Education News

Interested in learning about technology and the many uses?  Does it seem like you just can't keep up?  Come hear Bill Lubin, CEO of Social Media Marketing Institute, in "The First Ten Things You MUST Do in Social Media"  and discuss the first 10 steps you should take to create a place in the technology world.  You don't need to be a "techie" but you do need to take these basic steps to do business today! 

Or,  are you just confused about "Social Media"?  Get a better understanding of what social media really is and what it can do to save you money.  The benefits of social marketing, social marketing tools and more will be covered in Bill Lubin's session entitled  "Understanding Social Media".

Hear Bill and others discuss technology usage in today's real estate market at MAR's Conference.  Register early to ensure a seat... Price increases July 16th!  Ride the Wave today and save $$ tomorrow!

Looking to earn more income?  NEW BPOR (Broker Price Opinion Resource) certification now available on-line through REALTOR University.  RPR (REALTORS Property Resource) has joined NAR to help provide BPO leads to those who take and complete the BPOR certification.  Start your certification now and enjoy extra earnings!  Click here for more information.  To REGISTER for the on-line class, CLICK HERE!

If you weren't able to join us for the "Solving the Mysteries of the MAR Contract" on April 26 or would like to view it again, click below for the webinar recording and slides.

MAR will be conducting it's annual Leadership Academy program starting October 4, 2012.  All applications MUST be received by August 1, 2012.  All applicants will be interviewed.  A maximum of 20 people will be accepted.  For an application, please click here.  For additional information, visit Leadership Academy under the Education side bar.

Available now for viewing at your leisure, are a variety of videos on such things as current news issues, community development projects, events, membership announcement and even a place for you to upload your own videos to help educate and motivate viewers from all walks of life.  Click here to view your choices and to begin.

Join Real Estate Today Radio, presented by the National Association of REALTORS and its REALTOR members in your neighborhood. The show delivers everything you need to know about your home, from buying and selling to improving its value... even the current state of the market.  It's a useful link for your Buyers and Sellers and as an added item to your website.  Visit Real Estate Today Radio with award-winning broadcaster Gil Gross by clicking here and click on "listen to the show". 

Check your knowledge in such areas as the new RESPA rules, FHA issues, Do Not Call regulations and more with NAR's new quizzes.  Explore the variety of self quizzes that can help you become better informed.  Click here to view the entire list of available NAR quizzes in a variety of topical areas.

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