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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012

Oil and Gas Leases Info on Landowners' Rights; 2013-14 NCRE Manual Available

 LOCAL & STATE

WRAR Office Closed Today and Tomorrow
Your Association office will be closed on December 24th and 25th, but will be back on regular schedule December 26th. Happy Holidays!

Other Revised Schedules:    
  • Rapattoni MLS Support - CLOSED December 24 & 25, December 26-28 9AM to 8PM (EDT)
  • eShowings Call Center - CLOSED December 24 & 25
NC Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in November

Membership Changes: Nov 7, 2012 to Dec 14, 2012

Study Shows ILM Economic Impact

2012 a Record-Breaking Year for N.C. Film Industry

Construction to Start on Hotel Indigo in Early 2013

N.C. Tax Collections Rise 4%  

Agent Production & Inventory Report Updated
As part of the MLS 10.48.05 update which was released on 12/13/2012, the Agent Production & Inventory Report was updated with corrected logic to prevent non-staff from running the report for other members. As part of this fix, the report's Agent ID criteria field is now available only for MLS staff and association staff. However, brokers and other authorized office staff can still generate the report for all agents in their offices by clicking the "Office Agents Production Report" option on the Office Menu.
Source: Destyn Dagle, Director of MLS Software - Rapattoni Corp.
  

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.

Team Building Workshop
  • Need some new, creative lead generation ideas?
  • Do you want to know what it takes to build a successful small or large team?
  • Do you want to hire an assistant?
This workshop is for you! Janet Faulk, Keller Williams Carolinas Regional Director, will be in Wilmington sharing these ideas and more!

Wednesday, January 9 - 11:00 AM to 1:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
This event is FREE and open to all REALTORS®
Lunch provided by New American Mortgage
Hosted by Keller Williams Realty
RSVP to Sarah Cain 910-352-7251, Email: Sara.Cain@NewAmerican.com or Wendy Elliott 910-777-2200
 
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

Existing-Home Sales, Prices Maintain Uptrend

Fannie: Housing Market Staying Resilient

Home Owners Overly Optimistic About Home's Value

Buyer Urgency Expected to Drive 2013

US Homebuilder Confidence at 6 1/2-Year High

More Real Estate Pros Optimistic About Home Values

Barclays: 'Turning Point' for Home Owners in 2013

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

BOA Fields Several Issues

Closing Tax 'Loopholes' Could Be Painful for All

Federal Agency Eyes Sites Off N.C. Coast for Wind Power Farms

Commissioners Appointed to External Boards and Committees

Sen. Thom Goolsby Tapped to Lead Two Senate Committees

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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BIZ & TECH TIPS


BEST PRACTICES 
Multiple-Offer Procedures for the Buyer's Agent   
 
Buyer agents have a duty to discover if there are multiple offers. Ask the listing broker
 
a. Are you authorized to disclose that there are multiple offers? If yes, then, 
 
b. Will you contact me if you receive any additional offers? 

 

STAY AHEAD OF
THE BAD GUYS

Upon entering a house for the first time, check all rooms and determine several "escape" routes.

Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Want to know what's new in Rap for December? Find Out Now!

 

RPR  

Stay on top of new RPR features by reading the version release notes. The most current release notes can be found here under the section titled "New Features & Coming Soon."

 

TECHNOLOGY

If you have multiple windows open on your desktop and things are getting too cluttered, it used to be a time-consuming process to close them all down. In Windows 7, you can use the Aero Shake feature to minimize everything in seconds, using a cool mouse gesture. Grab the title bar of the window you wish to keep open and give it a shake, and rejoice in a clear desktop area.

 

SUPRA

Unauthorized Use of KeyBox
Placing a KeyBox on a property that is not in the MLS will be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and/or suspension as determined by the Board of Directors.
 
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