REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY BROKER FAX

REALTOR® of the Year
Congratulations to Kevin White, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., for being selected as the CAR 2007 REALTOR® of the Year! Kevin was presented the award by the CAR Board of Directors at their meeting on August 8.

GRI 300 Series
The GRI 300 series has been scheduled for September/October...

• Thursday, September 20
• Friday, September 21
• Thursday, September 27
• Friday, September 28
• Thursday, October 4

...and will be held at the association office.

Come one, come all to "Learn More, Earn More!" According to the 2005 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile survey, REALTORS® with a designation earned a median income of $82,900 while members without a designation had a median income of $40,900. Please refer to the Web site for specific dates and times, as well as to register.

Task Force Now Forming
Are you interested in Smart Growth, Diversity or Affordable Housing? CAR Government Affairs Director Joan Strang is looking for volunteers to serve on a task force to put together a program for the community on one of these issues. The National Association of REALTORS® is offering a grant program that can assist associations with this effort. If you are interested in serving on this task force and taking a leadership role in your community, please contact Joan Strang at joan.strang@longandfoster.com or at 410-845-0132.

YOUNG GUNS WANTED!
Yes, it’s time for the 2nd annual Young Guns feature in Currents. Know a young agent who’s a real go-getter? Can you see him/her becoming the next big name in real estate? LET US KNOW. Currents is looking for the top up-and-coming REALTORS® to profile in its fall issue. Please send nominations NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 10 to editor@coastalrealtors.org.

Free ARIS Classes
ARIS classes have been scheduled through December. There will no longer be a charge for these classes. Please refer to the Web site for registration and further details.

Brokers: Why Agents Ask For Higher Splits
Why do agents ask for a higher split? Let’s start with your interview. Full story >>

Which States Have the Highest Closing Costs?
As a general rule, the states with the highest populations tend to also have the highest mortgage-related fees, with New York and Texas in first and second place both in closing costs and population. Full story >>

MAR Annual Conference & Tradeshow
September 10-12 in Ocean City. Register now for education classes & Fun Day Events. This year, online conference registration allows you to: Make any class changes online, purchase additional tickets, and receive an improved Registration Confirmation. COST: 3-day Registration—$225 now through August  15; $50 discount for Rookie REALTORS®. Once you have successfully entered your NRDS#, please review your contact information, and scroll down to “REGISTRATION TYPE” to choose the registration type that applies to you. Then continue registering. Register now!

NAR Annual Conference & Expo
There are NO LIMITS to what you can gain at the 2007 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 13-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With hundreds of programs, networking opportunities, cutting edge technology, and more, you can customize your Conference & Expo experience to your needs and interests. Grow professionally and personally while gaining inspiration to be your very best. Special guests:

• James Taylor
• Lou Holtz
• Bill Cosby
• Doris Kearns

It’s the 2007 Conference & Expo, and what happens here, helps you everywhere! Click here to register now! Early bird discount deadline: Wednesday, August 15.