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Chairman’s Column By Leonard Guerrero • 2012 Chairman
Advance your career at the 2013 Leadership Academy
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pplications are now being accepted for the 2013 Leadership Academy and I encourage anyone seeking to hone their leadership skills to apply. Accepted applicants can anticipate broadening their skill set with leadership-building sessions, spokesperson training and success-planning modules. The course will kickoff at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa Jan. 10–11 with the following sessions held at ABoR offices and the State Capitol. Leadership Academy students will graduate on May 2 and the cost to attend these eight in-depth, specialized sessions is $400, which includes the cost of the retreat. Visit www.abor.com/LeadershipAcademy for more details and information on available scholarship opportunities. The application deadline is Nov. 1.
Safe Halloween alternative at ABoR Join ABoR staff, fellow members and their trick-or-treaters for an afternoon of safe Halloween fun. From 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 31, kiddos can tour the ABoR office, filling their
bags with goodies along the way. This spooktacular event will feature hayless hayrides, a pumpkin patch with treats for the picking, photo opportunities at the witches’ den and so much more. Parents and friends can enjoy snacks and punch while getting a kick out of the scary costumes of the ABoR staff. Visit www.abor.com/halloween for more details.
Reserve your spot at the annual REALTOR Installation and Awards Gala Tickets are now available for the REALTOR party of the year. ABoR’s 2012 Installation and Awards Gala, Dancing with the Star of Real Estate, will welcome in the new leaders and honor industry award-winning REALTORS. Themed “Educate, Advocate, Participate,” the gala will take place from 6-11 p.m. on Dec. 7. at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, located at 9721 Arboretum Boulevard. This year’s event will include an exquisite meal, award and installation ceremony, professional dance performance, silent auction and more.
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Find your dancing shoes and purchase your $65 ticket soon, before this event sells out. Your business can be a part of the yearend event by becoming an official partner. Partnerships are available until Oct. 31. Partnership details and tickets are available at www.abor.com/installation. For more information, contact Shirley Williams at swilliams@abor.com or 545-7636, ext. 1603.
Hear it from the experts at the 2013 Housing Forecast You don’t want to miss out on the 2013 Housing Forecast, co-sponsored by ABoR and the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, get an in-depth look at the past year’s trends
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from the viewpoint of industry analysts, including Eldon Rude, director of the Austin market for Metrostudy and Jay Hartzell, executive director of UT’s Real Estate Finance and Investment Center. During the event, our experts will review the latest changes to the local and national economic and housing markets. Prepare for the year ahead by gaining insight into the market trends expected to affect our industry in 2013. Tickets have sold out for this event the last three years, so purchase your ticket early at www.abor.com/ housing to secure your seat. Tickets for members are $75 and tables seating 10 are available for $650. The event will be hosted at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8 a.m. RL
ABoR Academy Educational Courses Oct. 24: Green MLS—The Key to Unlocking the Green Home Market Oct. 25: MLS Advanced Features & CMA (North location) Oct. 29: Broker Responsibility MCE Course Nov. 1: Mediate, Arbitrate, Litigate Nov. 7: Income Property Analysis Updated
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