tar: That's Not How We Do Things Around Here - 12/18/14 08:05 PM
 
If you practice real estate long enough, eventually you will find yourself working a transaction that falls outside of your immediate stomping grounds. While folks commonly recognize that there are differences in laws and practices in between states, it isn't as commonly understood that there can also be variations within a state -- particularly within those larger and more densely populated states, such as Texas.
It is difficult to say what drives regional differences... but at some point, the words, "That's not how we do things around here" will be uttered as an objection to what one party deems as standard, conventional … (27 comments)

tar: 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)