1) The meeting agenda discusses new listings, price reductions, and open house needs. It also contains a discussion of properly abandoning an AST, and tips for buyer presentations and what buyers should do if they see homes for sale. 2) Mellody Giese was named Sales Associate of the Month. Sue Derby was named Listing Agent of the Month. Sherry Larson sold the most listings. Steve Connor had the most price changes and led in open houses. 3) Upcoming events and conventions were noted, and a link to a video about being polite to seniors was included.

1. Meeting Agenda 10.5.10

2. New ListingsPrice ReductionsOpen House NeedsSpeed Networking

3. An AST must be properly abandoned by:1.) The tank must be cleaned of all vapors and this includes the piping and fill vent.2.) The tank does not need to be removed and the fill pipe must be filled with cement and then capped3.) Must be registered with the state.Fact or Crap

4. Items 1 and 2 are correct#3 – it does not get registered with the state.Crap

5. http://www.wra.org/video/legal_update_live/2010/September/legal_hotline1009.htmLegal Update – October 2010

6. Brainstorming …. Suggestions from last session 1.) Keep it short 2.) How Agency works 3.) Why Buy Now – rates, prices 4.) Provide clarity – “What to do when… 5.) Why be preapproved 6.) Tools - Customer website – My ShorewestBuyer Presentation

7. 7.) What we do: Networking My job is to follow through on: all offer dates, inspections, inspection negotiations, testing, testing negotiations, financing issues, and help you negotiate all through the entire transaction. 8.) Why me and Shorewest Most agents Most production

8. Show you everything on the marketAll brokers listings, unlisted properties, new constructionGive experienced advice With your best interests in mindReceive a free market analysisYou’ll want to know the home you are interested in is priced rightPaperwork follow-through start to finishArrange property showings, assist with financing, provide accurate information, help you negotiate, assist when issues arise.Save you time and moneyA Buyer’s Agent Can:

9. You see a real estate for sale sign? CALL ME!You hear about a property for sale?CALL ME!You see a for sale by owner sign?CALL ME!You see an open house ad or sign?CALL ME! You see a new construction open house?CALL ME!What Should You Do If:

10. Best Ideas!Convention – 9/26 – 9/28

11. Upcoming Events

14. Mellody GieseCelebrate Excellence

15. Sales Associate of the Month - Sue DerbyListing Agent of the Month - Steve Connor (6)Listings Sold – Sherry Larson (3)Price Changes -Steve Connor (5)Suzy Osum (5)Open House Leader - Steve Connor (10)Honorable Mention: Jeff Dagan – 9Kelly Kruger – 9Dick Natrop – 9A Job Well-Done!

16. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNcBz1MWnU0Always Be Polite to Seniors