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RealtorEdge
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November 2008
Vol. 11 No. 10
The mission of the Realtor
®
Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale is to secure the interests of its members and their ability to conduct a thriving business, to pro-
mote the highest standards of professional practice in the real estate community, and to support members in maximizing their individual potential for success.
Calendar ...................................... 2
Calendar of Events November
Commercial ................................. 4
Investment, Lease, Devepopment and
Joint Venture Analysis; Working with the
Commercial Lender; NAR Economist
Lawrence Yun Expect Commercial
Recovery Signs; Industrial Market Trends;
Learn to Invest in Real Estate; Advanced
Real Estate Investment & Development
Analysis
Cover ............................................ 1
The New R-World.com ­ Local Focus,
Global Reach; 2009 Committee Sign Up
Has Begun
Government ................................ 8
2008 Top Tier RAGFL RPAC Donors; NAR
Urges Passage of 4-Point Housing Stimulus
Plan; Protecting Families; Florida RPAC
Unveils New Website; RAGFL Unveils
International Website Section
International .............................. 10
Inaugural International Event Exceeds
`Global' Expectations;
MLS ............................................ 12
iMapp is What Sets You Apart; MLS
Statistics; iCheck Statistics
News and Notes ........2, 3, 9, 11, 12
Thank You for Renewing; Charitable
Foundation Announces Dental Assistance
Program; Realtor Family Member Finds
Fortune on TV; Your Competitive Edge;
Take Advantage of RAGFL's Online Classes;
Virtual Tours Get Creative; Doc Box
­ Unlimited Faxing for RAGFL Members;
Welcome Aboard New Affiliates; Realtor/
Lawyer Holiday Open House
President's Column .................... 3
Hot Topics in South Florida
Professional Development ......6, 7
NAR's Diversity Training Certification at
RAGFL; Real Estate Professional Assistant
Course; Economic and Market Analysis and
Benefits to the Consumer; Getting to Know
Your Instructors; REO (Real Estate Owned)
Certification Course; Have You Taken Your
Mandated Code of Ethics Training?
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November
2008
I S S U E
We are now accept-
ing requests for the
available RAGFL
Committees for
2009­­Professional
Development, In-
ternational, MLS,
RPAC­­to name a
few. Log on to
to
review the list of avail-
able committees and
a description of what
issues or projects each
committee focuses
on. Our Association
As the new
has become a hit, we
want to ensure you are aware
of the site's most valuable and
time-saving features. While the
website is geared to focus on
the issues most important to
our local, tri-county member-
ship, thanks to cutting-edge
features, our reach and value
extends globally.
Immobel ­
In our
international section, you can
find Immobel­­an international
marketing and property search
tool servicing over 350,000 real
estate professionals throughout the
USA and Europe. Immobel gives
members the ability to market
international properties. Participants
receive a free website which
translates listings into 13 languages
and also become part of Immobel's
international IDX!
Training Videos ­
Not sure
how to run iMapp or how to utilize
Transaction Desk Training, watch
one of our quick and easy training
videos. Located on the bottom of the
our increasing collection
of training videos offers members the
instruction needed when you can't
make it to an in-house course.
Latest News ­
By 9:00 a.m.
daily, we post between 4 -15 current
news stories. We scan local, state and
major national periodicals each day
so that you don't have to. From new
zoning proposals to updates
in national programs, we
bring the most relevant indus-
try-related news to you...
so you can present it to your
staff or clients.
MLS Statistics ­
A com-
ponent of the new website, the
all digital RealtorEdge allows
for more current informa-
tion. Beginning this month,
MLS statistics from the previ-
ous month are now available.
No more waiting two months
for statistics; recent statistics are now
available to all members.
Single Sign On ­
COMING
SOON! A highly-anticipated feature
on the horizon is single sign on. No
longer will you have to use different
passwords for different MLS tools.
Soon, with the click of one button,
you will be able to seamlessly connect
to all RAGFL services and programs.
Please e-mail any comments
or suggestions to Danielle at
The New R-World.com ­
Local Focus, Global Reach
needs talented and dedicated people
to participate. Volunteer to serve and
make a difference! Most committees
entail a commitment of one year
unless otherwise noted. The deadline
to submit your requests is Friday,
December 5th. You can make a dif-
ference­­
today!
2009 Committee Sign Up has Begun