When meeting a client alone, you can minimize your risk by adopting these safety precautions

As a reminder, the requirements to use the GAR Forms have changed and only REALTORS® members will be allowed to continue using the forms at no cost. In order to access the GAR Forms as a member for FREE, you must enter your National REALTOR® Database System ID (NRDS #) to confirm your REALTOR® membership.

If you do not already know your NRDS #, you may access your NRDS number at https://reg.realtor.org/roreg.nsf/retrieveID?OpenForm.

In this session, students will learn how to: access and navigate fmls.com and Fusion; advanced searching techniques; perform a map search; save and edit searches; save and edit custom grids; and work with report options in Fusion.

The Awards Luncheon has been set for Tuesday, February 14, 2011. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments!

SPEAKER: John Weaver, Jasper Mayor
SPONSOR: Travis Key, Regions Bank

RPR will provide NAR’s REALTOR® members access to a national database of robust information which will give REALTORS® the greatest access to nationwide property information needed to best serve their clients and customers. RPR is a parcel centric system which will aggregate all available data sets and attach them to a property, including tax assessment and public record information, notice of default, REO, foreclosure and pre-foreclosure data, MLS/CIE-provided information, zoning, liens, permits, school districts, flood plain maps, demographics and much more.

While technology continues to evolve the way people buy and sell properties, real estate transactions remain largely based on relationships and trust between agents and clients. To help them connect through online networks and communities, Realtor.com® announces the beta roll out of its mobile-enabled HyperSocial™ agent search tools. Realtor.com, the #1 homes for sale web site, is operated by Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), the leader in online real estate.

The Pickens County Board of REALTORS® invites all REALTORS®, Affiliates and Guest/Clients to join us at our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Crystal Falls Golf Club on April 19th. Get ready for a funfilled day of golf, food, prizes, and networking. After registration, networking and time on the Practice Tee you will be playing a round of golf for the chance to win several exciting prizes!

Several local governments have adopted vacant and foreclosed property registration ordinances with varying standards, forms, fees, and fines.  Lack of uniformity has led to confusion for owners and operators of property. HB 110 would standardize these ordinances. Help protect property owners by expressing your support for this important legislation!

Identity theft is a serious and costly crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record. In the meantime, victims may lose job opportunities, be refused loans, housing or cars, or even get arrested for crimes they didn't commit.

REALTOR® University has received approval to operate from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). REALTOR® University's graduate school will offer a state-of-the-art advanced educational opportunity. REALTOR® University's graduate school will allow students to expand their education in what they know best: real estate. With our unique blend of practical and applied learning, students will be able to use this education to advance their careers and better their business and their lives.