HOUSING TOPICS
Jo specializes in assistance animal presentations; however, she's happy to consider a
general fair housing program or one focused on another protected class for your group. Classes that provide historical context for today's laws, starting with Dr. King and the American civil rights movement, are always enlightening and well received. Write JoBecker.Housing(@)gmail.com with details. |
Property Management
The following sessions are ideal for:
TAIL TALK FOR THE RENTAL MARKET: Dealing with Residents’ Critters from Accommodations to On-the-Job Safety Pair the 1st 2 Classes Below for a Daylong Session! _______________________________ DECIPHERING DOGGIE DIALECTS & CRACKING THE KITTY CODE: Translating Critter Communications to Successfully Deal with Residents’ Animals Whether your leasing staff is approached by a big dog or a pocket pet in the office, or the maintenance crew encounters a ferret or a snake in a resident’s unit, inter-species communication skills are good for business. Increase on-the-job safety and avoid concern, confrontation, and conflict by learning to read residents’ critters. This session will cover:
______________________________ HORSES, HOUND DOGS, & HEDGEHOGS – Oh My! Really? The Ins & Outs of Accommodating Disability-Related Aid Animals Fair housing -- that is, civil rights in housing -- is so much more than a "treat everyone the same" approach. One of the more complicated issues housing providers face are disability-related aid animals. Whether or not you allow pets, you may well have disability-related aid animals on your property. Everyone from leasing staff to maintenance crews need to be familiar with disability protections under the Fair Housing Act. This class will dive deep into assistance animals as an accommodation. Discover the difference between:
1/2-DAY SESSION _______________________________ CAPITALIZE ON RESIDENTS' LOVE OF ANIMALS Show You Care In Good Times & Bad Whether it’s tornadoes or hurricanes, fires or earthquakes, tsunami or flooding, chemical spills or terrorist attacks everyone is talking about preparedness these days. Of course, the hazards that people face, their pets face, too. And Americans love their pets! Blend heightened disaster awareness with America’s love affair with animals to create a uniquely compelling market advantage. Stand out from the competition by touting what you’re already doing to keep your property and residents safe. But don’t stop there. Learn in this class how to:
1/2-DAY SESSION _______________________________ APARTMENT SAFETY Learn to limit risk and increase personal, property, and data safety for you and your residents during open houses and tours, in-unit inspections and repairs, in the office, and online. Putting safety first will become second nature as you go about your daily tasks and interact with residents, prospects, vendors, and others. Add components of TAIL TALK above to include personal safety around unfamiliar animals encountered on the job and turn this into a daylong session jam packed with practical information for the apartment professional. 1/2-DAY to DAY-LONG SESSION |
Home SalesThe following sessions are ideal for:
TAIL TALK FOR THE SALES MARKET: Dealing with Clients’ Critters from Accommodations to On-the-Job Safety Pair the 1st 2 Classes Below for a Daylong Session! _______________________________ DECIPHERING DOGGIE DIALECTS, CRACKING THE KITTY CODE, & HONING YOUR HORSE SENSE: Translating Critter Communications to Successfully Deal with Clients' & Prospects’ Animals Real estate professionals routinely encounter clients' and prospects' animals -- be they pets, guard dogs on duty, or live stock on rural properties. Increase on-the-job safety and avoid concern, confrontation, and conflict by learning to read animals great and small. This session will cover:
1/2-DAY SESSION _______________________________ HORSES, HOUND DOGS, & HEDGEHOGS – Oh My! Really? The Ins & Outs of Accommodating Disability-Related Aid Animals Fair housing -- that is, civil rights in housing -- is so much more than a "treat everyone the same" approach. One of the more complicated issues housing providers face are disability-related aid animals. As a sales professional, you may not encounter assistance animals daily, but knowing and understanding disability protections under the Fair Housing Act not only makes for good risk management, it enables you to appropriately direct clients, be they buyers, sellers, homeowners' associations, developers, etc. This class will dive deep into assistance animals as an accommodation. Discover the difference between:
_______________________________ CAPITALIZE ON CLIENTS' LOVE OF ANIMALS Show You Care In Good Times & Bad Whether it’s tornadoes or hurricanes, fires or earthquakes, tsunami or flooding, chemical spills or terrorist attacks everyone is talking about preparedness these days. Of course, the hazards that people face, their pets face, too. And Americans love their pets! Blend heightened disaster awareness with America’s love affair with animals to create a uniquely compelling market advantage. Stand out from the competition with a marketing campaign that demonstrates your care and professionalism. Learn in this class how to:
You'll walk away with tips, resources, and ideas that could pay dividends in terms of customer service, client retention, and positive word of mouth. 1/2-DAY SESSION _______________________________ REALTOR® SAFETY COURSE This National Association of Realtors® course teaches agents how to limit risk and increase personal, property, and data safety for you and your clients during meetings, open houses, showings, and online interactions. It encourages a 'culture of safety' in which common sense (but perhaps not oft considered) steps become part of your daily practice. Add components of TAIL TALK above to include personal safety around unfamiliar animals encountered on the job and turn this into a daylong session jam packed with practical information for the sales professional. 1/2-DAY to DAY-LONG SESSION |