The Pinellas Realtor® Organization would like to welcome all of our new Realtors® that joined us in April!  We are happy to have you as a part of our organization and wish you much success in your careers. Berit K. Cooper Belloise Realty Tropical Roger E. Popham Caldwell Realty Carmelo Velez Central Realty Inc Deborah E. Sweet Graff Century 21 Weinert Realty Laura E. Holt Centur...

From Florida Realtors®: The Republican National Convention will be held in Tampa from August 27-30, 2012. Due to a shortage of hotel rooms, there is an opportunity for REALTORS®, as well as their clients, to rent their own homes, investment properties, and any unoccupied rental properties to visiting delegates, families, media and others.  The hope is to market this opportunity outside of Flor...

Today you will begin to see the launch of the “Yes on Amendment 4″ campaign by a group called Florida Taxpayers First.  Amendment 4 will lower property taxes for new homebuyers by providing an additional homestead exemption, give the Legislature the authority to prevent property taxes from increasing while a home’s value is decreasing, and lower potential assessment increases on...

Realtors and their clients are invited to a special seminar on wind mitigation called “Save Money on Your Home Insurance | Make Mitigation Happen!” You will learn how to save money on home insurance and how to preserve your home and it’s contents when disaster strikes. You’ll also hear about how the type of roof, windows, and doors you have can be improved and translated in...

Real estate agents earned a place on U.S. News and World Report’s recent compilation of the best business jobs, alongside such other professions as human resources specialists and meeting, convention, and event planners. In addition to putting the customer first and other tips, insiders say that staying on top of business trends is critical for success. Often, according to Destin Real Estate...

For the month of March the single family market continues to be the strength of the market.  While single family sales are down 3.1% from March 2011 to March 2012, sales are up almost 32% year to date, and the median sales price is up nearly $12,000 year to date.  There was 21% increase in year over year sales in the condo market and as well as a 54% increase in month over month sales.  However...

Pinellas County Schools is inviting all Pinellas County Realtors to an Open House. Realtors will gain valuable knowledge to help their clients:  School Registration for Families Zoned School Locations Magnet and Career Academies – How to Apply, Which programs still have openings Student Registration System (SRS) And More!!!  Date – Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Time – 9 a.m.-noon  Location...

On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, The House Financial Services Committee passed HR 2446, The RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act by a voice vote. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Lacy Clay (D-MO) would clarify that home warranties are not a settlement service under RESPA. For nearly two decades HUD allowed real estate professionals to be compensated on a per transaction b...

We’ve been hard at work scheduling seminars and CE courses that will be of value to you! Check out some of our latest offerings that we JUST put on the calendar: “Total Money Makeover” Learn how to beat debt, build wealth, find bargains, invest for your future, give like never before, and much more. WHEN: 13 sessions start on April 16 MORE: Click here “Successfully Selling ...

The Pinellas Realtor® Organization would like to welcome all of our new Realtors® that joined us in March!  We are happy to have you as a part of our organization and wish you much success in your careers. James  Rosenbluth Bay Vision Realty Inc Kinsey R. Brown Blackburn Investors Realty Mary E. Sullivan Celtic Realty Diane V. Chase Century 21 Weinert Realty Sandra D. Jaymes Ce...