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The board is thinking about circulating a survey to evaluate the manager company’s effectiveness. Any suggestions? Can we publish the complete list of what each HOA employee makes or is this a breach of privacy?
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The classic earthy colors associated with Fall decorations are an homage to Mother Nature herself. The burnt oranges, browns, and golden wheats are the colors we witness first-hand as the seasons change.
Updated monthly, this eNewsletter marketing tool is a monthly real estate market update to share with your clients and prospects via e-mail, your web+B15site, Twitter, Facebook, and others to ensure your role as the "Neighborhood Expert." Sign up today.
Clients confused about homeowners insurance? Download free insurance tips directly into your marketing campaign, website, or blog from the REALTOR® Content Resource.
NAR's nationwide talk radio show -- the fastest-growing real estate program on the radio -- can be on your website too! The Embedded Audio Player helps build your business by allowing your clients to listen to the show, while browsing your listings.
REALTORS® Dental Insurance plans are designed exclusively for NAR members and their families. Plans provide coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental expenses with the dentist of your choice.
These Local Market Reports provide insights into the fundamentals and direction of the nation's largest metropolitan housing markets. Research staff will go over the highlights of these reports and show you how to use them in your everyday business.
A free monthly e-newsletter. In this issue: Monthly commentary and outlook from Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, an in-depth look at our Local market Reports and an article discussing the ever-changing commercial real estate market.
The price has been reduced by 50% to $99 for the three-hour training kit Risk Reduction: International Business Factors Affecting Your Local Market -- no royalties either as this is a turn-key program that can be taught by any instructor.
This seminar provides valuable information about recent cases, changes to existing laws and policies, new laws and regulations and practical advice. Registration coming soon!
Buy the book today! Bob Potter shares why you should stop competing on price and find out why clients will choose YOU! On Aug. 15, join NAR Commercial's virtual book club for FREE webinars, discussion groups, and LIVE chats with Bob!
Uncover powerful takeaway strategies that will get prospects calling you. Discover the secrets to winning over more prospects and turn existing customers into shameless fans for life. Learn how to create effective marketing that touches your customers’ emotions and prompts prospects to buy.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently released rules for processing short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Become familiar with the two companies' rules and understand how they differ from each other and from the federal rules.
Exclusive webinar for designees with Instructor Sam Martin reviewing topics including green concepts, green valuation issues, and case studies. Email mailto:appraisal@realtors.org for more information.
ABR® Designees can select from numerous campaign themes and add customized components, including contact information, logos and their professional photo to top-quality promotional materials!
Would you like to more effectively manage your interaction with clients? Here's a look at current software and services that provide task-based tools and strategies, from initial contact through follow-up after the sale.
Check out this video clip on REALTOR® TV and listen to Phoenix practitioner Anna "Banana" Kruchten, CRS, CRB, GRI, has a knack for using unique strategies to land new clients.
Check out these applications for you and your office related to RETS, creating neighborhood boundaries on maps, a web app that interfaces with live MLS data to provide a visual search interface; and more.
When making travel plans you may be able to save money by taking advantage of the REALTOR Benefits Program. Avis, Budget and Hertz offer special rates, discounts and value-added offers exclusively for NAR members!
The international buyer plays a major role in markets around the country. Join NAR Research as they review the results and highlights of the 2010 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activity.
A free monthly e-newsletter. In this month's issue: Commentary and Outlook from Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, an article detailing the International research we conduct and a more in-depth look at our annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Grants of $50,000 and up to State REALTOR® Associations/Foundations to support workforce housing programs within their state. Applications must be submitted to NAR by October 31, 2010 in order to be reviewed and processed before the program ends in December.
Interested in starting your own Young Professionals Network chapter? Please email Rob Reuter for more information on the start up kit. rreuter@realtors.org
The Commercial Services Accreditation sets standards and benchmarks for state and local associations to develop a commercial voice. Accredited Associations receive enhanced benefits and added-value from NAR's Commercial Division.
Formerly called "RCA Report", this publication features nationally-recognized commercial real estate experts, case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market.
This seminar will help REALTORS prosper by being able to RE/position their client's properties and fully participate as the real estate market begins to RE/start in 2010-2012.
SRES® designees can select from numerous campaign themes and add customized components, including contact information, logos and their professional photo to top-quality promotional materials!
Download for FREE, up to 6 eBooks at a time. Check out the selection of Audiobooks, Videos, Adobe and Mobipocket eBooks for use on your PC and portable devices for listening-on-the-go.
From NAR's 2010 AE Institute in Quebec, learn what the future holds for your MLS and get a plan of "A.T.T.A.C.K." for staying calm and productive under pressure.
In today's hectic and high-powered world of real estate, you may feel that there are not enough hours in the day to get the job done. That's where the personal assistant can be of use.
This guide addresses E and O and professional liability insurance, answering many of the questions REALTORS® may have about how E and O insurance works and how to choose a provider.
NAR’s Web 2.0 and Social Media Course is filled with everything you need to understand social media. Topics include: relationship prospecting, Web 2.0 Applications, blogging, social media sites, social networking and more!
Find homeownership content, written by premier journalists and easily added to your consumer communications, at the REALTOR® Content Resource, powered by HouseLogic.
The economy is showing signs of improvement, but the recovery is modest amid concerns about a double-dip. Against this backdrop, commercial real estate is still facing challenging fundamentals, but investments are showing positive signs. Join NAR Research for a webinar on current economic issues and commercial real estate trend.
This webinar will cover different home price data series, from the NAR Median Price Series to FHFA's House Price Index. You'll learn what's behind the different series and when and why each should be used to better understand what's going on in your market.
A free monthly e-newsletter. In this month's issue, the various housing price series will be discussed, as well as the commercial real estate market and as always there will be a commentary by Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
These reports pinpoint which counties relocation clients are coming from and going to, along with relative income information. Relocation Reports are available for all counties in the U.S. and can now be downloaded online, for FREE.
We would like to thank each of you for making this year's Midyear Meetings and Trade Expo a great success! If you have any questions regarding the 2010 Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, please email us at convinfo@realtors.org.
NAR is waiving royalties for the following CIPS courses in 2010 and we encourage you to pass this savings on to your members: Global Real Estate: Local Markets, Transaction Tools, Asia, The Americas, Europe, Middle East/Africa
A leasing agent can save his/her clients thousands of dollars by skillfully negotiating lease provisions. This abridged seminar is a non-legal review of dozens of lease provisions from both the landlord and tenant perspectives.
This one-day course addresses marketing fundamentals—branding, relationship marketing—with an emphasis on electronic tools, including social media and blogs. Elective for the ABR® Designation.
This online course provides a historical overview, fundamentals of real estate management, how to get started and industry trends. Members can register at www.irem.org/IREM01, using Promo Code RCA01 for the savings.
Provides methods necessary to assess value/risk of sustainable property investment and an insider’s view on how capital providers value property and make investment decisions.
93 percent of REALTORS® say they use E-mail daily or nearly every day—outpacing even cell phone usage. Here are some free or low-cost services can help you increase productivity and make a bigger splash with every message you send.
Practitioners handling short sales face substantial risks if sellers conceal their financial instability. Learn the two core principles to protect yourself.
No matter how you slice it, marketing is an essential ingredient for the success of any business. The material in this field guide will give you a wealth of information to market your expertise to potential customers.
What things can you do to prepare a house for sale? Here are tips, hints, thoughts and ideas for sprucing up, cleaning out, decorating, staging, creating a great first impression and making a house appealing to buyers.
Interested in the latest tech trends? Join us Thurs. from 8-11am during Midyear at the Omni's Ambassador room where multiple tech experts share their insights. And, don't miss a discussion among industry thought leaders at 3pm in the Omni's Forum Room.
FedEx Office, the newest addition to NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, offers members savings of up to 20% on select core copy and print services as well as up to 10% on select other services such as signs and graphics and direct mail.
This NAR Research webinar will cover survey statistics from the recently released 2010 NAR Commercial Member Profile on commercial members' business characteristics, activity, and revenue and provide valuable information on how members are operating in the difficult commercial market.
This NAR Research webinar will cover survey statistics from the newly released 2010 NAR Member Profile on members business characteristics, activity, income and expenses, and office and firm affiliation and how it has changed in the last year.
Real Estate INSIGHTS: A free monthly e-newsletter that goes to approximately 139,000 subscribers. In this month's issue, the newly released NAR Member Profile will be discussed, as well as a report on metro area equity and the monthly commentary by Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Encourage your members to share why they love being an NAR member and your Association could win! Get contest rules, promotional materials, and share your own story today!
Commercial Connections (formally the RCA Report) features nationally recognized commercial real estate experts, case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market.
Read, for FREE, this month's premier e-magazine from CCIM, providing business buillding strategies and relevant market information for commercial real estate.
SRES® members receive buy-one-get-one-free orders on this booklet designed to help guide families through the complex issues of 50+ real estate transactions.
Written with humor and insight, '21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me' provides hands-on advice that will help agents start, or maintain, a successful business.
Think you're pretty well versed in federal fair housing law? Answer these 12 questions to see whether you're ready to tout your fair housing know-how to your clients and customers.
Real Estate professionals must be vigilant in their understanding of Fair Housing Laws. This field guide provides resources, links, case law and more on this important topic.
The buyers are coming. Are you ready? Embrace the season of renewal to get your business house in order. Sales coaches and practitioners share tips for a successful spring and beyond.
A big part of running a profitable business is sidestepping the risks--agency, antitrust, disclosure, fair housing, personnel, contracts, communications--that can lead to costly litigation. Armed with these resources, you'll be ready to proactively deal with the challenges that come your way.
This eNewsletter marketing tool is a monthly real estate market update to share with your clients and prospects via e-mail, your web site, Twitter, Facebook, and others to ensure your role as the “Neighborhood Expert. Sign up today.
YPN is a growing group of young, career-minded real estate professionals who want to stay abreast of the latest tools, resources, and networking opportunities. Join today.
Your REALTOR Benefits® Program offers everyday offers and savings on a variety of products and services. New partners are being added all the time so check the Program home page often for updates.
Communicates NAR member benefits. Includes 100 copies of the Top 10 Benefits brochure, and 100 NAR Education, Publications and REALTOR Benefits® Catalogs.
The Commercial Services Accreditation sets standards and benchmarks for state and local associations to develop a commercial voice. Accredited Associations receive enhanced benefits and added-value from NAR's Commercial Division.
This self-paced online course provides a basic introduction to commercial real estate. It covers basic commercial real estate terminology, basic resources needed for a commercial real estate transaction, and basic steps involved in a transaction.
An assessment of the commercial real estate market, economic factors that continue to affect it and how it could significantly outperform over the mid-term horizon.
Complete the At Home With Diversity Certificate to understand communication styles and techniques to better serve your client. Now only $24.50 online through REALTOR® University.
Learn about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct after its first year, what steps practitioners are taking to help ensure appraisers perform accurate valuations, and what appraisal management companies are doing to maintain the quality of valuations.
Tired of dancing to the lender's tune and depending upon the ever changing world of residential mortgage work for your appraisal business? Explore many other sources of business for appraisers where you can enjoy financial success.
This course gives students a broad understanding of green real estate principles - from the core principles of green and smart growth to greening your real estate practice.
It takes a look at some of the homebuyer tax credit resources available on Realtor.org, explores the latest Public Awareness Campaign ads, and explains why your NAR membership card arrives in the summer, instead of at the beginning of the year.
Learn about social networking websites, see how other real estate agents have embraced social networking to increase their presence on the Internet to attract more clients, learn about the variety of social networking websites and much more.
In today's market, is it better to Buy or Rent? The information listed here will assist you with statistics and studies on homeowners and renters as well as financing options and tips.
Looking for quick statistics for your sales meeting or a customer brochure? Need a quick fact to make your point? Information Central has compiled some of the most requested statistics for quick and easy access.
The REALTOR.org Virtual Library’s ProQuest feature allows members to access full-text articles of more than 1500 business publications FREE. Save $120 a year just on the Wall Street Journal alone!
Interview with Ellie Callander, CCIM, who was among the first female brokers to gain the CCIM and SIOR professional designations in this January podcast. She talks here about her inauspicious beginning, growing her business and overcoming challenges.
Need an auto loan, or a better one? REALTOR Benefits® Partner, REALTORS® FCU, is now offering fixed rate auto loans as low as 4.75% APR up to 60 months! Apply at REALTORSFCU.org or call 866.295.6038.
A free monthly e-newsletter that goes to approximately 139,000 subscribers. Includes a commentary by Chief Economist Lawrence Yun as well as regular feature articles on the latest survey data and its implications for REALTORS®.
While news of foreclosures are bombarding the media of many metropolitan areas in the country, the aftermath of foreclosures on home prices and housing inventory actually vary significantly across the country. A NAR Research economist will review trends of foreclosures in different parts of the country and provide estimates of shadow inventory.
If you are an RSPS and are registering for the Symposium, you are invited to an exclusive event on the evening of June 14, 2010. Register for the Symposium today.
A stipend of up to $1000 will be made available to all FPCs to help pay for travel expenses incurred to attend the Midyear Meeting. Please contact Laura Vogel at: lvogel@realtors.org.
Interested in launching an International local council or taking your current one to the next level? The CIPS Association Executive course guides AE’s in starting or growing a state/local International program.
Attention Licensed Course Sponsors: The At Home With Diversity course royalty fee will be waived during the month of April. Contact us at ahwd@realtors.org to schedule.
Award-winning broker, CEO, and author, Andrew Zezas will share with you his secrets for winning tenant rep engagements and getting his agreements signed in the face of fierce competition in this webinar.
This webinar will benefit both seasoned commercial agents and the newer practitioner on how to systematize a consistent lead flow, targeting your ideal commercial client and how to position yourself as the leading expert for your segment of the market.
Learn how to find new home sales business by signing up for the online Successful Buyer Representation in New Home Sales course at REALTOR® University and save today!
REALTORS® can use the resources, tips, statistics and links in this Field Guide to help clients through the challenging first-time homebuying experience.
Planning ahead doesn’t mean simply making preparations for the next quarter, year, or market cycle. It means coming up with a cohesive strategy to guide your business for years to come.
As billionaire entrepreneur Karl Albrecht once put it, negotiation is about starting out with an ideal and ending up with a deal. Learn what you need to do to get buyers and sellers moving towards closing.
Let your clients know what you are doing for them, post short descriptions of new listings, keep your team on schedule. Learn more from the following articles and resources.
Take time in 2010 to see if RCHI’s affordable, guaranteed-acceptance limited indemnity medical plans, available exclusively to NAR members through the REALTOR Benefits® Program, meets your needs.
The RCA Report features nationally-recognized commercial real estate experts, case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market.
Homeowners and home buyers are showing a greater preference towards energy efficiency for reasons varying from a desire to become friendlier to the environment to cutting down monthly energy bills. A NAR Research economist will dive deeper into this topic as well as discuss energy consumption in the residential sector.
Sent to all State and Local Associations the week of 1/18/10, the toolkit includes a variety of tools Associations need to help them welcome new members into the REALTOR® family at Orientation and beyond.
The AEI Rebate, a part of the Right Tools Right Now initiative, is a good faith discount offered to U.S. REALTOR® association chief staff executives attending the 2010 AE Institute. The rebate covers AEI tuition ($475), plus $1,000 to cover Institute.
REBAC is waiving its royalties on 5 ABR elective course until March 31, 2010. The goal of the initiative is to put more tools into our members hands to help them with their business, right now. Contact Dawn Headtke for more info at DHeadtke@Realtors.org.
Ever wonder why one broker dominates his market while his or her peer continues to struggle? Your production and ultimate success is dependent on four factors. Hear what they are in this December 2009 webinar.
Dr. Dotzour will present his outlook for commercial real estate in the coming year in this December webinar. He will discuss the likely trends in absorption and values and present a timeline for the recovery of the commercial real estate market.
In a self-directed IRA, practitioners work with a passive IRA custodian to invest a portion of their tax-deferred retirement savings in real estate of their choice.
Every market has its ups and downs, and real estate is certainly no exception. In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to find your niche, to discover new marketing methods, and to explore how you can separate yourself from the competition
The Homebuyer Tax Credit is a boon for first-time homebuyers and the new, expanded tax credit will enable some current homeowners to also take advantage of the tax credit.
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that extends and expands the tax credit
The government hopes that the revamped Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, will make it easier for home buyers to understand what’s going on at closing
The new year is a new opportunity to upgrade, integrate, and streamline your operations. Learn more about the technologies that can make you a more effective professional.
If you missed any of our free 2009 webinars, get the archives for free here. Like For Brokers: Managing in Turbulent Times, Use Social Media to Get Results, and more.
Did you miss the recent presenation on Real Estate Market Trends and Outlook or the The Coming Tsunami: The Commercial Real Estate Default Crisis, if so check out these presentations and more.
The RCA Report, published quarterly, features nationally recognized commercial real estate experts, commercial real estate case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market.
54 % of foreign born heads of households own a home. This Field Guide offers statistics, marketing tips, materials in Spanish and more to assist REALTORS® working with their Hispanic clientele.
DocuSign® Electronic Signature Service is the official and exclusive provider of electronic signature solutions for NAR members under the REALTOR Benefits® Program. Learn more about exclusive NAR member-only offers that could save you up to 21%!
We would like to thank each of you for making the 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo a great success! If you have any questions regarding the 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo, please email us at convinfo@realtors.org.
The Commercial Services Accreditation consists of standard benchmarks of commercial services and can be earned by state and local associations who meet at least the minimum number of benchmarks.
Associations may upload commercial listings for free and become an official "Data Content Provider", or may opt to develop a local Commercial Information Exchange (CIE). The site is powered by ePropertyData, a leader in CIE technology.
In this webinar, we'll offer analysis of the findings in this year's Cost vs. Value report, which provides the average values of various home projects.
This is a practical webinar that opens the door to a career of successful client relationships, teaches you to think and act strategically, and shows you how to prosper in the market as an entrepreneur.
The reality is that the social Web is changing the profession. While it might not be a good fit for everyone, millions of people are using it to communicate and its popularity shows no signs of fading. How can you maximize your exposure on the Web? Here's how.
Real estate professionals wonder what value Twitter has for their business and need to know what are the rules for doing it right. Find out the value in tweeting along with 7 helpful hints on how to Tweet successfully!
CRT actively maintains several tools to facilitate MLS's and brokerage's use of RETS. Don't forget, the Real Estate Transaction Standard compliance requirement was moved to December 2009.
Keep your name in front of your clients year-round with the perfect client gift. 2010 Entertainment Books have $1,000's in discounts and savings for hundreds of local and national merchants. Members save 55% off the retail price.
Sign up for our Research Webinar featuring members of Research's Survey Team at 2pm on November 30. NAR's Survey experts will discuss the newly released 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers and how you can use the wealth of information in this user-friendly report to better your business.
This report describes the business, transaction, and demographic characteristics of commercial members, and defines the property information needs of this segment of NAR membership.
Substantive programs for everyone who makes their living in real estate - brokers, agents, commercial practitioners, property managers, international specialists, and IT professionals.
NAR's Issues Mobilization program was created to support state and local REALTOR® associations through education, technical assistance and/or financial support, and to enable them to organize and manage effective issue campaigns to promote REALTOR® policy.
The Customized State Smart Growth Legislation Program provides assistance to state REALTOR® associations that wish to take the lead in writing and introducing legislation to help the state better address the challenges of growth and improve local communities.
Bob Potter, author of Selling Real Estate Services: Third Level Secrets of Top Producers and Winning in the Invisible Market: a Guide to Selling Professional Services in Turbulent Times will share his research into how and why clients choose winners among competitors and how "Third Level" producers win in any market.
UPDATED in 2008 - A great tool for keeping members and educators informed on the official family of NAR designations and certifications, in downloadable format.
NAR Commercial is bringing you ed sessions, events, networking and more - programming for all levels of commercial real estate. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or just beginning to learn about commercial real estate, find out more.
Enjoy special pricing on HP business products and accessories, free US ground shipping, financing and leasing alternatives, specially trained sales team to help you choose the right technology, and award winning support.
A great tool for real estate professionals, NAR's Relocation Reports pinpoint which counties relocation clients are coming from/going to along with income information. Relocation Reports have been created for every county in the U.S.
This program offers grants, trainings, and resources that help REALTORS® and REALTOR® associations expand housing availability and insure an adequate supply of rental housing and homeownership opportunities in their communities.
The Diversity toolkit for REALTOR® Associations has been an essential resource for state and local associations seeking to understand, reach out to, partner with, and provide services to consumers in today’s increasingly diverse communities.
Become a true leader in real estate education by gaining the vision, training, and techniques you need to infuse your program with new energy. The Summit will inspire you and leave you excited for more!
Find the commercial real estate products and services you need to support your business. Located adjacent to the NAR Pavilion, the Commercial Block features exhibitors that have been selected for their relevance and quality - all in one place!
CRT delivers best tech sessions at 2009 REALTORS® Conference: protecting yourself from security breaches; understanding cloud computing; tools for the mobile office; and more. Don't miss the Bloggers' Lounge, P2P skillshops, and the Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Learn how to develop a powerful personal brand that allows prospects to instantly connect with your uniqueness in the real estate industry. Build a world-class name for yourself, get noticed, get more clients and gain more sales!
Do you plan to earn the CIPS Network or earn your CIPS Designation in 2009? CIPS designation applications received by the end of the year will receive 50% off the normal dues rate and pay $110 for the application fee (normally $225).
A proven plan for peak sales performance-and a better life! In The Champion Real Estate Agent , renowned sales trainer Dirk Zeller shows you how to dramatically boost sales and achieve all your professional goals.
Since it took effect May 1, 2009, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct has generated significant commentary among real estate professionals, appraisers, and lenders. Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
Chiquita Abbott says a slow market is no time to slow down. With 50 years of real estate sales under her belt, this dynamo from Del Mar, Calif., knows what she's talking about.
Watch how John Resor of Jackson Hole, Wyo., succeeds in the second-home space with a strategy that combines market knowledge with a laissez-faire approach. Part of REALTOR® magazine's 2009 Masters Series.
If you've ever had a seller's or buyer's objection catch you short, you'll love our new Quick Scripts. Read about this feature, now available on REALTOR® magazine online.
Let CRT assist you in thinking "big picture" about the use of current and emerging technologies. Access the CRT blog, newsletter, survey reports, and outreach program. As part of the REALTOR® family, these valuable resources are available to you.
Real Estate Insights is NAR Research's free monthly flagship e-newsletter covering the latest trends in the housing market. Each issue provides monthly economic commentaries, home sales and price reports, market condition analyses and more.
Webinar featuring economists from our Quantitative Research Team at 2 p.m. on September 9. NAR's expert economists will discuss the various state and local-level projects we produce and how you can apply these reports to your everyday business.
NAR Research Economist Danielle Hale reviews the basics of the first-time home buyer tax credit and discusses the latest development, the credit being used on closing costs.
For a limited time, sign up to attend the Social Media, Foreclosure or Resort and Second-Home Markets Course prior to the show and enjoy discounts courtesy of NAR's Right Tools, Right Now initiative. Register early. Space is limited!
Substantive programs for everyone who makes their living in real estate - brokers, agents, commercial practitioners, property managers, international specialists, and IT professionals.
NAR and ICREA, 30% off royalty for courses. Royalty per student will be only $35 (vs. $50) and you can reduce the standard $99 certification fee for students by $15 or even more if you choose.
The realtoractioncenter.com is a grassroots online communications system which allows REALTORS® to stay informed about national, state or local legislative issues and be involved in public policy that is critical to the real estate industry.
This program is tailored for AEs and president leadership teams and focuses on association management and industry issues. It is offered annually at the NAR REALTORS® Conference.
This online resource will assist AEs in determining where the association is and where they want to be in terms of delivering services. It also creates personalized AE job descriptions to know what skills are required.
Take a look at how you can change your momentum when you are fearful or in self imposed ruts. What are some of those "game changing" things you can do to break the cycle and get to "Next Level Living" both personally and professionally?
REALTOR® University is offering a $5.00 discount on all its webinars. Check out the Webinar Center Event Calendar for upcoming presentations. Enter code WEBINARS during check-out to receive discount.
Build your business by working with low and moderate-income households in your area. Two industry professionals with decades of experience in affordable homeownership programs will help you get started with information on all aspects of this niche.
Remodeling magazine's annual report shows that maintenance-related projects and moderately priced upgrades are providing stable paybacks, even in a slower market.
Research shows 47% of buyers used print newspaper advertisements to find information on homes for sale. This Field Guide offers information on advertising, legal concerns and the relevancy of classified ads in today's market.
Find money-saving ideas for you and your business and learn how to rise above the financial bad news. We've gathered the best tips, websites and e-books to help you out.
The RCA Report, published quarterly, features nationally-recognized commercial real estate experts, commercial real estate case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market.
Since it took effect May 1, 2009, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct has generated significant commentary among real estate professionals, appraisers, and lenders. Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
The first annual REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award honors REALTOR® family members or their direct support staff who have shown excellence and vision in their use of technology. Submit your nomination today.
CommercialSource.com is NAR's website and marketplace designed specifically for commercial brokers and investors. The platform includes national commercial sales and lease listing information, aggregated from local CIE’s and practitioners from all over the country. Site features also include industry news, research and other business resources. Listings are free -- whether you are uploading data or looking for property.
Webinar featuring economists from our Quantitative Research Team at 10am on August 26. NAR's expert economists will discuss the various state- and local-level projects we produce and how you can apply these reports to your everyday business.
For a limited time, sign up to attend the Social Media, Foreclosure or Resort and Second-Home Markets Course prior to the 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo in San Diego at a discounted rate. Register early. Space is limited!
Increase your earning potential, and expand your networking opportunities, International Real Estate for Local Markets, the prerequisite course for the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, will be offered on November 11-12 in San Diego for a reduced price of $250.
Join fellow resort and second-home real estate professionals for an evening of food, drinks and great networking! The registration deadline is October 30, 2009.
The Smart Growth e-News Quarterly Report is a service of NAR that provides information and status on growth related initiatives at the state and local levels. The report is updated four times per year and can be searched by state.
This program enables state and local REALTOR® associations to conduct polling on growth related issues in their areas. The program introduces state and local associations to NAR- affiliated public opinion firms in order to perform a survey on the opinions of the local or state residents concerning growth.
On Common Ground is published twice each year, and is distributed free of charge. The publication presents a wide range of views on Smart Growth issues, with the goal of encouraging a dialogue among REALTORS®, elected officials and other interested citizens.
This on-line resource, which briefs incoming local and state association presidents on their responsibilities and informs them of resources available to them at NAR, is filled with essential information for the first-time elected leader.
Make REALTOR® Safety a priority year-round. Launch your Association's efforts during REALTOR® Safety Week, September 13-19 with the presentation, video, handouts, office forms and artwork in the new REALTOR® Safety Resources Kit.
Have you ever wondered what online social networking is? Or even more importantly, what does it have to do with real estate? In this 60 minute presentation we will delve into the exploding world of online social networking, how it fits in real estate and identify ways you can use it successfully to grow your Resort business. An email invitation will be sent out several weeks prior to the webinar to RSPS Certificate Holders Only. For more information visit ResortSymposium.com.
This session will take a look at how you can change your momentum when you are fearful or in self imposed ruts. What are some of those "game changing" things you can do to break the cycle and get to "Next Level Living" both personally and professionally?
In a slow market, offering assistance in lease-to-own transactions can open the door to new seller and buyer clients to your practice. In this webinar, two veteran real estate professionals who've been offering assistance in lease-to-own transactions for years will share their insights into how to tap this niche to build your business.
The first-time home buyer tax credit, which Congress in February increased to $8,000 from $7,500 and eliminated the repayment requirement, is an incentive you'd expect consumers to be clamoring about.
Find the advantages of Section 1031 (tax-deferred exchanges) of the IRS Code, which allows investors to defer capital gains taxes on the exchange of like-kind properties.
NAR's "REALTOR® Emeritus," those with at least 40 consecutive years in the business, talk about how to succeed in any market. The lastest in the series is an interview with L. Harrell Pendleton, Morristown, Tenn.
This program for all associations provides on-site leadership training, benefits, resources, Second Century programs and more. Two NAR Vice Presidents are available upon request to make field visits and presentations at your association.
The Commercial Services Accreditation sets standards and benchmarks for state and local associations to develop a commercial voice. Accredited Associations receive enhanced benefits and added-value from the RCA.
Associations may upload commercial listings for free and become an official "Data Content Provider", or may opt to develop a local Commercial Information Exchange (CIE). The site is powered by ePropertyData, a leader in CIE technology.
This is a profile of local REALTOR® associations including administrative, organizational and compensation data for the chief state executive position.
NAR is waiving royalties for the Resort and Second Home Markets Course in 2009, and we encourage you to pass this savings on to your members. Contact Dawn Headtke at dheadtke@realtors.org with questions.
Sign up for our Research Webinar featuring members of Research's Survey Team at 10am on June 30. NAR's Survey experts will discuss the newly released 2009 Member Profile and how you can use the wealth of information in this user-friendly report to better your business.
This quarterly report designed for Multiple Listing Services combines economic analysis with local sales data and forecasts in an easy to use downloadable format.
A significant share of buyers purchase vacation or investment properties and because the purchase of a non-primary residence is often influenced by different factors than the purchase of a primary residence, it is important to understand how changes in the market environment affect each segment. This survey estimates the number of home sales that fall into each category and track how sales and prices in each vary over time.
REALTOR Benefits® Program partners Avis, Budget and Hertz can assist NAR members with all of their car rental needs through special offers and savings. Check out their limited-time Right Tools Right Now specials.
Keep you updated on the latest news affecting the commercial real estate industry and your commercial business. Update your email subscriptions on R.org to include the Commercial Report, Commercial Real Estate Outlook and select 'commercial'.
Coming soon by mail is your personalized Guide containing $1,000s of free programs and services provided to NAR members, plus the top 10 benefits of membership to help your business, NOW.
It's no secret that networking is crucial in the real estate business, and Facebook can be a great way to expand your sphere of influence and generate new business.
With web based communications, including web sites, newsletters, newspapers, blogs, on-demand printing, social networking sites and email, you can grow your business and your brand without spending a great deal of money by learning how to write and get published for your audience and have fun doing it.
The first official guide from the Green REsource Council to assist consumers with the most cost-effective ways to save money, their health and the planet.
Packed with more than 1,000 ready-to-use ads, this must-have book helps you spend your time selling, and maximizes the power of your marketing dollars.
A Guide to Complying with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Provides an overview of what RESPA allows and prohibits when it comes to settlement business joint ventures.
A great quick reference e-tool that provides examples of what the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) allows and prohibits to help licensees better understand and comply with the Act.
A great quick reference tool that provides examples of what the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) allows and prohibits to help licensees better understand and comply with the Act.
REALTORS® are finding how easy and effective it is to create and post homemade virtual tours, neighborhood guides and other videos to help sell real estate. This Field Guide explores why and how to market real estate using videos on the Web.
Learn how real estate agents have embraced social networking to attract more clients; learn about the variety of social networking websites and much more.
Interested in the latest real estate technology developments? Then, you can't miss the CRT blog. This web log delivers timely insights on technology tools and services you should know about. Stay current by subscribing to the CRT blog!
The RCA Report, published quarterly, features nationally-recognized commercial real estate experts, commercial real estate case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market.
Sign up for our Research Webinar featuring Laurence Yun on May 28th, Lawrence will talk through current market conditions and what you need to know now.
Research is working to bring NAR members more information that is locally relevant. We've just released three new projects that focus on state and local markets. These state and local reports are available online to members only.
Business Technology and Information Systems Forum is FREE on May 14, 2009 at Midyear. Join us and learn how intranets and virtual office resources, among other tech tools, are empowering professionals like you. Q and A session follows panelist presentations. Stop by and let your voice be heard!
Get the 'Right Tools, Right Now' at this year's Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade expo. As part of NAR's 'Right Tools, Right Now' initiative, the Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade expo will help your business grow NOW.
2009 Government Affairs Directors (GAD) Institute - State and Local Association GADs attending the 2009 GAD Institute in Charleston, SC will, in addition to having the registration fee for the event waived (a $250.00 value), will also be eligible for a $500.00 travel stipend. For more details, contact Gerry Allen at allen@realtors.org.
Local and state associations can apply for financial aid for programs that support the strategies outlined in NAR's Diversity and Fair Housing and Cultural Diversity Strategic Plan.
Leading With Diversity is a three-hour workshop that provides a "road map" to developing key initiatives that will help you make diversity a part of your association's strategy, and better serve your members, leadership, and clients.
NAR is waiving royalties for the following CIPS courses in 2009 and we encourage you to pass this savings on to your members: International Real Estate for Local Markets, Europe, Asia/Pacific, The
Americas, Middle East/Africa, Investment and Fin. Analysis.
This free, online book is a comprehensive compilation of REALTOR® association management information and a valuable resource for AEs/volunteer leadership. Use as a reference for the REALTOR® Association Management Self-Study Course and the
RCE exam.
The royalty on the "Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Buyer's Representatives Need to Know" course has been waived for 2009. Contact Dawn Headtke for details at Dheadtke@Realtors.org.
Save time and improve the bottom line with this powerful presentation of becoming the Chief Energizing Officer of Your Own Uniqueness. Maximize resilience to life's difficulties by making better choices.
REALTORS® who have earned the RAA or GAA designation are able to order the RAA/GAA marketing brochure for FREE! To order the brochure, please email appraisal@realtors.org and indicate the quantity you would like to receive. (Maximum 25 per person)
Learn how to separate the motivated sellers from the rest to then secure price reductions. This DVD by David Knox is great for this uncertain real estate market.
Digital, Spanish version of presentation piece for REALTORS® to provide to consumers, it provides the essential information of why it’s important for today’s home buyers and sellers to work with a REALTOR®.
Designed as a presentation piece for REALTORS® to provide to consumers, provides the essential information of why it's important for today’s home buyers and sellers to work with a REALTOR®.
Digital version of presentation piece for REALTORS® to provide to consumers, it provides the essential information of why it's important for today’s home buyers and sellers to work with a REALTOR®.
Designed as a presentation piece for REALTORS® to provide to consumers, provides the essential information of why it's important for today’s home buyers and sellers to work with a REALTOR®.
Digital, Spanish version of NAR's Research Division's informative brochure to explain the benefits of homeownership as compared to renting. It's a great tool for marketing to first time buyers.
NAR's Research Division developed this informative brochure to explain the benefits of homeownership as compared to renting, making this brochure a great tool for marketing first time buyers.
Digital version of NAR's Research Division's informative brochure to explain the benefits of homeownership as compared to renting. It's a great tool for marketing to first time buyers.
NAR's Research Division developed this informative brochure to explain the benefits of homeownership as compared to renting, making this brochure a great tool for marketing first time buyers.
April is Fair Housing Month, and this field guide provides information about fair housing in advertising, statistical information and resources for REALTORS® and consumers.
This updated Field Guide provides: statistics; links to state laws; tips and a Freddie Mac video to avoid foreclosure; ideas to profit from foreclosures; the latest news on foreclosures and the stimulus plan; and free downloadable foreclosure eBooks.
Learn the basics and benefits of conducting short sales in this market and how to give a short sales seminar. Read tips on working with banks and clients during the complex process. Get the latest information from NAR, articles, books and eBooks.
After nearly a half century in the business, Phyllis Waters of Michigan City, Ind., is still going strong. Business survival, she says, is about doing whatever it takes, from daily prospecting to scrubbing your own floors.
Working foreclosures is almost a necessity in some markets today. Here are some things investors should consider, from choosing the right neighborhood to preparing for hidden costs.
This year, qualified buyers can get a direct tax credit for their purchase - up to $8,000. Ann McAnerney of HnR Block's Tax Institute will explain the provisions of the law and discuss effective ways to market the credit to prospects.
The Center for REALTOR Technology's (CRT) quarterly e-newsletter keeps readers current on real estate technology trends and tools like social media, video, mobile solutions, MLS developments, and more. Don't miss this informative and timely resource.
The Technology and Intelligence Briefing features nationally recognized speakers on commercial real estate
technology and emerging issues such as social media, tenant representation, residential to commercial transition and many others.
NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program provides for savings of up to 21% on select FedEx® services. There are no fees to enroll or minimum shipping quotas to meet. Enroll online using passcode LCRS8P25.
Get the SRES Survey "Moving Forward: 50 and Beyond Home Buyer Survey" for free plus shipping and handling by entering promo code RTSRES when you checkout.
Real Estate Insights is NAR Research's free monthly flagship e-newsletter covering the latest trends in the housing market. Each issue provides monthly economic commentaries, home sales and price reports, market condition analyses and more.
A great tool for real estate professionals, NAR's Relocation Reports pinpoint which counties relocation clients are coming from/going to along with income information. Relocation reports have been created for every county in the U.S.
Visit NAR Booth 1707 to find out more about the Right Tools, Right Now initiative and how you can benefit, including how to
access your eProducts. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the initiative.
Explains NAR multiple listing policy and provides governing documents and recommended operating procedures for REALTOR® Association MLSs operated either as a committee or a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation.
Updated annually, this pamphlet contains the Articles of the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice describing conduct
expected of REALTORS® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®.
This publication features information on diversity courses, community outreach grants, fair housing DVDs, FHA mortgages, and other homeownership information.
REBAC is offering waiving its royalites on five ABR elective courses. The goal of the initiative is to put more tools into our members hands to help them with their business, right now. Contact Dawn Headtke for more info at DHeadtke@Realtors.org.
This program is customized for AEs and president leadership teams and focuses on leadership topics and industry trends. It is offered annually at the NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings.
NAR will provide a $1000 stipend for FPC's to attend the Midyear Meeting. Contact Gerry Allen for further details regarding the stipend at GAllen@realtors.org.
Course teaches REALTORS® to work effectively with, and within, rapidly changing multicultural markets. Cultural
differences, fair housing and business planning are covered. Earn credit toward CIPS, CRS and PMN.
Do you have international clients who buy or sell real estate in the U.S.? Avoid risk, explore business opportunities and learn how U.S. regulations impact real estate transactions with this 4-hour online course priced at only $57.
Do you have clients and customers who want to buy or sell real estate in Mexico? Explore how Mexico real estate opportunities might fit into your international business plan with this 4-hour online course priced at only $76.
Two required CIPS courses, Europe and Asia/Pacific will be offered in conjunction with the NAR Midyear Meetings May 11-12. Learn about real estate practices, economic and marketing trends, etc for a reduced price of $150 per course.
REBAC will double quantities shipped when members order REBAC's Homebuyer's Toolkit. A quick-reference guide filled with self assessment tools, worksheets and checklists, and is designed to help consumers understand the home buying process.
Sign up today for Short Sales: Finding Income in a Tough Market, March 12, 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time. Short sales expert Scott Thompson will walk you through the essentials of getting these tricky deals closed.
On February 18, 2009, President Obama announced his Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, designed to help up to 7-9 million families avoid foreclosure by restructuring or refinancing their mortgages.
The President signed the bill on February 17, 2009. The bill is a $780 billion package, with roughly 35% of the package devoted to tax cuts (mostly for 2009) and the rest to spending intended to occur in 2009 and 2010.
Practitioners who've "been there" share their ideas and inspiration for succeeding in a down market. Geary Jones of Santa Cruz, Calif., kicks off REALTOR® Magazine's new "Words of Wisdom" series.
NAR believes that the successful FHA mortgage finance and assisted-housing programs need significant additional resources to encourage homeownership opportunities for all Americans and increase the supply of affordable rental housing nationwide.
The Virtual Library at Realtor.org gives you access to over 1,500 business publications at no charge! This valuable service, available to NAR members only, lets you search for full-text articles, save subscription dollars and create automatic e-mail.
Through NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program Lowe's offers REALTORS® an exciting, FREE, online marketing tool where Lowe’s will work with you to send fully customized direct mail pieces, featuring valuable Lowe’s coupons, directly to your clients.
CommercialSource.com is NAR's website and marketplace designed specifically for commercial brokers and investors. The platform includes national commercial sales and lease property listing information, news and brokerage information.
Research is working to bring NAR members more information that is locally relevant. We've just released three new projects that focus on state and local markets.
2006 report answers the questions: Who are today's home buyers and sellers? Do they use the services of a real estate professional? What role does the Internet play?
2006 report answers the questions: Who are today's home buyers and sellers? Do they use the services of a real estate professional? What role does the Internet play?
2007 report answers the questions: Who are today's home buyers and sellers? Do they use the services of a real estate professional? What role does the Internet play?
2007 report answers the questions: Who are today's home buyers and sellers? Do they use the services of a real estate professional? What role does the Internet play?
Most recent report answers the questions: Who are today's home buyers and sellers? Do they use the services of a real estate professional? What role does the Internet play?
Most recent report answers the questions: Who are today's home buyers and sellers? Do they use the services of a real estate professional? What role does the Internet play?
Get the 'Right Tools, Right Now' at this year's Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. As part of the 'Right Tools, Right Now' initiative, the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo registration fees are waived.
Reach 7500 key international real estate practitioners, World Trade Centers, Embassies and Consulates by advertising in the 2009-2010 CIPS Directory. Yellow page advertising rates have been reduced by 25%.
Surround Sound Campaign works directly with state and local REALTOR® associations to get the word out to consumers about the opportunities for buyers in today’s housing markets. The campaign offers a toolkit to help get the show on the road.
NAR's HR Connection program provides AEs the convenience of
"one-stop shopping" for quality, human resource services and information, Consulting is now FREE to associations.
The Signature Series is a grant program created for the enhancement of commercial professional development at state and local associations. The program provides associations with regional, professional training seminars, revenue opportunities to further support commercial initiatives, and awareness of a network of nationally recognized trainers.
The AEI Rebate, a part of the Right Tools Right Now initiative, is a good faith discount offered to U.S. REALTOR® association chief staff executives attending the 2009 AE Institute. The rebate covers AEI tuition ($475), plus $1,000 to cover Institute.
The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course for Association Staff will be offered on Friday, March 20 in conjunction with the 2009 AE Institute in Colorado Springs for only $65. Contact Heidi Henning at hhenning@realtors.org.
Prepare yourself to service the growing international market in their local community by focusing on culture, global real estate practices, and investment trends. Take the 12-hour prerequisite course, International Real Estate for Local Markets.
Learn about real estate practices in Europe, Asia/Pacific, and The Americas along with economic and real estate trends in these regions, and marketing and selling practices. Register for any or all three of these required regional courses.
The Online FHA Toolkit is an interactive tool designed for REALTOR® members with little previous experience in using products offered by FHA or members who have not utilized FHA products in recent years. It is available online for FREE.
This informative resource to help consumers prepare their home for sale with tips on curb appeal, staging, showing, and updating a home for selling success.
This informative resource to help consumers prepare their home for sale with tips on curb appeal, staging, showing, and updating a home for selling success.
