Weekly REALTOR eReport from the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS

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REALTOR® eReport

March 7, 2011

Welcome to the REALTOR® eReport of the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS®. This weekly newsletter has been redesigned to better display the information you need to know to become more successful in your real estate career.

Each week this eReport features the hot topics from MCAR, NJAR® and NAR as well as educational event dates, registration links and deadline reminders.

If you know someone who currently does not receive this eReport, feel free to send them the opt-in subscription link.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES

March 7 - April 11 - Spring 2011 Seminars for Success

March 14 & 15 - CRS 200 - Business Planning & Marketing

March 18 - Code of Ethics Training

March 24 - Associates Committee Spring Kick Off Networking Event

March 25 - FYI Hot Topic - Successfully Selling HUD Homes in NJ

March 29 - Live Point2 Presentation

April 2 & 3 - New Jersey Open House Weekend

April 5 -2011 NJAREF Scholarship Application Deadline

April 7 - 2010 Circle of Excellence Sales Award Dinner - Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club

April 14 & 15 - Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

April 28 - June 2 -
GRI 1

May 16 -Live Point2 Presentation

June 24 - Code of Ethics Training

July 11 - Live Point2 Presentation

September 19 - Live Point2 Presentation

Sept. 23 - Code of Ethics Training

Oct. 28 - REALTOR® Connect (Save the Date)
Exhibitor Registration Form

November 21 - Live Point2 Presentation

Dec. 2 - Code of Ethics Training

For more information on MCAR's Upcoming Events, call us at 732-918-1340 or visit our Calendar of Events at www.momls.com.

MCAR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS® is to provide education, technology, and ethical resources. We maintain high standards of integrity, honor and professional practice among our members. Our goal is to promote REALTORS® as true professionals essential to the real estate process. We are the local voice of real estate and advocates for private property rights.

Quote of the Week

"Identify with excellence, put your name on your work, and both your work and name will stand the test of time."

Denis Waitley

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FYI Hot Topic...Successfully Selling HUD Homes In New Jersey

Friday, March 25, 2011

MCAR Headquarters

COST: $10.00

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

According to HUD (Housing and Urban Development) website: "A HUD home is a 1-to-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim." This program, presented by Lisa Lopez, covers:

Understanding HUD home basics
Getting and keeping your NAID number
Filling out HUD9548 Sales Contract
The Online Electronic Bidding Process
Bidding Strategies and Mistakes
Checking your bids online
Closing Agent requirements
FHA 203 K Procedures
Officer/Teacher next door programs

Click here for more information and to register today.

Pending Home Sales Ease Slightly

NAR's forward-looking index for January is down 2.8 percent, suggesting existing-home sales will remain relatively stable in the months ahead. Rising oil prices from unrest in oil-producing regions is starting to pose a concern. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest figures in a 4-minute video.

Spring Kick-Off Networking Event

Come out for fun night with your REALTOR® colleagues!

Crystal Point Yacht Club, Point Pleasant

Thursday, March 24, 2011

6:00pm-10:00pm

$15 for members-$30 for guests (includes one drink ticket)

Cash Bar...DJ and Dancing Great Prizes...Great Food...Great Atmosphere! NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.

Please join us as we honor our award-winning members at our 2010 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Awards® Dinner

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Eagle Oaks Golf Club, Farmingdale
6:00pm - 11:00pm
$50 per person

Click here for more information and to reserve tickets today!

Social Media for REALTORS® 101 Do's and Don'ts

DON'T make it a one-way conversation. Interact with other people and areas on interest online. Make it a two-way conversation by showing interest and engaging with others.

Click here to purchase the entire Social Media for REALTORS® Series from the National Association of REALTORS®.

NJ Open House Weekend

Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd

Due to the success of last year's April event, NJAR® is proud to once again kick off the spring market with this ideal complement to our Get the REAL Story® efforts.

NJAR® has made deals with several of the state's major newspapers to promote the weekend to prospective buyers, and in some cases, offer special sections and discounted rates for REALTORS® who are participating, so they can list their open houses. On this webpage you will find:

· A list of media partners offering advertising deals (more are added continuously)

· Downloadable graphics for the web

· A Share-able Open House Weekend video advertisement

· Promotional flyers for members to customize and distribute to buyers and sellers

Making this event a success will take a true REALTOR® family effort. We are encouraging members to hold open houses and promote the event to the public. The more REALTORS® who hold an open house, the more the media will be interested in covering the event. The main public site for information and open house tips is REALstoryNJ.com/OpenHouseWeekend.