The skill set in real estate involves learning how to acquire clients, sell to customers, market property, master each step of the real estate process to troubleshoot problems before they occur and properly serve clients and customers, communicate clearly, and, for those that are relational agents and want to serve their clients after they close, learning to serve clients after the closing. I think that takes at least a couple of years and about 20 transactions. The challenge is that with so much competition among agents, the average agent does 4 to 6 transactions in a year, which means that many Continue reading >>>

Supporters of a joint Foxboro casino venture between Vegas baron Steve Wynn and Patriots [team stats] owner Robert Kraft are launching a new public relations front. Pro-casino group Jobs for Foxboro announced yesterday a new website, WynnFoxborough.com, containing information on the project. It also includes a video, which was mailed to Foxboro homeowners. Last week, Wynn Resorts released drawings of the casino. Road to 2012 Tomorrow is Super Tuesday when 10 states — including Massachusetts — vote or caucus with more than 400 delegates up for grabs. All eyes are on Ohio, although many also Continue reading >>>

EVENTS

Natick: Soprano Ruth Harcovitz performs ballads of Thomas Moore, songs made famous by John McCormack, and a special sing-along in a free Irish Heritage Month program Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central St. 508-647-6520, www.morseinstitute.org.

Watertown: The Folk Song Society of Greater Boston presents David Coffin and his daughter Linnea in a benefit concert 7 p.m. Saturday at First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church St. $20. 617-924-6143, www.fssgb.org.

Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston joins with the National Association of Social Workers to celebrate National Social Work Month in March. “Our social workers play an integral role within our interdisciplinary team and strive to provide the best care to patients and families, no matter what their needs may be,” said Judy Cranney, VP and chief operating officer for the non-profit organization.  All of the social workers at Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston have earned a master’s degree in social work, and have achieved one or two levels of licensure: LCSW or LICSW, Continue reading >>>

Team “Doing It for Dave” received a platinum award for its fundraising efforts on behalf of Autism Speaks at an awards ceremony on February 11th. The Westborough High School youth team raised over $28,000 for autism research and services during 2011, placing it among the highest fundraising teams in the region. Team Captain Rebecca Ackerman accepted the award on behalf of the team. Rebecca was the top individual fundraiser for Greater Boston Autism Speaks this year. Autism is complex disorder of brain development that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication Continue reading >>>