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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Deadline is 5PM Today to Register for the
2012 Annual Meeting and Election!

Learn more and register today via the info below under "Upcoming Events" or visit www.WRAR.com. We hope to see you there!

Local Home Sales Stats for August 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 September 12, 2012.

Local Home Sales Stats for August 2012

Related Media Coverage

 LOCAL & STATE

New Disclosures Required Beginning October 1

SUPRA Users: Don't Upgrade to iPhone 5 Before Reading This First

Officials Warn Homeowners of Potential Deed Scam

September 2012 NCAR Insight Online Magazine

The Great Transformation: YBC Becomes YPN!
Young Professionals Network of WRAR
Your Association is pleased to announce that its Young Brokers Council has transformed itself. It is now called the Young Professionals Network of WRAR. This change was made so that it would be connected NAR's National YPN Network.

As an official local YPN network, this group will now have access to tons of more opportunities, tools and resources than ever before. This group is geared for young real estate and business professionals ages 18-39; however, members 40+ are always welcome to participate.  

Interested in joining or renewing your involvement?
Contact Caitlin Hoffman at CHoffman@WRAR.com or Chair Tyler Pegg at tyler.pegg@coldwellbanker.com. You can also just attend their next scheduled meeting on October 17, 12PM at Brixx in Mayfaire. Click Here to view photos from this group's last outing at Courts and Sports. Like Us on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter also.

The 2012 WRAR Election is open until this Thursday, 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.

WRAR Property Management Council Calling All Property Managers!
Join the WRAR Property Management Council at their next meeting on September 19 at 9AM in the Conference Room at 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. Come meet your peers and discuss problems and find solutions - you're are not alone. Last meeting, we discussed that the new law allowing partial payment of rent may still be the basis for proceeding with eviction rather than requiring the eviction to stop. A win for property managers and owners! More questions prior to this meeting? Contact Lois at Lois@WRAR.com or Chair David Dougherty at David@DavidDoughertyHomes.com.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

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 REALTORSŪ & 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
  • 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 REALTORŪ 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 REALTORŪ 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 2012  
Grab your fanciest mask and costume and join the Wilmington REALTORSŪ Foundation for some great Halloween fun while:
  • Raising funds to support local non-profits as well as the REALTORSŪ Helping REALTORSŪ 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

Fed's Latest Move Could Bode Well for Home Buyers

The Market Gets Competitive for Home Buyers

More Home Owners Lifted From Underwater

Housing Progresses, But Has it Recovered?

Back-to-School Mentality Drives Housing for Fall

Survey: Americans' Attitudes Shift About Housing

Number of Improving Housing Markets Grows

September is REALTORŪ 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

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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

 

City Reaches Agreement to Build Baseball Stadium

VIDEO: How to Add an Open House in Rap MLS

Home Owners Who Shop More Save More

How to Ensure Your Seller Stays Happy With You

Another Sign That Home Prices Have Hit Bottom

 

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

TIPS OF THE WEEK


BEST PRACTICES

Good Practices for All: During Negotiations
When listing and selling brokers negotiate an offer, keep the discussion professional. Seek a win-win for the buyer and seller.

Read More      

 

GENERAL SAFETY  

Let potential buyers take the lead when exploring a home, with you following behind. Avoid going into the basement or confined areas with a prospect. Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Check out the hardware guidelines for using Rapattoni - Learn More   

 

REALTORSŪ 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

Charging Your ActiveKEY
Use only the provided wall charger or optional car charger. Using any other charger may damage your ActiveKEY. Note: Connecting your ActiveKEY to your computer with the USB cable will not adequately charge your key. Most computers do not pass enough charge through the USB cable to offset a cellular radio's consumption.

SAVE THE DATES 2012
 
4th Quarterly Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5



 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

NCAR Government Affairs Update 09/14/12

Oceanfront Shorelines & Setback: Interactive Mapping

GOP Taps Davis to Take Over House Seat

N.C. Elections Board Reviewing Names of Purportedly
Dead Voters


State Senator Bill Rabon to Serve on Bike/Ped Committee

D.R. Horton to Return Mineral Rights to Homeowners

Path Under Drawbridge Would Link Cross-City Trail
with Airlie Road


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

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