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 |  6 Rules to Boost Your Negotiating SkillsAs billionaire entrepreneur Karl Albrecht once put it, negotiation is about starting out with an ideal and ending up with a deal. Learn what you need to do to get buyers and sellers moving towards closing. |
 | Field Guide to Working With First Time Homebuyers-Updated REALTORS® can use the resources, tips, statistics and links in this Field Guide to help clients through the challenging first-time homebuying experience. |
| Walkability Boosts Value Post-Recession The proximity to a city center combined with the walkability of its neighborhood increases the value of a home. Find out more … |
| HVCC Quiz Test your knowledge of the new HVCC guidelines |
| 7 Ways to Plan for the Long Haul Planning ahead doesn't mean simply making preparations for the next quarter, year, or market cycle. It means coming up with a cohesive strategy to guide your business for years to come. |
| Field Guide to Surviving & Thriving in a Slowing Market Every market has its ups and downs, and real estate is certainly no exception. In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to find your niche, to discover new marketing methods, and to explore... |
| Short Sales: Sorting Out Commission Issues A new rule approved by NAR's Board of Directors aims for calm when lenders cut commissions |
| The Basics: Short Sales NAR has put together information on: short sales and their challenges, the government's efforts to address these challenges, and tools to help you navigate the short sale process. |
| Field Guide to Short Sales Learn the basics and benefits of conducting short sales in this market and how to give a short sales seminar. Read tips on working with banks and clients during the complex process. Get the latest information from NAR, articles, books and eBooks. |
| Dirk Zeller: Gain the Competitive Edge What do clients want from you and how can you stand out? |
| Field Guide to Quick Real Estate Statistics Find the most requested real estate statistics (including FSBO stats) in this field guide. |
| Short Sales: The New Wild West From pushy lenders to aggressive investors, there are many challenges that real estate practitioners must overcome in the new world of distressed sales. |
| Short Sales: 7 Legal Pitfalls In many areas, short sales are the biggest game in town. But you don't want to jump into this niche willy-nilly. |
| New RESPA Rules Start Jan. 1 The government hopes that the revamped Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, will make it easier for home buyers to understand what’s going on at closing |
| REALTOR® Short Sale Guide This guide provides the steps and timeline to completing a short sale. |
| Short Sales: Disclosing Distress When you're representing a seller who's on shaky financial ground, what should you tell prospective buyers? |
| Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? Before you make an offer, it pays to know a little about the seller's situation. |
| Field Guide to Foreclosures This updated Field Guide provides: statistics; links to state laws; tips and a Freddie Mac video to avoid foreclosure; ideas to profit from foreclosures; the latest news on foreclosures and the stimulus plan; and free downloadable foreclosure eBooks. |
| 6 Questions Foreclosure Buyers Should Ask Working foreclosures is almost a necessity in some markets today. Here are some things investors should consider--from choosing the right neighborhood to preparing for hidden costs. |
| Shadow a Master: Foreclosure Specialist Spend a day with foreclosure expert Mary Berry of Oklahoma City to get tips you can use in your market. |
| 3 Tax Breaks to Take in 2009 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act passed last fall, extended several tax benefits for commercial practitioners. |
| The Basics: Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009/2010 As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that extends and expands the tax credit |
| Use the First-Time Buyer Tax Credit to Build Business The first-time home buyer tax credit, which Congress in February increased to $8,000 from $7,500 and eliminated the repayment requirement, is an incentive you'd expect consumers to be clamoring about. |
| Field Guide to Money-Saving Tips for You and Your Business Find money-saving ideas for you and your business and learn how to rise above the financial bad news. We've gathered the best tips, websites and e-books to help you out. |
| 7 Recession-Busting Steps to Take Your Business Higher Get your year back on track with expert advice on improving your mindset, identifying growth areas of your market, and shoring up your finances. |
| Guide to Thriving in a Difficult Economy An NAR Field Guide to Surviving & Thriving in a Slowing Market |
| Cost Vs. Value Find out if the remodel is worth it, and the return on investment in the annual Cost vs. Value report. |
| Words of Wisdom: Surviving a Downturn After nearly a half century in the business, Phyllis Waters of Michigan City, Ind., is still going strong. Business survival, she says, is about doing whatever it takes--from daily prospecting to scrubbing your own floors. |
| Mr. Internet: Expand Your Reach With Webinars More real estate pros are turning to Web-based seminars, a cost-effective option to land in front of more clients. Here's how you can do it too. |
| My First Sale: Know the Customer Coldwell Banker CEO Jim Gillespie closed his first real estate transaction in 1975 and hasn't looked back since. |
| Field Guide to Preparing and Staging a House for Sale This field guide provides tips and ideas for creating a great first impression and making a house appealing to buyers. |
| Room Makeovers from Staging Pros See how these staging professionals tackled trouble areas in a home and designed rooms that buyers love. |
| Social Networking for Business Quiz Quiz yourself and determine your social networking for business acumen. |
| Master Social Networking for Your Real Estate Business Learn how you can leverage social networking to reach out to clients and land more business. |
| Field Guide to Marketing to the Hispanic Community Find marketing tips, Spanish-language resources and statistics on marketing to your Hispanic clients. |
| 9 Ways to Beat Negativity Great advice from Jon Gordon, author of The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work (Wiley, 2008) |
| Mr. Internet: Use Facebook to Get Face Time It's no secret that networking is crucial in the real estate business, and Facebook can be a great way to expand your sphere of influence and generate new business. |
| Field Guide to Stress Management Find out about the negative effects of stress on your body, the impact of stress at work and ideas for coping with stress. |
| Why You Need an Emergency Fund A financial safety net could help you avoid plunging into debt or robbing from your retirement account when you're short on cash. |
| Mr. Internet: Syndicate Your Listings Be savvy in marketing your listings. Use these online tools, many of which are free, that can help you generate maximum visibility for your listings. |
| 6 Realities of Doing Business on the Social Web The reality is that the social Web is changing the profession. While it might not be a good fit for everyone, millions of people are using it to communicate and its popularity shows no signs of fading. How can you maximize your exposure on the Web? |
| FHA Talking Points NAR believes that the successful FHA mortgage finance and assisted-housing programs need significant additional resources to encourage homeownership opportunities for all Americans and increase the supply of affordable rental housing nationwide. |
| Field Guide to Creating Effective Classified Advertisements- Research shows 47% of buyers used print newspaper advertisements to find information on homes for sale. This Field Guide offers information on advertising, legal concerns and the relevancy of classified ads in today's market. |
 | NAR's 2009 Member Reference Guide Coming soon by mail is your personalized Guide containing $1,000s of free programs and services provided to NAR members, plus the top 10 benefits of membership to help your business, NOW. |
 | Download Commercial Real Estate News-Free The RCA Report, published quarterly, features nationally-recognized commercial real estate experts, commercial real estate case studies, analysis of the latest commercial trends and reports on the state of market. |
| Take the 2009 Cost vs. Value Survey Remodeling magazine's annual report shows that maintenance-related projects and moderately priced upgrades are providing stable paybacks, even in a slower market. |
| REALTOR® Emeritus NAR's "REALTOR® Emeritus," those with at least 40 consecutive years in the business, talk about how to succeed in any market. The lastest in the series is an interview with L. Harrell Pendleton, Morristown, Tenn. |
| Commercial Real Estate Hurt by Credit Crunch and Weak Economy The general economic downturn, complicated by a severe credit crunch in commercial real estate, is dampening commercial real estate activity. |
| Field Guide to Green Homes and Green Mortgages Today’s home buyers and sellers are more aware and interested in green homes. Find statistics and resources to assist eco-aware clients. |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The President signed the bill on February 17, 2009. The bill is a $780 billion package, with roughly 35% of the package devoted to tax cuts (mostly for 2009) and the rest to spending intended to occur in 2009 and 2010. |
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FHA Loans | |
| Every REALTOR® who wants to sell more homes will benefit from the FHA Toolkit, and information on FHA loans. We will be adding new resources every month, check back often! | |
Foreclosures | |
| Learn how to take advantage of opportunities offered in the foreclosure market. We will be adding new resources every month, check back often! | |
Homebuyers Tax Credit | |
| As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that extends and expands the tax credit | |
Short Sales | |
| Get the latest information on how to maximize short sales strategies in order to convert them into client satisfaction and agent success. We will be adding new resources every month, check back often! | |
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