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August 29, 2011 :: IN THIS ISSUE

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ROTY2011Brenda Small Named 2011 GCAAR REALTOR� of the Year
GCAAR is pleased to name Brenda Small as its REALTOR� of the Year for 2011. Brenda is currently Associate Broker and Manager of Prudential Carruthers REALTORS�, Uptown Branch, in Washington, DC. She is also a former GCAAR President and Board Member and is the Immediate Past President of the Washington, DC Association of REALTORS� (WDCAR). "She epitomizes the best of our Association," says Adrian Hunnings, 2011 GCAAR President. Read more.  

  

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UrgeCongressHurricane Irene Underscores Importance of Reauthorizing National Flood Insurance Program

The only way that a homeowner can acquire a mortgage in over 21,000 communities is through the National Flood Insurance Program. Please take action to urge Congress to reauthorize this program today. If Congress doesn't act soon, this critical program will expire on September 30, 2011. Read more.

 

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TrySomethingNewRock-Solid Approaches for Selling Success

Research conducted by the National Association of REALTORS� shows that sales agents with the GRI� designation earn at least 35% more than non-GRIs. Try something new this fall. Earn your designation with GCAAR. Learn more   

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LicenseRenewal72 Hours Before the DC License Renewal Deadline

Space is still available in the after-work class. Complete your 15 hours of CE requirements and renew your DC license before the August 31 deadline.

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RookieMeetingShorten Your Learning Curve, Tips for Rookies 
GCAAR Rookies will have an opportunity to discuss and get answers to questions regarding seller management, listing presentations, and pricing objections from Marc Fleisher, the #5 agent in the US.  

 

When & Where: September 14 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at GCAAR's Rockville Office

 

Learn more or reserve your seat now for this free event. 
 

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Rebates$1.1 Million in Rebates Available for Montgomery County Residents
Montgomery County is now offering a one-time program to help pay for the costs of upgrading your home to improve comfort, reduce energy costs, and even boost long term home value. The funds for these grants are provided for by the U.S. Department of Energy. See Announcement for Residential Rebate ProgramGet Fact Sheet.
  
    
 

Learn how you can leverage the power of video in your real estate practice. This step-by-step course from REALTOR� University is complete with real life examples of other agents. Read more.

HUDClosedDC Department of Housing and Community Development Closed Due to Power Outage  
Essential staff will be available at the office's Housing Resource Center located on the first floor of 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE to respond to public inquiries. Read more.
    
WinningWinning Strategies from Top Producers   
Join GCAAR's Young Professionals Network (YPN) for a Top Producer Panel featuring three of today's most successful REALTORS� from the DC Metro Area. Light refreshments will be served. 

 

When & Where: September 22, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Georgetown Public Library, Washington, DC

Price: Register on or before September 17 pay just $25 - admission price $40 thereafter.     
 

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