In This Issue
4 Tips for Improving Your Business in 2012
Mind Reading Computers?
5 App Recommendations
Angry Birds Christmas Lights
Dues are Due!!
ACAR Office Holiday Closures
Save the Date: Circle of Excellence, March 10th
CALENDAR 
December 23
Noon
ACAR Office Closes

December 26
ACAR Office Closed
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Greetings!    

 

As we look back and evaluate the year behind us, it is amazing how much has happened. The real estate industry has had challenges that we thought seemed insurmountable, and yet, we pushed ahead and endured. We've seen the industry tested at every turn, but here we are. 

  

Together, we survived and the Treasure Valley market is beginning to shine. 

 

If the goal for the last few years has been to survive, 2012 will be the year to thrive. We'll do everything we can to make that happen.

 

From all of us at ACAR, we want to wish you and your family a joyful and wonderful holiday!  We are looking forward to the new year!

 

Sincerely,

The Staff at ACAR

4 Tips for Improving Your
Business in 2012

 Business Plan

1. What's working and what isn't?

 

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your current marketing plan. Identify your talents and skills and try to match new strategies to take your business in 2012 that matches your skillset. "If you want to try something new - for example, the mailing of postcards to reach a new farm - make sure you have enough resources to cover the cost of the project for a period of at least six months," 

 

Tips 2, 3 and 4 

Keyboards and mice may seem like clunky artifacts of the past within the next five years, pushed aside in favorCrystal Ball of the ultimate user interface: the human mind.

 

That's according to IBM, which just published its '5 in 5' forecast: a prediction about five innovations that will fundamentally change our world within the next five years. The most head-turning prediction: we'll be able to use the power of our minds to operate machines.

 

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5 Recommendations

 

Nowadays, no matter what life throws your way, you can usually say, "There's an app for that."

 

"App" is the term for a software application that runs on your smartphone or tablet computer. Who wouldn't welcome some new apps that can help you stay on top of your game and juggle the demands of running an office, selling properties, and advising sales associates? Associates will also appreciate any tips you can offer on which apps will allow them to get more done in less time.

 

Keep Reading

  

 

Angry Birds Christmas Lights - You Know You Want to Play!

 

This time of year, it is fun to take a break and do something silly!  We saw this clip and thought of you.  Wouldn't you like to be their neighbor? 

AngryBirdChristmasLight

 

 

REALTORŪ Dues Coming Due

 

ACAR Office Will Close Early
December 23rd
Christmas Holly
Save the Date!

 

2012 Circle of Excellence Banquet

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Boise Centre on the Grove
 
For a list of production categories and other event details, click here.
 

 

 ACAR is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation with two wholly owned subsidiaries: the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and the REALTORŪ Community Foundation. The MLS operates as a taxpaying corporation, while the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.