MBBA West is offering a "Technology Summit for Business Brokers & Other R.E. Professionals"

Tues., 10/20/09 from 8:30 to 3:00 at the G.R.A.R. Auditorium, 660 Kenmoor Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

APPROVED FOR 6 HRS. OF 2009 Real Estate Con Ed.: In conjunction w/ The Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County, this program has been approved for 6 Hrs. of 2009 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit (incl. 2 Hrs. of Legal).

A Box Lunch (included in registration) will be provided at 11:45.

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Presentation Topics & Schedule:

8:30 a.m.	Registration (Refreshments)
9:00	Part I - Using Technology in Your Brokerage (Rob Harbin/Micro Visions, Inc.) Cloud Computing Overview; the term cloud is used as a metaphor for the Internet A prediction of what cloud computing will look like in 3-5 years Barriers to leveraging emerging cloud technology Benefits of cloud computing/objections Introduction of modern cloud applications for brokerages Choosing and using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software & CRM cloud computing solutions
9:50	BREAK
10:05	Part II - Using Technology in Your Brokerage (Rob Harbin/Micro Visions, Inc.) Live demonstration of applications that can drive brokerage efficiency Computer & Network Security: Best practices for brokerages Preservation of data - backup solutions for busy brokers Five easy steps to adopt cloud computing services
10:55	Part I - Marketing with Technology (Jason Johnson/Micro Visions, Inc.) Designing a social media campaign for your brokerage Landscape: What is social media? Strategy: Why is it important? Tools: What are the tools & how do they relate? Actions: How do I get started? What's next? Best Practices for Web-site Design Search engine optimization strategies
11:45	LUNCH (provided)
12:15	Part II - Marketing with Technology (Jason Johnson/Micro Visions, Inc.) An in-depth, hands-on tour of how to use Linked In and other web tools millions of real estate professionals are using today to build their brand, expand their exposure and increase the bottom line
1:05	BREAK
1:20	Legal Update (Todd Hendricks, Attorney/of Rhoades McKee, PC (Attys. & Counselors) Avoiding legal pitfalls in commercial lease negotiations Negotiating favorable purchase agreements for your clients
2:10	Legal issues in business asset sales Legislative update: Michigan real estate law changes & review of recent court cases
3:00	Class Evaluations and Distribution of Con. Ed. Certificates (Photo ID Required)

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COST:

• MBBA Members (both chapters)-

  $19

  prior to 10/18
• RPOA Members-

  $29

  prior to 10/18
• Non- Members-

  $39

  prior to 10/18
• Registrations after 10/17- Add

  $10

• Cancellations after 10/17-

  $10

  Admin. fee from Refund

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SEND REGISTRATION FORM & CHECK TO:

Download form and send to:

MBBA West C/O Bob Fuehr:

• The Inn Broker, Inc.
• 11368 E. Indian Lake Dr.
• Vicksburg, Mi. 49097
• Ph/Fax: 269\649-5556
• E-MAIL: fuehr@innbroker.com

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