Broker Breeze » Commercial News & Events http://www.wrar.com/blog Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® Member Blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:29:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Skinny on REALTORS Property Resource™(RPR) http://www.wrar.com/blog/rpr-11-11-10/ http://www.wrar.com/blog/rpr-11-11-10/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:00:16 +0000 Broker Breeze http://www.wrar.com/blog/?p=1559 Realtors Property Resource (RPR), NAR’s exclusive online real estate database will provide REALTORS® with data on every parcel of property in the United States, giving brokers and agents valuable tools and features to make them better informed and to increase their efficiency in the marketplace.

What’s RPR and how can it help me?
So here’s your quick guide. The RPR national demographic information, along with enhanced search capabilities, will allow a REALTOR® anywhere in the country to provide detailed information to their clients. The enhanced search features will allow nationwide property searches, as well as market-to-market comparisons.

Exclusively for REALTORS®.
RPR is an NAR REALTOR® member benefit that is available at no charge. RPR is 100 percent owned by you, directed by you, and operated for the benefit of NAR and its REALTOR® members. Only REALTORS® can access the information available in RPR.

Breadth of robust data.
RPR provides a detailed view of every parcel of property in the United States, including; public record and assessment information, details of prior transactions and sales history, zoning, permits, mortgage and lien data, neighborhood demographics and schools. RPR merges MLS/CIE-provided information with this robust catalog of publicly available data, while also incorporating psychographic and lifestyle information, all in one place. Imagine a single-source national compilation of public information that provides all the facts about U.S. residential and commercial properties, for the exclusive use of NAR’s REALTOR® members. That’s RPR!

Accurate and advanced valuation tools.
In addition to compiling and displaying raw data from a wealth of sources, RPR helps REALTORS® interpret the information, produce valuable analytical reports for clients and customers, and create a personal library of market information. Analyzing listing, sales, and default unit and volume trends, along with pricing, mortgage, and valuation history, REALTORS® get a unique and comprehensive interpretation of the dynamics driving the market.

An advantage to productivity and efficiency.
Because it’s all in one place, RPR has the ability to enhance agent productivity. Search features yield nationwide property results, as well as, local market-to-market comparisons. Hot trends, unique maps, and reliable reports are all readily available, but that is only scratching the surface. With its advanced reporting tools, RPR can enhance sales and listing presentations. An easily interpreted historical chart for each property layers years of transactions and financing activity, assessed value, loan balances and default recordings, along with other relevant trends and facts. Smart analytical tools like these, along with nationwide demographic comparisons can help agents provide value to their clients and customers.

Have it your way.
REALTORS® will enjoy using RPR to create customized reports to share with clients and customers. Start by setting unique parameters to customize the report the way you want it, and even personalize it’s appearance with your identity. Report content is managed using tools to refine the presentation of a property; for example, by updating the facts or subjective analysis of a property, you can also show return on investment from a planned or existing home improvement project. The Market Activity and Forecast Report provide all the details for your clients and customers, with special features to focus on distressed property conditions and expectations for the future.

Today’s real estate markets change quickly. With RPR, REALTORS® can respond with confidence to consumers who demand increased access to detailed information. RPR will increase the breadth, depth, immediacy and power of real estate information available to REALTORS®, and most important, it is a free member benefit, exclusive to the REALTOR® members of NAR.

Ready to learn more? Get more information and join the conversation at the RPR Blog: http://blog.narrpr.com

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]]> http://www.wrar.com/blog/rpr-11-11-10/feed/ 0 November is REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month http://www.wrar.com/blog/designation-awareness-nov2010/ http://www.wrar.com/blog/designation-awareness-nov2010/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:46:24 +0000 Broker Breeze http://www.wrar.com/blog/?p=1546 The North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) are pleased to announce the arrival of REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month. NAR established November as an important month in which to encourage its members to start or complete an officially endorsed designation or certification through NAR or one of its Institutes, Societies and Councils. For additional information, please follow this link: http://ncrealtors1.blogspot.com/2010/11/realtors-designate-november-as-realtors.html

]]> http://www.wrar.com/blog/designation-awareness-nov2010/feed/ 1 Commercial Day 2010 is Almost Here – Sign Up Today! http://www.wrar.com/blog/commercial-day-2010/ http://www.wrar.com/blog/commercial-day-2010/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:51:50 +0000 Broker Breeze http://www.wrar.com/blog/?p=1445

Special Guest: Ed Massie
“Creating Wealth with Demographic Trends”

Panel Discussion:
“Economic Development a Collaborative Effort”

FREE for RCASENC Members, $20 for Guests

Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided, so please make sure that you
register for this event if you’re planning to attend!
*The non attendance fee shall be $25.

TO REGISTER:

Option 1 – Go to www.RCASENC.com. Click on the Calendar tab and
then on the Membership Meeting link.

Option 2 – Email KWright@RCASENC.com that you would like to attend.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Commercial Interior Resources, LLC
Atlantic Coast Survey, PLLC
Beacon Title Agency, LLC
Cape Fear Commercial, LLC

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During this meeting, your Directors chose to ask RCA firms to submit Request for Proposals (RFPs). The RFP must include both a listing agreement to lease the 2nd floor of the new facility and a listing agreement for the sale of the current building. The Board of Directors will review them and notify the firm they have chosen.
 
We have established the following terms for a lease:

  • The price per square foot for tenants is $15.50 + annual common area maintenance (CAM) of $3.50 for a five year term.
  • A 3% commission would be paid on the gross lease to the tenant representative with 1/2 paid at time of tenant contract and the remaining 1/2 at tenant occupancy. 
  • On the Listing for Sale agreement the selling side would receive 2.5% of the Sales price.

Under the leasing agreement and listing agreement, there will be 0% paid to the RCA firm whose RFP is accepted. One firm has already shown interest to lend a hand to WRAR in this listing structure.
 
All RFPs must be submitted no later the 5PM on Friday, April 30th by email to JPanz@WRAR.com.
 
More details pertaining to this progress report & new developments can be viewed as always by going to: www.wrar.com/progress

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