The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business In This Week’s “The EDGE” Technical Troubles at TREC REALTOR ® Lobby Day – April 14 th ! Houston Market Movements Last Call for Leaders! “The Edge” is a weekly tool for managers to use to inform their agents and stay current an up-to-date about important real estate industry issues. Brought to you by the HAR Communications Department.

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) lost all online services over the weekend due to a technical failure. This includes the TREC website and services. TREC is working with its vendor to restore all online services as soon as possible. TREC officials are hopeful that online services will be fully restored by midday on Tuesday, March 17. For any questions besides updates on service restoration efforts, please call Please remember that TREC staff cannot access online data, so assistance may be limited. TREC apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding. Technical Troubles at TREC

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business REALTOR ® Lobby Day – APRIL 14 th ! Don’t miss this one of a kind opportunity to meet REALTORS ® from across the state and to see your elected officials face to face!!! 6 bus locations throughout the Houston Area $15 at sign-up buys your lunch the day of the event $110 TREPAC pledge can be paid throughout the year until September 15 th What happens on the bus, stays on the bus!!! If you have more questions, please contact HAR Director of TREPAC Karen Driscoll at or ext

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Many residential real estate markets across the country and locally are in a fairly stable state of balance, causing most stories about housing to be conservative in nature with not much change to report. As the weather continues to warm up across the country, more sales are expected. In the Houston region, for the week ending March 8: New Listings increased 2.1% to 2,333 Pending Sales increased 22.0% to 1,949 Closed Sales decreased 8.0% to 1,133 Houston Market Movements

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business 2015 Texas REALTORS ® Leadership Program (TRLP) Application Deadline is This Friday, March 20! Your deadline to apply for participation in HAR’s acclaimed eight-month leadership program is this Friday, March 20. Each session equips REALTOR ® members with the tools necessary to grow both personally and professionally. Topics Include: Business Planning ∙ Time Management & Life Balance ∙ Spokesperson Training ∙ Leading Across Differences ∙ Understanding Your Leadership Style ∙ Conflict Resolution/Risk Management & Future Planning ∙ Team Building (Overnight Retreat) ∙ Law, Legislature & Leadership (Austin bus trip) Applications for the 2015 TRLP are available at below the video player. You may also contact Rita Blevins at (713) ext. 263 or via at to request an Last Call for Leaders!