News and Updates April 28, 2018

Membership Meeting Tuesday May 8, 2018 8:45 - 11:00 AM Ridgefield Supply Company   Guest Speaker Kathy Elson, CEO, SmartMLS Real Property ~ Resource (RPR) My Flood Status ~ Coming Soon Listings Homesnap ~ Listing Compliance Your Questions Answered Continental Breakfast Hosted By

Need a Closing or Thank You Gift? Stop by the RBOR office for a "Ridge Centric" gift for your client, friends or family from our Affiliate Partner The Rooted Plow.

Tips & Tools to Help Your Business

Larry's Legal Insights

What is a “Plot Plan”? A Plot Plan is a map of a property that identifies everything that is located within the confines of the property being purchased/sold .   It is, however, the only document that indicates if the home, driveway, and all above ground items that are included (fence, stone wall, shed, gazebo, rock gardens, decks, free standing garages, patios. etc., etc.) are, in fact, located within the boundaries of the property being sold/purchased .... R ead the Complete Answer

Master of the listing presentation: How to land more deals

The listing presentation in real estate is all about the soft skills. Sure, you can’t convince a seller to put what’s likely their biggest financial asset in your hands without knowing your stuff inside and out. But a real estate agent’s personality, communication style and rapport will largely drive the success or failure of this critical conversation,  according to Inman’s research . Read More

Shrink the Pond: Stand Out in a Swarming Market by Finding Your Niche

While people's choice of an agent might be something none of us can fully understand, we can increase the odds that a potential client becomes an actual MLS entry by niching our business. Successful REALTORS® niche what they do, and they're able to articulate what they do, who they serve and how they're unique in a short, pithy sentence—their elevator pitch. Read More

Social Skills: Facebook User Safety Tips

It seems like every day we wake up to new developments concerning the privacy of millions of Facebook users in the U.S., and none of the news is good. If you're a real estate professional who currently uses Facebook b e proactive and consider the following privacy and safety tips to avoid having your personal information used in unwanted ways: Learn More

May

3 CE Class -This Old House 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ridgefield Library Register

4 Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savor Kentucky Derby Style Fundraiser Benefiting Sunshine Kids 6:00 - 8:30 PM Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Contact Pilar Estrada 203 438 9501

5 NRVT Ridgefield/Redding Mutt Strut 10 AM – 2 PM Simpau Turnpike & Rt. 7 to Topstone Road Register R idgefield Spring Stroll Music, Magicians,Circus Performer, Chalk Festival 10:00  AM  - 7:00  PM

9 CE Class -Ethics In Real Estate 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ridgefield Library R egister WCR "Train Your Brain For Success" 9:00 - 1130 AM Ridgefield Supply Company Call Marie Borner 203 733 4188 to Register

18 "in RIDGEFIELD" Community Open House 4:30 - 7:00   PM Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance 440 Main

24 New Member Orientation 9:00 - 1130 AM RBOR Office RBOR Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:00   PM Terra Sole

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