I’ve watched this video several times, and each time I’ve seen something I didn’t catch the first time around.
When it comes to technology, the internet, social media and many other things, time moves very quickly – at break-neck speed it seems.
Just when you think you’re caught up……everything changes again, or just keeps changing!
Submitted By:
Ann Cummings
This updated version of “Did You Know” was just completed and released on September 19th, 2009. One of our speakers at our NHAR Convention showed this to us, and it really shows you how quickly things change in this world, especially with regarding to communications and connections.
The Information Age we live in changes at an incredulous pace! You may, or may not, want to be part of it, but whether you like it or not, you ARE part of all these changes.
If you haven’t seen the original “Shift Happens” video, watch the original one below. Then you can compare how things have shifted enormously since the original video that was done in Feb. 2007, and the updated one above.
It is amazing how quickly our world is changing! We can either embrace and hop on board for the ride, or be left behind, wondering what happened……..
Submitted by:
Ann Cummings
If so, then check out what we have going this year the NHAR Convention at Attitash!
You asked for it, and we’ve got it!
Today’s hot topics, great instructors in the tops of their fields, more affordable accommodations,
…………. and to that, we added awesome networking opportunities, a golf tournament, a Welcome Night cookout, great exhibitors’ showcase, chair massages, fun evening entertainment – a comedian and a great band.. On top of all that, there’s great shopping just a short drive away in North Conway, on-site pool and tennis, scenic views.
Educational sessions include:
"Why Be Normal"
"Making Green with Green"
"The Top 10 Ways to Use Blogging in Real Estate"
"Video Testimonials – The New Referrals That Keep On Giving"
"Staging – You Can’t Sell Your House The Way You Live In It"
"Working with Investment Properties with Buyers"
"From Click to Close – The Top 10 Points of Online Client Conversion"
"SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Techniques You Should Know"
“Technology Panel”
"What Agents Need to Know About Short-Sales, Foreclosures and REO Sales"
"Building Your Online Community"
"NH CORE Course"
….. and more….
For registration information, full program guide, hotel reservations and more –> NHAR Convention 2009
Come see old friends, and make some new ones! And earn some continuing education credits, too!
See you at Attitash!
Submitted by:
Ann Cummings
2009 NHAR Professional Development Chairperson
Everyone loves discounts! PC Connection has put together a discount program for NHAR members that I just found out about.
This great discount program, called “NHAR Agent Store“, offers some great savings to us, just because we’re members of New Hampshire Association of Members. How cool is that?!?!?!
The link above will open to a “Welcome New Hampshire Association of REALTORS” page. From there, you’ll be asked if you’re a first-time user or a returning user, and you follow the prompts from there.
Go check it out and HAPPY SHOPPING!! 
Submitted by:
Ann Cummings
Have you ever read Seth Godin‘s book, “The Purple Cow“?
In this book, Seth writes about being ‘remarkable’. And the ‘purple cow‘ is just that, remarkable - interesting – different.
Matt Rathbun of The Agent Trainer wrote a really interesting post last week about “The Purple REALTOR Association®”, and it really got me to thinking about our own state association.
We all want the things we do and the time we give to make a difference, to make a difference in a positive way. In short, we want what we do to be ‘PURPLE‘ – remarkable, different, interesting, good, positive, etc. And I think most of us want that for the organizations and associations we belong to as well.
In his post, Matt wrote:
A remarkable Association is one that is noteworthy, has a following and is forever reinventing itself. This stems from true leaders and not managers.
We all see that leaders are “often risk takers”, they dare to be different – some in small degrees and some in larger bold degrees. However much they step out of the box, those leaders dare to be different, to actually lead and not manage.
The real estate industry is quickly evolving and so at its core it’s looking for leaders to create and lead us forward. Most anyone can manage, given some easy systems and little training – leadership requires much more.
In “The Purple REALTOR® Association“ post, go read the paragraphs on “The Sneezers“, “The Atheists“, “The Glory Days“, “Remember Who Your Friends Are“…. that whole post is worth reading several times. Then think about our own association, the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®.
We need to let the leaders of our association actually lead, and not get mired down in the pettiness that can arise when egos clash, when micro-managers surface and try to take us down bad paths, when bickering over trivial things leads to lost valuable time.
Several years ago, while taking part in the first inaugural NHAR Leadership Symposium led by Roger Turcotte, I learned a saying that I’ve never forgotten since then – “If a leader doesn’t lead, a leader will emerge“.
Don’t we all really want our own association to be one of The Purple REALTOR® Associations??
“Be remarkable and the members will follow you!”
Submitted by:
Ann Cummings
Want to set yourself apart from your competitors?
Want to increase your chances of increasing your income? Who doesn’t want that, especially after the last couple of years!
Did you know that those REALTORS® who have earned their GRI (Graduate REALTORS® Institute) designation earn an average of $18,000 more than those REALTORS® without their GRI designation?
The GRI designation helps increase income potential, develop self-confidence, sharpen real estate skills and build a strong referral network with classmates. Ultimately, it is a designation that helps bring REALTORS® to a level where they are recognized as leaders in the industry.
NHAR offers GRI modules throughout the year that cover topics such as business development, negotiating, closing techniques, marketing to the different generations of buyers, partnering with sellers, secrets of top producers, tech tools for agents, cultural diversity, and many more hot topics.
For course schedules for this year –> 2009 GRI Schedule
To read more about GRI and/or to register –> NHAR GRI Information
Ann Cummings
2009 NHAR Professional Development Committee
As of March 1, 2009, Fannie Mae loan servicers can no longer require real estate brokers to reduce their commissions as a condition of approving a short sale.
We all know working short-sales requires a tremendous of amount of work and stress for all parties involved, and then BAM! … along would come a REQUIREMENT from the Fannie Mae servicer that those agents working so hard on those short-sales to work for less or they wouldn’t approve the short-sale.
Can you say ‘blackmail‘??? That’s certainly what it has felt like at times…..
The new Fannie Mae policy becomes effective March 1, 2009. Per the Fannie Mae Announcement, the approval cannot be made conditional upon the commission being reduced to an amount lower than that which was negotiated between the listing agent and the seller (Fannie Mae borrower). There is one exception to this – if the total commission is above six (6) per cent of the sales price.
If you work short-sales, you know it may be a challenge finding out from the lender or loan servicer if the loan is a Fannie Mae loan. If you’re having difficulty getting that information, send them a copy of the Fannie Mae Announcement with your short-sale paperwork.
For the full information on the Fannie Mae Announcement 09-03, be sure to click on this link. See page 2, section VII – “No Negotiation of Preforeclosure Sales Commission”.
Submitted By:
Ann Cummings
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