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The Architect/Builder Relationship is Critical to Your Home
In introduction to the concept of teaming up with an “architect,” you should know that the term used for the person or firm designing your new home or remodeling represents varying educational and training backgrounds and abilities. Whether the person is a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) or a trained individual licensed and member of the American Institute...
Is Your Firm Profiting From the New Consumer Profile?
Last month we talked about the opportunities and challenges facing today’s real estate broker as a direct result of the squeeze between current economic forces and the rapidly transitioning demands and expectations of a new media/marketing landscape. We encouraged all firms to prepare and practice marketing plans even if they lack the resources to actually fund their plans.
This month’s topic...
2010 Recap of Accomplishments and Activities of the HAR International Advisory Group
The HAR International Advisory Group is comprised of 25 members, a majority of whom hold the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and have experience in international real estate. Many of our members are bilingual and some were born in other countries.
This year I received many calls from REALTORS® in Houston and around Texas wanting to know how they could gain more knowledge...
New Real Estate Search Engines for HAR Members – FIND and MLS Data Co-op
HAR, in a continued effort to provide value to its members, is making available two new, advanced real estate search platforms at no additional cost to its members. Move, Inc. is providing a new real estate search platform called FIND and Corelogic Marketlinx is offering an alternative search platform named MLS Data Co-op. Both of these systems are exclusively available only to broker-members and their...
HAR: Then and Now
Q: What did HAR look like organizationally in 1962, the year you served as President of the board?
A: We weren’t very large; I guess we had probably 700 to 800 members. One issue going on at the time was moving the board from all commercial brokers to both commercial and residential. But the thing I remember most was that there were two separate organizations. One was the Houston Board of REALTORS®...
HAR’s Nextgen REALTOR® Group Takes Top Honors at NAR’s Annual Convention
The Houston Association of REALTORS®’ (HAR’s) NextGen REALTOR® Group (NRG) was named the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Chapter of the Year at the National Association of REALTORS® annual convention held recently in New Orleans. NRG Ranked No. 1 among 125 chapters nationwide.
NRG is one of the largest local association chapters with an estimated 2,900 members. The chapter maintains its own...
What is Twitter? Why Twitter? How to Use Twitter?
What is Twitter?
Twitter is essentially a micro-blogging platform. The original idea behind Twitter is simple to answer the question, “What are you doing?”and to answer that question in 140 characters or less.
In countries all around the world, people follow the sources most relevant to them and access information via Twitter as it happens, from breaking news to updates from friends.
Twitter could...
Ed Wolff to be Honored as 2010 REALTOR® of the Year
Fourth-generation Houstonian Ed Wolff grew up watching his mother, Beth Wolff, build a respected residential real estate business. So it was natural that after college at Louisiana State University, Ed joined the family firm. Today, Beth Wolff REALTORS® is respected as one of Texas’ most successful mother-son endeavors.
Not only is Ed president of the company. He is also active in the real estate...
Ann Woodroof Named 2010 John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup Award Recipient
Knowing the medical challenges of the children that she serves, Ann Woodroof, a native Houstonian, mother of two and long-time REALTOR®, is determined to bring joy-filled experiences to young cancer patients through the beneficial efforts of the 25-year-old Sunshine Kids Foundation. As fundraising director for Prudential Gary Greene, REALTORS®, Ann spends countless hours planning the event that has...
2010 Proposed Bylaws Changes
The Houston Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has approved changes to the HAR Bylaws. Please note the underlined sections are proposed additions to the Bylaws while the crossed-out phrases are proposed deletions.
The Annual Membership Meeting to act on these Bylaws changes will be held December 13, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the HAR Board Room, 3693 Southwest Freeway. All members are invited to attend....
