A Monthly Publication of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®
December 2008 Issue
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January Dates to Remember

1/01 Offices Closed
1/07 WCR Meeting
1/08 New Member Orientation
1/09Installation of Officers & Directors
1/14 RRAR Board Meeting
1/16 Editorial submissions for March RR
1/19 Martin Luther King Day
1/21 Two ICIPS Theater Classes
1/21 International Council Mtg.
1/22 New Member Orientation
1/26Real Estate Investment Fundamentals
1/26Mandatory Update

 

 

Realtor Review
 
 
A monthly
publication of the
Raleigh Regional Association of
REALTORS®
On the cover:
Mary Edna Williams ran for (and won) president-elect of NCAR to help insure that REALTORS® have a business environment that will help them thrive in the current market. Being in a position to make this happen is her gift to RRAR this holiday season. (Photo by Doug Pitts.)

The Benefits of Membership
The year 2009 is just around the corner, and it is time to renew your membership with the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®. Renewing your commitment to your local association also renews your membership at the state and national levels as well. Read More


Williams Speaks About the Future
Mary Edna Williams is raring to go to work in her new role as 2009 president elect of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®. A licensed real estate professional since 1986, Williams is known around the state for her leadership, integrity and dedication to the profession and to life.

She is a past president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® and has served in numerous other offices, committees and task forces for the association throughout the years. Williams has also been active on the state and national levels and works tirelessly to make sure the concerns of REALTORS® are heard by state and national legislators. Read More


Residential Real Estate Trends
Based on properties listed in the Triangle MLS View Stats

RRAR Staff Directory
Raleigh Association of REALTORS® staff names, email addresses and titles can be viewed from this link.
TMLS Staff Directory
Triangle MLS, Inc. staff names, email addresses, phone extensions and titles can be viewed from this link
RRAR 2008 Board Officers and Committee Chairs

New Members, September 2008
Welcome! Read More

NewsMakers
Read More about what your fellow REALTORS® have been doing.

Fasten Your Seatbelts and Learn the Language of Emerging Markets
ByHeidi Ketler
A panel of experts satisfied area agents’ need to know at the annual Real Estate Trends seminar hosted by the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®.“I found a group of people who were really hungry for information,” said keynote speaker John Ansbach, following the event. President of Ansbach Communications, Ansbach is a widely recognized industry analyst familiar to North Carolina audiences.“This is a group that is certainly concerned with what’s happening in the economy and industry, but nobody’s panicking. They are aware that it’s going to be a stressful time for them and consumers alike, and they are generally interested in arming themselves with information to better serve their clients.”Ted W. Abernathy Jr., executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership; and Stacey P. Anfindsen, a real estate appraiser with Birch Appraisal, fueled optimism by focusing their presentations on “the good.”Ansbach provided a reality check in his first presentation, “State of the (Real Estate) Nation,” warning of tough times ahead. He concluded the Real Estate Trends seminar with an interactive study on Web 2.0 tools to help REALTORS® add value to their services and reach emerging market segments, specifically Gen X-ers, who are now in their 30s, and Gen Y-ers, who are in their 20s. Anfindsen kicked off the round of presentations with statistics as evidence of the strength of the Triangle MLS market: Read More

Neighbor Helping Neighbor
REALTORS® donate $9,000 to Habitat for Humanity
Thanks to the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Committee and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Housing Foundation - Homes 4NC, the American dream of owning a home will come true for more area residents. Read More

Please Join The Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® For A Holiday Party

Thursday December 4th Read More


Sneak Preview
Bring the world to your local market
Now’s the time to tap into the lucrative, immigrant niche market in your area and take advantage of the growth of foreign investment in U.S. real estate. Do this by taking a step toward earning your Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.

Sign up today for the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® one-day course called “Europe and International Real Estate” on Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 111 Realtors Way in Cary.Read More


RRAR's 2008 Awards Ceremony
Please join your Peers for the 2008 Awards Ceremony Read More


Raleigh Area's 2008 "Best of" Awards
Read More


CourseWorks
Learn all about upcoming classes and seminars each month in the CourseWorks section of REALTOR® Review.

  • Understanding IDX
  • Continue Your Education Read More

There She is .... Mrs. America
And she’s a Raleigh real estate broker! Maureen MacDonald, owner of Bluestone Realty, was recently crowned Mrs. America 2009 during a pageant in Arizona.

For those who aren’t familiar with the Mrs. America production, which is now in its 32nd year, it’s far more than a beauty contest. Mrs. America focuses attention on the contemporary married woman – her sensitivity, boundless spirit, unwavering determination and inspiration to her family and the community. .Read More


Project Angel Tree
RRAR members have been busy since November selecting angels from their annual Project Angel Tree and shopping for just the right gifts to donate to the Friends of Wake County Guardian ad Litem for the holidays. Read More


In The Spotlight
Election predictions and political wrangling highlighted this year's Triangle Community Coalition (TCC) Political Pig Pickin' in September. Read More


Be Forewarned
Failure to respond correctly to cultural idiosyncrasies can result in the ruination of a deal. Being forewarned is forearmed, at least that’s what attendees at the International Council of REALTORS® learned at International Day on Sept. 24. Read More


Perdue Speaks to TCAR
On September 19, York Properties sponsored a Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS® showcase at Plantation Pointe with Lieutenant Governor Bev Purdue as the main speaker. Perdue, who ran for governor this year, spoke about her campaign. An invitation to speak was extended to Pat McCrory, who also ran for governor, but he was unable to attend. Read More

RRAR REALTOR® Store
Your holiday wish has been granted. All of Wake County’s real estate MLS zones and their boundaries are now in one book. This easy-to-read publication features a quick-finder index and has been revised, tested and used by thousands of Wake Country drivers, including fire and EMS officers. Meanwhile, this book and all maps are 10 percent off in December.*

*Sorry, this offer cannot be combined with other discounts (already discounted items excluded). Discount not applicable to online purchases. Please come into the store or call us to receive the discount. Meanwhile, let us know if there's anything you would like us to carry in the store. We're always open to suggestions. And don't forget to visit your 'online store". As always thank you for your business.


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Other Articles in this Issue

CourseWorks
Fasten Your Seatbelts and Learn the Language of Emerging Markets
NewsMakers
Raleigh Area 2008 "Best Of" Awards
RRAR Board Officers
RRAR Store News
SneakPreview
Welcome New Members
Project Angel Tree
RRAR Awards Ceremony
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
Please Join The Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® For A Holiday Party
Be Forewarned
In the Spotlight
From the President
There She Is - Mrs. America
Williams Speaks About the Future
Perdue Speaks to TCAR

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