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Navigating the hazards of multiple offer situations » Navigating the hazards of multiple offer situations
REALTORS® who had grown accustomed to long listing periods and buyers having the upper hand in contract negotiations, must now contend with a market where  multiple offer situations are not uncommon.
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"30 days to close" may not be enough » "30 days to close" may not be enough
With a hot real estate market and increased regulations, some experts say 30 days isn’t enough time to close. Read more»
 
Central Ohio Housing Report - Apr. 2013 » Central Ohio Housing Report - Apr. 2013
Central Ohio home sales last month (2,390) showed an increase of 30 percent in the market from one year ago (1,834). April saw the highest number of home sales on record, followed by the 2,286 homes sold in April of 2004. Read more»
 
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! A how-to guide for getting started with video » LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! A how-to guide for getting started with video
In today’s multi-media, tech-savvy world, video is much easier to create than ever before – and an essential piece to a well-rounded marketing plan. Read more»
 
REALTOR® Care Day – providing opportunities to “pay it forward” – June 12, 2013! » REALTOR® Care Day – providing opportunities to “pay it forward” – June 12, 2013!
In addition to three sites in the Hilltop area, restoration projects will be tackled all across central Ohio and surrounding counties. See what projects are being undertaken in your neck of the woods. Read more»
 
Q1-2013 Lender Mediated Properties Report » Q1-2013 Lender Mediated Properties Report
Lender-mediated inventory fell 42.4 percent from last year; that figure has plummeted nearly 60.0 percent from peak supply levels. Supply is down, demand is up and the sales mix is shifting away from distressed properties and back toward traditional homes. Read more»
 
Central Ohio Housing Report - March 2013 » Central Ohio Housing Report - March 2013
Residential home sales were up 17.6 percent and the number of pending sales were up 19.3 percent compared to the first three months of 2012. There are almost 9,000 homes for sale in the Columbus region. Read more»
 
Is putting something in a mailbox against the law? » Is putting something in a mailbox against the law?
Title 18 – the Mailbox Restriction – prohibits anything mail-able on a mailbox. However, there are some exclusions. Read more»
 
Central Ohio Housing Report - February 2013 » Central Ohio Housing Report - February 2013
There were 1,452 home sales in February, which is 14.9 percent higher than in February 2012. New listings added to the market in February totaled 2,880 – 5.9 percent higher than last year.
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"Coming Soon" An appropriate marketing tool.....or risky practice? » "Coming Soon" An appropriate marketing tool.....or risky practice?
Coming Soon signs listed in the yards of homes not yet on the market is becoming a popular trend. This article, originally posted in March of 2012, explores when Coming Soon signs can be used appropriately, and when they can be seen as unethical. Read more»
 
 
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Workshop: All you need to know about Property Management
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Mid-Year Leadership Retreat
Friday, July 19 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, August 06 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
CORPAC 'Bowling with the PAC'
Wednesday, August 07 • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
CE Class: The Short Sale Solution
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Business Technology Forum
Tuesday, August 20 • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
 
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OAR's Industry, Legal & Legislative Update Seminar 2013
Thursday, June 20 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
CANCELLED - FOCUS: Choosing the Right Search
Thursday, June 20 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
FOCUS: Data Co-op
Tuesday, June 25 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Business Brokering (Buying and Selling a Business)
Wednesday, June 26 • 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
 
Real Estate Data Accuracy
Wednesday, June 26 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
COCIE CDX
Wednesday, June 26 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
Fusion 3
Thursday, June 27 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
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