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March 21
Board of Directors Meeting
March 22
Lunch & Learn: Premiums, Incentives & Gifts
March 23 9am-1pm
Practical Use of REALTOR Forms
March 28
Inside Real Estate
March 29 9am-1pm Core Course
March 30
ACAR New Member Orientation
10am-1pm Ethics Seminar
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Need Balloons to Highlight Your Open House? The ACAR Store has 4 different colors available of "Open House" embossed latex balloons - only $0.25 each! |
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Greetings!
Too often, the people who come to your Web site once don't come back again. You can increase the odds of online visitors returning to your site and engaging with you by running an effective retargeting campaign.
You do a lot of work to drive traffic to your Web site. Blogging, social media, SEO, pay-per-click ads, postcard campaigns, drip messaging ... all of that can be overwhelming, and some of those things can take up a fair amount of your time and money.
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REBar Camp is BACK!- April 12th
Here is the best news it's still FREE!  Hold on to your hats REBar is back and if you joined us last year you know it's one of the hottest FREE real estate education world today. If you missed out last year don't make the same mistake twice. Want to know more about what kind of camp it will be make sure to visit www.rebarcampboise.com Registration has already begun and seats are limited! We will be heading back to the Silverstone Plaza 3405 E. Overland Rd., Meridian ID. REGISTER NOW Do you have topics/technology whatever it is you want to know more about? Well make sure to vote now on the topics you want at REBar. |
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2012 Legislative Session  The Idaho Legislature is likely to adjourn this week still needing to resolve a number of issues including a plan for teacher salaries and making a decision regarding Governor Otter's tax cut proposal. If Governor Otter's bill passed, the maximum individual income tax rate imposed on individuals would be reduced from 7.8% to 7.4%, and the maximum corporate income tax rate would be reduced from 7.6% down to 7.4% - a proposal the REALTORS Association supports.
On the bright side, Idaho is finally seeing tax surpluses which give us the opportunity to continue moving Idaho into the national spotlight in terms of being one of the most business friendly states in the Country.
Find out more about the Bills we have supported here |
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COE Plaques Available Circle of Excellence plaques and production plates are now available for pickup at the ACAR office, 9550 W. Bethel Court. If possible, please send one representative per office. |
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Nationwide Open House -April 28& 29
 For one weekend in April, REALTORS® will hold open houses in neighborhoods from coast to coast, bringing value to both buyers and sellers. The event also provides a tremendous opportunity to promote the benefits of home ownership and continue an open dialogue with consumers about the housing issues that matter most to them.
Start preparing for the Open House weekend by registering for a FREE Safety webinar -space is limited.
For more information on how to get involved,email Sarah Kestler, or call 208-947-7236.
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Home Buying Much Cheaper Than Renting
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- It's the eternal question in real estate: Should I buy or rent?
The answer has never been clearer: Buy.
In 98 of the top 100 housing markets, buying a home is more affordable than renting, according to the online real estate company Trulia. Only Honolulu and San Francisco buck the trend.
There are several reasons. Home prices are falling. Mortgage interest rates are at historically low levels. And rents are on the rise.
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Need Another Tax Deduction?  Donate your timeshare or time at your second home to the REALTORS® Community Foundation's second annual Getaway Giveway. Contact Judy McLaughlinat 947-7230 for more info. |
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Harness The Power Your Customers' Testimonial .
 Do you routinely use customer testimonials to enhance your sales presentations and strengthen your marketing material? When it comes to effective marketing and business development, a glowing endorsement from a client is the gold standard. Using testimonials is a great way to build credibility and develop rapport. In addition, customer endorsements are an effective sales tool when responding to a prospect's objections. Nothing promotes credibility faster in the mind of a skeptical prospect than a heartfelt and sincerely written testimonial from a trusted third party source.
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Building a Better Real Estate Practice- Employees, Benefits & Beyond
Join us for a hosted lunch with Ataraxis, Idaho's premier professional employer organization. Learn how today's brokers and real estate teams are finally able to cost effectively maximize employee benefits and become an employer of choice. Even ACAR has taken advantage of the innovative approach that using Ataraxis as their PEO offers and we are bringing that opportunity to you as an additional advantage of being an ACAR member.
Did you know that brokers with employees and real estate teams are eligible for large group benefits, a no admin fee 401k and many more benefits that you and your employees have been asking for access to for years? You'll learn how savvy employers are getting a jump on health care reform (and what it means to you) and what you must do coming out of this economic crisis to attract and keep the best employees as the job market warms up. This will be an information filled lunch that is sure to improve your business immediately. Limited seating. Call 208-376-0363 to REGISTER.
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Team Leaders & Brokers - Tuesday, March 27 Time: noon-1pm
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Thank You for Helping the REALTORS® Community Foundation
The ACAR REALTORS Community Foundation raised more than $7,000 via the online auction. Thank you to the following companies and individuals who donated items:
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