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- GSE Reform January 17, 2012Congress is expected to take a serious look at reforming the secondary mortgage market this year. Here are the main bills it wiil be looking at.
- NAR: EPA Oversteps in Supreme Court Case January 9, 2012NAR joined other groups to file a brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case that concerns due process rights of home owners caught in an EPA wetlands dispute.
- November Pending Sales Up December 29, 2011NAR's Pending Home Sales Index for November 2011 is up for the second month in a row.
- NAR Rebenchmarks Its EHS Calculation December 21, 2011NAR releases its new method for calculating existing-home sales on Dec. 21, 2011. NAR Chief Econmist Lawrence Yun talks with REALTOR® Magazine Editor in Chief Stacey Moncrieff about the process the association used to 'rebenchmark' the EHS series.
- Cautious Optimism: 2012 Commercial Forecast December 8, 2011REALTOR Magazine spoke with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun about 2012 commercial real estate prospects. His forecast: all sectors are expected to improve, with multifamily housing leading the way.
- Transfer Tax Victory in Louisiana December 2, 20112012 NAR President Moe Veissi shares a huge victory for REALTORS® in Louisiana and the REALTOR® Party Initiative, where the two groups came together to permanently ban real estate transfer taxes in Louisiana.
- Pending Home Sales Post Strong Gain in October November 29, 2011Contract signings jumped more than 10 percent in October 2011 from the previous month.
- Freddie Mac Revises Short Sale Affidavit to Reduce Liability November 23, 2011Freddie Mac has responded to NAR concerns and revised its short sale affidavit to reduce the likelihood of practitioners getting hit with liability for matters outside their control.
- No Deficit Deal from Super Committee: Impact on REALTORS® November 22, 2011The "super committee" created by Congress to find $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction failed to agree on a plan. What's the impact on real estate? NAR Tax Director Linda Goold discusses what's next with REALTOR® Magazine.
- FHA Limits Restored to NAR-Backed Levels November 18, 2011Congress has restored FHA loan limits to 125 percent of the area median home price, up to $729,750. National flood insurance has been temporarily extended as well.
- REALTORS® Help Make King Memorial a Reality October 22, 2011Four years ago REALTORS® stepped up with help to build the Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Today, upon on dedication of the memorial, NAR leaders reflect on the importance of REALTORS® role in furthering the
- Home Sales Down but Stay Above Last Year October 21, 2011Existing-home sales for September 2011 are down slightly from the previous month but remain above year-ago levels, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says in his October 20 press conference to release the home sales data.
- Solutions for the Housing Crisis October 11, 2011Lawmakers, industry leaders, and policy strategists develop solutions to the housing crisis at Washington policy conference.
- What the Housing Market Needs Now October 7, 2011NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong explains what consumers need to get back in the market, and the negative impact that talk in Washington has on it.
- President's Podcast: REALTORS® are the "Mind, Architect, and Author" of Housing Policy October 4, 20112011 NAR President Ron Phipps discusses his involvment in the "New Solutions for America's Housing Crisis" conference, and highlights how REALTORS® are the driving the force behind those solutions that will rebuild the housing market.
- August Pending Sales Dip September 27, 2011NAR's pending home sales index for August 2011 dipped 1.2 percent but NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says there are improving factors in the economy.
- Double Hit: Home Equity Drop Hurts Small Business December 1, 2011Entrepreneurs and small business owners face a double hit as declining home values hurt their ability to get credit for their business or start-up.
- Patent Reform: Fewer Lawsuits Against Real Estate? September 15, 2011President Obama has signed into law the most sweeping reforms to the patent system in decades. The law could lead to fewer patent infringement lawsuits against the real estate industry.
- July 2011 Sales Down But Remain Above Year-ago Levels August 19, 2011NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at an August 18 press conference says borrowers' problems getting financing remains a roadblock to getting closed sales back on track.
- U.S. Debt Downgrade: Impact on Real Estate August 8, 2011Standard & Poor's downgrade of U.S. debt to AA+ from AAA should have little short-term impact on real estate, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says.
- Qualified Mortgage (QM): Understanding the Proposed Rule August 17, 2011Federal banking regulators have issued a proposed rule to define "ability to repay" under a qualified mortgage, which is a Wall Street reform provision to protect borrowers. Here's how the proposed rule would work and what NAR's concerns are.
- QRM: Overview and NAR's Concerns August 17, 2011NAR continues to express REALTORS' concerns with the proposed qualified residential mortgage (QRM) rule, which would require 20% down and impose strict credit standards. Here's a walkthrough of the proposal and NAR's concerns.
- 1,300 Sales at Risk in Flood Insurance Lapse August 9, 2011More than 1,000 closings a day could be lost if Congress allows the National Flood Insurance Program to lapse at the end of September 2011.
- President's Podcast, Aug. 4, 2011: Substantive Action August 4, 20112011 NAR President Ron Phipps looks ahead to three upcoming challenges facing REALTORS®: extending loan limits and flood insurance and preserving and protecting the mortgage interest deduction.
- Debt Ceiling Deal Spares Real Estate--For Now August 3, 2011The contentious law enacted August 2 to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for $2.4 trillion in cuts poses risks to MID and other federal commitments to housing in the months ahead.
- Pending Sales Up But Debt Impasse Looms July 27, 2011NAR's forward-looking pending home sales index shows a small rise in June 2011 but the federal government's debt impasse looms over real estate, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says.
- May the (Work)Force Be With You July 27, 2011NAR President Ron Phipps highlights NAR's support for the Bring Works Home forums - a series of three forums that begins this Thursday in Boston, and examines how REALTORS® can expand housing opportunities for workers such as first responders.
- NAR Announces FTC Won't Enforce MARS Rule Against REALTORS July 19, 20112011 NAR President Ron Phipps announces NAR's successful effort to prevent the FTC from enforcing provisions of its Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) rule against real estate professionals who help consumers obtain short sales.
- Home Ownership Matters Hits the Road, Again July 19, 20112011 NAR President Ron Phipps kicks off the second half of NAR's Home Ownership Matters bus tour at the first stop in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Strong NAR Support for Miller-McCarthy GSE Reform July 9, 2011Reps. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Caroline McCarthy (D-N.Y.) introduced comprehensive legislation to reform the secondary mortgage market, with NAR standing squarely behind the approach.
- NAR Seeks Flood Insurance Reform and Extension June 28, 2011Mortgage financing is at stake as lawmakers in the House take up long-term extension and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program. NAR issues a Call for Action to help spur passage as the program deadline nears.
- May Pending Home Sales Post Strong Gain June 28, 2011NAR's forward-looking pending home sales index for May 2011 rose 8.3 percent, possibly signally improvement going into the second half of the year, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says in releasing the data on June 29.
- Sensible Policies Please June 22, 2011I'm back in Washington, D.C., this week once again battling government policies that prevent consumers from getting mortgages.
- Effort to Correct QRM Gains Momentum June 24, 2011Momentum is building as lawmakers on a bipartisan basis lead effort to modify banking regulators' proposal to require 20% down for affordable qualified residential mortgage (QRM) loans.
- Loan Limit Changes Pose Home Sale Risk June 21, 2011Buyers will get squeezed out of the housing market if Congress allows FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac loan limits to drop at the end of September, NAR says.
- Market Constraints Curb Home Sales June 21, 2011Existing-home sales dropped 3.8 percent in May 2011 as weather and continuing financing hurdles and other constraints curbed growth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said at his June 21 press conference.
- QRM: Data Show Home Sales Face Hard Hit June 3, 2011Banking regulators’ proposed rules for defining a qualified residential mortgage would devastate the housing market, NAR research shows.
- Pending Home Sales Drop on Weather, Oil Prices May 27, 2011NAR's forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index dropped in April 2011 on weather, oil prices, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says in his May 27 release of the data.
- Existing-home Sales Ease But Stay on Solid Track May 20, 2011April 2011 existing-home sales eased slightly from the prior month but remain on pace to top 5 million sales for the year, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says in a May 19 press conference.
- Upward Momentum for Pending Home Sales April 27, 2011NAR's forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index is up 5.1 percent in March, putting home sales on track to top last year, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says.
- Federal Debt Ceiling Vote: Big Risk to Real Estate July 27, 2011The health of real estate markets is at risk amid uncertainty over whether Congress will muster the votes to raise the debt ceiling. Once consequence of failure: a jump in interest rates.
- Existing-home Sales Rise in March April 21, 2011Sales rose to an annual pace of 5.1 million units, which puts the residential market on track for a solid performance in 2011 if the pace is sustained for the remainder of the year, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says.
- Pending Home Sales Point Upward March 25, 2011NAR's forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index for February rose modestly, suggesting continued stability as the spring selling season gets underway.
- Sales Drop After Seeing Sustained Gains March 21, 2011NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about February 2011 existing-home sales, which are down from the previous month, in his national press conference on March 21, 2011.
- QRM: Will High Down Payment Rule Hurt Home Buyers? March 14, 2011Banking regulators are talking about a minimum 20 percent down for loans to be exempt from a tough skin-in-the-game requirement for lenders that came out of last year's Wall Street reform law. NAR is concerned that buyers could be hurt.
- Pending Home Sales Ease Slightly February 28, 2011NAR's pending home sales index for January 2011 eased 2.8 percent but it remains about 20 percent above where it was at this time last year.
- How Home Ownership Creates Jobs February 23, 2011NAR estimates that for every two home sales, one job is created. Here's how it derives that number.
- NAR's Commercial Legislative Agenda for 2011 February 15, 2011Dan Sight, 2011 NAR Commercial Committee Chair, shares our outlook on 2011 and what NAR is doing for commercial real estate practitioners on legislative issues. (4:27).
- Net Neutrality: What New Rules Mean to REALTORS® January 28, 2011The Federal Communications Commission in late December issued rules that in effect make it a traffic cop on the Internet. Here's what the rules mean for REALTORS®.
- Pending Home Sales: End-of-Year Gains January 26, 2011NAR's forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index for December 2010 posted a 2 percent gain, the fifth gain in the last six months, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says in his January 27, 2011, release of the data.
- MID: Who's Hurt Most by Curbs? January 25, 2011The vast majority of households that take the deduction are middle-income families, earning either less than $100,000 a year or between $100,000 and $200,000 a year.
- Better Information, Fewer E-mails January 4, 2011NAR launches its Weekly Report in January 2011 to better serve its members with news and customized information in a single newsletter that replaces several other regular communications.
- Solid Gain in Pending Home Sales December 28, 2010NAR's pending home sales index rose by 3.5 percent in November 2010, the fourth gain in five months. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says the index shows the housing market slowly healing but not yet at a healthy level.
- Sales Uptrend Resumes December 23, 2010Existing-home sales headed back up in November and prices were stable, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says in his Dec. 22, 2010, press conference.
- Plan to Curb Mortgage Interest Deduction Remains in Play January 25, 2011Debate continues on proposals to change the MID, and Congress could yet vote on pieces of the plan from Obama's deficit commission. See how the debate will unfold and how REALTORS® can shape the conversation.
- October Pending Home Sales Post Big Gain December 2, 2010NAR's forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index showed a strong 10.4 percent monthly gain in October, 2010.
- Lease Accounting Rules Could Hit Commercial December 1, 2010Rules proposed by the Financial Standards Accounting Board and the International Accounting Standards Board could force $1.3 trillion onto companies' balance sheets, hurting their creditworthiness.
- The 3.8% Medicare Tax: Impact on REALTORS® November 24, 2010Congress created a 3.8 percent tax on investment income of upper-income households as part of healthcare reform to shore up Medicare. Here's how it impacts REALTORS.®
- What Home Ownership Means to Me January 25, 2011Real families speak from the heart about why home ownership matters to them.
- Foreclosure Reviews: Impact on REALTORS® October 15, 2010Major banks are freezing foreclosures while they review their procedures. NAR analysts look at the potential impact for home sales and how this latest crimp in the market might play out in the months ahead.
- Small Business Loans Enacted September 27, 2010Real estate professionls as small businesses can apply for loans under a new $30 billion loan fiund and help their commercial clients get financing. The new law includes tax breaks and improvements to SBA loan programs.
- Partner in Tough Times September 9, 2010New REALTORS® Federal Credit Union CEO Jane Pannier talks with REALTOR® Magazine about the company's plans for growth and its role making financial services available at affordable rates to its REALTOR® members in good times and bad.
- NAR and Diversity August 17, 2010NAR and Diversity President's Podcast
- 2010 Midterm Elections: REALTORS® Gear Up September 2, 2010The elections in November are critical with housing markets and the broader economy still struggling to recover. NAR Chief Lobbyist Jerry Giovaniello and RPAC Managing Director Scott Reiter look ahead to the elections with REALTOR® Magazine.
- Will Financial Services Reform Impact REALTORS®? July 9, 2010Congress is set to pass the most sweeping financial services reform since the Great Depression. How will it impact real estate brokers and sales associates?
- Top 100 Companies August 25, 2010REALTOR® Magazine talks with the heads of Howard Hanna, ZipRealty, and HomeSmart to learn their ideas for thriving in today's challenging markets.
- Shadow Inventory: How Big, What Impact? June 29, 2010Bank-owned and other distressed properties that loom over the market but are not yet up for sale pose concerns as well as opportunities. REALTOR Magazine talks with NAR Research to learn how big this inventory is and what it means.
- Schools of the Future--FLV November 18, 2010An introduction to CEFPI's Schools of the Future Program for middle school students, sponsored by the National Association of Realtors®.
- Re-Shaping Real Estate - The REALTORS Property Resource(TM) May 7, 2010NAR President-Elect Ron Phipps and NAR CEO Dale Stinton call on all REALTORS® to help re-shape the future of real estate in America. Find out how the REALTORS Property Resource(TM) will change the way REALTORS® do business.
- Riding on the Future May 7, 2010REALTOR® Magazine looks at the impact on real estate as Congress decides how to address key transportation issues, including how to fund the Federal Highway Trust Fund.
- May 4, 2010: Market Opportunities May 4, 2010In the May 4th edition of the President's Podcast, 2010 President Vicki Cox Golder talks with 2010 First Vice President Moe Veissi about opportunities for buyers and sellers today.
- April 20, 2010: Affordable Property Insurance April 20, 2010April 20th edition of the President's Podcast.
- Health Reform: Impact on REALTORS® April 19, 2010NAR's managing director for legislative policy digs into the details of the sweeping new health reform law in an interview with REALTOR® Magazine.
- Unintentional Discrimination August 25, 2010Many cases of potential steering today stem from sales associates trying too hard to help their clients. Three brokers talk about the kinds of fair housing situations that can trip up professionals without them realizing it.
- Understanding HAFA: Federal Short-Sale Rules April 3, 2010The federal government's program for speeding short sales is in effect April 5, 2010. NAR Managing Director for Regulatory Policy Jeff Lischer walks you through the rules in this step-by-step how-to.
- Back on the Market March 10, 2010NAR is providing assistance to associations so they can help their members get involved in $6 billion worth of renovating and reselling foreclosed homes through the Neighborhood Stabilization Project.
- Transfer Fees: Help Available for States August 25, 2010Details on free legal work from NAR to help states fight private transfer fees.
- Will federal guidelines speed short sales? August 25, 2010NAR Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs Jeff Lischer walks REALTORS through the new federal short sale guidelines and assesses their potential impact in this REALTOR Magazine interview.
- Making Sense of the New GFE and HUD-1 January 12, 2010NAR analyst Scott Rinn walks you through the details of the revamped GFE and HUD-1 settlement forms that took effect January 1, 2010, in this REALTOR Magazine video feature.
- Local Market Reports Explained December 17, 2009Economist Ken Fears discusses the local market reports and explains what data is included and why, and how the reports relate to your market.
- Broker Involvement Program November 18, 2009NAR achieved more than 18 percent responses to its Call for Action on the home buyer tax credit, in part because of the growing popularity of the Broker Involvement Program. Learn about the program in this short video.
- Consumer Financial Protection in Works December 7, 2009Congress is working on legislation to protect consumers against harmful financial services products. NAR has been working with lawmakers to ensure the focus stays on harmful financial services tactics.
- REALTOR Delegates October 22, 2008More than 300 REALTORS served as delegates during the 2008 Republican and Democrat National Conventions. Find out why they took on this role and how it has helped their business.
- DNC: Video Highlights August 25, 2010Highlights from the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
- RNC: Video Highlights August 25, 2010Watch some video footage of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
- Former HUD Secretary on Housing Crisis October 22, 2008Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros shares solutions on helping struggling renters and home owners.
- Lions Over the Hill October 22, 20081993 President Bill Chee's "Lions Over the Hill" speech.
- A July 4th Greeting from Ron Phipps June 29, 2011Let's take a moment to remember our veterans as we enjoy our long Fourth of July weekend, NAR President Ron Phipps says.
- How One REALTOR® Uses NAR's Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers October 27, 2011Pat Tasker, a REALTOR® in Menomonee Falls, Wis., discusses how she uses the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers to gain the confidence of buyers and sellers. (2:32)
- Future Generations September 2, 2011NAR's latest national advertising spot as part of the Public Advocacy Campaign.
- Introducing AskNAR: NAR Information Central's New Texting Service August 22, 2011Introducing AskNAR, a new way to contact the National Association of REALTORS®. This video explains how REALTORS® can get quick answers to their questions via NAR Info Central's new texting service.
- REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Announces Online Banking April 19, 2011Learn how easy it is to register for online banking through the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union. All members must register for access.
- Applying for REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Membership February 15, 2011A step-by-step video on how NAR members can apply for membership to the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (3:37)
- Public Awareness Campaign 2011: "Book Report" TV ad January 25, 2011A new TV ad reminds consumers that home ownership not only benefits families, it also helps build strong communities and creates jobs.
- Holiday Message from 2011 NAR President Ron Phipps December 22, 2010NAR President Ron Phipps wishes a happy holiday to all members and thanks them for their time and talents.
- Portrait of a Local Association: Part 3 of 4 November 29, 2010What drives busy REALTORS® to volunteer their time and expertise to their local association?
- Association Executives: How to Protect the REALTOR® trademark November 16, 2010A REALTOR® isn't "just another real estate agent" -- being a REALTOR® means more! Here's why and how association executives can help promote the proper usage of the REALTOR® trademark. (3:25)
- How Members Can Protect the REALTOR® Trademark November 16, 2010The term REALTOR® is a trademark protected by federal law and is also a valuable membership benefit that distinguishes members from all others in the real estate business.
- Portrait of a Local Association: Part 2 of 4 November 11, 2010Those who belong to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® have their own Member Service Center to address local needs.
- Portrait of a Local REALTOR® Association, Part 1/4: The CEO November 11, 2010What do local associations do for their members? NAR's Information Central staff visited the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® to provide some in-depth answers.
- NAR Mediation Overview September 22, 2010Duration: 3 minutes
- Opening Statement Overview September 22, 2010Duration: 2 minutes
- Mediator's Opening Statement September 22, 2010Duration: 9 minutes
- Parties Statements Overview September 22, 2010Duration: 1 minute
- Parties Statements September 22, 2010Duration: 38 minutes
- Caucus Overview September 22, 2010Duration: 1 minute
- Caucus #1 September 22, 2010Duration: 7 minutes
- Caucus #2 September 22, 2010Duration: 9 minutes
- Final Joint Session Overview September 22, 2010Duration: 2 minutes
- Final Joint Session September 22, 2010Duration: 12 minutes
- Benefits of Mediation Overview September 22, 2010Duration: 1 minute
- Info Central Video Update - July 2010 August 6, 20102010 will be the 17th time NAR has held a major meeting in New Orleans. Travel back to NAR's first visit to the Crescent City in March 1916, where the association changed its own name and got its first look at the term "Realtor".
- Comprehensive International REALTOR® Member Video July 7, 2010International REALTOR® members discuss what they have experienced and gained as a result of International REALTOR® membership.
- International Member Baro K. Shalizi July 7, 2010Baro K. Shalizi, PL to India, discusses the value of the experience and knowledge accumulated in the 100+ year history of NAR, and the difference between being a licensee and a REALTOR®.
- International Member Harry DeLeeuw July 7, 2010Harry DeLeeuw, PL to Canada, discusses the substantial resources available as a result of International REALTOR® membership, including the research, networks, and education.
- International Member Maire Rosol July 7, 2010Maire Rosol, PL to Sweden, discusses the resources available from NAR Research and Library.
- International Member Michael Romanovsky July 7, 2010Michael Romanovsky, PL to Russia, discusses the importance of being a part of a strong, reputable organization and the benefit of the REALTOR.org Web site as a knowledge repository.
- International Member Oscar Gonzales July 7, 2010Oscar Gonzales, PL to Mexico, discusses how NAR facilitates networking opportunities beyond your local market.
- Nancy Suvarnamani: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Pres. July 6, 2010Nancy Suvarnamani: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- The Heart of the Market June 11, 2010You are the heart of the market - central to the real estate industry and each transaction you lead. Share with us why you love being an NAR member and how it has made a difference to you, your clients, and your community.
- Law Day 2010 June 1, 2010NAR's 2010 Law Day covers the REALTOR® logo trademark and usage guidelines.
- Info Central Video Update - May 2010 May 24, 2010From NAR's 2010 AE Institute in Quebec, learn what the future holds for your MLS and get a plan of "A.T.T.A.C.K." for staying calm and productive under pressure.
- Pledge May 26, 2010The Pledge of Allegiance
- Public Awareness Campaign: Book Report January 25, 2011A new TV ad reminds consumers that home ownership not only benefits families, it also helps build strong communities and creates jobs.
- Info Central Video Update - April 2010 April 27, 2010Join NAR Associate Counsel Finley Maxson as he guides us through the highlights of the 2009 Legal Scan. This hidden gem on Realtor.org provides unique insight into the legal trends and liability issues effecting REALTORS®.
- Info Central Video Update March 2010 March 18, 2010The NAR Archives is one of the lesser-known resources available to members. Get an insider's view as Archives Assistant Russell Carlson talks about one of his favorite periods in the Association's history, the years 1912 and 1913.
- DocuSign® March 15, 2010NAR's Constance Freedman, DocuSign® Vice President, Doug Wheeler and DocuSign® Business Development Director, Dave Thorpe introduce DocuSign® and highlight its benefits and services.
- Info Central Video Update February 2010 February 16, 2010This first monthly update from NAR's Information Central takes a look at homebuyer tax credit resources available on Realtor.org, explores the latest Public Awareness Campaign ads, and explains why your NAR membership card arrives in the summer.
- NAR Campaign Election Procedures January 11, 2010Understand NAR's Campaign Election Procedures in this short, entertaining video.
- Useful Business Tips from the NAR Leadership Academy January 8, 2010Brokers describe their most successful tips to stay competitive in this short video from NAR's Leadership Academy.
- Right Tools Right Now Dale Stinton Interview December 17, 2009NAR CEO Dale Stinton discusses the benefits of the Right Tools, Right Now initiative and plans for 2010.
- Right Tools Right Now Testimonials December 17, 2009What NAR members have to say about the Right Tools, Right Now program.
- Right Tools, Right Now Annual December 17, 2009What Right Tools, Right Now has provided for members in 2009 and what's in store for 2010.
- Right Tools, Right Now Judy Perez December 17, 2009NAR's Right Tools, Right Now concierge Judy Perez discusses three tips for maximizing the benefits of the program.
- Safety at Conventions October 20, 2009Safety expert Andrew Wooten discusses personal safety at large gatherings.
- Safety Tips for You and Your Clients July 14, 2009Stay safe on the job, in the office and at home.
- Safety at Home 2009 July 14, 2009Tips to keep yourself, your agents, and your clients safe at home.
- Safety at the Office 2009 July 14, 2009Stay safe in your workplace and help keep safety awareness top of mind with your coworkers.
- Safety on the Job 2009 July 14, 2009Protect yourself and your clients when you're outside the office.
- InfoCentral Infomercial July 14, 2009Learn the ins and outs of NAR's Information Central, your one-stop shop for all the help you need.
- Right Tools, Right Now: How It Works and What Members Think July 6, 2009Testimonials and thoughts from members at Midyear on the value of NAR's Right Tools, Right Now initiative.
- REALTORS® FCU Video June 26, 2009NAR's Kristin Stafford and REALTORS® FCU CEO Tom Glatt Introduce the new REALTORS® Federal Credit Union and highlight its benefits and services.
- REALTORS® Core Health Insurance June 26, 2009NAR's Kristin Stafford and SASid's Shannon Kennedy introduce REALTORS® Core Health Insurance.
- 2009 Member Orientation Video January 26, 2009This video covers valuable information to help new members realize their full benefits of membership from NAR.
- President's Podcast: The All-New Realtor.com October 22, 2008In this special video edition of the NAR President’s Podcast, 2008 NAR President Dick Gaylord sits down with NAR Chief Executive Officer Dale Stinton to discuss the upgrades to REALTOR.com®.
- Real Estate in American History October 22, 2008NAR's Russ Carlson, Information Specialist, discusses one of his favorite resources for REALTORS® and association staff: the book Real Estate in American History by Pearl Janet Davies (1958).
- NAR Centennial Video October 22, 2008Celebrate REALTORS®' past accomplishments and look forward to the next century of organized real estate.
- NAR's Green Building December 12, 2008Learn how REALTORS took a lead in green building with the construction of its Washington, D.C., headquarters.
- Safety Week 2008 Full October 23, 2008NAR's new video provides tips on REALTOR® safety on the job, on the road, and at home.
- Delivering on the Promise October 22, 2008REALTORS® Commercial Allliance: Delivering on the Promise.
- What Is My NRDS Number? August 25, 2010Info Central's Video FAQ #1 describing the NRDS Number.
- Hope Andrews: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Hope Andrews: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Patrice Willetts: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentat July 6, 2010Patrice Willetts: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Stephen Antoni: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentatio July 6, 2010Stephen Antoni: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Annie Blatz: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Annie Blatz: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Dick Brogan: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Dick Brogan: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Dwayne Carte: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Dwayne Carte: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Genette Falk: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Genette Falk: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Alvin Collins: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Alvin Collins: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Melrose Forde: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Melrose Forde: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Kristen Greenlaw: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentat July 6, 2010Kristen Greenlaw: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Dwight Hale: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Dwight Hale: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Kenney Hubble: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Kenney Hubble: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Michael Indest: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentatio July 6, 2010Michael Indest: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Patty Kelley: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Patty Kelley: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- John Kretchmar: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentatio July 6, 2010John Kretchmar: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Cindy Marsh-Tichy: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Pres. July 6, 2010Cindy Marsh-Tichy: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Pres.
- Jared Martin: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Jared Martin: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Chris Nichols: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Chris Nichols: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Mark Palace: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Mark Palace: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Sherry Pullens: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentatio July 6, 2010Sharry Pullens: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Cynthia Ragland: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentati July 6, 2010Cynthia Ragland: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Hanne Sagalowsky: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Pres. July 6, 2010Hanne Sagalowsky: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Sandi Pfister: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Sandy Pfister: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Todd Shipman: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Todd Shipman: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Bonnie Smith: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Bonnie Smith: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- Jeremy Starr: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation July 6, 2010Jeremy Starr: 2010 Leadership Academy Graduate Presentation
- 59 1/2 Minutes Midyear 2011: Intro and Choir May 27, 201159 1/2 Midyear 2011: Intro and Choir
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- 59 1/2 Minutes Midyear 2011: Home Ownership Matters May 27, 201159 1/2 Minutes Midyear 2011: Home Ownership Matters
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- REO Success: A Foreclosure System That Works January 13, 2012Leo Parejas of Keller Williams Realty, Reston, Va., and Jonathan Spinetto of Champion Homes Realty, Chantilly, Va., talk about best practices and potential pitfalls of running an REO operation.
- Part 1: Best Practices in Fraud Prevention November 8, 2011NAR's Vice President of Finance & Comptroller, John Pierpoint, provides an overview of the Fraud Prevention video toolkit for officers and staff of state and local REALTOR associations.
- Part 2: Fraud Prevention & Detection -- Whose Responsibility Is It? November 8, 2011Mari Reidy, a forensic services expert with Crowe Horwath, discusses reasons why fraud is committed, the importance of creating a strong fraud policy statement, and the benefits of a whistleblower hotline.
- Part 3: Association Fraud: Best Hiring Practices November 8, 2011Donna Garcia, NAR's Director of Human Resource Services, discusses ways an association can help prevent fraud using best practices and due diligence in the hiring process.
- Part 4: Key Financial Controls When You Have Limited Staff November 8, 2011Stuart Miller, an audit partner at Crowe Horwath, provides fraud detection and prevention tips for associations with limited staff resources.
- Part 5: Being Prepared -- A Fraud Response Plan November 8, 2011Crowe Horwath's Mari Reidy discusses what an association should do when fraud is suspected and the elements of an effectice fraud response plan.
- How to Download Kindle Titles from NAR's E-book Collection October 24, 2011Downloading Kindle titles from NAR's ebook collection is easy. For a brief walk-through, take a few minutes to watch this how-to video. (04:26)
- One Call Does It All: NAR Information Central August 15, 2011What can you expect when you contact NAR's Information Central? Take a tour with Dave Shumaker to find out how we can help you.
- Markets Across America: Boom Times in Elko, Nevada August 10, 2011Elko, Nevada, is defying the economic downturn thanks to the strength of its gold mining industry, which is riding a growth wave. Even so, real estate professionals have had to educate households about financial management to make them buyer ready.
- Search Feature Video May 3, 2011Search Feature Video
- AccountSummaryVideo May 3, 2011AccountSummaryVideo
- Using eBooks & Audio Books on Your iPad January 9, 2012Did you know that you can download and read titles from NAR's eBooks Collection on your iPad using the free Overdrive app? NAR Senior Information Specialist Dave Shumaker gives step-by-step instructions in this video. The app is available for Blackb
- Markets Across America: Working with Asian Buyers July 13, 2011Buyers from China and other Asian countries, armed with cash, are one of the bright spots in home sales today. Learn how you can tap into this booming market by seeing how it's done in San Gabriel Valley, Calif., in this Markets Across America video.
- REALTOR Benefits® Program, NAR-TV, Annual 2010: Day 1 December 15, 2010View New REALTOR Benefits® Program Partners showcased at the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
- REALTOR Benefits® Program, NAR-TV, Annual 2010: Day 2 December 15, 2010REALTOR Benefits® Program features shown on NAR-TV on the second day of the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
- REALTOR Benefits® Program, NAR-TV, Annual 2010: Day 4 December 14, 2010Learn about the REALTOR Benefits® Program Partners offering travel and marketing solutions.
- REALTOR® Content Resource October 19, 2010Learn more about the REALTOR® Content Resource.
- RFCU: Always Open, Always Ready September 13, 2010The REALTORS® Federal Credit Union was launched as a virtual financial services company with REALTORS® in mind. Here are a few tips for maximizing your online experience.
- Is Your Business Global? July 6, 2010Two U.S. REALTORS® realize that global business opportunities are everywhere, even in their own communities.
- Global Business Tips June 9, 2010The CIPS Network brings you member tips to identify and grow your global market.
- YPN: Best Marketing Ideas February 26, 2010The Young Professionals Network in San Diego, November 2009
- YPN: Social Networking February 26, 2010The Young Professionals Network in San Diego, November 2009
- NAR's Research Products December 4, 2009Members of NAR's Research Committee share their insights on the value of NAR research products and how they use them. Video footage taken by NAR's Research department at the 2009 Realtors®' Conference & Expo in San Diego.
- Risk Management November 20, 2009Risk management planning for your brokerage.
- Lead-Based Paint November 20, 2009Managing lead-based paint risks.
- ID Theft November 20, 2009Managing identity theft risks.
- YPN: Connecting With Past Clients February 26, 2010The Young Professionals Network in San Diego, November 2009
- REALTOR.com® How to Shoot a Video Home Tour July 31, 2009How to shoot and present an effective video home tour for maximum impact on prospective buyers.
- President’s Podcast: Short Sales Tips: Oct. 6, 2009 August 25, 20102009 NAR President Charles McMillan and 2009 NAR President-Elect Vicki Cox Golder share five tips on how to handle short sales.
- The Auctioneer August 10, 2010Learn from a top producing real estate pro. Auction expert Bill Sheridan shows you the ins and outs of real estate auctions. Watch more videos with REALTOR® Magazine's Masters Series at www.realtor.org/masters.
- YPN: Rookie Tips February 26, 2010The Young Professionals Network in San Diego, November 2009
- Second Home Specialist August 10, 2010Learn from a top producing real estate pro. John Resor of Sotheby's International Realty gives you a peek inside his life as a second-home specialist in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Watch more real estate master videos at www.realtor.org/masters
- Relationship Expert August 10, 2010Learn from a top producing real estate pro. Sue Smith with RE/MAX Premier in Dulles, Va., is a master when it comes to building relationships with clients and keeping them for life. Learn more and watch for more videos at www.realtor.org/masters
- 30 Under 30: Class of 2009 August 20, 2010Go behind the scenes of the REALTOR Magazine cover shoot to meet five members from the 2009 "30 Under 30" class. Learn how they are tackling the challenges in their real estate markets.
- Seven Keys to Boosting Business in 2009 March 27, 2009In this new video for NAR members, 2009 Immediate Past President Dick Gaylord shares Seven Keys for Boosting Your Business in 2009 and the great NAR resources that can help you master all of them.
- Foreclosure Expert August 10, 2010Learn from a top producing real estate pro. Mary Berry gives you a peek inside her life as a foreclosure specialist. Learn more and watch for more videos at www.realtor.org/masters
- REBar Camp: Social Media in Real Estate June 16, 2009Attendees at the 2009 REBar Camp in Chicago talk about how they use social networking to connect with clients in the real estate business.
- Virtual Office Web Sites at Annual August 25, 2010Virtual Office Web sites (VOWs) presentation by NAR General Counsel Laurie Janik at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando.
- Condo Master August 10, 2010Learn from a top producing real estate pro. Condo guru Chris Feurer takes you as his apprentice in the debut of Realtor® Magazine's Masters Series. Learn more and watch for more videos at www.realtor.org/masters
- YPN: Creative Marketing Ideas January 19, 2009Young Professionals Network members reveal their most creative marketing ideas.
- Leading Members and Staff During Stressful Times January 2, 2009Christine Todd gives 10 guiding principles for leadership during difficult times.
- YPN: Technology Tools January 13, 2009What technology tool can you not live without in your real estate business? Young Professionals Network members share their top picks.
- Come Home to FHA October 29, 2008Three authorities on FHA and its loan products respond to the most frequently asked questions from REALTORS®.
- Ten Tips to Boost Your Business October 23, 20082008 NAR President Dick Gaylord's Video Podcast.
- Be a Media Favorite October 22, 2008Raise your profile by becoming an effective media maven.
- YPN: Advice to Rookies January 19, 2009Just starting out in the real estate business? Young Professionals Network members share their best business tips for newbies.
- YPN: Staying Involved February 26, 2010The Young Professionals Network in San Diego, November 2009
- How Improv Can Help You October 22, 2008Use the techniques of improv to boost your confidence—and sales.
- YPN: Favorite Social Networking Tools January 13, 2009Facebook, LinkedIn, Myspace. Find out what are the favorite social networking tools of real estate professionals.
- YPN: Biggest Challenge January 13, 2009What's the biggest challenge you currently face in the business? Young Professionals Network members share the obstacles they are facing in their real estate markets.
- 2008 Top 100 Companies August 11, 2009Brokers from REALTOR magazine's 2008 Top 100 Companies list share how they are thriving in today's market.
- Self Defense October 23, 2008Safety Tips Just for You
- Pathways to Professionalism: Intro October 24, 2008REALTOR® Association of West/South Suburban Chicagoland presents this overview of ways to improve professionalism.
- Pathways: Respect for Peers October 24, 2008REALTOR® Association of West/South Suburban Chicagoland presents this overview of ways to improve professionalism.
- Pathways: Respect for Property October 24, 2008REALTOR® Association of West/South Suburban Chicagoland presents this overview of ways to improve professionalism.
- Pathways: Respect to the Public October 24, 2008REALTOR® Association of West/South Suburban Chicagoland presents this overview of ways to improve professionalism.
- Pathways: Conclusion October 24, 2008REALTOR® Association of West/South Suburban Chicagoland presents this overview of ways to improve professionalism.
- The Buzz About eBooks October 23, 2008NAR Info Central's Library Manager, Mary Martinez, discusses one of her favorite resources for REALTORS® and association staff.
- Living Room Makeover August 4, 2011Practitioner Dede Banks tackles a living room with an idenitity crisis. See how she staged the room to sell.
- Master Bedroom Makeover August 4, 2011The main objection many buyers would have with this master bedroom is the bright yellow paint. See how practitioner Mark Jak staged the room to make the paint's bright color an attraction and not a distraction.
- Stage This Room! October 23, 2008Two hours. Three rooms. $250 Budget.Three REALTORS®. Go!
- Stager Tips August 4, 2011Find out staging's four biggest challenges.
- YPN: Challenging Market February 26, 2010The Young Professionals Network, San Diego 2009
- Code of Ethics: Introduction April 1, 2009Learn why the code exists, how it applies, how it's enforced, and what is expected of REALTORS®.
- Code of Ethics: Structure & Preamble, Part 1 April 1, 2009The code is made up of the preamble, 17 articles, standards of practice, and case interpretations.
- Code of Ethics: Structure & Preamble, Part 2 April 1, 2009The preamble goes on to state that "Our nation's interests are tied directly to the highest and best use of the land."
- Code of Ethics: Article 1, Part 1 April 1, 2009The different roles and responsibilities a REALTOR® holds are discussed in part one of two.
- Code of Ethics: Article 1, Part 2 & Article 13 April 1, 2009The different roles and responsibilities a REALTOR® holds are discussed in part two of two.
- Code of Ethics: Articles 2 & 3 April 1, 2009REALTORS® must avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation, and concealment of pertinent facts.
- Code of Ethics: Articles 4, 5 & 6 April 1, 2009These articles are among those categorized as establishing duties to clients and customers.
- Code of Ethics: Articles 7, 8 & 9 April 1, 2009These are the final three articles categorized as establishing duties to clients and customers.
- Code of Ethics: Article 10 April 1, 2009Article 10 establishes two related but distinct obligations to clients on the issue of discrimination.
- Code of Ethics: Article 11 April 1, 2009Article 11 obligates REALTORS® to provide competent service to clients and customers.
- Code of Ethics: Article 12 April 1, 2009Article 12 tells REALTORS® to make their professional status clear in advertising, marketing, and other representations.
- Code of Ethics: Articles 14 & 15 April 1, 2009Article 14 focuses on vigorous enforcement of the Code of Ethics. Article 15 is first of the three final articles that establish duties to REALTORS®.
- Code of Ethics: Article 16, Part 1 April 1, 2009The second of the three final articles, Article 16 further establishes duties to REALTORS® and demands respect for exclusive relationships.
- Code of Ethics: Article 16, Part 2 April 1, 2009The second of the three final articles, Article 16 further establishes duties to REALTORS® and demands respect for exclusive relationships.
- Code of Ethics: Article 17 April 1, 2009The final article further establishes duties to REALTORS® and states that REALTOR® disputes should be arbitrated rather than litigated.
- Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour November 14, 2011A recap of the accomplishments of the national Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour in 2011, including its impact on consumers, REALTORS®, and those cities hard hit by natural disasters. Video courtesy of REALTOR® Magazine.
- HOP-FAAR September 22, 2011
- HOP-Charlotte September 22, 2011
- HOP-Pioneer Valley October 26, 2011
- 2008 Good Neighbor Lei Barry June 17, 2011Good Neighbor winner Lei Barry, a real estate practitioner in Blue Bell, Pa., founded the Inter-Faith Hospitality Network, which consists of 12 local congregations that host homeless families.
- 2008 Good Neighbor Reita Hutson June 17, 2011Good Neighbor winner Reita Hutson formed a nonprofit group to help the Lost Boys of Sudan and has raised money for education, dental work, and medical care.
- 2008 Good Neighbors Scott and Robin Gwaltney June 17, 2011Good Neighbor winner Scott and Robin Gwaltney, real estate practitioners in Rochester, Minn., serve as live-in resident managers for Rochester Better Chance and surrogate parents to six teenage boys during the school year.
- 2008 Good Neighbor Sheila Stevens June 17, 2011Good Neighbor winner Sheila Stevens, a salesperson at Prudential Georgia Realty, has rallied against breast cancer by organizing successful sports competitions.
- 2008 Good Neighbor Caroline McCartney June 17, 2011Good Neighbor winner Caroline McCartney, a Norfolk, Va., real estate salesperson, has netted millions of dollars for the battle against catastrophic pediatric diseases.
- The HOPE Awards October 23, 2008The HOPE Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increase minority homeownership, revitalize communities and expand affordable housing opportunities.
- MLK_Memorial August 25, 2010NAR Donates $1 Million to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Home From Work, Part 1 October 22, 2008Part 1 of an introduction to the Home From Work program. This REALTORS® how to effectively promote workforce housing initiatives and to work with employers to establish an employer assisted housing (EAH) benefit.
- Home From Work, Part 2 October 22, 2008Part 2 of an introduction to the Home From Work program. This REALTORS® how to effectively promote workforce housing initiatives and to work with employers to establish an employer assisted housing (EAH) benefit.
- Home From Work, Part 3 October 22, 2008Part 3 of an introduction to the Home From Work program. This REALTORS® how to effectively promote workforce housing initiatives and to work with employers to establish an employer assisted housing (EAH) benefit.
- The New Face of Housing Opportunity October 23, 2008Building sustainable neighborhoods with affordable housing.
- 2007 Good Neighbor Bert Waugh June 17, 2011Bert Waugh: All About the Kids. REALTOR® Magazine’s 2007 Good Neighbor Awards
- 2007 Good Neighbor Carol Reza June 17, 2011Carol Reza: An Angel on Earth. REALTOR® Magazine’s 2007 Good Neighbor Awards
- 2007 Good Neighbor Patrick Moore June 17, 2011Patrick Moore: Help for Haitians. REALTOR® Magazine’s 2007 Good Neighbor Awards
- 2007 Good Neighbor Phil Landis June 17, 2011Phil Landis: Walking Hope for Vets. REALTOR® Magazine’s 2007 Good Neighbor Awards
- 2007 Good Neighbor Virginia Ferry June 17, 2011Virginia Ferry: Mission Accomplished. REALTOR® Magazine’s 2007 Good Neighbor Awards
- 19,000 REALTORS® Seize the Opportunity to Attend the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo November 12, 20112011 NAR President Ron Phipps opens the 2011 REALTORS® Expo in Anaheim and announced that attendance exceeds expectations for this year's conference.
- Moe Veissi Kicks off the Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour August 10, 2011The Home Ownership Matters Bus rolled into Chicago on March 4, 2011, where NAR President-Elect Moe Veissi shared his excitement about the tour and the first stop.
- AEI '10- Marketing and Communications: Right on and Relevant June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 - Melynn Sight Marketing and Communications: Right on and Relevant
- AEI '10 Surprise Delight & Challenge: Creating Exceptional.. June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 Susan Sarfati: Surprise Delight and Challenge: Creating Exceptional Customer Service Experience
- AEI '10 Recruiting Reviving & Retaining your Leadership June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010- Doug DeVitre Recruiting, Reviving and Retaining your Leadership
- AEI '10 MLS: The Next Generation -Matt Cohen June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 -Matt Cohen MLS: The Next Generation
- AEI '10 Lights, Camera, Action! Hosting a Virtual Meeting June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 Liz Sturrock: Lights, Camera, Action! Hosting a Virtual Meeting
- AEI '10: Convio Migration:We are in this Together. McDonough June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 -Claire McDonough. Convio Migration: We are in this Together
- AEI '10 Lead, Follow, or Get out of the Web Lublin & Wilcox June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 - Bill Lublin and Ginger Wilcox. Lead, Follow, or Get out of the Web
- AEI '10 Key Elements of a Sound CEO-Board Bill Charney. June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 Bill Charney: Key Elements of a Sound CEO-Board Relationship
- AEI '10 How to Stay Calm & Productive Under Pressure -Staver June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 Michael Staver. How to Stay Calm and Productive Under Pressure
- AEI '10 Empowering Leaders to Empower Others Rod McIntyre June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 - Rod McIntyre Empowering Leaders to Empower Others
- AEI '10 Association Politics 101 Christine Todd June 16, 2010Best of AEI 2010 -Christine Todd, Association Politics 101
- YPN at Leadership Summit 2010 September 2, 2010The Young Professionals Network attends the 2010 Leadership Summit in Chicago.
- November 2: Bernice Ross November 2, 2009Bernice Ross, "Put It Local--Take It Global," 11/16/09, 11am-12:30pm
- October 29: Max Pigman, "RE Marketing in 2010 & Beyond" October 30, 2009Max Pigman, "Real Estate Marketing in 2010 & Beyond," 11/13/09, 8:30-10:00 am
- October 26: Lawrence Yun, Economic Commercial Forum October 26, 2009Lawrence Yun, "Economic Issues & Commercial Real Estate Business Trends Forum," 11/13/09, 12:30-2:30 pm
- October 22: Max Pigman: "Mobile Technology Guide for 2010" October 22, 2009Max Pigman, "Mobile Technology Guide For 2010," 11/14/2009, 11am-12:30pm
- October 19: Michael Selvaggio October 19, 2009Michael Selvaggio, "Silver Bullet Solutions for Today's Market," 11/14/09, 1:30-3pm
- October 15: Sherry Chris October 16, 2009Sherry Chris, "Next Generation Brokerage: Attracting Future Talent," 11/15/09, 9-10 am
- October 12: Valeria Grunbaum August 25, 2010Valeria Grunbaum, "7 Key Marketing Strategies to Attract International Customers," 11/15/09, 1:30-2:30 pm
- October 8: Barb Schwarz October 8, 2009Barb Schwarz, "Staging to Sell Makes 'Cents' Even in Down Markets," 11/13/09, 2:30-4:30p
- October 5: John Moore October 5, 2009John Moore, "4 Ways to Measure Word of Mouth Success," 11/15/09, 11:30am - 1pm
- October 2: Bernice Ross Panel October 2, 2009Bernice Ross, "Creating and Managing Your Online Persona," 11/14/09, 1:30-3 pm
- September 28: Julie Ryan September 28, 2009Julie Ryan, "Sell Twice As Much In Half the Time, " 11/13/09, 8:30-9:30 am
- September 21: Paul Dizmang & Jessica Hickok September 21, 2009Paul Dizmang & Jessica Hickok, "8 Effortless Tips For Tackling Rental Property Management," 11/13/09, 2:30-4:00 pm
- September 14: Peter Knight September 14, 2009Peter Knight, "The 7 Principles of Persuasive Marketing," 11/15/09, 9-10:30 am
- September 4: Jack O'Connor September 4, 2009Jack O'Connor, "30 Leadership Success Skills for Broker Owners", 11/14/09, 1:30-3pm
- August 31: Theresa Barnabei and Len Elder August 31, 2009Theresa Barnabei and Len Elder, "Turning NAR Statistics Into Success," 11/15/09, 11am-12:30pm
- 2009 Leadership Summit: School of the Future Design August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Roles and Responsibilities August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: REALTORS® Federal Credit Union August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: On the Radio August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Legislative and Regulatory Update August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Leadership Relationship August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Keynote Address August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Information Central August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Get on the Same Page August 20, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Game Changers August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- 2009 Leadership Summit: Economic Update August 25, 20102010 association presidents and executive officers learned about the year's priorities and projections from NAR leadership and staff.
- Midyear 09: Residential Outlook May 14, 2009What's the outlook for the residential market this year? Watch highlights from NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun's talk during the 2009 Midyear Legislative meetings in Washington, D.C.
- 59 1/2 Minutes (2009) - part one May 13, 20092009 NAR President Charles McMillan introduces FDIC Chair Sheila Bair. She explains FDIC’s action to stem the financial crisis, and the best ways to improve consumer protections during the lending transaction.
- 59 1/2 Minutes (2009) - part three May 13, 20092009 NAR President-Elect Vicki Cox Golder and 2009 NAR First Vice President Ron Phipps moderate a panel of REALTOR® leaders. REALTORS® and Association Executives discussed ways to improve their businesses and help members succeed.
- 59 1/2 Minutes (2009) - part two May 13, 20092009 NAR President Charles McMillan introduces FDIC Chair Sheila Bair. She explains FDIC’s action to stem the financial crisis, and the best ways to improve consumer protections during the lending transaction.
- Real Estate Summit Part Six May 13, 2009Part Six features Sheila Bair, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
- Real Estate Summit Part Four May 13, 2009Part Four features Dr. Alan Greenspan, Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, and panel discussion "Financing Real Estate for Tomorrow."
- Real Estate Summit Part Three May 13, 2009Part Three features panel continuation from Part Two, plus Shaun Donovan, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
- Real Estate Summit Part One May 13, 2009Part One features Harold Ford, Jr., Patrick Buchanan, and Dr. Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor.
- Real Estate Summit Part Five May 13, 2009Part Five features a panel discussion, "Financing Real Estate for Tomorrow."
- Real Estate Summit Part Two May 13, 2009Part Two features a panel of experts, "Reshaping Real Estate to Sustain Communities and Revitalize the Economy"
- Midyear 09: An Upturn in the Market? May 15, 2009REALTOR Magazine asked real esate pros from across the country who attended the 2009 NAR Midyear Legislative meetings about the current housing conditions in their markets. Find out what they had to say.
- Midyear 09: Giving a Boost to Housing August 20, 2010REALTOR Magazine asked attendees at NAR's 2009 Midyear Legislative Meetings what more the government can do to boost the housing industry. Watch what attendees had to say.
- IAR 2009 Capitol Conference April 14, 2009IARAccess from Springfield, Illinois: Illinois REALTORS were in Springfield to lobby state lawmakers on issues affecting homeowners and the real estate industry. Hear from them about why it is important to get involved.
- Webisode 6: In the Blink of an Eye January 8, 2009Time lapse photography shows the final construction phases of the parade float build, application of the live elements, and details of finished masterpiece.
- Webisode 5: Showtime January 6, 2009Highlights the final preparations for the float and participants, the parade, the float's big award, and reactions to the experience.
- Webisode 4: Let There Be Flowers December 29, 2008NAR explores the floral artistry and detailed craftsmanship required to produce its float for the Tournament of Roses Parade.
- Webisode 3: Word and Music Come Together December 22, 2008NAR's vision comes to life with a look at the creative process behind the music on this year's Tournament of Roses Parade float.
- Webisode 2: Float Construction December 17, 2008A progress report on the construction of the NAR Tournament of Roses Parade float includes thoughts from the float designer, builder and others.
- Webisode 1: What the Float Means to NAR December 17, 2008In celebration of the float and what it means to NAR and our members, we're feature five webisodes capturing “behind-the-scenes” footage of the parade float's design, construction, and participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
- Young Professionals Network August 25, 2010Don't miss out on the fun: REALTOR magazine's Young Professionals Network is hosting a networking reception during the REALTOR Conference & Expo in Orlando this November.
- President's Podcast: REALTORS® Conference & Expo October 22, 2008Join fellow REALTORS® at the 2008 Conference & Expo, November 7-10, in Orlando, Florida. NAR President Dick Gaylord provides the details, including exciting keynote speaker Lance Armstrong and a trip to Universal Studios theme park just for us.
- 2008 REALTORS® Conference Testimonial: Etoile Libbett October 22, 2008Veteran Michigan REALTOR® Etoile Libbett considers the REALTORS® Conference & Expo an important part of her business development, so she has attended for the last 18 years.
- 2008 REALTORS® Conference Testimonial: Joe Stewart October 22, 2008Texas REALTOR® Joe Stewart says the REALTORS® Conference & Expo's expert training and special events motivate him for the entire year.
- 2008 REALTORS® Conference Testimonial: Kevin Sears October 22, 2008Massachusetts REALTOR® and broker/co-owner Kevin Sears recommends the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo for learning about the latest trends and technology.
- 2008 REALTORS® Conference Testimonial: Tom Salomone August 25, 20102008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo Chairman Tom Salomone covers exciting event highlights and invites everyone to join him in Orlando!
- 2008 REALTORS® Conference Testimonial: Winne Davis October 22, 2008California REALTOR® Winne Davis is looking forward to attending the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo for the boost its networking opportunities may give to her referral business.
- 2008 REALTORS® Conference Testimonial: Jennifer Westmoreland October 22, 2008Georgia REALTOR® Jennifer Westmoreland knows attendees of the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo will have access to information and products that will set them apart in today's market.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Economic Update August 25, 2010Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reports on economic conditions for NAR's 2008 Leadership Summit.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Get More Accomplished August 25, 2010"How to Get More Accomplished and Have Fun doing It." Pointers from Doug Hinderer, Senior VP of Human Resources, about creating and maintaining productive relationships.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Keynote Address August 25, 20102009 NAR President Charles McMillan provides the Keynote Address for the 2008 Leadership Summit.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Leading Through Change August 25, 2010A panel facilitated by Dale Stinton for the 2008 Leadership Summit, including panelists Steve Francks, James Fabris, Mark Foreman, Ginger Downs, and Bill Powers.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Remaining Relevant August 25, 2010"Remaining Relevant in a Changing World," presented by Mark Lesswing, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer of NAR.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: The All New REALTOR.com August 25, 2010Errol Samuelson, President of REALTOR.com, presents the website.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Tool Time, Part 1 August 25, 2010Part 1 of a discussion facilitated by Travis Kessler & Sherry Matina.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Tool Time, Part 2 August 25, 2010Part 2 of discussion facilitated by Travis Kessler & Sherry Matina.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: United Toward Tomorrow August 25, 2010This video explores what 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan's theme, "United Toward Tomorrow," means to him and several colleagues.
- 2008 Leadership Summit: Words of Leadership Wisdom August 25, 2010"Stay Cool, Let It Fly, and Other Simple Words of Leadership Wisdom from Jake and Rocket of Life is Good," presentation by Sharon Millett, CIPS and Tim Kent, Executive Vice President/CEO of N.C. Association of REALTORS®.
- NAR First Vice President Vicki Cox Golder October 22, 2008May 13, 2008 - NAR First Vice President Vicki Cox Golder addressed Realtors® gathered at the 59 1/2 Minute Forum at NAR’s 2008 Midyear Meetings. Vicki discussed NAR’s public policy priorities to help restore consumer confidence.
- 2008 59 1/2 Member Forum: Introduction October 21, 2008Introduction to the 2008 59 1/2 Member Forum by NAR President Dick Gaylord
- 2008 NAR President-Elect Charles McMillan at Midyear 2008 October 22, 2008May 13, 2008 - NAR President-Elect Charles McMillan addressed Realtors® gathered at the 59 1/2 Minute Forum at NAR’s 2008 Midyear Legislative Meetings. Charles discussed NAR’s first 100 years of service.
- Part 1: NAR President Dick Gaylord and Ebby Halliday October 16, 2008May 13, 2008 - NAR President Dick Gaylord asks Ebby Halliday how she got started in real estate.
- Part 2: NAR President Dick Gaylord and Ebby Halliday October 22, 2008May 13, 2008 - Ebby Halliday discusses the role of NAR in her career.
- Part 3: NAR President Dick Gaylord and Ebby Halliday October 22, 2008May 13, 2008 - Ebby Halliday on the importance of community service
- Part 4: NAR President Dick Gaylord and Ebby Halliday October 22, 2008May 13, 2008 - Ebby Halliday talks about a typical day in her life.
- Part 5: NAR President Dick Gaylord and Ebby Halliday October 22, 2008May 13, 2008 - Ebby Halliday on the future of real estate.
- 2008 59 1/2 Member Forum: Conclusion October 21, 2008Conclusion to the 2008 59 1/2 member forum, including Ebby Halliday and NAR leadership team.
- Designing on a Human Scale - SchoolStreet, Libertyville, IL - Architect Sarah Susanka December 12, 2011Designing on a Human Scale - SchoolStreet, Libertyville, IL - Architect Sarah Susanka
- Wood Stone: International Builders' Show 2011 February 8, 2011Wood Stone's Residential Chef Ann Rudorf, IBS interview by Erica Christoffer
- International Builders' Show 2011, Orlando, Fla., slideshow February 8, 2011International Builders' Show 2011, Orlando, Fla., slideshow by Erica Christoffer
- Finding the Green Incentives in Green Homes November 8, 2010Janice Zaltman moderates a panel suggesting that retrofitting might be forward thinking for your seller and can attract buyers.
- Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs December 22, 2010Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
- Eco-friendly Kitchen Design January 21, 2009This kitchen model at Abt Electronics in Glenview, Ill., displays some of the latest "green" kitchen trends, from sustainable kitchen cabinets to recycled glass countertops.
- The Staging Pro August 10, 2010Watch more videos with REALTOR® Magazine's Masters Series at www.realtor.org/masters.
- Green Remodeling: Flooring and Countertops February 2, 2011Home remodling expert Danny Lipford shows you several environmentally-friendly countertops and flooring options.
- Smart Home Tour December 15, 2009Take an exclusive look inside the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry's eco-friendly, high-tech smart home. REALTOR Magazine takes you on a guided tour of the house, uncovering all the cool details.
- Home Office Makeover August 4, 2011Practitioner Bobbi Williams opens a cramped home office and still keeps it functional. Find out how she accomplished all of this without spending a dime.
- Seven Reasons to Own a Home December 22, 2010Seven Reasons to Own a Home
- Inside an Energy Audit October 22, 2008Energy audits can help improve a home's energy efficiency and trim utility bills. Watch an energy audit in action to learn what value audits can bring for your buyer.
- President's Podcast: April 21, 2009 - Legislative Update April 21, 2009In the April 21 edition of the President's Podcast, 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan sits down with 2009 NAR President-Elect Vicki Cox Golder to discuss the latest legislative developments and their impact on REALTORS®.
- HVCC: Appraisal Rules Challenge Real Estate April 26, 2010Real estate professionals are finding the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct a challenge as appraisal snags prevent transactions from closing. REALTOR® Magazine talks with NAR government Affairs about the issues.
- April 23, 2009, EHS NAR Press Conference August 25, 2010NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about March 2009 existing-home sales (EHS) survey data at an April 23, 2009, press conference at NAR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- Light a Candle for Home Ownership December 7, 2010REALTOR® Brian Copeland of Nashville reminds us that no matter how you celebrate the season, we all have one thing in common: home.
- Jingle Bells Holiday Greeting December 23, 2010This team of carolers from Coldwell Banker in Berlin, Conn. offers a cheerful holiday message to homeowners.
- Holiday Memories at Home December 7, 2010REALTOR® Joanne McCoy of Lincoln, NE wishes everyone a holiday filled with celebration and memories made at home.
- Town Tours February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Sell property by promoting the town it's located in.
- Video Training February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Need to train all of your employees in one shot? Watch this video and learn how.
- The Flip Ultra Camera February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Learn the benefits of the Flip Ultra consumer camera.
- Editing Terms February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Learn the basic terminology behind editing and make your job easier down the road.
- Camera Terms February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Learn the basic terminology if video cameras to make shooting your own videos easier!
- Testimonials February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Learn how to effectively use testimonials to promote your business.
- Audio February 22, 2010VScreen from Winter Park, FL: Nothing can ruin a video faster than bad audio. Watch this video to learn how to avoid common mistakes.
- Low Appraisals December 17, 2009Hamp Thomas from Pinehurst, NC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkytjs0reLQ
- Staging a Small Foyer December 17, 2009Home Staging Channel from Las Vegas, Nevada: To make it look longer, place the mirror at the end directly in front of you. If you want it to feel wider, place a mirror on each of the side walls.
- New Improved Homebuyer Tax Credit December 3, 2009Klaniecki from Washington State: Here is a cute little video to share with your clients about the new Tax Credits for First Time Homebuyers and Repeat Homebuyers. Add to your website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyB72M0ae4I
- What Info Makes Up Your Credit Score December 17, 2009John Jones from Murfreesboro, TN: Murfreesboro TN based Realtor John Jones explains the information that makes up your credit score. For more Tuesday Morning Coffee visit www.JohnCJones.com/Blog
- Cost of Buying a Home November 3, 2009Presentation on the cost of buying a home in the Contra Costa County of California. It shows an example what the loan payment and closing costs would be on a purchase price of $200,000.
- Don't Let The Appraisal Kill Your Home Sale October 27, 2009John Jones from Murfreesboro, TN: What are the options available when your home appraisal comes in less than the sales price?
- Expand and Extend the 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit October 27, 2009DanTheHouseMan from Ellicott City, MD: Dan Iampieri, a REALTOR, in Howard County, MD urges congress to expand and extend the 1st time home buyer tax credit.
- Don't You Deserve a Better View? August 25, 2009RealStoryNJ from Edison, NJ: One in a series of short, humorous video clips created for the Get the Real Story® campaign.
- Smart Homeowners Are Buying Now July 9, 2009Why the current market is great for buyers.
- Smart Homeowners Get Qualified July 9, 2009Why pre-qualification is a key step to being a smart buyer.
- Smart Homeowners Know When to Refinance July 9, 2009Refinancing can save tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a home loan.
- Smart Homeowners Learn Mortgage Basics July 9, 2009Educating yourself on the basics of mortgage finance can save you headaches, time and confusion, not to mention money.
- Smart Homeowners Look to the Future July 9, 2009Considerations for long or short term investment and resale should be made when buying a home.
- Smart Homeowners Team Up with the Best July 9, 2009Why working with a real estate professional is your best bet.
- IAR on the Economic Stimulus April 14, 2009IARAccess from Springfield, Illinois: Get the Facts: --Key Housing Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act --How Illinois residents can benefit from this legislation
- REALTOR® Ethics, How To's & How Don'ts - Article 2 February 12, 2009cbormls from Columbia, MO: This episode focuses on Article 2 where REALTOR® B and her Client get a big surprise while touring a property.
- South Florida Condo Update by Rick Barkett, CEO of RAGFL November 3, 2009Rick Barkett, CEO of the REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale updated 500 REALTORS and members of the public at the Association's Housing Symposium in February 2009.
- Going Green with Rocco pt. 1 August 25, 2010GGRofficial from Dunwoody, Georgia: Going Green with Rocco is a show that will educate you on how to get an energy MRI for your home, and get you motivated on the importance of saving energy and the environment.
- Termites: Protect Your Home February 13, 2009Jackson Spalding from Atlanta, GA: This video features termite identification, prevention and treatment information, plus tips from termite experts on how to protect your home from these pests.
- REALTOR® Ethics: How To's & How Don'ts - Article 1 January 26, 2009cbormls from Columbia, MO: The Columbia Board of REALTORS® presents a video series on the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
- New Construction March 27, 2009WGBunch from Huntington, WV: A consumer guide to the positives of a custom built home.
- Middle Tennessee Wine Cellars January 26, 2009blcope from Nashville, Tennessee: Take a glimpse into some of Middle Tennessee's most exclusive luxury homes and the features that separate them from every other home in the neighborhood. This episode features wine amenity spaces.
- Moving Tips December 2, 2008WGBunch from Huntington, WV: Before you can start enjoying your new home, you have to face moving day. Expect some bumps in the road, be ready for problems and keep a positive attitude.
- The Real Estate Channel Talks With Lawrence Yun November 21, 2008The Real Estate Channel talks with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at NAR's 2008 Conference & Expo.
- The Real Estate Channel Visits the NAR 2008 Convention November 21, 2008The Real Estate Channel visits the 2008 NAR Conference & Expo and discussed the state of the housing market with attendees.
- Maine REALTORS(R) consumer video winner: "My Piece of Maine" October 25, 2008The Maine Association of REALTORS(R) created a contest for consumers to demonstrate in 3 minutes or less why they loved or wanted to own a "Piece of Maine." Watch the winning entry.
- About Hawaii, With Photos and Video December 2, 2008KayOsman from Honolulu, Hawaii: I came to Hawaii years ago, fell in love with it, and made this beautiful paradise my home. I love and enjoy Hawaii for many reas I came to Hawaii years ago, fell in love with it, and made this beauti
- California's most beautiful small town January 26, 2009mark selmi from beverly hills: Pleasanton - Real Estate agent Doug Buenz takes you on a personal tour of the beautiful town of Pleasnton, CA. Pleasanton has one of the most picturesque main streets in California's valuable Real est
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