May 2011 President's Report read story
Paul G. Bell2011 GLVAR President
Distressed Properties and the National Association of Realtors
Washington May Mid-Year Convention
Membership input through their Brokers on distressed property transaction issues reinforces association representatives' credibility when attending meetin ...
5/1/2011
Category: Official Notices Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
May 2011 CEO's Report read story
Irene L. VogelChief Executive Officer
In place of my usual article I would like to share some examples of proper "E-mail Etiquette" – the world's dominant written communication method. Who knows, if we improve our communication skills it might allow an extra closing or two…enjoy!
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5/1/2011
Category: Official Notices Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Senate Proclamation Honoring Irene Vogel read story
State Senator Mike Schneider’s Proclamation for Irene Vogel
On Wednesday, May 4, I was honored to travel to the State Senate in Carson City with Irene who was under the assumption she would testify on several pieces of legislation. Instead she reacted in great humility and appreciation at Se ...
5/1/2011
Category: Official Notices Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine, REALTOR® Bytes
VOX POPULI read story
Q. WHAT COULD THE GOVERNMENT DO TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN LAS VEGAS?
A. "Our public transportation system doesn't service all areas of town, especially the outlying areas where houses are better priced at the moment. Added to that, it's extremely confusing. The ...
5/1/2011
Category: Government Affairs Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
The Voice of the People read story
You have been hearing from me a lot lately. Now I'd like you to hear from you.
We are a member-driven organization. I often hear that the rank-and-file REALTOR® doesn't feel that they are the voice of GLVAR, and I'm proud that I can show them a clear path to having a direct impact on our po ...
5/1/2011
Category: Government Affairs Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MARS Update read story
Just as the U.S. space program is a continuing saga, so too is the Federal Trade Commission's MARS rule. Although taking effect on January 31, 2011, the FTC acknowledges that the MARS rule - which stands for Mortgage Assistance Relief Services - needs to be tweaked for the real estate profession ...
5/1/2011
Category: Legal Corner Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Auction (AU) Status and the MLS read story
The Confusion is Going….Going….Not Quite Gone
Turning to the auction process as a way to sell residential real estate is not a new concept. It has been around for a very long time. It is, however, relatively new to the Southern Nevada real estate community. In years past, aside from an occasi ...
5/1/2011
Category: MLS Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXchange Reports you might not know about! read story
There are many reports within MLXchange that can help you in your business, especially when dealing with international multi-lingual clients.
For example, you can search the MLS for properties for these clients, and then email them the 12-SFR Flyer w/Agent Photo. This report has a set of flag ...
5/1/2011
Category: MLXchange Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
WCR Nevada Update read story
Save the Date,
Amy Chorew, E-Pro ® Class June 11 in Las Vegas
One Click Away, National WCR Website
This is a one-day class being offered in Las Vegas, Nevada which goes toward your e-PRO® designation. The other required class will be on line. This class will teach you how to thrive i ...
5/1/2011
Category: WCR Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
WCR Las Vegas Update read story
We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
We are going for the Gold! The Las Vegas Chapter has won the gold award for our 2010 Chapter Business Plan. Congratulations to 2010 President, Sharon Exarhos, and her ...
5/1/2011
Category: WCR Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Social Media Tip read story
So you've signed up for various social media accounts and you're actively posting information but you can't seem to get anyone to engage? Look at the content you're sharing. Is it valuable, engaging, relevant? Maybe your social media strategy needs to be tweaked just a bit to support more intera ...
5/1/2011
Category: What's Happening? Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
What is YPN? read story
What is YPN and why do we need yet another GLVAR committee? YPN stands for Young Professionals Network and although the membership is geared towards REALTORS® 40 and under, it is open to all ages, shapes and sizes. There are many great and necessary groups and committees that already exist bu ...
5/1/2011
Category: What's Happening? Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
