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Broker/Manager Meeting - Q1
Wednesday, January 27th
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Let's kick-off the year with the 1st Quarter Broker/Manager Meeting and get updated on new rules and some of the exciting things that are coming down the pipeline in 2022 for our REALTOR® Professionals!
This meeting will be virtual only via Zoom.
Zoom link below:
Topic: Four Rivers Broker/Manager Meeting - Q1 2022
Time: Jan 26, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 830 625 6954
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*Agenda will be emailed directly to all Brokers and Managers.
Please attend to represent your offices and agents!
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Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Class in April |
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President's Column: Did You Know? |
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Did you Know?.....
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® covers 5 Counties and approximately 25 cities in our jurisdiction:
Caldwell, Comal, Gonzalez, Guadalupe, and
Hays County.
FRAR posts monthly housing statistics for each city in our jurisdiction, our five counties, and the State of Texas every month.
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CTXMLS Bootcamp Wednesdays All Year Long |
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Being proficient using the CTXMLS Platform is imperative to your success as a REALTOR® when it comes to marketing your listings and doing your due diligence to your clients. Therefore, Four Rivers AOR has partnered with our MLS provider, Central Texas MLS, to create MLS Bootcamp Wednesdays for the entire year of 2022!
Each last Wednesday of the Month, CTXMLS will host 3 Zoom classes. Simply login and get to learning:
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Tips, Tricks and Time Saving Solutions (Features and functions of Matrix to make your job easier with customization options.) 12:30-1:30 pm
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Rules & Regulations Overview (Clear, broken down version of the Do's and Don'ts in CTXMLS.) 3:30-4:30pm
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CMA Basics (How to pick a subject property and where to go to create the perfect CMA.) 4:30-5:30pm
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Registration is Open for the
Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting in Austin
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Come to Austin February 11-15 for meetings, engaging speakers, and fun. In addition to conducting association business, you’ll hear about the latest industry trends and gain insights to help you boost your success.
You don’t want to miss the TREPAC 50th anniversary celebration, networking events, and the chance to reconnect with colleagues from across the state!
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NAR Report: Annual Existing-Home Sales Hit Highest Mark Since 2006 |
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Key Highlights
- In 2021, existing-home sales totaled 6.12 million – an increase of 8.5% from the prior year and the highest annual level since 2006.
- At the end of December, the inventory of unsold existing homes fell to an all-time low of 910,000, which is equivalent to 1.8 months of the monthly sales pace, also an all-time low since January 1999.
- In December, existing-home sales on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate slowed to 6.18 million, a 4.6% decrease from November.
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Did You Know? - FRAR Benefit Tip of the Week
NAR's TeleHeath Offer
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On Demand Medical Care, Anytime, Anywhere
Members TeleHealth provides access to a network of more than 2,300 board-certified and U.S. state licensed physicians who are specially trained to address non-emergency medical issues via smartphone, tablet or computer.
To support members, NAR has negotiated a significantly-reduced rate on this plan. Just $7/month provides effective virtual healthcare for you and your family, with unlimited visits and no co-pays. As an additional benefit, the prior activation fee has also been waived. Please have your NRDS number to enroll today!
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Upcoming Classes, Meetings & Events: |
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Be on the lookout this week for the
Four Rivers AOR 2022 Member Survey in your email and there will be drawings for prizes for respondents.
Thank you for your membership and feedback!
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Monday, January 24th - 30 HR CE Class: GRI Business Skills Day 3 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm *Virtual
Monday, January 24th - CTXMLS Board of Governors Meeting - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tuesday, January 25th - 30 HR CE Class: GRI Business Skills Day 4 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm *Virtual
Wednesday, January 26th - FRAR Staff Meeting - 8:30 am to 9:30 am *Phones paused 1 hr and Lobby Closed
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Four Rivers Associating of REALTORS® is here to provide you with all Membership Services including, but not limited to:
- REALTOR® Membership & CTXMLS Access and Changes
- Education for SAE and CE Licensing
- MLS Access, Training & Support
- Supra eKey Setup and Support
- SafeShowings Safety App
- Online and In-Person Board Store Shopping
- Access to Local, State and National Member Benefits Programs
- Market Viewer Data Relevance Infographics for State and FRAR Counties
- Updates on Real Estate Legislation and Issues Mobilization.
- Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee Involvement
- Committees & Events for Networking and Community Advocacy
Let us know how we can help you today!
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Masks are encouraged but not required in common areas.
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®
830-625-6954
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Text the keyword: FRAR to 1-844-336-3727 to receive important updates on your phone! |
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