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| The New World of Social Media |
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We’re all familiar with the old adage
"desperate times require desperate measures.” We’ve been hearing more
of that these days on account of the recession.
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| Social Media Marketing |
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Social media marketing is all about collaboration between people. It is about participating with everyone and sharing information. It is as much about giving as it is about receiving from the group.
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| Putting Simple Tools to Work for You |
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While today’s economic circumstances
might be different than some have experienced before, there are still
many opportunities out there. In Houston, the real estate market is
much more positive than in other places across the nation.
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| “March”-ing Forward with Positivity |
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2009 is off and running, and I for one
will look forward with a positive attitude about the market and overall
economy. We will get through this, even though times might seem rough
right now, and be better for it on the other side.
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| The Houston Real Estate Market Opens 2009 With Weakened Performance As The U.S. Recession Drags On |
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Foreclosures weigh January home prices down; rental demand grows
Property sales throughout the greater Houston area stayed in negative
territory during the first month of 2009, reflecting the lingering
effects the nation's recession is having on consumer confidence.
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| Stephens Named TAR Realtor® of the Year |
George Stephens holds his TAR REALTOR® of the Year Award moments after receiving it at the TAR winter meeting in Austin.
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George C. Stephens, current HAR board member and broker/owner of ERA Stephens Properties, was honored with the REALTOR® of the Year Award at the recent Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) winter meeting in Austin.
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| Client Experience Rating Coming to HAR.com This Month |
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What is the Client Experience Rating and why should I care? Now, maybe
you aren't quite so cynical, but with so many ratings programs out
there these days it makes sense that you might have questions.
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| How to Change the Tempo Homepage |
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The new Tempo Agent Desktop is designed to give MLS users more control over the home page that is seen each time they enter Tempo.
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| HAR Members Receive Warm Welcome on REALTOR® Day at Houston City Hall |
Houston City Council Members James Rodriguez and Melissa Noriega (center) are pictured with Dana Kervin, Barbara Stubblefield, Rita Young, Edna Carona, Ray Holtzapple, Suzanne Page-Pryde, Diana Ayers, Judith Snively, Nancy Furst, Marilyn Arendt, Ward Arendt, Bridget Crowley and Ed Wolff.
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HAR Directors, Governmental Affairs
Advisory Group and Political Affairs Advisory Group volunteers received
a warm welcome by Houston City Council Member Jolanda Jones as she
recognized HAR during the opening remarks of the February 4 Houston
City Council meeting.
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| Commercial Expo 2009 |
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Don't miss Commercial Expo 2009 on April 15, 2009.
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| March Commercial Calendar |
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Check here for the March Commercial Events and Meetings.
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| HAR Wants YOU to Become a Leader in 2009! |
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The Houston Association of REALTORS® will be offering the TAR
Leadership Program this year. 2008 marked the first year that this
program was offered, and due to its overwhelming success, it will be
offered again to those who wish to further themselves as a leader both
personally and professionally.
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| An Innovator Named Roger |
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These are the most contentious and conflicted times our industry has faced in the past 60 years.
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| HAR in the News |
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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.
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| Celebrating the Year of the Ox |
The 2009 AAREA Board of Directors was installed by HAR Chair Vicki Fullerton.
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Ringing in the Chinese New Year with lots of entertainment and
merriment, the Asian American Real Estate Association (AAREA) held its
6th annual spring gala in late January.
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| Ask Vicki |
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HAR Chair Vicki Fullerton
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Vicki answers a question regarding the economics of printing the Houston REALTOR magazine.
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| Display of REALTOR.com® listings on WorldProperties.com |
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REALTOR.com® (Classic) allowed REALTORS®
on an individual basis to add an "Internationally Featured” label on
their Showcase listings, thereby opting-in to make these same listings
searchable on the WorldProperties.com Web site.
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| Display of Projects at Global New Homes & Resorts Portal at WorldProperties.com |
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The Global New Homes & Resorts Portal (GNHR), accessible from the
WorldProperties.com homepage, features high quality new construction
products by established developers—primarily targeting holiday home and
investment buyers.
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| HAR Area Networking Groups: A Great Resource for HAR and Affiliate Members |
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HAR Area Networking Meetings facilitate
communication between members, provide educational programs and
fellowship among the members, and promote association activities.
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| HAR Political Happenings |
More than 120 volunteers attended the third annual HAR Governmental Affairs Orientation held on January 15 at the Houston Junior League Building. The presenters, pictured above, were NAR Political Representative John Ferruggiaro, HAR’s Branch Area Governmental Affairs Liaison Nancy Sims, 2008 TAR Legislative Management Team Chairman Mario Arriaga, Governmental Affairs Advisory Group Chair Ward Arendt, HAR Chair Vicki Fullerton, TREPAC Chair Kenya Burrell, Political Affairs Advisory Group Chairman Ray Holtzapple and HAR Chief Political Strategist Dana Kervin.
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A pictorial of recent HAR political events.
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| With Our Deepest Sympathies: Vito Herrera |
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Vito Herrera
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Vito Herrera, born June 15, 1955, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2009.
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| Keller Williams Cares |
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From left seated: Lisa Dempsey and Letitia Whipple; from left standing: Kimberly Kirsch,
Michelle Otteman, Diana Heffner, Judy Cox, Eleana Topp and Bridget Ognoskie
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast agents
gather to present a check for $21,000 to Judy Cox, executive director
of FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center in Humble, TX.
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| Perry Homes Hosts Realtors® at Annual Event |
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Perry Homes hosted 180 Realtors® as part of the builder’s Annual Community Showcase held Tuesday, January 27, at Cypress Creek Lakes.
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Perry Homes hosted 180 REALTORS® as part
of the builder’s Annual Community Showcase held Tuesday, January 27, at
Cypress Creek Lakes.
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