"Waking Up To All That Life Has To Offer - 5 Steps To Fulfilling Your Dreams" Course Description Coming Soon!
"Control Your Time - Reduce Your Stress" Course Description Coming Soon!
"7
Steps to Building Relationships That Last"
Currently, NAR statistics show that only 19% of past clients
use their REALTOR® again when it’s time to list
or sell. Whose fault is that? Successful sales are really
about successful relationships.
Attend this informative session and learn very specific
strategies for establishing and building a business that
lasts. You’ll leave with a solid plan for a sustained
long term business.
"The
Most Powerful Customer Service System in the World"
“Wow, do you want to hear what he did for me”….
“She was incredible!”…… “That’s
right, don’t call anyone but____!”…. “Why
would someone do business with anyone but ______?”
That’s what your customers should be saying about
you. If they’re not, we need to talk! In this session,
we’ll discover what the experts do to make their business
thrive year after year and what you, too, can do to THRIVE
in any market! You’ll learn 7 powerful systems that
will give you T.O.M.A., and if practiced consistently, will
help you provide unbeatable and unforgettable service!
“Key Steps to Developing and Increasing Your Referral Business"
The most profitable way to increase or improve your current
level of business is to build on referrals that should be
available to you now! We’ll explore what works and
how you too can enjoy working an abundant flow of referrals.
You will leave this session with 5 great ideas that can
be implemented immediately to build a successful referral
business and without creating a new marketing budget.
“Baby Boomers
and Beyond – Growing Your Business within the 55+
Market”
In this informative session, you will learn how to institute
the systems, traits and habits necessary to succeed with
mature clients. Fun and systematic, you will develop a plan
for success.
“7 Things I
Wished I’d Known Before I Earned A Real Estate License”
The competition for success continues to rage for the newest
agents and it’s not likely to get easier anytime in
the near future. This session is full of the meat and potatoes
of what it takes to not only survive, but thrive. It’s
hard to compete when you don’t know the basics that
create success. Fun, but practical, this session will leave
you smiling while you put in place your choice of over 35
business exploding ideas that the best in the country are
already using.
“9
Habits That Develop Success in Micropolitan Markets”
Metropolitan markets may be a tough place to do business,
but try and compete in the multitude of Micropolitan towns
and cities across America. In this session, you will discover
the 9 habits that the superstars have refined that build
and sustain long term success in their respective communities.
REAL ESTATE DESIGNATION COURSES
Ninja Selling (1 Day Course)
Ninja Selling/Life Planning (1 Day Course)
CRS210 - Building An Exceptional Referral Based Business (2 Day)
CRS103 - Maximizing Your Potential Both Personally & Professionally (1 Day)
CRS Going Green (1 Day) I Wrote It!!
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist (2 Day)
ABR - Acredited Buyer Representative (2 Day)
ABR - Foreclosure/Short Sale Elective (1 Day)
ABR - Marketing Elective (1 Day)
Current
GRI and Company Training Topics
“Environmental Issues”
“Real Estate Sales and Marketing Strategies”
“Intelligent Listing Practices”
“How to Sell In a Down Market”
“Contract to Closing”
"Real Estate Trends"
NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUING EDUCATION
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
TO REGISTER
FOR CLASSES, SEE BELOW!
North Carolina Mandatory Update
North Carolina Broker In Charge Annual Review (BICAR)
North Carolina Electives:
(#2606) Property Disclosures, The Real Estate Professional's
Guide to Reducing Risk -Today's real estate professional
works in a highly litigious environment. Lawsuit's against
licensees continue to escalate at an alarming rate. Approximately
two-thirds of all lawsuits brought against real estate professionals
are based on misrepresentation, negligence, or fraud. Knowing
what, when and how to disclose is of utmost importance.
This course focuses on the key property disclosure issues.
(#2073) Risk Management – This class explores the
risk management essentials that every sales professional
needs to know to avoid legal problems. We discuss a plan
for minimizing liability and develop procedures for education,
risk shifting, risk anticipation, and risk control.
(#2811) Ethics in Todays Real Estate World - 4 hours
NC elective credit and also meets the NAR quadrennial requirement
In daily real estate practice, agents are required to make
decisions that involve ethical reasoning. This text explores
the ethical issues surrounding real estate transactions
and provides a blueprint for evaluating a situation and
making the ethical decision for all involved parties.
(#2242) Environmental
Issues in Your Real Estate Practice
To sell in today’s safety-conscious market, agents
must go beyond simply disclosing known hazards. This text
helps agents identify potential environmental hazards and
advise clients on how to handle them. The text also discusses
evaluating a property, performing “due diligence”
regarding environmental issues, and avoiding legal liability.
REGISTER
FOR CLASSES TODAY!
To
register for a continuing education class with Mark Given,
just follow the steps below:
1.
Download the class registration form by clicking on the
button (The following form is in .pdf format. If you do
not have the proper software to open a .pdf file (adobe
reader), then click
here).
2. Open and print the registration form.
3. Fill out the registration form in full.
4. Mail the registration form to:
Mark
Given Real Estate Seminars
P.O. Box 1460
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
or
Fax the registration form to: (252) 537-1174
SRES
COURSE PROFILE
By
earning the SRES® designation, the licensee demonstrates
that he/she has the requisite knowledge, experience and
expertise to successfully provide seniors with professional
consultation about real estate.
The
SRES® course provides a total of 12 hours of professional
training and development suitable for continuing education
credit. The SRES designation course is delivered as a Two
(2) Day Class.
Through completion of this course, the REALTOR® will:
• Understand the range of housing and developmental
needs of each of the three major segments of the growing
mature population.
• Develop and maintain “senior” client
relationships while earning the respect and trust of the
mature client.
• Understand the major concerns and fears facing each
segment of today’s mature client population and have
the tools needed to effectively address them.
• Create a personalized housing plan for mature clients
to reduce their fears and concerns about selling or buying.
• Use counseling tools that reinforce the comfort
and confidence required by today’s mature clients.
• Learn how to help maturing clients take positive
action in estate, real estate and financial planning without
offending them.
• Understand differing professional services and lifestyle
needs of our maturing clients.
• Develop concepts of how to move from a selling (salesperson)
style approach to one of the professional counselor/advisor.
• Provide the maturing client and their family with
a housing plan outline for their consideration when the
time arises.
• Learn how to develop team-building skills with family
members and other professional senior service providers
in the community.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES TODAY!
To
register for an SRES class with Mark Given, just follow
the steps below:
1.
Download the class registration form by clicking on the
button (The following form is in .pdf format. If you do
not have the proper software to open a .pdf file (adobe
reader), then click
here).
2. Open and print the registration form.
3. Fill out the registration form in full.
4. Mail the registration form to: Mark
Given Real Estate Seminars
P.O. Box 1460
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
or
Fax the registration form to: (252) 537-1174
Testimonials
"Mark,
when I have folks of your caliber to speak, it adds so much
credibility to my efforts and our company. Quality presentations
like yours enhance our reputation and leverages my ability
to recruit and retain the best." Kit Hale –
MKB REALTORS® - 2006 President - Virginia Assoc. of
REALTORS®
"Thank
you for a fine presentation. For me it was both inspirational
and loaded with practical, productive ideas." Peter
Wonson
"Thank
you so much for having Mark to visit. He kept my attention
with humor, motivation, and good common sense tips to improve
and increase my business." Appleton, Wisconsin
“Mr.
Given gave a wonderful presentation showing enthusiasm,
humor, and sincerity for the seminar content he delivered.
It was a very pleasant experience to have a quality instructor
such as Mr. Given presenting this seminar and achieve such
great results.” Craig Larabee – Larabee School of Real Estate
- Lincoln, Nebraska
“When
we were preparing to provide the SRES class for our agents
I called the SRES Council and told them I was looking for
their best instructor, they recommended Mark and we were
very pleased. Mark knew the material extremely well, was
energetic and extremely entertaining. I feel certain Mark
will provide the level of instruction you need.” Mary H. Womack – Managing Broker – Prudential
McCardle Realty
“That was a FANTASTIC class you gave to us. The energy
level and the education were as high as the heat on those
2 days. Thank you so much.” Thai Hung Nguyen
– THN Homes – Glen Allen, VA
"Hey, Mark. Thanks again for traveling to the Outer
Banks to teach our continuing education and most recent
the ABR Course. It is always a pleasure to work with you
and to see you! You have this dynamic personality. It is
like a magnet that draws people to you. I have watched our
membership grow from not knowing you to absolutely adoring
you and appreciating what you give to them when they attend
a course by your instruction. I know you did not get the
opportunity to view the evaluation forms from the ABR Course,
so listed below I have included comments made (all were
very positive), from those that attended. I thought you
would enjoy the great feedback: Please see them below:
Take care Judy"
Judy Jordan-Payment
Member Services Coordinator
Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
201 W. Eighth Street
Nags Head , NC 27959
Office: 252.441.4036
Instructor
Strengths:
Great communicator, excellent rapport with class, train
whistle!
Knowledge
Sense of humor, sincerity
Loves People
Personality
Real Life Examples
Enthusiasm
Lively and Entertaining
Down To earth and real
Maintains attention, keeps it interesting
More interested in making sure we use what we learn than
most other instructors
Makes you feel comfortable
Well Prepared
Exceptional Communication Skills
Uses several teaching techniques to effectively teach everyone
Handouts
Personable
Humor
Interesting
Able to keep fun in the education
Ability to engage students in the subject matter
Mark Has Recently
Worked With:
East Carolina University - Brody School of Medicine
National Association of Realtors
Virginia
Association of REALTORS®
South Carolina Association of REALTORS®
Wisconsin Association of REALTORS®
Nevada Association of REALTORS®
Iowa Association of REALTORS®
Southern California CRS Chapter
Tampa Florida CRS Chapter
MKB REALTORS®
Harry Norman REALTORS®
Lake Norman REALTORS®
Carteret County Association of REALTORS®
Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®
Reno-Sparks Association of REALTORS®
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®
Charlotte Association of REALTORS®
Mingle School of Real Estate
Larabee School of Real Estate – Nebraska
Pinehurst Southern Pines Association of REALTORS®
Greater Greensboro Association of REALTORS®
Washington Association of REALTORS®
Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Asheville Association of REALTORS®
Rocky Mount Association of REALTORS®
Wilson Association of REALTORS®
Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Association of REALTORS®
Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®
Roanoke Association of REALTORS®
Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
Realty One – Atlanta
Virginia CRS Chapter
Carpet Capital Association of REALTORS®
Georgia Association of REALTORS®
Goldsboro Wayne County Association of REALTORS®
Fayetteville Association of REALTORS®
Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®
Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS®
Greenville-Pitt County Association of REALTORS®
Wilmington Association of REALTORS®
Prudential Carolinas
Century 21
Halifax Community College
Wilson Technical College
Mid-shore Association of REALTORS®
Russell & Jeffcoat REALTORS®
Prudential McCardle Realty
And more............
5
Reasons Why You Should Choose Mark Given
1. I do my homework! Each presentation is geared to the
local area and not just a repeat of the material I did the
week before.
2. I often include magic and video clips to anchor specific
points or to reengage my audience.
3. Still young(or young at heart) enough to be energetic
and enthusiastic!
4. Love what I do and love the people and process of sharing
what works.
5. Once I’ve been there…..they invite me back!
