MASTER BROKERS NEWS
Broward Chapter - February 2008
Mercedes-Benz Of Pembroke Pines Hosts Broward Master Brokers Forum 2007 Year In Review Event
In keeping with a commitment to excellence, the Broward Chapter of the Master Brokers Forum presented its annual Year in Review event as guests of Mercedes-Benz of Pembroke Pines. Members of Broward County’s elite real estate agents gathered in the elegant showroom to demonstrate their appreciation of the Chapter’s Advisory Board, and their efforts to make 2007 a record year in the organization’s growth.
Carolyn Block Ellert, chair of the Broward MBF, overviewed highlights of the Chapter’s 2007 events and focused the group on the challenges of the year ahead. “Nothing parallels with Mercedes Benz’s reputation,” said Ms. Block Ellert. She also reminded members that “a reputation for quality is earned with time, hard work and extraordinary performance. Overcoming the challenges that 2008 obviously holds for the real estate industry require the skill, dedication and a commitment to professional excellence that are the hallmarks of the Master Brokers Forum itself. We are all learning to work differently and work together.”
Additional sponsors of the 2007 Year in Review Event included Lexant Title and Southern Wine & Spirits of America. The Broward Chapter of the Master Brokers Forum is generously supported by Wachovia.
Bob Crolic, general manager of Mercedes-Benz of Pembroke Pines; Carolyn Block Ellert, chair of the Broward Master Brokers Forum; Dan Jacobson, president of Lexant Title
Master Broker Johanne McGaughey
Broward Master Brokers Forum Advisory Board Members Tom Schon, Carolyn Block-Ellert, Bill Hahne, Phil Keagy, and Liz Caldwell
Master Brokers Summer Greene, Marisa DiLenge, Dawn Kirschner, Debbie Anderson, Maureen DeVito, and Camille Burns
Carolyn Block Ellert, chair of the Broward Master Brokers Forum, addresses the guests
The NEW Campanella Group at Wachovia
MBF supporter, sponsor, and friend Rich Campanella recently formed a new Wachovia group, with his brothers James and Dan. The Campanella Group is located at 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 500 in Ft. Lauderdale, and Master Brokers can still reach Rich directly at (954) 647-0106 or rich.campanella@wachovia.com.
Wachovia has been the Broward Chapter’s Financial Services Sponsor since 2003, and Rich and his team continue to work mortgage miracles for several Master Brokers on a regular basis. Contact Rich today for all of your home loan needs.
Distinguish Yourself! Use the MBF Logo
As a Master Broker, you have the opportunity to feature the organization's distinctive "MBF" logo on your advertisements, web site, business cards, and other promotional materials. To save the logo below to your computer, simply move your mouse over it, "right click" your mouse, and select "Save Picture As...". (For a high resolution version of the logo, click here.)
Special Offer #1 – ReelEstates.com
MBF members can save $100 off any video from ReelEstates.com through February. ReelEstates.com is a pioneer in the development of high-quality online videos of luxury properties. For more information on ReelEstates.com and their special offers for Master Brokers only, contact Brigid Prio at (305) 321-7335 or bprio@reelestates.com.
Special Offer #2 – Florida Registry of Homes
Florida Registry of Homes, a print and internet advertising guide showcasing Florida real estate to the affluent buyers of the Northeast, is offering special package deals to members of the Broward chapter. (Members who attended the Year in Review meeting received promotional packages in their gift bags.) Master Brokers can save as much as 34% off the standard rates for 1-2 pages. For more information, contact Barry Kresfelder at (954) 759-4532 or visit www.flregistryofhomes.com/.
How Do I E-mail My Fellow Master Brokers?
Many of you have been receiving e-mail notices from your fellow Master Brokers regarding new listings and open houses. Have you wondered if you could also send mass e-mails to the entire membership, and how to do so?
It’s EASY! Just follow these simple steps to reach your fellow members:
1. Visit the Master Brokers Forum web site at
www.masterbrokersforum.com
2. Scroll to the bottom of the main page and click on
“Member Login”
3. On the next page, type in your e-mail address (the one on file with the MBF) and your password. (Hint: if you STILL have not created your password, the default is “mbf”. Make sure to CHANGE your password under “Edit My Profile” once you’ve logged on with the default.)
4. On the left side of the next page, click on “Member Communications”.
5. On the Member Communications page, you will notice there are two “pull-down” menus. On “By Chapter...” you can select one or all chapters for your message. On “Select Membership Type”, you can choose all types, individuals, partnerships, working or non-working managers, or Sponsor/Developers.
6. After making these selections, simply type your Subject and the body of the message. You can format your copy using the word processing tools on the page. (Hint: you may want to write your copy in Microsoft Word BEFORE logging onto the web site, so you can “copy and paste” once you reach the page.)
7. If you’d like to add an attachment to your mailing, scroll down to the Upload Attachments area, click “browse” and navigate your way to the attachment.
8. When your message is ready, click “Send Email”. That’s it!
For more information on using this tool, contact
info@mbfbroward.com
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