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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013
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Click the above link to view these and all of the latest local residential market statistics based upon data pulled from your MLS on April 10.
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Click the link above to download an application and APPLY TODAY to serve on the 2014 WRAR Board of Directors. Once on this page, the application links for Director Positions and Vice President are listed 4th and 5th on this page respectively. All REALTOR® members are encouraged to apply. Deadline for the submission: May 7 at 12 noon.
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Nationwide Open House Weekend
Are You Ready? Make Plans Now!
Saturday & Sunday, April 20th & 21st
Join your fellow REALTORS® across the country by participating in the nation's largest open house campaign. For one weekend only and the third straight year, REALTORS® will hold open houses in neighborhoods from coast to coast, bringing value to both buyers and sellers. Resources, tips, media talking points, promotional materials and more are available now for participating members at:
Step up to our challenge for you to hold at least one
Open House during this weekend!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 19 @ 5PM
REALTOR® Legislative Day Bus Trip
Join your fellow REALTORS® on Wednesday, April 24 by traveling to our state capital to:
- Meet directly with our local State Senators and Representatives about what's important to us locally here in SENC.
- Discuss with them what concerns and questions you have regarding current and future legislation and its impact on the NC real estate industry.
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! This is a joint effort with BCAR, so the bus will depart from their office at 6:30AM and stop in Wilmington at the COST CO Parking Lot by 6:45AM to pick up all WRAR Members who've signed up. The bus will depart from Raleigh at around 1PM and stop for lunch at Cracker Barrel before returning around 4PM.
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Reserve Your Seat Now!
2013 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTSponsored by Envision Mortgage
Join us to hear from your elected officials:
- Gain valuable insight regarding current legislation that could affect the real estate industry including the possibility of eliminating the state mortgage interest deduction
- Get updates on state and local issues while enjoying a delicious breakfast - VIEW MENU
- Engage with elected officials via Q&A session - this is your opportunity to make sure your voice is heard!
Friday, April 26th - 8:30AM to 10:30AM
*Registration & Breakfast will begin at 8:30AM.
Please try to arrive no later than 8:15AM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Complimentary for Members, $10 for Guests
($10 No-Show Fee Applies!)
*Registration Deadline is Tuesday, April 23rd at 5PM.
Hosted by the WRAR Governmental Affairs Department & the
Member Services Committee
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2013 NCAR Property Management Division Spring Seminar
Thursday, May 2nd - 8:30AM to 5PM
Click link above for full details & to register!
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Obama Budget Request Repeats Past Housing Proposals
3 Tips for Home Shoppers This Spring
Survey: Lenders More Upbeat About Housing Recovery
Economist Quashes Housing Bubble Rumors
U.S. Land Gets More Expensive
Survey: More Americans on the Move
Housing Shortage Will Dampen Spring Market
WIN $10,000 for Your Community Project!
Do you know someone who is deserving of REALTOR® 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 REALTORS®. 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 REALTORS®. 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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Legal Seminar - June 17
Hosted by WRAR Professional Development Committee
Annual Meeting and Election - September 5
Holiday Meeting and Awards Luncheon - December 4
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BEST PRACTICES
Short Sales for the
Buyers Agent
If you have a buyer who wants to purchase a property subject to a short sale and you are not knowledgeable, speak with your Broker-in-Charge. Review Article 11 of the REALTORS® Code of Ethics and consider taking classes to become knowledgeable.
Read More
OFFICE SAFETY
Display confidence and strength; don't wear clothes that restrict your ability to run or protect yourself. Read More
RAPATTONI MLS
There have been New Email Alerts for Listing Events, Prospects, and Tasks in the MLS. The Email Alerts Setup can be accessed from the Admin pull-down menu. There is also a video tutorial available demonstrating this new feature. Be sure to always check out "What's New" for the newest features that are available in the MLS.
RPR
TECHNOLOGY
If you are faced with the challenge of deciding between a PC and Mac as your next computer, please refer to this article to help answer some common questions when making a decision of choosing a PC or Mac.
SUPRA
Caution Agents
DO NOT write the shackle code on the KeyBox. Ballpoint pen ink cannot be removed. Displaying this information can result in a Lost/Stolen KeyBox and charges from your Broker In Charge.
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NAR PARTNER
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YOUR ACTION:
Register for the Online At Home With Diversity Course
YOUR REWARD:
Fair Housing Bundle-Download > View Reward > A $23.85 Value > Within 48 hours of purchasing the online course, you'll receive an email providing you a promotional code to order the Fair Housing Bundle-Download from the Realtor.org/Store You will have until 5/15/13 to order the product using your promotional code before it expires.
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NCAR PARTNER
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AT&T is offering exclusive discounts to members of the NC REALTORS®! 10% Discount off monthly access charges, Handset and Accessory Discount in AT&T COR locations. Learn More
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