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HAR is EVERYWHERE; TV/Radio Wrap-up
If you have been watching TV or listening to the radio in the past week, then it has been difficult to NOT hear something about HAR. Our TV commercials have been airing on Bravo, USA, HGTV and The Food Network (among others) for a few weeks, and our elected leaders have had little time to do anything else because of all of the media interviews they have been doing. This is the May “sweeps” period,...
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...
HAR in the News
The Houston Association of REALTORS® is making headlines! Here’s a look at some of the media coverage our organization has received over the past few weeks.
HAR’s January 2013 MLS news release, reporting a 20th consecutive month of positive sales that plunged housing inventory to a 1999 low of 3.6 months, generated coverage from mid- to late February in the following media outlets:
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The EDGE: Week of March 11, 2013
The EDGE: Supra Fob Upgrade Promotion, Weekly HAR Market Stat and More
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Wait, Wait, Don’t Go There
Our firm is in the process of completing a survey of 35 leading brokerages across the country. As of the 25th interview, one could not help but be concerned about the results to date.
Some thoughts by way of laying a foundation: The issue of recovery is a ticklish one in economic circles. It’s not like the military when a wounded soldier is deemed recovered when he or she can meet certain mental...
Is Your Brokerage Playing Out Its “Aggro” Strategic Intent?
Some of the most creative and stimulating writing environments in the country can be found on the beaches of Southern California. The salt air keeps the mind sharp and each wave brings a new idea or a great connection with the last one. The only morning distraction is the ubiquitous surfer whose skills, screw-ups and antics offer a non-stop show where the acts range from bravado to just plain foolishness.
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More Leaders –and Listings– Needed
No business deal is worth your personal safety. As you probably saw from the cover of this month’s magazine, the “Foot Fetish Creep” is back. HAR staff has been inundated with calls from members reporting that he has called and harassed them repeatedly. We want to make sure all of our members stay safe, so please read more about how to identify when he calls and what to do if you are on the...
Unmask Those Blocked Calls
A few years ago, a man who was dubbed the “Foot Fetish Creep” began calling female REALTORS® in our area and acting as though he was an interested buyer in one of their listings. While the calls started off innocently enough, they would quickly turn into some bizarre questions about what kind of shoes the REALTOR® was wearing or what kind of shoes she would wear to show him a house.
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The EDGE: Week of January 14, 2013
The EDGE: December and Full-Year 2012 MLS Sales Statistics, Understanding the 3.8% Investment Tax, Weekly HAR Market Stat and More
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HAR Holds the Line on Dues
Fees are lower today than 15 years ago
It seems like prices for just about everything keep going up. Believe it or not, one price that has actually fallen is what HAR members pay for agent dues and fees. The amount HAR charges for dues and MLS subscriber fees combined has actually dropped five percent since 1997, while TAR dues have risen 74 percent and NAR dues have climbed 142 percent in that time.
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