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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012

IMPORTANT
Deadline for All Dues to Be Paid is TODAY
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 the end of today 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!

Still Need to RSVP for the Installation Banquet?
Register TODAY before the 5PM deadline - click link above or see details below under "Upcoming Events"


 LOCAL & STATE

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
From all of us at WRAR, thank you for your membership in 2012 and your continued dedication into 2013. May your New Year be bright and prosperous! Please note...

Closed on New Year's Day Only
Your Association office is open today; however, we will be closed tomorrow on January 1. We will be open and on regular schedule January 2-4.

Other Revised Schedules:
   > Rapattoni MLS Support - CLOSED 12/31/12-1/1/13
   and 9AM to 8PM (EDT) 1/2/13-1/4/13
   > eShowings Call Center - CLOSED 12/31/12-1/1/13

New Hanover County Property Tax Deadline Approaching

MLS Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - December 20

 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.

CHARITY EVENT TONIGHT... 
U'Nique's New Year's Eve Ball 
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

Pending Home Sales Rise Again

New-Home Sales Jump to Fastest Pace in Years

4 Housing Issues to Watch in 2013

Home Prices Rose in October

Time Is Ticking on Tax Break Expiration

How 'Normal' Is the Housing Market?

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Science Panel Talks About Sea Level Rise

News: 2012 Year in Review

Potential Landfill Rules Could Cost New Hanover

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
c. Is the offer from you, the listing licensee, another licensee in your firm, or from a cooperating broker?

 

STAY AHEAD OF
THE BAD GUYS

Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.

Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Rapattoni currently supports multiple browsers. If you use add-ons with any browser, you may run into some problems while using Rap. Refer to this link to see if any of your add-ons are causing problems.

 

RPR  

If your searches are returning too many results, you can refine your search using filters to get more precise information. For more information, Click Here.

 

TECHNOLOGY

If you want quick access to the features you use the most in Office 2010, you can create a customized tab on the Office 2010 Ribbon. Refer to this link for more information.

 

SUPRA

Cold Temperatures Have Arrived!
Low temperature conditions may shorten battery life or cause the ActiveKEY to malfunction. If the ActiveKEY is below 32F, the battery will not charge. DO NOT leave your ActiveKEY in your car or any other cold environment. 
 
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