Legal Seminar

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Thursday morning at the convention started with the Legal Seminar. Laurie Janik, General Counsel for NAR, and the attorneys who work with her are outstanding professionals. their presentations were excellent and substantive. A notebook of material and information was provided, which will be available on www.realtor.org (most likely in the Law and Policy section of [...]

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Lagniappe

Thursday, November 4, 2010

It is good to be in New Orleans and great to be at the NAR convention. Already connected with lots of the Realtor and association professionals I have been fortunate to connect with over my 13 years as Association Executive for GNAR. Actually, my first day on the job for GNAR was here in New [...]

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The Power of R

Friday, October 8, 2010

The Power of R<insert R-word Here>

The Power of R in the REALTOR® world typically means the power of the REALTOR®.  As the 2010 Middle Tennessee REALTORS® Convention and Trade Show proved on opening day, The Power of R is The Power of Relationships.

When I entered the real estate world I never dreamed the relationships I have with this incredible [...]

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Convention a Great Place for Renewing Relationships

Friday, October 8, 2010

GNAR’s Middle Tennessee Realtors Convention is a highlight for Realtors every year. This year is certainly no exception. Yesterday was full of information, insight and value. Today will be the same.

As strong as the planned events and program are, it is still the networking that means the most to me.

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2010 Realtors Convention Underway!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

This is my first attempt to enter the world of blogging and I think it will be fun! There is certainly a lot going on in the real estate market and at the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors.

First, GNAR released home sales information today

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ThanksGIVING

Monday, November 23, 2009

It’s a busy time of year.  As Realtors, we’re becoming more active with closings, listings and showing properties.  As parents, we’re busy with our children who are excited to get a few days without school.  As families, we’re busy preparing food for Thanksgiving or preparing to travel or both.  Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the [...]

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Your Vote Counts!

Monday, November 16, 2009

One of our greatest rights as Americans living in a democratic society is the right to vote. We get to vote on issues, candidates and “American Idol”. Likewise, one of the benefits of being a member of a volunteer-run association is the right to vote.

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I’ve Got Great News!

Monday, November 9, 2009

I’ve got some great news to share! Today GNAR released the October home sales numbers with much enthusiasm as for the first time in a long time the numbers are good….really good.

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Statement on Tax Credit Extension

Thursday, November 5, 2009

The United States Congress has approved the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers that has been so meaningful in helping create activity in the housing market. The program was set to expire on November 30 of this year, but now will continue through the spring of 2010 (sales contracts signed by the end of April). [...]

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Takeaways

Monday, November 2, 2009

Last week was the Middle Tennessee REALTORS Convention. The first night opened with the Tradeshow Kickoff Party and I saw many REALTORS hauling overflowing bags full of information and promotional items. While those are typical and tangible takeaways from a convention, I want to share with you some of the less concrete things that I and many others brought back.

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