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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012

MLS Training Video: Custom Grid Displays
Watch and learn how to be more efficient with your MLS searches and reports by utilizing Custom Grids. More Questions?
Contact Rapattoni Support at 1.866.730.7114, ID# 825.

 LOCAL & STATE

Cox Wins Big During NC RPAC Raffle
WRAR congratulates Connie Cox with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage for being one of sixteen winners in this year's RPAC Technology Raffle. She received a $1,000 Sears gift card courtesy of the Winston Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®. Altogether, there were 3,336 tickets sold raising $66,720 for NC RPAC. Thanks to everyone who participated!

MLS Maintenance Scheduled for Tomorrow Night
Rapattoni will perform system maintenance on Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, 7/10-7/11, between 1AM and 9AM (EDT). Please be aware that the MLS will be unavailable during some of this time. Rapattoni understands that downtime is a hardship and they make every effort to schedule maintenance during off hours in order to minimize the impact on your business. Thank you for your patience!

iDX2
iDX2 is Here!  
Sold Data Feeds Now Available

Create more robust market reports, increase your website's relevancy and enhance your SEO strategy! HOW? Sold data from your MLS via our latest product called iDX2. Only $25 per month, per URL. Contact Aaron McCarthy for full details and get your feeds set-up today - amccarthy@wrar.com or 910.762.9998.
*Available sold data from this product solely covers the previous (1) year. 

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

Basic Trust Account Procedures Course is
Coming to the Port City!
This course is designed to instruct bookkeepers, whether licensed or unlicensed, about the Commission's rules pertaining to trust account records, maintenance issues, deposits, creating the "clear audit trail", monthly reconciliations, etc. The Commission only offers this course outside of Raleigh once or twice a year. Four (4) hours of CE elective credit will be awarded for completion of the course.

Wednesday, July 25 - 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Instructor: Bart Allen, NCREC Senior Auditor/Investigator
Tuition: $45 Per Person
Session is limited to 40 participants, scheduled according to the date the registration information is received. Walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis only. Persons reporting late for class will not be admitted and will forfeit the course fee.
Register Online at www.ncrec.gov or via this form.

 NATIONAL

Several States Try to Stall Foreclosures

US Unemployment Holds at 8.2% in June

Underwater Home Owners Say They're Unable to Move

Report: FHFA Oversight of Fannie, Freddie Falls Short

American Renters Getting Squeezed

Congress Passes Long-Term Flood Insurance Reauthorization

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 

NCAR Government Affairs Update 07/05/12

Carolina Beach Talks Beach Nourishment; Inlet Funding

SAVE THE DATES 2012
 
2012 Annual Meeting & Election - Thursday, September 20

Halloween Masquerade Ball - Friday, October 26, 7-11PM

Hosted by the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation
 

4th Quarterly Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5


*To view other future membership meetings & event dates,
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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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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

NEW SUBDIVISIONS

CHARITIES & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Presented by Alpha Mortgage

 

2013 WRAR Director Bio & Video: Don Harris

Prevent Short Sale Delays, Double-Check Paperwork

  

Are Appraisers 'Scared' to Report Rising Prices?

 

REALTOR Store Featured Item: Homeowners Book of Records

TIPS OF THE WEEK

 

SELLING BROKERS

Communication is Key

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SAFETY  

Road Tips
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TECHNOLOGY

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SUPRA

KeyBox Condition
KeyBoxes must be cleaned before returning them to the MLS office. Reasonable effort shall be made to remove dirt, grime, mold, etc. - wear and tear excepted. Staff shall refuse all dirty KeyBoxes. The Assignee shall be given three business days to clean the KeyBoxes and return them to the MLS office. When a KeyBox is not returned within three business days, staff shall bill the Assignee for each KeyBox at the current Supra replacement price plus a non-refundable fine of $10.00 per KeyBox.

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