Meeting Planning Chair, Shawn Owens, CRP, GMS, chose “Promoting Excellence & Encouraging Growth” as this year’s conference theme.  All content focused on RDC’s goal of combining experience and education to ensure excellent service delivery from its members.  The message was delivered in a number of ways; panels, roundtables and RDC U. Topics addressed technology, performance, and the preparing a “quality” BMA to name a few.

Key note speaker Dean Lindsay, a national recognized “sales and marketing guru” shared his “Progress Challenge”, illustrating how redefining views on change can lead to progress.

Peggy Smith, CEO shared her thoughts on the future of the industry, and how Worldwide ERC^® is positioned to address the coming year.

Participation by former and current RDC^® Advisory Council members allowed for attendees to get a view from the Corporate and Relocation Management Company Perspective on many issues.

Bill Nemer, CRP, GMS; Joe Benevides, SCRP, Jan LaQuier, CRP and Freda Ingram-Brown, SCRP participated in a lively panel discussion lead by RDC^® member Teresa Howe, SCRP, SGMS.

RDC U Honorary Professors of Knowledge Ginger Merrick, CRP, GMS, Sylkia Negron, CRP, SGMS, Florence Baird, CRP, GMS and Rob Johnson, SCRP, SGMS provided an in depth review of the ERC BMA, identifying for the attendees what they are doing right, and what they could do better when providing a BMA to a client.

For 30 Years the relocation directors who comprise the membership of RDC^® have been providing customized, caring service with innovative approaches for very employee, employer and relocation management company they work with.

RDC^®’s membership is comprised of over 200 relocation professionals, representing approximately 5,000 real estate offices and 215,000 sales associates nationwide.  RDC^® affiliates have become the trusted source for up-to-date market information, best practices, industry specific education, and extraordinary relocation service. As members of Worldwide ERC®, RDC^® member services span the globe. To learn more about RDC or to locate an RDC member, visit their website at www.relocationdirectorscouncil.com

Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty (FSIR), a leader in the sale and purchase of luxury residences throughout Colorado, is pleased to announce that Coleen Sanders has joined the company’s Denver Tech Center office. Coleen brings a strong marketing and real estate background to FSIR, including the fact that she is a fourth generation real estate broker with ties to Sotheby’s (her family’s real estate firm located in Birmingham, MI became affiliated with Sotheby’s six years ago).

Prior to Sotheby’s, Coleen served as a director at Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, and Architectural Digest, developing multi-million dollar marketing programs for the company’s largest and most prestigious advertisers, including Lexus and Grey Goose.

“I grew up learning the real estate business from my family, and I have over a decade of professional marketing experience from New York City,”  Coleen explained.  “The transition into real estate seemed like a natural progression for me.”  She joined FSIR because she felt the brand name and reputation was synonymous with the type of service she has always provided her clients.

Coleen moved to Denver with her family over a year ago.  “I chose to move to Denver with my family because of the quality of life.  My husband is a Denver-native, we have a big family here, and we think it’s a great place to raise a family,” said Coleen.

Coleen focuses her efforts on the Denver metro area.  With her passion for real estate and strong work ethic, she feels confident in having continued success in the Denver real estate market.

“I believe I offer my clients a unique skill set in selling or purchasing a home – my strategic marketing capabilities combined with an in-depth knowledge of the real estate market,” Coleen explained.  “I also pride myself in being a calming force in challenging transactions.”  Her experience also includes extensive contract negotiation and execution.

FSIR Local Flavor | The Med

Boulder’s restaurant scene has evolved over the decades but one fixture that has remained a favorite of locals and tourists alike is The Med.  For more than 17 years, The Med’s vibrant ambience, creative and eclectic menu, prime downtown Boulder location, and inviting indoor/outdoor dining spaces have established it as an award-winning, go-to eatery in Boulder. It’s long been a favorite of Boulder-based Sotheby’s agents, and that fan following is likely to grow with the opening of our brand new Boulder office on Walnut Street just a few doors down from The Med. Here’s why we love it!

Located at 1002 Walnut Street just steps from Boulder’s lauded St. Julien Hotel and a block from Pearl Street Mall, The Med is classy yet casual with a festive Mediterranean glow that draws you in and makes you want to stay awhile. Stop in for a killer Sangria or a glass of wine – The Med has two bars and more than 40 wines available by the glass – and indulge in its extensive tapas menu that features an array of hot and cold tapas inspired by Greek, Italian, Spanish and French cuisine. Great deals on drinks and tapas can be enjoyed during happy hour daily from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

In the summer months, request patio seating and you’ll quickly see why The Med has garnered numerous awards like “Best Outdoor Dining” and “Best Restaurant Patio.”  A mosaic fountain serves as the patio’s centerpiece as countless baskets brimming with colorful geraniums dance in the Boulder breeze.  Add the postcard-like view of Boulder’s famous Flatirons and The Med’s patio is the idyllic spot for al fresco Colorado dining.

The Med is open for lunch and dinner and boasts an extensive menu for each.  Its lunch fare includes a lengthy list of entrees and pasta dishes well-priced between $9.95 and $14.95 plus a wide selection of fresh salads, made-to-order pizzas served hot from the wood-burning oven, and sandwiches featuring The Med’s artisan breads that are baked on site daily.

Dinner options are equally delightful and diverse. From meal-sized salads like the Tuna Cobb ($14.95) to hearty entrees like paella with roasted chicken and rock shrimp ($16.95) or the filet mignon with balsamic roasted shallots, golden roasted beets and red wine-black truffle butter ($26.95), The Med’s dinner menu doesn’t disappoint. And if you leave room for dessert, prepare for an agonizing decision: Spiced Poached Pear, Coconut Almond Dacquoise, Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Almond Tower … oh the choices!

The Med is open daily at 11 a.m. For more information or to view its menus online visit www.themedboulder.com.

They are located on the west side of Boulder, just off the Pearl Street Mall between 9th & 11th Street on 1002 Walnut.

Reservations: 303.444.5335

Janet is committed to exceeding her clients’ expectations, while upholding their interests with integrity.  She specializes in northwest Denver neighborhoods, LoHi, LoDo and Central Denver (including Cherry Creek, Hilltop, Crestmoor, Country Club, Belcaro, Washington Park and Bonnie Brae).  Janet is well prepared to put all of the resources that exist at Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty to work on her clients’ behalf, while personally involving herself in the sale or purchase of a home on behalf of her clients.

“Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate consumer, one of the most important decisions you will make when buying and selling is to choose a knowledgeable agent you can trust to advise you through the process,” said Janet.

“By first assessing your lifestyle and needs, be it home style, neighborhood, budget, school district, or dog park, we can then work together to find a home that is right for you.”

The Conference’s hands-on sessions were designed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices among the brokers who compose the Cartus Broker Network. They were involved in interaction and discussion on a wide variety of relocation issues, while networking with other leading brokers and the Cartus Broker Network leadership team.

Corporate speakers at the conference included Richard A. Smith, chairman, president and CEO of Cartus’ parent company Realogy, and Kevin J. Kelleher, Cartus president and CEO. Keynote speaker was Patrick Grandinetti, Real Estate Industry Director at Google, Inc.

“The last few years have been interesting ones for those of us in real estate,” said Gerald Pearce, Cartus’ executive vice president, Broker Services and Affinity Services. “But despite the economic challenges they’ve faced, the members of the Cartus Broker Network have continued to provide the highest quality service to their customers. This event has given me the opportunity to congratulate and thank them for all that they’ve done and for their ongoing professionalism.”

Dolores, Marjean, and Scott spoke of the value gained at the conference. “I appreciate the depth and breadth of information that was made available during the event,” Dolores said, “This conference provided me with an opportunity to learn and grow as well as hear from our industry leaders.”

Representing 835 of the top-performing brokers across the country, the Cartus Broker Network provides real estate services to clients and customers of Cartus’ affinity, corporate, and government clients. In 2011, Cartus and the Cartus Broker Network closed sales of 71,996 properties, with an approximate value of more than $19.25 billion, on behalf of Cartus clients and Network members.

Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty^® (FSIR) has named top Denver broker Dee Ciancio as the new Managing Broker for the firm’s Cherry Creek location. Dee will now lead the Cherry Creek office’s broker team in place of Shannel Ryan, who has accepted the promotion to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Metro Denver Offices.

Dee’s long history of success in the Denver market has solidified her place among the city’s top realtors. A broker for 7 years, Dee relies on her deep knowledge of the industry and commitment to well-tested buying and selling systems. As managing broker, her comprehensive approach to problem solving and expertise in managing business relationships and guiding professional development will be welcome assets

“Dee is an exemplary broker, with all the tools and experience necessary to effectively manage our Cherry Creek office. I’m excited to welcome her into this new role and look forward to the benefits she can bring our agents both as a leader and as an example of how a broker should conduct business,” said President Scott Webber.

Dee’s role as managing broker will also be shaped by her in-depth knowledge of best practices, training, organized processes and marketing. Additionally, she has been involved in educating brokers who market historic properties.  It is from this rich perspective that she will provide leadership and guidance to the FSIR brokers working in Cherry Creek.

“I am honored to be working with such an outstanding team in Cherry Creek office and Fuller Sotheby’s organization,” said Dee. “Shannel Ryan’s leadership and achievement is an extraordinarily tough act to follow. But, I am looking forward to the challenge of collaborating with our brokers, staff and leadership to raise the bar at every level of service and professional excellence.”

Dee’s appointment comes on the heels of former managing broker Shannel Ryan’s promotion to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Metro Denver FSIR offices. A Denver native, Ryan has over 15 years experience in luxury real estate and has been with FSIR since it’s opening in 1999, as a consultant, marketing director and manager. She has successfully implemented many creative strategies to bolster FSIR’s production and to foster an ideal environment for career development.

“As Vice President, Sales and Marketing Shannel will be able to affect positive change across all our offices by implementing the same proven strategies she used as Managing Broker of Cherry Creek. We’re glad to have someone with her skill-set playing a major role at all our metro offices,” said President Scott Webber.

Shannel’s position was created in response to FSIR’s steady growth. For more information on FSIR call 303.893.3200, or visit http://www.fullersothebysrealty.com.

The tour, being hosted by Sotheby’s International Realty, will include incredible homes within a variety of price points in the Denver Real Estate Market

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the tour is taking place on Sunday, May 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  The tour will include 7 of the best homes located in Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village within a variety of price points. Click Here for an interactive Google Map. To view more open houses and other great Denver Real Estate visit FullerSothebysRealty.com

9896 E Dorado Ave, Greenwood Village, CO
$1,100,000  4 Bedrooms  3 Baths  4,353 Square Feet

Jeff Hendley

Phone: +1 303.967.2047
Phone: +1 303.893.3200

53 Glenmoor Way, Cherry Hills Village, CO
$1,425,000   5 Bedrooms  5 Baths   5,606 Square Feet

Lovely, sun filled home on the 16th Fairway at Glenmoor Country Club, peacefully nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a gorgeous setting overlooking the golf course. Gracious entry with curved staircase to upper level*Large formal living room and dining room with Butlers pantry*Dramatic, two story family room opening to a spacious, private patio*Beautiful, open kitchen with slab granite counters*Handsome study with extensive built-ins and private patio*Spacious Master Suite with a gas fireplace, private deck and large walk-in closet*Three more upper level bedrooms, each with their own bath*New carpet in Huge basement with a fifth bedroom suite, large rec room, mirrored weight room, lots of storage plus a back stairway down from the garage*Gorgeous grounds with lush, mature landscaping. This intimate sized community of only 102 homes enjoys very low density. That, along with the security gate, which is manned 24 hours a day, makes this one of Denver’s most sought after communities.

Susie Dews

Phone: +1 303.521.9009
Phone: +1 303.893.3200

3033 E 1st Avenue Suite 500

Denver, Colorado, 80206

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6 Alexander Lane, Greenwood Village, CO

$2,200,000   4 Bedrooms  4 Baths   5,495 Square Feet

Debra Fagan
Phone: +1 720.490.6402
Phone: +1 303.893.3200

3033 E 1st Avenue Suite 500

Denver, Colorado, 80206

Dan Fead

Phone: +1 720.300.9500
Phone: +1 303.893.3200

3033 E 1st Avenue Suite 500

Denver, Colorado, 80206

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3 Glenmoor Circle, Greenwood Village, CO

Herencia Altes is a project a long time in the making.  For generations the Altes family has been grape growers in a region tucked away in southeastern Catalonia, Terra Alta.  Not well known, it is one of the largest areas in Catalonia (think Priorat, Monsant, Penedes) under vine.  Here Granatxa bush vines (head pruned Grenache) flourish in both the red and white strains, and have for centuries.  Most of the grapes are sold to cooperatives but Nuria Altes, the newest generation, has just changed that.  She has taken the old vines growing on the hills around her home town of Batea and made wines to show the true quality of her area, literally she wants to put Terra Alta on the map.

When I first tried these wines with our staff I played the “what should these sell for game.”  They realize they may be asked to sell the wines and they want to have the best chance for success so they lean to the low side of what the wines might fetch in the market.  To a person they all guessed 3 price points higher than the suggested retail price.  You simply must try both the Garntxa Blanca and Negra for about $10 they are wines of soul that will inspire you.  And for a lucky few, the designated vineyards of Benufet and L’Estel will be found for under $20 they might change your life.

Italy has long been a favorite destination of tourists, and especially for those that love food and wine.  La Dolca Vita  has drawn pilgrims to Tuscany and Piedmonte, Emilia-Romagna and increasingly to Sicily and Sardinia.  Each area produces world worthy wines and deserve our attention.  Yet tucked up in the North East corner of Italy is an area that isn’t as flamboyant as much of the peninsula, perhaps it is the influence of the Dolomites or the crystal clear cool nights that keep the Sud-Tyrol out of sight for many, but for me the laser like intensity and minerality of these wines set them apart.

A few weeks ago Christof Tiefenbrunner was in Denver working the market and showing his wines to the trade.  These are wines that deliver a purity of fruit and place, that capture the flavors of the crisp apples that grow in the river valleys, along with pears, but with a tenseness that you don’t find in warmer climates.  Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc can be insipide white wines indistinguishable from many others, but in Christof’s hands they are nervy, high toned beauties that will enhance a summer’s evening for you and for those you choose to share your new discovery.

Ken Theobald
Classic Wines
General Manager
6489 E. 39^th Street
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 825-1360, Ext 230

ktheobald@classicwines.net

Take 20% OFF

Through June 30th 2012

Join Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty as we indulge in local flavors by local owners. FSIR Local Flavor is an ongoing commitment to our community to promote unique, local and fun dining alternatives.

Within a chic, intimate setting, TAG | RAW BAR has set a new standard in the way Denver dines. With light and healthy plates and elegant cocktails, our talented team of skilled chefs have created the perfect beginning to either a lazy afternoon or a culture-filled night out on the town.They offer a variety of fresh raw dishes, from sushi and sashimi to raw vegetable dishes, as well as a few noodle bowls (not raw).

This Sotheby’s exclusive offer is good for a discount of 20% off your bill when you spend $50 or more. Guests must mention the Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty offer in order to get the discount.

Reservations are preferred.

Hours:Closed Sun & Mon
Tues-Thurs: 11:30AM – 9PM
Fri: 11:30AM – 10PM
Sat: 5PM – 10PM

1423 Larimer Street, Suite 010

303.996.2685

www.tagrawbar.com

Blue Sky Bridge Junior Advocates will be presenting an Afternoon Tea Party and Croquet with the Queen event for the public on May 20 at the Chautauqua Community House, to benefit the agency. Croquet with the Queen will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on the Chautauqua Green. The Afternoon Tea Party, from 2:00-4:00 pm, will feature tea and treats served by members of the Junior Advocates in fun costumes. This year, the Junior Advocates are excited to add face painting, fun crafts and a magician to the festivities!

The Junior Advocates are a group of dynamic and involved children ages 10-18 who have partnered with Blue Sky Bridge to reach out to their community about child abuse. Storybook characters will be walking around throughout the event to interact with children and oversee the goings on in this afternoon of fun. Joining the Junior Advocates as sponsors are WhiteWave Foods and Sotheby’s Carrie Host.

This event is family-friendly and open to children of all ages. Proceeds will benefit Blue Sky Bridge, a Children’s Advocacy Center serving abused children and their non-offending family members in Boulder County. Proceeds from the event will allow Blue Sky Bridge to continue helping abused children in our community; as well as expand our educational offerings, such as providing abuse prevention education to 3^rd grade students, their parents and teachers.

The cost is $35 per person, and pre-registration is required (due to anticipated event sell-out). For more information, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets please contact Nia Wassink at 303-444-1388 or nwassink@blueskybridge.org.

About Blue Sky Bridge
Blue Sky Bridge provides forensic interviews, crisis intervention, counseling and referrals to abused children and their non-offending family members. Since we opened our doors in 1995, Blue Sky Bridge has helped more than 7,000 children and their families cope with the pain of child abuse. We create an environment where healing can begin. Blue Sky Bridge is located in Boulder, Colorado and provides services to all Boulder County jurisdictions. For more information call 303-444-1388 or visit our website at www.blueskybridge.org.