In today’s screencast, we look at the personal information settings in Facebook’s new timeline.  It is essential for agents and lenders to control the visibility of their personal information online, especially in Facebook.  It only takes a few minutes to adjust your privacy settings, so what are you waiting for?

Original Source: Facebook Timeline Screencast – Personal Information Settings

Today is part one of a five part series on the new Facebook Timeline.  In this episode, we cover the Facebook Timeline Cover Photo.  It is a rather large image, and you can get very creative…

Original Source: Facebook Timeline Screencasts – Cover Photos

On Thursday, March 1st, Chicago Title Agency is proud to partner with Thomson Law PLC, Cobalt Mortgage and Fidelity National Home Warranty as we present a unique opportunity for valley agents.  The event, Agent Liability and Risk Management, is a 3 hour CE class as well as a panel discussion on the subject of short sales.  The description of the class reads:

During this class we will conduct a “mock trial” to determine the guilt or innocence of an agent who is sued by a client. The attendees will act as the jury of your peers who will listen to testimony, weigh the evidence and decide your fate!

Should you be negotiating Short Sales?
Are banks pursuing deficiency judgments?
What is your fiduciary duty regarding the sale?
Do buyer’s lenders have reason to question the purchase?
What statutes, rules and code sections apply to these issues?
Does your E&O carrier know about your activities?
Does HOA really come after a client?
How many offers should you submit?

You can register for the event by contacting Gretchen Talman at 602-774-3757 or gtalman@tlawplc.com

Date – March 1st, 2012

Time –  9:00am – 12:00pm followed by a 12:45 to 2:00pm panel discussion
(Continental breakfast served at 8:30am)

Location – University of Phoenix
1625 W Fountainhead Parkway, classroom 301
Tempe, AZ 85282

Cost: $25.00

CE Credit: 3 Hours Commissioner’s Standards

We hope to see you “in the courtroom”!

Original Source: Don’t miss the March 1st Mock Trial Event!

Tomorrow, the first Mortgage Tech Summit hits Arizona at the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in Scottsdale.  The line-up of presentations is impressive, and designed to help mortgage professionals understand today’s technology.

If you are an agent, this event will help you as well.  Knowledge about the mortgage industry is an important tool for the successful agent.

You can still register and get in on the excitement.  Hope to see you in Scottsdale Thursday and Friday!

Original Source: Mortgage Tech Summit AZ 2012 February 9-10

Mark Seleznov, host of Wealth Management on Money Talk Radio 1510, asked me to appear on his February 6th program with John Flores of Nova Home Loans to discuss the benefits of SikkU for home buyers and REALTORS.  The link to the podcast of the show is below:

Feb. 6th Podcast of Wealth Management show on Money Talk Radio 1510

Original Source: Talking SikkU with Money Talk Radio 1510

Original Source: Looking For Hands-On Help With New Media?

Shortsaleopedia.com is hosting their second Short Sale Expert Panel tomorrow night (January 31st) in North Phoenix at Aviano at Desert Ridge.

Shortsaleopedia.com is a wiki style site that helps homowners get answers to questions about the shortsale process. From the site, the mission statement of Shortsaleopedia.com is:

“To educate home owners and get them the information & contacts they need to get the best possible outcome for their situation”.

The video below is from their first Short Sale Expert Panel.

Original Source: Short Sale Event in North Phoenix Tomorrow Night – January 31st

In the final video of the series, we look at The 10 Minute Strategy you can employ to effectively use Facebook in your networking and prospecting efforts.  Remember, you must have custom lists to use this technique.  Have you thought of another use for custom lists?  Let us know in the comment box below…

Original Source: Facebook Essentials for Real Estate Professionals Part 5 – The 10 Minute Strategy

Part 4 shows you how to filter the incoming Newsfeed noise on Facebook using custom lists.  It also demonstrates how to target the outgoing message, giving the user the ability to effectively drive engagement with the desired set of contacts.  Less than 5% of Facebook users employ this strategy.  Without it, it is much more difficult to use Facebook as a relationship building tool.

Original Source: Facebook Essentials for Real Estate Professionals Part 4 – Filtering and Targeting

In part 3 of our video series, we look at privacy settings in relation to information found on your profile and on your Timeline.  It is important to understand how to control visibility of past posts, current updates and your personal information.

Original Source: Video Series – Facebook Essentials for Real Estate Professionals – Part 3 Privacy