nar: RAPB's International Business Council is on Facebook! - 06/12/09 06:44 AM
The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, International Business Council is now a part of the Social Media world! 
Become a member of the International Business Council for international updates from our NAR Ambassadors and Presidents' Liasons, Tim Kinzler, Bahamas, John Mike, UK, Nancy Macaluso, South Africa and John Pinson, Malaysia plus tons of great networking, trade missions, education, email newsletter, seminars and more!
Start today by joining our Facebook Fan Page!
 
 
RAPB's International Business Council Facebook Fanpage...join today! Click Here and Become a Fan.
If you are interested in joining our International Business Council, only $59 a year, contact Danielle Boutin … (1 comments)

nar: Is International real estate your niche? Do you want it to be? - 04/13/09 04:16 AM
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nar: Calling all under 30 Realtors!! January 12th Deadline - 01/07/09 02:12 AM
30 Under 30 - Jan. 12 Deadline
 Each June, REALTOR® Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry. Now's your chance to be considered for the 2009 class of "30 Under 30." On this page you will be able to access an application and find answers to your questions.Who is eligible? Any REALTOR® member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who is under age 30 as of May 31, 2009, and who has not been profiled in a previous "30 Under 30" feature is eligible for the 2009 feature.
Who is eligible?
Any REALTOR® member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who … (2 comments)

nar: Code of Ethics Online - 12/16/08 04:46 AM
The deadline is approaching fast and there are still a lot of members who have not yet completed their mandatory Code of Ethics training. 
The Code of Ethics, mandated by the National Association of Realtors says that ALL Realtor members must complete a 2.5 hour ethics training every 4 years as set by NAR.  This 4 year cycle will be ending December 31st, 2008. 
If you have not completed your ethics training please make sure you do so by the end of the year or NAR will be SUSPENDING your membership and then soon after they will TERMINATE you and you will … (4 comments)

nar: Have you completed your Mandatory Realtor Code of Ethics? - 11/24/08 02:21 AM
If you are a Realtor, meaning you are a member of your local Realtor Association, you MUST take the NAR Mandated Code of Ethics between January 1st, 2005 and December 31st, 2008 or you will LOSE YOUR REALTOR MEMBERSHIP!!!
I know it's hard to remember when it was last taken...something you may have done 4 years ago is hard for anyone to keep track of. 
You can either check by contacting your local board and making sure they have record and/or go to www.Realtor.org NAR's website, log in and check your personal profile. The Code of Ethics should show up in your Education … (0 comments)

nar: North America, Europe and Asia, top three counties buying in the US - 11/20/08 02:13 AM
I apologize for the length of this blog but I have a lot of great info to share!
According to the 2008 NAR Profile of International Buyers, North America, Europe and Asia accounted for more than 85 percent of foreign home buying transactions between May 2007 and May 2008.
Six countries accounted for the majority of international purchasers.
The top six countries of origin for foreign home buyers were:
Canada The United Kingdom Mexico China India Germany Canada and the U.K. accounted for 36.1 percent of purchasers.
Foreign buyers purchased properties in every state (and the District of Columbia). Several states had … (4 comments)

nar: Attention CIPS Designees!!!! - 11/14/08 12:35 AM
Did you know that NAR offers FREE ads & postcards you can use as a CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) Designee to promote yourself as the International Specialist?
Click on the link below to view all the great full color ads they have available.
http://www.realtor.org/cipshome.nsf/pages/PersonalMktg#CIPSAds?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS111208&CAT=Int
P.S. This would be the perfect thing to use for our Interactive Digital Magazine we have going out to 11,000+ NAEA Estate Agents in the UK in January.  This is a great way to grow your business Internationally.  Click here for pricing details. 
Check it out today...our first issue deadline is November 19th! 
If you miss this … (1 comments)

nar: Our own Michael Owen received NAR award at convention this weekend! - 11/10/08 02:38 AM

Congratulations to Michael Owen of Delray Beach, FL, a very active member of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) for receiving the National Association of Realtors 2008 Distinguished Service Award this weekend at the National Convention.  Out of 1.2 milllion Realtors, no more than two are recognized with this award each year.  
NAR established the DSA in 1979 to honor Realtors(R) who have made outstanding contributions to the real estate industry and are recognized as leaders in their local communities. The award is considered the highest honor an NAR member can receive; recipients must be active at the … (0 comments)

nar: Let's get CEREAN - 10/23/08 01:55 AM
Posted by Jim Helsel, 2008 NAR Treasurer
Last Saturday my son, Michael, and I flew to Istanbul Turkey on behalf of our Association. I was asked to attend the CEREAN (Central European Real Estate Associations Network) Conference and to help continue NAR's efforts to establish a relationship with Turkey's Istanbul Chamber of Real Estate Brokers. While the trip and Istanbul were truly fascinating, NAR's reason to show our presence at this Conference could not have been more clear. We all know real estate is local but the real estate industry is truly global. Turkey, an emerging market, is eager to find … (0 comments)

nar: Have you completed your NAR Mandatory Code of Ethics Requirement? - 10/09/08 03:47 AM
Attention all Realtors:
Since the Code of Ethics is so important, the board of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has mandated effective January 1, 2005, that every four years all Realtors® must complete a 2 1/2 hour course of instruction on the Realtors® Code of Ethics, as a condition of membership. This is mandatory and not optional.  The course must be completed by December 31, 2008.  All Realtor® members will have to comply or your Realtor membership will be DROPPED!   
Don't worry though...you have options: 
*Members of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) in South Florida can … (13 comments)

nar: How much are you spending on your business? - 10/01/08 11:59 AM
 
From NAR's very informative Quick Facts, F.A.Q's Section:
In 2007, all REALTORS® spent a median of $6,580 on business expenses. (Source: 2008 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile.)
What did you spend in 2007? What about so far in 2008?  How do the 2 years compare?
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nar: Settlement made regarding NAR's multiple listing policy on Virtual Web Sites - 07/09/08 08:29 AM
On May 27, 2008, NAR and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a favorable settlement, concluding a two-year DOJ investigation (followed by two and a half years of litigation) regarding NAR's multiple listing policy as it pertained to the display of listings from the MLS on brokers' virtual office Web sites, or VOWs.
The Latest From NAR
The July 8, 2008 NAR President's Podcast features Vicki Cox Golder, 2008 NAR First Vice President, and Laurie Janik, NAR General Counsel, discussing NAR's settlement of the antitrust lawsuit brought by the DOJ. Watch the video.
In a June 16 webcast, NAR General Counsel Laurie … (1 comments)