WRAR Broker Briefing Weekly Email Newsletter

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

 TOP TOPICS

JOIN THE CARNIVAL THIS WEDNESDAY!
This year's Annual Meeting & Election will feature:
  • Live entertainment: fire eating, juggling, stilt walking, and much more! PLUS, fun, games and prizes for all
  • Meet your 2016 Vice President and new Directors as election results will be announced
  • Network with fellow REALTORSŪ and colleagues
  • Enjoy drinks and complimentary hors d' oeuvres
Wednesday, September 9 at 4:30pm
The Terraces on Sir Tyler, 3rd Floor at WRAR
FREE for Members, Non-Member/Guests $15
THANK YOU SPONSORS! 
NCAR members are invited to a special webinar on Wednesday, September 16 featuring a panel of experts discussing the best workflow for timely closing under the new TRID requirements. Hear about the process from the perspectives of a REALTORŪ, loan officer and title insurance attorney. Click the link above for details & to register!

 LOCAL & STATE

WRAR Office Closed Today
Your Association Office is closed today, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day.

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL 2012 Halloween Masquerade Ball Tickets Now on Sale!
Help support the REALTORSŪ Helping REALTORSŪ Fund by purchasing your tickets today. You may contact any Foundation Board Member, call (910) 202-1583 or stop by the WRAR Office Front Desk for tickets. Click the bold link above for full details.

Your 2015 President Sherri Pickard and 2015 Vice President Ryan Crecelius are running for elected positions with NCAR. Sherri is seeking the position of Regional Vice President of Region 2, while Ryan is seeking a seat on the Issues Mobilization Committee. Also, REALTORŪ Danny Brock is running for an NAR Director position at the state level. Please make your voice heard by voting for them! Click the link above for more details.

 GOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

  • Click Here to read press release including a full list of candidates.
Tuesday, October 13, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Join us for this Election Candidate Mix & Mingle event. This was the largest political event of the 2014 election cycle. Plus, FREE DNNER! More details coming soon, but you may register now via the link above.

 NATIONAL  

September is REALTORŪ Safety Month!
Join WRAR and NAR on Wednesday, September 9 for the first REALTORŪ Safety Webinar Summit - a half-day educational event featuring four (4) webinars on four different safety topics led by industry experts. Topics include: rural safety, 21st century safety, data security and everyday safety hazards. There is something for everyone, so don't miss out! The summit kicks off at 12:00 pm EDT. Learn more and register now via the link above!

Agents Plan to Extend Sales Contract for TRID
About 56 percent of REALTORSŪ say they plan to change their purchase agreements to allow for a longer timeline for the closing process due to the upcoming changes from new mortgage disclosures rules

Remind Your Clients: Do an Annual Inspection
Home owners can check over their house every year - done in an organized fashion, it can prevent small problems from becoming big ones and make sure they never fall behind on maintenance.

Mortgage Rates Edged Higher This Week
Average fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week, reacting to turmoil in the global economy.

Why September Is The Best Month for Buyers
Realtor.comŪ's chief economist explains why this month will be the best time of the year for home buyers.

Construction Spending at Post-Recession High
Construction spending surged to the highest level in more than seven years in July, as the homebuilding industry continues to post improvements.

 NAR BENEFITS PROGRAM   

The following two new offerings are an expansion of the REALTORSŪ Insurance Marketplace platform. Click the link above for full details!
  • Members Telehealth - a telemedicine service plan.
  • Accident Deductible Protection - a supplementary health plan to major medical.

 NAR MVP OFFER:SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2015

NAR's MVP Member Offer YOUR ACTION: 

REWARD VALUE:

Book Value: $27.95,
Gift Card Value: $250

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Click on each upcoming event below for details...
September 9

September 23

September 30

October 13

October 23
Halloween Masquerade Ball
Benefiting REALTORSŪ Helping REALTORSŪ Fund

 BUSINESS & TECH TIPS

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SAFETY 
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