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Don't miss out on this event - 2 weeks away!
KAR Annual Convention & Expo
Northern Kentucky Convention Center & Embassy Suites Covington, KY September 25 - 27 Register now - attendees have the chance at a $500 cash and other great door prizes. Over 20 hours of CE, including ethics, will be offered from top names in the industry ( Jeff Turner and Doug Devitre). Also on hand is special guest "Papa John" John Schnatter and comedian Tom Mabe. Many great perks with each registration include: * Installation Dinner (Tuesday night) * REALTOR® Fun Night with Tom Mabe * KAR Reception and RPAC Event * The Expo and Grand Opening * Door Prizes at Lunch * Exhibitor Roundtables * Over 20 hours of CE planned including ethics * SFR Certification Course (separate reg.) Register or find out more here Target:RPAC is being held once again - darts are now available for purchase with the chance to win over $2,500 in cash and prizes by stepping in the "Money Machine." Find out more here. Hotel rooms are filling up. The Embassy is sold out so the Marriott is the next best option. Rooms must be booked by Friday to receive the KAR discount rate of $169 (includes wi-fi and pedway access to the Convention Center). Call 859.261.2900 or book online.
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Top 10 threats facing real estate
Big-picture perspectives of the real-estate market are rare, as professionals tend to focus on their corner of the real-estate world-be it residential or commercial, funding or construction. But that's exactly what the Counselors of Real Estate, an international professional group, assembled recently, identifying the top 10 issues facing all real estate in the next three decades. The group of high-profile thinkers came up with a list that focuses on themes from demographic trends to global uncertainty and their effects on real-estate markets. Read More |
Short Sale & Foreclosure Course (SFR)
Short Sales & Foreclosure (SFR) Certification CourseTuesday, September 25 Covington, KY - Embassy Suites 9am - 5pm ABR, CRS and GRI elective and 6 hours law CE credit. Group Discounts: 1 person - $125, 2 - 4 people - $100 each, 5 or more - $75 each, Audit (already SFR certified) - $75Register here |
GEICO: the newest KAR affinity partner
KAR and GEICO are working together to bring exclusive savings to members. Contact GEICO for a free quote on auto, homeowners, renters and motorcycle insurance to see how much you could be saving. And don't forget to mention your KAR affiliation, you could qualify for an exclusive member savings opportunity. Visit the link below for an online quote or call 1-800-368-2734 for your free rate quote by phone. Read More
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Get Kentucky CE with NAR online courses
You can now take several NAR Certification and Designation courses online for Kentucky CE credit. Each course counts as 3 hours elective CE. These courses also count as GRI elective credit and may count towards more than one certification and/or designation. Prices vary from course to course. - At Home With Diversity - BPOs: The Agent's Role in the Valuation Process - e-PRO Certfication Program: Day 1/Day 2 Bundle - Real Estate Marketing Reboot: Innovate > Relate > Differentiate - RPR: Real-Time Data, Maket Knowledge, Informed Consumers - SRES: Seniors Real Estate Specialist Register Now (click the blue box that says "Kentucky Continuing Education")
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GRI: Be the first pick!
GRI is the only designation you don't have to pay or renew to keep. Based on 2011 survey data, the median income of REALTORS without a designation was $26,900 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $49,300. A difference of $22,400. Need another reason to earn the designation - all GRI courses count towards CE. A change for this year is the GRI specific electives will not be offered, however, any NAR certification or designation course hours - online or classroom - will count as GRI elective hours, call KAR for more info 800.264.2185. GRI courses- GRI 2: Smart Marketing - Nov 1 & 2 - GRI 4: From Offer to Contract to Closing - Oct 24 & 25 - GRI 5: Systems for Success - Oct 15 & 16 Find out more and register
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LeadershipKAR - applications for leaders accepted
Would you like to join the ranks of some of the most successful REALTORS® from around the state? You can by becoming part of the LeadershipKAR program, offered by the Kentucky Association of REALTORS® since 2002. Recognizing that leadership development is an essential element in the process of improving your Association and profession, KAR attempts to identify emerging REALTOR® leaders in the state, encourage them with motivational activities and assist in sharpening their leadership skills in the hope they will exert a strong positive influence on the future of the Association and profession. Apply Now
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This is the year for ethics, due by Dec. 31
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training for the current cycle running January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2012. Failure to complete the required ethics training will be considered a violation of a membership duty and could result in membership suspension or termination. REALTOR® members can verify ethics completion by checking with their primary local association and should notify the primary local association when their requirement is completed. Online: Know the Code: Real Estate Ethics (also counts as 6 hours CE) click to registerClassroom Courses:
Ethics & Real Estate (counts as 3 hours CE) - Madisonville Ethics & Real Estate (counts as 3 hours CE) - Owensboro
Convention Course:Is it Ethical To... (counts as 3 hours CE) click to register (included in registration)
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Save up to 30% on UPS shipping
KAR members can save up to 30% off UPS Express air and international shipments. All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers outstanding reliability, greater speed, more service, and innovative technology. UPS guarantees delivery of more packages around the world than anyone, and delivers more packages overnight on time in the US than any other carrier.
Members currently enrolled in the UPS Savings Program must re-enroll to take advantage of this new exclusive offer.
KAR members can save:
* Up to 30% on UPS Next Day Air® and Worldwide Express®
* Up to 23% on UPS 2nd Day Air®
* Up to 10% on business services at The UPS Store®
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Save $40 on e-PRO certification plus free webinar
NAR's e-PRO® curriculum shows you how to use the latest social media technologies and create an online presence-vital to reaching today's hyper-connected consumers. Enter code 'RU2642LLI' during check out and receive $40 off the e-PRO® bundle plus the '10 Essentials Skills for Facebook Marketing' archived webinar for free, a $9.95 value. This course also counts as 3 elective CE hours in KY.
Register here
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KHC's offers FHA Streamline 203K Program
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) now has an FHA Streamline 203K Purchase and Refinance Program to help your clients help rebuild and stabilize their neighborhoods! The FHA 203K Streamline Program is the primary program for the rehabilitation and repair of single-family housing. The program provides up to $35,000 toward repair/rehabilitation of the property.*
Borrowers can combine funds needed to purchase with funds needed to repair or rehabilitate their new home.
* Purchase and then renovate a home with one loan.
* Finance up to an additional $35,000 into the mortgage for the labor and materials.
* Reduce utility costs by adding energy-efficient options into the home.
To find out more about this program for your clients, please contact KHC's Cindy Bradley, loan production manager, toll-free in Kentucky at (800) 633-8896 or (502) 564-7630, extension 347; TTY 711; or e-mail cbradley@kyhousing.org.
*Property value must be sufficient to purchase or refinance and complete rehabilitation.
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Need referrals? Advertise in the KY REALTOR Magazine
New for KAR members, the chance to advertise in the only state-wide real estate publication is now available. Limited space is available so act now to be included. Pricing is affordable. To learn more, email hcooper@kar.com, call 800.264.2185 or click here. |
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KAR Affinity Partners
GEICO (New Program) Contact GEICO for a free quote on insurance to see how much you could be saving. And don't forget to mention your KAR affiliation, you could qualify for an exclusive member savings opportunity.
UPS (New Program) KAR members can save up to 30% on UPS shipping. Members currently enrolled in the UPS Savings Program must re-enroll to take advantage of this new exclusive offer. Showing Suite
Get feedback on your listings, improve communication with your sellers, and set yourself apart from your competition with HomeFeedback®.
Drug CardAs a member, you, your family & friends may be able to lower your prescription drug costs. Nationwide InsuranceOffering you a special insurance program that could save you up to $500 with special rates on your auto policy. Read More
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Broker Involvement
Program
Get involved in a program that will boost Kentucky's Call-for-Action response rates. If you are a real estate broker in Kentucky, please enroll (it's free and easy), and if you are an agent, please encourage your broker to join this effective network of broker leadership in public advocacy for REALTORS® across the United States. Learn more and enroll here (to enroll, click the "Join the Program" button on the left side) |
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