December 2005

Welcome to NSBAR's REALTOR eNews!

The holidays are upon us, and 2006 is closing in fast. The NSBAR staff wish each of you a safe and happy holiday season. We want to remind everyone that the new year is a chance for renewing your business strategy, and we invite each of you to participate in the 2006 Strategies for Success Convention and Expo! Learn more about how you can create strategies that will increase your income and get 2006 started right.

Save the date! December 14 will feature two can't-miss parties. The first is for New Leases on Life, a party that will benefit those misplaced by the hurricanes to the northern Chicago suburbs (click here for more information about this party). And join us that same night at Flatlanders in Lincolnshire for the Bah Humbug! holiday party! Click here to read more.

It's the Rule
This month, Terry takes a look at some changes for the Code of Ethics and sheds some light on the changes in Supra's rule enforcement.

Governmental Affairs
Recently there has been some discussion among neighboring north shore communities—specifically Glencoe and Riverwoods—to become a home rule unit. Read more...

Steve's Street
This month Steve gives us a run-down on some MLSNI tips, and even provides a link for some holiday shopping for tech guru's.

Education Update
NSBAR has done some updating to the CE schedule as of late, adding some Core Classes in Barrington for December 8 and 9. We've also added some great new elective courses on Radon and Construction Law in March. Plus - double check to see that the date your class was supposed to be hasn't changed as we had to switch a few items around. NSBAR has some great designation courses lined up, including CIPS and we just added another CRS in March!. Register TODAY for your classes to renew your brokers license. And salespersons, don't forget that you don't have to wait to take your CE either. Check out our list of classes.