SEMINARS

Our Offices

Our office building, located at 1225 South Harlem Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 is spacious and comfortable. One of the nice features of our building is that, in addition to several smaller conference rooms, we have a large conference room that will comfortably seat 60 people. This allows us the opportunity to present informational seminars on a regular basis.

Informational Workshops

Martin & McCulloh, P.C. hosts a series of informational workshops on a variety of topics. They last approximately one and one-half hours and are held in our offices. These workshops are scheduled for weekends so that those who work can attend. The schedule is as follows:

HOW CAN YOU SELL YOUR HOME IN THIS SLOW MARKET?

THIS NEW WORKSHOPS FOCUSES ON SOME OF THE “TRIED AND TRUE” METHODS OF MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY AND EXPLORES SOME OF THE NEWER “OUT OF THE ORDINARY” WAYS TO:

• INCREASE YOUR “LOOKER” AND “BUYER” TRAFFIC • GET A BETTER PRICE FOR YOUR PROPERTY • GET AN OFFER AND CLOSE YOUR SALE MORE QUICKLY

PART OF THE DISCUSSION WILL COVER “PRICING” AND “NEGOTIATING” AND HOW TO IMPROVE “CURB APPEAL"

PRESENTED BY REALTORS, LOAN PROFESSIONALS, AND ATTORNEYS

PRESENTATION DATES:	Nov. 8, 2008
	Apr. 18, 2009
	July 18, 2009
	Nov. 14, 2009
DAY:	Saturday
TIME:	11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

HOW TO GET THE “BEST DEAL” WHEN BUYING PROPERTY IN THESE

CHALLENGING TIMES

OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY? WHY?

“SHORT” SALE? HOW? WHEN? WHY? WHO? HOW MUCH TIME?

REO (LENDER OWNED REAL ESTATE) HOW? WHEN? WHY? WHO? RISK?

BUYING FORECLOSURES AT A SHERIFF SALE. GOOD IDEA???

HOW TO SEARCH FOR THE BEST PROPERTIES FOR YOU

WHERE TO FIND YOUR SEARCH TEAM PARTNERS

HOW TO MAKE AN ACCEPTABLE YET ATTRACTIVE OFFER

WHAT CAN BE NEGOTIATED? HOW? WHO NEGOTIATES THE DEAL?

WHAT ABOUT FINANCING? WHO TO CONTACT? WHEN?

WHEN DO YOU ORDER AN INSPECTION?

PRESENTED BY REALTORS, ATTORNEYS, AND LOAN ORIGINATORS

PRESENTATION DATES:	Dec. 6, 2008
	Mar. 14, 2009
	Aug. 15, 2009
	Dec. 5, 2009
DAY:	Saturday
TIME:	11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

TAKE A NEW LOOK AT ASSET PRESERVATION

AND ESTATE PLANNING

YES, YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR ASSETS, EVEN IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES

JOIN IN THE DISCUSSION AND BENEFIT FROM THE SIMPLE RULES OF ASSET

PRESERVATION.

DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

• WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. • STEPS TO TAKE TO MAKE SURE YOUR HEIRS COME FIRST. • HOW TO PREPARE FOR ILLNESS AND POSSIBLE ASSISTED LIVING.

REVIEW OF WILLS, TRUSTS, GIFTS, DEEDS, ETC.

PRESENTED BY ATTORNEYS JIM MARTIN AND JOHN MCCULLOH

PRESENTATION DATES:	Jan. 17, 2009
	May 16, 2009
	Sept. 19, 2009
DAY:	Saturday
TIME:	11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

EVALUATE AND IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS

DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

HOW TO MAKE AND COMMUNICATE YOUR PLANS TO LENDERS

HOW TO ASSESS RISK AND REWARDS

HOW TO MINIMIZE RISK AND LIABILITY

HOW MUCH TIME IS REQUIRED TO BUILD AND MANAGE A BUSINESS?

SHOULD IT BE A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP? PARTNERSHIP? LLC? S CORP.?

PROFESSIONAL CORP.? C CORP.? WHY? WHAT ARE THE

DIFFERENCES?

PRESENTED BY ATTORNEYS JIM MARTIN AND JOHN MCCULLOH

PRESENTATION DATES:	Feb. 21, 2009
	June 20, 2009
	Oct. 17, 2009
DAY:	Saturday
TIME:	11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

CAN'T COME TO US? ... WE'LL COME TO YOU.

We welcome the opportunity to do presentations on similar topics for Church and civic groups; investment clubs; and other groups. If there is a legal/business topic that you would like to learn more about call (708) 771-7300 or click here Jim Martin to send us an email or fax to (708) 771-7304 and we will be happy to discuss doing a presentation.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you! Knowledge is power!

Martin & McCulloh, P.C.

James D. Martin
John R. McCulloh