Supra has informed us of this issue: A small percentage of keyholders have reported that eKEY is incompatible with version 7.1 of BlackBerry’s operating system.  We are working to correct this issue and will release an eKEY upgrade as soon as we are able. Until that time, we recommend that eKEY customers do not upgrade their BlackBerry to version 7.1.  In addition, we recommend that eKEY cust...

Member Kathy Erickson would like to announce that former PRO member Rose Coratella (Century 21 East Lake Realty) passed away under Hospice care on January 11th and a memorial service will be held January 25 at 7:30pm at St. Ignatius Church at 715 East Orange St. in Tarpon Springs. ...

The same story keeps repeating itself in the local real estate market.  Listings are down for both the condo and single family market.  There does appear to be more strength in the single family market versus the condo market.  For all of 2011 the median sales price for condo’s dropped by $13,000 even while listings have been at five year lows and sales have increased by 7.4% from December 20...

Here are 5 reasons why you should consider taking some classes and seminars that we’ve recently scheduled: 1. Be informed about the future of the real estate industry and the economy as a whole. TAKE: A Real Estate and Economic Outlook for 2012 with Dr. Ted C. Jones, PhD. Click here for details. 2. According to NAR estimates, more than 10 million BPOs will be ordered in 2012.  Enhance your...

You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure after this year. Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home? Uncle Sam is still giving homeowners until Dec. 31, 2012, to go through a short sale or foreclosure without tax consequences – as long as the lender officially releases the debt. But on Jan. 1, 2013, the r...

Florida Realtors® established an Honor Society to recognize active members in their state association. The Honor Society also salutes members for participation at the local and national levels of the Realtor® organization; for activity in the National Association of Realtors’ Institutes, Societies and Councils; for designations earned, educational activities, and political involvement. The 201...

Click here for easy steps (with photos!) of how to register for a FREE MLS class. ...

From the Tampa Bay Times By Craig Pittman and Caryn Baird, Times Staff WritersTampa Bay Times Posted: Dec 29, 2011 04:49 PM Six hours. Not a minute less. Six long, sweaty, summertime hours to drive a car from St. Petersburg to Tampa in the early 1900s. The roads in Tampa weren’t the problem. They were paved — with bricks, but still paved. The newfangled automobiles could navigate those ju...

The Pinellas Realtor® Organization would like to welcome all of our new members for the months of November and December!  We are happy to have you as a part of our organization and wish you much success in your careers. Melissa R Pegues Affordable Realty & Prop Mgmt Shawn J. Murphy Area Pro Realty Ronald W. Ball Jr Brightwater Realty Sophie I. Schuh Century 21 Beggins David E....

Ever since Facebook went mainstream, there has been debate among real estate professionals about how to effectively – and tastefully – use the platform for prospecting and marketing listings. Some practitioners post a link to every new listing and alert all friends whenever they have a closing; it’s a way to show they’re productive and get the word out about homes on the ma...