This year in addition to exhibiting at the Keller Williams Mega Camp, we are truly excited to be hosting an evening of food, cocktails and networking at the Downtown Hilton Austin on Monday September 13, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We’re scheduling this event to dovetail with the agenda for Mega Camp. If you are attending Mega Camp or live in the Austin area, don’t miss this chance to network with other Real Pro Systems clients. Come hungry and ready to share!
We will set up different discussion tables to facilitate conversations with agents who have similar interests. Possible topics include “Managing a Team with Platinum” or “Inexpensive and Effective Stealth Site Marketing”, to name a few.
Do you know someone who would benefit from the conversation, or the networking opportunity, even if they’re not currently using a Real Pro Systems product? Bring them too! Just make sure to register ahead of time so we can cater appropriately. Registration takes seconds, http://realprosystemsatmegacamp.eventbrite.com/!
One-on-One Sessions Available
Do you wish you could sit down for a half hour training or coaching session with the Real Pro Systems staff to learn more about your system and how to use it more effectively? At NO cost to you? If you are going to be in Austin, TX for Mega Camp, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get all of your questions answered.
To learn more about the available times and set an appointment, email us at marketing@realprosystems.com with “One on One” in the subject line. Please include a few notes about the topics you would like to cover.
Did you hear? Earlier this month we moved our offices at 1200 Executive Parkway, Ste 400, Eugene OR. The new offices provide a 75% increase in square footage over the previous facility to comfortably house the expanding team. During the last 18 months the employee base has grown by nearly 50% despite the severe downturn in the housing market. The company’s revenue has increased by more than 25% year over year, and that growth is accelerating. This is the second office move in the last three years to accommodate our continued growth.
“We are extremely pleased with our continued growth, expansion, and profitability, especially in today’s economic climate,” said Real Pro Systems general manager, Caine O’Brien. “Our new facility will accommodate expected staff increases over the next 12 months, and our expansion rights ensure we can continue growing without moving for the next five years,” O’Brien said.
The company’s ongoing rapid growth comes at a time when the real estate market is challenged, and real estate internet marketing companies are generally contracting. Real Pro Systems has continually invested in new technology and customer support staff throughout the downturn, maintaining a “high tech, high touch” approach to its clients. As a result, the company is taking market share from the competition. “Now that we have the room we need, our biggest challenge in maintaining our growth going forward is hiring and training quality employees in a timely and efficient manner,” O’Brien added.
Promote your listings on Craigslist and bring traffic back to your website! Real Pro Systems is proud to offer a new Craiglist advertising template, available in your agent control panel. Simply copy and paste the code into your Craigslist ad and tranform your post with this eye-catching presentation. Watch the video tutorial, below.
Over the years, Real Pro Systems has enjoyed a close relationship with Howard Brinton and his entire Star Power organization. You see, year after year, Star Power has been an amazing force for passing on the best practices in the real estate industry, from seasoned veterans to the up and coming agents. Howard’s energy and drive built a community of Stars who selflessly share what they have learned to any and all who attend Star Power events. And so, when we learned last year that Howard was retiring, we held our breath. Star Power is simply to0 valuable of a resource to let it go away.
We were delighted when Alex Charfan, stepped forward to take over the reins from Howard. Alex is the founder of the Distressed Property Institute, which awards the CDPE designation (Certified Distressed Property Expert) to agents who complete their program. He is an engaging speaker and proven entrepreneur who is committed to keeping the best Star Power has to offer, while continuing to innovate new programs and delivery mechanisms to make the Star Power network and programs even more effective.
This year’s Star Power annual conference is being held outside Nashville in Murfreesboro, TN. With a stunning lineup of industry luminaries, the agenda looks to be very exciting. If you’ve never been to a Star Power conference before, you will likely learn more in three days than you typically do in three years. Real Pro Systems is a Platinum sponsor of this year’s event, and we encourage agents who want to improve their game to attend. You can find more information and a discount here: www.starpowerconference.com.
This month our spotlight focuses on James Nellis of RE/MAX Allegiance in Northern Virginia. James’s team, The Nellis Group, has customized their RPS Platinum website with a number of helpful videos to promote their services, their community, and handful of local charities.
By offering video, the Nellis Group stands apart from other agents in the area. The team’s goal is to engage web visitors while offering content that matters to most. Each video post becomes a topic for a blog post or a custom page, and this helps the team tune their website for search engine optimization (SEO). In one example, James uses a creative video to discuss foreclosures in his blog post, “I See Dead Houses” .
James has a number of projects in the works including short clips on local schools, communities, and fellow business owners. “Think outside the box and have FUN with the videos,” Nellis says. “Think with the consumer in mind not YOU as the Agent.”
See more video from the Nellis Group on their blog.
