Have you signed up for the annual convention yet? If not just follow this convention registration link to do so.
Want to see what you’ll be missing…. just watch this short video with photo highlights of last years convention!
NHAR President-Elect John Rice was one of 39 New Hampshire attendees at the National Association of REALTORS Midyear Legislative Meetings, held May 9-14 in Washington, D.C., and he filed this report:
NHAR President-Elect’s Notes from NAR Legislative Meetings
1. Monday May 9 Attended NAR’s new 3- hour each Leadership courses “Leadership 200 Becoming a Leader” and “Leadership 300 Enhancing Leadership Skills.” Both were fast-paced and interesting. Class consisted of AE’s, State Presidents and President’s Elects…Many worthwhile ideas that take the NHAR Leadership Course to the next level. Roger Turcotte was one of the instructors.
April 29, 2011
Legislative Update
New Septic Rule; Shoreland Protection;
Sprinkler Mandates; SAFE Act Legislation
The following is a 2011 Legislative Update from your New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® Public Policy Committee, to keep you informed regarding its ongoing mission to protect the rights of our citizens and our members to use, enjoy and convey real estate in New Hampshire. Read more…
NHAR 2010 Good Neighbor Dee Bittle (center),
with 2010 NHAR President Monika McGillicuddy
and St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry director
George Weber following the 2010 recognition
ceremony at St. Peter’s Church in Concord.
Nominate a REALTOR® Good Neighbor:
$1,000 Awarded to Recipient’s Charity
The NHAR Good Neighbor program has named 11 award-winners in its eight years of existence. Will you nominate — or be — the 12th? Completed applications are due by Friday, May 20, 2011.
As always, the charity of the winner’s choice will be granted $1,000.
Last year, Concord REALTOR® Dee Bittle was the NHAR Good Neighbor for her work with the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, which provides for those in need in roughly 20 communities in Greater Concord.
Good Neighbor recognizes the efforts of New Hampshire REALTORS® who are making exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in their communities. In addition to the $1,000 for his or her charity, the winner receives:
A ceremony at recipient’s charity of choice.
Coverage for that charity in the local media and NHAR.org.
A prestigious Good Neighbor crystal award.
Use of the Good Neighbor Award logo on his or her website and promotional materials.
Applications for the 2011 Good Neighbor Award program are due by Friday, May 20.
What’s up with the New Hampshire real estate market?I’m hoping it’s just that nasty winter we’ve had! What do you think? Monika Income, employment rising in NH;
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| County | Units sold Q1 | % change 2010-11 | Median $ Q1 | % change 2010-11 | % second homes |
| Belknap | 126 | 6% | $174,750 | -3% | 29% |
| Carroll | 138 | 29% | $182,250 | 2% | 42% |
| Cheshire | 93 | 6% | $145,000 | -9% | 8% |
| Coos | 42 | -26% | $60,000 | -40% | 25% |
| Grafton | 106 | -15% | $168,500 | -1% | 24% |
| Hillsborough | 492 | 1% | $201,950 | -7% | 1% |
| Merrimack | 234 | 3% | $170,000 | -11% | 5% |
| Rockingham | 443 | 1% | $240,000 | -5% | 3% |
| Strafford | 167 | -9% | $179,900 | -5% | 4% |
| Sullivan | 51 | -19% | $135,000 | 2% | 13% |
| Statewide | 1,892 | 0.1% | $197,000 | -5% | 10% |
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If passed, RPPSI would give REALTORS® the power
to shape this pivotal moment for home ownership
Earlier this month, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced the formation of the REALTOR® Party Political Survival Initiative, proposing a dedicated dues increase of $40, which would keep the REALTOR® organization among the most influential advocacy groups in America.
The proposal will be voted on by the NAR Board of Directors at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in May.
Because the proposed dues increase is “dedicated” to this initiative, those dollars would be used exclusively to fund political advocacy efforts. If it is approved, over 50 percent of the NAR budget would be devoted to political advocacy, which consistently ranks among members as the No. 1 benefit they receive from NAR.
Two-thirds of the dollars raised would be returned back to state boards that have met their previous year’s RPAC fundraising goals, to be used in support of local candidates, issue campaigns, and other political advocacy efforts.
The leadership of the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® is working with the leadership of our 14 local REALTOR® boards to provide a forum for your comments and concerns, to be heard by your NAR Directors prior to their voting at the May NAR Board of Directors meeting.
Your local, state and national REALTOR® leadership value your comments and want to hear from you. You may contact your local board to provide comments, or:
To post a comment to NHAR click the “comments” button above right or below.
To post a comment to NAR, click here.
Send an email to NAR at rppsi@realtors.org.
To learn more, please visit the REALTOR® Political Survival Initiative page at REALTOR.org by clicking here.
Have you thought about taking the upcoming CBR course (certified buyer representative course) that is scheduled for March 23, 24 & 25 at NHAR in Concord but not sure if it’s worth your time and money?
The short answer is… hurry up and sign up because it is more than worth your time and your investment!
Check out my short video talking about why you need to take this course and then go register for the course by clicking this link to the NHAR sign up form but do it now!
I keep getting asked about how to make a QR Code so I thought I’d record this screen cast showing how to make one. It’s really easy to do, so sit down turn your volume up on your computer (so you can hear me talk) and take some notes! Oh, and please don’t laugh at me…as this was my very first attempt at screen casting!
If you need a QR code scanner or reader for your smart phone, just go to your app center and search for Bar Code scanners or key in Zxing and you’ll find the one we use.
This is what a finished QR code can look like. This one has all my contact info but you can create one for just about anything. A listing, an open house…let your imagination fly!
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