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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012
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Local Home Sales Stats for July 2012
Click the above link to view these and all of the latest local residential market statistics based upon data pulled from your MLS on August 10, 2012. |
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*Full details on this event are below under "Upcoming Events"
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Taxes are due September 1, 2012 and can be paid without interest through January 7, 2013. The tax office is currently accepting payments on the 2012 bills. Residents who have appealed their revaluation will not receive their tax bill until their appeal process with the Board of Equalization and Review is complete. Learn more via the link above.
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Congratulations New Workforce Housing Specialist
- Elaine Shappell - Network Real Estate
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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. Please send a copy of your NCAR Committee request to: jerry@wrar.com to become eligible for reimbursement of expenses. |
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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
$5 for WRAR Members, $7 for Guests
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You're Invited to the
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET SOCIAL
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 5PM to 7PM
$5 for Members, $10 for Guests
REGISTER NOW
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 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.
*This event and council are open to WRAR Members and guests of all ages.
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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!
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 HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2012 Grab your fanciest mask and costume and join the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation for some great Halloween fun while:
- Raising funds to support local non-profits as well as the REALTORS® Helping REALTORS® Fund
- Having the chance to WIN incredible prizes during the raffle - 32" HDTV, Gift Baskets and more!
- Competing to win the titles of Best Costume and Best Mask - $50 cash prize goes to each winner
- Enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks (two complimentary, then cash bar)
Friday, October 26 - 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Cost: $15 Per Person, Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE WRAR OFFICE
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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. LEARN MORE ABOUT ATTENDING - WATCH NOW! |
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BEST PRACTICESGood Practices for All:
In General
Respect other REALTORS®' "family time" in mornings and evenings! If possible, all phone calls should be made during normal business hours.
Read More
ROAD SAFETY
Don't host an open house alone; take along a colleague. Never show property alone at night or advertise it as vacant. Read More
RAPATTONI MLS
Your MLS system is designed to be accessible from any PC with Internet access. Since satisfactory performance of the MLS software functions may not be achieved if the computer's hardware and software are less than adequate. Please review these guidelines.
REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)
Want a schedule for live training? Click Here
TECHNOLOGY
Windows 8 will be launched October 26 - Learn More.
SUPRA
Helpful Hints Hold your ActiveKEY/FOB/iPhone Adapter within six inches of the KeyBox when you are pointing at the purple lens. In bright sunlight, you may need to shade the KeyBox as you are beaming.
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SAVE THE DATES 2012
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2012 Annual Meeting & Election - Thursday, September 20
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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NCAR PARTNER
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Vertical Response Inc. provides a full suite of self-service marketing solutions for small businesses including email marketing, social media marketing, event marketing, direct mail marketing and online surveys. All NCAR members receive a 15% discount on any email, social and survey purchases. Visit www.verticalresponse.
com/ncar for more information or to sign up!
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NAR PARTNER
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 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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