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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012

LAST CHANCE - DEADLINE IS TODAY AT 5PM
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET SOCIALCANDIDATE MEET AND GREET SOCIAL 2012
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.

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

The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
$5 for Members, $10 for Guests
REGISTER NOW
Why You Should Attend the Candidate Meet and Greet Social

 LOCAL & STATE

Click on the link above to learn how you can nominate a fellow REALTOR® or member for one of these prestigious annual awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Salesman of the Year, Sally Noffsinger Scholarship, Allied Member of the Year, Cathy Clark Memorial, Hall of Fame, and the Paul Sullins Community Service Award!
2011 WRAR Awards
All nomination forms must be submitted by Nov. 2, 2012 at 12PM.
Winners will be announced at the 2012 4th Quarter Meeting & the 2013 WRAR Installation Banquet. Questions? Contact LPetelinkar@WRAR.com.







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.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

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!

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2012HALLOWEEN 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 complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks (included with ticket)
Friday, October 26 - 7:00PM to 11:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Cost: $15 Per Person, Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE WRAR OFFICE
 

 NATIONAL

Inventories Hover at Historic Lows

Builder Confidence Soars to 5-Year High

Rising Home Prices Put a Dent in Housing Affordability

Forget Foreclosures, How About 'Normal' Home Sales?

Financial Crisis Sparks Housing Commitment Phobia?

Mortgage, Credit Card Delinquencies Drop in Second Quarter

New Rules Aim for Greater Transparency with Mortgages

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 

NCAR Government Affairs Update 08/17/12

Commissioners, Council Eye Annexation, Tax Distribution

Sen. Burr Focused on Economy, National Debt

History Tells Romney He Needs N.C.

Carolina Beach Leaders Pass Beach Smoking Ban

Agencies, Groups Critical of Groin Project

State to Hold Hearings on Use of New Erosion Data

Improvement Plan Details How Wilmington Will Fix Roads and More

Romney, Ryan Stump in High Point

Poll: Americans Not Enthusiastic About Paul Ryan as Vice-Presidential Pick

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

 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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MLS, SUPRA & INFO

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

NEW SUBDIVISIONS

CHARITIES & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Presented by Alpha Mortgage

 

Membership Changes: July 12, 2012 to August 11, 2012

Are Mortgage Lenders
More Willing to Lend?


'Underwater' Officially Becomes Word

How Ryan May Shape Romney's GSE Plan 

 

Why You Should Attend the Candidate Meet and Greet Social 

 

REALTOR Store - Open House Registries - Only $13

TIPS OF THE WEEK


BEST PRACTICES

Good Practices for All: Communication is Key
Communicate with all parties in a timely fashion. Maintain communication and confirm information or documents. Alert your client to address questions to you rather than to the other party.
Read More      

 

SAFETY  

MVP Rewards Safety Webinar Registration
Register via the link above for the free safety webinar "Are You and Your Data an Easy Target?" by Aug. 31 and you will earn a "Safety In Your Home" e-Product Bundle through the MVP Program.
Read More   

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Using a PDA with Rapattoni? Here's some information - PDA    

REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)  

Need to know about Assessed value? Check this out - Assessed Value

 

TECHNOLOGY

Do you need some PowerPoint basics? Check out this article - PowerPointing!

 

SUPRA

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.

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

4th Quarterly Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5



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!

 NCAR PARTNER 
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for more information or to sign up! 


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