Professional Development
Weekly News
November 3, 2020
Become a Broker in 2021!

Open enrollment starts November 1st. Catch the early-bird deals! This program will be via Zoom with experienced instructors! They have been teaching these courses for years and have seen the students work through the program and leave with high expectation of becoming a broker. Many have gone on to start their own brokerages! Whether you want to manage or just gain the knowledge, this program is perfect for you!
November 6th 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Instructor: Nancy Pav

Last chance to register for the class on Friday!
BRAR will be holding at least 6 classes next year to help you complete this designation. Isn't it time you up your game?

BROKER CE Management 6-hours!

November 4, 2020
Instructor: Allan Marteney
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Buyer love letters are a tactic used by some buyers in an attempt to stand out to a seller, especially in hot markets with low inventory and bidding wars. Seemingly harmless, these letters actually raise fair housing concerns, and could open real estate professionals and their clients to fair housing violations. In this month’s Fair Housing Corner, learn how to protect yourself and your clients from the potential liability related to buyer love letters. 
September 2020 NAR Sentrilock Home Showings Report

The new September 2020 NAR Sentrilock Home Showings Report indicates a slight decrease in nationwide foot traffic, but showings remain at historically elevated levels as home showings for three of the four regions seeing increases in year-over-year activity, according to data from SentriLock, LLC, a lockbox company. 

By using technology to show houses—and promoting the event properly—you can reach more buyers and reduce the number of in-person showings.

Hosting a live virtual event can be a smart marketing move. By using technology to show houses—and promoting the event properly—you can reach more buyers and reduce the number of in-person showings.
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