redtopper
  Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS�


December 05, 2011 :: IN THIS ISSUE

 

 

Association Buzz

 Classes & Events  

Tool Kit

News & Information 

BoardAnnouncement2012 Board of Directors Announced

Bonnie Casper will be sworn in on Tuesday, December 6 along with her fellow board members.  Click here to get the press release. Don't forget, advance registration is requested by noon to attend tomorrow's installation ceremony.  

back to top

TRISTAR Realty



OctoberPendingSalesNAR: Pending Home Sales Jump in October
The Pending Home Sales Index
 surged 10.4 percent to 93.3 in October from 84.5 in September and is 9.2 percent above October 2010 when it stood at 85.5, according to the index released by the National Association of REALTORS.  Read more.   

back to top

SpecialAdvisoryBe Advised: Summary of Changes to Regional Sales Contract

A revised Regional Sales Contract (RSC) has been developed and is being released effective January 1, 2012. There are significant changes in the new version of the RSC, as well as revisions to related forms like the Jurisdictional Addendum

Regional Contract Classes to be held on 12/16, 12/21, and 12/28. Stay tuned for details. 

HolidayPartyTaste & Toast at the YPN Holiday Party

Join the Young Professionals Network (YPN) for its 2nd Annual Holiday Party.

 

When & WhereDecember 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the NAR Building in downtown DC. Register here. 

back to top 

UNLIMITEDNew 2012 SuperPass Available 

Take an unlimited number of continuing education courses during the 2012 calendar year for a one-time payment of $109. Register here.

 

HURRY! Offer expires January 31, 2012.   

back to top 

GCAARdealsEarly Bird Deals & CE Opportunities

Property Conditions Disclosure3 CE credits. Event Date: 12/7. Early Bird Deadline 12/5. 


MREC Broker Supervision3 CE credits. Event Date: 12/7. Early Bird Deadline 12/5

 

Reverse Mortgages, 1.5 CE credits. Event Date: 12/9. Early Bird Deadline 12/7.


Mortgage Basics3 CE credits. Event Date: 12/9. Early Bird Deadline 12/7. 


Creative Financing3 CE credits. Event Date: 12/15. Early Bird Deadline 12/13. 


Jumbo Financing Solutions for the Upper-Bracket Real Estate Market3 CE credits. Event Date: 12/15. Early Bird Deadline 12/13.  

back to top 

AskGCAARFREE December Lunch & Learns

Bring your questions about your current contracts or clients. Seasoned agents and rookies are welcome to attend.

DC: Instructor, Counselor's Title
 
Rockville: Instructor, Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq.
12.712.14 
REALTORsurveyInman: Holidays Are A Good Time to Sell

In a recent REALTOR Magazine survey more than eight out of 10 real estate professionals said online listing photos were particularly crucial for homes listed during the holiday season. Read more.

GCAARinthenewsGCAAR in the News 

GCAAR President Adrian Hunnings discusses the advantages of home staging.  Read more.

back to top

 NewClientProspectsDetroit Free Press: Property Donation Becoming Major Fundraiser for Non-Profits

Charities and nonprofits say there has been a trend toward property owners wanting to donate houses. When home owners donate a house, the charity benefits from the eventual sale proceeds and the donor gets a tax deduction.  Read more

 

back to top

MoCoBoardVacanciesMontgomery County Board Vacancies 

Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following boards or committees:

The deadline for application is December 23, 2011. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link.  

Like GCAAR on Facebook Like GCAAR on Facebook| Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Twitter | Watch us on YouTube Watch us on YouTube

Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS�
8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600 :: Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.590.2000 :: www.gcaar.com