2023 Calendar of Educational Events for Realtors
Each year we try and bring relevant education topics to real estate professions. These topics are designed for agents at any level. Regardless if you are a rookie agent or seasoned veteran there is always more to learn. In this forever shifting real estate market we are here to help you level up your game! Below you will find a list of the topics we plan to cover and dates for each. For each topic we are offering a Live event and a Zoom Webinar on the same topic the following week. As the events get close we will have more details just follow the links to learn more and register for the events.
| Live event details:
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 ♦ Location: Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors Limited Seating. RSVP required ♦ Lunch will be provided. |
Webinar Details:
Times will be 10:30 – 11:30 am Held via zoom. Registration Required |
2023 Lunch and Learn Schedule:
| JANUARY ♦ Why I Joined Treadstone – Client & Realtor advantages | |
| FEBRUARY ♦ All Things Interest Rate – A deep dive into how interest rates work, what affects them, & how to use todays rates to sell in todays market | |
| MARCH ♦ Understanding P&L’s – Making one for your real estate business | |
| APRIL ♦ Re-Starting or Refreshing Your Client Database – Guaranteed results! | |
| MAY ♦ Options For Every Home Buyer! – Down payments, programs, & more | |
| JUNE ♦ Tools From The Best – 20 Marketing ideas from Realtors around the country | |
| JULY ♦ Appraisals 101 & Beyond – Local appraisers tell all | |
| AUGUST ♦ How Renovation Loans Can Be Your Secret Weapon In A Shifting Market | |
| SEPTEMBER ♦ Sell More Investment Properties – Tips from a top investor and real estate pro on maximizing ROI for you or your clients | |
| OCTOBER ♦ Unconventional Lending In An Unconventional Market – One Hour CE included | |
| DECEMBER♦ Business & Marketing Plans for 2023 – Ideas to fill your schedule that work |
*Topics and dates subject to change.
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