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What’s With This BIG Lowercase “e” anyway? What is The BIG e?
Back in full force this year, the Houston Association of REALTORS® proudly presents its biggest real estate and technology conference, The BIG e! This all-day member event will be held on Thursday, October 25, at the Norris Conference Center - CityCentre. In true HAR fashion, The BIG e promises to Educate, Enlighten and Empower our members to become leaders and innovators in the real estate industry.
Curious...
Opportunity 2013: Imagine Yourself as a Member of the HAR Board of Directors
As a leader of one of the most prestigious REALTOR® associations in the country, HAR directors are recognized within the Houston community and nationally for the real difference they make in the lives of HAR’s more than 22,000 members through the decisions they make and the standards that they set.
Here are just a few examples of how HAR directors earn this distinction every day;
Setting high...
Tempo or Fusion? It’s Your Choice!
HAR plans to continue supporting both the Tempo and Fusion MLS platforms for the foreseeable future and, to be clear, no decision has been made to turn off Tempo. For those of you who enjoy using Tempo, you may continue to do so and are not required to switch systems.
Tempo has provided a dependable, easy-to-use platform for more than a decade. However, it requires elements unique to Internet Explorer...
Thank You for Supporting HAR’s Pinnacle Performance
In light of the transitions the American real estate industry is undergoing, it’s important for readers to recognize the benefits that REALTOR® membership provides and the potential of REALTOR® organizations to represent their interests moving forward.
This month’s article focuses on a new program designed to provide participating state and local REALTOR® associations with advanced training...
HAR-TV Can Bring Your Marketing to Life
Have you ever heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words”? If that’s true, then a video may be worth a million. It’s no secret that video is taking over the Internet, and quickly. Last year, HAR had signage displayed that read “Everyday, 2 billion videos are viewed on YouTube.” That number is now up to more than 3 billion and continues to increase every day. In fact, YouTube...
HAR Then and Now: Toni C. Nelson
Reflections of Toni C. Nelson, 2005 HAR Chair
Q: Describe what HAR was like organizationally during your year – board structure, membership size and any other unique features.
A: In 2005, HAR had already risen to national prominence as an innovative leader and technological powerhouse, so it was quite easy for me to carry the torch forward. Membership was in the neighborhood of 22,000 and...
2012 HAR Online Advertising Campaign
Each year at about this time, we launch our online advertising campaign where we place ads on other sites. After a few years of experience, we have a pretty good idea of which sites perform the best and warrant being considered for inclusion in the buy the following year.
This year’s online campaign began during the first month of April so we do not yet have a full month of numbers, but we do have...
What is the Condition of Your Home – Energy Wise?
By Allen Griffin, GMB, CGR, CGP, CAPS
The curbside appeal of your home contributes much to its perceived value, but what you don’t see can be equally important and will be more important in the coming years.
In its original version the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (h.r.2454) called for energy audits of real property. Meaning that; any home put on the market would be required to...
MarketInsight: Engage Your Clients & Customers – Stay Connected!
As a REALTOR®, you want to do the best job possible for your clients. And now you can show your clients and customers just how much effort goes into listing their property. With MarketInsight, your clients and customers can stay informed about the activities surrounding their property without even contacting you.
MarketInsight allows your clients and customers to view pertinent information...
HAR Recommended Candidates for Tuesday, May 29th Primary Elections
This includes county, state and federal candidates.
Important Dates
Early Voting: Monday, May 14 – Friday, May 25, Poll Times Vary
Election Day: Tuesday, May 29, 2012, Polls Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The pictured candidates have opposition in the May 29 Primary Elections.
*Indicates a REALTOR® Party friendly incumbent. An incumbent is a candidate currently holding the...
