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NC REALTORS Working to Dispel NAR Settlement Agreement Myths

By growthzone | April 16, 2024 | Comments Off on NC REALTORS Working to Dispel NAR Settlement Agreement Myths

  Did you miss last week’s GMM?  Well, you are in luck! NC REALTORS President Tony Harrington sent an invitation to all NC REALTORS today encouraging them to register for a webinar briefing on the NAR lawsuit settlement agreement and the impact on NC real estate professionals, just like the one held at OBAR’s April…

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2024 Karat OBAR Bowling Tournament Raises GOLD for Charity

By growthzone | April 3, 2024 | Comments Off on 2024 Karat OBAR Bowling Tournament Raises GOLD for Charity

The 2024 Charity Bowling Tournament, part of OBAR’s Surf, Turf, and Roll charity event series, was a huge success! Chaired by Property Management Director Carrie Bateman, the  “Gold, Glitz, and Glam” theme really made the event sparkle with thousands of dollars raised to benefit OBAR’s Scholarship and Disaster Relief Funds held with the Outer Banks…

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NAR DOES NOT SET COMMISSIONS – NAR RELEASE

By growthzone | March 20, 2024 | Comments Off on NAR DOES NOT SET COMMISSIONS – NAR RELEASE

NAR President Kevin Sears released information this evening to help REALTORS address questions and navigate discussions regarding recent NAR lawsuit settlement headlines. A set of FAQ’s have been developed that can be accessed on facts.realtor.  NAR will continue to update and reshare this document. You can find a fact sheet, settlement agreement, press release, and…

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MARCH MADNESS Bracket Deadline is Tomorrow – CASH PRIZES!

By growthzone | March 14, 2024 | Comments Off on MARCH MADNESS Bracket Deadline is Tomorrow – CASH PRIZES!

It’s not too late to participate in the 9th Annual OBAR March Madness Bracket Contest. Game On! The link below will take you to  the OBAR 2024 March Madness Contest. Login or register with CBSSports.com before Selection Sunday. You will then need to fill out your bracket after 7pm on 3/17 and before the First Round…

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Property Management Hot Topics – G&R

By growthzone | March 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Property Management Hot Topics – G&R

Property Management Director Carrie Bateman wants you to mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 12th at 9 am for an informative Property Management Hot Topics meeting – “Guns & not Roses …..RATS!” The meeting will be held in the upstairs training room at the OBAR office. Tess Judge with the Dare County Gun Safety Program,…

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REALTORFest Being Revamped for the Fall

By growthzone | March 7, 2024 | Comments Off on REALTORFest Being Revamped for the Fall

If you were wondering what happened to OBAR’s REALTORFest event originally scheduled for this month, we have some great news. The planning committee decided to postpone the event until the fall as they revamp the format to bring members a “don’t want to miss” networking and professional development opportunity. Tentative plans are to hold the…

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Attention High School Seniors: OBAR Scholarship Application Deadline is March 4th

By growthzone | February 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Attention High School Seniors: OBAR Scholarship Application Deadline is March 4th

Since 1993, OBAR has awarded over $277,000 in scholarships to 183 Currituck, Dare and Ocracoke high school seniors. Any high school senior can apply for the OBAR scholarship but time is running out. The deadline to apply is March 4th.

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Become an Accredited Buyer’s Representative – NAR Offering Course for FREE

By growthzone | February 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Become an Accredited Buyer’s Representative – NAR Offering Course for FREE

With ongoing litigation and class action lawsuits in the news, it is important now more than ever, to become an accredited buyer’s representative. NAR is now offering the coursework for FREE, a $295 savings for REALTORS. Sign up today!

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CE Registration NOW Open for GENUP and Elective on March 7th

By growthzone | February 22, 2024 | Comments Off on CE Registration NOW Open for GENUP and Elective on March 7th

Every REALTOR needs to sign up for the “Guide to Navigating the NC Vacation Rental Act Elective. If you manage or sell short-term rentals, what you don’t know could harm you and your clients.

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Info from NAR on Class Action Litigation Postcards Mailed to Consumers

By growthzone | February 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Info from NAR on Class Action Litigation Postcards Mailed to Consumers

Members have  been asking questions about a notice of a proposed settlement in certain antitrust commission cases that has been sent nationwide this month. While NAR is not a party to the settlement agreements mentioned in the notice, below is some factual information about what the notice means that you can use as guidance to answer…

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