MORE ARBOR NEWS AND HEADLINES http://www.arbori.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:08:38 -0500 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program Coming UpWe are pleased to announce that the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) is being offered this year in partnership with several local REALTOR® boards and associations. The program is designed to assist members to acquire leadership skills, strengthen their involvement on all levels of the REALTOR® organization, and provide them with a background in several topics of importance to REALTORS® seeking to take the next step in their career. http://www.arbori.com/emailimages/trlp.pdf Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:08:38 -0500 Six Reasons Wht Agents Will Leave a BrokerageDo you know what makes an agent move on from your brokerage? During the session “Profit or Loss: Coaching Agents in a Changing Market” presented by Pat Strong during Winter Meeting, attendees came up with several reasons why they might, including:

  • Unethical behavior by broker or manager
  • Lack of support
  • Poor reputation
  • Unrealistic expectations set by brokers
  • Limited access to useful technology

But according to Strong, one of the most significant reasons that agents leave is lack of recognition for the work they accomplish. It's important to give regular positive feedback to your agents, whether with a formal recognition program or just by offering supportive comments.

Get more advice on agent recruitment and retention in “5 ways to make the most of your recruiting efforts” from the December 2012 issue of Texas REALTOR® magazine.

]]>http://texasrealtors.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/six-common-reasons-agents-will-leave-your-brokerage/Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Can you charge for a CMA or Price Opinion?Yes. The Real Estate License Act and TREC rules permit a broker to charge a fee for providing a broker price opinion or a comparative market analysis.

Brokers and agents can also use a BPO or CMA to help an owner determine when property taxes are too high. Agents that want to help can be listed in the Texas Property Tax Assistance Network. Furthermore... Section 535.17 of the rules also permits a salesperson to give a broker price opinion or comparative market analysis but requires that it be submitted in the broker's name. The broker is responsible for a broker price opinion or comparative market analysis submitted by the salesperson.

]]>http://texasrealtors.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/can-you-charge-for-your-opinion/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:15:46 -0500 Thinking Of Purchasing A Tablet?Tablets are not yet versatile or powerful enough to replace your desktop or laptop computer. Tablet computers is a device that has the ability to supplement other productivity tools. Certainly, they've come a long way with features, processing power, and storage capabilities in a short period.

Apple remains a leading player in the tablet sector with about 800,000 apps, but the field is getting crowded. Tablets powered by Google's Android operating system are gaining market share with about 700,000 apps, and Microsoft launched its Surface RT and Pro devices late last year with about 100,000 apps and the ability to run full PC applications.

Your deciding factor should be "what will my use be?". Mobile email, internet, MLS searching? All important factors. Will it be used for reading, music , video?

Starting at about $150 and going up to $800, it's a tough choice - so don't throw that laptop away just yet!!

]]>http://reviews.cnet.com/tablet-buying-guide/Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:06:44 -0500 Play By The Rules When Using IDX Feeds

If you want to include an IDX feed of other brokers' listings on your website, you need more than just permission. While you should check your local MLS for rules about IDX content in your area, NAR's IDX policy has several restrictions that apply to all MLS IDX rules.

You must have control. You may only display other brokers' listings on your website or an app where you have the ability to add, delete, modify, and update the information.

Alert your MLS. You must notify your MLS of your intention to establish an IDX feed on your site or app and give your MLS direct access to monitor the feed.

Don't forget other laws. Any display of IDX information must also comply with the Real Estate License Act and TREC rules.

Read more IDX do's and don'ts in the April issue of Texas REALTOR® magazine.

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