The 2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House will be held on the weekend of, June 4-5, 2011. This event, which began on a local level a few years ago, is a weekend when REALTORS® across the country-and across the globe-are invited to hold open houses in their area. It is designed to drive buyers' attention and interest to homes for sale and offers opportunities to educate the public about the benefits of home ownership.

Going Global: 59 Countries, 1 Weekend 

NAR partners in 59 countries are invited to help make this a truly global event that encompasses all time zones by planning open houses for the weekend of June 4-5.

Listen to NAR President Ron Phipps discuss how the open house is going global >

We have ordered 200 REALTOR balloons from  

NAR and these are available at the office on a

first come-first serve basis.  

 (10 balloons per person limit)  

Don't look like a victim.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Pay attention to what is going on around you. Carry your keys threaded through your fingers (like brass knuckles). Stand up straight, don't hunch down, or look at the ground when around strangers. Look people in the eye, if you are looking at a person instead of the ground, it is much more likely that you could give a full description of that person to the police. 

• June 14th - The BUZZ

The June BUZZ (Brokers Unwinding with Zest and Zeal) will be held at R&R Grill from 5 to 7pm. Free appetizers will be provided and there will also be drink specials. Luke Riggsbee of Carolina National Insurance Agency will be sponsoring a drawing for a $75 gift card to R&R Grilll (must be present to win).

Congragulations to Kathy Harris of Briar Chapel for winning the $75 gift card from Bagwell, Holt, Smith at the May BUZZ.

• June 27th - Member Meeting 

Do you have a listing that hasn't sold? Is it time to consider renting? Come hear a panel of experts talk about the advantages (and disadvantages) of converting a "For Sale" to a "For Rent". Lunch is being catered by Mediterranean Deli. We will be having chicken kebobs, falafels, greek salad, hummus, greek pasta and baklava. The buffet will be available starting at 11:30 and the program will begin promptly at 12:00. This meeting is being sponsored by our generous partner Tammy Sasser at BB&T. 

  SIGN UP Today! CLICK HERE and complete the registration process.    

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       

Since April, deadly tornadoes have ripped through Missouri, Alabama, and other states-resulting in widespread devastation. Hundreds have have lost their lives, thousands have been left without homes, and the tragedy is still unfolding.

Your donation to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) will directly help those who have lost so much. To join the effort to help those affected by the disaster, you can make a tax-deductible contribution online now to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, or you can mail a check payable to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation to: REALTORS® Relief Foundation, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

The Relief Foundation already has sent a $150,000 contribution to the Alabama Association of REALTORS® Disaster Relief Fund. This contribution came directly from REALTORS® who have given to the Relief Fund in the past. The Foundation can do more for all affected areas with your help.

One of the greatest acts of kindness and compassion we can do for those around us is to give hope. Through the efforts of the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, you can help these families rebuild and, once again, have a place to call home. Please join the REALTOR® family in giving today.

Read more about the REALTORS® Relief Foundation >