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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
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On Thursday, the 2012 WRAR Election opened. The voting will close on September 20 at 8:30AM. Your WRAR Candidates are:
To learn more about each candidate, click on their name above prior to casting your vote.
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Click the image above to access loads of safety tips, resources,
webinars, tools and more. Make your safety and the safety of
your colleagues priority #1 all year long! Visit www.realtor.org/safety
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WRAR Office Closed Today
Your Association Office is closed today in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen tomorrow on regular schedule.
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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!
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.
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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. You'll also be entered into a drawing to WIN two tickets to the Halloween Masquerade Ball. *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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Celebrate the First Anniversary of the WRAR Building
2012 ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION
- Meet Your New 2013 Vice President and Directors and hear other election results
- Learn About the Positive Impacted the New Building has had on Your Association
- Network with Your Fellow REALTORS® & Colleagues
- Enjoy a delicious lunch from Thyme Savor Catering - Menu
Thursday, September 20 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM
11:30AM-12PM Registration, 12PM-1:30PM Lunch and Meeting
Complimentary for Members, $15 Guests
*Late Cancellation and No-Show policy will apply.
Thank You Sponsors!
- Platinum - Cunningham & Company Mortgage Bankers
- Gold - Alpha Mortgage
- Silver - Envision Mortgage Corporation and Chrystal Fray,
State Farm Insurance
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- FREE Seminar - "Getting Referrals Using Social Media"
- Lunch and Partner Fair - Business casual attire
Wednesday, September 26 - 11AM to 3PM
Country Club at Landfall
800 Sun Runner Place, Wilmington, NC 28405
Learn more and register by Sept. 25 via the link above.
Questions? Call Connie at 910.509.6561
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The Truth About Short Sales
Join your fellow REALTOR® and 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!
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 8:30AM to 12:30PM
$5 for WRAR Members, $7 for Guests
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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 complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine (included with ticket)
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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NAR PARTNER
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 FedEx, a proud participant in NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program, is pleased to offer REALTORS® a variety of special discounts on FedEx® shipping solutions and FedEx Office® products and services. Enrollment is free, and there are no minimum requirements. Learn more!
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BEST PRACTICESGood Practices for All: Communication is Key
Remember, we advocate for our clients but REALTORS® must never become adversarial toward one another. Read More
GENERAL SAFETY
Be careful how you dress. Flashy or expensive jewelry might attract the wrong kind of attention. Read More
RAPATTONI MLS
Having a problem with a RETS request? Go here to learn what to do.
REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)
Do you need a few tips with Microsoft Excel? Read up on the basics here.
TECHNOLOGY
Your first visit to RPR?
Click Here to see what you need to do.
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.
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SAVE THE DATES 2012
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4th Quarterly Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5
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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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NCAR PARTNER
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Outstaffing provides members a turnkey employment service that reduces your business risk and liability while providing excellent employee benefits to YOUR staff. www.outstaffing.com/ncar/
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