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  2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097 Ph: (770) 495-7300 - Fax: (770) 476-7400    JULY/AUGUST 2008    

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Casino Night Set for August 6th

NAMAR's second annual Casino Night is set for
 August 6th at the 1818 Club!

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NAMAR Brokers are Invited to Attend Brokers Symposium
A Special Invitation Exclusively for NAMAR Brokers!

Join NAMAR and the Georgia Real Estate Commissioner for a "working lunch" forum which is designed specifically for Real Estate Brokers.
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Staging A Listing
Learn How To Stage A Home to Sell in this 2 Day Class!More
 

NOW OPEN - Member Services Bookstore

NAMAR
is excited to announce
the opening of the
Member Services
Bookstore.
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CE Classes Offered at NAMAR
NAMAR is continually adding CE Classes to our schedule. The classes are offered at our location at 2145 Duluth Highway, Duluth, GA, 30097.More
 

Don't Miss the 2008 REALTORS Conference & Expo
The 2008 REALTOR® Conference & Expo will be held November 7-10, 2008 in Orlando.More
 

Sharpen Your e-Skills
Attend the upcoming FREE e-Pro Workshop to learn invaluable tech tips and how e-Pro will benefit you, plus receive a $25 discount on your e-Pro course enrollement.More
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please update your Account Information
Effective Immediately, the Board of Directors for the National Association of REALTORS® is NOW requiring that the following fields be complete in order for applications and membership renewals to be processed:

Home Address
Email Address
Preferred Phone


Click Here to Update Your Information.

To log in, please have your NRDS# available and your last name is your password. Once you fill in all of the information, click on "update" and the information will automatically be sent to NAR and GAR.
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Code of Ethics
Register for Orientation/Code of Ethics Class
Once you have joined NAMAR, you have 90 days to take the Orientation/Code of Ethics class. NAMAR Offers the class every first Wednesday of the month.
 
This class is for NEW MEMBERS.
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Councils
Women's Council of REALTORS 2008 Schedule of Events

WCR Meets Every Second Thursday of each Month at the 1818 Club (3rd Floor of the
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Building)

$15 for Members
$25 for Non-Members

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Hot Links / Consumer Center
Find A Home, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Public Schools and More
Important Links to Gwinnett County.More
 
Governmental Affairs / RPAC
Helpful Links to Government/Political Issues Facing REALTORS®
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Membership Information
NAMAR's Vision
NAMAR's Vision: "Optimizing REALTOR® Productivity and Profitability"

Purpose: To povide value to our membership by providing the programs, products and services that increase productivity and profitability.
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Community Service
Nominate a Deserving Volunteer for the Good Neighbor Award
Nominate a deserving volunteer for the Good Neighbor Award. Their name will be included in the selection process for Good Neighbor of the Year.More
 
Find A REALTOR
Search for a REALTOR


Find A REALTOR
  (Select Member Directory under Member Services)
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Free Language Translator
Translate Website to Foreign Language
Translate NAMAR News into Spanish, Korean and other languages.More
 
Councils
REALTORS® Commercial Alliance

The Commercial Council meets every first Thursday of the Month at NAMAR. Meetings begin at 9 am.

The REALTORS® Commercial Alliance represents the collective interests of NAR's commercial real estate constituencies including the CCIM Institute, the Counselors of Real Estate, the Institute of Real Estate Management, the REALTORS® Land Institute, and the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®.  The RCA facilitates collaborative efforts to build on the strengths of each commercial affiliate entity to benefit the entire industry.

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Membership Information
NAMAR 2008 Dues
The 2008 NAMAR Dues were due October 31, 2007. NAMAR allows for a one month grace period. The $50 late fee was added at 5pm on December 4, 2007 to all unpaid invoices.More
 
Code of Ethics
What is Code of Ethics and Who Needs to Take It?
The National Association of REALTORS requires that all members take Code of Ethics once they join a Board. The Code is what sets REALTORS® apart from other real estate professionals.More
 
Register for Code of Ethics Class (Satisfies NAR Quadrennial)
These classes satisfy the NAR Quadrennial Requirement. NOTE: The class is for members who have already taken Orientation/Code of Ethics and are renewing their Code of Ethics. If you have not taken Orientation/Code of Ethics, you cannot take this class.More
 
Councils
Join WCR
Welcome! We are the Gwinnett Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS®, a nationwide community of real estate professionals that include many of the best and brightest individuals in the business.More
 
Education
Online Designation Courses
Realtor University is NAR's online education system.  Realtor University offers online courses leading to the  official NAR designations and certifications.More
 
IRS Real Estate Tax Center
Resources Specific to Real Estate

Helpful IRS links for the Real Estate Industry including the Income Verification Express System.
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Governmental Affairs / RPAC
Information About Small Business Federal Tax Responsibilities
What Business Owners Need to Know

As a business owner, you need to know your federal tax responsibilities. In addition to knowing about federal taxes, you need to make some basic business decisions. Understanding and complying with tax requirements is a necessary aspect of doing business.
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Locate Your Elected Officials
Need to know who are your elected officials? Need to contact your elected officials?More
 
Gwinnett County Sign Ordinance

 

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Education
Education Classes Offered at GAR
 
Community Service
The Impact Group offers Housing Servcies/Classes
The IMPACT! Group, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation. The IMPACT! Group is the only CDC that offers a range of housing services from homelessness to home ownership in Georgia.More
 
GAR
REALTOR Auto Tags Are Now A REALITY!
GAR reached it's goal of 1,000 specialty tag reservations by the December 31, 2007 deadline. Tags should be available within weeks.More
 
Membership Information
Discount Supplemental Insurance Rates Offered to NAMAR Members
Your membership in NAMAR now gives you access to discounted rates for Aflac products that can help you protect your financial security.More
 
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and subscribes to is strict Code of Ethics. Only those agents who are members of NAR can use the term REALTOR®. REALTOR® is not a synonym for real estate agent.More
 
Membership Information
NAMAR's Security/Privacy Policy
We recognize the importance of protecting the personal information you provide at Web sites owned and/or controlled by the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (NAMAR).More
 
2008 Affiliate Members
2008 Affiliates
The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® would like to recognize our 2008 Affiliate Members.More
 
NAR
2008 Public Awareness Campaign
NAR is pleased to announce the 2008 Public Awareness Campaign. This year's campaign aims to give consumers the facts about the long-term value of real estate and current market conditions to balance the sometimes incomplete and sensational information presented in the national media.More
 
Membership Information
NAMAR By-Laws
NAMAR is governed by a set of By-Laws.More
 
How Do I Become A Member of NAMAR?
How Do I Become A Member of NAMAR?
Thank you for your interest in NAMAR. NAMAR is the second largest REALTOR® Association in the State of Georgia with over 4500 members.More
 
2008 Affiliate Members
What Is An Affiliate Membership and How Can I Join?
Affiliate membership is for companies that are not Real Estate Agents but are involved in the Real Estate Industry. Affiliate companies include mortgage companies, attorneys, home inspectors, etc. If you would like to join as an Affiliate, please complete the Affiliate Application and fax to (770) 476-7400 or mail to NAMAR, 2145 Duluth Highway, Duluth, GA 30097. You may also email the application to deb@namar.org.More
 
What Is Included In An Affiliate Membership?
Affiliate Memberships are for companies that are not real estate agencies but do business in the real estate industry.More
 
NAR
NAR Celebrates 100 Years of Service
This year, NAR is celebrating 100 years of service to the real estate industry—a milestone few organizations ever see. NAR has achieved the Centennial mark through the collective efforts of Association leaders and our members. By working all together, we make the "Face of Real Estate."More
 
2008 Corporate Sponsors
Why Become A NAMAR Corporate Sponsor?
REALTORS® are the first point-of-contact for most new homeowners, they are a great target market for any business With over 5500 REALTOR® members, the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of  REALTORS® is an excellent market platform for any organization trying to do business with professional REALTORS®, as well as local homeowners.More
 
Councils
Young Professionals
If you are a REALTOR and under the age of 35, NAMAR has a new project for you -- Young Professionals.More
 
Hot Links / Consumer Center
Hot Links
Listed are a few links that you may find helpful.More
 
Why Use A REALTOR®
Why Use A REALTOR®
 
2008 Corporate Sponsors
2008 Corporate Sponsors
A Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors for 2008!More
 
Governmental Affairs / RPAC
Contribute to RPAC
If you would like to contribute to RPAC, complete the RPAC Contribution form and return to NAMAR.

GARPAC contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. Contributions are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. The Association will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount of their contribution, and you may refuse to contribute without reprisal by the Association. Seventy percent of each contribution is split between Georgia RPAC to support state and local political candidates and Georgia RIAC for issues mobilization and education. Thirty percent is sent to National RPAC to support Federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a.

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Community Service
Can You Help A Returning Disabled Soldier?

Several of our members have started the first Sentinels of Freedom Chapter in Georgia (http://www.sentinelsoffreedom.org) right here in Gwinnett County. Every day men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces put their lives on the line to protect us -- Americans. Now, we have an opportunity to give back to those who have given so much of themselves.

 

If you are a REALTOR® who deals in foreclosures; or, if you know of a Builder, Mortgage company, etc that has an available house -- Can you help?

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GAR
Why Buy Now Ad Campaign Has Begun!

 

The "Why Buy Now? Ask a REALTOR®" campaign is officially in motion with the launch of the Web site component live as of March 12:
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Million Dollar Club/Elite REALTOR® Society
NAMAR Recognizes Elite REALTOR Society Recipients
The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR) recognized their 2007 Elite REALTOR® Society Recipients at an awards ceremony held at the Fox Theatre on Friday evening, March 14th.More
 
Membership Information
NAMAR to Offer Credit Card Plan for Membership Dues
The Board of Directors has approved a credit card payment plan for those who would like to pay their 2008 dues in 4 credit card payments. The initial payment will be for State and National dues. The remaining three payments will be for the local dues and a $25 service fee.More
 
NAR
REALTORS and Congress Working Together
2008 Midyear Legislative Meetings - REALTORS® and Congress Working Together

REALTOR® Talking Points
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Membership Information
New Applicants
As per the NAMAR By-Laws (Article V, Section 3), all applications for membership must be presented before the NAMAR membership and invite a written comment. If one or more REALTOR® members object to the approval of the applicant, based upon a lack of qualifications as set forth in the By-Laws, they must submit their written and signed objection to NAMAR at least 10 days prior to the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting. The objecting member and applicant will meet before the Membership Committee.More
 
GAR
GAR Has Reached Settlement with State Ethics Commission
The Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) announced today that it has negotiated a settlement with the State Ethics Commission over a former GAR employee's failure to file timely campaign disclosure reports.More
 
Councils
The Next IRECGA Meeting
IRECGA meets at the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS every first Thursday of the Month.More
 
Membership Information
NAMAR's Nomination Committee Accepting Application for Leadership Positions

The Nominations Committee of NAMAR is accepting applications for nomination to leadership positions within the organization. If you are interested in serving, please complete the Nomination Form below. The Committee asks that the nomination form be returned no later than July 3rd to sreddy@namar.org

Nomination Form

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