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Facebook: What to Know to Benefit Your Real Estate Practice

Facebook: What to Know to Benefit Your Real Estate Practice

by Tara Jordan

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

What was the most visited website of 2010? Facebook, according to a recent release from Experian Hitwise.

Communications Department

TREC License Renewals and Upcoming Improvements

TREC License Renewals and Upcoming Improvements

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Many HAR members have called about problems renewing their real estate licenses through the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).

HAR in the News

HAR in the News

by David Mendel

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The Houston Association of REALTORS® is making headlines!

Governmental Affairs

2011 Governmental Affairs Volunteers

2011 Governmental Affairs Volunteers

by Dana Kervin

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

With the state and federal elections over, HAR’s Governmental Affairs Advisory groups will focus their attention on local elections during 2011.

Important Election Dates

Important Election Dates

by Dana Kervin

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Important election dates for Spring and Fall Elections

Commercial Gateway

February 2011 Commercial Calendar

February 2011 Commercial Calendar

by Sam Scott

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

A list of February Commercial Meetings and Events

2011 CCIM Forecast Competition

2011 CCIM Forecast Competition

by Sam Scott

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The 2011 CCIM Forecast Competition scheduled for Friday, February 25, provides one of the best opportunities to learn about the many factors affecting Houston’s complex real estate marketplace.

Training & Member Profitability

Lunch & Learn Webinar:  New Members Only Site

Lunch & Learn Webinar: New Members Only Site

by Rita Klein

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Join us for a Webinar on February 16 to learn more about the new Members Only Site.

“Homebuilding 101 for REALTORS® and Non-Builders”

“Homebuilding 101 for REALTORS® and Non-Builders”

by Rita Klein

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Questions….. Oh the questions….. Many of you specialize in new homes.

TREPAC

2011 TREPAC Investors

2011 TREPAC Investors

by Karen Driscoll

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

TREPAC investments as of January 10, 2011

Lead Stories

The Houston Real Estate Market Concludes 2010 with a Further Appreciation in Home Prices

The Houston Real Estate Market Concludes 2010 with a Further Appreciation in Home Prices

by David Mendel

Tue, Feb 01, 2011

Sales decline slows in December as average price reaches the second highest level of 2010

TAR Citation Policy is Here

TAR Citation Policy is Here

by Rob Cook

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Our charge every year as the Houston Association of REALTORS®' leadership has been to improve the professionalism of our REALTORS®.

News & Features

NRG Hosts Luncheon at Federal Reserve Bank

NRG Hosts Luncheon at Federal Reserve Bank

by Rozlyn Crew

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

It was standing room only on January 6 when NRG hosted its much anticipated luncheon at The Federal Reserve Bank on Allen Parkway near downtown Houston.

HAR: Then and Now

HAR: Then and Now

by David Mendel

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Reflections of Julio S. Laguarta, 1967 HAR President

Houston Area Community Supports Breast Cancer Research

Houston Area Community Supports Breast Cancer Research

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

On October 14, more than 600 people attended the Ninth Annual Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation (NOMF) Luncheon at The Westin Galleria.

MLS Department

Advertising Another Firm’s Listing

Advertising Another Firm’s Listing

by Shawn Dauphine

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Many brokers and agents are unaware that MLS rules prohibit advertising another broker’s listing on Internet websites like Craigslist.com, Facebook.com, Postlets.com or any other third party website, without the listing brokers’ permission.

HAR Technology Department

Full Screen Map Search is Available

Full Screen Map Search is Available

by Taqi Rizvi

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The new Map Search functionality gives the user a more interactive searching experience by taking advantage of their monitor’s full-screen resolution.

HAR International

Hurry-Up and Slow Down . . .

Hurry-Up and Slow Down . . .

by Bridget Crowley, CIPS

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Working with foreign buyers and sellers may be different from what you are accustomed to in your normal course of real estate practice.

HAR International Wants to Hear From You!

HAR International Wants to Hear From You!

by Lori Carper

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Have you had a successful international transaction within the last 12 months?

Guest Columns

How to Pick a Builder Right For You

How to Pick a Builder Right For You

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Building a custom home can and should be an enjoyable process.

Start Off the New Era With ‘Quick Smart’

Start Off the New Era With ‘Quick Smart’

by Jeremy Conaway

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

You can feel it everywhere. In firms and offices across the country, brokers and managers are preparing for the newest chapter in the long history of the American real estate industry.

Ground Breakers

GroundBreakers for February

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Featuring Bridgeland; Del Webb, Saratoga Homes

Wall of Fame

HAR Member Named One of Houston’s ‘50 Most  Influential Women of 2010’

HAR Member Named One of Houston’s ‘50 Most Influential Women of 2010’

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Rita Santamaria, Owner/President of Champions School of Real Estate, honored by Houston Woman Magazine

With Our Deepest Sympathies

With Our Deepest Sympathies

With Our Deepest Sympathies

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

HAR is saddened to announce the passing of Harold James “Jim” Crowley, Hershel Milton Garrett and Judith Ruth Gibbs