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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012
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M ORNING BUZZ RegistrationDeadline is Today at 5PM
What's New in the Appraisal World - Join us for light breakfast and to learn about the current lenders' requirements, who can and cannot talk to appraisers and hear an outlook on the local market conditions.
Wednesday, October 24 - 9:00AM
WRAR Classroom - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Complimentary for All WRAR Members, Space is limited
Hosted by the WRAR Professional Development Committee
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Thanks for Taking Action Against Proposed Property Insurance Rate Increases
The recent Call for Action (CFA) telling N.C. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin to deny the proposed rate increases filed by the N.C. Rate Bureau received 658 responses. Our message has been sent loud and clear thanks to you and your clients, but there is still work ahead on this issue. Please continue to monitor www.wrar.com/govaffairs for on-going details and direct your clients to www.cfc3.org.
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Your Association wants to hear from you regarding the proposed taxpayer funded baseball stadium that would be built in Downtown Wilmington. Please answer this poll via the link above prior to Friday, October 26 at 4pm.
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Important Notice about Your Dues Statements
On Monday, October 1, your local, state & national dues statements were emailed to you via the email address that you currently have on file with us. Credit card processing for dues will not occur until November 19th. All dues must be paid by December 31, 2012 or your membership terminates. All dues are non-refundable. If you have any specific questions regarding this, please call the WRAR office at (910) 762-7400. Thank you for your membership!
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Click on the link above to learn how you can nominate a fellow REALTOR® or member for one of these prestigious annual awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Salesman of the Year, Sally Noffsinger Scholarship, Allied Member of the Year, Cathy Clark Memorial, Hall of Fame, and the Paul Sullins Community Service Award!
All nomination forms must be submitted by Nov. 2, 2012 at 12PM. Winners will be announced at the 2012 4th Quarter Meeting & the 2013 WRAR Installation Banquet. Questions? Contact LPetelinkar@WRAR.com.
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 COMMERCIAL DAY 2012
All WRAR Members are encouraged to join the RCASENC for this informative event. Join us as the experts below deliver an intriguing presentation about the overall economy and commercial markets at the local, state and national levels. Select each name below to learn more about them.
Presentation will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Rob Kaiser, Publisher at Greater Wilmington Business Journal. We are opening this event up to our community leaders and business professionals as well as the media/press to attend, so please help spread the word. Non-members must register online here.
Tuesday, October 30 - 8:00am to 12:00pmBreakfast served at 8:00am, Program begins at 8:45am
REGISTER NOW
Sponsored by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal
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 HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL Grab your fanciest mask and costume and join the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation for some great Halloween fun while:
- Raising funds to support local non-profits as well as the REALTORS® Helping REALTORS® Fund
- Having the chance to WIN incredible prizes during the raffle - 32" HDTV, Gift Baskets and more!
- Competing to win the titles of Best Costume and Best Mask - $50 cash prize goes to each winner
- Enjoying complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine (included with ticket)
Friday, October 26 - 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Cost: $15 Per Person, Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE WRAR OFFICE
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Proposed Property Insurance Rate Increases
MEETING: N.C. DOE & Natural Resources - Oct. 30 & Nov. 1
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GET ACTIVE! Legislative Committee Opening
WRAR is looking for two (2) residential REALTORS® to serve on the Legislative Committee for a two (2) year term beginning January 2013. The committee meets once a month for about an hour to discuss pertinent issues affecting the industry. If you are interested in serving, please contact Kathleen Riely at kriely@wrar.com. |
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BEST PRACTICESMultiple-Offer Procedures for the Listing Agent Listing brokers should have a substantive discussion with the seller when the listing agreement is executed. The discussions might include:
a) Multiple offers are a good thing! Read More GENERAL SAFETY Don't be greedy. If you're suspicious, it's better to walk away from a listing or a showing. Read More RAPATTONI MLS Tablet Interface Now Available to All Users Watch Video of Features or just try it out by logging into the MLS from your device. Questions about it? Contact Rapattoni at 866.730.7114, Support ID# 825 REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR) Why do broker widgets show up on my listings and reports? Learn more TECHNOLOGY A to Z in Excel - Learn More about Microsoft Excel SUPRA Agents Leave Your Business Card
Participants and Subscribers when showing property on which a KeyBox is used are requested to leave their business card at the property. NOTICE: DO NOT place business cards inside the electronic KeyBoxes.
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SAVE THE DATES 2012
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4th Quarterly Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5
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NCAR PARTNER
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As a partner with NCAR, a la mode will offer NCAR members 20% off retail prices on original orders. Just identify yourself as a NCAR member when talking to us about your order or enter the promo code NCAR when placing orders through the a la mode website.
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NAR PARTNER
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 Through the REALTOR Benefits® Program, members can receive a 10% discount on the e-PRO® Day 1/Day 2 bundle delivered via REALTOR® University. Visit the e-PRO® website and enter code EPRONOW upon checkout, or call 877-397-3132.
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REALTOR® Mag's
30 Under 30 Deadline - January 15, 2013
Every year REALTOR® Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry. Any REALTOR® member of NAR who is 29 years old or younger on May 31, 2013, and who has not been profiled in a previous "30 Under 30". For application and more info, Click Here. |
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