PEP Program: Proven to Boost Production!

Join the ranks of other agents who have already found the secret. They increased their Listings by 45%* and Closed Units by almost 69%*! Enroll in PEP (Productivity Enhancement Process).

Spend less than one hour per week for ten weeks in online sessions:

• Refreshing prospecting skills
• Learning scripts/talk tracks
• Getting motivated
• Learning how to track your activities and results
• Planning for your success!

See what PEP can do for YOU!
PEP Overview for Agents Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 Time: 11:00 am, Central Time

To Join The Session – Click Here

Check out what PEP can do!!!!!


*All data taken from CREST.


Start Dates: --------Manager Session --------Agent Session

April 13th --------------------3:00 pm ------------4:30 pm

May 4th ---------------------11:00 am -----------12:30 pm

May 25th --------------------1:00 pm ------------2:30 pm

Homebuyers Tax Credit Extended and Expanded! 1 DAY LEFT!!

1 DAY LEFT!!!!

First-time home buyers and move up buyers have another great reason to get on the path to purchasing a new home! The benefit to First-time homebuyers is a tax credit up to $8,000 and for qualified Move-up buyers a tax credit up to $6,500. But this opportunity ends in April!!!

Between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, homebuyers that have a signed binding contract to purchase a home by April 30, 2010 may be eligible for the tax credit. The transaction must close by June 30, 2010.

If you have never owned a home before or have not owned a principle residence in the last three years, you are considered a First-Time Homebuyer. "Move Up" consumers are homeowners who have lived in their current residence for at least five consecutive years out of the past eight years.

Find out how much you can earn by clicking here!

AGENTS: Please get your contracts receipted by the deadline! Don't miss out!

Industry Update
Real Estate Top 400 Sales Professionals Award

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Encourage your agents to apply for the "Real Estate Top 400 Sales Professionals" Award, presented by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends, Inc! This annual award recognizes outstanding sales professionals who, through determination and hard work, achieved incredible results in the real estate industry. The application deadline is May 31st, so don't miss out!

Click here to download the award application, and visit

realtrends.com/go/blog.php?blog_id=167 for more information.
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Last Week's Feature!!!

GOAL: Delight Prospective Customers


HOW: Maximize Productivity Tools






Great brands leverage technology to boost customer satisfaction and improve operational efficiencies for the benefit of consumers. You can use LeadRouterSM technology to do just that!

75% of consumers will work with the first agent who responds to their inquiry. CENTURY 21® firms that have LeadRouter are well positioned to track the timeliness of their responses to consumer inquiries. But just having a leads management system is only the first step. It is also imperative that you closely review your LeadRouter Activity Report on a very routine basis!!

The following simple steps will set you up for success:

1. Commit to reviewing your LeadRouter Activity Report every morning.
2. Assure that your team is responding to 100% of consumer leads each day.
3. Challenge your agents to respond to each lead in 6 hours or less.

We are generating millions of leads, and we have strong productivity tools designed to convert those leads to closed sides. It all adds up to delighted customers and living up to…
CENTURY 21: The Gold Standard.

Read More HERE

Tips from Top Century 21 Producers Nationally

April 26, 2010

This is an exceptional opportunity to hear from Century 21 Producers doing 100+ deals per year. Learn how they do these huge numbers and produce incomes exceeding $750,000.00 annually.

I will be hosting the session in our training room using the large screen. You might want to bring your laptop to take copious notes. This "Tips from Top Producers" session is FREE.

The session is scheduled for May 13, 2010 @ 2:00 PM local (central). (Please note other training sessions schedule for August 19, 2010 and November 11, 2010. I will also host these sessions.)

See you on May 13, @ 2:00 PM.

Learn More HERE

CAN SHE DO IT? YES SHE CAN!

Took on a personal challenge for myself, attempting to recruit 10 new agents in April for our office! As of Tuesday this week, I hit lucky 8. Two more new recruits to go. Finding a way to WOW my boss gets harder and harder!
Sheila Knott, Office Manager/Recruiter

A Message From Jim

KUDOS to our Office Manager/Recruiter, Sheila Knott for signing on 8 new agents in just 2 weeks!!! Amazing work! -- Jim Faulkner

Broker/Agent Forum - April 2010

April 22, 2010

WE had a great turnout at our monthly Broker/Agent Forum yesterday. Special thanks to Jerome Schneider and Gonzalo Padilla from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for providing lunch and ensuring timely closings for our agents!

Broker Jim Faulkner kicked off the meeting by honoring and rewarding new recruit Jason Godines for referring and bringing aboard 2 new recruits, Nieves Arredondo and Byron Pierce. Nieves Arredondo recently achieved her Real Estate License and Century 21 United-Northside is proud to have her onboard! Programs such as, Postlets.com, VisualTour, Facebook/Blog pages, CREST and more were discussed and explained to our agents. Programs like these will ensure maximum exposure of Century 21 Untied-Northside and gain more clientele and agents. Knowledge is power and the more these programs are utilized, the more people will know about Century 21 United-Northside.

Its not too late, join us for our next Forum in May 2010!

Broker Agent Forum is Tomorrow!

April 20, 2010

Don't miss out on our Broker/Agent Forum tomorrow at 12 pm (NOON)!!! We will be discussing the upcoming Century 21 University session as well as the $8,000 List Your Home Sweepstakes. Programs such as Phone Duty, CREST, Postlets, Visual Tour, Craigslist and Outbound Referral Strategies will be the topics of conversation... Your opinions matter, so please attend and we would be more than happy to listen!

Lunch will be provided by Don Gonzales from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Century 21 University Returns in May!

Agents take the opporunity to attend the Century 21 University... AGENT Session!

Learn how to become the "Agent of Choice" in your community! You must strive to gain the competitive advantage amongst your fellow agents since Real Estate can tend to be "Dog-Eat Dog" out there. Century 21 University can help you learn how to survive and create an edge that will help you stand out among the rest!

The Agent Session will be held :

May 13, 2010 from 9:00am - 2:00 pm

Champions School of Real Estate

1000 San pedro Suite 100 (Perdernales Room)

To Register Click Here!!

Century 21 Offers $8,000 Prize for Home Sellers!

When you're selling your home, finding the right Agent is key to your success. Now, when you list your home with a CENTURY 21 Agent, you'll not only get connected to a neighborhood expert, you'll also be automatically entered into our $8,000 List Your Home Sweepstakes.

This news has been blasted on the internet, even amongst online articles like Newsday.com

To start, enter the zipcode of the home you're interested in listing, then select the nearest CENTURY 21 Office. A neighborhood Agent will contact you and put you one step closer to listing your home and a chance at winning one of the $8,000 prizes!!!

Please go to Century21.com to get started!!! This Sweepstakes will last until JUNE 30th and twenty-one winners selected in random drawings will each receive an $8,000 prize!! One winner will be chosen each month in each of the seven regions! This could be YOU!

Dressed For Success!!

Century 21 United-Northside would like to recognize Agents Mark Castricone and John Sanchez for their sharp, professional attire they wear mostly everyday representing our Company.

These men are constantly Dressed For Success and present Century 21 United-Northside in a great light. First Impressions are key and when these two agents meet and greet new clientele or in any professsional matter, we can count on them to look their best! Thank you John and Mark for looking sharp!

American Home Shield Class Fills New Agents' Brains!!

April 19, 2010

Today we had a special guest from American Home Shield come to teach our agents about the Advantages of Home Warranties. Debbie Blackerby gave a special presentation and our new agents and recruits were there to sit in and learn from the professionals. At Century 21 United-Northside we value our training courses and trainers that come in and spend the time providing new agents in the business with key tips and valuable information to help them achieve a successful career in Real Estate. We thank presenters like Debbie Blackerby from American Home Shield and Trainers from First American Title for taking the time to ensure our Agents are knowledgable and prosperous. With classes such as these, our Agents and new recruits have the opportunity to work at their career or work to get their license while learning from the best in their new work environment.

Our recruits are working towards their licenses and still receiving the hands-on experience they need to prepare themselves for their careers. Open House attendees observe and take notes as our agents walk them through specific processes and strategies. Weekly Caravans are held and our new agents/recruits join in to learn the ropes about showings. Classes are held to teach them more than what they've learned in the classroom from Professionals that have been in the business for many years.

Being an Agent here at Century 21 United definitely has its advantages. Training and Classes are being held regularly and if you are looking to gain some hands-on experience while pursuing your license; this is the place to be!!!

It's a Great Day To Be in Real Estate!

Training Session 4-15-10

Here are some photos from today's training session provided by Jim Faulkner. New recruits and agents discussed Prospecting Dialogue and Buyer's Segments. What WILL they learn next?!

See more photos on our Facebook Page

Spring Training in Full BLOOM!

April 15, 2010

Today is yet another trainging session and we have new, eager recruits ready to learn! Century 21 United-Northside started off with 3 new recruits at the beginning of April 2010, we now have 10 new agents today! Our exemplary team of agents welcomed these Spring recruits with open arms and have been nothing but helpful answering any questions they have and guiding them along the way. In no time, these Spring recruits have already become part of the team here at Century 21 United-Northside and we are so happy to have them on board.

We STILL have room for more agents, even through our team is growing rapidly, we continue to welcome new comers or interested prospects that walk through our door. Training has just started, however, it is not too late to sign up with us and learn from the best to get you prepared for the world of Real Estate. Century 21 United-Northside's Broker/Owner, Jim Faulkner provides you with a step by step training program. He will take you through all the basics and provide you with tips and strategies to handle your first years as an agent.

We encourage you to come to our office to chat with us and have a look around! If you are almost finished with your schooling or about to receive your real estate license, look us up!

Give us a Call to set up an Appointment with Sheila Knott. 210-979-6700

It's never too late!!

If you want to learn more information about us, please visit our Page on Facebook

You can also email us at sheilaknott@gmail.com if intrested in learning more.