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Jefferson County Cities Are Among The State's Healthiest Housing Markets

The criteria used to determine the health of housing were: the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale and the costs associated with ownership.

Topping the list were Homewood, Mountain Brook, Moody, Alabaster, Pleasant Grove, Vestavia Hills and Leeds

Study conducted by SmartAssets, a national financial advising company.
Our Awards Luncheon is just around the corner! Register for your ticket, click HERE.
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BAR has opted to support AAR's first comprehensive association health plan of its kind in the state! BAR CEO Dawn Kennedy stated that the larger pool of applicants would lower premiums for BAR members. Enrollment ends FRIDAY, May 10. Enroll HERE...
RPAC Auction Items Needed!

Received a gift card you will never use? Do you have artwork that no longer fits your style? Antique Mirrors? Furniture in excellent condition- too good for a yard sale? Signed books? Christmas gifts still in the original packaging? A timeshare you can't use this year? Donate these items to the RPAC auction and support our industry. Contact Jasmine@birminghamrealtors.com for pickup. All items must be picked up by the committee prior to May 31st.
Have A Special Client/Customer Who Loves Wine?

Treat them to the Annual Magic City Wine Fest at the Bham Zoo. Saturday May 11th at 5:30pm. Get Your Tickets...








Monday Rewind
BAR hosted an Instructor Development Workshop on Friday that many of our members were able to attend. Have an education question? Contact Phillip@BirminghamRealtors.com
Corporate Relocation Looking Strong for 2019

According to the Atlas Van Lines recent relocation study, companies are optimistic that 2019 will be a good year for relocations. Overall, more than 40% of organizations say they expect increases in relocation volume and budget this year, and they’re using multiple employee reimbursement methods. Read Entire Article Here...
Take An ABR Course On Successful Relocation Representation... (PS- This counts as an ABR elective if you are working towards your Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) Designation).
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Houselogic is a FREE NAR Member Benefit. Leverage your dues dollars by using the free weekly content resource for your social media, website marketing and newsletter. Get Your Member Benefit Here...
reAL Education. reAL Events.
YPN "Single Agents vs. Teams" Panel
Thursday, May 9, 2019
APP-y Hour with CAGA
May 9, 2019
Silent Angels Lights & Lanterns Gala
May 22, 2019
RPAC Auction
Thursday, June 6
Awards Luncheon
Thursday, June 20
May 7, 2019
(10:30 AM-1:30 PM)
3 CE Hours

May 8, 2019
(9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
3 CE Hours

May 8, 2019
(1:00 PM-4:00 PM)
3 CE Hours

May 10, 2019
(9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
3 CE Hours
"I AM A NEW BROKER; NOW WHAT?"
If you are new to brokerage there is more to know than license law. This workshop will cover office policy manuals, equal opportunity checklists, broker-specific education & events, BAR and MLS requirements, marketing & more.
June 10, 2019, 9-10:30am
FREE  to BAR Brokers
MLS Only Brokers: $50
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TECH TIP THE WEEK
BAR is excited to announce that we now offer The CE Shop! If you can't make it to a live class at the association, no worries. We offer education from anywhere now! Click here to get started.
Thanks for your support!
Gusty Gulas
2019 BAR President 
Apply For A BAR 2020
Committee HERE!
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