Dream Weavers Women Homeownership Network

                                                                                                 Kickoff Event!!

 

“Dedicated Women who provide practical resources for women in the

community and enrich their lives for personal and professional growth.”

 

Proudly Presents

"The Essential Facts of the Current Real Estate Market"

~ An educational seminar for Women ~

 

Speakers:

Ellen Osmundson

Prudential California Realty

Published Author

 

 Kris Viers

Sr. Mortgage Banker, US Bank

 

Date and Time:

Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.

 

Location:

US Bank, 1655 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek

 

Cost:

FREE

 

Why This Seminar?

There have been confusing jargons and scary reports about the real estate market in the media in the last few years.  What exactly has been happening?  In this educational seminar, you will find out about the facts of the current real estate market and the events that led us to where we are.  The bailout bill and the first time homebuyer credits, the history of the mortgage interest rates, and the right perspective of real estate investments will all be part of this one-hour event.  Charts of real estate activities in recent years will be provided to give you a clear picture of what has been going on in Walnut Creek and its neighboring cities.  You will leave this seminar with clarity and know what will be the right approach for your real estate related life planning situation.

 

Who should attend?

Women who are confused about the financial responsibilites and other aspects of home ownership, women who would like to gain financial clarity and independence; women who would like to make the right decisions during these tumultous times.  All are welcome!

sign up at   www.meetup.com/dream-weavers-women-homeownership-network

Dream Weaver Members:

Kris Viers

Cathy Lee

Ellen Osmundson

Mary C. Hanson

Mary Ann Pate

Leslie A. Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Handlin, 2009 President of Contra Costa Realtors in Motion awarded Rich Burris, Keller Williams Realty, Walnut Creek “Realtor of the 1^st Quarter 2009”

 

 

 

 

And  Curt Lawson, Concord Termite “Affiliate of the 1^st Quarter 2009” this morning.

 

 

These businessmen were recognized for their exceptional leadership, goodwill and professionalism.  

 

Congratulations!!  It is a honor and pleasure to know and work with you!!

Truly,  Cathy Lee  secretary 2009 CCRIM

 

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley, East Bay and San Francisco Bay Area.   We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every staging. 

Contact us for your complimentary quote today at 925.351.6118.        

 

 

       

 

 

Spring Harvest!!

  Donate canned goods so no one goes hungry

 

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Where: California Custom Carpets

6815 Dublin Boulevard

Dublin, CA

925-828-7810

 

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Live Band:  High Cotton

Appetizers: WOW gatherings

 

 

 

Chairs:  Cathy Lee, C.L. Designs Home Staging 925.351.6118

              Jim Walberg, Bay Area Team, 925.260.8800

 

What has happened since January? 

Have you gotten sidetracked????

Or maybe, you're just not in the mood anymore to make those extra calls or go attend that marketing meeting or seminar.

Power partners, business coaches and making a commitment to yourself can help you achieve your goals.  I am a huge advocate of accountability.  Find someone to meet with and make yourselves accountable to each other.  What gets measured, gets done!!

Grow from a Pro.  Find a successful, inspirational person who has demonstrated business expertise and ask that person to lunch.  I find extremely successful businessmen to be the most willing to share their stories over a salad and coffee. 

Owning a business can be lonely at times.  Social networking is not only essential; it is survival to our nature.

A new season, Spring, is approaching! 

Make a commitment to team up with someone and get involved in your community.

I guarantee your mood will be bright and so will your business!!!

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services a professional home staging company serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every staging. 

 Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118.    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation awards thousands of dollars every year to deserving college students from central Contra Costa County. In 2008, twenty students received nearly $50,000 in college grants.  The final scholarship application deadline for 2009 is April 24th.

Acceptance critieria and application procedures can be found on ccarscholarship.com.  Tom Hart, President of the Scholarship Foundation is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Friday night we held a Crab Feed/Tri Tip dinner fund raising event at The Shadelands, Walnut Creek. All  proceeds benefitted the Scholarship Fund and Helping Hands Fund.  

A good time and feast was consumed by all in attendance!!

Our great chef and carver!                               Our delightful barmaids!! Monica and Jill

 

   

President Tom Hart                                        Jim Walberg, Karen Pinkston and friends  

 

Kris and Dennis Viers                                    Kirk Bailey, Home Folio Magazine

 

Open Road Rock 'n Roll Cover Band!!!!

 

Still Stuffed and Happy from the Succesful Evening!! Cathy Lee 

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services a professional home staging company serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every staging.  Contact Cathy Lee for your complimentary quote today.  

 

  

 

                 

Chuck Edell, Realty Experts

Georgia Butterfield, Legacy Real Estate

Jim Walberg, Keller Williams Realty

Jennifer Griessel, Prudential California Realty

Moderator-David Stark, Bay East Association

These 4 top producing Realtors shared secrets to their success at the

                          Business Resource Meeting for Southern Alameda County Chapter of

                           Women's Council of Realtor's at the Radisson Hotel in Dublin.

 

Highlights from today:

Avoid unresourceful people.

Face to face is more important than ever-avoid all day computer relationships!

 Attend weekly Realtor marketing meetings, volunteer, community involvement is essential.

New marketing must be done repeatedly and direct mail advertising is effective. Home Folio Magazine    has been a great addition to our valley. 

 Open houses must be done every weekend to sell a listing.

 Never stop educating buyers.

 Pick a manageable geographic area to farm and purchase comfortable shoes!

 Use your sphere of influence-ALWAYS!

 Utilize free services on the internet..ie, facebook, blogging, linkedin, plaxo.

 Wear your name badge everywhere, everyday!!

 

Much success to all!  Cathy Lee

 

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Professional Home Staging serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective buyers best interest in mind with every home staging.  Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote at 925.351.6118.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Aguilera, Communication Expert and Business Coach, presented "The Art of Networking" at Oakland's Association of Realtors office Thursday afternoon hosted by AREAEB. The session was fascinating and full of strategies we instantly could apply to our businesses.

Studies show only 7% of face to face communication is based on words spoken.  The majority of communication is generated by body motions, gestures and voice tonality. All of this is sensed at a subconscious level.  Mike says that the way you communicate to yourself affects the way you communicate to the world.  Your self-talk words and thoughts affect the way you feel, the way you communicate to others, and even your health.

According to Stanford Research Institute, 85% of our success is related to people skills (communication skills) and only 15% is related to technical skill and ability.

Mike's topics included:

•v     Proper Mindset and Attitude,  Proper Body Language

•v     Your 30 Second Commercial

•v     Working a Room, Meeting the Right People, Creating Alliances

•v     Circle of Friends-Everyone Knows 250 People

•v     Remembering Names

•v     Volunteering-becoming an Ambassador

•v     Be Different, Follow Up

•v     Dangerous Words

•v     Look for Magic

  

• Mike's Newsletter 

  

• Mike's Success Club 

 

Happy Networking!!  Cathy Lee

 

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services, a professional home staging company, serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote today at 925.351.6118.