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Opportunity 2014: 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 25,000 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 standards...
Are You Embracing Today’s Consumer?
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should!
We live in the age of the Empowered consumer with technology placing information at their fingertips and disposal. They are unafraid of finding information for themselves, but need the guidance of a REALTOR® to weed through it all and come out the other side with the home of their dreams!
Keeping that in mind, it only seems appropriate that the theme for the 2013 BIG...
Houston Association of REALTORS®’ Acclaimed HAR.com Website Achieves a Major Milestone
Sixteen years after its launch as an online resource for consumers looking to buy a home, the Houston Association of REALTORS®’ (HAR) award-winning HAR.com website has facilitated one million home sales throughout the Greater Houston area as well as internationally. The major real estate milestone was officially achieved in March.
Those one million home sales accounted for $190 billion in total...
Houston Home Sales Blossom in March
Aggressive home buying shrinks inventory further while driving the median price to a record high
It’s hard to tell that the spring home buying season has begun because real estate transactions throughout Greater Houston never slowed during the traditionally quieter winter months. The addition of nearly 119,000 jobs over the past 12 months and the resulting need for housing, combined with continued...
Reasons to Celebrate Abound in May
You already know what a great marketing tool HAR.com is for you and your clients’ listings. Did you know that more than one million homes have been sold through HAR.com since its inception? (You probably know if you saw the cover of this magazine before turning to this page…) Nearly $190 BILLION of properties have been sold through HAR.com since 1997. I don’t think any other local public MLS...
My Observations About the Houston Melting Pot
When we entered the restaurant in Houston’s Chinatown neighborhood, we crossed an invisible language barrier where we left English behind and suddenly found ourselves and everyone around us speaking Mandarin. It began with the hostess who greeted us and continued with the waitress who took our order. When we left, the staff said ‘Thank you and goodbye’ in Mandarin. As a person from the...
HAR Home to Two New RPAC Hall of Fame Members
Congratulations to two HAR members on being named to the RPAC Hall of Fame!
First is Ed Wolff of Beth Wolff, REALTORS®. Ed has reached the $25,000 RPAC Hall of Fame Level with the investments he has made to TREPAC throughout his career. Ed has played a vital role in the HAR political process over the years, serving as chair of HAR’s Political Affairs and Governmental Affairs Advisory Groups ...
Avoid the Same Old Score. Digitize Your Brokerage’s Message and Style.
One of the joys of engaging with the real estate industry these days is the opportunity to understand the course of the industry’s current migration and, at the same time, be able to identify the behaviors and adaptations that will allow certain brokers and practitioners to use the energies generated by the current transitions to move their businesses and careers to the next level. Frequently, this...
How to Make Social Media Work for You!
The big question that real estate agents are asking is no longer “Why should I do social media?” but rather “How do I implement social media in my business?” The answer is really simple: Follow your business plan! Social media is a tool in your toolbox. You need to learn to apply the right tool for your purpose. Just like a handyman would not use a hammer when a Phillips screwdriver would...
How the CIPS Designation Can Help Your International Business
The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, one of the valuable National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) designations, goes a long way toward extending your ability to conduct international transactions. With Houston’s enormous international reach, it makes sense to seek this designation to better position yourself to do real estate business in the global arena. It can help...
