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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Congratulations Election Winners!
The following members will begin serving their respective boards in their new positions in 2013:
Congratulations Election Winners!

 LOCAL & STATE

Laurie Smith Smith Honored as a 2012 Rising Star
Recently, NCAR announced its latest class of Rising Stars - a bright, energetic group full of potential and great ideas. One of our very own has earned this prestigious honor - Laurie Smith with Realty World Cape Fear. Laurie is a part of this group that has been in the business of real estate for less than five years and is already taking the industry by storm. With her service on WRAR's Professional Development Committee and Foreclosure Task Force, along with participation in a number of fundraisers, seminars, and banquets, she has proven to be a strong asset for her association. Smith is also active in her community and has volunteered with numerous agencies throughout Wilmington. We congratulate her on her success! Read more on this year's class in the latest Insight Magazine.

Two Baseball Stadium Groups Gear Up for Campaigns

City Council Approves Baseball Agreement

Voluntary Annexation Approved

N.C. Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.7%

Click on the link above to learn how you can nominate a fellow REALTORŪ or member for one of these prestigious annual awards: REALTORŪ 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 

  • 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!

NC FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FUNDClient Lost Their Job?
SAVE THEIR HOME!
 
Join us for a seminar on the NC FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FUND. This program helps N.C. Homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to job loss or other temporary financial hardships that occurred on or after January 1, 2008.

Thursday, October 4 - 1:00PM to 2:00PM
WRAR Office - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Complimentary for WRAR Members
*Receive 1 Hour Core Credit for the Workforce Housing Specialist Cert.

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
 

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Legislative Committee Opening
WRAR is looking for two (2) residential REALTORSŪ to serve on the Legislative Committee for a two (2) year term beginning January 2013. The committee meets once a month for about an hour to discuss pertinent issues affecting the industry. If you are interested in serving, please contact Kathleen Riely at kriely@wrar.com.

The '47 Percent' of Income Tax Nonpayers: Who Are They?

New Hanover County's Trash Troubles Kicked Down the Road

Setting the Pelosi Record Straight: Both Sides' Ads Only Half True

Which Democrats Voted for Changes to Obama Administration Welfare Policy?

Goodwin, Causey Say Experience Matters in Insurance Commissioner Race

House Bill Ends Funding of Party Conventions 

State GOP Makes Campaign Push

2010 NC Law Allowing 16-Year-Olds to Pre-Register Means Thousands More Could Vote this November

New Hanover Commissioners Dump Trash Deal

County to Renovate Chestnut Street Office Building

NC Coastal Atlas Needs Assessment Survey

Participate in a Statewide Watershed Stewardship Study

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

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MLS, SUPRA & INFO

GOV AFFAIRS

CONT. EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

NEW SUBDIVISIONS

CHARITY & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Presented by Alpha Mortgage

 

FHA Condo Project Approval Temporary Rules

A Good Week for
Housing


Why Are More Buyers Canceling Contracts?

Membership Changes: August 12, 2012 to September 14, 2012

 

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

TIPS OF THE WEEK


BEST PRACTICES

Good Practices for All: During Negotiations
Share only what your client has instructed you to communicate. Without instruction from your client, avoid saying "my client will" or "my client won't" do something. Read More      

 

GENERAL SAFETY  

Always have prospects
meet you at your office the first time. Ask them for identification. If they
question you about it,
say it's company policy. 
Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Having a problem with a RETS request? Go here to learn what to do.   

 

REALTORSŪ 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

KeyBox Access Hours
Access hours are set to standard time.  From April to November, the actual access hours are one hour later than the hours set in the KeyBox due to daylight saving time.  For example, if a KeyBox is programmed for access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Standard Time the actual access hours are 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

 NATIONAL

US Home Sales
Jump to Highest
Since May 2010


Mortgage Rates Fall Back to Record Lows

Study: Housing
Shortage Looms for Low-Income Families


Some Markets See Inventories Cut Nearly
in Half


Homebuilder
Confidence Bounces Back to 2006 Levels


Foreclosures Continue
to Fall From Last Year's Levels


Rentals Getting Too Pricey for Many

Asking Prices on the
Rise in These Metros


REALTORŪ Magazine's 30 Under 30 Deadline - January 15, 2013
Every year REALTORŪ Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry. Any REALTORŪ member of NAR who is 29 years old or younger on May 31, 2013, and who has not been profiled in a previous "30 Under 30". For application & more information,
Click Here
.

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



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