Council of Real Estate Broker Managers - Hawaii Chapter

Did You Know?

The median gross personal income of a a CRB Designee is $121,822.

That's 57% MORE than their REALTOR® colleagues without the Designation.  

Real Estate Business Magazine -- March/April 2011 issue

Schedule some time to review the new issue -- it is packed with information, insights and ideas that can make a positive impact on your business.  Read, learn, implement, and share ... Enjoy!

In this issue:
"Feeling at Home with Fair Housing"
"Recruiting:  From Romance to Reality"
"Turning Motivation into Innovation"

Plus:  
Recruiting ... Social Media Marketing ... Sales Strategies

Click the magazine cover below to explore the issue.

Remember -- dont' keep us a secret!  Share the link with a colleague and/or your entire office -- the magazine is complimentary and anyone can subscribe.  REB is the industry's premier publication for brokers, owners, managers and team leaders!
 
(Don't forget -- archives of previous issues are on www.CRB.com!)


 

CRB Announcements

Dear CRB Member, 

According to your Chapter Bylaws, Article VII, Officers & Elections, 6.b., this communication (cc: via email) serves as your 30 day notice of the 2011 Slate of Nominees. 

Additional nominees may be submitted to CRB Administrative Office in writing, provided that each nomination is supported by at least ten Chapter voting members, and the nominee has consented in writing to accept the nomination. 

Voting will be done by ballot or you may cast your vote in person at the Annual Business Meeting scheduled for September 22, 2010, HBR Holomua Room, 1:30 p.m. (held in conjunction to the "Real Estate Tax Laws for 2010" Seminar)

2011 Slate of Nominees

2011 Proposed Budget

 

The CRB Budget Committee with the approval of the Board of Directors are submitting the 2011 Budget for your approval. A copy was sent to you yesterday via email. 

Clarifications or questions can be directed to the Administrative office. Voting for the approval of this budget will be included on the election ballot or you may vote on it in person at the September 22nd Annual Business Meeting.

CRB Annual Business Meeting & Tax Seminar

September 22, 2010 

1:30 Check-in
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tax Seminar & Annual Business Meeting

HBR Holomua Room
Topic: Real Estate Tax Laws for 2010
Speaker: Brad Konishi, CPA
Chapter Members: $20.00
Guests: $25.00

Click here to download a registration form.

 

 

CRB Course

Marketing Management with Brad Hanks 

October 13-14, 2010
Hale Koa Hotel, Laulima Room
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Assess the effectiveness of your marketing plan. Understand the customer to achieve the best return on your marketing investment. Select target markets for the most effective focus, and more!

Get the edge and attend this great course!

Click here to download a registration form.

Tax Credit Deadline Extended; Flood Insurance Program Reinstated

	To: All REALTORS® From: Vicki Cox Golder, 2010 NAR President Date: July 1, 2010 Re: NAR Update: Tax Credit Deadline Extended; Flood Insurance Program Reinstated Dear fellow REALTOR®, I am happy to report that Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to September 30, 2010. This is a huge win for REALTORS® and homebuyers, and NAR worked closely with members of Congress to make it happen. The extension applies only to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, and have not yet closed. There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President signs the bill into law. Additionally, Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30th. The bill is retroactive and will cover the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date the law is enacted. NAR will continue to work with Congress on the NFIP Reform bill, and we will keep you posted on those efforts. For additional information on both the tax credit deadline and the NFIP, visit Realtor.org/Government_Affairs. Neither of these bills would have passed without your support. Nearly 83,000 REALTORS® responded to our latest Call for Action, sending more than 250,000 letters to Congress asking them to extend the National Flood Insurance Program. I know many of you also raised your voices in support of extending the tax credit deadline. On behalf of NAR, I thank you, and I ask that you visit the RealtorActionCenter.com and make your voice heard on every issue. Sincerely, Vicki Cox Golder, CRB 2010 NAR President

Hawaii CRB Member Featured

Hawaii CRB President-Elect John Harris was featured in an article by Tiffany Stochel in the July Real Estate Business entitled Juggling the International Real Estate Market.

The real estate market bridges borders as well as cultures, making it truly global. Cross-border migration is commonplace today, both for businesses and people, with more than 4 million U.S. citizens living abroad.

And with more and more people looking to find and purchase real estate outside of their home country, working with international buyers and sellers is something of which real estate professionals must be aware and become knowledgeable.

CRB members, read further

 John A. Harris, (R) CRB is Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Honolulu.

A Thank You From HCCF

Dear Hawaii CRB,

On behalf of Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation (HCCF), the children we serve, and our Board of Directors, we wish to express our most sincere heartfelt appreciation for your generous donation of $8,326.72 that resulted from the CRB's efforts at your golf tournament. We are most appreciative of your ongoing and continuous support.  Your generosity enables us to provide even more support and assistance to the families at a very difficulty and challenging time in their lives.

HCCF is the only organization in the state of Hawaii whose exclusive focus is children with cancer and their families.  Your donation helps up provide financial assistance, emotional support, education, and advocacy for our children and families who face this devastating disease.  We depend entirely upon individually donated funds, community and corporate contributions and grants to run our programs and services.

Thank you from all of us for your generosity and your continued support.  Your help is powerful in the lives of children with cancer...because kids can't fight cancer alone!

Sincerely,

Dale F. Saito
President
www.hccf.org

HICentral reports...

Accredited Buyer Representative Designation with Curtis Hall: The ABR Designation: For Real Estate Buyer Agents. Turn Real Estate Into a Buyer's Dream. Accredited Buyer Representative Designation Program on July 27, 28 & 29, 2009. (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday). Package for All Three Days - Only $379. http://www.hicentral.com/pdfs/Education-ABR.pdf

Social Media: These links listed below may be of interest to members. They may be presented by independent organizations; if so please contact these organizations directly for more information. REALTOR® Magazine's "Master Social Networking for Your Real Estate Business"
Webinar "Use Social Media to Get Results" on July 30
REALTOR® Magazine's "Google Makes Finding Real Estate Pros Easier" (Details on Google Profile)

NAR: Early Registration for NAR's 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo: REALTORS® will gather November 13-16 in San Diego for the 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo "Chart a Winning Course"! This year's conference presents hundreds of programs, products, and services based on the latest real estate trends and issues. There will be four days of intensive training from real-world speakers in top-rated sessions; speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Sugar Ray Leonard, and more! Registration is now open. Early registration deadline is August 15 - register now and save! www.REALTOR.org /convention.nsf.

President's Message - May 2009

The cliché’ “half full vs half empty” just makes me put my heels down and realize that there is still time to make things happen.  It’s a race to the end of the year to get as much as we can and not miss out on the opportunities before us.

There is interest on the part of members who are looking to join CRB and work diligently in securing their CRB designation.   The task takes a tenacious dedicated individual to accomplish, but once the designation is awarded, the monumental accomplishment is enormous.  Encourage those around you to join in the wave of accomplished members of CRB!

The planned courses this spring were great, very interesting and much gained and leaving attendees with more opportunities than there is time.  The Education Committee is looking to identify more exciting education functions available for both CRB members as well as those who desire to excel and work toward their designation. It is also the time that thought is put into considering courses for next year and assuring the selected national course is timely and the speaker is available.   Kudos to the Committee for an outstanding job!

A big accomplishment in the updating of the By-Laws initiated better than a year was accomplished.   The document is always one to be looked at as a “living document” always in need of fine tuning and timely.  Thanks for the extra effort by all.

Our efforts are now zooming in on making the CRB Golf Tournament another success.  Mark your calendar for Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Honolulu Country Club beginning at 9:30a.m.   We’re calling all players to sign up for a good tournament, good time, good food, and a good cause!  This year, the competition is getting a little hotter as trophies are being designed for the winning team from a Board of REALTORS® across the State and a winning team from one of the HAR Affiliates.   Come on CRB team!... we must show the state we have “tiger-trained” golfers!   Even if you’re not golfing, coming out for the day, extend a hand and join in the celebration. It’s having a good time and for a good cause—Hawaii Children’s Cancer Fund!   Members, let’s help  make this a success.

Remember, we still have another half year to accomplish that which we hope to.  Keep encouraging members to join CRB and find the value in becoming a member of an elite group of broker’s and managers and strive to secure their designation as well.  

If you have not yet joined in Facebook, CRB Hawaii Chapter has a group site.  Sign in today.  A hui hou!

Rowena B Cobb, CRB, CRS, GRI

President's Message - January 2009

 Looking Beyond the Horizon!
“Only as high as you can reach can you grow
Only as far as you seek, can you go
Only as deep as you can look, can you see
Only as much as you can dream can you be”

2009 IS GOING TO BE A GOOD YEAR
Rowena Cobb (R) CRB, CRS, GRI

In accepting the position as President this year, I am privileged to stand beside a distinguished and experienced members in this CRB Chapter.  The totality of the “know-how” of this auspicious group is astounding. I am honored. 

With the support of my peers, to make plans for the year meant looking ahead…far ahead.   We could not be myopic in discerning what we could do, nor should we be confined to what we’ve done previously. To that end, we have begun the process of assuring that our governing documents are current.   With the dedication of this dynamic group, the By-Laws, Policies & Procedures, and Committee Procedures will be completed as well as a Strategic Plan that will set the blueprint for our future. We would need to mine our personal resources and ready ourselves for the unexpected and unplanned challenges of the economic tidal wave. Tapping the talents of each member would be essential to make this year a success. 

To help members stem the tide of today, a dynamite course is scheduled which will increase our knowledge in technology and sharpen our leadership skills. No matter how much one may believe that they know it all, there is always be something new that can be added to simplify  the way we do business. To that end, we have invited nationally known Jonathan Nichols to take us to a higher level in utilizing the tools we can apply and use in. This is one you can’t miss! In the process of learning, three credits will be granted toward a CRB designation as well. What an opportunity to learn, have fun and gain credit!  Awesome!  

The Broker’s Forum has had a face lift and now termed the  “Broker’s Exchange”.  All members and non-members alike will be invited to the table to exchange the “how, why and what next” from others  who have been through the mill and have learned  what works and what does not. The first “Broker’s Exchange” will be led by Jonathan the day before CRB course. Make plans to join us for both sessions.  Not often are we able to offer such an opportunity. Mark your calendar for March 25 …one day before the planned course!!

All is not work. A time to play is set for the annual Golf Tournament on  July 20 (Monday) …a time to renew camaraderie and meet a worthwhile goal   of raising funds to assist  the Children’s Cancer Fund.  This year, we challenge members to plan to play or help at the Honolulu Country Club.  Added to the fun is the Island Challenge to all Boards of Realtors® to win the Perpetual Island Trophy.  Watch for the announcement coming soon.  

We are among  an amazing group of leaders. To that end, I challenge each member to recruit one new member to join the CRB Chapter in 2009.  In doing so, we will meet the goal of doubling our membership. Can we do it! Of course!  The task again, each member will recruit just one new member!  Let’s go on record that WE CAN!

Trudy Nishihara R, CIPS, CRB, CRS Receives 2008 CRB Pinnacle Award

Congratulations to Trudy Nishihara, R, CIPS, CRB, CRS, Hawaii Home Bids.com, who was named the Hawaii CRB Chapter’s Pinnacle Award Recipient for 2008. The award was presented to Trudy on November 20.

The CRB Pinnacle award given by the Hawaii CRB Chapter represents the highest distinction CRB’s can attain for their commitment to the industry and the Designation.

This award recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the advancement and recognition of the CRB designation, as well as to the advancement of the welfare of the brokerage management profession. Recipients are noted to have also openly shared their knowledge and valuable experience with their peers.

The Hawaii CRB Chapter works hard every year to service their members and could not do it without the many volunteers that believe in this organization. The CRB Pinnacle award given by the Hawaii CRB Chapter represents the highest distinction CRB’s can attain for their commitment to the industry and the Designation. This award recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the advancement and recognition of the CRB designation, as well as to the advancement of the welfare of the brokerage management profession.