CIC Resale Package Review and Cancellation read story
Since 2005, NRS 116.4109 has required that a buyer who wishes to cancel the purchase agreement under the CIC provision must give written notice of cancellation either via hand delivery or prepaid U.S. Mail to the seller or agent. Buyers have until "MIDNIGHT on the fifth calendar day followi ...
1/1/2011
Category: RRG Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
January 2011 CEO's Message read story
Irene L. VogelChief Executive Officer
Hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and are now geared to ring in 2011 with all good things to escalate your business. We cannot forget that the housing sector is still the biggest contributor to the economy - according to NAR with the slowdown ...
1/1/2011
Category: Official Notices Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
January 2011 President's Message read story
Paul G. Bell2011 GLVAR President
2011 Optimism through Commitment, Competence and Confidence
Our theme of "Commitment, Competence, and Confidence" highlights the interchangeable needs in today's changing market that demands greater REALTOR® services. With over 1,00 ...
1/1/2011
Category: Official Notices Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
December CRS Update read story
Happy New Year. I had hoped by the writing of this article, things would be looking up in our Real Estate Market.
I think Nevada is in for a few more difficult years. I would like to encourage you to take this time and the opportunity to increase your involvement in Certified Residential Special ...
1/1/2011
Category: CRS Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Joseph and the Amazing $4500 Razor: My razor is on strike. read story
I'm not one of those guys who can grow a manly beard in five minutes and look good doing it. Instead of George Michael whiskers, think more along the lines of a ZZ Top guy without the mullet or cheap sunglasses.
Why the drastic measures? We have municipal elections in about 150 days, where we ...
1/1/2011
Category: Government Affairs Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
It's 2011. Do You Know Where Your Client Data Is? read story
Identity theft is one of the nation's fastest growing crimes. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft affects more than nine million Americans each year with losses in the billions of dollars. Another 100 million people have their personal information placed at risk when ...
1/1/2011
Category: Legal Corner Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS 2011 read story
Happy New Year to the entire membership! As incoming MLS Committee Chair for 2011 I would like to recap the important services & tools that were introduced in 2010. The MLS launched the new MLS Wireless product Kurio to the members and consumers giving both the ability to search the MLS f ...
1/1/2011
Category: MLS Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Using the Locator and MAP to Search Properties read story
Using the Locator and MAP to Search Properties
Did you know that there is a “Search Map” feature within MLXChange? This provides a way to search an Area or Subdivision by drawing a shape on the map. Less known is the “Locator” option; this feature allows you to zero in on a specific address, zip c ...
1/1/2011
Category: MLXchange Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
ETHICS MEDATION PROGRAM read story
Professional Standards Spotlight
ETHICS MEDATION PROGRAM
Professional Standards is launching a new program in 2011, Ethics Mediation Program.
It is the belief of the National Association's Professional Standards Committee that many ethics complaints may be averted with enhanced communica ...
1/1/2011
Category: Professional Standards Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Ever Thought about Marketing on REALTOR.com? read story
Now is the time with a 10%-20% Discount
I'm very pleased to announce that GLVAR has renewed the Showcase Enhancements for all of Las Vegas for another two years. Personally, I'm happy to be a part of this wonderful quest we are all on. I have seen the power of REALTOR.com change the business of ...
1/1/2011
Category: REALTOR.com Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
December WCR Update (Local) read story
We are a network of successful REALTORS®, empowering women to exercise their full potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. We are ready to take on 2011, a year ripe with opportunity. We are ready for timely education. We are ready to take on leadership opportunities. We are ready. Are ...
1/1/2011
Category: WCR Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
December WCR Update (State) read story
The Women's Council of REALTORS® Mission Statement: We are a network of successful REALTORS® Empowering Women to Exercise Their Potential as Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders.
The Women's Council of REALTORS® is a proven template for success. Each chapter creates their programs t ...
1/1/2011
Category: WCR Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Fight or Flight? read story
REALTOR® Safety: Knowledge Awareness Empowerment
Fight or Flight?
Consider the Best Response to a Physical Attack
If you were to find yourself alone in a property with a client who indicated they wanted to harm you or rob you, what would you do? Would you put up a fight or try to esca ...
1/1/2011
Category: What's Happening? Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Tech must-haves for the new year read story
By CANDACE TAYLOR, for The Real Deal
Real estate is not for the tech-phobic. Real estate brokers "need to keep up with what their clients are doing," said Burke Smith, founder of YourNetCoach, which specializes in Internet marketing strategies for real estate firms and agents. In a ...
1/1/2011
Category: What's Happening? Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Realtors® Say Mortgage Interest Deduction Vital to Home Ownership, Economy read story
Washington, December 01, 2010
The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps.
"As the leading advocate for housing and home ownership issues, NAR firmly believes that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is vital to the stability of the Ame ...
1/1/2011
Category: What's Happening? Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE STRESSES OF WORKING IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY read story
By Stanley Popovich
Stress and anxiety are very common when you work in the real estate industry. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a person in the real estate industry can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties.
Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happe ...
1/1/2011
Category: What's Happening? Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
