Social Media is not just for kids anymore, Study on Boomers use
Are Facebook and MySpace just for GenX and Y’ers? An article from the marketing publication BrandWeek.com covers results of a study of Baby Boomers’ social media habits. If you still think these sites are ONLY for young people, and that Chicago Real Estate buyers are not there, think again.
Some statistics from a new Entertainment Trends in America study by The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y…
Social networking sites are being adopted by baby boomers (aged 44-61).
The study surveyed 11,600 consumers online.
41% of baby boomers have visited social networks, such as MySpace or Facebook, and 61% have been to sites with streaming or downloadable video.
over 57% of Web users overall have stopped at social networking sites in the past three months. Baby boomers stopped on average of eight times in that period.
Contact mRELEVANCE for a complete analysis of your Internet markeing strategy and to consult on how you can use Social Media more effectively.
Mitch Levinson Speaking in Atlanta
Next Tuesday, September 9th, Chicago real estate marketing professional Mitch Levinson will be traveling to the Deep South to lend his industry expertise to the Atlanta real estate market. In this particular instance, Mitch will be speaking on Internet marketing and how it is a cost-effective way to help increase brand awareness. In the current market and Web 2.0 world that we are living in, it is imperative to have a grasp on effective Internet practices and know how to use them to your advantage. At this particular class, attendees will get answers to questions like:
- Are you getting traffic from your Internet strategy?
- Is it the right mix of traffic?
- Does your Internet strategy generate sales?
- Is your Web site design working? (Continued…)
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IBS Open for Business
Online registration for the 2009 International Builders Show is now open for anyone interested in attending. IBS is a fantastic opportunity to learn the newest trends in the real estate industry and meet other industry professionals with knowledge to share. Even better, the trade show is in Las Vegas this year, and you know that city will add a whole new level of excitement to the annual event. Be sure to book your flight and your hotel rooms now to ensure prime placement on the strip; IBS is scheduled from Tuesday, January 20th to Friday, January 23rd. The show offers educational classes, private events, a never-ending amount of networking and a look into what is up and coming for 2009. Homebuliders will gain an edge when they come to IBS and see what is in the future for their industry. (Continued…)Bookmark this post:Want More Sales?
The Sales and Marketing Council for the Home Builders Association for Greater Chicago (HBAGC) is hosting an education class tomorrow morning from 8:45 am until noon at their training center in Addison, Illinois. The cost is only $25.00 and includes a continental breakfast. This is a really great way to learn how much the declining market really has on home appraisals, as well as about Down Payment Assistance (DPA), Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and how to improve your credit score. The conference focuses on educating you about the real positives and negatives of today’s market, and then talks about how to react so that you can make more sales. Space is limited to thirty people in this educational class, which will allow for questions and better information.
Bookmark this post:Northern Illinois HBA & Learn-Build to Host Design/Build Course Tuesday, June 17
Learn-Build & the Northern Illinois HBA are proud to announce the upcoming University of Housing course, Design/Build. Class is to be held at the NIHBA (Continued…)Bookmark this post:Great Attendance At Last Week’s “Business Management” Course
Last week Learn-Build & the HBA of Greater Chicago hosted “Business Management For Building Professionals,” and the turnout was terrific! The roomful of 20 students benefited greatly from Instructor, Doug Sutton’s, presentation on management skills, best business practices, etc.
You too can benefit the way these students recently did. Don’t miss out the next time there’s a course in your area. Whether you’re going for a specific Builder or Remodeler Designation, or simply trying to get educated for your own knowledge, you can’t go wrong with the NAHB’s University of Housing courses being offered through Learn-Build and your local HBA.
For more information on future courses please visit our website. Learn-Build.Com
See you at the next class…
Bookmark this post:Great Feedback From Students Of Last week’s “Train the Trainer” course
Learn-Build.Com & The HBA of Greater Chicago hosted another successful NAHB University of Housing class last week. Beverly Koehn (instructor) successfully led the group through exercises related to improving their public speaking and presentation skills. Most students commented that this was the single best University of Housing course they’ve ever taken.Don’t miss your chance to take this course the next time it comes around on the schedule. For more information on all the designation courses being offered in the Chicagoland area please visit our website, www.Learn-Build.Com.
Bookmark this post:Business Management for Business Professionals- Space Still Available for this Wednesday’s Class
Learn-Build & the HBA of Greater Chicago are hosting the designation course, “Business Management for Building Professionals”, this coming Wednesday, May 21 at the HBAGC facility in Addison, Illinois.Instructor, Doug Sutton, runs a terrific program that covers management skills, best business practices for planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, etc.
This is a fantastically helpful course that appeals to a wide cross section of the industry. So, if you’re still looking for designations, such as CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, or Master CSP, this is a great course to fill that slot.
For more information on this course, and to register on-line, click here… http://www.learn-build.com/course_desc/business_management_for_building_professionals.php
For information on all NAHB’s University of Housing & continuing education courses offered in the Chicagoland area click here… http://www.learn-build.com
Bookmark this post:Business Management Course for Building Professionals
Learn-Build is a new organization that is trying to increase industry knowledge for members of the Homebuilding Associations in the Chicago area. It is truly beneficial for anyone involved in the Chicago real estate industry, and we are thankful for its creation. Obviously in order to increase knowledge, they are going to be offering various education courses that will directly affect how you do business and your success. An example of these courses is the Business Management for Building Professionals, which is currently available for registration and is on Wednesday, May 21 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is the opportunity for you to learn the management skills that will give you an edge in the industry. After completing this course you will be able to:- Explain the three basic functional areas within a company
- Apply key measures of business perfromance to your own business
- Discuss common business challenges
- Lear practical tips to overcoming the common challenges (Continued…)
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CAPS Courses at HBA of Greater Fox Valley a Huge Success!!
The HBA of Greater Fox Valley hosted the NAHB’s University of Housing Sponsored designation courses CAPS I & CAPS II this week with much success. Thanks to instructor Doug Sutton for his efforts to ensure the students received maximum benefit from these informative classes. And, special thanks to Parksite, in Batavia, for hosting our group in their spacious, state-of-the-art conference center.
For information about this course, and all future courses offered by Learn-Build.Com and the Illinois Regional Education Board (IREB), please visit our website http://www.Learn-Build.Com
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