WANT TO MORE THAN DOUBLE YOUR TRANSACTIONS IN A YEAR? You now have the chance.  Seriously.  Attendees are Guaranteed to Learn.
	The Coastal Association of REALTORS® and the Women's Council of REALTORS® are presenting DARRYL DAVIS, a nationally known real estate speaker to show us "How To Be Great In 2008." Click here to register — Don't miss this rare opportunity! "The Best Training You Will EVER Find in Real Estate." This seminar is coming to Ocean City next Friday, February 29, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Holiday Inn on 66th Street. COST: $50; unless you are a WCR member (only $25 for WCR members)
You WILL Learn: How To Create Buyer Urgency So You Can Write a Contract After Showing Only 5-7 Houses; 5 Techniques To Show Sellers How The Market Has Changed and Get Them To List At a Lower Price; How To Get and Stay Motivated About Your Real Estate Career; Learn The Top 10 Areas That Will Generate 100's of Qualified Leads Each and Every Year; Learn 6 Important Things You Need To Do To Get Your Listings Sold FAST In Today's Market; How To Promote Yourself To Get Sellers to Call You for a Listing Appointment Without Spending a Ton Of Money; The 4-Part ProcessTM to list 4 out of 5 Listing Appointments You Go On! Register HERE >> and share the Flyer with others in your office. FREE Workbook and other Gifts for Every Attendee!

Effective March 1, 2008

Due to IDX Rules and Regulations changes to enhance the security of the MLS data, new links have been developed for use by individual agent websites. NEW LINKS have been developed and old links will not work after MARCH 15, 2008.

• If your website links to the customer side of DPOL, your links must be updated. Please check your site for compliance. Correct links are available on the agent side of DPOL using the Service Tab. Click the link for IDX Frameable Search Solutions.
• Any questions or problems should be directed to ARIS by calling 410-641-3253 or by e-mailing aris@arismls.com.

Also effective March 1, 2008 and to enhance the security of our MLS system, CAR will be changing DPOL access to a single sign on ability.

• You will only be able to sign on and use your password at ONE computer at a time.
• Administrative personnel will need their own user id and password. Contact CAR for additional access.

Please join us for the Awards of Excellence Cocktail Reception scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Sands Atrium Room. Registration details coming soon.

Any agent licensed with a CAR member broker must either join the Association or the broker will be assessed dues for that licensee.

The CAR Rookie Society is offering a Mortgage Roundtable to all Rookie REALTORS^® on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Association Office. Lunch will be served. This is for Agents who have joined within the past 4 years.

Free, but registration required >>

We would like to extend a warm REALTOR^® welcome to Teresa Fields as the new Executive Officer of the Coastal Association of REALTORS^®. E-mail, directions to our office, and all other staff contact information is always available at our website under "About CAR".

THANK YOU!
Beach Blanket Blood Drive Huge Success

Thanks to our many blood donors, our volunteers and the Community Service Committee the annual Beach Blanket Blood Drive was successful. Thanks for taking time to help others, and save lives!

Click Here to view photos from the event >>

Any non-paid board dues are past due and have been assessed a $50.00 late fee as of January 2. As of February 1, non-renewed members also owe a $75.00 reinstatement fee as well since membership services, including ARIS, have been suspended. Call the office or renew online.

Due to security issues, the CAR office is no longer accepting cash payments. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We do accept Visa and MasterCard, as well as checks.

REALTORS^® will gather to address political issues and conduct NAR governance meetings on May 12-17, in Washington, D.C. REALTORS^® will take an active role in advancing the industry, the public policy agenda and NAR. Show our REALTOR^® strength and participate in these meetings!

Register Now >>