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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012

MLS Listing Syndication Seminar - Oct 17 MLS Listing Syndication Seminar
On Wednesday, October 17, beginning at 10:30AM at The Terraces on Sir Tyler - Brian Larson, our MLS attorney, will be with us to discuss listing syndication. Much has happened in this area including national firms who are no longer syndicating listings. Brian's perspective is unique as he crafted the first broker-reciprocity policy (now known as IDX) in the nation. He is actively involved in MLS Policy issues and serves as the general counsel to many MLSs. The morning session will begin at 10:30AM, but seating is limited to 200. Click on the link below to register today!
REGISTER NOW

Memorial Services for REALTORŪ David English
Click the above link to read full obituary and service details. Please also view others in need of your thoughts and prayers here.

 LOCAL & STATE

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Council to Discuss Annexation Guidelines

City Securing Two Options for Baseball Field Site

Unemployment Down in Metro Wilmington

N.C. Construction Employment Drops 4.5%

City on Mission to Revitalize Abandoned,
Underused, Contaminated Properties


ATTENTION ALL SINGERS: Patrice Willetts will be installed as the NCAR President in January. She would like a REALTORŪ choir to perform a salute to the servicemen and women during the inaugural. If you are interested, please send an email to: Jerry@WRAR.com and tell him if you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass.

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 

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.

Two MUST HAVE Courses!
Business Planning with Zan Monroe and Bill Gallagher
Are you running your business like a business? Do you have a written plan that you are following that guarantees success?  If not, then you can't afford to miss this Business Planning class!  On October 8th, Zan Monroe will provide you with the tools to create a real estate business that will produce sales no matter what the market is doing! (GRI 201 Credit)

Have you met your NAR Ethics requirement yet? Join Bill Gallagher on October 9th for an in depth discussion of the NAR Code of Ethics, typical issues that real estate professionals are apt to encounter, and guidelines to apply when debating whether a decision is ethical. (GRI 202 Credit)

Monday & Tuesday, October 8 & 9 - 8:30AM to 5:00PM
WRAR Office - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
If you are already a GRI Designee and want to attend these
two new classes, the audit fee is only $30 per class!  
Full Course Descriptions

If you are just starting down the GRI path, then you are in for a treat!  
Learn More About the GRI | GRI Q&A | GRI Requirements

TO REGISTER:
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

Let the Fall Buying, Selling Season Begin

Pending Home Sales Decline in August

New-Home Prices Soar to 5-Year High

New Version of 3.8 Percent Tax Rumor Circulating

Home Prices Continue to Rise Over Last Year's Levels

Credit Scores Can Differ From What Lenders Use

Presidential Election Prompts Home Buyers to Wait-and-See

Shadow Inventory Threat Lessens

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
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 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

NCAR Government Affairs Update 09/28/12

NC Attorney General Sues Wilmington Mortgage Co.

Romney Paper Identifies Housing Woes

Dalton, McCrory Pitch Wildly Different Tax Plans

Site of Old Chemical Burn Pit Finally Cleared from
Federal Priority Clean-Up List


Storm of Money: 10 Ways Consumers Can Fight Back
 
With Election Looming, Endorsements Flying Around

County Commissioner Picked to Fill NC House Seat

MEETING: Carolina Beach Town Council - Oct. 3rd

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.

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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

 

How High Will Housing Prices Be in 2016?

Voting Obstacles for Foreclosed Home Owners

UPDATE: Supra eKEY
and iOS6/iPhone 5
 


N.C. Personal Income Growth Slows  

 

FHA Condo Project Approval Temporary Rules 

 

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

TIPS OF THE WEEK


BEST PRACTICES

Good Practices for All: During Negotiations
Personal property (fixtures) and a home warranty noted in the MLS or in advertisements will not convey unless included in the offer. Read More

 

GENERAL SAFETY  

Find out as much as you can about prospects, such as where they work, what they do, and how much they earn. Ask lots of questions and be a good listener. Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Tablet Interface Beta to be Released October 16
The new "touch-based" Tablet software (phase one) was initially released for beta testing in early May and the feedback we have received has been outstanding. We are continuously improving the product, and we are excited to release this powerful new interface for all of our users.      

 

REALTORSŪ PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)

Version 1.16 is Coming
 > Participate in a webinar later today at 3:30PM EDT for a demo - Register Now
  

 

TECHNOLOGY

PowerPoint Me Through This - Several Ways to Start a Slideshow!

  

SUPRA

Agents - Log on to SupraWEB
Assign and track KeyBox Inventory. View showing activity at your listings. Create and customize reports to print or email to your clients. Smartphone users with eKEY Access can obtain Authorization Codes and Emergency Update codes without requesting one from Supra or WRAR.

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



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