All WPMLS Users:
Please don’t forget to report any and all sales and rentals that took place during the second quarter, April 1 through June 30, 2009. We want the quarterly statistical report to be as accurate as possible, and YOU want to have the maximum number of comps available as well. Thank you.

Free Insurance Seminar
Free long-term care insurance seminar available on July 7. After the seminar contact WCBR Preferred Provider Newhouse Financial & Insurance Brokers for more information.

NAR has set up a webpage on short sales. REALTORS® who are new to short sales can learn the basics and watch webinars to increase their knowledge. The site includes information about NAR's advocacy efforts to improve the process, getting a short sale to closing, and informing buyers and sellers about the process. There is also information on the upcoming Obama Administration short sales program, which will be part of the Making Home Affordable Program. The Treasury Department is targeting the end of July for issuing guidance and uniform forms and for signing up servicers to participate in the new initiative.

NAR’s Short Sales Page

Jeff Lischer 202-383-1117, Tony Hutchinson 202-383-1120

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Dear Member:
NAR is pleased to offer you four new eProducts for FREE as part of the RIGHT TOOLS, RIGHT NOW initiative. Click here for details.

Check for ID
WPMLS has received a report that an individual is falsely using a member's MLS # and name to schedule showings with other agents. These recent incidents have been in the Bronx but could happen anywhere. Therefore we remind you always to request positive ID, and if you are going alone, always let someone know the who/where/when of your showing activities

Office Closed for Holiday
WPMLS/WCBR offices will be closed Friday July 3.

All Members:
Do you have questions about the energy-efficiency-labeling-of-buildings bill recently passed by the House of Representatives? It's not law yet, it has pros and cons for real estate, and NAR is actively engaged with it. Click here for a briefing packet.