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Announcements:
Regular Office Hours are 9:30 to 4:30 Monday - Friday Our offices will be closed Friday April 22nd for the holiday weekend. |
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Member Meeting
The next member meeting will be held on MAY 16TH from 11:30 to 1:00pm at ExtraOrdinary Ventures on Elliott Road.
Our guest speakers will be Kristin Miller from NCAR and Tom Miller from NCREC. They will be speaking about legislative issues and changes being enforced by the Real Estate Commission.
Lunch is being catered by the General Store Cafe of Pittsboro. We will be having a Potato bar with all the fixings, several kinds of chili and fresh salad. The buffet will be available starting at 11:30 and the program will begin promptly at 12:00.
CLICK HERE to complete the registration process.
The cost to attend is $10 if registering before May 12th and
$20 after May 12th or at the door.
This meeting is being brought to you through the generosity of our partner Briar Chapel.
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Weekly Safety Tip:
An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing safe practices.
Determine several "escape" routes that you can use in case of an emergency. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.
Turn on the lights and open the curtains. These are not only sound safety procedures, but also great marketing tactics.
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REALTOR Appreciation Event
It is once again time for the REALTOR Appreciation Event!
May 5th from 11am to 2pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill.
Hosted by The Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS, The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties, and The Durham Regional Association of REALTORS.
Email me at membership@chapelhillrealtors.com and let me know if you will be attending! |
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FIX-A-HOME APPLICATIONS
Candidate Search
The nominee for the 2011 Fix-A-Home Project should be a homeowner who is currently facing a physical or financial hardship in maintaining the structure, systems and/or safety of their home. This year's focus is "HOME TOWN HEROES" and the recipient shall have performed unselfish acts of kindness or courage that have made a real difference to others in the community.
CLICK HERE for an application
CLICK HERE to see a visual tour
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 UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 19th - Property Management Forms Explained, with Will Martin, CLICK HERE to see the flier
The Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS and the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS are coming together on Tuesday April 19th to broaden your knowledge and expertise of property management and the forms used in your industry. Additionally, Will Martin, Legal Counsel for the North Carolina Assoication of REALTORS will provide an overview of the main property management complaints and questions frequently received by NCAR. This joint meeting will be held from 2pm to 4pm at the Durham Association of REALTORS office at 4236 University Drive. This is a no-cost meeting for members made possible by the sponsorship of Bagwell Holt Smith Jones & Crowson, PA.
- April 20th - Broker In Charge Council Meeting, 1:00pm at the Association Office
Now that the new forms have been in use for three months, we have some perspectve by which to judge the new forms. Roger Bernholz will be our guest speaker offering his wisdom and knowledge about the forms, as well as sharing stories from "the field" on what works and what doesn't. The meeting will begin at 1:00pm and will be held at the Association Office.
SIGN UP Today! CLICK HERE and complete the registration process.
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2011 CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
- May 2nd (Monday) - By The Book (Ethics) Elective Class, Taught by Debbie Long, Discounted Price!
Complete your elective C.E. requirement for 2010-11 for just $40! The Association is offering the Ethics class By The Book, taught by Debbie Long at a discounted rate -- just $40 -- Class will be from 12:30 to 4:30pm at the Association office. BY THE BOOK includes topics of discussion like Anti-Trust, RESPA, Fair Housing, and NCREC Rules. This course also fulfills the NAR Mandatory Code of Ethics requirement.
- May 23rd (Monday) - Mandatory Update CE Class Taught by Debbie Long
Mandatory Update (8:00am to 12:00pm) * Free to GCHAR members! Class will be held at Farrington Road Baptist Church - at the intersection of Highway 54 and Farrington Road, across from Nantucket Restaurant.
- May 23rd (Monday) - Demographics, Divesity and Fair Housing Elective Class, Taught by Debbie Long
Dramatic social and demographic changes in the U.S. have made fair housing a "front burner" issues for real estate practitioners. For example, Hispanics, African-Americans and other minorities continue to report discrimination in housing and lending. The "age wave" has also created new problems (as well as new opportunities) for real estate practitioners who help elderly real estate consumers. Finally, immigration trends also indicate that real estate licensees will need to become more cultural proficient in their daily practice.Class will be held from 1pm to 5pm at Farrington Road Baptist Church - at the intersection of Highway 54 and Farrington Road, across from Nantucket Restaurant.
- June 4th (Saturday) - Mandatory Update CE Class Taught by Debbie Long
Mandatory Update (8:00am to 12:00pm) * Free to GCHAR members! Class will be held at ExtraOrindary Ventures, across from Whole Foods on Elliott Road.
- June 4th (Saturday) - 8 Creative Strategies for a Slow Market Elective Class, Taught by Debbie Long
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply creative strategies to help consumers in a slow or slowing market, such as: Seller/owner financing -- Discounting mortgages -- Determining the time value of money -- Seller-paid buyer incentives -- Buyer financing techniques -- Seller pricing techniques. Class will be held from 1pm to 5pm at ExtraOrindary Ventures, across from Whole Foods on Elliott Road.
SIGN UP Today! CLICK HERE and complete the registration process.
CE Classes for 2011 are brought to you through the generosity of our Partner  |
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May Green Home Tour
Pick up your free tour book at the kick-off events!!
Thursday May 12th from 5 to 7pm
Enjoy light refreshments and samplings at the Raleigh Whole Foods, 3540 Wade Avenue and 8710 Six Forks Road.
Firday May 13th from 5 to 7 pm
Sample organic wines and gourmet cheeses at the Whole Foods located at 621 Broad Street in Durham and 81. S. Elliott Road in Chapel Hill
The Green Home Tour takes place May 13-15 and May 21-22 from noon to 6pm. Tour books will also be available for pick-up in May at the HBA offices, Whole Foods and the homes on the tour.
Click HERE to view the flier. Or visit the web site at www.trianglegreenhometour.com |
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Parade of Playhomes
The 19th Annual Parade of Playhomes will be held on April 1st through May 6th. The playhomes will be on display in the American Tabacco District in downtown Durham.
Participate in the fundraiser for child abuse prevention by purchasing a raffle ticket (only $3/each or two for $5) and be entered to win a custom playhouse built by a local builder.
Tickets are available online at www.paradeofplayhomes.org
CLICK HERE to view the flier. |
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