WRAR Broker Briefing Weekly Email Newsletter

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015

 TOP TOPICS

 

Award Winners Announced at 2015 Holiday Luncheon

Chris Huff (The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter, & Britton P.A):
Allied Member of the Year
Becky Brown of Keller Williams:                                          
Paul Sullins Community Service Award
Hugh Williams of The Property Shop:                                NCAR Rising Star Award
Mary Ann Euverard of Intracoastal Realty:                            
Life Member Award
Deryl Smith of Century 21 Sweyer & Associates:                
Life Member Award
Todd Toconis of Town and Country Real Estate:
Wilmington Downtown Top Producer


 

Get Mandatory training on the new MLS System!
NO training = NO access!  
 
Please sign up for either a live training session or webinar training session that will cover the essentials of our new Flexmls. Training is required to obtain access to the new MLS. Training sessions are provided for Brokers, Office Staff, as well as Appraisers.
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Have questions about FlexMLS?
Click here for the FAQ Guide.
(Document will be updated as more information is available)


 LOCAL & STATE

 


Webinar Wednesday! Join NCAR for a Webinar on December 9th: Sign up below!
How to Pay Less Taxes and Never Worry About an IRS Audit

 

 GOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

 


Christmas Crescendo 
On December 11, Feed ILM will make an extra special delivery- but we need your help to do it! WRAR's Board of Directors has issued a challenge: If we raise $2,500...they will match it! From Dec 1-11, contact  Kacin Mercer to make your donation! With these contributions, we will able to purchase 2 brand new and much-needed freezers for Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and fill them with food for those in need of a meal this Holiday! 
 
 
The conference agreement for a multi-year surface transportation authorization was released in Congress this week, with both the U.S. House and Senate set to vote on the measure in the days ahead. The bill funds several highway and transit-related projects, with monies coming from a variety of sources. NAR President Tom Salomone praised sections of the legislation that are important to strengthening neighborhoods and promoting safety, and applauded the decision not to use guarantee fees, or g-fees, from government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as a funding mechanism, as NAR requested.


 NATIONAL   

 

Top 10 Tips for Staging a Home for Photos
Help your clients stage their home for photos! It will be the first impression of your seller's home, so be sure to follow these easy tips.

Voice for Real Estate: Eased Condo Rules
The latest Voice for Real Estate news video looks at the three condo rule changes FHA has implemented to make it easier for buyers to get financing. The changes 1) remove second homes from the definition of investment property, so more units can meet the 50 percent owner-occupant threshold, 2) expand allowable insurance for condo associations, and 3) simplify the condo board recertification process.

Listing Photo Copyright Issues
NAR Associate Counsel Chloe Hecht discusses copyright issues related to listing photographs and outlines risk management strategies you and your members can use to avoid copyright infringement.
 












 

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Office Depot
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 NAR MVP Benefits 

 

DECEMBER MVP REWARD:

YOUR OFFER DATES:    December 1-15, 2015
YOUR ACTION:    Register for the ABRŪ Online Course
YOUR REWARD:    $35 Amazon Gift Card
REWARD VALUE:    $35.00    
 
Follow these few easy steps to earn your FREE reward:    


1.    Click the link above to be taken to rebac.net and register for the ABRŪ Online Course. You must register by December 15 to be eligible for the MVP reward.     
2.    Within 48-hours of completing the action, you will receive a confirmation email and an email with your $35 Amazon Gift Card.   

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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December 1-11
Community Affairs Committee: Christmas Crescendo

December 10
RPR Webinar Overview for Brokers/Owners and Managers

December 24 & 25
WRAR Office Closed

December 30
Train the Trainer Webinar (Get a head start for FlexMLS Training.)







 BUSINESS & TECH TIPS

New Integrated Form information.

WRAR Members receive a 1-year subscription for only $25 (a 30% discount off the regular price).
 


FlexMLS
 
View all upcoming training sessions for the new FlexMLS. (At least ONE training session is mandatory for access to the new MLS.)



TECHNOLOGY
ShowingCart
Mobile Map

When you have a full day of showings, the ShowingCart Mobile Map will help you keep track of where you're going.

ShowingCart Mobile App

It displays all the stops on your buyer's tour, plotted according to the best route. You can easily jump ahead to see showing instructions for a specific stop, get directions from your current stop, or view other details - it's the perfect companion when you're in the field.



RPR

Getting Started with RPR
Get access to training and tools to learn more about RPR.




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