Education

REALTORS® need 14 hours continuing education by May 31

Friday, January 15, 2010
By Kim Shindle
REALTORS® need 14 hours continuing education by May 31

Agents who received their licenses between Dec. 1, 2007 and Nov. 30, 2009 are required to take 14 hours of continuing education in specific, mandatory commission-developed courses. Those who received their licenses after Nov. 30, 2009 will be waived from continuing education for the 2010 renewal but will be required to take the... »

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New year means new changes to Code of Ethics

Thursday, January 14, 2010
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO
New year means new changes to Code of Ethics

With the new year comes new changes to the NAR Code of Ethics and related procedures. »

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Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

Thursday, December 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

The real estate industry needs to change to serve consumers the way they want and expect to be served, according to Stefan Swanepoel, a noted real estate expert who annually publishes Swanepoel Trends Report. »

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There’s still time to attend Triple Play next week

Thursday, December 3, 2009
By Kim Shindle
There’s still time to attend Triple Play next week

Onsite registration is just $90 for REALTORS® and they’ll enjoy nationally recognized speakers, a trade show and networking opportunities. »

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Triple Play advance registration ends

Friday, November 20, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Triple Play advance registration ends

Make sure you get the courses you want and need by registering online for Triple Play REALTORS® Convention. Advance registration ends Friday, Nov. 20 and online registration is just $65. »

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Designations give REALTORS® an edge

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Designations give REALTORS® an edge

According to a 2009 NAR Member Profile survey, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $28,400 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $55,700. REALTORS® who pursue professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. »

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Applying new technologies to the appraisal business

Friday, October 30, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Applying new technologies to the appraisal business

With more than 32 years in the real estate/appraisal business, Melanie McLane, a REALTOR® and appraiser, has seen a fair share of changes in the industry. »

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Stand out from the crowd

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.
Stand out from the crowd

Have you really considered what consumers see when they look at your qualifications? Do they really care that you’ve won the Sales Circle award or that you have three designations? »

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Social media similar to other marketing

Thursday, October 15, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Social media similar to other marketing

Noted real estate blogger and chief executive officer of Century 21 Advantage Gold in Philadelphia Bill Lublin said social media gives REALTORS® an opportunity to engage with communities online. As they connect with people and build trust, people will come to them to buy and sell houses. »

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PREF awards grant for diversity training

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By Kim Shindle
PREF awards grant for diversity training

PREF expanded its mission to include a grant program for projects designed to benefit the Pennsylvania real estate industry. »

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