recently sent four of its most successful agents on a three day listing specialisation course in Dallas, Texas.

The company said the programme was the real estate industry?s only university level series of comprehensive training programmes.

During the course, the four ? Rhonda Casling, Valerie Nearon, Lyndy Thatcher and Becky Paris ? reportedly learned systems and techniques to help their clients obtain top value for their properties while ensuring transactions are conducted with as little hassle as possible.

Mrs. Paris said: ?Every successful businessperson knows that continuing education plays a vital role in a competitive market. By keeping our team current, motivated and knowledgeable we will be better able to serve our clients. I have been totally energised and inspired by this immersion course and have already adopted some of the lessons. I look forward to using my new skills in future transactions.?

Mrs. Thatcher added: ?It was a most powerful training seminar.

?The detailed systems and ideas far exceeded my expectations.

?Every session was packed with new ideas that I can use immediately, to be more efficient and far more productive.?

Rhonda Casling said: ?This course was a wonderful opportunity for me to gain knowledge that will enhance services to my vendors,? while Ms Nearon said: ?This course was exhilarating, inspiring and very uplifting.

?Sharing ideas with top agents from other parts of the globe has given me new tools to be more efficient and professional when serving my clients.?

@EDITRULE:CCS Group Ltd announced that Coll Campbell had joined its Information Technology consulting team as a Networking Consultant.

CCS said the appointment addressed its desire to add to its core skills in the Microsoft solutions arena as a Microsoft Certified Partner.

Mr. Campbell, of Victoria, Canada, brings more than 20 years of experience in the IT Industry to CCS Group Limited.

Previously Mr. Campbell was based in the Cayman Islands with MCS Consulting, where he worked with clients such as the Bank of Butterfield and Cable and Wireless.

CCS CEO Rob Loxton said: ?CCS is very excited to bring Coll on board. He adds to our extensive abilities to address the information technology requirements of Bermuda?s business community.?