February 20, 2023 | Issue 575 | |
During National Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society. This country was established upon the profound but simple idea that all people are created equal and should be treated equally throughout their lives.
-President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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NAR's Fair Housing Action Plan, abbreviated 'ACT,' emphasizes (A)ccountability, (C)ulture Change, and (T)raining in order to ensure America's 1.5 million REALTORS® are doing everything possible to protect housing rights in America.
On November 18, 2020, NAR launched Fairhaven.realtor -- an innovative online simulation training, where agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process. During the training, learners also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.
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REALTOR® Day - March 22 (Limited Seating) | |
REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol is back in-person for the first time since 2019! In 2023, more than 3,000 Texas REALTORS® are expected to meet with all 181 legislators to discuss real estate issues on REALTOR® Day.
The CCAR team will travel by charter bus on the morning of March 22 and return later that evening. We encourage our REALTOR® members to join us on the trip or meet us there! Registered attendees will receive a follow-up email in March with additional trip details. Seating is limited so reserve yours now.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- 2 credit hours from a TREC Continuing Education course (Title Jeopardy)
- Breakfast
- 1 TR BBQ Ticket
- Dinner
- Snacks & Water
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Texas REALTORS® 360 Meeting in Corpus Christi!
This meeting is a great opportunity to learn about the latest state and national issues affecting your livelihood-and share your ideas and concerns with local and state leaders in the REALTOR® organization.
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Kingsville Breakfast Mixer - February 24 | |
Come kick the morning off with the Kleberg Member Engagement Committee!
Join us for some breakfast and learn about all CCAR has to offer!
Date: Friday, February 24th
Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Peyton's Café
Address: 1036 S. 14th St., Kingsville, TX 78363
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Pac-Yard Cookoff - March 9 | |
Mark your calendars and join us on March 9, 2023 for food, fun, family, and festivities as we host this year's PAC-YARD COOKOFF!
The deadline to register your team is Wednesday, March 1.
For cookoff rules, click here.
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2023 Volunteering Works Grant & Mentoring Program | National Association of REALTORS® | |
NAR is now accepting applications for its Volunteering Works grant and mentoring program. The program, funded by Wells Fargo Home Lending, matches mentors with REALTORS® who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and are looking to enhance their charitable efforts. | |
REALTOR® Emeritus Application | |
The REALTOR® Emeritus application is now open. Do you or someone you know think you may qualify?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Forty (40) years of REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® (or both) membership.
- Proof of one (1) year of service, defined as serving as an NAR officer, director, committee member, Federal Political Coordinator, Global Ambassador, or Global Coordinator to a country with which NAR holds a reciprocal agreement, at the National Association level.
Applications can be found online and can only be submitted by CCAR on your behalf. The application deadline is April 2, 2023.
To apply, please contact Briana Morales, Director of Membership, by email: [email protected] or phone: (361) 991-8270.
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MLS Monthly Product Training | |
Looking for a unique opportunity to elevate your MLS game? Look no further than our exclusive monthly Lunch and Learn webinar sessions, held every third Wednesday of the month from 11:30-12:30!
Our MLS Partners are ready to take center stage and show off their impressive skills, just for you! Get ready to be wowed by the likes of Realist, Supra, ShowingTime, Cloud CMA, and more. The experts will be on hand to provide you with the most up-to-date training and information. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun and informative lunch hour as we dive into the world of MLS Partner Products!
Join us March 15th at 11:30am for training on REALIST!
Get ready for an exhilarating hour of exploration with Realist! Discover the ultimate public records and property intelligence data platform where you can effortlessly search for any property, while creating full record exports with just a few clicks.
Realist's cutting-edge Sell Score search feature allows you to identify the hottest properties that are likely to sell within the next 6 months. And that's not all - you'll also get access to exclusive neighborhood insights, including nearby listings, sales, and Zip code-level trending data, all at your fingertips!
Ready to experience the thrill of Realist?
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Upcoming Product Training:
- April 19 - Supra - Registration coming soon!
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REALTORS® are held to a high standard by our Code of Ethics, so you know you can trust their expertise and integrity. For February's Code of Ethics corner, we are sharing more information about Article 7 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
This article holds that a REALTOR® shall not accept compensation from more than one party, even if permitted by law, without disclosure to all parties and the informed consent of the REALTOR®'s client or clients.
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Interested in joining our upcoming GRI classes? Now is a great time to register for the GRI Business Skills, GRI Brokerage, or GRI Contracts classes with Candy Cooke! Participants are required to attend all four days of a chosen topic.
For more information regarding class times, pricing, and SAE/CE credit, please select from the links below.
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If you do not see a class you need on CCAR's calendar, you can also check out the course offerings at The CE Shop.
For more information: https://bit.ly/CCARCEShop
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Housing Reports
Click here to view the reports and learn about important housing statistics in the Coastal Bend area.
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