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TIPS FOR MY SUCCESS VAR has launched an ideal routing tool for its 37,000 members and for use by the general public. This tool, www.IdealRoute.com, gives REALTORS® or any users the ability to plug an unlimited number of addresses into the online tool, and it will then calculate the optimal route for showing the homes. The optimal route can be printed out for use while driving to see the properties. REAL ESTATE NEWS “…2008 is the final fallout from the change in market conditions” http://www.thestreet.com/story/10409744/1/how-to-handle-those-house-price-declines.html Trends are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Top 200 Real Estate Professionals. The Top 200 ranking will recognize and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the top real estate professionals in the United States. The DEADLINE to submit an application or nominate a top performer is June 2, 2008. Click here to get an application
LEGAL NEWS United State vs the National Association of REALTORS® 1. The IDX opt-out policy is what started the case. The policy allows brokers a blanket opt-out option to keep their listings from being displayed [on] any competitor’s web site. NAR policy also allows brokers a surgical opt-out option where a broker can opt-out of a particular competitors IDX feed (e.g., [Broker A will not allow his listings to appear on Broker B’s site]). The DOJ thinks there should be no opt-out option and that ALL listings should be available for ALL brokers to display. 2. NAR policy, as proposed, only allows ILD privileges to brokers actively engaged in real estate sales and leasing. In other words, anyone who simply gets the ILD data for the sole purpose of generating leads and is not otherwise involved in real estate would be banned from ILD. The DOJ wants listing data to be like the water that flows from your tap – available to all. (courtesy CAAR)
Craigslist not Liable for Others Content Read more Upcoming Events 4/05/2008: Cash for the Community. Cash party benefiting Habitat for Humanity Winchester-Frederick Co. Go to: http://blueridgerealtors.com/events/252-cash-party-for-habitat-for-humanity for more information. To purchase tickets, contact Michelle at 540-667-2606. Tickets are $50.00 a piece and include dinner and drinks.
This is the case brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against NAR’s Virtual Office Website (VOW) and Internet Data eXchange (IDX) policies. (Note: NAR has changed the name VOW/IDX to Internet Listing Display or ILD.) There are two main issues at the core of this suit which is likely to go to trial this summer.
4/08/2008: Certified Mold Awareness. 3 Hours of Real Estate Related. Go to: http://blueridgerealtors.com/events/281-emergency-mitigation-technologiesfor more information and the registration sheet
4/23/2008: Auctions 101 with Auction Services Group. For more information, Go to: http://blueridgerealtors.com/events/231-auctions-101