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This September, go the extra mile and accelerate your business past the limits!Online Registration Opens February 3. Do you feel the need - the need to speed past your competition? At the Annual Convention and Trade Expo you'll do just that! Gain a competitive edge by attending a variety of CE courses and making new business contacts in the Trade Expo. Start planning to attend today and click here to register online.
This September, go the extra mile and accelerate your business past the limits!
Online Registration Opens February 3.
Do you feel the need - the need to speed past your competition?
At the Annual Convention and Trade Expo you'll do just that! Gain a competitive edge by attending a variety of CE courses and making new business contacts in the Trade Expo. Start planning to attend today and click here to register online.
Georgia Association of REALTORS
Click here to download the schedule of events. The Personal Scheduler will be updated with changes and meeting locations approximately 2 weeks before the Annual Convention & Trade Expo.
Click here to download the schedule of events.
The Personal Scheduler will be updated with changes and meeting locations approximately 2 weeks before the Annual Convention & Trade Expo.
Check back soon for more information
First-Time Attendee OrientationIs this your first experience at a GAR convention or meeting? You won’t want to miss this informative session that will give you speedy and concise guidance on how to make the most of your time this week.GAR Grand Opening Cocktail Party in the Trade ExpoStart the Annual Convention off right by saying hello to your fellow REALTORS® at the Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Enjoy an evening of food, fun, cocktails and networking! (Ticketed Event/Cash Bar)Thursday Night Party(Ticketed Event/Cash Bar)Trade Expo ActivitiesFind great ideas for your business as you stroll through an exciting line-up of vendors. Don't miss the networking opportunites in the trade expo! Happy Hour In the Trade ExpoGrand Opening Cocktail PartyLunch on the go in the Trade ExpoTrade Expo BrunchClick here to download the schedule of events.
First-Time Attendee Orientation
Is this your first experience at a GAR convention or meeting? You won’t want to miss this informative session that will give you speedy and concise guidance on how to make the most of your time this week.
GAR Grand Opening Cocktail Party in the Trade Expo
Start the Annual Convention off right by saying hello to your fellow REALTORS® at the Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Enjoy an evening of food, fun, cocktails and networking! (Ticketed Event/Cash Bar)
Thursday Night Party
(Ticketed Event/Cash Bar)
Trade Expo Activities
Find great ideas for your business as you stroll through an exciting line-up of vendors. Don't miss the networking opportunites in the trade expo!
Tuesday, September 21, 20108:30 am - 5:30 pmCertification Course - Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource CertificationChuck Jonaitis(pre-registration required)Designation Course - ABR Elective: Real Estate Marketing RebootCarol Moson(pre-registration required)GREC Broker CourseGreg Dunn(pre-registration required)Wednesday, September 22, 20109:00 am - 12:15 pm Education Session A Feng Shui for Berthas & Berts: Sell Your Listing with Less Work! Carol YejeEducation Session BDo’s, Don’ts & Risk on the Internet Amy Chorew3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Education Session C Lights, Camera, Action Using Video to Market Real EstateAmy ChorewEducation Session DLicense Laws & Rules Update Greg DunnThursday, September 23, 20108:30 am - 10:30 am Opening Session with Dave Timmons and REALTOR® of the Year Ceremony1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Education Session E Objection Overruled Taking Care of BUYER ObjectionsPat Johnson1:00 pm - 4:15 pm Education Session FInvestment Analysis for the Commercial REALTOR®Andre Van Rensburg3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Education Session GListing the BuyerGreg DunnEducation Session HRight Tools! Right Time!! RIGHT HERE!!!Tom GillettFriday, September 24, 20108:00 am - 9:15 am Education Session ILease Purchase vs. Lease Option Howell HaunsonEducation Session J Right Tools! Right Time!! RIGHT HERE!!! Tom Gillett8:00 am - 11:15 am Education Session K Death & Taxes are Certain...I’ll Take Taxes Stan AndersonEducation Session L At Auction: The Outcome is Income for AgentsUladia Taylor10:00 am - 11:15 am Education Session M The Latest and Greatest: FBI’s / GBI’s Take on Mortgage FraudHowell HaunsonEducation Session N You Can’t Fool All of the People all of the TimeDwayne Carte1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Education Session O And the Survey Says... Dwayne Carte1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Education Session PObjection Overruled – Taking Care of SELLER ObjectionsPat Johnson1:30 pm - 4:45 pm Education Session QFundamentals of Buying & Selling Rural Properties:Basics of Brokerage of Rural PropertiesDon Webb
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Certification Course - Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification
Chuck Jonaitis
(pre-registration required)
Designation Course - ABR Elective: Real Estate Marketing Reboot
Carol Moson
GREC Broker Course
Greg Dunn
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Education Session A
Feng Shui for Berthas & Berts: Sell Your Listing with Less Work!
Carol Yeje
Education Session B
Do’s, Don’ts & Risk on the Internet
Amy Chorew
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Education Session C
Lights, Camera, Action
Using Video to Market Real Estate
Education Session D
License Laws & Rules Update
Thursday, September 23, 2010
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Opening Session with Dave Timmons
and REALTOR® of the Year Ceremony
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Education Session E
Objection Overruled
Taking Care of BUYER Objections
Pat Johnson
1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Education Session F
Investment Analysis for the Commercial REALTOR®
Andre Van Rensburg
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Education Session G
Listing the Buyer
Education Session H
Right Tools! Right Time!! RIGHT HERE!!!
Tom Gillett
Friday, September 24, 2010
8:00 am - 9:15 am
Education Session I
Lease Purchase vs. Lease Option
Howell Haunson
Education Session J
8:00 am - 11:15 am
Education Session K
Death & Taxes are Certain...I’ll Take Taxes
Stan Anderson
Education Session L
At Auction: The Outcome is Income for Agents
Uladia Taylor
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Education Session M
The Latest and Greatest: FBI’s / GBI’s Take on Mortgage Fraud
Education Session N
You Can’t Fool All of the People all of the Time
Dwayne Carte
Education Session O
And the Survey Says...
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Education Session P
Objection Overruled – Taking Care of SELLER Objections
1:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Education Session Q
Fundamentals of Buying & Selling Rural Properties:
Basics of Brokerage of Rural Properties
Don Webb
Speed to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort where paradise is only a short drive away!Spend four days accelerating your professional skills and catching up with your counterparts from across the state at one of Florida’s premier luxury resorts! Make your reservations early before rooms run out. Please contact the hotel directly at 800.622.1038 to make your reservations. Hotel Rates for the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are as listed below and do not include taxes, service charges, fees or other incidentals. All meetings will take place at the Bayside Conference Center and the Linkside Center.Click here for more information about the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's amenities. Click here for a property map and more room information.
Speed to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort where paradise is only a short drive away!
Spend four days accelerating your professional skills and catching up with your counterparts from across the state at one of Florida’s premier luxury resorts!
Make your reservations early before rooms run out. Please contact the hotel directly at 800.622.1038 to make your reservations. Hotel Rates for the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are as listed below and do not include taxes, service charges, fees or other incidentals. All meetings will take place at the Bayside Conference Center and the Linkside Center.
Click here for more information about the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's amenities.
Click here for a property map and more room information.
Registrations will not be accepted by telephone!DEADLINES: Payment must be post-marked by the following dates in order to take advantage of the special registration fees: Early Bird Registration Fee - by August 1, 2010Regular Registration Fee - August 1, 2010 - September 3, 2010On-Site Registration Fee - after September 3, 2010What does a registration fee include?A full registration includes all education sessions, committee meetings, the Grand Opening Cocktail Party, Thursday Lunch on the Go, Thursday Happy Hour, Thursday Night Party, Friday Brunch and the Continental Breakfast on Saturday. What does a registration fee does NOT include?A registration fee does not include the President’s Banquet ticket and any Designation Courses offered. Cancellation Policies:- Written cancellations prior to September 3, 2010 will reflect a $40.00 service charge.- Due to contract obligations, no refunds will be given after September 3, 2010.. - All meeting cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and mailed or faxed to the GAR office. Cancellations will not be taken over the phone. Transfer Policy: GAR does have a transfer / assignment policy that allows a member who needs to cancel to transfer his and her registration to another person. A form can be obtained at www.garealtor.com under Meetings and Conventions. A transfer cannot be completed without this form and a non-refundable service charge of $25.00. Only the individual transferee is authorized to pick up the registration packet. Ticket Sales: Tickets for Special Events are sold on a first-come, first served basis. ALL SALES FINAL AFTER SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 on Special Event Tickets. Hotel Information: To make your hotel accommodations, contact the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at 800/320-8115. Limited number of room at the Bayside Inn starting at $135.00 for Bayside rooms and $145.00 for Bayview rooms plus 12% taxe. Other rate options throughout the property range from $160.00 to $350.00 plus 12% tax. Please inform the hotel that you are with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® group. Deadline for booking your hotel room with Sandestin is August 23, 2010. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available at the GAR group rate after August 23rd and rooms are based on a first come - first served basis. We strongly suggest attendees book their hotel room as soon as possible to guarantee lodging at the headquarters hotel. At the present time, no overflow hotel has been established. BOOK ONLINE AT: WWW.SANDESTIN.COM AND ENTER GROUP CODE 21C2GR.Attire: Attire for the convention will be business casual for all meetings, networking functions and educational session. The exception being the Friday night Banquet which is black-tie optional.
Registrations will not be accepted by telephone!
DEADLINES:
Payment must be post-marked by the following dates in order to take advantage of the special registration fees:
Early Bird Registration Fee - by August 1, 2010
Regular Registration Fee - August 1, 2010 - September 3, 2010
On-Site Registration Fee - after September 3, 2010
What does a registration fee include?
A full registration includes all education sessions, committee meetings, the Grand Opening Cocktail Party, Thursday Lunch on the Go, Thursday Happy Hour, Thursday Night Party, Friday Brunch and the Continental Breakfast on Saturday.
What does a registration fee does NOT include?
A registration fee does not include the President’s Banquet ticket and any Designation Courses offered.
Cancellation Policies:
- Written cancellations prior to September 3, 2010 will reflect a $40.00 service charge.
- Due to contract obligations, no refunds will be given after September 3, 2010..
- All meeting cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and mailed or faxed to the GAR office. Cancellations will not be taken over the phone.
Transfer Policy:
GAR does have a transfer / assignment policy that allows a member who needs to cancel to transfer his and her registration to another person. A form can be obtained at www.garealtor.com under Meetings and Conventions. A transfer cannot be completed without this form and a non-refundable service charge of $25.00. Only the individual transferee is authorized to pick up the registration packet.
Ticket Sales:
Tickets for Special Events are sold on a first-come, first served basis. ALL SALES FINAL AFTER SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 on Special Event Tickets.
Hotel Information:
To make your hotel accommodations, contact the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at 800/320-8115. Limited number of room at the Bayside Inn starting at $135.00 for Bayside rooms and $145.00 for Bayview rooms plus 12% taxe. Other rate options throughout the property range from $160.00 to $350.00 plus 12% tax. Please inform the hotel that you are with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® group. Deadline for booking your hotel room with Sandestin is August 23, 2010. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available at the GAR group rate after August 23rd and rooms are based on a first come - first served basis. We strongly suggest attendees book their hotel room as soon as possible to guarantee lodging at the headquarters hotel. At the present time, no overflow hotel has been established. BOOK ONLINE AT: WWW.SANDESTIN.COM AND ENTER GROUP CODE 21C2GR.
Attire:
Attire for the convention will be business casual for all meetings, networking functions and educational session. The exception being the Friday night Banquet which is black-tie optional.
How to participate in the GAR Inaugural Meeting Room Share Exchange:1. Send an email to conventions_garealtor.com to be invited to the group.2. You will receive an email entitled as such: “Google Groups: You've been invited to GAR Convention Room Share Exchange”3. Open this email and click the link to accept the invitation.4. You will then be directed to a page where you can create a Google Group account or sign in if you already have one. You will need an account to participate.5. You will receive an email from Google entitled “Google Email Verification”, which you must open and verify your email address.6. Once you join the group, you can view current postings or submit a posting under the “Discussions” header.7. If you are posting an ad, please following the sample format outlined below; doing so will allow Google Groups to automatically compile similar ads under one header. Of course, you will modify the quantity and gender to meet your preferences.a. Seeking (1) Male Roommateb. Seeking (2) Female Roommates8. It will also be helpful if you would include the following information in the body of your email:a. Dates of arrival and departureb. Smoking preferencec. Habits (early/late riser, snores, sleep with TV on, etc.)d. Whether you want people to respond to you only (vs. a posting the entire group can see)9. In order to specify how your message is posted, click “more options” located to the right of the posting header, then click “Reply” for a public response or “Reply to author” for a private message.If you have questions or need assistance regarding GAR Convention Room Share Exchange, please contact Rebecca Deshazo at 678-597-4134 or conventions_garealtor.com.
How to participate in the GAR Inaugural Meeting Room Share Exchange:
1. Send an email to conventions_garealtor.com to be invited to the group.
2. You will receive an email entitled as such: “Google Groups: You've been invited to GAR Convention Room Share Exchange”
3. Open this email and click the link to accept the invitation.
4. You will then be directed to a page where you can create a Google Group account or sign in if you already have one. You will need an account to participate.
5. You will receive an email from Google entitled “Google Email Verification”, which you must open and verify your email address.
6. Once you join the group, you can view current postings or submit a posting under the “Discussions” header.
7. If you are posting an ad, please following the sample format outlined below; doing so will allow Google Groups to automatically compile similar ads under one header. Of course, you will modify the quantity and gender to meet your preferences.
a. Seeking (1) Male Roommate
b. Seeking (2) Female Roommates
8. It will also be helpful if you would include the following information in the body of your email:
a. Dates of arrival and departure
b. Smoking preference
c. Habits (early/late riser, snores, sleep with TV on, etc.)
d. Whether you want people to respond to you only (vs. a posting the entire group can see)
9. In order to specify how your message is posted, click “more options” located to the right of the posting header, then click “Reply” for a public response or “Reply to author” for a private message.
If you have questions or need assistance regarding GAR Convention Room Share Exchange, please contact Rebecca Deshazo at 678-597-4134 or conventions_garealtor.com.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort9300 Emerald Coast Parkway WestDestin, FL 32550-7268(850) 267-8000GPS Coordinates: 30.378230, -86.330954Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is located on the Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. Of all the Southeast resorts, Sandestin offers the most desirable year-round sand, surf and golf vacation experience for families and groups. The 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the premier destination in Northwest Florida. Sandestin is the only resort in the area situated on both the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico.Click here for more driving directions and airport information.Driving Directions From Atlanta:This route is primarily on a four-lane highway and takes approximately 5.5 hours.Take I-85 South. Merge onto I-185 S/GA-411 S via EXIT 21 toward COLUMBUS. 40.0 milesMerge onto US-80 W via EXIT 10 toward PHENIX CITY ALA. 6.5 milesMerge onto US-280 E/US-431 S/AL-1 S. 3.0 milesTake the US-431 S ramp. 0.1 milesTake the ramp toward EUFAULA/DOTHAN. <0.1 milesMerge onto US-431 S/AL-1 S. 93.8 milesTurn LEFT onto AL-210 S/ROSS CLARK CIR. 6.7 miles Turn LEFT onto US-231 S/AL-1 S/S OATES ST. Continue to follow US-231 S. 31.7 miles Merge onto I-10 W via the ramp on the LEFT toward PENSACOLA. 45.1 miles Take the US-331 exit- EXIT 85- toward FREEPORT. 0.3 milesTurn LEFT onto US-331 S/FL-83 S. 14.1 milesTurn LEFT onto US-331/FL-20/FL-83. 1.0 milesTurn RIGHT onto US-331/FL-83. 9.6 milesTurn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-98/FL-30/FL-83. Continue to follow US-98 W/FL-30 W. 10.1 milesTravel approximately 8.8 miles to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Destin, FL 32550-7268
(850) 267-8000
GPS Coordinates: 30.378230, -86.330954
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is located on the Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. Of all the Southeast resorts, Sandestin offers the most desirable year-round sand, surf and golf vacation experience for families and groups. The 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the premier destination in Northwest Florida. Sandestin is the only resort in the area situated on both the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico.
Click here for more driving directions and airport information.
Driving Directions From Atlanta:
This route is primarily on a four-lane highway and takes approximately 5.5 hours.
This September, go the extra mile and accelerate your business past the limits!Online Registration Opens February 3Check back after February 10, for more information.
Online Registration Opens February 3
Check back after February 10, for more information.
This September, go the extra mile and accelerate your business past the limits!Online Registration Opens February 3. Click here to register online.
Online Registration Opens February 3. Click here to register online.
Take advantage of Early Bird savings! Register online on or before August 1, 2010, for only $159! After August 1, the price will increase to $199 until September 3. After September 3, only on-site registrations will be accepted. The on-site registration price is $254. Click here to see who has already signed up to attend the 2010 Annual Convention & Trade Expo. Please allow up to ten business days for registered attendee names to be listed. Please use the links below to download the appropriate forms. Please send completed forms to Rebecca DeShazo via fax at 770-458-6992 or via email at rdeshazo_garealtor.com. Note: if you have already registered (either online or via the paper form) and wish to purchase additional tickets, please use the Registration Change Form.Paper Registration FormTransfer Request FormRegistration Change Form
Take advantage of Early Bird savings! Register online on or before August 1, 2010, for only $159! After August 1, the price will increase to $199 until September 3. After September 3, only on-site registrations will be accepted. The on-site registration price is $254.
Click here to see who has already signed up to attend the 2010 Annual Convention & Trade Expo. Please allow up to ten business days for registered attendee names to be listed. Please use the links below to download the appropriate forms. Please send completed forms to Rebecca DeShazo via fax at 770-458-6992 or via email at rdeshazo_garealtor.com.
Note: if you have already registered (either online or via the paper form) and wish to purchase additional tickets, please use the Registration Change Form.
Paper Registration Form
Transfer Request Form
Registration Change Form
This September, go the extra mile and accelerate your business past the limits!Online Registration Opens February 3Click Hereto download the Trade Expo Schedule of Events.Contact Rebecca DeShazo for information on becoming a vendor at the 2010 Annual Convention & Trade Expo.
Click Hereto download the Trade Expo Schedule of Events.
Contact Rebecca DeShazo for information on becoming a vendor at the 2010 Annual Convention & Trade Expo.
Georgia Association of REALTORS® 770.451.1831 3200 Presidential Drive, Altanta, Georgia, 30340 www.garealtor.com
