Columbus Board of Realtors
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President's Perspective: Do you know why REALTORS® are so vital? » President's Perspective: Do you know why REALTORS® are so vital?
Purchasing a home is still a great investment and we play a very important role in making sure this message is touted here in central Ohio and on Capitol Hill. Read more»
 
Buyer or Burglar – How to stay safe during an open house » Buyer or Burglar – How to stay safe during an open house
Savvy REALTORS® noticing the strange behavior of a couple visiting their open houses is credited with helping police capture this couple – now being housed behind bars for their string of open house burglaries. Read more»
 
How to dispute a real estate tax valuation » How to dispute a real estate tax valuation
Complaints will only be accepted from through March 31 so now is the time to act if you think your property is valued too high by the Auditor’s office for real estate taxes. Read more»
 
4Q-2011 Lender-Mediated Properties Report » 4Q-2011 Lender-Mediated Properties Report
The inventory of distressed homes in central Ohio declined significantly in 2011 and is now down to 2007 levels. Distressed properties made up over one-third of the total sales in 2011. Read more»
 
Central Ohio Housing Report – December 2011 » Central Ohio Housing Report – December 2011
Central Ohio home sales for 2011 missed outpacing 2010 by just 1.3 percent due to flat December residential activity. Read more»
 
Commercial Retail Market Report 4Q2011 - Central Ohio » Commercial Retail Market Report 4Q2011 - Central Ohio
Fourth quarter report shows the last three months of 2011 mark eight straight quarters of positive net absorpotion. Read more»
 
Joint Industry Forecast presentation - Deja Vue All Over Again » Joint Industry Forecast presentation - Deja Vue All Over Again
Review Ted C. Jones' Joint Industry Forecast presentation Deja Vue All Over Again Read more»
 
Getting to know Jim » Getting to know Jim
Jim Coridan began his presidential duties on January 1, 2012, and while many of us know him as hardworking, dedicated Jim, we wanted to know more about what balances his life. Here he talks about family, early career aspirations, golf and red meat.
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Listing in a winter Ohio-land » Listing in a winter Ohio-land
When is the best time of the year to market your listing? If you guessed winter, with the snow, sleet, icy roads and grey skies, you would be right. Read more»
 
President’s Perspective: Ready for the Rebound – the best is yet to come! » President’s Perspective: Ready for the Rebound – the best is yet to come!
The past few years have been challenging and unkind to many of our members. But, as we continue to identify ways to cut costs and as the market gradually improves, we’ll be poised for the rebound.
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Events
 
Area Association Presidents Luncheon
Thursday, February 09 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
 
Affordable Housing Roundtable
Friday, February 10 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, February 15 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Socialnomics 101: Working with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Thursday, February 16 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
 
Technology Users Committee
Tuesday, February 21 • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
 
CI Awards Banquet
Thursday, February 23 • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
 
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, March 06 • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
 
Upcoming Events
  
Upcoming Classes
 
FOCUS: Choosing the Right Search
Thursday, February 09 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Tempo I
Tuesday, February 14 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
FOCUS: Map Search
Thursday, February 16 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
C/I Lunch: Commercial Real Estate: National & Regional Trends
Thursday, February 16 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
New Short Sale Guidelines
Tuesday, February 21 • 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
 
Tempo II
Tuesday, February 21 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
Realist 2
Thursday, February 23 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
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