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January 1, 2025
January 2025 President's Notes
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December 3, 2024
December 2024 President's Notes
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November 1, 2024
November 2024 President's Notes
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October 1, 2024
October 2024 President's Notes
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September 4, 2024
September 2024 President's Notes
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August 1, 2024
August 2024 President's Notes
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July 1, 2024
July 2024 President's Notes
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June 4, 2024
June 2024 President's Notes
A word from your 2024 President, Chris Wood
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May 1, 2024
May 2024 President's Notes
A word from your 2024 President, Chris Wood
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April 1, 2024
April 2024 President's Notes
A word from your 2024 President, Chris Wood
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March 1, 2024
March 2024 President's Notes
A word from your 2024 President, Chris Wood
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February 1, 2024
February 2024 President's Notes
A word from your 2024 President, Chris Wood.
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January 1, 2024
January 2024 President's Notes
A word from your 2024 President, Chris Wood.
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December 1, 2023
December 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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November 1, 2023
November 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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October 3, 2023
October 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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September 1, 2023
September 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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August 1, 2023
August 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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July 1, 2023
July 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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June 1, 2023
June 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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May 2, 2023
May 2023 President's Notes
Don't forget to register for REALTORFest!
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April 3, 2023
April 2023 President's Notes
Celebrate Fair Housing Month with us and save the date for REALTORFest!
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March 1, 2023
March 2023 President's Notes
A word from your 2023 President, Keith Kelley.
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February 23, 2023
February 2023 President's Notes
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and get registered for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol, and more!
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December 17, 2021
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
Committee Applications are OPEN, Upcoming 2022 Events and Education, Member Spotlight, and more!
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December 3, 2021
BAR Committee Applications are OPEN
BAR Committee Applications for 2022 are OPEN. Are you interested in Advocacy, Collaboration, Education, or anything in between? Choose from over 30 workgroups and task forces!
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November 29, 2021
BAR Events and Education
RESCHEDULED Affiliate Trade Show, Holiday Happy Hour, Code of Ethics, and more
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November 3, 2021
"The Book"
Information Deemed Reliable and Guaranteed presented by The Greater Alabama MLS
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October 22, 2021
2022 BAR & MLS Election Results
Congratulations to all of our BAR & MLS Election winners! We are so excited to have you as volunteer leaders in the organizations. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the real estate industry.
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October 19, 2021
November 2021 President's Notes
There are lots of exciting events happening at BAR! Click the links below for more details, and visit the BAR Calendar for a full list of everything coming up this fall and winter.
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October 14, 2021
BAR & MLS Election Slate
BAR and MLS Volunteer Leaders champion real estate, support community building, and understand the value of real estate professionalism. Take part in selecting your future volunteer leadership!
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September 17, 2021
September 2021 President's Notes
Support BAR's AAR Election candidates, sign up your team for the BAR Golf Tournament, let us know you're attending the Affiliate Trade Show, don't miss out on upcoming classes, and support your community during REALTORS® are Good Neighbors Volunteer Days.
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August 13, 2021
2021 Birmingham Election Endorsements
The Birmingham Association of REALTORS® has endorsed candidates for the Birmingham Municipal Election on August 24. The list includes candidates for Mayor of Birmingham, City Council, and the Board of Education. The candidates endorsed exhibit a commitment to homeownership, private property rights, fair and attainable housing, and a strong economy.
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June 6, 2021
National Real Estate Ethics Day
Join us "Live in-person" at BAR for a fun-filled afternoon. This class will be a live National telecast via Zoom and is eligible for 3 CE hours. By choosing this CoE class, you can make a difference and save money (standard CoE classes are $25). You won't regret being part of this amazing class!
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May 25, 2021
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
REALTOR® Fest and the 2020 BAR Awards Recap, National Real Estate Ethics Day, ConEXtions, "The Listing" a Three-Part Series: 03. Leveraging the Listing for New Business, Flag Day, Seller Representative Specialist Zoom Class
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May 13, 2021
REALTOR® Fest and the 2020 BAR Awards - Nominees
Check out the winners for the REALTOR® of the Year, Broker of the Year, Sales Associate of the Year, Rising Star, Rookie of the Year, Tom Rast President's Cup!
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May 3, 2021
REALTOR® Fest and the 2020 BAR Awards
Join your fellow REALTORS® on Wednesday, May 19, from 4:00PM - 6:30PM, at Back Forty Beer Company. Food and drink is provided with your FREE registration. There will be games, a live DJ, prizes, and more. Bring a REALTOR® friend with you and let's celebrate!
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April 28, 2021
Market Report
Industry News, Industry Reports, Market Stats, Market Resources
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April 21, 2021
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
Shred-It Day, Vaccination Clinic, REALTOR® Fest, "The Listing" a Three-Part Series: 02. Marketing The Listing, Fair Housing Summit
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March 25, 2021
Market Statistics
Industry News, Industry Reports, Market Stats, Market Resources
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March 19, 2021
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
Register for the Economic Summit, Nominate Fellow Agents for the BAR Awards, Market statistics, NAR Committee Applications, We are Open!
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March 12, 2021
YPN: Tips & Resources for Your Business
"The Listing" a Three-Part series: 01. Listing Sources and the Presentation, 2021 Economic Summit, YPN Group pages, Business tools
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March 21, 2021
Broker Beat: Resources & Support for Your Business
We're Open, Broker Economic Summit Sponsorships, Tools, 2020 BAR Award Nominations, Shred-It Day, NAR Committee Applications
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March 2, 2021
Affiliates
A message from our new CEO, Available opportunities, Why you should sponsor, How you sign-up to sponsor
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March 2, 2021
Market Report
Data for Central Alabama (3 Years, Live Links to Reports By County, January 2021 ShowingTime Report)
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February 21, 2021
Events and Education
App and Portal Training, Member Benefits, RPAC Mixer, "The Listing" a Three-Part Series, 2020 BAR Award Nominations, 2021 Economic Summit
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February 14, 2021
BAR Awards
2020 BAR Awards – Nominations are open! Who will you nominate? NOMINATIONS OPEN: Sunday, February 14 at 12:01 AM and NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday, April 14, at 11:59 PM Awards will be presented on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at REALTOR® Fest.
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February 9, 2021
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
We Love REALTORS® DAY, Bylaws Vote, 2020 BAR Awards Applications, Jefferson County Home Relief Fund, 2021 Economic Summit
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February 4, 2021
Broker Beat: Resources & Support for Your Business
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Brokerage Management, 2020 BAR Awards Applications, BAR Membership Meeting and Bylaws Vote + Meet the CEO!, The Pathway to Home Ownership: A Brown Bag Series (02.02.21), 2021 Economic Summit
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February 2, 2021
2021 Economic Summit
Event details, key experts, inspirational speakers, and more!
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January 27, 2021
YPN Newsletter
The Loan Process and the REALTOR's Role, Leads & Prospecting Recap, YPN RPAC Pledge Challenge, YPN Resources
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January 23, 2021
Market Statistics
The Big Myth – Homes Sell for a Fixed Price, Industry Reports, Year-End Data for Central Alabama (3 Years, Live Links to Reports By County, December 2020 ShowingTime Report
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January 13, 2021
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
Happenings at BAR, MLK Day Celebration, Be Cyber Smart, Leads & Prospecting, Message from our 2021 BAR President, 2021 Economic Summit
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January 8, 2021
Broker Beat: Resources & Support for Your Business
2021 Economic Summit, Tools to Share with Your Agents, Advice for Brokerage Leaders, Monthly Training by NAR, Being a Broker, Broker Management
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December 22, 2020
Introducing... Our New CEO, Amanda Creel
We are pleased to announce that Amanda Creel, CAE, RCE, will join our team as CEO. Amanda is slated to start in her new role on January 19, 2021.
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December 16, 2020
Market Statistics
The Great Migration of 2020. Central Alabama Residential Market Report. Live Links to Reports By County. November 2020 ShowingTime Report. Quick Market Stats.
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December 10, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
Code of Ethics and CE Due December 31. Is Your Profile Out of Date? We're Working Remotely. Be Cyber Smart. Wake-Up YPN.
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December 3, 2020
Broker Beat: Resources & Support for Your Business
Be Cyber Smart. Bringing the Best Real Estate Perspectives. Breaking Down the Changes to the Code. Slideshow Resource. 2020 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. MLS Market Reports with Live Links to Reports for Each County.
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November 19, 2020
Market Statistics
The Alabama Exchange – Where the Collaboration Begins. Key to Success: The New Era of Brokerage. Central Alabama Residential Market Report. Live Links to Reports By County.
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November 10, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
REALTOR® Day. CE and CoE Due December 31. NAR Appointments. Home for the Holidays – A Call for Volunteers. Government Affairs Showcase. Do You Have a Veteran in Your Office? Congratulations to our CCIM members.
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November 5, 2020
Broker Beat: Resources & Support for Your Business
Broker Breakfast – Two Broker Essentials. Sharable Links. MLS Market Reports with Live Links to Reports for Each County. Real Estate Brokerage Essentials®. Weekly Housing Market Monitor. Broker Management Resources. Announcements & Events.
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October 23, 2020
Market Statistics
Central Alabama Residential Market Report. Google World For Real Estate. Live Links to Reports By County. September 2020 ShowingTime Report. Brokerage Benchmarking: Interesting Productivity Figures.
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October 15, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
It's Time to Volunteer – Get Involved in Your Association. Check Your Code of Ethics Status Now! Your CE Options. AAR Annual Meeting. Election Results.
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October 8, 2020
Broker Beat: Resources & Support for Your Business
October REAL Trends Newsletter. MLS Market Reports with Live Links to Reports for Each County. Join a Committee at BAR. Upcoming Broker Breakfast. Do You Have a Veteran in Your Office?
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September 21, 2020
Events & Education
Awards & Election Program. 2021 AAR Elections. BAR Committee Applications for 2021. CE Options. Check Your Code of Ethics Status. Upcoming Classes.
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September 16, 2020
Marker Statistics
Central Alabama Residential Market Report. Live Links to Reports By County. Hottest Market in 15 Years.
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September 16, 2020
Affiliate
Awards & Election Program Sponsorship Opportunities. Sponsor the BAR Broker Webinar – A Virtual REALty. Education Sponsorships. Hottest Market in 15 Years. Industry Stats You Can Use! Central Alabama Residential Market Report.
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September 10, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
BAR & MLS Elections for 2021 Close Today at 11:59 PM. Need Portal Log In Info? Make It a Watch Party! 2021 Alabama REALTORS® Election - It's Vital to Vote! Support at Your Fingertips!
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September 4, 2020
Broker Beat
Hottest Housing Market in 15 Years. MLS Market Reports. Awards & Election Program. BAR & MLS Elections for 2021 are open. Is it the End for Buyer-Broker Agreements in Real Estate?
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September 1, 2020
Awards and Election Program
Join us VIRTUALLY, Thursday, September 24th, for the Awards & Election Program as we celebrate the 2019 BAR Award Winners and reveal the 2021 Election Results for BAR & GALMLS!
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August 26, 2020
BAR & MLS Elections
BAR & MLS Board of Directors Elections. Nominating Committee Endorsements. Running At-Large, Write-In Candidates. Voting Instructions. Register to Vote.
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August 22, 2020
2020 Mayoral Election
Each election cycle, the Birmingham Association of REALTORS® and RPAC make candidate endorsements. RPAC promotes pro-REALTOR® candidates in elections across the United States.
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August 20, 2020
BCRC Commercial Newsletter
Commercial CE Week August 26-28. Classes Offered. CRE Reports. Commercial Digest. Alabama Political Reporter. Commercial Market Insights.
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August 12, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
Take a Look at License Renewal and Continuing Education Options. Resources and Events. Office Space, Commission Rates, and Gross Margins. BAR Committee Applications for 2021. Fair Housing Virtual Summit.
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August 7, 2020
Broker Beat
Market Reports. REALTrends. MLS Monthly Market Sales Report. License Renewal and Continuing Education Dates & Options. Resources and Events.
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July 30, 2020
Global Business Summit 2020
The Central Alabama Global Alliance brings you this year's Global Summit through Zoom. Join Us on August 5, from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. With a Special Message from Secretary of HUD, Ben Carson.
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July 28, 2020
2020 RPAC Auction
Auction Items Include BAR & MLS Dues Package, a Reserved Parking Spot, TVs, Gift Cards, and more! Place Your Bid.
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July 22, 2020
2020 RPAC Auction
Auction runs through Thursday, July 30th, at 4:00PM CST.
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July 20, 2020
Events & Education
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July 15, 2020
2020 RPAC Auction
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July 13, 2020
BCRC Commercial Newsletter
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July 8, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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June 9, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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May 19, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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May 1, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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March 24, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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March 6, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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February 3, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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January 10, 2020
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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November 14, 2019
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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October 31, 2019
President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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President's Notes: Tools for Your Success
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