Michigan Association of Realtors

The time is now to nominate the annual recipient of the REALTOR® Active in Politics Award! Help us recognize a REALTOR® that gives of their time and effort in promoting the real estate industry and private property rights. Each local association can nominate one member. The RAP Selection Committee will determine the winner from the nominations submitted by the local associations. Nominees should be members that promote participation in politics within our membership and/or work to advance the association’s agenda and core values with elected officials. Candidates are judged based on active support and leadership of membership through political involvement at the state and local association levels, personal involvement with influencing public policy, and promotion and contribution to RPAC. NAR involvement is also taken into consideration. Click here to submit a nomination form on the MAR website.

The winner will be announced during the RPAC Donor Breakfast on October 8^th at the MAR’s annual Convention in Traverse City, Michigan. Past REALTOR® Active in Politics Award Recipients Include:

2008 - Ken Carlson - Paul Bunyan Board of REALTORS®
2007 - Dan Coffey - Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
2006 - Dave Maturen - Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS®
2005 - Matt Davis - Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS®
2004 - John Collison - Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS®
2003 - Gil White - Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
2002 - Furhad Waquad - Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS®
2001 - Rick Stein - Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®

The deadline for the MAR to receive all local association nominations is August 15^th. For more information, please visit the MAR Convention Web site.

 

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The plans are gearing up for this year’s MAR Convention & Expo being held October 7-9 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, MI. Early registration rates are available until September 8, and MAR encourages AE’s to promote registration to their members. This year’s Convention lineup can benefit all MAR members, with a variety of nationally renowned speakers, with topics specific to today’s market and Michigan.

At your next meeting, or next communication with members, remind them of the registration rates that can help them save!

First Time Attendees – Save $40
Show new members why past attendees rave about MAR’s Convention and refer them to the first time attendee early bird rate, only $139 for full registration!

Returning Attendees – Save $40
Returning members can take advantage of useful knowledge sessions, CE opportunities, building referral contacts & more for only $199 for a full registration.

One Day Attendees – Save $30
Great for Traverse City and northern members, registration is only $149 for an entire day of knowledge sessions, expo browsing, and fun at the REALTOR® Royale!

Visit the MAR Convention Web site for more information, and to register today!

 

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Nominate Your Members or Staff for REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award

The Center for REALTOR® Technology (CRT) proudly introduces the 1st annual REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award. It honors REALTOR® family members and their direct support staff who have shown excellence & a visionary use of technology. From you and your creative use of technology to the staff person who makes your web site stand out to the individual who keeps your servers running effectively so that the REALTOR® members shine in their day-to-day business...this is an opportunity to celebrate them!

The award goals are to: (1) recognize those who have implemented, created or embraced technology in a way that shows understanding of the medium and therefore puts them in a' best in class' category (2) disseminate innovative and effective strategies to accomplish this, and (3) increase awareness within the real estate industry of technology trends & promote innovation.

These individuals set the technology benchmark for our industry, and provide one more reason why REALTORS® are better prepared to serve the consumer.

Visit the NAR Web site for more information.

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MAR Upcoming Events - Budgets and Key Dates

MAR Events Manager Jodie Cady has put together an overview of MAR's key events, including dates and hotel rates. You will find this information handy for you and your officers as you manage your calendars and budgets.

January 21-22, 2010
Hotel Room Rate: $139.00

September 29 – October 1
Hotel Room Rate: $130.00

January 19-21
Hotel Room Rate: $139.00

 

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