Homebuyer Tax Credit Presentation Miss the February 4th Member Meeting with MAR General Counsel Steve Ryan on the Extended and Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit? You can access his presentation as we as links to the handouts provided at the event. (Brokers: Please feel free to use this presentation in a sales meeting!)
See the presentation>
NAR's Homebuyer Tax Credit Update Worksheet>
Tax Credit Info from the IRS>
Homebuyer Tax Credit Info: General >
Area’s single family home & condo sales rise in January, fueled by tax credit expansion to current homeowners News Release >
Area home sales stats, members only >
U.S. Rep. Tsongas questions Sec. Geithner about loan modification program. At a recent congressional hearing, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA 5th District) pressed Geithner on whether the Home Affordable Modification Program, a major part of the Administrations’ efforts to address the foreclosure crisis, is working as intended. Watch video >
NEAR President Angela Harkins' Letter to the Editor on Area Home Sales Read Letter
New Risk Management Video: Lead-Based Paint NAR's Risk Management Committee has produced a new video designed to help your brokerage comply with these disclosure requirements. Watch video>
Seller Wants and Needs Analyzed Why they sold, what they sold, how they sold it, and how they found a real estate professional are among the details about sellers that NAR Research looks at in its latest Home Buyer and Seller Survey. Members may download a free copy of the complete survey.
Short Sale Tips The Foreclosures and Short Sales Task Force has compiled an extremely helpful list of tips to help you when working with these tricky transactions. This Task Force had NEAR REALTORS® with specific expertise in the subject as well as three NEAR Affiliate attorneys who are also involved in loss mitigation, and the tips were reviewed by MAR General Counsel Steve Ryan. Check out the tips
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REALTOR Guide Who gets the P&S
signed?What information
should be at a property listed for sale? And more! The
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Avoiding Foreclosure & Home Financing Today Info
 The Home Preservation Coalition of the Merrimack Valley provides free services to homeowners facing foreclosure; download the Greater Lowell CBA's multi-language flier for consumers or call the (Greater) Lawrence Community Works at 978-685-3115.
NEAR Affiliate Member services, such as lenders, first time home buyer financing, first-time homebuyer training, title companies, inspection companies, and more.
MA Assn of Realtors foreclosure prevention links -- includes free consumer brochure produced with the state's Attorney General.
The National Assn of Realtors has free, downloadable consumer brochures:
New from NAR: Field Guide to Selling Techniques.
Orlando Association of REALTORS study on the Value REALTORS bring to a real estate transaction Click here
Mass. Assn of REALTORS pamphlet, A Consumer Guide to Buying & Selling a Home in Massachusett, in 11 different languages. Click here
National Association of REALTORS Field guide to surviving and thriving in a slowing market Click here
Realtor Safety TipsCity
and Town tax rates in Massachusetts click here
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March 8: 6 Hours Continuing Education 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at NEAR. Counting toward MA & NH re-licensing requirements. Choose from Facilitator, Commonly Used Forms, and/or Alternative Dispute Resolution (NH equivalents, respectively: Designated Agency/Faciliator, Know Your Contracts, and Making the Sale-Procuring Cause) taught by 2005 NEAR Educator of the Year Kathy Roosa. All classes good for both MA & NH continuing education credit. $30/class for members. SOLD OUT!
March 11: NH Core Training 9:00 am - Noon at NEAR in conjunction with the Kathy Roosa School of Real Estate. This core course is required to maintain your New Hampshire real estate salesperson license. Class is $40 for NEAR Members. See registration form for additional prices. Registration Form or Online Registration
April 15: It's Coming! 2010 Recognition Gala Join us for our biggest and most exciting event of the year! The Northeast Association of REALTORS® Recognition Gala recognizes our top local sales producers and volunteers of real estate professionals. Held at the beautiful DiBurro's Function Facility, this event will provide real estate professionals the opportunity to mix and mingle with top-selling real estate professionals at our networking reception before the fabulous awards dinner as well as after the silent auction while dancing the night away! Reserve your table early for best seating and sign up by March 19th for early-bird pricing! Registration Form>
Are you a Top Producer? Check the application to see if you qualify. Top Producer Application>
Did you rock the local real estate market your first year? See if you qualify for Rookie Honor Society or Rookie of the Year. Rookie Application>
Were you on a NEAR Committee, take classes at NEAR, or attend our NEAR events in the past year? You may qualify for the new "NEAR Hall of Fame." This award category is available for affiliates, too!
Hall of Fame - REALTOR®>
Hallof Fame - Affiliate>
Gala Sponsorships Available! Don't let this once-a-year opportunity pass you by! The Annual Recognition Gala is the biggest, most fun, and most visible event at NEAR. Get your company name out there and support your local REALTOR® Association - many opportunities available! Click here for form>
Can't sponsor but still want to help? Consider donating an item to our Silent Auction!
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors To-Date!
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Silver Sponsors
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Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency, Inc.
April 22: Professional Standards Training 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at NEAR with Kathy Roosa and Linda Kody. Learn about the procedures of ethics and arbitration hearings. Required of members who wish to participate on arbitration or ethics panels. $25 and includes a copy of the 2010 Code of Ethics, coffee, and a light lunch. *2 hrs MA & NH CE credit via the Kathy Roosa School of Real Estate. Register today>
Click here for rules and information for the Weekly Caravan Broker Tour for the Andover/North Andover area.
Continuing Education at NEAR in conjunction with Kathy
Roosa School of RE
• Register on-line
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Gain name recognition in 2010 Take advantage of this opportunity to sponsor a NEAR event, class or member e-mail and reach out to our 1,300 Realtors®. What a great way to promote you and your company/firm! Sponsor MenuPlan
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