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Professional Development

2014 Leadership Academy Graduates to be Recognized at Annual Convention

Effective REALTOR® Associations require visionary leaders who can anticipate the existing and future needs of the Association.   The Colorado Association of REALTORS® reintroduced a new and improved program in 2014 seeking 20 Colorado REALTORS® to groom and refine their leadership skills to be the kind of leaders our state and local associations need to be relevant in the real estate...

10 Powerful Ways to Use RPR

Realtors Property Resource gives REALTORS® exclusive access to the most accurate valuation estimate tools available. With RPR, you have the means to combat Internet misinformation and demonstrate the value of accurate information and in-depth analytics with the expertise that only you, as a REALTOR® can provide.   Attend this EXCLUSIVE RPR training session at the 2014 CAR Convention, and you’ll leave armed with a...

Are the New CFPB Rules Affecting Your Business?

The CFPB’s (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) new Ability-to-Pay Rule took effect on January 10, 2014. This new rule amends regulation Z under the authority of the Dodd-Frank financial industry reform. It requires mortgage lenders to consider consumers’ ability to repay home loans before extending them credit. There is also a category of loans, called “qualified mortgages,” that limit how much home buyer’s income can go toward debt. How...

RLI Announces Military Transition Program (MTP)

The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) announced its commitment to support veterans’ employment opportunities with a new Military Transition Program (MTP), created to help military build a career in the real estate land business. All members of United States Armed Forces that have served on active duty since 2000 are eligible. The 2014 Institute National President George Clift, ALC, remarked, “The Institute is...

iPad Tips for REALTORS®

One of the primary activities REALTORS® get paid to perform is present. And one of the challenges of any piece of technology is actually going out and using it in the real world. As a lover of presentations AND my iPad, let's see if we can't put this together somehow and make iPad presentations simple and practical. While there would be a...

New, Shortened Format for CAR Convention Education

When it comes to increasing your level of professionalism, education is where it's at! This year, attendees at CAR Convention will have many opportunities to up their game, and walk away with the latest in industry trends, apps, legal hot topics, as well as a chance to get this year's CREC annual update class requirement handled before year's end!  With some...

18 Pinterest Board Ideas for Real Estate

Article by Marci James, presenter at the 2013 CAR Convention, October 13-15. Real Estate Professionals have a very geographic based market. So in order to attract the correct audience, you need to create boards that provide amazing photos and quality content about your geographic niche. But you also need to include boards that reflect you personally. Allowing followers a peek into...

Power Talks at the 2013 CAR Convention

This year will see the unveiling of a new event, Power Talks!  Patterned after the widely acclaimed TED Talks, this event promises to be a rapid paced, full of information and news you can use event.  Each Power Talk will last exactly 18 minutes and move on in succession.  Our four dynamic and nationally recognized speakers include Jared James, Crystal...