Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches' Blog

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  From NAR's very informative Quick Facts, F.A.Q's Section: In 2007, all REALTORS® spent a median of $6,580 on business expenses. (Source: 2008 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile.) What did you spend in 2007? What about so far in 2008?  How do the 2 years compare?

I logged onto Google the other day, like I do so many times a day and I noticed a link below the search bar that read: Project 10 to the 100th is a call for ideas to change the world by helping as many people as possible. Sounded interesting so I clicked on it. Turns out Google is looking for ide...

          RESOURCES FOR GOING GLOBAL  Below are upcoming Commercial Service initiatives designed to connect you to business opportunities around the world.  Please click on the links below or scroll down to learn more about each opportunity.  1) Webinar Series: Understanding and Complying with th...

Realtor Win!   Doc Stamp Payment Issue on Short Sales Resolved    Great news today! There has been a dispute over amounts owed on the documentary stamp tax for "short sale" properties.  The dispute centers on whether the doc stamp taxes owed on the deed is based on the sales price paid by the pur...

Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches has a job opening in Government Affairs, Lake Worth: Duties & Responsibilities:  Under the direction of and in consultation with the Vice President, Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Specialists is responsible for the advocacy of the Association's...

                                 Realtors® Association of the Palm Beach's   Digital Interactive Magazine   Market your properties throughout the United Kingdom! (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)   *Distribution of the Interactive Digital Magazine will go to all 11,000 Estate Agents...

Make sure to congratulate them if you do! RAPB SALUTES THE 2008 ANNUAL AWARDS WINNERS - Frank Gulisano - Realtor of the Year Comcast Spotlight - Affiliate of the Year Thomas Thayer - Community Service Kristen Stampini - Rising Star This event was a great success and we thank everyone that attende...

The Impact of Government Intervention with Jason Kotar, President of Kotar & Associates www.KotarNews.com October 16, 2008 Changes in the past several months from Fannie Mae have forced Lenders to implement "Declining Market Policies".  These new policies have significant implications on Realtors...

Hi There!  Have you ever asked yourself this question..."I am working "in" my business or am I working "on" it?" It would stand as no surprise to learn that average-agents work "in their" business while top-agents "work on it!" To produce a 100 transactions a year, $1,000,000+ in commissions, or ...