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January 23, 2019
Upcoming Events & Education
Get professional negotiation training to instantly increase your confidence, persuasion and communication skills. Stand out against other agents when you tell prospective clients they’re working with a “Certified Negotiation Expert.”

GRI: Technology Course
Discover everything you need to know about using technology to prospect, market, and efficiently run your business. This course
will cover critical topics like data backups
and security, to marketing and promotion systems, to emerging social media platforms. Click the link below to register.

Last Chance to Join the 2019 Masters Circle
Set yourself apart from your peers and
apply before January 27th to be a part of the 2019 Masters Circle! Let your clients know that you have a proven track record
of success and join the Masters Circle
today! Click the link below to learn more, view qualifications and to apply.



What a Government Shutdown Means for Realtors®
While this is a very politically dynamic event, NAR staff continue to monitor federal agencies and work with Congress, the Administration, and other groups to assess ongoing impacts to NAR members and their businesses. In addition to a breakdown of the impact on selected agencies, NAR has also provided information on their recent government shutdown survey.

How Do You Know If Your Client's Offer Was Actually Presented?
 This has been a common concern among brokers, but no longer since Article 1 of the Realtor® Code of Ethics was amended for 2019. Now, if you make a written request of the listing broker asking if your clients offer was submitted, a written response is required. Click below to read the excerpt
from the 2019 Realtor® Code of Ethics.

How Do High Achievers Start
Their Day?
Your morning routine should suit your needs, but there are some habits everyone should try. Benjamin Spall of the The New York Times interviewed 300 high achievers about their morning routines and compiled a list of things you might want to add to your very own morning cycle.


Realtor® Dues Deadline Is Approaching Quickly!
If you haven’t paid your 2019 dues yet,
don’t delay! Avoid a $100.00 late fee and pay before the deadline, January 31, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. PST.
 
  • If you would like to process your payment online click here. Having difficulty logging in? Contact NAR directly 1-800-874-6500 or email contactNAR@realtors.org. 
  • If you would like to call in your payment to PMAR, call: 503-228-6595 (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • Partial and split payments cannot be accepted.
  • NAR & PMAR only accept the following credit cards: VISA, MC, or Discover.
  • Checks mailed via USPS must be postmarked January 31, 2019.
  • Payments received outside the deadline will be returned, and payment including the $100.00 late fee will be required.
  • Dues payments are non-refundable.

PMAR is over 8,000 members strong and we are not the only board in the NAR family processing dues this time of year. With over 3,800 members still to pay, you will experience wait times with PMAR, and NAR during the final two weeks of dues season. Pay today, and avoid the wait!



*This reminder has been sent to all PMAR members. If you have received a receipt indicating you have paid please ignore this notice*