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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Celebrate the First Anniversary of the WRAR Building
2012 ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONCelebrate the First Anniversary of the WRAR Building at the 2012 ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION
  • Meet Your New 2013 Vice President and Directors and hear other election results
  • Learn About the Positive Impact 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
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
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

 LOCAL & STATE

The 2012 WRAR Election is open until 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.

City Still Negotiating with Braves/Mandalay

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.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 4PM to 7PM
Historic Downtown Clinton, NC - Click link above for more details!

  • 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

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
WRAR Classroom - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
$5 for WRAR Members, $7 for Guests
*This class qualifies for the Workforce Housing Certification. No CE Credit!

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2012HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2012MasqBall 
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
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

Survey: Homes Are Selling Faster

Top Real Estate Execs Weigh in on Housing Recovery

Will the Presidential Election Affect Real Estate?

Why Are Mortgage Applications Falling?

More Housing Indexes Point to Pricing Rebound

More Banks Open to Short Sales

Construction Spending Posts Big Drop in July

Fannie, Freddie to Hike Loan Fees

September is REALTOR® Safety Month!
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

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Obama Promises to Protect MID for the Middle Class

Public Workshops - Wilmington/New Hanover County
Greenway Plan


PHOTOS: WRAR Supports These Candidates for NHC Commissioners

Charter Schools in New Hanover County Approved

Safelight Cities, Wilmington One of Four

$4.4 Million Funding Could Be Last Time

Covanta Contract Work Session Scheduled

Promoting Ports Among McComas' Goals in New Position

Incinerator Contract Now on the Table

Decision on Filling McComas Seat Expected Next Week

Wilmington Convention Center Hosted 113 Events in First Year

> 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

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Presented by Alpha Mortgage

 

3 Buyer Pet Peeves
When Touring Homes
 

 

Movers Hold Home Owners' Items Hostage?  

 

What Can Hurt a
Home's Appraisal
 

 

REALTOR® Store: Now Taking Pre Orders for 2013 Magnetic Business Card Calendars

TIPS OF THE WEEK


BEST PRACTICES

Good Practices for All: During Negotiations
The listing and selling brokers should be available for all negotiations, including those involving the contract, repairs, and settlement-not the closing coordinator or assistant. Read More      

 

GENERAL SAFETY  

Always take your own car for showings. When you leave your car, lock it. Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Check out the hardware guidelines for using Rapattoni - Learn More   

 

REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)

Watch video's about RPR's Top Features! Click Here 

 

TECHNOLOGY

Did you know you could make your emails send at some other time then when you actually wrote them? Learn How 

  

SUPRA

Cleaning KeyBoxes
Dust and pollen can be easily removed with a damp cloth. Mold can be removed with soap and water and a little bleach, if required. Paint can be removed with Goof Off® and a terry cloth rag. This product will also remove all tape adhesive and sticker residue. (Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area to avoid fumes.) 

  

SAVE THE DATES 2012
 
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!

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