Who Wants a Deal?

For the month of December 2009, NCAR members may purchase Formulator Desktop or Formulator Online for the reduced price of $99.00 That’s a savings of $20-$60! Visit: http://www.formulator.com/

Kristin Miller
Partner Program Manager
kmiller@ncrealtors.org

NEED A HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA?

2010 Entertainment Books are now 55% off the regular retail price– exclusively to NAR members!

Entertainment books make the perfect holidays, closings and referral gifts.

-Business card holder on the book cover keeps your name in front of your clients
-Save on fine and family dining, family fun, shopping and travel all year

Click on the following link to order yours today!
https://www.entertainment.com/buy/realestate/?linkName=NAR

Denise Daly, e-PRO
Membership Records Coordinator/Bookkeeper
ddaly@ncrealtors.org

December Partner of the Month

If you already have health insurance, your rates are probably increasing in 2010. Whether you are considering canceling coverage, changing your benefits, or switching insurance companies, REALTOR® Partner, Fidelity Capital Management Inc. is here to help. Their advice and counseling is FREE of charge and they represent all major NC insurance companies! Don’t wait! The deadline to make changes for 2010 is quickly approaching. Visit: http://www.fcmrealtorbenefits.com/

Kristin Miller
Partner Program Manager
kmiller@ncrealtors.org

Industry Watch

These ten items will impact the real estate industry to a greater or lesser degree in 2010-- whether it's technology or what goes on in Washington D.C. -- keep your eye out for news on these topics. Click the link below for the list and more details.

http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/articles/2009/0911_reallife_lead_10towatch?&WT.mc_id=LS120209&CAT=Comm

Chris Rhodes
Professional Development Director
crhodes@ncrealtors.org

Don’t Miss the Celebration!

The Inaugural Banquet for incoming president Mary Edna Williams will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center… We want you to be there for the festivities! Registration is required so go to http://www.ncrealtors.org/ to reserve your spot. The NCAR Events Department is available to answer any questions at 800-443-9956.

Keri Epps-Rashad
Meeting Planner and Expo Manager
mailto:kepps@ncrealtors.org

Congratulations to the Carteret County Association of REALTORS®!

The Carteret County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) was recently honored by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) as one of 14 winners in the Game Changers Challenge, a charge given to all local boards, state associations, institutions and councils to create benefits and programs that would assist its membership during current economic conditions. The game changing ideas had to have an impact on the association, a new product, program, process or service that improves the REALTOR® organization. Winners will receive $1.7 million to undertake their chosen projects. NAR received over 200 submissions.

The Carteret County Association of REALTORS®’ project centered around the development of a program that would allow for virtual fundraisers, allowing an association to have activities such as a virtual golf outing or reverse drawing but with social media components, making it an interactive activity. The particular program would allow people to participate from home or office, and wouldn’t require the time commitment of a live event. The idea is not meant to take the place of CCAR’s regular events, but rather off a new alternative.

“The Carteret County Association of REALTORS®’ contribution signifies the opportunity one person or organization can make for NAR’s entire membership,” said Dale Stinton, NAR’s Chief Executive Officer. “In these challenging times, NAR’s leadership strives to assist its members with financial resources to help develop new programs that will ultimately enhance and improve their member’s skills. Investing in our members today will provide a return that will benefit the real estate industry and the American homebuyer.”

Barbara West, e-PRO
Communications Specialist
bwest@ncrealtors.org

Be a Legislative Link!

Legislative advocacy is a very important aspect of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and we are fortunate to have REALTOR® members who reside in every district of the North Carolina House and Senate. This statewide membership provides us with a force of REALTORS® to contact legislators when the voice of the real estate industry needs to be heard.

The REALTOR® Legislative Links program was established to strengthen NCAR’s legislative grassroots network. The goal of the Legislative Links program is to secure at least one REALTOR® Legislative Link for every member of the North Carolina General Assembly. The ideal REALTOR® Legislative Link is a member of NCAR who is politically active in the community, has established a relationship with one or more local legislators, and is willing to contact legislators when issues arise before the General Assembly that require REALTOR® input. However, all REALTORS® are encouraged to volunteer for this important statewide network. For legislative districts where more than one REALTOR® is interested in serving as a link, a team of REALTORS® will be established. The time commitment required for this job is small but the importance is immeasurable.

If you are interested in becoming a REALTOR® Legislative Link for one or more members of the North Carolina General Assembly, please return the Legislative Links Interest Form via fax to the NCAR Legislative Department at 919-856-9157. For more information, contact me at 1-800-443-9956 ext. 304 or dmcgowan@ncrealtors.org.

David McGowan, III
Political Specialist
dmcgowan@ncrealtors.org