Welcome to your August eConnect Newsletter from Women's Council of REALTORS®. Got a new e-mail address? Click here to update our national database.



Facebook: It's Not Just For Fun Anymore
When I first joined Facebook I was hooked quickly. I got busy scanning photos, updating my status and reconnecting with friends. It was fun. However, beyond the fun, I soon found that Facebook can make a huge difference in the building my business. Read More

Six Simple Solutions to Skype in Style
Real estate professionals can use Skype in a variety of ways to communicate with clients, network for referrals and share confidential information. It is easy to get started. However, if you have a strategy and clear vision on how you will use this simple online tool, you can provide a whole new level of customer service. Read More

The Journaling Exercise
What is the strength of your mind muscle? Think about it. Your mind is the strongest muscle in your body, and it reigns supreme over your whole life. Personal coach Kim Ades discusses how writing in a journal every day can empower you and train you to stop focusing on what is beyond your control. Read More

HOPE Awards Seeking Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Home Ownership Participation for Everyone (HOPE) Awards, a national awards program that recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to increase and sustain minority homeownership. The Awards are sponsored by a partnership of real estate associations. Winners receive $10,000 and paid travel expenses to attend the HOPE Awards in Washington, D.C., in May 2011. Applications will be accepted through December 17, 2010, at www.hopeawards.org.





Academy Snapshots
Check out photos from Women's Council's recent Leadership Academy in Chicago, July 30 to August 1. Click here for photos from this exclusive training event, as well as for photo slideshows from other recent Women's Council national meetings and special events.

National Conference: Register by Aug. 15 for Early Bird Savings
Women's Council conferences are packed with top-notch education for real estate professionals, as well as opportunities to network for referrals with agents from across the country. Registration for Women's Council's National Conference in New Orleans, November 3-7, is now open. Be sure to register early to access WCR's hotel room block at the Marriott Canal Street, our official convention hotel. Read More

Success Journal: Women's Council – A Valuable Partner
I sometimes wonder how I would be today as a professional in real estate if had I not become involved with Women's Council. Through the Council, I have at my fingertips a diverse national network of business professionals. These women and men have shared their referrals, as well as their expertise in a range of disciplines of real estate. We can learn from each other's experiences and business techniques and apply this knowledge to our unique marketplaces. Read More

Women's Council's Official Designation
The Performance Management Network 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 upcoming courses in your area.

Online Events
Check out our free webinars and recorded conference sessions at WCR.org. Read More

Upcoming Live Webinar
"Viral Videos & Multimedia Messaging"
October 19, 3:00 CST
Registration now open.
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National Conference
November 3-7
New Orleans, LA
Registration now open.
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Leadership Skills Training
November 3, 2010
New Orleans, LA
Registration now open.
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