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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013
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 ONLY 12 SEATS LEFT!
Live Realtor Property
Resource Training is
This Week!
Get introduced to the power of Realtors Property Resource: a database of over 147 million property records built from public record and assessment information. Then, MLS data is added, vital information to create the exclusive RVM - the most reliable valuation model available.
On this foundation, RPR adds layers of data integrations including mortgage, lien data, plat maps, flood zone maps, school information, just to name a few! Generate comprehensive buyer and seller reports in seconds, and provide powerful analytics to determine values and list prices. This NAR member benefit is yours as a member of WRAR and NAR; don't miss this session to take advantage of this great new member benefit at no additional cost to you. Please bring your mobile devices with you!
Thursday, March 7 at 9:00AM*
WRAR Classroom - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Instructor: Sam Ibrahim, Vice President of IT at Intracoastal Realty
*Registration Deadline is Tuesday, March 5.
Class is one hour, plus time to help members set up their own accounts afterwards.
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Are You a Veteran? Please Submit Your Name
On Monday, May 13 at 6:15pm, just preceding the May NAR Legislative Meetings in Washington DC, NCAR President Patrice Willetts, along with Asheville GAD Mike Butrum, will be placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Patrice would additionally like one male and one female veteran member of NCAR to participate in the ceremony with her.
If you are a Veteran and member of WRAR who would like the opportunity to participate in this ceremony with President Willetts, please send an email to dpeterson@ncrealtors.org no later than March 15. The two veteran's names will be drawn from a hat and those selected will be notified by March 20 with event details so that they can make travel plans to be in Washington on May 13. |
Calling All Property Managers!
Join the WRAR Property Management Council at their next meeting on March 20 at 9AM in the WRAR Conference Room at 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. Come meet your peers, discuss problems and find solutions - you're not alone! Contact Lois at Lois@WRAR.com or 910.202.1584. Click Here to register for this meeting! |
 FORUM: National Flood Insurance Program
Why should you attend the Forum?
> To learn the truth about the NFIP -
How solvent is it? How long will it be around? Who does it impact?
> To discover why having flood insurance is important and what happens if a homeowner doesn't have it
> To get clarification on the current statutory limits on coverage of multi-business commercial structures
> To get educated on what forms are required for disclosure and what new legislation means for your clients AND MUCH MORE!
Wednesday, March 13 from 8:30AM to 12:30PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Complimentary for Members & Guests
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Economist Makes Bold Statement on Home Prices
Pending Homes Sales Continue to Rise Nationally
Housing Market Said to be on Sustained Growth Path
Seller Shortage Plagues Many Markets
FHA Largely to Be Spared 'Sequester'
60% of Single-Family Renters Plan to Buy Within 5 Years
2013 NAR Good Neighbor Award
Do you know someone who is deserving of REALTORŪ Magazine's Good Neighbor Award? NAR wants to hear from you! Good Neighbor Award Winners receive $10,000 grants for their charities, as well as national and local publicity for their cause. Winners will also be flown to the NAR annual conference where they will receive their award in front of thousands of fellow REALTORSŪ. Past winners all report that their charity benefitted from additional donations and volunteers as a result of the exposure.
Winners are named each October. Anyone can nominate a Good Neighbor (a colleague, co-volunteer, spouse, AE), but the nominee must be a member of the National Association of REALTORSŪ. Follow the link above, then fax 910-762-9860 or email lois@wrar.com a copy of your entry form. Deadline: May 20, 2013, 6:00PM EDT. If you have any questions about this award, contact Sara Geimer at sgeimer@realtors.org or (312) 329-8296.
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BEST PRACTICES
Short Sales for the
Listing Agent
You should memorialize all lien holder conversations and provide a copy to the seller and the lien holder.
Read More
OPEN HOUSE SAFETY
Don't antagonize potentially dangerous drivers by mimicking their gestures or aggressive driving. Let it go!
Read More
RAPATTONI MLS
Rapattoni's Learning Center is a valuable resource for new users to get acquainted with the system. Once logged into Rapattoni, highlight your "Help" menu and select "Learning Center" to access.
RPR
If you would like to access RPR from your mobile device, check out this 5 minute video on how to set it up. RPR Mobile Class
TECHNOLOGY
When having technology problems on your computer, the easiest way to describe the problem to IT is recording steps. If you are using Windows 7, the Problem Steps Recorder is the best way to recreate your problem. Read More
SUPRA
KeyBox Shackle
Will Not Release?
If you hear the shackle click but the shackle does not release, select "Release Shackle" again and try turning the KeyBox upside down taking the weight of the KeyBox off of the door knob. It also helps to press in on the shackle while it is releasing.
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NAR PARTNER
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NAR's March MVP Member Offer
YOUR ACTION:
Customize Your Own Real Estate Facts Stories
YOUR REWARD:
Media Relations for RealtorŪ Associations-Download > View Reward > A $9.95 Value > You have until April 30, 2013 to order your Media 101 Kit for Associations-Download product/claim your Reward from the Realtor.org/Store before it expires.
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NCAR PARTNER
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AT&T is offering exclusive discounts to members of the NC REALTORSŪ! 10% Discount off monthly access charges, Handset and Accessory Discount in AT&T COR locations. Learn More *Login required.
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Nationwide Open House Weekend - April 20 & 21
Legislative Breakfast - April 26
Annual Meeting and Election - September 5
Holiday Meeting and Awards Luncheon - December 4
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