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Can You Make a Difference?
Can You Make a Difference? by Andrea Alford, AREC Deputy Executive Director In 1989, then-Governor Clinton signed Act 340 into law, giving Arkansas principal brokers a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in their communities and their profession that requires very little effort from the brokers themselves. By allowing principal brokers the opportunity to voluntarily [...]
Read MoreArkansas Realtor® Appointed by Governor as Real Estate Commissioner
Arkansas Realtor® Appointed by Governor as Real Estate Commissioner Crittenden County Realtor®, Lesia Ford has been appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to fill the vacant position on the Arkansas Real Estate Commission after the loss of Commissioner Tina Daniel. “Tina was a wonderful leader and I’ve got some very big shoes to fill, but [...]
Read MoreArkansas Realtors® Association Appoints Miki Bass as Chief Executive Officer
Arkansas Realtors® Association Appoints Miki Bass as Chief Executive Officer Longtime, Dedicated Association Employee Brings Vibrancy to Her New Position (Little Rock, April 25, 2013) The Arkansas Realtors® Association, the state arm of the National Association of Realtors®, is pleased to announce that Miki Bass has been named Chief Executive Officer. With more than [...]
Read MoreHouse to House: The Tax Benefits of Being a Homeowner
Being a homeowner requires responsibility. Owning a home comes with yard work, repairs, insurance and of course, figuring out your taxes. With tax season in full swing now is a good time to review what tax benefits are available to homeowners. “If you’re not already aware, a Realtor® can tell you about the [...]
Read MoreHouse to House: Facebook Friend or Foe for Buyers and Sellers?
Facebook Friend or Foe for Buyers and Sellers? Today’s column is guest written by Laurie Rushing, Executive Broker of Trademark Real Estate in Hot Springs, AR. Laurie is the 2013 Arkansas Realtors® Association’s Risk Reduction and a member of the 2013 National Association of Realtors® Communications Committee. Facebook can be a great advertising tool for [...]
Read MoreATTENTION BROKERS: Residential Real Estate Contract Change
Residential Real Estate Contract Change At the recent February ARA Meetings the Risk Reduction Committee met and under advisement of Legal Counsel, and approval of the Board of Directors, there was a correction made to paragraph 15B of the Residential Real Estate Contract. A mid-year change to the forms is not a typical action and [...]
Read MoreNew ARA Portal for Member Services
The new ARA Portal website is a great new service to our members that will allow you to view and register for upcoming events, view committee lists, submit payments and contact fellow members. Login ID: NRDS # (If yours starts with a 0 it may not be necessary to include it) Password: Last Name Coming [...]
Read MoreArkansas Fair Housing Commission to Host 12th Annual FREE Fair Housing/Fair Lending Conference
The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission will host its 12th Annual FREE Fair Housing/Fair Lending Conference, “Opening New Doors to Civil Rights” to commemorate National Fair Housing Month, April 3-5, 2013, in Little Rock, Arkansas Click here for the Registration Form Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission (AFHC) will host its 12th Annual [...]
Read MoreHouse to House: America’s Most Desperate Landscape
House to House: Do You Have One of America’s Most Desperate Landscapes? DIY Network is searching for some of the ugliest front yards in America for a special edition of “Desperate Landscapes”. It’s the biggest makeover licensed contractor Jason Cameron and his team will do all year! Jason wants to see video and pictures [...]
Read MoreDon’t Make a $16,000 Phone Call!
Don’t Make a $16,000 Phone Call! By Randy Hollister, CRB, e-PRO Partner, Do Not Call Sentry LLC When the federal do-not-call rules went into effect in 2003, most expected it would curb the dinner hour calls trying to switch your long distance carrier. It’s no surprise that consumers rushed to get their phone numbers [...]
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