BCAR Nov 2010 Newsletter

Serving Brunswick, Bladen & Columbus Counties

Association Insights

November 2010

In this issue:

• MLS News & Notes

• MLS Statistics -

RESI & LAND
Reported to NCAR

2Q 2010 NAR Stats for BCAR

look for 3rd Q Stats after 11/15/10

• MLS Tech Tip NEW Facebook app

• New Subdivisions & MLS Area Exceptions

• New Members/Transfers

• New Offices

• BCAR Affiliate Directory
PRINTABLE!!!

• Education News

• Education Calendar

• BCAR Calendar

• Member Services FOR MEMBERS ONLY!

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

2010 MID-TERM ELECTION RESULTS

Congratulations to the following candidates:

Congressman Mike McIntyre
Senator-elect Bill Rabon
Representative Frank Iler
Representative Dewey Hill
Commissioner Marty Cooke
Commissioner Phil Norris

Thanks to all the REALTORS® who took the time to vote!

SHIFT TO GOP MAKES HISTORY IN NC

For the first time since 1889, both chambers of the North Carolina legislature will be controlled by the Republican Party.

In a historic role reversal, the Senate Republicans will control the North Carolina Senate by a margin of 31-19. Republicans picked up a total of 11 seats in the State Senate, thus ending the 18-year leadership of Senator Marc Basnight (D-Dare) as Senate President Pro Tem when the North Carolina General Assembly reconvenes on January 26, 2011.

Republicans will also control the State House by a margin of 68-52. Republicans were able..

CLICK HERE to read more Legislative Update!

President's Message

Mary Ann McCarthy

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

TO EVERYONE!

Have YOU Seen the Board Room?

IT’S VERY AFFORDABLE! If you or someone you know needs a place to meet clients that is centrally located the board room is the place for you. The board room rate is ½ day for $40 and full day for $80. You can also rent the room for a 2 hour minimum for $20. You can also speak to the Director of Banquet Services about food, beverage or audio visual needs if needed.

CLICK HERE to read more 101 Stone Chimney Place NEWS

Notice of Form Changes & Software Updates

General Forms Info

INFO CENTRAL

• California Appellate Court rules short sale info MUST be disclosed

Member's only - must login first

• Home Ownership Matters: 5.3M Positive News Impressions

Stay on top of everything NAR is doing to reinforce the benefits of

home ownership and combat the critics.

• Mortgage Interest Deduction - HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?

Check out the new analysis by NAR research

• How Low Can Interest Rates Go?

Commentary from NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun

November is

DESIGNATION AWARENESS

MONTH

Celebrate by starting or completing an official NAR Designation or Certification from NAR or one of its Affiliated Institutes, Societies & Councils.

Median Income

• WITHOUT a designation = $29,700
• WITH at least ONE designation = $51,500

(based on 2010 survey data)

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• $ Saving Tips for YOU and YOUR Business FREE

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• Understand the Do-Not-Call Policy FREE

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• Success as a Real Estate Agent for Dummies AT COST

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• 7 Proven LinkedIn Tactics to Boost Lead Referrals NOW WEBINAR

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a resume archive!

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THIS JUST IN........

BCAR Affiliate Expo - HUGE SUCCESS - 2nd year in a ROW!!!

SEE WHAT YOU MISSED

2011 BCAR Committee Volunteers

2010 BCAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations

Click here to Volunteer

Click here to Nominate ROTY

RISK WATCH LINE

(from NC REALTOR Report)

QUESTION: I know that as a real estate agent, I can’t run a "blind" ad when I am advertising real estate for someone else, but must I include both my name and the name of my firm in the ad, or may I include one or the other? I am a full broker.

ANSWER: The Real Estate Commission’s rule requires that the ad "conspicuously indicate that it is the advertisement of a broker or brokerage firm?" So, as far as compliance with the Real Estate Commission’s rule is concerned, you could include either your name or the name of your firm in the ad. However, REALTORS® are held to a slightly different standard under the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Standard of Practice 12-6 of the Code provides that "REALTORS® shall not advertise nor permit any person employed by or affiliated with them to advertise real estate services or listed property in any medium (e.g. electronically, print, radio, television, etc.) without disclosing the name of that REALTOR®’s firm in a reasonable and readily apparent manner. Thus, it would be a violation of Article 12 of the Code of Ethics for you as a REALTOR® to run an ad for property or real estate services without disclosing your firm’s name in the ad. You would not have to include your name, too, although you certainly could.

Have a legal question? Call Risk Watch Line at 1-800-443-9956

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