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Local Membership Matters
Local Membership Matters “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much” – Helen Keller Local Matters We’ve all heard about the importance of “buying local” to support businesses in our communities. This commitment to local also applies to your Realtor® association! Your local Realtor® and affiliate membership helps identify you as…
Read MoreHow Prioritizing Wellness Can Level Up Your Career
How Prioritizing Wellness Can Level Up Your Career Do you love what you do? During the month of February, OCHAR will feature articles and information to help you learn to love what you do (and who you do it with)! We’re kicking off the month with a great video from NAR to help you prioritize…
Read MoreThe Right Tools Right Now to Start Your New Year
The Right Tools Right Now to Start Your New Year Start the New Year with the Right Tools! Discover innovative products and services that will help keep your business one step ahead of the competition with this month’s free and discounted Right Tools, Right Now offers. January Offers Act on the current member offer: Register for…
Read MoreStart the New Year Off with a Visit to the Library
Start the New Year Off with a Visit to the Library Thousands of Print & Digital Resources for Realtors® Did you know that the National Association of Realtors® Library is the largest real estate library in the world? Founded in 1923, the NAR Library offers print and digital collections on just about any real estate…
Read MoreNAR Tax Summit – Demystify the Tax Process This Season
NAR Tax Summit – Demystify the Tax Process This Season Taxes Don’t Have to Be Scary – Join NAR for a 4-Part Tax Summit Starting Feb. 2 Filing taxes as an independent contractor can cause a lot of anxiety – whether it’s managing tax documents or keeping up with constant tax law changes. The Center for…
Read MoreA Few of My Favorite Things – My ‘Go-To’ Apps & Tools
A Few of My Favorite Things – My ‘Go-To’ Apps & Tools By Michele Hobaugh OCHAR 2022 President Did you know that your Realtor® membership gives you access to some great discounted (or often FREE) tools aimed at helping you succeed? Here are a few of my favorite tools! To learn about all of my…
Read MoreAmp Up Your Social Media with Photofy
Amp Up Your Social Media with Photofy A few samples of social assets available for members to share. Show Your Realtor® Pride Your membership is always working for you! The National Association of Realtors® has partnered with Photofy to allow members to easily personalize the association’s “That’s Who We R” campaign. With the free Photofy…
Read MoreThe Little Yellow Book – Habits to Live By
The Little Yellow Book – Habits to Live By Successful Habits to Live By for Realtors® The Little Yellow Book: Successful Habits to Live By for Realtors® features habits learned, along with tips and observations that can be used to achieve a successful future in real estate. The guide is broken down into eight sections: #1…
Read MoreCommit to Excellence in 2022
Commit to Excellence in 2022 Realtors® Commitment to Excellence What better way to kick off the new year than starting your journey to excellence! The National Association of Realtors® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program empowers Realtors® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It’s not a course, class or designation – it’s…
Read MoreExperts Predict Interest Rate Hikes, Slowing Home Price Growth in 2022
Experts Predict Interest Rate Hikes, Slowing Home Price Growth in 2022 Leading Economic and Housing Experts Predict Multiple Fed Interest Rate Hikes, Slowing Inflation and Home Price Growth in 2022 WASHINGTON (December 15, 2021) – Expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022, according to a survey of more than…
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