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



Tech Audit: Improving Your Web Presence
This month, Women's Council awarded one lucky REALTOR® – Dana Hybl of Realty Executives Prestige in Arlington Heights, IL – a private consulting session with Matthew Ferrara & Company to evaluate the effectiveness of her Web presence. Check out the results here. Read More

The Future of Real Estate Technology
The diverse job that a real estate agent performs has remained basically the same over time. What has changed is how information is delivered and exchanged. The following three tooIs – iPad, cloud computing and mobile apps – have the potential to transform how we communicate with clients today and in the future, and here is how. Read More

When Words Aren't Enough
Today, savvy consumers are overwhelmed with sales talk. They don't trust just anyone because they have a good sales story. However, there are several proven ways to create high trust relationships in our distrusting world — and unpredictable real estate market. Read More

REALTOR® Safety Month
September is dedicated to REALTOR® safety. Learn tips to protect yourself and your clients. Visit NAR's main safety Web page for webinars, articles and more. Take a few minutes to review these excellent resources and share them with your colleagues and clients. Read More





Success Journal: Leadership Academy
This August marked the 13th anniversary of Women's Council Leadership Academy. More than 250 local, state and regional leaders gathered in Chicago for two days of training, where they learned how to build and strengthen chapters by delivering on our value proposition. Not only did they review business skills to manage their chapters, they also covered ideas for delivering top-notch programs. Read More

National Conference: Join Us in New Orleans!
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

Webinar: "Viral Videos and Multimedia Messaging"
Dominate your online niche by producing viral videos that offer value to customers, enhance client service and repeat referrals. In this exciting online event, Doug Devitre covers multiple high-touch, low-tech media solutions that enable real estate agents to share their expertise using video. Reserve your spot today. 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

Enhance Your Free Online Listing with a Banner Ad
Order a banner ad today, and watch your business bloom. Your banner ad sets you above the rest... literally. Whenever consumers or other REALTORS® search Women's Council’s Referral Center, if your name appears in the search results, then your banner ad will also appear above the search results. Read More

Conference Call (Free):
"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Dealing with Distressed Properties"
Sept. 14, 4:00 p.m. CDT
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Live Webinar (Free):
"Building Member Value: How to Create a Recruitment & Retention Plan that Works"
Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m. CDT
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Live Webinar:
"Viral Videos & Multimedia Messaging"
Oct. 19, 3:00 p.m. CDT
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National Conference:
Nov. 3-7
New Orleans, LA
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Leadership Skills Training:
Nov. 3
New Orleans, LA
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