REALTOR.org Essentials: Home Buyer Tax Credit

Get the 2009 Home Buyer Tax Credit Basics - Now!
Get buyers off the fence by educating them about the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, including which purchasers and properties qualify, and for how much. Find out exactly what you need to know to avoid a missed opportunity for you and your clients.

President's Podcast Video: Foreclosure Prevention and Response Training
Today's market requires REALTORS® to develop action plans addressing foreclosure challenges. In this new video, NAR President Charles McMillan and Immediate Past President Dick Gaylord encourage members to take advantage of free, online foreclosure prevention information and training through NAR's Foreclosure Prevention and Response program, which also offers state and local association grants, educational resources, and more. 

What's Your Outlook?
Find out what NAR's experts are saying about the economy, the housing market, and other factors impacting your business and your life in NAR Research's new section, Economists' Outlook. Topics recently covered include jumbo loans, commercial mortgages, and "sticky" local property taxes.

Win $10,000 for Your Community
Do you know a Good Neighbor? Let us know by May 22! REALTOR® Magazine is seeking applicants for the 2009 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize REALTORS® who have made exceptional contributions through volunteer work. Five winners will be selected to receive $10,000 grants for their community project. For details, visit REALTOR® Magazine online.

Learn From the Masters on REALTOR® TV
Check out REALTOR® Magazine's Masters Series videos on REALTOR® TV, your source for videos focused on business tips, best practices, and more. The latest Masters Series video offers a "day in the life" look at foreclosure specialist Mary Berry's top-producing business.

Don't Miss the Right Tools at NAR's Midyear Conference
Get the Right Tools, Right Now at this year's Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo (May 11-16), which is free to all members. Gain valuable insight on the state of the economy at NAR's first-ever Real Estate Summit on Tuesday, May 12, featuring financial and real estate experts including FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. 

Your Chance to Capitalize on the Market
Stay tuned for the latest REALTORS® Land Institute webinar, “Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Capitalizing on the Current Market Conditions." Join the June 3 presentation to learn strategies for success in the land and commercial markets.

NAR Is Here To Help You — Right Now
While at the Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, be sure to stop by NAR’s Booth #1707 to get the REALTOR® Message on the information and resources you need. Learn about the Right Tools, Right Now initiative with hands-on help accessing the more than 300 NAR products and resources now free or at cost. For more information, visit REALTOR.org's Midyear Meetings page.

NAR Announces Limited Medical Health Insurance Program for Members
REALTORS® Core Health Insurance (RCHI) – NAR’s newest REALTOR Benefits® Program offering – offers affordable, guaranteed-acceptance limited medical health insurance to NAR members. This new program provides coverage for everyday health issues, as well as a prescription drug discount program.
Find out more online or call 1-877-CORE-PLAN (1-877-267-3752) for assistance. Limitations and exclusions may apply.

Attend the Midyear Session ‘Best Practices: A Critical Review of the Top Website Performers’
See the 10 top-performing online agent ads (as rated by thousands of home buyers and home sellers) at REALTOR.com® President Errol Samuelson’s special session during NAR's  Midyear Meetings in Washington, DC. The session will be held Thursday, May 14, from 2-3 p.m. Get the session details online.