PROView - February 2009 - (Page 1) Bro ke An rage Na Inno Desig me va to n: Pa d Rog r ge 20 er uary Febr ealto llasr r.org 2009 www. pine Volume 9, Number 2 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. After a three-year legal process, the Department of Justice and NAR announced on May 27, 2008 that an agreement regarding NAR’s policies governing virtual office websites (VOW) had been reached. A revised VOW policy was developed with new rules and regulations. But what exactly is a Virtual Office Website? What does the final agreement really entail? Most importantly, how will it impact your business? n of ensio date S Up Dim • ML port tes New : les Re ebsi ng a onships me Sa ri • Ho ice W Ente Relati alysis al Off lace An rketp yber- ce of Virtu • Ma C ve OActi n E The 09 > sse 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. 08 fo r the Loca l Hous ing Ma rket • PR Page 4 Contents 2 Chairman’s Notes 09 > 08 For the Local Housing Market 4 Feature Story Entering a New Dimension of Cyber-Relationships: The Essence of Virtual Office Websites 8 PROActive The First 100 Days and Their Impact on Realtors® Good News, Bad News 12 Marketplace Analysis 13 Home Sales Report 14 MLS Update Marketing, Marketing, Marketing 15 Mind Your Manners 17 Calendar of Events & Programs 18 Brokerage Design: An Innovator Named Roger 20 Marketing: New to Social Media Marketing and Feeling a bit Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone. PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION February 2009 1
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