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>
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 the 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.
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension & Expansion: As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:
- Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
- Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
Click here for more info
NEAR Releases Q3 2009 Home Sales Info
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News release
• Local Home Sales Stats (Members only, login to view)
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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NEAR has a fund for
members in extraordinary financial need -- the Realtor
Crisis Fund!
NEAR
REALTOR Guide Who gets the P&S
signed?What information
should be at a property listed for sale? And more! The
NEAR Education Committee's Guide to Living the Golden
Rule has practical advice on cooperating with your fellow
agents! Click
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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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February 11: Free Broker Lunch N' Learn - What Every Business Owner Needs to Do NOW to Comply with WISP 2010 is poised to be a groundbreaking year for the protection of personal information in Massachusetts. Not only will Massachusetts launch its Written Information Security Program (WISP) requirements on March 1, 2010, but the Federal “Red Flag” regulations are scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2010. Both the state and Federal regulations impose important restrictions on business—including real estate professionals—for the handling and protection of personal information. Because failure to comply with the regulations could give rise to liability under Chapter 93A and other penalties, it is important to understand what is required for your business. Space is limited for this free brokers-only event -- sign up today!
February 18: 12 Hour CE Marathon! 8:00 am - 8:30 pm at NEAR. Take one, take them all - you choose! Counting toward MA & NH re-licensing requirements. Choose from Dual Agency, RE Advertising Compliance, General RE Laws, Architecture, Zoning & Building Codes, and/or Selling Historic Homes (NH equivalents, respectively: Let's Talk Agency, RE Advertising, NH Laws, Rules & Regulations, Architecture, Zoning & Building Codes, & Selling Historic Properties) taught by Kathy Roosa (8:00 am - 2:00 pm) and Andy Consoli (2:30 -8:30 pm). All classes good for both MA & NH continuing education credit. $30/class for members. Registration Form or Online Registration
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. Registration Form or Online Registration
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>
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
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