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THIS WEEK'S TOP NEWS - Monday, June 11, 2012
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 MAJOR PARADIGM SHIFT -
SHORT SALE ADDENDUM Residential Forms Training is Thursday!
Sign up for the morning or afternoon training session by 5PM today via the links below under "Upcoming Events" or Click Here.
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New Online Broker Luncheon Submission Form
In our constant efforts to offer you convenient and efficient services, we've developed a new online submission form for your luncheons in Broker Briefing. By selecting the link above, which is also now posted at the top of the Luncheons page, you will be directed to a new webpage with this new form and instructions. Please read the instructions carefully following each step and filling out all required fields. This form replaces the former MS Word doc that was used and submitted via email. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Pilon at bp@wrar.com.
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DON'T GET CAUGHT IN A BIND!
Get Training on the New Residential Forms
The new residential forms will be updated and effective as of July 1st. Join us for one of two complimentary training sessions to:
- Understand what the changes are and why they were made
- Gain insight to serve your clients better
Thursday, June 14 | Register for One of the Sessions Below
Complimentary for All WRAR Members
Instructors: Jerry Panz & Patrice Willetts
*Deadline is Tuesday, June 12 at 5PM.
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 Client Lost Their Job?
SAVE THEIR HOME!
Join us for a seminar on the
NC FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FUND. This program helps N.C. Homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to job loss or other temporary financial hardships that occurred on or after January 1, 2008. Learn about program qualifications and more here.
Wednesday, June 20 - 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Complimentary for All WRAR Members & Guests
*Deadline is Monday, June 18 at 5PM.
Hosted by the WRAR Professional Development Committee
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 HomePath.com Training Seminar
Join us for light breakfast and a complete overview of the entire HomePath.com program as it relates to Fannie Mae's brand for REO homes, financing initiatives and offer submissions. Participants will receive an insider's view of how and why the HomePath program was rolled out and how it affects their business. Presentation will last 30 minutes with 30 minutes of Q&A to follow.
Wednesday, June 27 - 9:00AM to 10:00AM
Complimentary for All WRAR Members
Instructor: Clinton Howlett Jr., Century 21 Brock & Associates
*Deadline is Tuesday, June 26 at 12PM.
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Congressman McIntyre Fundraisers
WILMINGTON: The McCombies invite you to meet Congressman Mike McIntyre on Thursday, August 23rd from 5:30PM to 7:00PM at their home located at 1332 John's Creek Road in Wilmington, NC. The cost to attend is $250 per couple / $150 per individual.
BRUNSWICK: Mr. and Mrs. Walt Eccard invite you to meet Congressman Mike McIntyre on Monday, June 25th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at their home located at 2152 Arnold Palmer Drive in the Rivers Edge Community in Shallotte, NC. The cost to attend is $250 per couple / $125 per individual.
If you would like to be a sponsor of either fundraiser, the levels are: Diamond: $2,500 | Platinum: $2,000 | Gold: $1,000 | Silver: $500. Please RSVP to these events via email at mcintyreforcongress@yahoo.com. |
| U'NIQUE COMMUNITY FUND CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Womanless Beauty Pageant - Talent & Evening Wear
Please come and support these wonderful men who are willing to participate and help this local non-profit raise money & awareness for mental health in our community and honor Monique K. Parkin 1/2/1986 - 1/2/2012.
Sunday, July 22 - 6:00PM | CITY STAGE, (Level 5) on Front Street
Tickets: $15 / $20 - Cash Bar & Raffle Tickets Available
Judges: Ms. Rhonda Bellamy, Dr. Charles Kays & Mr. Tony Rivenbark
Contact Tanya Wildman 262-7577 or Karen Parkin 262-2560
View/Print Entrants Form
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 Dancing with the R's at the 2012 North & South Carolina REALTOR® Conference
Get ready for the dancing, the glamour and the glitter because this year's annual RPAC Fundraiser will be "Dancing with the R's"! The RPAC Trustees will choose five couples to compete in this year's dance competition against the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®. The event will be held on Sunday night, September 9, from 8-10pm. Any dance style from shag to ballroom and even hip-hop will be able to compete. Interested in showing off your moves? Please contact Kristin Miller at kmiller@ncrealtors.org as soon as possible.
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NCAR Government Affairs Update - June 8, 2012
Above link covers these topics and much more:
Landlord Tenant Law Revisions Bill Headed to Governor
NCAR Legislative Meetings Successful in Raleigh
NAR Supports Pilot Program to Incentivize Counseling
NC Civitas: May 2012 Poll Results
ILM Gets Nearly $4.5 Million in Federal Funds
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SELLING BROKERS
Communication is Key
Always identify yourself as a REALTOR® and educate your clients to identify you as being their REALTOR® when talking to another real estate licensee.
More Best Practices
SAFETY
13 Ways to Stay Ahead
of the Bad Guys
Take someone with you to open houses, listing appointments, and showings.
More Safety Tips
RAPATTONI MLS
Did you know that you
can use a tool called
Multi-Session?
Users of Rapattoni MLS have the option of clicking an icon on the main menu bar (which is present throughout the software) and open a new Rapattoni MLS session. Click link above to learn more.
REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)i
Did you know that one of RPR's top tools is the Historic Property Comparison Tool? Click Here to Watch Video!
TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that you can sync your Microsoft Word Documents with Google Docs? Plenty of great reasons to try it! Click link above to see.
SUPRA
Charging Your ActiveKEY Use only the provided wall charger or optional car charger. Using any other charger may damage your ActiveKEY. Note: Connecting your ActiveKEY to your computer with the USB cable will not adequately charge your key. Most computers do not pass enough charge through the USB cable to offset a cellular radio's consumption.
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SAVE THE DATES 2012
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2012 Annual
Meeting & Election
Thursday, September 20th
Halloween
Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 26th,
7-11PM Hosted by the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation
4th Quarterly Meeting
& Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5th
*To view other future membership meetings & event dates, please Click Here. Location is the WRAR Office at 1826 Sir Tyler Drive unless otherwise noted. All dates
and events are subject to change.
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NCAR PARTNER
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NCAR members will receive a 5% discount on products purchased from the NCAR catalog. Please Click Here to visit us!
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NAR PARTNER
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REALTORS®, Become Hertz #1 Club Gold® Members - FREE!Going "Gold" is the fastest way to rent and return a car, and Hertz is waiving the $60 fee for all NAR members. Click Here to learn more!
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