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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012

MLS SURVEY: Custom Grid Displays Training Video
Recently, your MLS released a link to a short training video on Custom Grid Displays within Rapattoni MLS. The link was posted in Broker Briefing and within your MLS notification screens. Now we'd like to hear from you! Click the link above to take a quick survey and provide us with valuable feedback by this Thursday.

 LOCAL & STATE

Get Involved and Impact Your State Association!
The North Carolina Association of REALTORS® is now accepting 2013 Committee requests. If you are interested in serving on a committee, the Committee Request form can be found on the NCAR website or Click Here. The deadline for accepting these requests is August 31.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

Short Sales Seminar: The REAL DEAL
Join your fellow REALTOR® & WRAR Director Sherri Pickard to:
  • Develop true "vision" of the current climate regard to distressed real estate
  • Gain a better understanding of how to price properties, collect documents, and what offers are acceptable
  • Discover who the players behind the scenes of a short sale decision are and what their agendas might be
  • Explore the potential future liabilities for both the REALTOR® and the homeowner if the banks change their philosophy in the future and MORE!
Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 12:30PM to 4:30PM
WRAR Classroom - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
$5 for WRAR Members, $7 for Guests
*This class qualifies for the Workforce Housing Certification. No CE Credit!

You're Invited to the
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET SOCIAL
Meet and socialize with your 2012 national, state & local election candidates - Complete List of Invited Candidates. Enjoy complimentary light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET SOCIAL 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 5PM to 7PM

The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
$5 for Members, $10 for Guests
REGISTER NOW

Costco Wholesale Business Before Hours Event by COSTCO
Come enjoy refreshments, hear a guest speaker, network with fellow local business professionals and more - even win raffle prizes! More details coming soon.

Tuesday, August 14 at 8:00AM
Reserve your spot by emailing w635mbr@costco.com or contact
our Marketing Rep Pam Stephens at 910.547.8755.

YBC Networking Social at Courts & Sports YBC Networking Social
Join your WRAR Young Brokers Council to socialize and play with friends and colleagues at one of Wilmington's newest sports & game venues - cornhole, bocce ball, volleyball and more! Plus, relax after a long day at the office and enjoying some complimentary hors d' oeuvres, cash bar.

September 5 - 6:00PM to 8:00PM  |  Courts and Sports Bar & Grill
*This event and council are open to WRAR Members and guests of all ages.

Buttoned up, he isn't. But wickedly smart and entertaining he is, which is why being a witness to Brian Copeland's keynote address at the 2012 NC-SC REALTORS® Conference & Expo (in Savannah on Sept. 8-11) is worth nearly attending all by itself. How good is this guy - a social media star - from Nashville, Tenn.? He's in the top 1 percent of all agents in his marketplace. Click the link above to learn more and REGISTER NOW!

FACT: Agents Who Attend NAR's 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo Earn More
REALTORS® who attended last year's event made at least $40,000 MORE than those who didn't attend. That's because they learn how to improve their business from real-world practitioners at the conference's 100 education sessions, plus, they access the latest technology from the expo's 400 exhibitors. Register today for NAR's 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 9-12 in Orlando, FL, to make more money appear for your business every year.

 NATIONAL

In Nearly Every Major City, Buying Trumps Renting

Case-Shiller Shows Strong Price Gains in May

FHFA Says Fannie, Freddie Will Not Reduce Mortgage Balances

Deadline Extended for Foreclosed Homeowner Reviews

Short Sale Rush Is On

Housing Market Lifts Off From the 'Bottom'

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 

U.S. House Passes RESPA Clarification

NCAR Government Affairs Update 08/03/12

Perdue Lets Sea-Level Bill Become Law

Apartment Project for Eastwood Rd. Pulled

RPAC: Go for the Gold and win an iPad

Rouzer Poll Shows Tight Race in 7th Congressional District

New Lobbyist Rankings Reflect GOP Takeover of NC Legislature

Green Groups Urge Vetoes for 'Death By 1,000 Cuts'

Democratic Convention: Clock Ticking on Test for City

Leaders to Discuss Growth in City Limits

> For more Gov Affairs news, info & events, please Click Here.

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MLS, SUPRA & INFO

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

NEW SUBDIVISIONS

CHARITIES & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

ELECTIVE COURSE:
How to Pre-Qualify Buyers for Loans #2384
$10 Elective Course - August 8th
Wednesday, August 8th
9:00am to 1:00pm
Instructor: Jeff Elias

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Presented by Alpha Mortgage

 

USDA Map Changes
in the Pipeline


Pending Sales Slip
on Tight Inventory


Loan Applications for Refinancing Surge

Buyer's Guide:
2012 Mobile Apps

 

REALTOR Store Open House Flag Kits

TIPS OF THE WEEK

BEST PRACTICES
Good Practices for All:
In General

Always have the required NCREC pocket renewal card with you for identification purposes.

Read More      

 

ROAD SAFETY  

Secure your tech gadgets and other valuables by keeping them well out of sight. Read More   

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Print drivers for the Rapattoni MLS differ some from that of other drivers. Learn More

 

REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)i

Top Features of RPR -   

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TECHNOLOGY

Want to learn about the BlueTooth Technology Basics?

 

SUPRA

Unauthorized Use of KeyBox Placing a KeyBox on a property that is not in the MLS will be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and/or suspension as determined by the Board of Directors.

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, 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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 NAR PARTNER 
Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. and NAR have partnered to provide a first-class errors and omissions (E&O) insurance program to REALTOR® members.
Learn More!

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