Have you quantified the number of producing agents you'll need to achieve your 2011 closed sides objective? We are committed to ensuring that you are well-equipped to be a market leader. In the past year, we’ve launched new and innovative programs and tools to support your growth, including:

• The Golden Ruler


• How-to TV


• My C21 Site


• Listings Central


• CENTURY 21 iPhone App

And we’ve enhanced the following programs and tools:

• The CENTURY 21 Learning System® (CLS™) Web site


• The Recruiting Roadmap to Success


• The CENTURY 21 Brand Center

Each of these tools can provide you with a competitive advantage. Have you planned your golden path to success in 2011? Let Century 21 United Northside help! CLICK HERE to read more details about the innovative tools, programs and enhanced features C21 has to offer!

Call 210-979-6700 for more information about Century 21's unique, helpful tools and programs we offer and how Century 21 United Northside can get you started on planning your path to success in 2011!!

TEAM NORTHSIDE SALES MEETING @ DR HORTON ALAMO RANCH, NOVEMBER 10, 2010

TEAM NORTHSIDE SALES MEETING @ DR HORTON ALAMO RANCH, NOVEMBER 10, 2010!!!

Len Carlton and Juan Aguirre, D.R. Horton Sales Counselors, sponsored this months CENTURY 21 United-Northside Sales Meeting at their models in Alamo Ranch. They had a delicious luncheon prepared and served by delightful hosts. Len and Juan sell different price ranges. After touring the models, we were briefed on the various price ranges, models, and locations. Everyone agreed, D.R. Horton has outstanding product and value. I’m sure Team Northside agents will sell more D.R. Horton homes in the future.

Century 21 United Northside welcomed new agents Timothy and Sonia Bray to Team Northside with open arms! These agents are already trained in C21 Leadrouter and are continuing to get the best training and knowledge from Jim Faulkner and his staff.

Jim Faulkner recognized Agents John Sanchez and Carolina Garcia for being top producing agents in October 2010! Way to go John and Carolina! Keep those numbers up!

Jim Faulkner also recognized a few agents for their outstanding scored on the Quality Service Surveys! Agents Mark Castricone, Nieves Arredondo and John Sanchez were praised for their fantastic services! Also, Jim gave kudos and recognition to Agents Anna Uriegas, John Sanchez and David Sawyer for great customer testimonials and participation in Century 21 events!

Don Gonzalez, Branch Manager,Wells Fargo Home Loan and team members Kim Kelman, Jerome Schneider, and Jeremy McCune briefed at the meeting. They spoke on the Wells Fargo’s seasoning program, the Homeowners Incentive Program (HIP), scenario of 2 FHA loans, Spooktacular event, and Wells Fargo/CENTURY 21 United-Northside Partnership program. Very informative and very important information for Realtors be aware of. Thanks WFHM Team, We Appreciate You!!

Maurice Mendoza, Owner, M&D Financial Services, and team members Louis Alvarado and Harley Walters, briefed everyone on credit repair. They shared statistics on credit repair and how they are able to help potential buyers improve their credit scores. It was clear, using this team will ensure your customers needing credit repair assistance will be able to buy. So, rather than turn away potential customers because of credit issues refer them to M&D Financial Services. This team will be back at CENTURY 21 United-Northside at our Monthly Forum, December 15, 2010 for a more indepth look at credit repair. Valuable Services, Thanks for Sharing!

Competition has been keen for the “Rock Star of the Quarter” award. The winning agent will be awarded a glamorous Night for Two Downtown. Several agents where close this past quarter. Only one qualifying agent per quarter will receive the award. The agent with the most production will win. 2010 Is Your Breakout Year—Go Team Northside!!

Mark your calendars for the next Business Meeting on Wednesday, December 1, 2010!!!

Overall, it was a great meeting! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves!


Len Carlton and Juan Aguirre, D.R. Horton Sales Counselors with Jim Faulkner



Jim Faulkner and C21 United Northside welcome Tim and Sonia Bray to the team!


Jim with Agent Nieves Arredondo


Jim with Agent Mark Castricone


Jim with Agent Anna Uriegas


Jim with Agent John Sanchez-Top Overall Producer October 2010!


Prize winners at D.R. Horton!

New Listing! Charming Starter Home!

New Listing!





CONTACT Listing Agent: Alfred Perez for more information
210-849-3886

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New Listing! Elegant Home in Boerne, TX!

Elegant single story home with inground pool in Boerne, TX! Amazing floorplan, click below for a visual tour.....

CONTACT Listing Agent: Christine Hagendorf for more information (830) 237-7724

(Want your Listings Posted to Facebook/Blogger Consistantly? Call C21United-Northside and Join our Team! We offer you Maximum Online Exposure, call 210-979-6700 or 210-204-3219)

Don't Forget!!! Team Northside Sales Mtg Tomorrow in Alamo Ranch!!

Learn the Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate

Break into the Commercial Real Estate Industry!

This is another opportunity for you to expand your business that few residential Realtors ever experience. At Century 21 United Northside, under Jim Faulkner's supervision, we permit agents to conduct commercial business, unlike other companies. So it is important to do it correctly and understand the processes.

This is an opportunity to learn how from industry experts. Enroll in this course and add Commercial Real Estate to your portfolio.

The CENTURY 21® Learning Team is proud to present "Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate," an outstanding introductory course, specially designed for sales associates interested in breaking into the commercial market. This course is perfect for System members interested in discovering how to effectively market and sell Commercial real estate.

Course content includes:

• How to attract commercial investors


• Agricultural and rural properties


• Land development


• Retail development


• Commercial market dynamics


• Basic principals from buyers', sellers' and investors' point of view


• Lease and sales processes


• Specialization plans


• Case studies


• Formulas for calculating ROI


• And more!

If you're looking to branch out into the commercial market or simply to hone your commercial skill-set, you will enjoy and benefit from the information provided in this course. Course registration fee is $100, and classes take place over the course of two weeks (four live, instructor-led sessions in total). The next class begins Tuesday, December 7 at 1:00pm (EST) and continues each Tuesday and Thursday through December 16.

For more information, please refer to the attached flyer, Here's how to register:

On the CLS™ Homepage, type "Commercial Real Estate" in the search box located in the upper right corner of the screen, and then click on the magnifying glass to search.
Scroll down and click on the name of the course.
Click the "Request" link to the far right of the class listing.
* Important: To fulfill enrollment, you must click on "Register" and complete the payment step.

Last Week's Feature: Maximum Exposure Online!

GOAL: Generate Leads

HOW: Maximize Exposure on the Internet

Consumers today have access to infinite online resources and choices. This is especially true in the home buying and selling process. Our CENTURY 21® strategy is to make sure that the
property listings we have to offer consumers are easily visible and widely available on the Internet. That means that our listing distribution strategy has two critical elements:

1. We are dedicated to providing a preferred real estate
destination site – century21.com – that offers a rich, innovative user experience and property search functionality, and that it gives our Web site visitors the ability to view millions of property listings nationwide.

2. We will distribute all CENTURY 21 property listings to as many real estate and aggregator Web sites as possible, so that we make sure our listing choices are in front of as many consumers’ eyes as possible.

When you input a property listing into CREST EDG, it will appear on century21.com. In addition, your listing is automatically sent to potentially over 500 other national, local, and segment specific Web sites.

CLICK HERE to read more about this fantastic benefit from Century 21!

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage & Century 21 United Northside Partnership

Thank you Don Gonzales, Kim Kelman, and all the other Wells Fargo Home Mortgage participants involved in this "Spooktacular Home Mortgage Day" event. Their hard work and commitment to building on our CENTURY 21/Wells Fargo Bank relationship is bearing fruit and very much appreciated. Evidence is the results of the event hosted by Abraham Torres at his Wells Fargo location.

As we continue to build upon this valued relationship Century 21 United Northside invites your participation. Together we can make this partnership a truly remarkable and unparalleled relationship. Two iconic American Brands bringing the power of their brands together for the benefit all in pursuit of the "American Dream of Home Ownership".

Thank you Wells Fargo.

Congratulations to Century 21 United Northside's Top Agents for October!

C21 United Northside Welcomes New Agents!

CENTURY 21 United - Northside is excited to welcome: Tim and Sonia Bray to the Century 21 family. We are happy to have them in our office and look forward to a successful partnership. Welcome!

DON'T FORGET! Agent Power Hour TOMORROW Nov. 4th!

This month’s Agent Power Hour will be on GOAL SETTING and PLANNING for next year!! This is a crucial step to your success – please join Angela Rose and the South Central Team THIS Thursday, November 4th at 11 AM Central. See below for instructions to join this session.

Plan on Profit Let’s Get a “SUCCESFUL VISION” for 2011
Less than 4% of People have Written Goals
“No one ever plans to fail, Many Fail to Plan”

Topic: Power Hour "Agents 2011 Planning Session"

Host: Angela Rose

Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010

Time: 11:00 am, Central

CLICK HERE

Enter your name and email address

Click "Join Now".

Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

10 Reasons to Sell/List During the Holidays!

10 REASONS TO SELL/LIST
DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON 2010


1. People who shop for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers!

2. Serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from during the Holidays. Less competition means more money for you!

3. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays!

4. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price!

5. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during the working week!

6. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!

7. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market!

8. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the Holidays!

9. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extend occupancy until early next year!

10. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low!!


Courtesy of:
CENTURY 21 UNITED-NORTHSIDE

Agent Power Hour Coming Up!!

Don't Forget! Log on next Thursday @ 11:00 AM to participate in your planning session for your 2011 Goals. Having a business plan for 2011 is the best way to assure your personal success.

Topic: Power Hour "Agents 2011 Planning Session"

Host: Angela Rose

Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010

Time: 11:00 am, Central

HOW TO LOG ON:

Go to https://century21.webex.com/century21/k2/j.php?ED=151558472&UID=1205222482&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

Enter your name and email address

Click "Join Now"

Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

FREE REGISTRATION FOR C21 COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS!

REGISTER FOR FREE!!!

CENTURY 21 Commercial Conference, November 1-3, 2010.

The CENTURY 21 Commercial® Conference is the one time each year for all CENTURY 21 Commercial professionals to come together, network with the best of the best, learn from top educators in the industry, and honor our System’s top performers.

As one of two CENTURY 21 commercially certified companies in San Antonio, keeping abreast of processes, events and markets is essential for our continued growth and success. Century 21 United Northside's broker, Jim Faulkner will be attending the conference and invites Team Northside to participate as well. As a special promotion, registration fees have been waived! So you can now register for FREE today!!

NOTE: Northside agents are permitted to list and sell commercial real estate immediately upon association with our company, as I work closely with them. Most companies do not allow their agents to work commercial business. They require their agents to refer all commercial business to their commercial division.

Registration can be processed on site or online via the CENTURY 21 Events Web site. Sign up today!!!

Century 21 United Northside Free Agent Training!

This week, October 25-29, 2010, following are a few of the courses being offered at Century 21 United-Northside. Enroll and learn how to achieve success through the power of knowledge with FREE professional on-line training.

a. Pricing Your Listing to Sell.
b. 21st Century Prospecting Techniques.
c. Recruiting Top Performers.
d. Regulatory and Environmental Issues in Real Estate.
e. How to Have an Open House By Design.
f. Staying in Touch Means Repeat Business
g. Is it a Stall or an Objection?

In addition to our massive on-line training platform, Century 21 United-Northside provides hands-on training through CENTURY 21 University, Faulkner University, Professional Development Programs, and Productivity Enhance Programs. To ensure Northside agents are able to maximize their learning opportunities with these resources the Broker/Owner mentors and coaches each member. These programs, with our follow-on accountability system, offers Realtor’s their greatest opportunity for SUCCESS.

Ask yourself. Am I receiving the training, support, mentoring, coaching, and accountability I want and need for success and growth?

If the answer is no or you are not sure, call Shelia Knott or Jim Faulkner @ 210-979-6700

Why I chose Century 21 United-Northside: Martin Cordero

Why I Chose Century 21 United Northside: Martin Cordero

"One reason is the office itself and the quality of agents. All the agents at Century 21- Northside I have interacted with are very knowledgeable and willing to assist with any questions I may have. There are fewer agents, which is good because there is more of a friendlier and likeable atmosphere here than at the agency thatI came from which had 150 agents, and I only met a few. There are very good agents here as there at the other office but the camaraderie is much better here!

Training is something I value very much and it is here at Northside than at the other company I worked with. I know that if I have a question I can rely on someone at Century 21 - Northside to give me a good response. With Jim Faulkner's presence, I know if I have a question he is willing to offer assistance as well, many times I have walked into his office for advice and have received it. I appreciate the inrtoduction from the staff familiarizing me with the office and the resources available and the unlimited amount of space available."

Martin Cordero, REALTOR
Century 21 United-Northside
210-286-0572
mcordero8@satx.rr.com

Forum - October 20, 2010

Century 21 United Northside's Broker-Agent Forum provides an informal setting that allows personal an informal interaction among the Associates, the Broker, and Affiliates. Matters discussed are wide ranging and relate to topics and issues currently affecting them, the company, the real estate community and/or the marketplace. Many topics other than those shown in the agenda were discussed. Really good ideas were shared for increasing production, enhancing customer interaction, increasing agent’s Book of Business, ethics issues, legal issues, and best practices.

Agent Nieves Arredondo was recognized for her outstanding Quality Service Survey! Way to go Nieves!

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage's Jerome Schneider offered to provide Northsiders a FREE 3-hour MCE approved training program courtesy of WFHM on credit, credit scoring, credit scoring formula, etc.., to be conducted specifically for our office. What a great opportunity and relationship!!!

Kim, Jerome and Jeremy (WFHM) attended The Forum. Kim briefed on the San Antonio Housing & Neighborhood Services Department Homeownership Incentive Programs (HIP) for both veteran and non-veteran first time home buyers. The veteran program provides up to $15,000.00 in down payment and closing cost assistance and the loan is forgivable. The non-veteran program provides up to $12,000.00 in down payment and closing cost assistance and the loan is payable over long and liberal terms. Both of these programs are ideal for lower income buyers. Be sure to contact Kim for more details and to qualify your clients. Remember these Home Mortgage Consultants are in-office 4 days a week to assist Team Northside.

Jerome briefed the Forum on foreclosures and their impact locally. He also covered the FICA scoring issues related to loan approvals. WFHM will underwrite loans when the borrowers FICA score is as low as 600. Now that is competitive. Be sure to get a quote from WFHM for you buyer loans.

It was announced that the $249.00 registration fee has been waived to attend the CENTURY 21 Commercial Conference being held at Bally’s in Las Vegas, November 1-3, 2010. Flights are cheap and room rates in Vegas have never been lower. It will be a great opportunity to get a Commercial Certification.

Leads and leads generation was discussed. The company generates literally hundreds of leads monthly through Leadrouter, Phone Duty Program, CARTUS Corporate Referrals, Company-to-Company Referrals, In-house Referrals, Century21.com and Century21.com feeds through some 300+ sites such as Google, Trulia, Zillow, Yahoo, and Homefinder. The question presented at The Forum: “What are you doing to produce leads.” Some generate leads from personal websites, prospecting by phone, prospecting door-to-door, networking, wearing the Gold Coat, wearing the Century 21 name badge, Open Houses, and some purchase leads over the web. Remember, you can have your personal website FREE at “My C21 Site”. You can IDX the site or you can tie the site to your personal website. Most important, you can drive leads from Century21.com directly to your “My C21 Site”. Consider your options, but do something. Doing nothing to generate leads is not an option.

The gourmet baked potato luncheon provided by the CENTURY 21 United-Northside staff was delicious. Everyone had their fill. Afterwards all departed for the caravan of new listings.

Mark your calendar for our next Forum. It is scheduled for November 17, 2010 @ 12:00 Noon. Be sure to attend so you do not loose out on all the great information and food!!!



WFHM Jerome Schneider



WFHM Kim Kelman



New Agent Martin Cordero



Broker Jim Faulkner



Jim with the in-office Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Team!