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Today's Consumer Mindset
In today’s market, consumers crave knowledge rather than data. They desperately want to make smart real estate decisions. In this informative article, Tara-Nicholle Nelson shows you how to best utilize your knowledge through social media and marketing with psychographics to get sky-high ROI. Psychographics will help you take your target marketing to the next dimension, beyond traditional demographic segmentation. Read More

Working with a Virtual Assistant
Learn how to hire and a virtual assistant and how this can maximize your business’ productivity and profits. Find out from industry expert Ann Brown what questions to ask, where to find a VA, what to expect and how to protect your business. Read More

Broker Spotlight: Aldina Maciel
Recognizing that her market was changing, this California broker switched gears and developed a booming property management business. Aldina Maciel took control and transitioned her business from a brokerage serving the regular market to one serving the REO and short sale market. Check out her strategies for success. Read More

Economic Update
At Women’s Council’s recent technology summit in Chicago, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun provided an update on the U.S. economy, along with a mostly positive forecast for 2010. Visit this page for his presentation materials, as well as other resources from the summit. Read More




Success Journal
Women’s Council continues to bring us the best speakers in the business and to provide top education to keep us informed on the most relevant and timely business practices at our summits. The recent summit in Chicago was no exception. We often hear that through challenges there is opportunity, and after this summit I feel better prepared to work through our industry's challenging times. Read More

Chapter Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the 2009 Silver and Gold winners for chapter excellence. Read More

Midyear Meeting
This year’s Midyear Meeting will feature education sessions delivered by the top thought leaders in real estate, as well as powerful networking with real estate professionals from across the country. Plus, check out our offering of the "Harnessing the Power" designation course with top instructor Terry Watson. Read More

Designation Courses
This official REALTOR® designation is built from the ground up to bring you the real-world skills, the know-how and the tools that will keep your business out front and on top of an evolving market. Click here to find course offerings in your area.

Meeting Snapshots
Click here for photo slideshows from recent Women’s Council national meetings and special events.

Bylaws Amendments
The Governing Board will vote on the following amendments to the bylaws at its meeting on Sunday, May 16, in Washington, D.C. Read More

Midyear Meeting
May 13-16
Washington, D.C.
Registration now open!
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Leadership Academy
July 30-August 1
Chicago, IL
Exclusive event for incoming chapter presidents & regional
vice presidents.
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National Conference
November 3-7
New Orleans, LA
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Online Events
Check out our free webinars and recorded conference sessions.
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