"Raising Your Bar in Real Estate" with the right tools and education.

1. “Raise Your Own Bar in Real Estate” by Getting Educated and Differentiating Yourself. Tune in April 6, 2010 at VREBC . MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC “Expect the Best”

2. PRETEC MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate If you are wondering why I’m always smiling it’s because I have been married to Sharon for almost 45 years. We have 3 wonderful grown children, 3 grand children and a 4th named Mary Elizabeth coming in May. 2

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4. PRETEC MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate A Paradigm Shift Is a Fundamental Change in the Rules 4

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8. 1 Photo No Virtual Tour 3 lines of remarks Agent related to owner  MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 8

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12. http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/930-Candela-Ln-Grand-Ledge-MI 48837/74728968_zpid/ No Profile No Broker Branding it MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 12

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14. Only one Photo Poor description Agent has no profile MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 14

15. So many people (in real estate and in life) want “something” – but they aren’t willing to put the time, training and commitment into it. Take a few classes, pass a test, get a license, pay your dues to the National Association of Realtors and you are a Realtor. MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 15

16. PRETEC MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate The bar is being lowered in our industry every day, as agents scramble to make a buck. There are more agents than ever who refuse to wake up and get on board with change. complain about unprofessional real estate agents who don't answer the phone or return calls. 16

17. PRETEC MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate The time has come for a big change. I think a significant “Game Changer” type shift is now required. Otherwise we may, as an industry, slip further and further downhill until one day “others” outside the industry will find a new solution that may not include real estate agents as we know them today. Stefan Swanepoel 17

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20. Differentiation MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC http://www.har.com/dispHARTools.cfm 20

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24. Website, Search, Lots of Photos Blog Focus on Community MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC Differentiation Being Found 24

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30. Highlight your areas of expertise

31. Add a link to your Web site Don’t forget these MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 28

32. PRETEC MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate Preach the Gospel often, Sometimes Use Words My Buddy Francis 29

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34. Have a Purpose Work it Daily Use Other Tools Social media Advantages 1. Branding 2. Building Relationships 3. Top of mind awareness 4. Community Involvement 5. An opportunity to contribute MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 31

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39. Use Google Sites to share knowledge Unify content from many sources – Display Google Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, YouTube videos, Picasa slideshows and gadgets without any programming skills. MikeBowler.net Twitter: MIrealestate PRETEC 36

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