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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013

VOTING OPENS IN 10 DAYS!
Here Are Your 2013 WRAR Candidates
Please click the names below to view each candidate's profile. Voting opens on August 15th and closes on September 5th at 1:00PM. Winners will begin serving their terms at the start of 2014.

VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE
DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
DIRECTOR CANDIDATE

VOTING FOR

DIRECTOR CANDIDATES:
Members will vote for up to three.
The two candidates who receive
the highest number of votes will
be elected to a 3-year term. The
candidate who receives the next
highest number of votes will be
elected to a 1-year term.


 LOCAL & STATE

Ensure the New Gmail Tabbed Layout Isn't Causing You to Miss Emails
If you're a Gmail user, then you've probably already seen the new tabbed layout Google recently launched. It uses information to sort your messages in to your primary inbox and separates out other emails that give you social information, other web account updates, promotions and more. Your Association is concerned that, due to this new feature, some of its emails are being filtered into the "Promotions" inbox causing them to not reach you in timely manner.


 
Thus, please read this article and watch the video to educate yourself on the new features. This article is a great tutorial on how to use it properly based on your needs and desires. And don't worry, you can easily switch back to the old interface.

MLS Mobile Interface to be Released - August 6, 2013 be Released - August 6, 2013MLS Mobile Interface to be Released Tomorrow
Rapattoni MLS will release their consolidated mobile solution for all users on Tuesday, August 6th. The new Rapattoni Mobile solution consolidates their PDA, tablet and smartphone MLS software into one unified codebase. Rapattoni Mobile lets you access the live MLS database in a cross-platform compatible format specifically designed for touch-based navigation and input. All search results and listing displays provide real-time data, so your information is always up to date. Click the link above to learn about new features.

Do you have a passion for local politics? Enjoy developing relationships with people? WE NEED YOU!
Click the link above to learn more and submit your questionnaire.

Click on the link above to learn how you can nominate a fellow REALTOR� or member for one of these prestigious annual awards: REALTOR� of the Year, Salesman of the Year, Sally Noffsinger Scholarship, Allied Member of the Year, Cathy Clark Memorial, Hall of Fame, and the Paul Sullins Community Service Award!
 
2013 WRAR Awards
All nomination forms must be
submitted by Friday, October 11,
2013 at 12PM.

Winners will be announced at the
2013 4th Quarter Meeting and the
2014 WRAR Installation Banquet.
Questions?
Contact Lois at
[email protected].

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!
2013 WRAR Annual Meeting and Election

Come join your Association to:
  • Meet your 2014 Vice President and Directors as election results will be announced
  • Preview the new and improved WRAR.com which will be launched later that evening
  • Celebrate the 100 Years of the REALTORS� Code of Ethics 
  • Network with fellow REALTORS� and colleagues
  • Enjoy a heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks from Milner's Caf� - menu coming soon! 
Thursday, September 5 - 4:00PM to 6:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
3:30PM-4PM Registration, 4PM-6PM Meeting and Food
Complimentary for Members, $15 Guests
*Late Cancellation and No-Show policy will apply.

Thank You Sponsors!
  • Platinum - Cunningham & Co. Mortgage Bankers
  • Gold - Alpha Mortgage
  • Silver - Envision Mortgage and Chrystal Fray with
    State Farm Insurance
  • Bronze - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 
2013 Wilmington Housing Summit:  
Creating Neighborhoods for Tomorrow
Hosted by Wilmington Housing Summit Steering Committee

Featured Speaker: MITCHELL J. SILVER, AICP
Emerging Issues & Demographics of Future Neighborhoods
  • Award-winning planner with over 27 years of experience
  • President of the American Planning Association
  • Chief Planning & Development Officer for Raleigh
  • Featured in Time Magazine, the New York Times, Huffington Post, BBC World News, & National Public Radio
OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST
  • Practical Green Building
  • Benchmark Neighborhoods
  • Funding Future Neighborhoods
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  • Local Community Leaders
  • REALTORS�
  • Developers/Builders
  • Architects/Planners
  • Non-profits
  • All Interested Citizens 
Friday, September 6 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
$15.00 for Members, Guests and the Public
Interested in Sponsoring this Event? Click Here

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2013
HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2013
Grab your fanciest mask, spookiest costume and join the Wilmington REALTORS� Foundation for some great Halloween fun this fall while...
  • Raising funds to support local non-profits as well as the REALTORS� Helping REALTORS� Fund
  • Having the chance to WIN incredible prizes during the raffle - more details coming soon!
  • Competing to win the titles of Best Costume and Best Mask - $50 cash prize goes to each winner
  • Enjoying complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine (included with ticket) 
Friday, October 25 - 7:00PM to 11:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Cost: $15 Per Person, Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE @ WRAR OFFICE!!!

 MLS TRAINING: Manage Listing Pictures 

See how easy it is to upload and manage pictures for your listings. Click image below to watch & learn.

MLS TRAINING: Manage Listing Pictures
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CONT. EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

GOV AFFAIRS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

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

 NATIONAL  

Is Home Ownership Becoming Too Exclusive?

Fed Fending Off Rate Rise?

Foreclosures Rise in June, But See Big Drop for Year

Survey: Buyers Will Pay More for Good Schools

Brace Your Buyers for Higher Home Prices

NAR's Code of Ethics Marks Historic Milestone

Existing Home Owners Move in on Market

 GOV AFFAIRS

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

 BIZ & TECH TIPS

BEST PRACTICES 
Short Sales for the
Brokers-In-Charge   
Consider whether to add a short sale section in your policy manual. It might contain the following:
a) Rules regarding seller and buyer clients who want/need to be involved in a short sale working only with a broker who is knowledgeable in short sales.       
Best Practices Manual

 

ROAD SAFETY

Take someone with you to open houses, listing appointments, and showings.   

More Safety Tips  

 

RPR  
On your first visit to RPR you may want to set up your profile, set your local market, experiment with some searches, or try out the commercial service. Refer to this article for directions on how to accomplish each of these tasks.

TECHNOLOGY

Upgrading basic hardware can help speed up your PC and increase your productivity. Read more about the pieces you can upgrade and what the benefits of upgrading are.

SUPRA

Caution Agents
DO NOT write the shackle code on the KeyBox. Ballpoint pen ink cannot be removed. Displaying this info can result in a Lost/Stolen KeyBox and charges from your Broker In Charge.

 2013 SAVE THE DATES 

Holiday Meeting and Awards Luncheon
- December 4

 

 NAR's MVP PROGRAM
NAR's MVP Member Offer  
MVP Member Offer:
August 1 - August 15


YOUR ACTION:
Register for a FREE REALTORS� Safety Webinar

YOUR REWARD:

"Safety in Your Home" eProduct Bundle - Download

YOUR REWARD: $22.85

 NCAR PARTNER
Sears Commercial Club Rewards
Take advantage of the Sears Commercial Club Rewards Program. You'll receive special pricing on the everyday products that make your house your home.
Learn More!


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