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As a REALTOR® staff member, I know I’m bombarded daily with emails related to all aspects of the real estate industry – so I can only imagine what arrives in the Inbox of licensed REALTORS® each day. The information must arrive in overwhelming amounts and from a variety of sources. So where do you turn to for the most up to date and factual advice? In a recent survey, agents across the state noted they receive much of their information from their broker and local board or association.
One of the first places I turn to when researching new ideas and topics is definitely NAR’s site at realtor.org. (When I was searching for a home, I’ll admit, it was realtor.com) While I may be a little biased, NAR’s website is easy to use and they are constantly editing and improving their pages and data. More importantly, they have a wealth of information for not only consumers, but also the REALTORS® they serve each and every day. Did you know that you can access state information regarding home price analysis reports via NAR’s site? The 2009 Local Market Reports contain a wealth of information including foreclosure rates, housing inventory and the health of local job markets.
The information doesn’t stop there! On NAR’s State and Local Market Information page reports concerning state fiscal conditions, mortgage conditions and even the economic impact of housing can be found. All of this and more can help you as a REALTOR® stay on top of trends in your local market area. All real estate is local, so take the first steps in becoming your local expert!
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About Susan C.: Susan Wright is a Professional Development Specialist at the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®. You may follow her on Twitter: @cswright23 |
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Realtor.org is really an amazing site. You can type anything in Search and come up with all sorts of valuable info. No matter whether you’re new to the business or “seasoned” you’ll find things to help you build your business and interact professionally with the consumer. There’s also information on business planning. Your Dues At Work–YDAW.
For the member’s only part you’ll need to have registered. To register you need your NRDS number–found either on your NAR blue membership card or above you name on the front of Realtor Magazine–9 digits between two *s. Once you register you pick your log in and password.