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ERA Franchise Systems LLC
1 Campus Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054 (973) 428-9700 |
Media contact: Stacy Quinn
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ERA® affiliates will participate in networking and educational seminars
PARSIPPANY, NJ, February 20, 2002 - ERA sales associates and brokers from around the world will convene in San Antonio, Feb. 24-27 for the ERA 2002 International Business Conference.
This year's conference, "30th Anniversary Worldwide Team Round-Up," will celebrate the global real estate brand's three decades of success while providing attendees with numerous educational opportunities. Throughout the conference, ERA Real Estate will introduce variety of new products and services available to the ERA network, including its new advertising campaign and online technology.
"The conference will offer our affiliates an opportunity for professional growth, networking and fun," said Brenda W. Casserly, president and COO, ERA Franchise Systems LLC. "It's also a great opportunity for brokers and sales associates to share success stories, re-energize and take home proven sales strategies and innovative insights to help achieve business growth."
The four-day event features a variety of seminars, networking opportunities and guest speakers. Seminars range from "How to Avoid Sales Slumps No Matter What the Business Climate or Season" to "Maximizing Your Profits Through Effective Business Management." In between seminars, attendees are encouraged to visit the trade show, which is tailored to meet the needs of the growing real estate industry. More than 100 exhibitors will present a variety of products and services available to ERA affiliates.
During the general session on February 25, Lou Holtz, one of the world's most renowned football coaches and popular motivational speakers, will present the keynote address. Holtz will offer advice to ERA affiliates about defining short-term and long-term goals by drawing on his 26 years of experience as a head coach in the highly competitive ranks of college football. Additionally, he will discuss strategies featured in his book, Winning Everyday: A Game Plan For Success. These strategies are designed to help drive people to the top of their professional and personal lives.
Other speakers include senior executives from ERA Real Estate and its parent company Cendant Corporation. Cendant Real Estate Division Chairman and CEO Richard Smith and Real Estate Franchise Group President and CEO Robert Moles will address attendees during the general session.
Awards and recognition are also an important part of the convention. Top-selling brokers and sales associates will be recognized for their achievements during special awards ceremonies.
About ERA Franchise Systems LLC
ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a global leader in the residential real estate industry with 30 years experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. It is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) and part of its Real Estate Franchise Group. The ERA real estate network includes 2,600 offices and more than 28,000 brokers and sales associates throughout the United States and 26 other countries and territories. Each ERA office is independently owned and operated. ERA information is available to consumers on the Internet at www.ERA.com. ERA properties can also be viewed at www.REALTOR.com®.
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