“What’s in a Name?” That question begins the Membership Marks Manual of the National Association of REALTORS®. But today, it may be more apt to ask, “What’s in a username?” As social networking websites and blogs continue to gain popularity in the … [Read more...]
Four Key Elements to a Great Training Platform | January 2014
January 8, 2014 by
Our observation is that owners and managers no longer want training. They want results! The last thing they want is entertainment posing as training. In fact, we have emails from owners asking about our training and results. They specifically say, … [Read more...]
Want a new car in 2014? REALTOR® discount on Chrysler products
December 30, 2013 by
Due to the ongoing success of the savings program, NAR has extended its agreement with Chrysler Group LLC under the Association’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, continuing the exclusive savings benefit for members for an additional two years, through … [Read more...]
NAR Issue Update Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief
December 30, 2013 by
Issue Background: On December 31, 2013 the Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief will expire. NAR has been working with Congress since early this year to extend this important real estate tax provision. Without an extension, homeowners who have any … [Read more...]
Kansas Real Estate Housing Statistics | November 2013
December 20, 2013 by
Kansas home sales fell by 7.1 percent in November 2013 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Sales totaled 3,053 units in November, down from 3,286 units in 2012. In … [Read more...]
Are you one of America’s Best Agents?
December 20, 2013 by
On January 13, 2014, REAL Trends will be launching their survey to locate the finest most productive sales agents and sales teams in the country. REAL Trends has done this for the past eight years and last year over 6,700 agents and teams who did … [Read more...]
Kansas REALTORS® Pushing for Property Tax Reform for Kansas Families, Farmers and Small Businesses in 2014
December 20, 2013 by
BACKGROUND ON THE ISSUE: During the 2014 Legislative Session, Kansas REALTORS® will again push legislation to provide relief to Kansas families, farmers and small business owners from the crushing property tax burdens imposed by Kansas local … [Read more...]
Kansas REALTORS® Rally for the American Dream
December 20, 2013 by
Join over 100 REALTORS® from across the state to rally support for the American Dream and to urge the Kansas Legislature to support PROPERTY TAX REFORM and the repeal of the MORTGAGE TAX. Wednesday, January 15 12:00 – 4:30 PM Kansas … [Read more...]
The Top Five Components For Your Laptop
December 19, 2013 by
The TechHelpline receives a lot of calls from people experiencing low-performance from their laptops. The questions most asked are “Why is it running slow?” and “How do I know what laptop to buy?” In this article, we will discuss five important … [Read more...]
Brokerage Challenges for 2014 | RealTRENDS
December 13, 2013 by
I spent last weekend working with one of my favorite clients creating the perfect strategic brokerage business plan. She has been a franchised broker for over 20 years. She has a franchise agreement coming up for renewal in a few months. She … [Read more...]
