Links in a New Tab or Window

Should you allow links to open in a new tab or window on your blog post? I’m sure they’ll be some that will say yes but when you do allow that to happen, you end up breaking the back button function and force the user to open a new window or tab on their computer.  Often times people have multiple windows open and can at times forget where they were thus not finding their way back to your original site/post. Not checking that box allows the user to browse a site the way they want and not the way you want them to and that “back” button works real well.

Please also watch my previous tutorial on How to Create a click-able e-mail link.

A video tutorial

Any questions or suggestions please send me a message.
Monika McGillicuddy

603-548-7728

Creating a click-able e-mail link A How To Video by Monika McGillicuddy

Register Now: GRI 104 is Coming Soon!

There are still openings available for the third Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) session of 2008 — GRI 104 — scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 3-4, at the Holiday Inn in Concord.

GRI is a REALTOR® designation given to those who have completed 96 hours of NAR-accredited coursework in seven educational modules within a five-year period. The designation helps increase income potential, develop self-confidence, sharpen real estate skills and build a strong referral network with classmates. Ultimately, it is a designation that helps bring REALTORS® to a level where they are recognized as leaders in the industry.

The subjects of GRI 104 include How to Meet, Greet and Connect; Secrets to Top Producers; Serving the Generations; and Sales and Marketing Training, and it is the third of the seven modules to be presented this year. The sessions will be taught by seasoned instructors Jim Pugliese ABR, CRB, GRI, SRES, CSP, Monika McGillicuddy GRI, SRES and Dave Millett.

To learn more about GRI and the 2008 schedule, click here. To register, click here or call the NHAR office at 225-5549.

NOTE: For future GRI classes, discounted Holiday Inn rates are available to those who reserve a room at least three weeks in advance. Call 603-224-9534.

3 Hour Continuing Education Credit (elective) # E1000

Understanding the impact of the changing real estate market and the
changing consumer is crucial to an agent’s successful ability
to represent the needs of their clients and customers.

Contact: Monika McGillicuddy (603) 548-7685 Date: Dec 10

Windham NH

It was a 6 hour training session geared to those REALTORS who serve on the Grievance and the Professional Standards committee and board of directors. It is required training so most of the attendees “had” to be there. A forced group of participants is always a challenge. My goal was to make them want to be there and do it quickly. I think I succeed!

The morning included an interactive cycle two Quadrennial Ethics class and the afternoon focused on the enforcement process. The time flew by and the verbal feedback was all excellent. I had people tell me that they didn’t expect to enjoy the class…thought it would the same ole same ole and how surprised they were that it was so good and that they learned so much.

When they take the time to wait in line simply to say thank you at the end of the program…you know you reached them.

It ended up being a great day and to top it off they asked me to come back in February to do it again.

Monika McGillicuddy,REALTOR

Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County

Monika McGillicuddy Real Estate Training

http://monikamcgillicuddy.com/wordpress/

Prudential Verani Realty

Hampstead NH Real Estate

603-548-7728

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QuickStart: Last Chance for 2007

The final 2007 session of QuickStart is scheduled for Oct. 23-24 and Nov. 1-2 at the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® office in Concord. Sign up now to reserve your space, as the program will not be offered again until March 2008.

QuickStart is the dynamic, intense four-day training program geared toward the less-experienced REALTOR®, and provides credit toward students’ Graduate REALTOR® Institute designation. For detailed information on the program and a schedule, click here. To register, click here.

Why should you sign up for QuickStart? Because according to former students, it is a program that should not be missed.

“This is an excellent course. All REALTORS® should take advantage of this educational experience.” -Gerry O’Connell

“This was great! I’ve been a REALTOR® since 2002 and wish I had been encouraged to take this course sooner. This should be a ‘must’ for all agents.” -Christine Schlude

“Every agent should take this semina. Professionally presented with applicable, useful information that can make this agent successful!” -Karen Peri-Goldman

So sign up now. For more information, call NHAR at 225-5549.

FAQ on the NEW Agency / Non-Agency Disclosure Form

As many of you know, recently the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission made changes to their Rules and Regulations. These rules went into affect on May 1 2007.

Are you using the new form? Do you understand how to use the new form?

They updated the 1. Listing agreements, you click here to see the changes>>>Listing agreement changes

2. Buyer Agency agreements>>>Buyer Agency Contract

3. Dual Agency Consent agreement>>>Dual Agency

The changes are an attempt to bring the Rules in line with the Law and the way we practice Agency in New Hampshire.

The commission also required that we ALL use only ONE agency disclosure form. One that the commission created and has approved.

That means…We no longer can use the disclosure form that we have been using for YEARS … WE now have a NEW form one that every licensee has to use.

Many agents have had questions about this new form…so many questions that it became apparent that we needed some answers…and we needed some consistent answers.

NHAR…The NH Association of REALTORS with the APPROVAL of the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission has just come out with a FAQ on the Agency / Non-Agency Disclosure.

This is great news as it will assure that we’re all on the same page regarding the new disclosure form and how to use it.

Reprinted below is the guide for your use. It will be posted on the NHAR website so that you can download it.

1. Who must use the NH Real Estate Commission’s new Agency and Non-Agency Disclosure Form?

All licensees – whether residential or commercial. It is a mandatory form replacing the commission’s prior version as well as other versions prepared by many companies.

2. Who must receive the agency disclosure?

All buyer prospects and seller prospects as well as prospective tenants and landlords.
3. When must the agency disclosure be presented?

At first business meeting, prior to any discussion of confidential information. The business meeting does not have to be a face-to-face meeting. If you are engaging in substantive discussions about buying or selling real estate over the phone or via email, especially if you begin to discuss any specific properties, these actions would qualify as the first business meeting. We recommend that if the first business meeting is not face-to-face that you advise the consumer of the agency disclosure form, advise them who you currently represent, if anyone, and then complete the form and either fax or email them the form either during or immediately after your electronic meeting.

4. Is a showing a business meeting?

Yes.

5. What should be entered in the blank at the bottom of the form: “Currently, the licensee represents _____________”?

The commission wanted to leave a place on the form so that a listing agent could disclose their status to a buyer consumer or a buyer agent could disclose their status to a FSBO. If you are having merely general introductory discussions and do not represent anyone yet, you fill in “no party”, “no one”, “nobody” or words to that effect in that space.

6. Can you provide examples illustrating the use of the form in various scenarios?

(a) Listing agent meeting a buyer prospect at her listing:

Present disclosure to buyer prior to showing – on form enter: “Currently, the licensee represents seller.”

(b) Agent meeting a seller at their home for the purpose of gathering information for a CMA:

Present disclosure to seller – on form enter: “Currently, the licensee represents no one.”

(c) Agent meeting a buyer at their office for the first time to discuss homebuying:

Present disclosure to buyer – on form enter: “Currently, the licensee represents no one.”

(d) Agent meeting a buyer at their office to show them three homes – one listing is their company’s (ex. ABC Realty), two others are other company’s listings:

Present disclosure to buyer – on form enter: “Currently, the licensee represents sellers of ABC Realty’s listings and no party when showing other companys’ listings.”

(e) Buyer agent showing a FSBO listing to their buyer client:

Present disclosure to FSBO seller – on form enter: “Currently, the licensee represents buyer.”

7. Once I’ve provided this disclosure to a consumer do I need to provide them another one when they decide to hire me?

No. The listing agreement or the buyer agency agreement explains the change in the relationship. The intent of the new form is to eliminate the need for repeated execution of the same disclosure form when circumstances change.

8. Does the listing agent need to present the agency disclosure form to a buyer working with another agent on accompanied showings?

No. In that case, it is the buyer’s agent’s obligation to provide the disclosure form

9. Do I have to provide the agency disclosure form to buyers who attend my open houses?

It is not required as long as you disclose your relationship with the seller by sign, poster, pamphlet or other conspicuous means. You may want to provide copies of the disclosure form at the open house for informational purposes.

10. What if the consumer will not sign the disclosure form?

Note that fact on a copy of the disclosure form and retain the copy for three years.

Hope this helps clarify some of the questions many of us have had about the new form. The answers have all been approved by the NH Real Estate Commission.

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