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!
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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Peter Francese is an Exeter-based demographer and columnist for the |
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!
Way back when I was a new agent it took me about 4 years to get my GRI but once I completed it, I was so happy and proud. Back then each module was 4 days long and held in Lebanon NH, so you needed to stay in a hotel and had the expense of dinners out and being away from home on top of the course fees. It was hard especially with small children at home. It would have been so awesome to just drive the Concord to take it and then only have to be away for 2 days. The nice thing about GRI is once you earn it… it’s yours for as long as you are a REALTOR. You don’t have to keep paying each year to keep it.
So if you don’t have yours yet you should think about signing up…especially since you could get a freebie. But like the tax credit you have a small window of opportunity here.
NHAR sent this notice out last week…. check it out and be sure to watch the video testimonial!
Register for GRI 104 by Wednesday, March 24,
and be eligible to win a FREE GRI 2-day module class, a $210 value!Your professional connections: GRI 104 is April 13-14
GRI 104: Serving the Generations-Consumer Centric; Sales and Marketing Training (How to Market Yourself, Networking and Referrals); How to Meet, Greet and Connect; Secrets of Top Producers
Where: NHAR office, 115 Airport Road, Concord
When: April 13-14, 2010
Instructors: Monika McGillicuddy, Dave Millett, Jim Pugliese
Register online by clicking here.
Free GRI: All those who register for the course by Wednesday, March 24, will have their names entered into a drawing for a free GRI module of their choice — a $210 value. The winner will be announced during the class on April 13.
Students will learn about the changing real estate market and REALTORS’ relevance to the needs of the consumer, generation characteristics, superior servicing, knowing the existing climate, knowing who to reach, setting marketing goals, benefits of referral business, negotiations, visibility, rapport building, advertising vs. community relations.
The GRI designation
GRI stands for Graduate REALTOR® Institute. GRI is one of the most widely recognized designations available to real estate professionals nationwide. The REALTOR® Institute program has helped the best and brightest achieve a well-developed understanding of the real estate industry. The GRI designation is granted through State Associations whose courses of study meet the standards set by the National Association of REALTORS® and is available to NAR members only. Therefore, you must maintain your REALTOR® status in order to keep your GRI designation. Unlike other designations, there are no annual fees.
The program consists of one four-day module and six two-day modules. You must complete all modules and receive at least a 75 percent passing grade in order to obtain your GRI designation. Modules may be taken in any order and must be completed within five years from the student’s start date.
Reasons to consider earning the GRI designation:
You will be more knowledgeable.
Recent NAR studies show that REALTOR® members that have the GRI designation earn an extra $18,000 per year.
Increasing your education helps reduce risk and liability.
Professional designations enhance your image.
Curious as to why some REALTORS are successful even in a down market? Curious about all the buzz about NHAR REPS?
Are you a new Agent? Experienced Agent? An Agent who wants to take advantage of all the tools available?
Do you know what your fellow REALTORS are doing and how they are taking advantage of the “NHAR Advantage” and the New Hampshire Real Estate Professional Series!
REALTORS are talking… all about NHAR REPS and so are Gail Athas, Marsha Foden and George Skilogianis!
Did you know that NH REPS qualifies you to test out for GRI 101 and 102?
Are you ready to sign up and take your career to the next level? It’s as easy as following this link to >>> NHAR.org
On Friday March 5, 2010 I had the opportunity to address the Seacoast Board of REALTORS® at the their semi-annual State of Seacoast News Conference and membership meeting.
I was part of a panel of speakers that presented current statistics and information to a group of about 120 attendees. They included: Peter Francese, Demographer; Kevin Bartlett, Real Data Corporation; Peter Stanhope, Stanhope Appraisers; and John Rice, Seacoast board member and past president and a member of the board’s PR Committee. Thank you so much to the Seacoast Board of REALTORS ® and President Joanna Rousseau for the invitation!
The session was video taped by REALTOR® Lauren Kane who posted several video clips on her YouTube page.
Also the board has made the presentations available for downloading by following this link: State of The Seacoast Press Conf March 5th
The video below covers my remarks, I thank Lauren for videoing the event and granting permission to use the clip.
Foster’s Daily Demarcate was part of the media present and they covered the event in this article >>> Fosters.com
Many people ask how to get a gravatar, that little picture of you that shows when you comment on Blogs.
I’ve included a link that will take you to a site to create your own gravatar. All you need to do is enter your e-mail address and a link will be sent to you. Follow the link and create a password then upload an image you’d like to use. While some people may use images of pets or signs, it is recommended that you actually use a picture of yourself.
Creating your own personal gravatar can be fun and it can also be changed when ever you want to. I change mine during a holiday or seasonally. You may have to reduce the size of the image if you use one that is too big.
http://en.gravatar.com/site/signup
A neat place to check out for easy and free photo editing is Picnik.com so if you need help it’s an easy place to learn some cool photo techniques.
Enjoy creating your own gravatar and we hope to see you commenting on the Blog!
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