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You Want Sausage Links with Those Eggs? If you did not have the opportunity to attend our November Broker breakfast, you missed an informative and useful presentation by speaker Tim Kip, Family Estate Advisors, Plant City on the topic of "Baby Boomers" and how they will affect the real estate market. Born between 1946 and 1964, this generation known as the Boomers will begin to retire in large numbers. Starting this year, Tim says "the boomers will come wave after wave like ants swarming a picnic." Tim presented the facts that will impact our industry as these boomers need to make housing changes and the opportunities associated with those changes. As Baby Boomers enter the senior category in increasing numbers, there will be substantial growth in the opportunities available from serving seniors. Understanding what motivates this mature demographic is also covered in NAR's new designation course (SRES) Senior Real Estate Specialist which will be offered by IFREC throughout the state in 2008. Serving seniors with their real estate related needs can blossom into a significant local referral network whether you are dealing with empty nesters, new retirees or those in their eldest years. Remember that 78 million Boomers are ready to talk real estate! The December 19th Holiday Broker Breakfast will feature speaker Mike Hamuicka presenting "How Green is Green," the ecology craze as it impacts our real estate sales industry and the opportunities it presents. NAR's research shows that 92% of all home buyers consider energy efficiency at least somewhat important, with 46% ranking it as very important. 32% of home buyers aged 18 - 24, report that energy efficiency was very important in their home purchase, a percentage that steadily increased to 63% of buyers over 75. Speaker Andrea Brown of Wells Fargo will present information on the "green mortgage" programs now available. "Being green" seems to be the hottest button these days and in keeping with that, IFREC is hopping on the bandwagon with offering the EcoBroker Designation Course at locations throughout the state in 2008. It is our intent to offer these Broker Breakfasts monthly, presenting ideas, speakers, networking opportunities and the latest in trends. Success in our business is often determined by the depth and breadth of your knowledge. Even though finding time to invest in education might seem hard to afford, the truth is that not investing your time is what can really cost you business. Slower markets are often the perfect time to recommit to expanding your knowledge and what could be better than a FREE breakfast packed full of information you can use? We look forward to seeing you in attendance. You MUST reserve a seat. If you have not received your personal invitation to one of our Broker Breakfasts, please email Robinvp@ifrec.com for a list of speakers and upcoming dates.
(Have You Been Paying Attention?) If you have not received your latest copy of Recruiting Tips 101, email robinvp@ifrec.com. Included are details on how to run a successful career seminar.
Here's a list of our newest Referring
Brokers:
Did you know that over 90% of real estate licensees in the State of Florida specialize ONLY in residential real estate? Only a small percentage of all agents in Florida know how to effectively navigate a commercial transaction. Have you tried to get into commercial real estate only to be overwhelmed by the seemingly endless learning curve and language barrier? Cash in on commercial real estate. Quickly learn to speak the language of commercial brokers. Fully understand cash flow analysis without a degree in accounting. Find out what zoning classifications really mean. "Understanding Commercial Brokerage for the Residential Real Estate Agent" is being scheduled for 2008, 2 days, 9:00AM-5:00PM. Other courses IFREC will be featuring in 2008 include, "The only Foreclosure Course that Matters", "Accredited Home-Staging Specialist" ,"Accredited Luxury Home Specialist", "Community Association Manager" and "Resort and Second Home Markets".
Home Inspection Designation A reminder that IFREC's IRIS Designees (IFREC Residential Inspection Specialists) have attended a mandatory series of courses including a 40-hour basic course and exam PLUS an onsite inspection and field report, manufactured housing and new home inspection. Additionally, all IRIS Designees must hold membership in one of the national home inspection organizations. Here are our latest IRIS Designees:
Abraham Rodriguez, Professional Home
Evaluation, LLC - Orlando,
407-592-2854 Look for a qualified IRIS graduate in your area on the IFRECInspect.com web site!
As this year comes to a close, we wish to thank all of you for your continued loyalty. We all know the challenges that this year has presented but as in all real estate cycles, the professionals WILL survive. We, at IFREC Real Estate Schools hope that you will continue to look to us in educating Florida's real estate community. We appreciate the 25 years we have enjoyed, the thousands of students that have passed through our doors and we look to many more opportunities to help you individually as one of our staunchest supporters. Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous new year from IFREC's Staff and Faculty!
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