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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012

Click the above link to view these and all of the latest local residential market statistics based upon data pulled from your MLS on Dec. 10.
 
Local Home Sales Stats for November 2012
 
 

 LOCAL & STATE

WRAR Office Closed Next Monday and Tuesday
Your Association office will be closed on December 24th and 25th, but will be back on regular schedule December 26th. Happy Holidays! 
Forbes: N.C. #4 Best Business State

NC Stands to Lose Jobs, Defense Work If U.S. Falls Off 'Fiscal Cliff'

New Shopping Center Planned for South College

New Census Product Details Area's Poverty Rates
 
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. 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 

2013 INSTALLATION BANQUET 2013 INSTALLATION BANQUET
  • Come support your new WRAR President, R.J. Alex of Century 21 Sweyer and Assoc., as he and your 2013 Officers and Directors are installed
  • Find out the winners of the REALTOR® of the Year, Salesperson of the Year and Hall of Fame Awards
  • Network and socialize with your peers & colleagues
  • Enjoy authentic Greek Cuisine from Angie's of Chris' Restaurant
Friday, January 4 - 6:30PM to 11:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Semi-Formal Attire, Black-Tie Optional
$25 for Members, $30 for Non-Members & Guests
*Ticket price includes two complimentary drink tickets

REGISTER NOW
Deadline is Monday, December 31 at 5PM
Hosted by the WRAR Member Services Committee

Coming as a group? RESERVE YOUR OWN TABLE!
Contact Caitlin at CHoffman@WRAR.com or 910.202.1586 prior to
December 31st to reserve your table of 10. Fee of $50 applies.

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.

2013 SAVE THE DATES
  • REALTOR® ReCharge -  February 28
  • Past Presidents' Luncheon - March 6
  • Nationwide Open House Weekend - April 20 & 21
  • Legislative Breakfast - April 26
  • Annual Meeting and Election - September 5
  • Holiday Meeting and Awards Luncheon - December 4  

 NATIONAL

Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall

Foreclosure Starts Fall to 6-Year Low

U.S. Job Market Could Get a Lift from Low Housing Inventories

9 Steps for Showcasing a Listing During the Holidays

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

New Hanover Commissioners Name Thomas Wolfe
to Fill Open Seat


Committee Appointments Hint at Dynamics of County Board Membership

Sen. Bill Rabon Chosen to Co-Chair Senate Finance Committee

North Carolina Takes Step Forward in Offshore Wind Hunt

Transportation Panel Backs Next Step on New Bridge Crossing

Local Boards Lack Democratic Representation

ABC Chairman Front-Runner for New Hanover GOP Nomination

New Hanover School Board Will Consider $284M Bond

Berger Sworn In, Rejoins CFPUA Board

McCrory Gets More Outside Prep Help for NC Gov

Sidbury Project Pending City Council Approval

NC Legislature Even More Full of Newbies in 2013

Speaker Lays Out Agenda for N.C.'s New GOP Supermajority

CALL FOR ACTION: Tell Congress to Do No Harm to Housing
> For more Gov Affairs news, info & events, please Click Here.  

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CONT. EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

GOV AFFAIRS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

CHARITY & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG


Order Your 2013 Magnetic Business Card Calendars Now While Supplies Lasts!

BIZ & TECH TIPS


BEST PRACTICES 
Multiple-Offer Procedures for the Listing Agent
Seller must ultimately make the decision, not the broker!

 

STAY AHEAD OF
THE BAD GUYS

Exercise caution when being approached by a vehicle with
blue lights at night. Call 911 to identify the vehicle, turn
on your flashers to acknowledge that you see the police car, and keep moving until you're in a well-lit area. A legitimate law enforcement official will understand your caution.

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RAPATTONI MLS

Access Listingbook via Single Sign On from Rap Homepage

 

Access Listingbook via Single Sign On from Rap Homepage  

 

RPR  

Use RPR on iPad! Even though there is not currently a tablet-specific version of the application, you can still
keeping using narrpr.com on your iPad.

 

TECHNOLOGY

Most offices are beginning to migrate over to Windows 8. Did you know you can still run two Windows 8 apps at the same time? Using the Snap Feature, Windows 8 makes it easy to run
apps simultaneously.

 

SUPRA

Agents - Log on to SupraWEB
Assign and track KeyBox Inventory. View showing activity at your listings. Create and customize reports to print or email to your clients. Smartphone users with eKEY Access can
obtain Authorization Codes and Emergency Update codes without requesting one from Supra or WRAR.
 
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