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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Listingbook AINew MLS Tool
Your MLS is excited to announce that the Listingbook AI client servicing platform will be available to all MLS Members on December 10!  Click the link above to learn more about this and register for Exclusive Training events held by Listingbook staff at the WRAR Office on December 6 & 7. Read more via link above and sign up for one of the training sessions.

STATS CORRECTION
Click the above link to view these and all of the latest local residential market statistics based upon data pulled from your MLS on November 13. When first released last Monday, some of the stats were inaccurate. The stats were immediately revised and updated as soon as the error was noticed that afternoon.
> Star-News: Revised Figures Show Strong October for Home Sales

 LOCAL & STATE

Unlimited Calls to NCAR Lawyers Every Weekday

Follow the link above for full details of proposed amendments which will be voted on by the membership at the 4th Quarterly Meeting and Holiday Luncheon, December 5, 2012. Your Board of Directors already approved this Bylaws provision on Thursday - WRAR & MLS meeting minutes can be found here.

Correcting a Property Disclosure Form Prior to 01/01/13?
NCREC says: For those properties placed on the market prior to January 1, 2013 that require a corrected Disclosure Statement pursuant to G.S. 47E-7, the new form will be used. You will find the new form on NCREC.gov under Consumer Forms and by the following link: Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure (effective as of January 1, 2013). More info about the new form is also available on page one of the October 2012 Bulletin.

Deadline for All Dues to be Paid is December 31,
Other Important Billing Details

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!

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

MORNING BUZZ: A&I Fire Restoration - November 29
THIS WEDNESDAY!
MORNING BUZZ:
A&I Fire Restoration

Join us for light breakfast and listen to experts discuss issues that plague your listings, new and old:
  • Fire and Water Damage
  • Mold Remediation
  • Existing Odors
  • Water Leakage
  • Lead Based Paint
Thursday, November 29 - 9:00AM to 10:30AM
WRAR Classroom - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive, 1st Floor
Complimentary for All WRAR Members

Deadline is Tuesday, November 27 at 5PM
Hosted by the WRAR Professional Development Committee

4th Quarterly Meeting and Holiday Luncheon Bring Your Canned Goods and Support the Food Bank at the
4th Quarterly Meeting and
Holiday Luncheon

Sponsored by Envision Mortgage
Come join us in celebrating the holiday season with friends and colleagues by:
  • Honoring some of this year's WRAR Annual Award Winners
  • Recognizing your 2012 Committee Chairs, NC Workforce Housing Specialists, and other volunteers/members
  • Enjoying a delicious holiday meal by Middle of the Island - Menu 
  • Cleaning out those pantries and bringing can goods to donate to Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina - monetary donations will also be accepted
Wednesday, December 5 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM
Registration at 10:50AM, Arrive No Later than 11:30AM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members & Guests
(No-Shows will be charged $15 fee.)

Deadline is Monday, December 3 at 5PM
Hosted by the WRAR Member Services Committee

Monday, December 31, 2012 - 8:00PM to 1:00AM 
The Terraces on Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive 
Proceeds to Benefit Suicide Awareness & Mental Health in our community and to honor of Monique K. Parkin. Follow link for details.

SAVE THE DATES
  • Installation Banquet - January 4, 2013 
  • REALTOR® ReCharge -  February 28, 2013 
  • Past Presidents' Luncheon - March 6, 2013 

 NATIONAL

Housing Starts Surge to a Four-Year High

Outlook for Housing Brightens, But Don't Look for a Boom

Foreclosure Discounts Vanishing

Federal Agencies Investigate Misleading Mortgage Ads

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

AGs to Congress: Extend Debt Forgiveness to Distressed Owners

Rouzer Calls for Recount in House Race Against McIntyre

With Skyway on Shelf, Officials Scramble for Traffic Solution

> For more Gov Affairs news, info & events, please Click Here.

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LUNCHEONS

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

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BIZ & TECH TIPS


BEST PRACTICES

Multiple-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:
f) Consider placing the sellers' authorization or refusal to disclose multiple offers in the margin of the listing agreement. Have the seller initial the addition.
Read More

 

STAY AHEAD OF
THE BAD GUYS
  

Let your office know where you are at all times. Arrange to call your office at a specific time and do it. No excuses.

Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Did you know Rapattoni has an FAQ section? You can more than likely find the answer to your problems here!

 

RPR  

How does RPR categorizes distressed properties?
Learn Now

 

TECHNOLOGY

Have Windows 8, but miss the old start button and menu from Windows 7? Learn How to Get It Back

 

SUPRA

Tips on Cleaning KeyBoxes
Dust and pollen can be easily removed with a damp cloth. Mold can be removed with soap and water and a little bleach, if required. Paint can be removed with Goof Off® and a terry cloth rag. This product will also remove all tape adhesive and sticker residue. (Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area to avoid fumes.)

NCAR PARTNER

AT&T Wireless 

AT&T is offering exclusive discounts to members of the NC REALTORS® - 10% Discount off monthly access charges and much more.
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Dell


Dell offers REALTORS® access to a dedicated member site and discounts on Dell business class and consumer products, as well as a wide range of electronics and accessories including printers, projectors, cameras and TVs.  > Learn More

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