Eyes to the Skies! July 30-31

by Max on July 29, 2010

Hey everyone… Max here!

I can’t believe that it’s the end of July already! Where is the summer going? Well, the good news is that Hot Air Ballooning goes on year-round. So, start thinking about those Fall and Winter market events. Until then, the RE/MAX Balloon Team will continue to gain exposure at Summer events and festivals. Check out where they’ll be this weekend!

Friday, July 30th
Racine County Fair
Union Grove, WI
Balloon will fly over at approximately 7:00 pm (weather permitting)
Visit www.racinecountyfair.com for more info.
Event sponsored by RE/MAX Premier Properties

Saturday, July 31st
Leprechaun Days Parade and Tether Rides
Rosemount, MN
Parade begins at 11:00 am
Balloon will give tether rides at approximately 7:00 (weather permitting)
Visit www.rosemountevents.com/Leprechaun.html for a complete list of events.
Event sponsored by RE/MAX Professionals

Well folks, talk to you in August. Max… out!

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Tuesday Tip: Social Media and RE/MAX

by Bill Lage on July 27, 2010

Video 50 of a 52 week series on http://SoldSignBlog.com

Welcome to your weekly Tuesday Tip courtesy of RE/MAX North Central! Today’s topic is titled “Social Media and RE/MAX”!

For more information on RE/MAX, check out our 8 Minutes with RE/MAX video at www.SoldSignBlog.com!

Every Tuesday, watch your inbox for the FREE Video Business Tip of the Week from renowned industry coaches, Verl Workman and Terri Murphy! These videos are fun, energetic and most importantly educational!

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Bill Lage is the Marketing Technology Manager for RE/MAX North Central.





Eyes to the Skies! July 24, 2010

by Max on July 23, 2010

Hey everyone…it’s me, Max!

I just love tethered balloon rides. Don’t you? It’s such a great way for people to experience a hot air balloon for the first time. Just up… and down… Cool! Just look at the happy people in the photo. The only thing I like more than tethered balloon rides is happy people.

OK, enough about me. How about that RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon crew? They’re great! They’ll be trying to make many people happy at the following balloon tethers this Saturday, July 24th. If you’re in the area, stop by and give it a try.

Slice of Shoreview
Island Lake Park, Shoreview, MN
Tether rides from approximately 7:00-9:00 pm (wind and weather permitting)
Sponsored by Myrna Bourcy of RE/MAX associates plus
Check out the other activities at Slice of Shoreview at www.sliceofshoreview.com .

Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
Hoyt Lakes, MN
Tether rides from approximately 7:00-9:00 pm (wind and weather permitting)
Sponsored by Carole Girard of RE/MAX Woods to Water
Visit www.hoytlakescarnival.com to learn more about the Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival.

Have a great weekend everyone! Max… out!

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RE/MAX June National Housing Report Available

by Keri Henke on July 23, 2010

The RE/MAX National Housing Report for June is now available.  This report includes the latest housing stats for 55 cities across the country as well as a National Summary.  Click here to view city reports.  Click here for the National Summary.  Feel free to use this data in your newsletters and promotional materials; just be sure to reference the RE/MAX National Housing Report as your source.

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Keri Henke is the Public Relations & Communications Coordinator for RE/MAX North Central.




Market Smarter with these 4 Easy Tips!

by Elizabeth Kuhn on July 22, 2010

Check out these 4 back to basic Marketing tips!

 1 Build Relationships: Your existing clients know you best, so you’ll often have better luck converting them into repeat clients (or generating referrals) than starting from scratch with someone new. Establish a program to stay in touch with past and present customers to keep reminding them that you’re around and thinking of them.  Think RE/MAX Design Center for all sorts of materials!

2  Remarkable Swag: Some of the most creative giveaways cost no more to produce than a pen, yet get people talking. So think outside the ho-hum  t-shirt, and give people something they can’t wait to use. 

3  Back to School: Marketing students can make more than great Interns. Many universities will take on real world projects and hand them off to marketing students who will research, present, and deliver their recommendations. How about hiring one this summer to do your Design Center materials or work on your website? 

4  Go Ahead, Ask: If you sit around and wait for your clients to send you glowing emails singing your praises, you are going to be waiting for quite a while. If you know you did a stellar job for your client, ask them to write a testimonial for you.

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Elizabeth is the Marketing Director for RE/MAX North Central.




Tuesday Tip: Tips on Taming the Time Thieves

by Bill Lage on July 20, 2010

Videos 49 of a 52 week series on http://SoldSignBlog.com

Welcome to your weekly Tuesday Tip courtesy of RE/MAX North Central! Today’s topic is titled “Tips on Taming the Time Thieves”!

For more information on RE/MAX, check out our 8 Minutes with RE/MAX video at www.SoldSignBlog.com!

Every Tuesday, watch your inbox for the FREE Video Business Tip of the Week from renowned industry coaches, Verl Workman and Terri Murphy! These videos are fun, energetic and most importantly educational!

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Bill Lage is the Marketing Technology Manager for RE/MAX North Central.





Videos 47 and 48 of a 52 week series on http://SoldSignBlog.com

Welcome to your weekly Tuesday Tip courtesy of RE/MAX North Central! Today’s topic is titled “12 Critical Steps To Time and Life Mastery (parts 1 & 2)”!

For more information on RE/MAX, check out our 8 Minutes with RE/MAX video at www.SoldSignBlog.com!

Every Tuesday, watch your inbox for the FREE Video Business Tip of the Week from renowned industry coaches, Verl Workman and Terri Murphy! These videos are fun, energetic and most importantly educational!

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Bill Lage is the Marketing Technology Manager for RE/MAX North Central.





Eyes to the Skies! July 9-14

by Michele Roy on July 9, 2010

Hey everyone, Michele here! I’m filling in for Max the Balloon Guy this week while he takes a much needed vacation. He was looking a little “deflated” if you know what I mean. But don’t worry, he’ll be back next week with his regular update.

Until then, here’s a rundown of the Hot Air Balloon events for the next week.

Friday, July 9, 2010
Relay for Life, Shakopee, MN
Balloon will provide tether rides from approximately 7:30-9:00 pm. (weather permitting)
Sponsored by RE/MAX Advantage Plus  

Saturday, July 10, 2010
Litchfield Watercade Parade, Litchfield, MN
Parade begins at 6:00 pm
Sponsored by RE/MAX Today’s Properties

Wednesday, July 14th
Waseca County Fair, Waseca, MN
Balloon will provide tether rides from approximately 7:30-9:00 pm. (weather permitting)
Sponsored by RE/MAX Masters

The RE/MAX 26 foot tall cold air inflatable balloon is a great way to get maximum branding exposure any time of day or night. It is not wind a weather permitting, and even has a light for evening illumination. It requires a 30×30 ft space where stakes can be driven, and a power source.

The 26 ft cold air balloon will be providing RE/MAX exposure at the following market events over the coming week.

Saturday, July 10th
Lifetime Fitness Triathlon
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN

Sunday, July 11th
Lifetime Fitness Kids Triathlon
Plymouth, MN

Wednesday, July 14th
RE/MAX Lakeside office, Hartford, WI
Maxwell Street Days

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Michele Roy is the Franchise Development & Promotions Coordinator for RE/MAX North Central.




Check out this great picture of RE/MAX 1’s parade unit!

Jim and Debbi Ronding, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX 1 in Superior, WI, got their RE/MAX team together for the local 4th of July Day parade.  Partnering their 8-foot inflatable balloon, a personal yard sign, small cottage and trailer really made an impression and helps them stand out Above the Crowd!

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Keri Henke is the Public Relations & Communications Coordinator for RE/MAX North Central.




Eyes to the Skies! July 3rd-4th

by Max on June 30, 2010

Hello  everyone!  Max here…
It’s Independence Day weekend- one of my favorites of the year!  I just love all of the red, white and blue!

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon team will be out and about joining in the celebration. Here’s where you can find them…

Saturday, July 3rd
Albert Lea Crazy Days, Albert Lea, MN
Balloon will fly over the 3rd of July Parade at approximately 7:30 pm (weather permitting)
Sponsored by RE/MAX Properties

Saturday, July 3rd
Chanhassen Days, Chanhassen, MN
Balloon will fly over Chanhassen Days at approximately 7:30 pm (weather permitting)
Sponsored by RE/MAX Action West

Saturday, July 3rd
Little Muskego Lake Fireworks and Water Ski Show, Muskego, WI
Balloon will fly over at approximately 7:30 pm (weather permitting)
Sponsored by RE/MAX Realty 100

Sunday, July 4th
Annandale 4th of July Parade, Annandale, MN
Parade begins at 2:00 pm
Sponsored by RE/MAX Integrity

Sunday, July 4th
Minocqua 4th of July Celebration
Parade begins at 4:00 pm, tether rides to follow at 7:30 pm (weather permitting)
Sponsored by RE/MAX First

Have happy a safe 4th of July!
Max…Out!

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