Socialebb Strategies and Solutions

Tucsonans will gather on July 4th to feed the homeless in Santa Rita Park. Bring your BBQ, hotdogs, hamburgers soda, water, juices, clothing, blankets, toiletries or anything that you figure that people that don't have anything can use. Let's give the homeless a good fourth of July holiday.

If you can't stay you can drop your items off and we will distribute them for you.

If you can't bring anything then bring yourself many of our people suffer from a lack of communication from mainstream people. You can help enliven their lives by listening to their stories and communicating with them.

TUCSON, AZ, June 26, 2009 – The flavor of real estate foreclosure web sites changes dramatically with the launch of WhyteSmoke.com  by veteran REALTORS Kate Ryan and Nicole Brule-Fisher of Realty Executives of Southern Arizona.

“WhyteSmoke.com signals the beginning of many changes in our world, our nation and especially our community,” said Ryan. Both Ryan and Brule-Fisher are accomplished REALTORS in Tucson’s Real Estate Community and they pledge to blend their experience and proven talents to breathe new life, a higher level of professionalism and renewed compassion into an industry itself in the midst of sweeping changes. It is no coincidence that we launch this site in June, when we celebrate National Homeownership Month.

“As REALTORS, we see the sweeping impact of the housing market and it’s translation of pain in a down market to members of our community. We are here to move in a new, healthier and meaningful direction. We wish to revive and renew our community. Our mission is to help homebuyers and sellers understand what it is they can do to green those properties. This will be a new and fresh look at restoring our community and our homes, our dwelling. This is a bright new look at what we can all do, collectively, to reduce our impact on our environment AND live more comfortably, more simply along the way,” they said. 

“Further, as a significant commitment to our community, we wish to SHARE the needed help and attention with those homeowners that wish to remain in their homes by supplying information and support and guidance to those entities who can truly help.

“Alternatively, we are also equipped to help those homeowners choosing not to stay in their homes,” they continued.

“WhyteSmoke.com is here to assist owners of property, including lenders and their facilitators, (i.e. asset managers, etc.) in creating expedited sales of their properties while assuring the buying public professional and authoritative care,” said Brule-Fisher. “WhyteSmoke promotes our intention to share ideas in Greening up our homes and communities to insure a safe and caring environment for all.”

“WhyteSmoke.com is built on a platform for change. We invite the public and guest bloggers to share their gifts. We will offer time sensitive resources to consumers from those ‘in the know.’ Watch for the continued signals of change!”

Contact: Kate Ryan or Nicole Brule-Fisher

Realty Executives of Southern Arizona, Tucson, AZ

 

Phone/KR 520-979-2098   Phone /NBF 520-465-5770

June 2009 Classes

I will be teaching the following classes in Tucson this month.

Monday, JUNE 15 (9 – 12 and 1 – 4pm)- HUD Homes for Sale (TWO CE classes, 3 hours contract law, 3 hours fair housing.)  HUD Homes are government owned properties available to consumers with a special set of rules and tools. There are two classes – one covers the contract and transaction management, the other explores consumer outreach and marketing. Upon registration, students will receive copies of two e-books: HUD Homes for Sale – Sales and Marketing Guide for Real Estate Agents ($39.95 value) and  HUD Homes for Sale – Complete Buyer’s Guide ($19.95 value) Advantage Group Solutions LLC Real Estate School.  $25 for one class/$40 for two classes. Register:  520-616-2896 or http://HUD Homes.eventbrite.com  
Location: TSA, 6390 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

Wednesday, JUNE 17 (9 – 12) and Monday, JUNE 22 (9 – 12) - Social Media Mastery 101: Facebook, LinkedIn and Trulia. There are THREE social media sites most important in a Real Estate Social Media Business Plan. We will spend time learning how to leverage these sites and establish a social media cornerstone as part of a carefully designed strategy for social media success. $25 for one class/$40 for two classes
Register: http://SocialMediaMastery.eventbrite.com or 520-616-2896
Location June 17: TSA, 6875 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714

Location June 22: TSA, 6390 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

Monday, JUNE 22 (1 – 4 pm) - Social Media: Tips to Avoid A Risk Management Nightmare. Social media offers diligent agents opportunity to establish dollar productive relationships with consumers. Less diligent agents find themselves and their brokerages at risk for faux pas in Fair Housing, contract law, and other areas. CE Class with 4 hour legal issues. Advantage Group Solutions LLC Real Estate School.  Cost: $25
Register:  520-0616-2896 or http://SocialMediaClass.eventbrite.com     
Location: TSA, 6390 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

Wednesday, June 24 (1 – 4 pm) - Facebook Strategy and a Plan for Real Estate Success. There is a social media phenomenon brewing at Facebook as more than 200 million users ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and EMPOWER each other in a passionate online community. Join a nationally known social media diva and put Facebook to work according to PLAN! You are welcome to tote your laptop and air card and participate in a social media lab. Pen and paper are OK, too! Come, let’s ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and EMPOWER! $25 for one class/$40 for two classes
Register: http://FacebookMaster.eventbrite.com or 520-616-2896  
 Location: TSA, 6875 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714

Social Media: Tips to Avoid a Risk Management Nightmare

Social media offers diligent agents opportunity to establish dollar productive relationships with consumers. Less diligent agents find themselves and their brokerages at risk for faux pas in Fair Housing, contract law, and other areas.4-hour CE Class April 30, 2009.

• Social Media:  What is it?
• The Social Media Sandbox – Where consumers meet licensees
• Benefits of successful Social Media planning
• Fertile Ground – Is that real estate agent planting daisies or poison ivy?
• Property Listings – How do you deliver your listing data?
• Do you know where your agents are placing their listings and what other listings they are claiming?
• Blogs and copyright law
• Logos and company names – who has the authority to start an online group using a registered trade name?
• Is there a pot of gold at the other side of the discussion thread or is that real estate licensee at risk?

Why should you attend:

Brokers and agents are using social media – you need to manage the risks involved.

CE 4 Hours Real Estate Legal Issues

Instructor: 

Frances Flynn Thorsen, e-PRO, SRS

… got her real estate license and became a REALTOR® in 1985. She was an early adopter of real estate technology on the Internet .Frances was one of the first real estate bloggers to receive national attention early in 2005, with interviews in Investors’ Business Daily, BusinessWeek Online, Inman News, REALTOR® Magazine, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was founding editor of RealTown.com and worked as Community Manager of Trulia.com. She is CEO of Socialebb Strategies and Solutions and offers an ecumenical approach to blog and social media coaching and consulting services.

School: Advantage Solutions Group, Tucson, AZ. 520-744-8731

This class will also be offered

April 27, 2009 - Broker University, Arizona Assn. of REALTORS, Phoenix.

HUD Homes for Sale

HUD Homes are government owned properties available to consumers with a special set of rules and tools. There are two classes – one covers the contract and transaction management, the other explores consumer outreach and marketing. Upon registration, students will receive copies of two e-books:

• HUD Homes for Sale – Sales and Marketing Guide for Real Estate Agents ($39.95 value)
• HUD Homes for Sale – Complete Buyer’s Guide ($19.95 value).

Class Dates:

• May 4, 2009  Oracle State Park, Kannally Ranch House, 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623.

• May 6, 2009 Comfort Suites Tucson at Tucson Mall-AZ, 515 West Automall Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705

Class 1: HUD Homes for Sale – The Transaction (morning class 9 am - 12 noon)

CE 3 Hours Contract Law

• What Is A HUD Home?
• Who Sells HUD Homes?
• The MLS  Is NOT the Best Place for Information about HUD Homes.
• Does the Agent Represent the Buyer or HUD? 
• How Much Should the Buyer Offer?
• Complete A HUD Contract Line by Line.
• Bid Results – Win or Lose?
• Play by the Rules – The Fact that Rules Are Routinely BROKEN Is NOT an Excuse to Break Them Yourself!

Class 2: HUD Homes for Sale – Sales&Marketing (afternoon class 1:30 - 4:30 pm)

CE 3 Hours Fair Housing

• Design a Business Plan.
• HUD Homes = ? Percentage of Your Business?
• Allocate Resources to HUD Homes Outreach.
• Convert Existing Buyers to HUD Homes Buyers.
• HUD Homes Advertising Guidelines
• Print Campaign and Telephonic Outreach
• Webinars – Harness 21st Century Technology.
• Syngergy – Build on Existing Resources.
• Internet Marketing Strategies and Tools
• Weave HUD Homes Evangelism in Social Media.
• Track Your Results.

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Instructor: 

Frances Flynn Thorsen, e-PRO, SRS

…… got her real estate license and became a REALTOR® in 1985. She has been featured in Investors’ Business Daily, BusinessWeek Online, Inman News, REALTOR® Magazine, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was founding editor of RealTown.com and worked as Community Manager of Trulia.com. Frances has written numerous articles about HUD homes and foreclosures,  and she wrote two books that are part of these classes. She is CEO of Socialebb Strategies and Solutions.

 

Also see:

Social Media: Tips to Avoid A Risk Management Nightmare

 

School: Advantage Solutions Group, Tucson, AZ. 520-744-8731

 

Are you at risk of foreclosure? Do you have a friend or family member who is facing financial challenges? Come to this weekend's free event!

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
8650 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson, AZ  85742
520-219-1457
www.SeaTucson.org

How Has the Economy Affected Your Family?

Sunday, April 19, 2009
 10:30 am - 3 pm

Workshops:

• Crisis Budgeting (11 am - 12 noon)
• Foreclosure Timeline and Options (12 noon - 1 pm)
• Bankruptcy and Scams (1pm - 2 pm)
• General Closiing Session - Economic Concerns and Renters Issues, Presentation by Pima County Interfaith Council

Prizes and refreshements  *  Come early for free Foreclosure Prevention Workbook.


Presented by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

in partnership with

Pima County Interfaith Council
Pima County Foreclosure Prevention Coalition
Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force
Don't Borrow Trouble Pima County

I'm in final planning stages for a new weekly television talk show on a cable network in Tucson. I'm stumped on a name and hoping someone who reads this blog, or my Facebook page, or my Twitter stream, will share some creative genius that assigns the perfect name for the new show. I selected Tucson Housing Matters but changed my mind after seeing a similarly titled show on an NBC network.

The show will focus on housing, real estate, and help for distressed homeowners facing foreclosure. It will be broadcast in Tucson and shown on the Web simultaneously, with archived footage available on the Web 24/7, giving the show an audience beyond Tucson and Arizona. Therefore, the word Tucson in the title is not essential.

Please share your suggestions in the comments section. Thanks!