Wow! 2008 is here. It seems like yesterday we were all worrying about our computers and the country shutting down with Y2K. Just as the worst did not happen then, I believe all the bad press about the real estate market will ultimately be proven wrong. Looking back through history real estate has been and will continue to be a great investment.

All three associations you belong to (NAR, NCAR & BCAR) will be working hard to get that message out across the country, state and Brunswick County. Let’s not forget that we live and work in one of the most desirable location s on the East Coast. Thousands upon thousands visit our coast every year and they all have the same dream; “I wish we could have our own place here.” that is our challenge. How to make that dream a reality.

“Our theme this year is “The Power of Team.”

Your leadership team, along with your committee chairs, have a very aggressive agenda for 2008. Leigh Hansen (Public Relations) will be busy promoting the value of a REALTOR in the real estate transaction and make sure our members are given credit for all they do throughout our community. Chris Bryan (MLS) will continue to polish our MLS system and keep us up to date with all the IT changes. Suzanne Prince (RPAC/Legislative) will keep us abreast of any issues upcoming and build our political strength after our overwhelming victory against the Transfer Tax last November. Brad Vanderburg will be busy with all our educational and professional growth opportunities. Jimmy Pendergrass will have his hands full planning our General Membership Meetings, making sure that are both fun and have value. I have great confidence in all our Committee Chairs and committee members, BOD members as well as our elected officers (President Elect Shannon Hill, Vice President Mary Ann McCarthy and Treasurer Denise Kinney).

Lets not forget the one rather large item and that’s our brand new Association headquarters, 101 Stone Chimney Road. What a magnificent structure. BCAR is once again the talk of the state with the completion of our facility. The building is already having a presence in the county with many reservations on the books, we hope to have a profitable first year.

BCAR continues to set the standard for others to follow. I am so proud to represent our association across the state.

Your entire leadership team is fired up and excited about this coming year. We all look forward to serving you, our members, and providing the best value and service possible.

Here’s to a great and profitable 2008.

Thanks for your support.

 

Grady Watkins, 2008

Association President

President’s Message

Vol 1, Issue 1, February 2008
Text Box: Members speak about education Text Box: One word used to frequently describe REALTORS is BUSY. Our schedules seem to take on a life of their own, and we are almost always juggling client visits, paperwork, telephone calls, duty hours, financing processes, and myriad of other business issues. And add to that- - - our personal lives!  No wonder we get tired. Full Story

Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

101 Stone Chimney Road

Supply, NC 28462

910-754-5700

www.bcarnc.com
Grady Watkins, 2008 Association PresidentText Box: On January 4, 2008, an incredible thing happened. After years of planning and months of building, our dream finally became a reality. Full Story Text Box: Our NEW Headquarters! Text Box: Educational Offerings Text Box: Want to start your New Year off by getting ahead of everyone else? How about taking the ABR Designation course in March? Just need CE? We have that, too... Full Story

MLS News and Notes

Supra Key Exchange: The Active Keys are coming!

Listing Input Forms: New version is available

iMapp Upgrade: Coming VERY soon

Full MLS news here

Supra Key exchange info here

Click here for the MLS tip or the month

Click here for year-end MLS statistics

Year End GRAPHs here

Dear Polly:

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve been working with a couple for the last few weeks—showing them properties all over town.  I just found out today that they are working with a competing firm as well.  What should I do?  They are my buyers.

 

Full Story

Legislative Update

2007 was a very successful year for the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) Legislative Affairs.  Foremost was the defeat of the local transfer tax initiative placed on the November ballot by a unanimous vote of the Brunswick County Commissioners.

 

Full Story
Text Box: Interested in advertising on our website or in our Education Room? For details and a rate sheet, click here. Text Box: BCAR Numbers Text Box: Main Number: 754-5700 Susan Pike, Executive Vice President Steve Candler, Director, Governmental Affairs: Cynthia Hansen, Director, Membership Services: Sabrena Reinhardt, Director, Banquet Services: Russ Sass, Director, Professional Development: Sue Hildebrandt, Member Services: Dawn Anderson, MLS Services: Dave Svitak, Accounting: 101 Stone Chimney Place: Printable Directory available here

AGENT SAFETY is something that you should always be thinking about! The world is a much different place from what we were all once accustomed to. Please, take some time and review the agent safety guide. Don’t become a statistic!

Click here for the safety guide

 

Special offer!  Our banquet center is open for business! BCAR Members will receive 10% off the regular price of a rental with a signed contract and deposit thru July 31, 2008.

 

             www.101StoneChimneyPlace.com

 

Certain restrictions apply. Call 754-7050 for details
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754-5700          Fax: 754-7869

754-4971          Fax: 754-7864

754-5700          Fax: 754-7862

754-7050          Fax: 754-4030

754-5700          Fax: 754-4119

754-5700          Fax: 754-7869

754-5700          Fax: 754-7869

754-5700          Fax: 754-7868

754-7050          Fax: 754-4030

Special thanks to our  Diamond Affiliate Sponsor, Lynn Watkins, with First

Brunswick Mortgage

 

http://www.FirstBrunswick.com

General Membership Lunch meeting February 11th. 

Register Here