realtors: The R's New Clothes - 04/10/18 05:07 AM
On April 9, 2018, NAR debuted their new brand vision for the Realtor® logo, slated for implementation in June of 2018 and industry adoption by December 2019.  Per NAR's press release, the new brand maintains the core attributes of the 1973 iconic logo, but has "evolved" to incorporate a "contemporary 3-D cube" which is supposed to be representative of "NAR and REALTORS® as multi-dimensional, dynamic, active, and future-focused. In addition, this new dimension signifies that the association is a caring, human organization and brand." 
The change has caused a stir on social media in the membership body. Many feel the redesign is a … (99 comments)

realtors: NAR Sponsors FREE Safety Tool for All Realtors - 12/01/17 09:23 AM
Safety is a serious concern for Realtors®. 
NAR announced in November 2017 that a new safety tool is being made available to all Realtors® for free. Trust Stamp is online service that empowers Realtors® to protect themselves and their clients by helping them verify stranger identities prior to meeting.
 
Trust Stamp is an artificial intelligence (AI) company that focuses on biometrically created digital identities. Their goal is to replace user names and passwords (knowledge-based authentication) -- and eventually, even the social security number. For the real estate industry, the goal is to achieve identity and trust, so that agents can stay safe. 
How Does … (6 comments)

realtors: The New Bird: How To Love Life in 2016 - 01/01/16 08:01 AM
As we welcome in January, Winter Wonderland lyrics may be back on the shelf, but the beautiful message that it paints still inspires, especially on this initial day of 2016. 
While goal achievement can add to a sense of accomplishment and well being for that "High D" sales personality that is common among successful real estate agents, it can also be an addictive element that steals focus from other areas of our lives, leading to the deprecation of happiness or a deteriorating perspective about those around us. 
Amidst setting business goals and committing to the long list of resolutions for fitness and health,  … (7 comments)

realtors: The Texas Realtors® Leadership Program - 07/12/14 01:03 PM
Are you a Texas Realtor®? Have you heard about the Texas Realtors® Leadership Program (TRLP)? 
In 2012, my esteemed colleague, Heather Anderson (Janus Real Estate Group , Allen, TX) urged me to consider applying for TRLP through the Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR).  Her encouragement, promising that this experience would be a 'game changer', was 110% true. 
Founded by NAR, sponsored by the Texas Association of Realtors, and implemented through select local area associations who have committed to the requirements for program delivery, this distinguished opportunity has a unique mission to cultivate leaders from all segments of the local community (Realtors®, … (4 comments)

realtors: I Wish Someone Had Told Me... - 02/07/14 02:26 AM
Realtors: What is one thing you wish someone would have told you when you were getting started in the business?
Is there something that someone could have said that would have kept you from having to learn a tough lesson the hard way?
Is there a tip, tactic or technique that would have saved you time and/or money?
Is there a warning you find yourself giving to Newbies about an element of the business you find precarious or risky? Although you may have many suggestions, can you isolate down to one that would have made a difference in helping you ramp … (4 comments)