Park Cities Historic and Preservation Home Tour

Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 10 am - 4 pm

The 2011 Home Tour will feature the following 6 important and architecturally interesting homes of the Park Cities:

See http://www.pchps.com for more information or to buy tickets.

Members of Virginia Cook, Realtors' leadership team are on their way to the 2011 Conference of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, where the industry’s most innovative and highly successful players will converge.

This is an excellent opportunity to promote the advantages of investing in Texas real estate while sharing the best real estate marketing, negotiating and technology practices with other leaders,” says Executive Vice President Sheila Rice.

Sheila will be featured at the event as a guest speaker discussing the value of the resources available exclusively to members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest broker-to-broker network in the world.

As the industry continues to respond to market shifts, our membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is a tremendous advantage,” added Sheila. “The knowledge base to which we have access enables us to educate our customers to make good home buying and selling decisions.

Also attending the conference in Las Vegas with Sheila are Vice President of Relocation and Referral Services Catherine Gorrell and Vice President Maggie Hall.

Sales associates who recently joined Virginia Cook, Realtors are taking their real estate skills to the next level as they participate in the company’s unique Professional Development program.

Taught by CEO Virginia Cook and other company and industry leaders, the course is scheduled over a five-week period so that sales associates can integrate classroom learning with real-life application in their daily business activities.

“Every module of the program is completely focused on ensuring the ultimate resources for buyers and sellers,” says Executive Vice President Sheila Rice.

Topics covered include: creating a professional image; securing and servicing listings; establishing an online presence and tapping technology to market and sell properties. The latest in-depth information on mortgage financing, contract writing and negotiations are addressed along with how to maximize the company’s support systems that include a Global Relocation Division. The program concludes with the Top Producers of Virginia Cook, Realtors sharing their tips and secrets for creating customers for life.

Sales associates participating in the Winter session are: Kate Burns, Gigi Correll and Maggie Hall of the North Dallas office; Abe Boykin of the Park Cities office; Kristin Barnett of the Fort Worth office; Ali Smith of the Intown office; and Jake Kurz of David Griffin & Company – a division of Virginia Cook, Realtors.

Grayson County residents are proud of their distinction of being “close enough to get there, but far enough to get away” as they enjoy both easy access to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and the sense of escape created by the serene beauty of the Lake Texoma region.

Clean air, sparkling lakes, exemplary schools and excellent housing values only begin to describe this desirable area of North Texas that is leading the state in job growth. The communities of Grayson County offer that magical mix of small town charm, resort-like activities and big city conveniences.

The Sherman/Denison office of Virginia Cook, Realtors specializes in the unique lifestyle and home choices of Grayson County that include charming vintage homes in quaint downtown districts, traditional homes in newer family neighborhoods, thriving farms and ranches, and stunning lakefront and golf course resort properties. 

Come experience Grayson County for yourself at these October activities:

Oct. 16
Boot Scootin’ Ball
6p at Bar-K-R Ranch, Pottsboro
Benfitting Pottsboro Volunteer Emergency Services     
http://www.bootscootinball.org/

Oct. 18
Texoma Striper Challenge
7a- 11a at Highpoint Marina Resort, Lake Texoma
Benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Denison
http://www.denisonbgc.org

Oct. 24
American Red Cross Ride for the Red
12p-4p at Loose Wheels, Denison
Call 903.465.1330 for more information.