Broker Briefing: 4th Quarter 2012 MLS Zip Code Report

TOP NEWS - MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2013

Local Real Estate Market Analysis

4Q 2012 ZIP CODE REPORT

After each quarter, your MLS creates and publishes a local market zip code report for members and consumers to review. Please use the link above to read our latest analysis from your 2013 President, R.J. Alex. Share this analysis with clients!

LOCAL & STATE

2013 NCAR President Video Message:
Proposed Tax Code Revisions

Local Panel Sees Job Market's Downside,
Challenges Ahead

North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Awards

NCAR takes great pride in honoring the best in the real estate industry each fall at its Annual Convention. Below is a list of the NCAR Awards:

REALTOR® of the Year Award
Ben Ball Community Service Award
REALTOR® Hall of Fame Award
REALTOR® Regional Service Award
Rising Star Award

North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Awards

To learn about each of these Awards and how you can submit your nominations, please go to www.wrar.com/ncarawards. Deadline for all submissions is Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12PM.

SURVEY: The CDPE and CIAS Designation Courses - Would You Attend?

	Certified Distressed Property Expert > Close 4 times as many deals as an average agent > Cut short sale processing time by 50% > Know the market tomorrow through membership and more!
	Certified Investor Agent Specialist > Tap into the #1 source of repeat real estate buyers > Close faster with 50% + cash buyers > Triple your closings for each new investor client and more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us this year and get ready to "Jump" with featured speaker Doug Smith as he unleashes the power of personal motivation right here in Wilmington!

Jump! Unleashing the Power of Personal Motivation

Are you ready to jump? Isn't it time to increase your results and income by at least 25 percent this year? Join in this interesting, entertaining and highly-relevant presentation/workshop and discover:

Three "distinguishing drivers" that motivate top-producing salespeople
Six things successful real estate agents do that separate them from everyone else
Nine tips for using your personal power and motivation to your advantage this year

If now is the time for you to "jump" to the next level, now is the time to learn how! This event will also feature:

Vendor Showcase from 5:30PM to 7:30PM with several local companies highlighting products and services that will enhance your business
Delicious light hors d' oeuvres catered by Milner's Café during Vendor Showcase

Thursday, February 28 - 2:30PM to 7:30PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Tickets: $25 Per Member & Guests

Hosted by the WRAR Professional Development Committee

Interested in having a booth at and/or sponsoring this event?

Please contact Caitlin at CHoffman@WRAR.com or 910-202-1586.

2013 SAVE THE DATES

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 Slip in December, Prices Continue to Rise

Mortgage Rates Climb Higher This Week

High-Priced Listings Battle Against Low Appraisals

Short Sale Process Cut in Half or More, Freddie Mac Says

U.S. Ranked One of Most Affordable Worldwide Housing Markets

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Local Lawmakers Highlight Priorities for Upcoming Session

'Beach Nourishment' Losing Favor Terminology-Wise

Saffo's State of the City Address to be Broadcast on
Time Warner Channel 8 - January 28

City of Wilmington Downtown Safety Update

Landfill Decision Prompts Argument Over County's Solid Waste

Local Panel Sees Job Market's Downside, Challenges Ahead

New Hanover OKs Permit for Expansion of County's Landfill

New Hanover Lists Priorities, Goals for Legislative Session

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

CONT. EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

GOV AFFAIRS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

CHARITY & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Stop by the WRAR REALTOR Store for Great Deals on Everything You Need to Succeed!

BIZ & TECH TIPS

BEST PRACTICES

Short Sales for the
Listing Agent

Before you do a short sale, you should read NAR's Short Sale Workflow and consider taking classes to become knowledgeable.

OPEN HOUSE SAFETY

When prospects begin to arrive, jot down their car description, license number and physical description.

RAPATTONI MLS

Here is a list of commonly asked questions that users of Rapattoni MLS have asked. Read More

RPR

RPR is on Facebook! "Like" them to get the most up to date information as well as get answers to common questions that other users have. Click Here

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft will be releasing the Surface with Windows 8 Pro on February 9th. The Surface Pro is a portable tablet with full Windows functionality, including running current Windows applications. Read More

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.

NCAR PARTNER

Sprint

A New Year of Savings for North Carolina REALTORS® from Sprint! Save with discounts on monthly service plans through your workplace. Plus, for a limited time, get a $100 Visa® Prepaid Card for all new line activations. Click link above to learn all program benefits.

NAR PARTNER

Liberty Mutual Insurance
Your NAR member benefits include a special discounted rate on auto, home and renter's insurance from Liberty Mutual. Click link above to learn all program benefits.

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