Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of October 21- October 25, 2024. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Gr…

This week, HAR CRM and ShowingSmart Project Manager Richard Aguilar shared the latest updates and what features are coming to two of our most popular tools for HAR Members! Email us at support@har.com and reference the CRM for any suggetions and feedback. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/…

This Monday, Jay Bradley, HAR Board Member - Small Firms, shared how getting involved changed the game for his business and the many ways that you can get involved with HAR too! Get Involved with HAR Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are yo…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of October 7- October 11, 2024. 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join …

This Monday, Rosaura Arango, Christina Flores, and Zoraya Vela, Presidents of the local National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Chapters, discussed the great work NAHREP does to educate and empower consumers and improve the real estate industry. 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Sign up for Free Industry New…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of September 29 - October 4, 2024. 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Jo…

This week, Real Estate Coach and HAR Engage Speaker Pam Ermen discussed how to manage seller expectations and capture seller buy-in when difficult decisions need to be made amid a changing market. 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/fre…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of September 23 - September 27, 2024. www.har.com/go/vote Inman Connect Austin 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members…

Uncertainty changes everything! This week, Sales Futurist and HAR Engage Keynote Speaker Meredith Powell shared new tools and strategies for success in a constantly shifting marketplace. 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry…

This week, we discussed the 2024 HAR Engage Conference with Advisory Group Co-chairs Larry Brooks and Shelly Scanlin! They will share what to expect, the fabulous speaker lineup, and why EVERY real estate agent should plan to attend this year’s conference. 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Sign up for Free Industry News Subscr…

This week, HAR Safety Task Force Chair and REALTOR Safety Instructor Mike Wong shared practical tips for protecting yourself during client meetings and showings. Forewarn Safe Showings App RentSpree Safety Has No Asking Price Reality of Real Estate 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions …

On this episode of HAR Community Conversations, we welcomed HAR Chair Thomas Mouton and HAR Legal Counsel Grant Harpold! They discussed the reality of the changes in the real estate industry and what they mean for home buyers and sellers. Reality of Real Estate 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Sign up for Free Industry News S…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of August 26 - August 30, 2024. Inman Connect Austin 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Plati…

This week, HAR Technology Marketing Specialist Sally Snook took a deep dive into the latest HAR CRM upgrades and showed how to harness the power of HAR AI for unbeatable marketing strategies! 2024 HAR Engage HAR Engage codes: 20PLUSRATE ROOKIERATE Video tutorial for the main HAR AI tools Platinum Tools list of classes Sign up for Free Industry News…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of August 19 - August 23, 2024. Inman Connect Austin 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Plati…

This week, HAR Legal Counsel Grant Harpold is on board to break down the NAR Settlement and MLS updates. The Forms You Need to know 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook …

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of August 12 - August 16, 2024. 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join …

This week, Jeff Havsy from Moody's shared an exclusive dive into Houston's commercial real estate scene. Watch the replay now to discover the latest trends, performance insights across different sectors, and valuable advice tailored for both residential and commercial REALTORS 2024 Economic Update Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HA…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of August 5 - August 9, 2024. 2024 HAR Engage Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join ou…

This week, HAR Director of Video Services Claudia Hernandez shared her professional video marketing insights and revealed the ultimate video solution for Houston-area REALTORS! 2024 HAR Engage Braving the Video Marketing World Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscripti…

Tune in to HAR Community Conversations on Thursday, August 1, at noon as we welcome Gilbert Giron of FEMA. He will discuss flood risks in Houston, flood insurance, and the National Flood Insurance Program! https://www.floodsmart.gov/ Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-sub…

This week, Dr. Steve Sherman with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University joined us to share the state of housing in Houston, Harris County, and surrounding areas. Read the 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston Report Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-i…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of July 22 - June 26, 2024. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! …

This week, Eric Berger: Space City Weather shared his thoughts on the impact of Hurricane Beryl and his predictions for the remainder of the 2024 hurricane season. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Jo…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of July 15 - June 19, 2024. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! …

This week, HAR Director of MLS Shawn Dauphine discussed MLS rule changes and new MLS features Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estat…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of June 24 - June 28, 2024. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! …

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of June 17 - June 21, 2024. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! …

Technology moves fast! Between email scams, social media hacks, and AI tools, we are prone to cyber risks that can be hard to detect. This week, HAR Director of IT & Security Edward Moncur shared the latest cyber threats and offered tips and tools to secure your and your clients' data online. Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Sign up for Free I…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of June 10 - June 14, 2024. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! …

This week, Anita Blue, 2024 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, shared how REALTORS® can empower the LGBTQ+ community on their path towards and enjoyment of homeownership. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Plati…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of June 3 - June 7, 2024. AI – Highlights RentSpree webinar HAR Housing Affordability Index The Reality of Real Estate Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subsc…

For our June edition of HAR Community Conversations, we welcomed Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource. He discussed opportunities for homebuyers, real estate agents, and lenders by uncovering programs that can help with the number one obstacle to homeownership – the down payment! Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here…

This week, HAR Technology Marketing Specialist Sally Snook discussed the latest technology innovations for REALTORS® that will make you more efficient and take your marketing to the next level! Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an H…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 27 - May 31, 2024. HAR Housing Affordability Index The Reality of Real Estate Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you …

In this special edition of HAR On The Move, we bid farewell to Co-Host David Mendel, and welcome a new voice to the podcast. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. S…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 20 - May 24, 2024. HAR Housing Affordability Index The Reality of Real Estate Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you …

This week, Houston Chapter Presidents from AAREA, AREAA, SAREA, SAREP, and VNARP discussed their outstanding work to educate and empower consumers and improve the real estate industry. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Pl…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 13 - May 17, 2023. HAR Housing Affordability Index The Reality of Real Estate Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you …

This week, Sue “Pinky” Benson shared how to maximize your Instagram marketing with videos and the best ways to state your value! Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to joi…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 6 - May 10, 2023. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Cli…

On this month's HAR Community Conversations, we welcomed Jesse Thompson, Senior Business Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch. He discussed the Houston economy and what to expect for mortgage interest rates in 2024 and beyond! Personal Financial Literacy: The New Social Studies Course for Texas Sign up for Free Industry News Subsc…

The key to success in real estate is education! This week, 2024 HAR Professional Development Advisory Chair LaTisha Grant shared vital opportunities for agents, teams, and brokers to guide them through 2024 and set them up for long-term success! Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-indus…

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of April 29 - May 3, 2023. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! C…

The single-family rental market is booming! This week, Broker and Master Property Manager Mike Mengden discussed proper landlord policies, tenant screening, and much more! Forms in the TR Forms Library or in Zipforms. Blank Form Downloads – Texas REALTORS® (texasrealestate.com) Tenant Selection Criteria is not in the form library. It’s under Legal …

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of April 15 - April 19, 2023. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group…

This week, HAR Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Tracy Brown shared best practices for preparing and responding to uncomfortable (or illegal) Fair Housing situations in real estate. NAR Fairhaven See local educational opportunities here Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news…

This episode of HAR Community Conversations features Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO Rania Mankarious & Texas Center for the Missing CEO Mel Turnquist! Hear all about how we can keep our communities and our children safe. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for…

This week, 2024 NAR Fair Housing Champion Award Recipient and Past HAR Chair Shad Bogany shared best practices to better serve your clients and stay out of trouble The Color of Law Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platin…

Breaking News for April 5, 2024 Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to…