Week of May 16, 2016

 Association & Industry News
Electronic License Pocket Cards Are Here!
IDFPR is no longer issuing paper license pocket cards. Now you can download and save your pocket card as a PDF file or screenshot on your smartphone or tablet so it is handy at all times. MORe > 

Establish Your Business Plan on Social Media
Do you have S.M.A.R.T goals for social media and technology? Specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-based strategies that are set before you start randomly posting and liking and sharing is the key to success for connecting online with potential buyers. MORe > 
 Professional & Ethical Practices
Spotlight on the Code: REALTOR®'s Refusal to Disclose Nature and Current Status of Listing to Another REALTOR®
This week's spotlight is on Article 16 Part 2, REALTOR®'s Refusal to Disclose Nature and Current Status of Listing to Another REALTOR®.  Missed a previous week's spotlight? Check out the full series here.

Law Day Recording Available! 
Missed Law Day? A recording is now available on MORe On-Demand (login required).  
 Global News
How to Get and Keep International Clients
Have an itch for expanding your client base globally? Here are some tips to help you get and keep their attention from across the pond. MORe >

Success in Real Estate Conference - May 24th
Join NAHREP Chicago for its 5th annual Success in Real Estate Conference. The event will feature sessions on team building, branding, becoming a listing master, MRED's Private Listing Network, lead generation and more

Looking for more global news and events? Check out MORe's Global Business Council Page!
Upcoming Courses and Events
Events
Courses
May 25th
Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (Core B & PSA Certification) - LV

July 25th
90-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Course (Blended Delivery Format) - AH

90-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Course (Blended Delivery Format) - DG

August 3rd-4th
12-Hour Broker Management Course - DG

August 10th-11th
12-Hour Broker Management Course - AH
Other News and Events
Women's Council of REALTORS® Annual Fundraiser Social Extravaganza - May 24th
Join the Northwest Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® for its Annual Fundraiser Social Extravaganza which will feature a silent auction, food, drink and networking. The event will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social in Schaumburg.

Share Your Story with MORe!
Let us know what you're doing that's noteworthy!  Are you using any innovative business approaches?  Received any awards?  Have a human interest story?  Do you have any new ways of dealing with diverse clients? Send your story to Ramona Schimka at Ramona@succeedwithmore.com. If we think the local media will be interested, we'll ship it off to them pronto - and - we'll jot it down in this section of the Eblast. Questions? Contact Ramona Schimka at Ramona@succeedwithmore.com or 630.324.8465.
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