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March RAADNESS
Wednesday, March 21
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Tuscany Tavern, Evergreen
The RAAD event is Realtors and Affiliates After Dark getting together to network and have a good time. In the past we have had two of these events per year. This fiscal year we have committed to doing one event per quarter. Don't miss out on all the fun:)
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Quick Links
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| Buyers Boxes
Haven't heard of the Buyers boxes?
The Affiliate group has donated their time and goodies to create boxes for the Realtors to give to their new buyer clients. Items include - flashlight, coupons, food items, and more! If you have not received these boxes or want some more contact the MMAR office. 303-674-7020 They are Free to our Realtor members.
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Realtor.com iPad
& iPhone
We have some exciting news to share with you about upgrades to our REALTOR.com iPad and iPhone applications. Key additions to the free mobile applications for iPad and iPhone include:
The ability to identify listings with a price reduction
The ability to identify foreclosures
The ability to search for recently sold property
A redesigned and simplified home screen
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NAR Good Neighbor Award
Realtors® work hard to help people buy and sell homes, while also dedicating their time and efforts to improve the quality of life in communities across the country. The National Association of Realtors® recognizes these Realtors® who devote themselves to volunteer service through REALTOR® Magazine's Good Neighbor Awards, which is currently accepting applications. Good Neighbor Awards entries must be received by Friday, May 18, 2012. For more details and a nomination form, call 800/ 874-6500, visit www.REALTOR.org/gna, or see the March/April issue of REALTOR® Magazine. __________________________ |
NAR Housing Stats
Jan. Index: 97.0 Monthly: Up 2.0% Yearly: Up 8.0%
Jan. index: 4.57 mil. Monthly: Up 4.3% Yearly: Up 0.7%
Pending home sales are on an upward trend, which has been uneven but meaningful since reaching a cyclical low last April, and are well above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 2.0 percent to 97.0 in January from a downwardly revised 95.1 in December and is 8.0 percent higher than January 2011 when it was 89.8. The data reflects contracts but not closings.
The January index is the highest since April 2010 when it reached 111.3 as buyers were rushing to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said this is a hopeful indicator going into the spring home-buying season. "Given more favorable housing market conditions, the trend in contract activity implies we are on track for a more meaningful sales gain this year. With a sustained downtrend in unsold inventory, this would bring about a broad price stabilization or even modest national price growth, of course with local variations."
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MMAR Information
Welcome to all new Members! If you are new to the real estate profession, you are required to participate in a New REALTOR® Member Orientation class. If you missed the class in February please contact Suzan at MMAR 303-674-7020. We will review the local, State and National Realtor associations, Ethics, continuing education requirements, etc.
This is the class where you take the REALTOR® oath and receive your REALTOR ® pin. |
- MMAR has many new REALTOR and Affiliate members. Check out the member lists at: www.mountainmetro.com
- The office can send you an excel list of all members.
- Send your Broker Open announcement to the office on the Friday before your broker open date. The announcement email will go out on the following Monday.
- Lockboxes, booties, flyer boxes - all available at MMAR.
- Buyers Boxes and the Membership Directory - free at MMAR.
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Education Classes
One of our favorite instructors and long time member of MMAR, Alice Carmody, will teach the Annual CREC 2012 class on March 22nd.
Hope Hughes from Metrolist will teach Virtual Office on March 22nd.
Special class: Pro-Standards
This class is designed for Board of Directors, Professional Standards Committee and Grievance Committee members and those interested in becoming future members of these groups. The class expects the students to know the Code of Ethics and is focused primarily on updates to the code, updates to Professional Standards and is comprised of a series of case studies. Students essentially are mock panels and determine the outcome for the cases. Alice Carmody will be the instructor. April 19th.
See more details and sign up ONLINE for all classes at www.MountainMetro.com |
Community Outreach Committee
presents
"Spruce up for Spring"

We are looking for donations of personal care items such as toothpaste, shaving cream, shampoo, etc. for members of our community to be distributed by the Mountain Resource Center.
Baskets for donations will be located at many offices around the area & at the MMAR office.
You can bring donations to any of our education classes during March and also to the RAAD.
Thank you from your MMAR Outreach Committee:
Alicia Sexton, Susan Sharnas & Mary Knudsen
Click here for information on the Mt. Resource Center |
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Join a Committee
Have an expertise you want to share with the members? Want to meet other REALTORS? How about becoming a Director on the Board? Join a committee...that's the answer.
Click Here for our current committees - we are always looking for new members.
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CONGRATULATIONS
REALTOR ® Awards - Coldwell Banker
- The Early Group #10 - Top 10 Team - International President's Circle - Conifer
-Mary Richards and Josette Montgomery #10 - Top 10 Partnership - International Diamond Society - Evergreen
-Linda Pinkul - International President's Circle - Evergreen
-Kevin Freadhoff - International Sterling Society - Evergreen |
Featured Affiliate Members -
Carrie Urban, Urban Designs
Urban Designs offers a full range of design services for residential remodel projects and new builds, with a wide range of suppliers to fit any budget. Urban Designs is committed to creating aesthetic spaces that are a reflection of family, function, and affordability. Every project begins with a design plan, and projected budget based on property value and end use that is in sync with the home. Whether a new home owner, or an owner getting ready for home sale, projects are tailored to individual needs and desired investments.
Owner, Carrie Urban has been working with kitchens, baths, and interiors since 2004 and personally assists in selection of products from floor to ceiling, and everything in between. Staying with projects from start to finish, she provides support for both the home owner and the contractor.
To schedule your on-site consultation, please contact Carrie at 303.981.7811
Tom Martinez, First American Title Insurance Co.
First American Title Insurance Company proudly serves Colorado through its offices in the Denver area and in key local communities. First American, one of America's oldest and largest title insurance companies, ha s insured the majority of Colorado homeowners for more than 30 years through our local agents, and is unrivaled in financial strength and industry expertise. First American Title Insurance Company traces its roots to 1889. Drawing on more than a century of experience and innovation, First American provides the finest, most complete title and closing services available and is your single source for accurate, efficient and cost-effective title and settlement solutions. Even though we provide the benefits of a large national underwriter, we have always maintained the personalized, customer-focused service that ensures a smooth and pleasant closing experience. As a direct underwriter, we also maintain attorneys and underwriting personnel to provide expertise often required to facilitate your real estate transactions in a timely manner. Above all, our commitment to Customer Service ensures our clients the absolute best in service.
Tom Martinez is a business development and sales professional at First American Title. In addition to helping his clients with the title business, Tom's focus revolves around the success of his client's businesses, helping them expand and/or improve their personal & professional brands, leadership development, organizational structure, marketing efforts, and overall operational performance. Tom works with residential and commercial real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, and commercial bankers throughout the Greater Denver area, including Evergreen. The process of providing value to his clients is what differentiates him from his competitors and deeply believes in the principle of "giving". Tom has been married for 12 years and has four children. He has a degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an avid student of leadership and client development. |
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