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From: NAR@realtors.org
Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 16:03:53 -0500
To: <msomers@westusa.com>
Subject: Weekly Information from NAR for 05/06/2009
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This week's e-mail update from NAR contains information from topics you selected. To access the topics, click on the links below.
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May brings even more NAR products and resources to members for FREE or At Cost as part of the Right Tools, Right Now initiative, including the "It Pays to Work with a REALTOR®" brochure and a Short Sales Webinar. Take advantage of these valuable tools that can help your business? right now! Check back monthly for new offers. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/prodser.nsf/righttools/toolshome?opendocument&wt.mc_id=RT0015&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=About
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The Appraisal Standards Board recently adopted changes to the Conduct section of the ETHICS RULE that will become effective January 1, 2010 for the 2010-11 edition of USPAP. The specific language that has been adopted, and which has initiated questions and concerns. Read more...
http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/appraisalinsight/2009/05/appraisal_foundation_february.html#more?&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=App
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As part of NAR's new 'Right Tools, Right Now' initiative, Realtors® who have earned the RAA or GAA designation are now able to order the RAA/GAA informational brochure for consumers and lenders FREE of charge, while supplies last. Read more...
http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/appraisalinsight/2009/03/free_raagaa_marketing_brochure.html?&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=App
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Network with your fellow Certified International Property Specialists, share discussions on popular topics, upload photos, and much more. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT000012C6?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Int
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Alabama federal court rules flat fee was unearned because no services were provided in return for the fee. Please note: The following link is to a member-only area of the site. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/letterlw.nsf/pages/0509busby2?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Legal
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Read an article by NAR's General Counsel discussing a recently decided RESPA case and how this decision could impact the fee structure used by your brokerage firm. Please note: The following link is to a member-only area of the site. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/letterlw.nsf/pages/0409busby?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Legal
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While at the Midyear Trade Expo, stop by NAR's Booth #1707 to get the REALTOR® Message on the information and resources you need. Learn about the ?Right Tools, Right Now' initiative with hands-on help to access the more than 300 NAR products and resources now FREE or AT COST. Pic k up NAR's Top 10 Benefits brochure and Resource Catalog. Talk to lobbyists, program and policy staff about the issues that affect you, your business, and your community. Learn about two new partners in the REALTOR Benefits® Porgram. And take a big cookie to-go. For more information¸ visit...
http://www.REALTOR.org/midyear.nsf/pages/expo?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Meet
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Attend NAR's Marketing Forum at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, DC. "Leverage Local Promotions & Connections" will take place next Friday, May 15 from 9 - 11 a.m. Learn how to position yourself as the industry expert in your community, and how to identify and utilize valuable low- and no-cost local opportunities and media outlets to communicate the real state of real estate, using the tenets of NAR's popular Surround Sound campaign. For more information¸ visit...
http://www.realtor.org/educsess.nsf/allpages/Mgov09AWIR-5UPUA8?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Meet
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While in Washington, DC for the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, be sure to visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and see two important exhibitions sponsored by NAR: Within These Walls and the newly-preserved Star-Spangled Banner. Discover the stories of five courageous American families and the important role their home played in their lives and see the flag that inspired our national anthem. For more information¸ visit...
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT000012BA?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Meet
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Stop by NAR's Booth #1707 next week at the Midyear Trade Expo, and share with us on camera which Right Tools, Right Now products and services helped you. Filming will take place on Wednesday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to noon and on Thursday, May 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. While you're there, learn about this important initiative for our members, and get hands-on help with accessing the more than 300 NAR products and resources now FREE or AT COST. For more information¸ visit...
http://www.REALTOR.org/midyear.nsf/pages/expo?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Meet
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Dozens of online agent ads were recently tested and seen by 1000s of home buyers and sellers. See the 10 ads that outperformed the industry at President of REALTOR.com(R), Errol Samuelson's special session, during NAR's Midyear Meetings in Washington, DC. The session will be held Thursday, May 14, from 2-3pm. Errol will review best broker and agent sites, REALTOR.com(R)'s best performing tools and real examples of how agents have evolved their Web presence to keep in front of active home buyers and sellers. For more information¸ visit...
http://www.realtor.org/educsess.nsf/allpages/09MgovRealtordotcom?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Meet
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Some people hesitate to take on the responsibility of a vacation home, worried they'd spend more time painting trim and mowing grass instead of relaxing on the beach. K. Hovnanian Homes has resolved all maintenance concerns for residents in their new single-family community. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT000012B6?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Resort
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Putting a home up for bid in a slow market can hurry along a sale. As owners of high-end mountain homes try to make their properties stand out in a crowded market, an increasing number are going the auction route. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT000012C2?OpenDocumen t&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Resort
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Resort Authority is a referral network for REALTORS® who specialize in Resort and Second-Home properties. This website helps real estate professionals market their developments and gain referrals from other developers. It was first introduced at the Resort and Second Home Symposium in Naples, Florida. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT000012CA?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Resort
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Some of the best blog postings involve short lists and allow a buyer to glean a large amount of information in a short amount of time. Check out these tips for improving your blog lists including using popular buzz words, odd numbers and thinking outside the box. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT000012BE?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS050609&CAT=Tech
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