Handy Rule Book on International Real Estate
Do you know when shaking hands with a prospective client might be a big mistake? Are you aware of when kitchen knives would be an inappropriate closing gift? Up to speed on which apps are best for communicating with overseas clients? The Little Purple Book: International Rules to Live By for REALTORS® is a new publication from the National Association of REALTORS® that offers tips from NAR members with global expertise. The booklet, for new and seasoned practitioners, offers advice on everything from finding international business in your community to marketing to international buyers and sellers. It also includes an array of cultural dos and don’ts. The cost for a package of five copies is $19.95 (or $9.95 for a digital download) from the REALTOR® Store at store.realtor/LPB.
Real Estate Best Practices Podcast
Subscribe to the NAR Center for REALTOR® Development’s monthly 60-minute podcasts on ways to improve your real estate skills, hosted by educator and REALTOR® Monica Neubauer. Topics vary from winning strategies for pricing and negotiations to understanding current trends, including the green movement and short-term rentals. Listen at crdpodcast.com or subscribe using your app store.
Open Enrollment for Medicare and Major Medical
If you are eligible for Medicare (or have Medicare-eligible family members), the Members' Medicare Exchange available through REALTORS® Insurance Place is an easy way to research and select from several Medicare supplemental insurance options at highly competitive prices. The national enrollment period for Medicare is open now until Dec. 7. The marketplace also offers qualified major medical health insurance plans that meet the mandates of the Affordable Care Act. Take advantage of NAR’s private Members Health Insurance Exchange to get quotes and enroll in plans from top-rated carriers. The federal open--enrollment period for major medical runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. Access coverage options and learn more at realtorsinsuranceplace.com.
The All-New Alfa Romeo Giulia Added to REALTOR Benefits® Program Lineup
Update: FCA US LLC is no longer available through the REALTOR Benefits® Program. For questions, please call NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Help Line at 800-627-5233.
Get a $500 cash allowance now on the purchase or lease of an all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia through FCA US LLC, the official automobile manufacturer of NAR. For more details on this exclusive deal available to REALTORS®, association staff, and family members.