HAR Management Central

At a recent meeting of HAR Management Central many area sales managers shared some of their ideas and insights into what can make the sales meeting meaningful and how to maintain attendance. The following information includes some of their thoughts.

TREC Adds Fingerprint Status to Website

You can now check the status of your fingerprinting requirements online at the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)'s web site.

Bill Neill named Vice Chair of MCentral Advisory Group

Introducing Bill Neill as the new Vice Chair of Management Central Advisory Group.

MCentral Goes Green for Annual Summer Event

Find out all the details on the Management Central annual summer event and learn about this year's "green" topic.

Texas Property Code and Rental Property Basics

Find out the basic requirements for rental properties and where you can find further resources on this topic.

HAR.com Takes on a Bold New Look

Overview of the key features of the new HAR.com.

NAR Supports HomeBuyer Tax Credit

May is the month of our NAR Mid-Year meetings and Congressional Hill Visits. Read about this important issue that we will be discussing with our elected officials.

Real Estate Lead Generation - How Do I Generate Real Estate Leads?

Lead generation is one of the hottest topics in the real estate industry, and with good reason. Leads are the first step in the business relationship. So without them, you have no business. Read about how to generate precious leads in this article recommended by a fellow Houston area manager.

Grab the 'Green' Real-Estate Boom

Real-estate moguls know there's good money in environment-friendly buildings. Here's how the little guy can play, too.

Timing of MLS Billing to Change

Several changes to the HAR MLS billing system will go into affect on June 1, 2008.

HAR.com Mapping with Microsoft Virtual Earth

With a few clicks, consumers can get aerial and bird's-eye views of listings and neighborhoods.

Recruiting in Today’s Market: Cut Back or Step Up Efforts?

The RISMEDIA Power Broker roundtable discusses facing the tough decisions regarding recruiting, training and retaining agents in the current softer market.

Fair Housing in the 2008 Real Estate Office

Does your office have a written Policy on the Interpretation and Implementation of the Fair Housing Act? Why a policy is so important from a fellow broker's perspective.

MyCart on HAR.com

Imagine, if you will, going to your favorite store, buying items, putting them in a shopping cart, and then going through each of the aisles adding and removing items as you please. HAR.com has taken this simple concept a step further by creating a new tool called "MyCart.”

Lease-Purchase Agreements Frequently Asked Question

Read the answer to this frequently asked question about lease purchase agreements from the TAR legal department and it may save you time next time the topic comes up in your office.

Summary of Recent MLS Rule Changes

Read about the recent changes to the MLS system.

Manager Tips: Summer Safety

School's out, pools are open and people across the country are looking for fun ways to cool down as summer temperatures heat up. As you head to the beach, to the pool, or to the mountains for a camping vacation, the American Red Cross encourages you and your family to keep safety in mind!

Recommended Reading: The Energy Bus

10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy.

Recommended Reading: Real You Incorporated

Real You Incorporated is a book about empowering women in business.

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