PROView - January 2009 - (Page 1) w ne ww.pi ealto llasr r.org Volume 9, Number 1 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. o Cond Page 4 r rt A Mas at the Hea After an extended period of a declining market there are now signs of a slow improvement among single family homes. Unfortunately, the same cannot exactly be said about the condo e tplac arke h: Watc Struggling M market. o ket t of a Let Do Your You Cu r M sto Pa ark mers ge e 10 ting! Janu ary 20 09 PRO Member Center 4590 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33762 Tel: (727) 347-7655 Fax: (727) 347-0779 PRO Tech Support Desk 344-PROS (7767) helpdesk@tampabayrealtor.com President / CEO Ann Guiberson, CAE 2009 Officers Chairman: Victor Adamo, CRB, CRS, GRI, Chairman-Elect: Heather Smith, GRI Secretary: Leon Sarkisian, CRB, CRS, GRI, Treasurer: Nannette Abney, CRB, GRI Past Chairman: Pat Ivers, CRB 2009 Directors Jan Bruzas, GRI, CRS Sue Flaig, CRB, CRS, GRI, LTG Brandi Gabbard Trace Meek John Rurkowski Tom Shelly Tammy Taylor Barb Wolfe, SRES Editor Mathias Bergendahl, CAE (727) 216-3034 Graphic Artist William Cote With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in the PROView, members of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this magazine provided such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the PROView, PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Advertisements may not be reproduced without permission from the advertiser. Articles in this publication express the opinion of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy; however, neither the advertiser, the editor, the publisher or the Association shall be responsible for errors and/or omissions contained herein. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the Association. Advertising products or services herein shall not be construed to be a promotion, approval or endorsement by PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Copyright© 2008. All Rights Reserved. A Wor d fro m Yo ur 20 09 Le adersh PROA ip • ctive • Ma lac rketp e Analy Home sis • Sales Condos are at the heart of a struggling marketplace. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening in that particular segment of the market through the eyes of local REALTORS® who specialize in serving condo buyers and sellers. Repo S rt • ML Upda te Page 4 Contents 2 Chairman’s Notes 4 Feature Story 8 PROActive 10 Marketing Learn from the Past and Embrace the Future A Market to Watch: Condos at the Heart of a Struggling Marketplace Florida Rolls Out New Health Insurance Plan Sign Up for a New Ratings Website and Let Your Customers Do Your Marketing November, 2008 12 Marketplace Analysis 13 Home Sales Report November, 2008 December, 2008 14 Marketplace Analysis 15 Home Sales Report 16 MLS Update December, 2008 The Value of MLS 17 Mind Your Manners 18 2009 REALTOR® Dues and Membership Benefits 19 Calendar of Events & Programs 22 2009 Leadership A Word from Your 2009 Leadership PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION January 2009 1
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.