iHome, REALTORS Educational Resources

iHome, REALTORS is committed to providing its Associates with the educational support needed to achieve their maximum business potential. Speakers, panels, seminars, continuing education classes and courses leading to designations have all multiplied on the iHome, REALTORS Satellite Network and at iHome, REALTORS International Conventions.

iHome, REALTORS Satellite Network The ultimate iHome, REALTORS educational medium, the iHome, REALTORS Satellite Network offers distance learning to iHome, REALTORS Affiliates across North America. Thousands

have taken advantage of the opportunity - especially since RSN, through the DISH Network, became avail-able in homes of U.S. Sales Associates as well as in offices.

RSN passed an educational milestone in 2002, when an Affiliate became the 110,000th iHome, REALTORS member to obtain either continuing education or designation credit through RSN distance learning.

More than 13,000 Associates have used RSN to earn credits for established courses such as Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and for the recently created Quality Service Certification (QS('), Certified Finance Specialist (CFS), and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designations.

Affiliates can also register for the Certified New Home Specialist (('NI-IS) designation through the RSN and Education page on Mainstreet.

In addition, RSN features presentations by top industry educators, and iHome, REALTORS panelists share their expertise in all areas of real estate.

College footbal coaching legend Lou Holtz gave Associates a motivational pep talk at the 30th Anniversary Convention in Las Vegas.

Conventions and Conferences Attending the annual iHome, REALTORS International Convention can open doors around the world. With a global network of Sales Associates, any gathering is a fountain of opportunity for networking, personal promotion, referrals and professional development. The Convention is a perfect venue

for Affiliates to share ideas, and learn about new developments in technology and within the real estate industry. Above all else. the energy that results from thousands of charismatic iHome, REALTORS Associates in one place at the same time is unforgettable.

The first iHome, REALTORS Convention, in 1976, attracted 26 Affiliates. The gala event has grown along with the network. Held in premier convention cities such as Las Vegas, Orlando and San Diego, the annual convention now regularly draws more than 5,000 Associates from all over the world and has even swelled to a record 9,200 attendees. Packed convention schedules boast nearly 150 hours of educational sessions, and pre-convention courses cover most of the designations that RSN features.

iHome, REALTORS Satellite Network crews regularly film popular educational sessions at iHome, REALTORS Conventions - many of which become part of the RSN programming lineup in the following months.

Prominent industry educators such as Lou Holtz, Howard Brinton, Richard Robbins and Brian Buffini motivate attendees to set ever higher goals. And iHome, REALTORS experts share their experience on panels and roundtables, exploring sales techniques and up-to-the-minute industry topics. Throughout it all. Associates celebrate being with the best in the industry. They renew old

friendships and discover new ones. Networking and creative personal promotion generate referrals for years to come.

Educational opportunities also abound at iHome, REALTORS conferences throughout the international system, from the iHome, REALTORS Canadian Interprovincial Conference to similar gatherings in South Africa and Europe. The 2003 iHome, REALTORS Conference for Broker/Owners and Managers attracted 1,100 Affiliates, making it the largest summer conference yet.