ABOUT BLITZ 2007
The annual educational Blitz is a one-day event filled with education, exhibits and networking opportunities. You will hear leading speakers
from your industry and have the opportunity to visit more than 80 exhibitors displaying tools to help your business succeed.

The Blitz 2007 registration fee includes the Keynote Speaker general sessions, all workshop sessions, unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and dessert break ­ a tremendous value for only $50*.


RICK DELUCA
The Event's featured speaker is Rick DeLuca, one of the most popular speakers in the country. Rick assists those in the real estate industry in their efforts to adapt to a changing real estate market. He is an experienced real estate broker who has been out there on the firing line just like you.

Rick's record speaks for itself:

  • He sold 42 homes his first year in the business.
  • He has earned both Salesman of the Year and REALTOR® of the Year honors from the State of Nevada.
  • In a market with a population of 200,000 people, Rick averaged nearly 200 sales per year for six consecutive years.
  • During his most productive year ever, Rick closed 292 transactions.

Regardless of your experience level, Rick promises to share ideas that will both increase your production and allow you to work smarter, rather than just harder.

Rick will present two general sessions. The morning session is titled The Market is Changing ­ Are You? For much of the real estate industry the local market is transitioning towards a more normal level of activity. However, many in the industry are having difficulty adjusting. This program is designed to share strategies and systems that will bring solid work habits to both new and experienced agents enabling them to achieve a consistently high level of production.

The afternoon session is titled From Good to Great. This session is for those agents who are already successful, but want to reach for the next level of production. Increase your sales volume while learning specific ideas to work more efficiently.


RETURNING TO THE BLITZ: SUITCASES FOR KIDS
RASCW joined the national service project designed to collect and distribute new and gently used suitcases, duffel bags and backpacks for foster children who are frequently forced to move from home to home. This program was kicked off at Blitz 2006 where 315 suitcases were donated for foster care programs throughout Dane, Sauk and Columbia counties meeting the immediate needs of the agencies. We will once again be collecting donations at the Blitz and distributing them throughout the three counties. Please remember to bring a suitcase to the Blitz on March 8, 2007.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Visit Exhibits

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
General Session, Keynote Speaker, Rick DeLuca,The Market is Changing ­ Are you?

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Break, Visit Exhibits

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Workshop Session #1
Going Once, Going Twice...
Speakers: Chris Keaveny, Christopher Auctions; and Jeff Kitchen, Century 21 Affiliated Beaver Dam
Moderator: Tom Gavin, First Weber Group
As auctions are becoming an increasingly popular way to sell residential real estate, now is a good time to learn how auctions can benefit your sellers. It is also important to know what is expected of you when representing a potential buyer. Experienced auctioneers will discuss the basics of the residential real estate auction.

New Construction: Taming the Beast!
Moderator: Randy Lenz, Operating Principal at Keller Williams Central
Want to know the three questions no builder wants you to ask? Want to learn more about working with a builder? Then this New Construction session is for you! This fast-paced, panel-style discussion will feature three of Dane County's most respected builders and their REALTOR® representatives. And there will be time for your questions, too.

Close the Sale, Not the Door
Speakers: Steve Knuteson, Vice President, Russell Stevens Marketing; and Steve Noll, Media Analyst, Russell Stevens Marketing
Today, marketing has become more complex. How do you know what is right? You don't have the money or the time for experimentation. In this session, you will be given the tools to help you make the right decision. Join this professional discussion on promoting yourself and your listings in today's ever-changing world of technology and competition.

12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch, Visit Exhibits

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Workshop Session #2
Close the Sale, Not the Door - Repeat of the Morning Session

Creating Buyer-Friendly Houses
Speaker: Heidi Meyer, Home Highlights™ Home Staging
You’ve set the price, you’ve promoted the property, but there’s still no buyer…is the house itself holding up its end of the bargain? Face it, a home is like every other product being sold – looks matter. In this workshop, learn how staging helps to sell a home faster, see & hear about real-life applications, and get your properties working for you, not against you.

All Stars were Once Rookies
Moderator: Rick DeLuca, Blitz 2007 Keynote Speaker
Join our moderator as a panel of High Flying Rookies and Heavy Hitters share their success secrets with you. They will discuss how they started their businesses and how they keep them going.

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Break, Dessert, Visit Exhibits

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General Session, Keynote Speaker, Rick DeLuca, From Good to Great


EXHIBITORS
as of February 5th, 2007

Affordable Housing/EOC Committee
Amcore Bank
American Home Shield
AmeriSpec Home Inspections
Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
Anchor Bank
Apartment Association of South Central Wisconsin
Apex Financial Corporation ~ The Pinnacle Club for Realtors
A+ Home Inspection, LLC
A-Pro Home Inspection Services
Associated Bank
Assurance Inspection Services, LLC
Attorneys™ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
Badger Abstract & Title
Badger Mortgage Services, LLC
Birrenkott Surveying, Inc.
Brickkicker Home Inspection (The)
Business Analyst (The)
Capitol Bank
Capital Newspapers
CFL Financial, LLC
Community Title, LLC
Condo Management Associates, LLC
Cookie Lee Jewelry Fine Fashion
Countrywide Home Loans
Culligan/Total Water
Dane County Credit Union
Dane County Title Company
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
First American Home Buyers Protection
First American Title
First Class Mortgage
First Federated Mortgage
First Horizon Home Loans
1st Choice Mortgage
Gorman & Company
Great Wisconsin Credit Union
Heartland Credit Union
Home Savings Bank
Home Team Inspection Service (The)
Invisible Fence of Madison, LLC
Jaquish Home Inspections

Johnson Bank
Kegonsa Builders/Coldwell Banker Sveum
Knight-Barry Title Services, LLC
LandAmerica lawyers Title
Landmark, LLC
Lord Spinal Care
Madison Area Builders Assn.
M&I Bank
McFarland State Bank
Metro Mortgage Co., Inc.
Middleton Community Bank
Monona State Bank
Movin-Out, Inc.
Murphy Desmond, S.C.
NARI of Madison, Inc.
Park Towne Development
Parkview Title Research Associates, LLC
Pillar to Post Home Inspection
Preferred Title
Premier Inspection & Consulting, LLC
Radcom Wireless II
RASCW Housing Foundation
Residential Title Services
REW Enterprises, LLC
Ron Miller Inspections, LLC
Real Estate Book (The)
Russell Stevens Marketing
State Bank of Cross Plains
Staybridge Suites
Summit Credit Union
Troia™ Home Inspection Service, Inc.
Universal Home Protection
US Bank Home Mortgage
UW Credit Union
Veridian Homes
Virtual Wisconsin
Vision Mortgage Group, Inc.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
WHEDA
Wisconsin Inspection Consultants
Wisconsin Realtors Association
Womens Council of Realtors-Madison Metro Chapter
Zander Solutions, LLC