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



Take Your Web Content from Good to Great
What’s the difference between a great Web site and an average one? 1,000 visitors a month. Whether it's Twitter, Facebook, blogging or your own Web site, learn how to create unique, valuable Web content that your clients can’t live without. Otherwise, you're wasting your time online. Read More

Social Networking and Web 2.0
When we first were introduced to e-mail, many professionals were skeptical that it would ever be of any value beyond sending jokes to friends. We have learned of the business power of e-mail. The same holds true for social networking. REALTORS® must learn how to extend their networking in this additional environment. Read More

Florida REALTOR® Builds Her Business through Networking
For Florida REALTOR® Michelle Crabtree, between 50 and 70 percent of her business comes from referrals. As a former marketing professional, Crabtree treats networking strategically, and she has built her name in the Sarasota market through extensive involvement in the community, as well as leadership in the real estate industry. Read More





Women’s Council Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2010 Recruitment & Retention Winners and 2009 Gold & Silver Winners for Chapter Excellence, as well as our 2009 State Members of the Year. More winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Friday, May 14, in Washington, D.C. Special thanks to Wells Fargo, our Strategic Partner in Educational Excellence, for their generous support of this event. View Winners

Success Journal
This month, we REALTORS® will be in Washington, D.C., to represent our counties and states by speaking to our elected representatives. Historically, the impact of our Hill visits has been to change votes to favor the "REALTOR® Party." As REALTORS® meet with members of Congress, they can advocate for important policy issues, including protecting personal property rights for our clients. Read More

National Conference: Registration Now Open
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, opens on May 5. Be sure to register early to access WCR's hotel room block at the Marriott Canal Street, our official convention hotel. 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, including an offering of the "Harnessing the Power" course at the Midyear Meeting, with top trainer Terry Watson.

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

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

Midyear Meeting
May 13-16
Washington, D.C.
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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
Registration now open.
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Leadership Skills Training
November 3, 2010
New Orleans, LA
Registration now open.
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