Northwest Mississippi Association of REALTORS®  October 2008
NWMAR Building
The
DISCLOSURE
In This Issue:
2008 ROY
Continuing Education Opportunities
MLS reminders
HOMES of North Mississippi
Quadrennial Code of Ethics

ROY 2008
Congratulations!
At the September Quarterly Membership Meeting NWMAR announced our REALTOR and REALTOR-Associate of the Year. The deserving winners were REALTOR of the Year, Kay Jefferies of Crye-Leike in Hernando and REALTOR-Associate of the Year, Terry Boyd of Crye-Leike in Olive Branch. Click HERE to view more pictures of the event.

Credit Crisis Information

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was signed by President Bush into law on October 3. NAR closely monitored the Federal Government response to the credit crisis, and our Washington D.C. Policy staff worked with regulatory agencies and elected officials on Capitol Hill to assure a robust secondary mortgage market. Liquidity in the mortgage market is essential to the health of the economy.

NAR will continue to work with Congress and the Administration to make sure the measures included in this bill are implemented quickly, with the needs of Main Street placed front and center.


click here to see What is at Stake for REALTORS®………..

Need Continuing Education?
MLS Reminders...
Pictures
You will soon see a new field in the MLS input form regarding the "Take Picture" option. Starting October 15, 2008 there will be a $15.00 charge for our photographer to take an outside shot of your listing and upload it to the MLS. Please remember this is an optional service, you are still able to upload your own photos to the MLS.

School Districts
The Elementary/Middle/High School input fields have been changed to a single School District field. Agents are now responsible for putting the correct school district into their active DeSoto County listings by November 7, 2008. Listings in other counties will automatically transfer over to the county the listing falls under. Click here for detailed instructions on how to find out what DeSoto county district your listing falls in.
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Want to know the best way to get involved in your Association?

 

Consider the 2009 NWMAR Leadership Class!  This year’s Leadership participants have become the best Ambassadors the organization has ever seen.  On top of that, they have grown in their profession in ways they never expected.

 

“Being a part of the 2008 leadership Class has been a very rewarding experience.

I have learned a lot about the Local, State, and National Association and unexpectedly

a lot about myself.  I have gained knowledge and confidence to pursue a position in any leadership role.”

Kimberly Starnes, Austin Realty Group

 

“The Leadership Class was an opportunity to establish relationships with other Realtors who feel strongly about the need for professional development

and deepening their understanding of the needs of our profession. Whether it was personality assessments, team building activities, or guest speakers, each activity

was a chance to learn more about myself and my profession. This class was a wonderful experience!”

James McIngvale, Crye-Leike, Hernando

 

“I have been a real estate agent for 10 years, and the knowledge and experience I gained through this class was priceless!

I would recommend every real estate agent to consider the Leadership Class.”

Marsha Taylor, Century 21 #1 Realty Group

 

“I have learned these past months how our Realtor organization works and why it is extremely important to have forward thinking leadership in this changing business.”

Patricia Barnes, Bob Leigh & Associates

 

“I am taking the things I learned in this class and improving not just as a leader, but as a better person. I wish this program had been available previously.

I strongly recommend anyone who plans to serve on the Board of Directors, or has aspirations to serve any organization, to take this class. It’s just a

great character builder!”

Vicky Reel, Reel & Associates Realty

 

“Attending Realtor Day at the Capital, rubbing elbows with politicians, expanding your real estate knowledge, impressive speakers…

NWMAR Leadership Class is PRICELESS!”

Cheryl McCormick, Century 21 #1 Realty Group

 

Click here for an Application for the 2009 NWMAR Leadership Class…Application Deadline is November 3, 2008

Political Candidate Forum
NWMAR invites you to a political candidate forum to be held at the Board Office on Friday, October 24, 2008. The Forum will start at 10:00 a.m. and will feature several local  and statewide candidates. This is your chance to hear the people running for the offices that will determine your future. Come meet them face to face and be sure to bring your friends to show our community that we care about our Mississippi leadership!
Need an MLS refresher course?
Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon
NWMAR will be presenting an MLS refresher course. This course will cover things such as mapping, how to have MLS tell you what school district your listing is in, prospects, automated emails and much more. This course is FREE!
Click here to register.
Help us fill local food banks
Canned Food
NWMAR will be taking any non-perishable food donations at the Board Office through November 14th. You may drop them off at the Board Office anytime during normal business hours.
Please help us feed the hungry in DeSoto County
NWMAR September Statistics
      
NWMAR August Residential Sales Statistics 2008 2007 % Change
       
TOTAL HOME SALES 255 284 -11.2%
MEDIAN SALES PRICE $156,000 $160,450 -2.8%
AVERAGE SALES PRICE $162,624 $170,087 -4.3%
MONTHLY SALES VOLUME 40.5 million 48.3 million -16.2%
Upcoming
Calendar of Events

October 16 - MLS Refresher Class
Click here to register.

October 20
- Continuing
 Education 8 hours required.
Click here to register.


October 21 - Continuing Education 8 hours elective.
Click here to register.

October 22 - Selling Real Estate
in Mississippi 4 hour class
Click here to register.

October 22
- 30 hour Post
License Day 3.
Click here to register.

October 23 - 30 hour Post
License Day 4.
Click here to register.

October 24 - Candidates Forum
NWMAR Board Office.

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QUADRENNIAL 
CODE OF ETHICS
Are you in compliance?     
NEXT SCHEDULED COURSE:    

NOV 7, 2008         
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   

NWMAR-Education Center
Instructor: James Williams
Counts for 4 CE Credit Hours
Cost: $25.00         
www.nwmar.net/edu    
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REALTOR BOUTIQUE 
Click here to see the new items  for sale at NWMAR
     
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NWMAR has used lockboxes for sale
$75.00 each 
iBox ____________________

facebook
Northwest Mississippi    
Association of REALTORS
has made it to Facebook! 
  
What is Facebook?    

Facebook is an online   social network that    allows you to keep up   with friends, family and even events! If you    already have a facebook account, look for the  NWMAR page. If you don't have an account it is   free! Sign up and let us  help you keep track of  the latest information  from NWMAR!       
Click here to view the  NWMAR Facebook Page
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Now for Sale at     NWMAR          
Token Case


Token Cases now on sale at the NWMAR Board Office!  
$5 each                
The case has a sturdy clip.
A great way to keep      
track of your token      
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MAR Convention

MAR Convention & Expo   
December 3-5            
Click here for more        information and to        register.               
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THE SHOT NURSE    
will be at the NWMAR     Board Office Friday,       
October 17, 2009          
at 1:30 p.m.             
Flu Shot $20.00         
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NWMAR AFFILIATES   

STAR                
Community Bank       
First American Home    Buyers Protection      Magna Bank          
    
Gold                
Bank Plus            
ATMOS Energy        
Countrywide Home Loans  
Citizens National Bank of  Meridian             
Chambliss Builders      
Edward Jones-Milton     Davis                
First Tennessee Home    Loans                
Advantage Mortgage      Corporation           
Pulaski Mortgage       Company              
Amerispec Home        Inspection Service       
Sunshine Mortgage     

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